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Westinghouse LVM-42W2 42" LCD TV

Westinghouse LVM-42W2 42" LCD TV

Widescreen, 16:9, 1920x1080, 1,000:1, HDTV - MPN: LVM42W2

Rated 4 Star Review out of 35 reviews

Description: Introducing the exciting Westinghouse Digital 42” 1080p Monitor, designed specifically to match the way you view high definition content. Ideal for all viewing environments, especially daytime. This is the only display that should be connected to your HD cable box, satelli... read more

Introducing the exciting Westinghouse Digital 42” 1080p Monitor, designed specifically to match the way you view high definition content. Ideal for all viewing environments, especially daytime. This is the only display that should be connected to your HD cable box, satellite or multimedia PC! Resolution: Be the first to have the very highest resolution 42” Monitor in the world. The Westinghouse LVM-42w2 features a 1920 x 1080 resolution display with over 2 million pixels. HD Cable, HD Satellite & HD Gaming: The Westinghouse LVM-42w2 1080p Monitor is specifically optimized for use with the latest high definition sources. Don’t be trapped with only 1-choice. Westinghouse lets you attach all your favorite sources using uncompressed highest performance digital interfaces. Multiple high-bandwidth digital-interfaces mean you can have HD digital cable, HD satellite and a digital game console. Additionally, PC and notebooks users can enjoy the same fat pipe and the industry best Genesis Display Perfection technology. Design Excellence: The Westinghouse LVM-42w2 1080p Monitor is the largest screen that fits best in a tight space. “All display”, this 42” display fits neatly in the same space that other brands can only squeeze in a 37”or 32” TV. Amazingly thin for its size, you get 42 inches at only 4.5 inches deep (w/o base) allowing you to mount this stylish monitor on your wall. Now that’s art! Connector access is a breeze with our innovative SpineDesign technology allowing easy side access to (not just 1 legacy input) all of the connectors while still on the wall. Sound: This is a complete entertainment package. You get a pair of 10 watt speakers and an integrated 10 watt subwoofer for an amazing sound experience or optimize the centerfield of your existing surround sound system. Convenient switched stereo audio outputs allow the ultimate flexibility for external receivers and surround-sound processors. Feel satisfied that this 1080p Monitor will fit neatly into your current and future audio setup. “This does not include an internal tuner.” minimize
 
 

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zoglogfrom CA
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Good news! Firmware Update Available From WestingHouse! Fix your Lockup Problems!

Started Jul 13, 2006

Taken from a post by Peter S

"Alright, in order to get the latest FW for your LVM-42w2 you need to call:

(866) 287-5555 - Westinghouse Technical Support.

You need to inform them that you are having a "Power Lock-up" issue with your set and that your current Firmware is X.XX. You have been informed that the latest Firmware 1.19 corrects this issue and that you would like to be updated to the latest Firmware.

They SHOULD take your information and have someone contact you from one of their Third-Party support organizations (such as IAI) to arrange a time to COME TO YOU to check out the set and perform the upgrade.

Again, there are two important points here:

1) Customer Service is aware of the issue as a Power Lock-Up issue.

2) Someone will be sent to your location to update your set on-site.

Please pass along this information to everyone. I am sure that once Tech Support begins to hear from everyone on the site, that they will get better and better at dealing with this quickly.

If you do not receive the answer you were looking for, please, ask to speak to a manager and to schedule a time to have someone come out to your location to check on the set."

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rviradiafrom GA

Replied Jul 20, 2006

Thanks for the info! I have this problem.

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inasonovfrom NY

Replied Jul 26, 2006

Hi Zoglog,

How do you know which version of Firmware is installed in your unit? Please advice. HomeWorkMan

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zoglogfrom CA

Replied Jul 26, 2006

mine came shipped as 1.19

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Tomoyochanfrom CA

Replied Jul 31, 2006

I think he means how do you check your firmware. Per Zoglog's review:

"To check your firmware goto the menu and on the rightmost option check info. It should say 1.11, 1.16 or 1.19 depending on what firmware you have. If you have 1.11 or 1.16 it's highly recommended you get the new firmware to fix the lockup problems. Further Explanation in the User Discussions topic."

