DBK
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In a recent thread I asked for views on Cello TVs and the views were all generally positive, the only adverse comments were the sound may not be the best.
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So I took the plunge and ordered one - only to realise almost immediately that the 22" model I had ordered was too wide for the screen cover we have which is trimmed with matching fabric for the interior of the van. But an email to Cello brought a very quick reply cancelling the order and reimbursing the card used for the purchase.
I then ordered the 19" C1924WSF Traveller model, directly from Cello, which arrived promptly. It was easy to fit, re-using the wall mount used on the Avtex. The link below says 24" TV but it goes to the 19" model.
celloelectronics.com
My only problem was I couldn't find how to get it to work with the satellite dish.
There didn't seem to be any buttons on the remote or anything obvious in the menu.
Another email to Cello brought a quick response explaining what to do. It was all my fault as I'd skipped a stage during the initial setup. Cello explained how to navigate the menu to add satellite as an input. I had looked but hadn't thought to look in the menu option for "Programmes" to find satellite input.
What was impressive is how quickly it found and tuned to all the channels. The Avtex used to take ages whereas the Cello does it in almost the blink of an eye.
I've set it up to connect to the Teltonika router and this connects to iPlayer etc. Dissappointedly, I then discovered that the apps do not allow you to watch live TV on ITV or Channel 4 but you can on BBC and Channel 5. A bit of research revealed this is how it's meant to be and many other makes of smart TV do the same. We can watch these channels live using satellite of course where there is coverage or using our tablets. Why the apps do live TV on tablets but not on the TV is a mystery.
It's all now working and I'm more than happy with the sound although we only generally watch factual stuff and not music but Cello make a sound bar which isn't expensive if you want one.
The photos show the installation. The TV is much thicker than the Avtex but is smaller in overall in width and height despite having a larger screen as the picture goes almost to the edge.
The fingerprints have now been cleaned off!
And the galvanised bucket glimpsed in some of the photos is for the pot of basil we always carry.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the set and particularly pleased with Cello who are based in the UK and were very helpful and prompt answering my questions.
Views on Cello Smart TVs
The Avtex TV in our van has a developed a prominent streak across the screen. It still works but needs replacing. We also haven't really used it for the last couple of years as we have just streamed TV to a tablet. But technology moves on and now we could have a smart TV which would connect to...
www.motorhomefun.co.uk
So I took the plunge and ordered one - only to realise almost immediately that the 22" model I had ordered was too wide for the screen cover we have which is trimmed with matching fabric for the interior of the van. But an email to Cello brought a very quick reply cancelling the order and reimbursing the card used for the purchase.
I then ordered the 19" C1924WSF Traveller model, directly from Cello, which arrived promptly. It was easy to fit, re-using the wall mount used on the Avtex. The link below says 24" TV but it goes to the 19" model.
24" Smart Android TV with Google Assistant and Freeview Play
This 24" Smart Android TV comes with the very latest Google technology and multiple viewing options so you can always find something to watch.
celloelectronics.com
My only problem was I couldn't find how to get it to work with the satellite dish.
There didn't seem to be any buttons on the remote or anything obvious in the menu.Another email to Cello brought a quick response explaining what to do. It was all my fault as I'd skipped a stage during the initial setup. Cello explained how to navigate the menu to add satellite as an input. I had looked but hadn't thought to look in the menu option for "Programmes" to find satellite input.
What was impressive is how quickly it found and tuned to all the channels. The Avtex used to take ages whereas the Cello does it in almost the blink of an eye.
I've set it up to connect to the Teltonika router and this connects to iPlayer etc. Dissappointedly, I then discovered that the apps do not allow you to watch live TV on ITV or Channel 4 but you can on BBC and Channel 5. A bit of research revealed this is how it's meant to be and many other makes of smart TV do the same. We can watch these channels live using satellite of course where there is coverage or using our tablets. Why the apps do live TV on tablets but not on the TV is a mystery.
It's all now working and I'm more than happy with the sound although we only generally watch factual stuff and not music but Cello make a sound bar which isn't expensive if you want one.
The photos show the installation. The TV is much thicker than the Avtex but is smaller in overall in width and height despite having a larger screen as the picture goes almost to the edge.
The fingerprints have now been cleaned off!
And the galvanised bucket glimpsed in some of the photos is for the pot of basil we always carry.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the set and particularly pleased with Cello who are based in the UK and were very helpful and prompt answering my questions.
I like your cover too.
