Bought an HD Ready TV

meaton · 16-01-2006, 14:57

Hey guys, i just bought this which is being delivered on friday..

Have i made a good decision? I wasnt sure what to get but i know i wanted hd ready...

http://www.thomson-europe.com/UK_EN/...on+TV,44DLW616

Thanks!

Michael

neiln · 16-01-2006, 15:30

If you have seen it running and got a good demo and liked it enough to buy it, you should have no problems. It's up to you if you like it or not and not what others think.
Looks like a nice set. Should produce a nice image. Just remember to adjust the settings, as out of the box it will probably look not to good.

meaton · 16-01-2006, 15:57

Thanks, i was kinda hinting towards the technical side of it, as i know it looks good and seems to do what want..was just wondering how long it'd last me.. so to speak...

camaj · 16-01-2006, 17:20

You'll have to get a HDMI to DVI adaptor I'd say and while 720p is good 1080p is really where it's at

meaton · 16-01-2006, 17:24

What would i need that adaptor for?

camaj · 16-01-2006, 18:16

I belive you've got a HDCP capable DVI input but not a HDMI input. If you have something with a HDMI output you'll have to use an adaptor to fit it in the tv.

meaton · 16-01-2006, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaj

I belive you've got a HDCP capable DVI input but not a HDMI input. If you have something with a HDMI output you'll have to use an adaptor to fit it in the tv.

Is that like where i'd have to buy a scart lead in the case of SD broadcasts/tv's/equipment.. ?

As far as i was aware, as long as the TV has the "HD Ready" logo/badge it was compatible with other HD equipment, i thought that was part of the conditions to display the "HD Ready" logo?

Michael

Dan27 · 16-01-2006, 18:39

DVI is compatible, but it wont be the standard input used. That'll be HDMI. Look Here for a picture of what you need

You will need to get a RCA to Minijack cable to get the audio to your TV as DVI doesnt carry audio.

camaj · 16-01-2006, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by meaton

As far as i was aware, as long as the TV has the "HD Ready" logo/badge it was compatible with other HD equipment, i thought that was part of the conditions to display the "HD Ready" logo?

That's correct but that doesn't mean you won't need an adapter.

It's like buying something that only has composite out and you need a scart adaptor if your tv only has a scart input

meaton · 16-01-2006, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaj

That's correct but that doesn't mean you won't need an adapter.

It's like buying something that only has composite out and you need a scart adaptor if your tv only has a scart input

Oh right, Thanks guys.. So anyone recommend a place to buy this/these cable(s) from? If i was to buy offline, what sorta price would i be looking at?

Thanks

Michael

Dan27 · 16-01-2006, 19:19

Your comet should have an adaptor like the one I posted for £30. They will get cheaper over the next few months though.

neiln · 17-01-2006, 18:51

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tv...=Adapters.html
I use one of these and it's fine. Don't pay £30, that's abit on the steep side.

meaton · 17-01-2006, 18:56

Thanks.

SkyHD is a few more months away yet, hopefully prices will come down.. unless i'll need it for now? The TV is coming on friday, it'll work with my normal sky+ box and other things right?

Michael

neiln · 17-01-2006, 19:14

Yes. At the moment sky boxes use scart cables and sky+ can use scart or s-video.

muppetman11 · 17-01-2006, 20:23

Sorry if this sounds stupid but im a newbie to this HD thing. I have a Samsung LE32R41BD which has a resolution of 1366 x 768 and carrys the HD Ready logo will this output good pictures at 720p and 1080i.

And my second question is if Blu Ray players are going to have there films in 1080p will this mean my screen wont be compatible with Blu Ray.

Cheers

GARETH197901 · 17-01-2006, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by meaton

Hey guys, i just bought this which is being delivered on friday..

Have i made a good decision? I wasnt sure what to get but i know i wanted hd ready...

http://www.thomson-europe.com/UK_EN/...on+TV,44DLW616

Thanks!

