[jassi]

Originally Posted by shajufx

If someone could mention here the settings that you have done on a PV8 or PV80, it would have been a good tip for a perfect viewing. I find a lot of difference in the actual clarity when playing with the contrast/brightness/sharpness area. Could anyone suggest a set up DVD or a channel that helps in fine tuning the plasma ? Also please share the 'aspect' selection you have done on your TV. I am curious to know how the RGYB buttons are used. Thanks.

Shaju - i posted this earlier - try this Panasonic TH42PX80 Best Settings After Calibration - i did the same but in eco (CATS) mode on the pv80.

Originally Posted by VSG12777

Hi ab1xlr8

Wow. The snaps look pretty good. I am sure DVDs look even better. I tested out this 42PG61UR model at the LG brand shop here with Toy Story / Finding Nemo / Monsters Inc DVDs which were all in 1.78:1 aspect ratio - meaning in 16:9 mode these DVDs filled up the screen with perfect proportions. They looked amazing.

If it's 42 inch I would probably go in for the LG PG61. But if it's 50 inch, then Panasonic would be the one. The LG is too expensive - brand shop here is quoting 118k as the best price. I think the Panasonic then is a far better deal at 107k. Let's see.

Thanks for the photos !!

Warm regards,
Venkat

Venkat - any cgi stuff will look good - don't use that as the benchmark. Also at the distances you are talking full hd will not make any difference. I would suggest bump your budget a bit and 50pv80 is a good choice. If 42" then 42pv80, unless the LG has PQ to beat the panny (don't think so). You will have to get your wife to understand (i am single so dunno how easy that is ) there is no point on deciding on LG because it looks good frameless (usb is there in all dvd players) if the pq is better on panny. None of the cnet reviews etc recommend lg over panny in best 42" hdtvs.
Best HDTVs (33 - 43 inches) - CNET Reviews
nor is lg rated over panny overall for top plasmas
Best plasma TVs - CNET Reviews

[w 12]

Originally Posted by kb100

Don't think so - PV80 has the 100 Hz option in the menu.

The Panasonic india website for PV 80 H , India says 100 Hz doublescan feature is not available ( VIERA TH-42PV80H | Plasma TV | Digital AV | Panasonic India )

So does the review on Cnet asia for the same model,

Panasonic Viera TH-42PV80 (42-inch plasma) Preview - TVs - CNET Asia

This is confusing.

[sj_koova]

Originally Posted by w 12

The Panasonic india website for PV 80 H , India says 100 Hz doublescan feature is not available ( VIERA TH-42PV80H | Plasma TV | Digital AV | Panasonic India )

So does the review on Cnet asia for the same model,

Panasonic Viera TH-42PV80 (42-inch plasma) Preview - TVs - CNET Asia

This is confusing.

100Hz double scan is 200Hz, where is inserts additional frames. Double scan is available only in 8xx series
PV80 has both 50Hz and 100Hz, selectable through menu settings

[kb100]

Originally Posted by w 12

The Panasonic india website for PV 80 H , India says 100 Hz doublescan feature is not available ( VIERA TH-42PV80H | Plasma TV | Digital AV | Panasonic India )

So does the review on Cnet asia for the same model,

Panasonic Viera TH-42PV80 (42-inch plasma) Preview - TVs - CNET Asia

This is confusing.

In the SETUP menu go to the second page and you will find REFRESH RATE third from the last. This gives you two options - 50hz and 100hz.

This information is first hand - I just double checked less than 10 seconds ago!!

What is perhaps lacks is 100hz 'doublescan' .

[jassi]

Originally Posted by kb100

In the SETUP menu go to the second page and you will find REFRESH RATE third from the last. This gives you two options - 50hz and 100hz.

This information is first hand - I just double checked less than 10 seconds ago!!