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zoglogfrom CA

Replied Aug 25, 2006

you can see what firmware you have by checking info in the menu.

Currently the Top firmware is 1.00 since they decided to recycle numbers for some reason. So far I have not heard a single case where somone has had thier firmware successfuly upgraded by a tech so I think Westinghouse is a bit behind schedule ATM...

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cpbergie

Replied Sep 21, 2006

Where did you get this info about the Firmware version starting again at 1.00? I got this email from Westinghouse support, and they say that 1.19 is the latest version.

My firware version says 1.00, and i havent had the power lockup issue, but i cant tell if this is the latest version or not.

Thank you for your inquiry.

The latest units are shipping with firmware 1.19. We do not offer firmware updates, there is no way for a consumer to update their own firmware.

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stosh200

Replied Sep 26, 2006

I just bought mine on 9/24. Power up doesn't seem to be a problem, however, when on a high def channel there are white bars all along the top of the picture. Anyone else seen this?

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Ziz62266from NY

Replied Oct 2, 2006

I'm hoping to pick up one of these sets in the next few weeks. Is the firmware revision printed on the box ID tag somewhere, or is it something you can only determine after you take the unit home and set it up?

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rpmhounddog

Replied Oct 5, 2006

I was looking for a thread about remote codes for this unit and ran across this firmware discussion. I just got my lvm 42w2 last week, it has firmware 1.00 dated 9/27/06 but I haven't seen a lockup problem so far. Should I be concerned I don't have 1.19? Also, on 1080i on an HD channel, I see black empty space on the left and right of about 4" each....why? And, anybody know the remote codes? Otherwise, IT'S AN AWESOME SET AND PICTURE!!!



   
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DDDurbin

Replied Oct 21, 2006

Hi All,

I got mine yesterday, Oct 20 2006. My firmware says 1.00. It is dated June 27, 2006. I have not seen any power problems yet.

The set was $1549 plus $85.74 shipping. I ordered through Amazon.com and the dealer ended up as JR.com.

I have seen a single pixel yellow bar on the left side and a single pixel black and white fluttering bar at the top of the image in standard mode on some sources. The black and white bar gets shoved out of view by switching from standard to fill. The images degrads ever so slightly when doing that.

This is a great set for the price. I had a Samsung LN-S4695D from Circuit city that I took back. The HD image on it was good but regular TV and Cable was horrible. I think the Westinghouse picture is very close to the quality of the Samsung in VD and crushes the Samsung with lower definition sources.

I have a Samsung SIRT-451 HDTV tuner I got off ebay. It is a great addition with this set. I had the Dish Network installed with 2 HD and one regular receiver yesterday. They showed up while I was unpacking the LVM-42W2.

I got this set because I have a refurbished LTV-32W1 that I got from ecost for $599 plus shipping. I still think it has a better picture than the LVM-42W2, but the 32 inch screen was a little small for my family room.

I put the 32 inch on the wall in the kitchen. It looks great there.

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zoglogfrom CA

Replied Nov 1, 2006

info on the new firmware version 1.00 is all over the place. So far it seems to have fixed the 1080p issues, but only because of the manufacturing process and not the firmware itself.

There is a fundamental problem with the HDMI chipset in the pre 1.00 units (1.11, 1.16, and some 1.19's) That cause sparkles in 1080p and handshake with other 1080p CE devices. This is pretty disturbing and i'd like to test this out myself when I get my ps3.

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jbiz3528

Replied Nov 15, 2006

just fyi for ya...I have the set with firmware 1.19 microsoft just sent a patch to the xbox for 1080p and the picture is amazing....so don't worry about your ps3 if you have the 1.19 firmware...

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xcal3025

Replied Dec 7, 2006

I called Westinghouse about the sparkle problem. I have Firmware version 1.16 and i get a screen full of blue sparkles when I use my PS3 at 1080p...... THEY TOLD ME I NEED TO SHIP THEM BACK THE TV!!!!!! They are nutz

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tbussyahoocomfrom MN

Replied 1 year ago

Westinghouse customer support offered to come out and upgrade the firmware. They also included a price of $75.00 to perform this service. I told them no thanks. Let me know when I can download the firmware upgrade and do it myself.

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