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-model-numbers-actually-mean-why-are-they-so-long/
Paul
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[mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Paul Dromey
Sent: 19 November 2017 14:44
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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
From: Gerard ShanahanSent: Friday, November 17, 2017 2:32 PM
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
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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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