LCD TV

[adelaidem]

hi peoples,just brought a 17" LCD for my 37ft yacht,its basically a pc monitor with a tv tuner which anables me to tune in local stations and watch dvds just wondering if anyone has gone the same way and how long u think a LCD will last on a yacht??

 

[Lifeboat]

I cant say about others feelings on having them onboard, but i can say it should last just fine a long as you look after it well. Most lifeboats have them onboard for plotters etc, managment & control systems etc.
So if they work well there, you should be fine, just give it some TLC when you clean around etc.

 

[lockwood]

If your boat is accustomed to condensation, it is not a good idea unless you go for a sealed LCD - as used in bathrooms.

LCDs create heat (a very small amount) and can attract moisture easily.

 

[branko]

I have Samsung Syncmaster 171MP LCD Monitor with tuner almost 2 years. It is perfect solution for boat. I use it as my PC monitor at home and take it when I go on boat.I do not leave it on boat because of moisture and teft.
When I am out of shore power I use 300W invertor for power it up.

 

[heerenleed]

we have had <font color="blue"> </font> a Philips 150MT for 3 years now, it lives at the nav station which is aft facing and doubles a PC monitor. We live aboard so moisture is not a problem, otherwise perfect, low amps, bettter image than old-fashioned tv or monitor

I expect it to live as long as a normal tv as long as you don't smash it abut or pour (sea)water over it

cheers

 

[Benbow]

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LCDs create heat (a very small amount) and can attract moisture easily.

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Run that past me again??

 

[adelaidem]

well thanks for your comments sounds like its money worth spent and i have the same idea as branko i have it hooked up to my home pc so i will only take it on the boat when needed. my only other thought is will it run on 12v power as it says it runs on 12dc current but not sure if i need to run it though a invertor to get it running????

 

[Anonymous]

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... my only other thought is will it run on 12v power as it says it runs on 12dc current but not sure if i need to run it though a invertor to get it running????

[/ QUOTE ]You need to check carefully whether the "12V" means the (more common) 12V +/- 0.5V or whether it means a 12V vehicle supply which is 10.5V to 15V. This is a very important point. Ask the retailier who may have been asked to check this very point before, but otherwise, look at the specification in the instruction sheet which should tell you the voltage limits.

If you find that yours will not take a vehicle supply, let us know the actual voltage and current required in the spec. and someone will make a suggestion.

 

[bonny]

I have a 15" Sharp model, although it runs off 12VDC I seem to remember a specific statement somewhere from Sharp that the unit should only be powered from an approved powere source and direct connection to a 12V supply for caravan/boat use was specifically excluded as this could damage the unit.

They recommend a 12V DC/DC converter which they can supply £££££.

Presumably this is because there can be voltage transients generated by other equipment which could damage the unit (including but not limited to your water pump).

Personally I use a small inverter because I cant find a 12V DVD player.

 

[adelaidem]

i have just found and purchased the avalance brand cd/mp3/dvd car audio system which runs on 12 volt it was the only brand i could find that uses dvd in car audio system i asume in the future most manufactors will supply dvd to most systems but in the mean time looks like im one of a small bunch to try it out! regarding 12 volt LCD sounds like it will be best to use an inverter to power my screen......thanks for the comments was a great read.......kind regard !southace......australia

 

[ashanta]

I have recently bought a Philips 170c5 LCD monitor for my PC at home. Is this the same kind of equipment or are we discussing something entirely different as there is no mention of a TV tuner in my manual but it does refer to "plug and play"

Regards.

Peter.

 

[aidancoughlan]

If you've got a LCD TV on board, I reckon you need one of these....
http://www.archos.com/products/overview/av400_series.html

record dvds, video, tv, MP3 music etc. - enough to keep you entertained for months & bring it all on board in your pocket !

 

[wiggy]

I bought 15" from Sainsburys on recomendation form someone on the forum, have not used it on the boat but fab in car for kids to watch DVD's, It has 12v input which I run straight from cigetette lighter socket.

 

[philip_stevens]

Plug and Play, refers to the computer recognising whatever is plugged into it. Brendan would be able to expand on the term.

 

[philip_stevens]

Following on from what you have posted, if anyone is concerned about fluctuating 12vdc - between 12 and 14.?? from when charging the batteries by charger or alternator, Maplins (and I expect others as well) sell voltage stabilised output modules. I use one each for my DVD player, Freeview unit and baby TV on the boat.