The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

csentil · 31st October 2008, 13:46

Read a few pages back and there is supposed to be no difference between the PV80D and the PV80H

RGP · 31st October 2008, 13:52

Thanks for the quick responses. And I did do a search on T-BHP and got the answer from earlier posts (as usual). I think we should consider splitting this thread.... it clearly looks like Pana plasma deserves it's own thread.

csentil · 31st October 2008, 15:09

Anyone using a normal DVD player should change their video output preferences to Progressive scan and 16:9 ratio if you have a 42. Component cable is essential in these cases. The picture quality is amazing. Watched Transformers and Monsters Inc and it was really very good.

vvrchandra · 31st October 2008, 16:47

What should be the general settings (ratio's) of the contrast to brightness to color i.e. which should be more and which should be less? Even I'm also having a 42PV80D and am unable to get the perfect picture settings. I also have Airtel DTH. Just curious to know the preferences. I know this changes from person to person, but in general which should be having a higher value than the other?

Selective · 31st October 2008, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by appuchan

Did you try out the recommended picture settings for PV80 as mentioned on hdtvtest website? Was it good enough for normal viewing?

Panasonic TH42PX80 Best Settings After Calibration

I have not tried yet, but looking at the settings from Setup Menu, there is no option to set "Picture Overscan" in 42PV80D which we have.

vvrchandra · 31st October 2008, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Selective

I have not tried yet, but looking at the settings from Setup Menu, there is no option to set "Picture Overscan" in 42PV80D which we have.

I guess Picture Overscan is present in the AV mode that too via component out mode. I'm not too sure as I remember seeing it on my 42PV80D.

MuzzledMoose · 31st October 2008, 20:02

There is a diwali offer in chennai for FULL HD 32 inch LG LCD for 42K with free HD upscaled DVD player and 50 DVDs PHREE

deadguy25 · 31st October 2008, 22:14

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Originally Posted by MuzzledMoose

There is a diwali offer in chennai for FULL HD 32 inch LG LCD for 42K with free HD upscaled DVD player and 50 DVDs PHREE

available in Bangalore too.

razor4077 · 31st October 2008, 23:54

The offer is also available on all LG plasmas.
The LG 42PG21 plasma is being sold for 49.9k with the HD upscaling DVD player, 50 DVD titles and an HDMI cable free (I think this is under exchange with a working 21" CRT with a functional remote).
The offer is pretty tempting actually, but I'm pretty sold on the Panny 42PV8/80

csentil · 1st November 2008, 00:11

Just connected my Laptop to the 42PV80. It shows as 800*600. If I change it to something else it becomes too small for viewing. Anyone figured out a way for this?

As someone said we probably need to have a separate thread for the Panny. :-)

kb100 · 1st November 2008, 00:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by csentil

Just connected my Laptop to the 42PV80. It shows as 800*600. If I change it to something else it becomes too small for viewing. Anyone figured out a way for this?

As someone said we probably need to have a separate thread for the Panny. :-)

What did you use to connect it with - HDMI?

kvenkatt · 1st November 2008, 07:39

@Selective, change the aspect ratio to 16:9 then Picture Overscan would be enabled .

Quote:

Originally Posted by Selective

I have not tried yet, but looking at the settings from Setup Menu, there is no option to set "Picture Overscan" in 42PV80D which we have.

anuragn · 1st November 2008, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvrchandra

What should be the general settings (ratio's) of the contrast to brightness to color i.e. which should be more and which should be less? Even I'm also having a 42PV80D and am unable to get the perfect picture settings. I also have Airtel DTH. Just curious to know the preferences. I know this changes from person to person, but in general which should be having a higher value than the other?

With Tata Sky, I have optimised (well almost) my PV8's Contrast/Brightness/Color as 52/45/30 for evening viewing and 58/50/28 for daylilght viewing. PNR works best in OFF mode

The settings will also vary according to source signal and even programming content and ofcourse personal preferences.

bharanidharang · 1st November 2008, 15:15

how has the power consumption gone up at home after all the Plama buying

aadix · 1st November 2008, 20:19

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

how has the power consumption gone up at home after all the Plama buying

not much, a increase of about 200 to 600 depending on the slab. (AP has a slab system, where-in the rates the diff for the amount of power consumtion.)

picked up a 19" T-series for misc usage, got it for 16.5k. initial impression of the lcd is good. doesnt support more that 1024*786 for pc input.

31st October 2008, 13:46	#1756
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	Read a few pages back and there is supposed to be no difference between the PV80D and the PV80H
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31st October 2008, 13:52	#1757
RGP BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 61 Thanked: 6 Times	Thanks for the quick responses. And I did do a search on T-BHP and got the answer from earlier posts (as usual). I think we should consider splitting this thread.... it clearly looks like Pana plasma deserves it's own thread.
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31st October 2008, 15:09	#1758
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	Anyone using a normal DVD player should change their video output preferences to Progressive scan and 16:9 ratio if you have a 42. Component cable is essential in these cases. The picture quality is amazing. Watched Transformers and Monsters Inc and it was really very good.
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31st October 2008, 16:47	#1759
vvrchandra BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vijayawada-AP Posts: 369 Thanked: 247 Times	What should be the general settings (ratio's) of the contrast to brightness to color i.e. which should be more and which should be less? Even I'm also having a 42PV80D and am unable to get the perfect picture settings. I also have Airtel DTH. Just curious to know the preferences. I know this changes from person to person, but in general which should be having a higher value than the other?
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31st October 2008, 20:02	#1762
MuzzledMoose BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MalluLand Posts: 221 Thanked: 76 Times	There is a diwali offer in chennai for FULL HD 32 inch LG LCD for 42K with free HD upscaled DVD player and 50 DVDs PHREE
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31st October 2008, 23:54	#1764
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	The offer is also available on all LG plasmas. The LG 42PG21 plasma is being sold for 49.9k with the HD upscaling DVD player, 50 DVD titles and an HDMI cable free (I think this is under exchange with a working 21" CRT with a functional remote). The offer is pretty tempting actually, but I'm pretty sold on the Panny 42PV8/80
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1st November 2008, 00:11	#1765
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	Just connected my Laptop to the 42PV80. It shows as 800*600. If I change it to something else it becomes too small for viewing. Anyone figured out a way for this? As someone said we probably need to have a separate thread for the Panny. :-)
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1st November 2008, 15:15	#1769
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 410 Thanked: 262 Times	how has the power consumption gone up at home after all the Plama buying
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