Michael

This is the same tv i have and it is very good,like many posters have said it has dvi(hdcp) not hdmi so a converter lead will be required to use hdmi ,but they are not really expensive,overall over the few weeks i have had mine i have been impressed

meaton · 17-01-2006, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by GARETH197901

This is the same tv i have and it is very good,like many posters have said it has dvi(hdcp) not hdmi so a converter lead will be required to use hdmi ,but they are not really expensive,overall over the few weeks i have had mine i have been impressed

Cool.. I Dont suppose you could show any pictures? I'm as excited as a little boy the day before christmas.. i cant wait to get it..

also, using the adaptor can i still expect the same quality as if it had the right connections on the tv itself?

Thanks,

Michael

GARETH197901 · 17-01-2006, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by meaton

Cool.. I Dont suppose you could show any pictures? I'm as excited as a little boy the day before christmas.. i cant wait to get it..

also, using the adaptor can i still expect the same quality as if it had the right connections on the tv itself?

Thanks,

Michael

ill see what i can do about the photos,but the only difference as far as i can see between dvi and hdmi is that hdmi carrys the sound as well whereas dvi only carrys pictures

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/9210/imag00508gq.jpg

Last edited by GARETH197901 : 17-01-2006 at 22:06.

russellelly · 17-01-2006, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by meaton

Cool.. I Dont suppose you could show any pictures? I'm as excited as a little boy the day before christmas.. i cant wait to get it..

also, using the adaptor can i still expect the same quality as if it had the right connections on the tv itself?

Thanks,

Michael

Since both HDMI and DVI are digital there should theoreticallty be no loss in quality (if there was they wouldn't slap HD Ready on HDMI-less sets).

camaj · 18-01-2006, 03:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11

And my second question is if Blu Ray players are going to have there films in 1080p will this mean my screen wont be compatible with Blu Ray.

It doesn't work like that, exactly. Most HD sources can output a variety of resolutions and your TV probably can upscale and downscale various resolutions. What it means is that you'll be able to watch but in the highest resolution your TV supports which is 1080i downscaled to 768p

Dan27 · 18-01-2006, 07:58

Yep camaj, BluRay and HD-DVD players and recorders should be like the Xbox 360 in that you will be able to select what output you would like.

16-01-2006, 14:57	#1
meaton Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ramsey, Isle of Man Posts: 245	Bought an HD Ready TV Hey guys, i just bought this which is being delivered on friday.. Have i made a good decision? I wasnt sure what to get but i know i wanted hd ready... http://www.thomson-europe.com/UK_EN/...on+TV,44DLW616 Thanks! Michael

16-01-2006, 15:30	#2
neiln Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 247	If you have seen it running and got a good demo and liked it enough to buy it, you should have no problems. It's up to you if you like it or not and not what others think. Looks like a nice set. Should produce a nice image. Just remember to adjust the settings, as out of the box it will probably look not to good.

16-01-2006, 15:57	#3
meaton Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ramsey, Isle of Man Posts: 245	Thanks, i was kinda hinting towards the technical side of it, as i know it looks good and seems to do what want..was just wondering how long it'd last me.. so to speak...

16-01-2006, 17:20	#4
camaj Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 813	You'll have to get a HDMI to DVI adaptor I'd say and while 720p is good 1080p is really where it's at

16-01-2006, 17:24	#5
meaton Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ramsey, Isle of Man Posts: 245	What would i need that adaptor for?

16-01-2006, 18:16	#6
camaj Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 813	I belive you've got a HDCP capable DVI input but not a HDMI input. If you have something with a HDMI output you'll have to use an adaptor to fit it in the tv.

16-01-2006, 18:25	#7
meaton Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ramsey, Isle of Man Posts: 245	Quote: Originally Posted by camaj I belive you've got a HDCP capable DVI input but not a HDMI input. If you have something with a HDMI output you'll have to use an adaptor to fit it in the tv. Is that like where i'd have to buy a scart lead in the case of SD broadcasts/tv's/equipment.. ? As far as i was aware, as long as the TV has the "HD Ready" logo/badge it was compatible with other HD equipment, i thought that was part of the conditions to display the "HD Ready" logo? Michael

16-01-2006, 18:39	#8
Dan27 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: By The Sea Posts: 9,574	DVI is compatible, but it wont be the standard input used. That'll be HDMI. Look Here for a picture of what you need You will need to get a RCA to Minijack cable to get the audio to your TV as DVI doesnt carry audio.

