Toshiba U79 and U80 Owners Discussion And Review !!

[shield99]

Got it from the US via ICC World, its a freight forwarding company. Cost 6k.

In terms of DV, I still think it an issue with the TV. I was not able to get DV to work on an Xbox, New Chromecast and a fire stick 4k.

Was this including customs?

 

[lightgamer]

Have a query here, I have the U79 55" - Asia/Indian Region.

Background:
I just had a change of house. For the Wifi(Fiber 100mbps) the same provider was taken but this time I had a different modem vs the Nokia's modem I had earlier. All Alexa connections and sync were just perfect, both were properly paired and connections were perfect.

Now, After only after 4-5 retries I was able to connect the Bluetooth remote and am just not able to connect Alexa during the setup, have some " Web address not valid to download file " or something similar.
What do I do this? Tried resetting my TV twice, Router twice, and yet I can't connect Alexa to my TV.

Suggestions?

I've never managed to get Alexa working on this TV, and I'm pretty good with software. The process itself is broken.

 

[josedandrew]

My firestick 4k output resolution setting switches back to 1080p/60fps from the original setting of Auto (up to 4k). This happens once every day. Quite annoying.
Any pointers on what could be happening.. thanks.

 

[lightgamer]

My firestick 4k output resolution setting switches back to 1080p/60fps from the original setting of Auto (up to 4k). This happens once every day. Quite annoying.
Any pointers on what could be happening.. thanks.

Auto resolution on firestick 4k is always 1080p 60.

 

[rajeshpapani]

Auto resolution on firestick 4k is always 1080p 60.

but auto means highest quality as possible by data speed

 

[lightgamer]

but auto means highest quality as possible by data speed

No, that's not how it works. Auto is supposed to switch resolution to 4k if the content has it, but that only works in Amazon's own prime video app. In every other app this mode doesn't work and just outputs 1080p 60.

You have to manually force 4k 60 on firestick to get 4k output.

 

[rajeshpapani]

There was another guy who also got Chromecast with google TV. He was able to get 4k DV working. Also even I was able to get 4k DV working with firestick when I put the display to 4k 30.

You just need to get auto framerate working with Chromecast to get 4k DV working. If it's playing a 24fps movie, you need to send 24Hz only from Chromecast. That will fix it.

Only 2021 Apple TV 4k and Nvidia shield can pass 4k 60 Dolby Vision. So that won't work.

whats the use of 4k 60 when movie run only in 23.9fps ?

 

[lightgamer]

whats the use of 4k 60 when movie run only in 23.9fps ?

What's the point of a 60Hz display then? Because some videos will be 30/60 fps, along with the UI which will look far better at 60Hz. For the movies, the firestick 4k will do 3:2 pulldown which in my experience looks alright.

If you want a complete streaming experience, you will have to spend to get the Apple TV 4k or import an Nvidia Shield.

 

[josedandrew]

Auto resolution on firestick 4k is always 1080p 60.

Actually when set to auto, prime video outputs 4k and hdr with frame rate switching.
Hotstar, youtube etc works at 1080p hdr/DV which is fine for me.
But sometimes this auto setting changes to 1080p fixed, after that everything including prime works only on 1080p sdr. Then I have to go to display setting in firestick and change it back to auto.

 

[rajeshpapani]

What's the point of a 60Hz display then? Because some videos will be 30/60 fps, along with the UI which will look far better at 60Hz. For the movies, the firestick 4k will do 3:2 pulldown which in my experience looks alright.

If you want a complete streaming experience, you will have to spend to get the Apple TV 4k or import an Nvidia Shield.

 

[lightgamer]

Actually when set to auto, prime video outputs 4k and hdr with frame rate switching.
Hotstar, youtube etc works at 1080p hdr/DV which is fine for me.
But sometimes this auto setting changes to 1080p fixed, after that everything including prime works only on 1080p sdr. Then I have to go to display setting in firestick and change it back to auto.

Yes, I covered that in another reply:

Auto is supposed to switch resolution to 4k if the content has it, but that only works in Amazon's own prime video app

Anyway, there's no point in choosing auto. The 4k 60 fixed mode also works fine with HDR. 4k HDR10 >>>>>> 1080p DV.

 

[rajeshpapani]

What's the point of a 60Hz display then? Because some videos will be 30/60 fps, along with the UI which will look far better at 60Hz. For the movies, the firestick 4k will do 3:2 pulldown which in my experience looks alright.

If you want a complete streaming experience, you will have to spend to get the Apple TV 4k or import an Nvidia Shield.

in quora someone said 24fps more realistic for movies ,r u agree ?r more fps looks more realistic?

 

[lightgamer]

in quora someone said 24fps more realistic for movies ,r u agree ?r more fps looks more realistic?

1. Quora is garbage.
2. 24 fps can never look realistic. It can look more 'cinematic' since our eyes are tuned to that.

Why are we discussing this though? If the movie is 24fps and display is 60Hz, it will just do 3:2 pulldown which doesn't look that bad. It's not like the content becomes 60fps.

 

[fragpic]

Was this including customs?

Yes, reach out to ICCworld.

@Srinivasa Rao

 

[rajeshpapani]

1. Quora is garbage.
2. 24 fps can never look realistic. It can look more 'cinematic' since our eyes are tuned to that.

Why are we discussing this though? If the movie is 24fps and display is 60Hz, it will just do 3:2 pulldown which doesn't look that bad. It's not like the content becomes 60fps.

does MEMC works really smooth, natural?(24-60fps)

 

[lightgamer]

does MEMC works really smooth, natural?(24-60fps)

MEMC is just a fancy name for motion interpolation. It depends on TV to TV. For example, Sony flagship TVs do it pretty well.

 

[lightgamer]

Has anyone been able to get a working remote for this TV? I tried one from Amazon which looked similar(https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B08GJNM9N7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) but it didn't work.

My remote has busted. Have to use the app to navigate stuff.

 

[Appys]

Has anyone been able to get a working remote for this TV? I tried one from Amazon which looked similar(https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B08GJNM9N7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) but it didn't work.

My remote has busted. Have to use the app to navigate stuff.

Shit already? No after sales replacement spares?

 

[lightgamer]

Shit already? No after sales replacement spares?

I put an enquiry a couple days ago. No reply yet.

Will call or go to their service centre tomorrow.

 

[Appys]

I put an enquiry a couple days ago. No reply yet.

Will call or go to their service centre tomorrow

Dents the faith in Hisense Toshiba in India for sure such service levels. The website still has U8080 coming soon and Hisense keeps launching Speaker focused TVs as well instead of delivering winners like U8G/7G. Claims of service are dented when you dont even get a callback for a 3 year warranty claiming brand. Safe to say the brand is going TCL way or worst with dumping mindset and shabby service levels. Hope you find a solution soon, maybe try searching compatible remotes with the US version of this TV although importing may cost a bomb or else try getting the remote checked with local fiddlers who can try fixing.