What is perhaps lacks is 100hz 'doublescan' .

did you guys try the overscan option - make sure its on for sd and off for hd - is this the one where it inserts additional frames (v real pro)

PS - i think i was wrong the overscan is for
---snip---
Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On)
On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image.
Off : Displayed the image in the original size. • Set to “On” if noise is generated on the edge of the screen. • This function is available when aspect is set to 16:9. • This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard defi nition) and HD (High
defi nition) signals.
---snip--
from panny pv80 manual
yes 100hz and 50hz are two options, but no double 100hz scan

[kb100]

Originally Posted by jassi

did you guys try the overscan option - make sure its on for sd and off for hd - is this the one where it inserts additional frames (v real pro)

Where is the 'Overscan' feature? I can only find the refresh rates. I also don't find any option of making any settings - one has to manually select 50hz or 100hz each time

[jassi]

Originally Posted by kb100

Where is the 'Overscan' feature? I can only find the refresh rates. I also don't find any option of making any settings - one has to manually select 50hz or 100hz each time

on the pv80 when watchin dth - i see under pic settins page 2

[kb100]

Originally Posted by jassi

on the pv80 when watchin dth - i see under pic settins page 2

In Pic settings page 2 there are only two things -- "3D-Comb" & "Reset to Default" . The first one has an ON or OFF option only.

[jassi]

Originally Posted by kb100

In Pic settings page 2 there are only two things -- "3D-Comb" & "Reset to Default" . The first one has an ON or OFF option only.

are you sure you are in av mode where you connect your dth or stb
these settings are pic dependent as per manual, so maybe not visible in your case as pic doesn't need overscan

[kb100]

Originally Posted by jassi

are you sure you are in av mode where you connect your dth or stb
these settings are pic dependent as per manual, so maybe not visible in your case as pic doesn't need overscan

Yup - DTH is on AV1

Which page of the Manual is this feature in?

[jassi]

Originally Posted by kb100

Yup - DTH is on AV1

maybe its because i am watching bigg boss right now and you are not

can you try in regular cable mode - i am sure you have stb connected via av as well regular coax

edit - i don't have it in tv mode only av mode for dth - i think its picture quality dependent and no you don't need to be in cable tv mode - av mode is best !!

[kb100]

Originally Posted by jassi

maybe its because i am watching bigg boss right now and you are not

can you try in regular cable mode - i am sure you have stb connected via av as well regular coax

I am watching Big Boss too. And I have Tata Sky and this has only composite input - and no I am NOT using the co-axial input - should I be???

Which page of the manual do find this feature?

[ab1xlr8]

As i had mentioned earlier in my post the Lg pg61 handles standard definition like tata sky and dvds better than the panny pv80.The websites like cnet have all measured the performance in high definition material , where the panny pv80 scores above the Lg .So i hope you guys get the point.If your main veiwing is mostly standard cable and stuff get the Lg .


LG 42PG6000 Review

[anuragn]

Originally Posted by kb100

Where is the 'Overscan' feature? I can only find the refresh rates. I also don't find any option of making any settings - one has to manually select 50hz or 100hz each time

Overscan is available only in 16:9 aspect ratio. Select 16:9 and then you will see this option.

[im_srini]

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

The price I quoted is from the Delhi distributor (Alpha Radios) and he's willing to ship it anywhere insured for an additional 2k. The 42" 428XD is 95k from them and the 508XD(5080HD in most markets) is 1.5lacs.

Hi ReignOfChaos, thanks for the info - I emailed Alpha-Radios on a whim & they called back.

The price quoted for the Pioneer PDP-508XD (HD-ready) plasma was 1.65L & that for the Pioneer PDP-LX508D (full-HD) was 2.52L. I was told I'd be emailed the freight & insurance charges (to Chennai) in a couple of days. In comparison, the respective quotes from a leading AV vendor here in Chennai were 2.25L & 4+L

The price of the PDP-508XD puts it quite close to the Sony KLV-46W400A 46" LCD that I was considering. The KLV-46W400A is full-HD, but I guess for a screen size of 50" & a viewing distance of 12', it shouldn't matter. The Sony however, comes with a better service network, not to mention the optional finance scheme (rather attractive).

I do not have any information on the warranty offered by Pioneer for the PDP-508XD, & also the efficiency of their service network. Anyway, will wait for Alpha-Radios to get back...