Hi Michael.
Great to hear from you. Thanks for sharing your Panasonic experience. I will
do the same regarding my Samsung UE32M5500 when I eventually get around to
setting it up.
Paul
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael Lavin
Sent: 29 November 2017 08:38
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Hello Paul
Sorry I am coming a little late to this discussion but I'd like to let you know
about my experience in getting a smart TV with speech. Last summer I purchased
a Panasonic tx-24ds500B 24-inch TV in Arnotts which has built in speech and I
am very happy with it. It includes a speaking electronic programme guide for up
to a week in advance.
However it doesn't speak the channels on my Ferguson set top box.
Regards,
Michael
On 11/23/17, Paul Dromey <pdromey@xxxxxx> wrote:
Hi again.====================
Apparently, the Samsung television models mentioned by Michael Can
also be operated through an iPhone. Sony also have introduced voice
control facilities but these arre designed with android phones in
mind, as far as I can gather, although I came across someone who
reckons he can work around one of the models with an iPhone.
I've taken the plunge and purchased the Samsung UE32M5500 model,
having assured myself in advance that it does feature voice
interraction. (€399 from Harvey Norman).
I'm afraid I won't be able to give a report about it for some time as
I won't be setting it up for a week or perhaps more. But I will let
the list know my findings in due course.
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of michael brown
Sent: 20 November 2017 20:00
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Hi Paul,
A friend of mine sent me some information on two Samsung models which
he says are fully accessible, a 49 inch and 32 inch tv. Hope this
information helps you.
Regards, Michael Brown
Samsung UE32M5500AKXXU
Samsung UE49KU6400
Once you have the tv connected up, and either on a stand, or mounted
on the wall, just switch it on, then press the mute button for a
couple of seconds, and the voice guide will come on. Everything
talks, so you can then go and enter your WIFI key, before exploring
all the settings and features. You can even connect a portable
harddrive, or pen drive, and set timer recordings for a particular
show, or set series recordings, just like sighted folk do. One thing,
the recordings will only play back through a Samsung TV, they use their own
format, that will not work on anything else.
The entire manual is built in into the tv, so it is possible to read
it anytime you like, without having to wait for a set of working eyes.
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From: "Paul Dromey" <pdromey@xxxxxx>To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 3:24 PM
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Hi again.
The below link is an explainer of the Samsung model names, each part
of the various letters describing features of the television set itself.
Unfortunately it doesn't mention accessibility anywhere but really
helps to instantly understand the spec of the set in question.
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/tv-audio-video/what-do-samsung-tv-mo
del-numbers-actually-mean-why-are-they-so-long/
Paul
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Sent: 19 November 2017 14:44
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Hi Vincent
I've been following up on your Samsung suggestion and below is a link
to an Access World review of one of their accessible televisions. I
haven't been able to find a link to list the brand's accessible range
despite spending some time on this.
The RNIB site states that The speech feature is called Voice Guide and
is available on all series 7, 8 and 9 models and most series 6 models.
I'm assuming that this includes the more recent Samsung smart televisions.
I'll take another look later. Anyone out there have any experience of
either the Samsung or Panasonic accessible models?
Paul
https://www.afb.org/afbpress/pubnew.asp?DocID=aw150803
https://www.afb.org/afbpress/pubnew.asp?DocID=aw150803
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Vincent Stack
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
hi guys im toying with the idea of getting a new TV my self this week
as prices are good and came across two links for you to have a look at 1.
r.n.i.b read the section about Samsung TV's
http://www.rnib.org.uk/information-everyday-living-home-and-leisure-te
levision-radio-and-film/television
2. harvey normans samsung TV 2 different size TV's i only presume
these TV's have voice guide on them plus you can talk to the remote
control to choice and select stuff might be worth trying.
http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/samsung-43-full-hd-le
d-smart-tv-ue43m5500akxxu.html
http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/samsung-49-curved-ult
ra-hd-smart-tv-ue49mu6200kxxu.html
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From: Gerard ShanahanSent: Friday, November 17, 2017 2:32 PM
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Yeah and blind people watching TV is so unusual for them that is cute
so you just have to sit them down and talk to them like children
explaining all about audio voice notifications on menus
Gerry
On 17 Nov 2017, at 10:14, Paul Dromey <pdromey@xxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Gerry and Tim. I had to smile when I read your response Tim.
My own experience whenever I raise the subject of accessibility in
any outlet, be it phone, electrical or otherwise; is surprise at a
question they have never heard before, followed by curiosity, and -
asuming that
they or I have the time to discuss the subject further - fascination.
Paul
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tim Culhane
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Assuming, of course, the people in these shops know how to use the
accessibility features!
From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxSent: 16 November 2017 17:22
[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gerard ;
Shanahan
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Hi The best way to test out all of these different products and their
accessibility is to going to any of the curries or other shops which
Stockton and get someone to show you how they work noting that also
any hard drives with you attached to these TVs will not have the
spoken capabilities which are built into the TV as it doesn’t extend
to do use items on this things have changed recently
Gerry
On 15 Nov 2017, at 14:14, Paul Dromey <pdromey@xxxxxx> wrote:
Hi all.
I’m currently looking for a new television and have been googling
to check on the general state of accessibility for blind/vision
impaired people. Anyone out there like to share their knowledge or
experience.
I note that the RNIB supports a range of Panasonic products but
I’m not sure if they will work over here. Also, Philips claim that
their
2017 models have particular accessibility features.
So far, given the current state of accessibility here in Ireland,
I can’t really see the point of investing in a smart television and I
don’t think that Apple Tv is available here. However, I’ve still got
a pretty open mind and am open to correction.
Thanks in advance
Paul
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