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Are plasma tvs still good?
I have the PDP427XD Pioneer tv which is finally getting repaired. I`ve not used it for at least 2 years maybe more. The thing that worries me is when i get it back and think the picture is now not as good as it was. At the moment im using my 24" LG pc monitor which has HDMI connection.
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As long as you've only been watching SD on the monitor you should be OK, as the Pioneer is only a fairly low res screen, so won't look much better on HD than SD.
But the bigger screen size should be a lot more viewable
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As long as you've only been watching SD on the monitor you should be OK, as the Pioneer is only a fairly low res screen, so won't look much better on HD than SD.
But the bigger screen size should be a lot more viewable ![]() |
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As long as you've only been watching SD on the monitor you should be OK, as the Pioneer is only a fairly low res screen, so won't look much better on HD than SD.
But the bigger screen size should be a lot more viewable ![]() Unless you're watching 1080p Bluray, you'll find it perfectly adequate for Sky or Freeview HD in the short term. |
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That model will give a very nice 720p picture, which is significantly better than SD 576i.
Not to say it won't be a nice picture, but it will be disappointing for an HD one. |
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I would completely disagree - it will give a soft picture, barely any different to SD, certainly not a 'nice' HD picture.
Not to say it won't be a nice picture, but it will be disappointing for an HD one. But you'd be wrong. |
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Plasma still delivers better blacks and colours than LCD.
I recently bought a Panasonic 50" LCD and have been disappointed with the set's inability to display blacks correctly. I'm currently toying with the idea of sending the set back and replacing it with a plasma for this reason. |
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The HD picture on the pioneer was brilliant. Even though its not being used for 2 years due to not being able to afford to get it fixed. surely it can`t have changed that much? the sky box is the same box.
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The HD picture on the pioneer was brilliant. Even though its not being used for 2 years due to not being able to afford to get it fixed. surely it can`t have changed that much? the sky box is the same box.
You will notice the difference between SD and HD immediately, especially on SKY HD. Keep it till it dies, and enjoy it. |
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QUOTE=hardylane;68934566]Pioneer's screens are some of the best... that particular model got brilliant reviews.
You will notice the difference between SD and HD immediately, especially on SKY HD. Keep it till it dies, and enjoy it.[/quote] That was one thing I did notice, the difference between SD and HD. But since there are twice as many HD now as there was 2 years ago. In fact the only SD channel I watch is really and no doubt there will be a really HD at some point. |
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Got pioneer back. im wanting the picture calibrated so that i have the best picture. Does anyone know any websites of people who have done this? thanks
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Got pioneer back. im wanting the picture calibrated so that i have the best picture. Does anyone know any websites of people who have done this? thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJP7r...iGY4g-b8bHXtMa |
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Got pioneer back. im wanting the picture calibrated so that i have the best picture. Does anyone know any websites of people who have done this? thanks
Pro calibration £200-£300 DIY with something like Spyder4 pro ( you will need some experience with the TV's service menu etc) approx £175 Setup discs like DVE or AVIA, you can use these for basic calibration or a more involved setup via the TV's service menu. £15 THX optimiser - comes free with certain DVD's, helps you adjust the basic user controls. |
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Got pioneer back. im wanting the picture calibrated so that i have the best picture. Does anyone know any websites of people who have done this? thanks
Technically, a fully calibrated and set up screen, according to the people that should know what they're doing, should give you the "best" picture, but only if you like the results. We know people that have set their TVs up to the suggested levels call us saying they don't like the resulting images as they're too dark or just not to their liking. They have then reset to factory and adjusted to their own preference. |
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One thing the consider is the question "what are the best settings?"
Technically, a fully calibrated and set up screen, according to the people that should know what they're doing, should give you the "best" picture, but only if you like the results. We know people that have set their TVs up to the suggested levels call us saying they don't like the resulting images as they're too dark or just not to their liking. They have then reset to factory and adjusted to their own preference. |
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Got pioneer back. im wanting the picture calibrated so that i have the best picture. Does anyone know any websites of people who have done this? thanks
Calibration is a gullible rich man's game (a bit like Monster Cables) and the ones I saw weren't anything special (or even different from manual settings in some cases) |
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Got it wiped when I got tv fixed.
But it's simply a matter of common sense, and only for the first few months of the sets life, once it's 'burnt in' the chances of screen burn are fairly slim. I've never taken any precautions at all with mine, I happily leave it on a fixed picture for extended time - but it wasn't new when I got it. |
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Calibration is a gullible rich man's game (a bit like Monster Cables) and the ones I saw weren't anything special (or even different from manual settings in some cases)
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Screen burn can't be 'wiped', unless of course the PDP was replaced? (but I'm presuming you wouldn't have paid that much for it's repair? - assuming the PDP is even still available?).
But it's simply a matter of common sense, and only for the first few months of the sets life, once it's 'burnt in' the chances of screen burn are fairly slim. I've never taken any precautions at all with mine, I happily leave it on a fixed picture for extended time - but it wasn't new when I got it.
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I've accidentally left the Sky pause logo on my Pioneer for ages and still not screen burnt. I reckon you'll be fine
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I thought this thread would be about current Plasmas.
I bought my very first flat screen TV a couple of months ago. I looked at all the screens in the shop but to my eyes the Panasonic plasma I got was easily the best picture at the 42/48 inch size. The colour on all the LCD screens looked kind of washed out in comparison. |
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I thought this thread would be about current Plasmas.
I bought my very first flat screen TV a couple of months ago. I looked at all the screens in the shop but to my eyes the Panasonic plasma I got was easily the best picture at the 42/48 inch size. The colour on all the LCD screens looked kind of washed out in comparison. |
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Panasonic are reportedly going to stop manufacturing plasmas from next year:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24458805 |
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Panasonic are reportedly going to stop manufacturing plasmas from next year:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24458805 Maybe i should buy a plasma, make sure it works and then put it up and not use it until my old set goes pop. LCD sets also seems to be easy to damage, my plasma have a solid screen and is also easier to clean. |
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Panasonic are reportedly going to stop manufacturing plasmas from next year:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24458805 |
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