No Power To TV

[Edward Buker]

Lee,

A man after my own heart... My next TV will be a 4K high definition TV. They have built in upscaling from standard HD broadcasting into the set. One issue that I have run across using my 722 receiver and Dish network is that the receivers are set up and default to lower line counts (resolution) like 480 or 720p. They do that in case the TV will not handle higher resolution formats and provide a picture. You need to go to the receiver menu and up the resolution to 1080 to get a high definition picture.

I have been surprised visiting friends and family and seen some of the sets running lower resolution formats and I have changed the settings for them. They have been watching les then HD and did not know how good it could be until I changed the picture format. Check your Dish receivers if you are using Dish network and verify that the picture format that you have selected is 1080. Hope this helps.

Later Ed

[Joel Ashley]

Stan, I'll look forward to your pix. 

Our factory 32" Sharp has the side speakers, and a newer TV without that means a 40" could go in the hole side to side.  But it's 19" top to bottom and even thin bezeled new 40 inchers are about 21" in that dimension, doggone it.  I'm just very reluctant to lose even 2" more of that great one-piece windshield view, so am hesitant to let BCS or anyone else (even Fred 😉 ) modify the cabinet case.  I may have to settle for another 32" and fill the sides with cherry or cherry-stained pine (yeah, it works, done it once already) myself.

My wife, Lee, still doesn't see the problem, but the Sharp is only 60 Hz and 720p, and needs a converter box so I juggle multiple remotes that somehow end up in different locales across the coach.  When someone's face on TV moves much, the diodes can't keep up, the image lags, and it's like watching people in a fishbowl at low resolution. 

We looked at 40" Samsungs and Visios at Fred Meyer the other day.  They were both Smart TV's, were similarly priced and were 1080p, but the Visio had 120 where the Samsung was 60 Hz, which I didn't expect in any 40" or up TV these days.  With my F.M. Retiree discount, the sale price, plus a senior's day discount, I could have had either for around $280.  My ongoing research keeps me wanting a 55-60" 4K HDR (high dynamic range) Sony for home, but not being full-timers we can't see putting a thousand or more into this application when a 1080p, 120Hz Samsung, Visio, or LG will do just fine. 

Now, about finding a 32" with more than 720p and 60Hz...   

Joel

[Lee Welbanks]

Joel,

The PT had a first gen Aquos with the side speakers, what a pita to try and get to work never could get it correct so out it went I went with a LG as they are a little bit shorter than the others. There is a 3"-4" wood top piece that has the center speaker and it covers the controller for the lift system. If I want to go larger I will move the controller into the front overhead space and mount the center speaker in the ceiling just above the TV. I probably won't do it as the LG is large enough and is smart HD.

[Teresa Owen]

Thanks everyone for the pictures of Fred's work and TV suggestions.  We have an appointment to have current TV looked at to see if it can be saved. 

We are trying to decide if this coach is large enough for us to keep & put a few bucks into complete TV & satellite upgrade. 

Fred we will contact you if we indeed need to make a TV / cabinet change.

Everyone has been fantastic with information, guidance & support!

Thanks again,

Teresa & Mike

[Edward Buker]

Fred,

Very nice install on Dick's coach. I think you probably built in the frame cover and side moldings for his window shade also. I know how much time these projects take having done several similar modifications over the years. We are lucky to have a capable woodworker on our forum who is willing to do this kind of work for us. It is labor intensive and you sometimes need to be a contortionist to get into the required positions to do the work. I believe this is how Yoga started in the U.S., working on Beaver cabinetry modification :-)

I was wondering if your finish technique might be shared or if that is a trade secret. More specifically, do you use a grain sealer, if so, what is it. For color, do you use any stain on the cherry or age the surface in the sun or neither and just let the wood age in place after the install. I let it age in place but will give it a couple hours in the sun before finish work after final sanding. I sand to 220 to 320 level, use gloss polyurethane with a foam brush, sand 320 or so between coats, sometimes use a red scotchbrite pad between coats if it is very smooth,  then tack rag, probably three coats. This technique is close but not perfect. Do you spray or brush and what finish do you like to use? 

I have several cracks in the Mappa Burl panels in my ceiling as most coaches do from this era. Have you ever come up with a fix for those other than replacing? I had seen some Cherry and Holly plywood, like the teak and holly sole flooring used in sailboats. I was considering that for some of my cracked ceiling panel replacements. Have you seen that kind of panel used as a ceiling center panel and how did it look? Some photos here.. seems like maybe a nice treatment.

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1AFAB_enUS551US661&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=cherry%20and%20holly%20sole%20photo

Later Ed