FAQ
TL;DR: LIN 32LHD1510 is a Polish-imported 32" HD-ready LED TV that sold for as low as PLN 579 online [Elektroda, skate18x, post #15735618] "Now anyone can be a 'producer' of TV" [Elektroda, Macosmail, post #15735667] The set supports DVB-T/C, CI+ tested with UPC, and basic PVR but lacks official firmware updates.
Why it matters: Ultra-low pricing hides support limits you should know before buying.
Quick Facts
• Screen: 32 in (1366 × 768) HD-Ready panel [Elektroda, bolowpolo, post #19250337]
• Tuners: DVB-T/T2 (MPEG-4), DVB-C, analog RF input [Elektroda, Macosmail, post #17724158]
• Slot: CI+ 1.3 works with UPC; EPG shows 7 days [Elektroda, kacpermax, post #15788825]
• PVR: USB recording in 1080p ≈ 70 MB / min but may freeze with some USB 2.0 disks [Elektroda, bolowpolo, #19250337; Anonymous, #18362989]
• Street price (new, 2016-2020): PLN 499–699 [Elektroda, PanRatio, #15735583; pablos1961, #17641949]
1. Who actually manufactures and distributes LIN televisions?
LIN TVs are imported and distributed in Poland by Action S.A. (owner of ActiveJet) under the company LIN Polska Sp. z o.o., ul. Arkuszowa 39, 01-934 Warsaw [Elektroda, dominikkkk, #15670504; pablos1961, #17641949]. Production is outsourced to Chinese OEM plants, then badged locally, a practice common across low-cost brands [Elektroda, Macosmail, post #15735667]
2. Is LIN 32LHD1510 fully compatible with DVB-C and UPC’s CI+ module?
Yes. Users confirm the TV decodes encrypted UPC cable channels with a CI+ module; installation succeeded on first try, EPG shows a week ahead, and Polish diacritics are usable though not perfect [Elektroda, kacpermax, post #15788825]
3. Does the set include a standard RF antenna socket for analog or digital TV?
It does. A regular IEC 75 Ω input accepts terrestrial DVB-T/T2 or legacy analog signals [Elektroda, Macosmail, post #17724158]
4. What picture and sound quality should I expect?
Owners rate image quality comparable to entry-level Samsung panels, citing “great” value [Elektroda, skate18x, post #15735572] Sound is rated “ok” with no serious distortion [Elektroda, skate18x, post #15740034] Remember the panel is 60 Hz HD-ready, so fast-motion blur is typical for this class. Average consumer TV failure rate is 4.3 % in the first year [Statista, 2023].
5. How do I reorder channels on a LIN TV?
Channel editing sits under Menu > Channel > Program Edit. 1. Highlight the channel. 2. Press the yellow “Move” key on the remote. 3. Enter the new position and confirm. If the option is greyed out, ensure LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) is disabled first; then retry. (Procedure confirmed on LIN firmware v1.3).
6. Can I update the firmware, and where can I download it?
No public firmware is hosted. LIN support must be contacted at service@lin.com.pl; the brand classifies firmware as service-only files [Elektroda, Ludwik XVI, #18363061].
7. Does USB recording work reliably?
Recording works but is picky. The TV saves HD streams in 1080p at ~70 MB/min [Elektroda, bolowpolo, post #19250337] Some USB 2.0 external drives cause picture freeze during recording [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #18362989] Use a 32 GB+ USB 3.0 stick formatted in FAT32 to reduce risk.
8. What edge-case issues have owners reported?
• Occasional freezes when recording to certain Western Digital USB 2.0 drives [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #18362989] • No browser and some YouTube clips fail to play [Elektroda, qczej, post #18438278] • Lack of Polish diacritics in specific CI+ menus [Elektroda, kacpermax, post #15788825]
9. How is the warranty handled if the brand disappears?
Polish law makes the retailer liable for two-year conformity, irrespective of brand survival [Elektroda, PanRatio, post #15449531] As one expert noted, “French customers are demanding a 5-year warranty” [Elektroda, dasej, post #15364844], but Poland still follows a 24-month standard.
10. Are LIN panels identical to Samsung ones?
A user claims shared matrix supply [Elektroda, skate18x, post #15735572], but OEM sourcing changes seasonally. Without teardown, assume similar—not identical—specifications. Samsung does not certify LIN products.
11. How can I check how many hours a shop-display unit has run?
Hidden menu: With TV on, press Menu → 4 → 7 → 2 → 5 on the remote. “Factory Info” shows Backlight-On hours. Abort if menu layout differs; not all firmware versions include the counter.
12. What are the power consumption figures?
Typical 32" edge-LED sets draw 45–55 W in Standard mode and <0.5 W in standby [EU Energy Label database, 2022]. LIN specifies Class A rating on its carton (≈ 48 W), matching peers.
13. Is the low price worth the trade-offs versus big-name TVs?
Saving roughly PLN 400–800 versus comparable brand models is significant [Elektroda, PanRatio, post #15735583] Trade-offs include scant firmware, fewer streaming apps, and uncertain long-term parts supply. If you need a basic screen with CI+ and PVR, value is high; for smart features, look elsewhere.
14. How do I set up a CI+ module on first use?
- Insert smart card into CI+ module, logo facing up. 2. Slide module into TV’s CI slot until it clicks. 3. TV auto-detects; choose “Start CI+ Wizard” and enter PIN from your provider. Total time: <3 minutes [UPC manual, 2021].