Buying a Flat Panel Display (LCD/Plasma/LED etc)

[kvenkatt]

Originally Posted by superamerica

Any idea which shops in bangalore sell Hitachi/Sharp Lcds? I found a few shops like ezone having just one model from Sharp and I havent found any having a Hitachi

Modern World, Domlur, sell Sharp (Guess they have a shop in MG Road also)

Somebody in the thread reported that Reliance has Hitachi

[kb100]

Originally Posted by shajufx

I got my 1 KV servo vertex stabiliser (9k) today and its connected to the Plasma and HT now. I can not find an immediate change in clarity or quality, may be I have to sit and watch for sometime and see how each channel is affected. Presently its kept inside the MDF cabin which has just 1 inch empty gap between the stabiliser body to the cabin panels around. It fits well inside, though its against your advise. I might open up the sides of the cabin with a round cutter to allow enough air to circulate. Front display panel is clearly visible as I have dark glass on the cabin front. So I can see the output 3 digits and the LEDs.

One difference in the mode of operation I found is, VGuard comes ON as soon as we switch on the plug point its connected. Servo requires a press on the 'restart' button (output power button). Is it the same with you ? I find it a bit of inconvenience as I have to open the cabin glass door each time I need the Plasma ON. Is there anyway we can get direct output power to the gadgets without touching the stabiliser each time ?

I will update once I find difference in the clarity and quality of the Plasma.

Oh ...

I dont know - maybe the EB current there is cleaner .. but here there is a perceptible difference. I in fact went to the extent of calling a couple of people wondering if its the placebo effect before I made that post here.

I am told - by more than one person in the power conditioning business - that power stabilising and conditioning makes a difference to PQ and sound. The blacks are blacker and the silence is deeper (the latter for audio)

Wrt to the positioning, Manjunath concured , but if you are happy thats what matters!

All Servo's come with timer delays, the stock setting is 3 minutes - you can get this reduced to 15 secs I think. Tell Manjunath , he will get his people to do this for you. But dont take this away altogether (if its possible) It allows the stepper motor to kick in and power to stabilise (start up surge) before you send the juice to your appliances! Once this is set you will not have to click the button (which actually is a timer bypass button)

[shajufx]

Originally Posted by kb100

It allows the stepper motor to kick in and power to stabilise (start up surge) before you send the juice to your appliances! Once this is set you will not have to click the button (which actually is a timer bypass button)

I communicate with Murali right from the beginning. I called him and explained the issue. He said he will tune another unit of the same specification with 15 seconds start up delay and deliver it at my place, then take back the present one which takes 3 minutes to start. Thats perfectly what I want. I would have requested the same in the first place if I knew about this difference.

I am very curious to know what is inside this thing. It weighs around 15 kilos. No brochure or manual came with the packing, typical of a home made or unbranded stuff. I have asked Murali to send me the manual, atleast to know its technical specifications and instructions.

Will update more on the progress as I get things changed. Now my 2.5 year boy has taken the old V-guard as his asset.

[kvenkatt]

Originally Posted by kvenkatt

Modern World, Domlur, sell Sharp (Guess they have a shop in MG Road also)

Somebody in the thread reported that Reliance has Hitachi

Check this link for hitachi lcd dealers in bangalore

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[shajufx]

Originally Posted by shajufx

He said he will tune another unit of the same specification with 15 seconds start up delay and deliver it at my place, then take back the present one which takes 3 minutes to start.

Now its completed. Murali came with a chip board that gives 10 seconds start up time. He opened the same unit and just inserted the new board near the display panel from inside. So, now its a perfect timing. Although I dont find much difference in the actual clarity on the Plasma, I feel the new 18 kilo servo stabiliser has something high quality to offer. Output is tuned to 225 volt. Comments expected if anybody has done the same settings for their plasma or LCD.

[oss]

Originally Posted by deepakhon

I was told that the support for Hitachi is virtually non-existent at Bangalore. I finally settled down for Samsung 40A650.

How much did you pay for it?

[kb100]

Originally Posted by shajufx

Now its completed. Murali came with a chip board that gives 10 seconds start up time. He opened the same unit and just inserted the new board near the display panel from inside. So, now its a perfect timing. Although I dont find much difference in the actual clarity on the Plasma, I feel the new 18 kilo servo stabiliser has something high quality to offer. Output is tuned to 225 volt. Comments expected if anybody has done the same settings for their plasma or LCD.

Lovely!

I be in Blr the coming week .. I hope to be able to audition your set-up!

[reignofchaos]

Originally Posted by superamerica

Any idea which shops in bangalore sell Hitachi/Sharp Lcds? I found a few shops like ezone having just one model from Sharp and I havent found any having a Hitachi

ARN Systems (Coles Road, Frazer Town). They are the hitachi distributors. Its right beside the Pizza Hut on Coles Road.

Originally Posted by deepakhon

I too wanted to take a look at Hitachi before purchasing my LCD, about a month ago. But, I did not find enough information on the stores and models that are there in India. Even the Hitachi India site was not functioning properly at that time. I have not browsed it again though.

I was told that the support for Hitachi is virtually non-existent at Bangalore. I finally settled down for Samsung 40A650.

Hitachi support for white goods is top notch. A colleague in office was singing praises for them. My dad has a Hitachi AC and he's quite happy with the service as well. The same service center services televisions as well so I doubt if there'd be any issue if anything were to go wrong.

[ego4evr]

Hi Guys

Sorry to deviate from the current discussion ... had been to National Market have a reliable dealer from whom i have been elctrnoic gadgets for years now !! had been there to check on DV610 , he quoted a price of 6600 and for DV410.. its 4300.

Can anyone in chennai please confirm if DV610 is available for lesser than 6600. wil be in chennai next monday .. hope to pick it up....

[madbullram]

Guys,
Any update on price of PV80 as in any reduction in price for New Year?

[haril]

Hi guys, I have been following this thread for quite sometime now and finally decided to reply. Firstly, thanks a ton to all of you for so much information which has made my choices narrow now. I have also finally boiled down to the PV80 or PV8.

But I was just wondering if the LG - Scarlet 42LG60FR would be a good choice since its Full HD. I know current DTH and cable signals are better off on a HD ready set rather than a Full HD set, but was wondering if it is worth paying around 12K extra for this Full HD LCD TV to be future proof since I know one day I will get a Blue Ray player and even now I can use upscaling DVD players.

How does the LG - Scarlet 42LG60FR compare with the PV80? If not the LG Scarlet, which other Full HD LCD is the closest in terms of PQ to the PV80 and is in the same price range as the scarlet?

Is it really worth getting a Full HD set instead of a HD Ready set and upscale your DVDs for now to 1080p and watch them or am I better off just getting the HD Ready PV80? Also, does anyone here have the latest prices for the PV8 and PV80 from Devi?

Help!!


Thanks,
Hari

[RAC]

No change in prices from Devi. But now, maybe you can bargain for a free Airtel or other DTH connections as most other brands are offering.

OT: Spoke to Niranjan last evening and the Pana group has bought around 25 Pana sets. Some of the members have called him from Chennai and if I heard his correct, even Rajasthan. Wow.

[D.V.R]

Panny 42 PV8 available at 39,990 in Hyderabad.

[ubsmart]

D.V.R which shop in Hyderabad quoted that rate? Is it with exchange?

[D.V.R]

It is a offer from JD electronics.There is an ad in the Metro Plus edition of today's Hindu paper.