16-01-2006, 19:07	#9
camaj Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 813	Quote: Originally Posted by meaton As far as i was aware, as long as the TV has the "HD Ready" logo/badge it was compatible with other HD equipment, i thought that was part of the conditions to display the "HD Ready" logo? That's correct but that doesn't mean you won't need an adapter. It's like buying something that only has composite out and you need a scart adaptor if your tv only has a scart input

16-01-2006, 19:13	#10
meaton Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ramsey, Isle of Man Posts: 245	Quote: Originally Posted by camaj That's correct but that doesn't mean you won't need an adapter. It's like buying something that only has composite out and you need a scart adaptor if your tv only has a scart input Oh right, Thanks guys.. So anyone recommend a place to buy this/these cable(s) from? If i was to buy offline, what sorta price would i be looking at? Thanks Michael

16-01-2006, 19:19	#11
Dan27 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: By The Sea Posts: 9,574	Your comet should have an adaptor like the one I posted for £30. They will get cheaper over the next few months though.

17-01-2006, 18:51	#12
neiln Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 247	http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tv...=Adapters.html I use one of these and it's fine. Don't pay £30, that's abit on the steep side.

17-01-2006, 18:56	#13
meaton Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ramsey, Isle of Man Posts: 245	Thanks. SkyHD is a few more months away yet, hopefully prices will come down.. unless i'll need it for now? The TV is coming on friday, it'll work with my normal sky+ box and other things right? Michael

17-01-2006, 19:14	#14
neiln Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 247	Yes. At the moment sky boxes use scart cables and sky+ can use scart or s-video.

17-01-2006, 20:23	#15
muppetman11 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,162	Sorry if this sounds stupid but im a newbie to this HD thing. I have a Samsung LE32R41BD which has a resolution of 1366 x 768 and carrys the HD Ready logo will this output good pictures at 720p and 1080i. And my second question is if Blu Ray players are going to have there films in 1080p will this mean my screen wont be compatible with Blu Ray. Cheers

17-01-2006, 20:46	#16
GARETH197901 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: XBL-JediScho PSN-Gareth1979 Posts: 22,127	Quote: Originally Posted by meaton Hey guys, i just bought this which is being delivered on friday.. Have i made a good decision? I wasnt sure what to get but i know i wanted hd ready... http://www.thomson-europe.com/UK_EN/...on+TV,44DLW616 Thanks! Michael This is the same tv i have and it is very good,like many posters have said it has dvi(hdcp) not hdmi so a converter lead will be required to use hdmi ,but they are not really expensive,overall over the few weeks i have had mine i have been impressed

17-01-2006, 21:33	#17
meaton Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ramsey, Isle of Man Posts: 245	Quote: Originally Posted by GARETH197901 This is the same tv i have and it is very good,like many posters have said it has dvi(hdcp) not hdmi so a converter lead will be required to use hdmi ,but they are not really expensive,overall over the few weeks i have had mine i have been impressed Cool.. I Dont suppose you could show any pictures? I'm as excited as a little boy the day before christmas.. i cant wait to get it.. also, using the adaptor can i still expect the same quality as if it had the right connections on the tv itself? Thanks, Michael

17-01-2006, 21:43	#18
GARETH197901 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: XBL-JediScho PSN-Gareth1979 Posts: 22,127	Quote: Originally Posted by meaton Cool.. I Dont suppose you could show any pictures? I'm as excited as a little boy the day before christmas.. i cant wait to get it.. also, using the adaptor can i still expect the same quality as if it had the right connections on the tv itself? Thanks, Michael ill see what i can do about the photos,but the only difference as far as i can see between dvi and hdmi is that hdmi carrys the sound as well whereas dvi only carrys pictures http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/9210/imag00508gq.jpg Last edited by GARETH197901 : 17-01-2006 at 22:06.

17-01-2006, 21:44	#19
russellelly Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,720	Quote: Originally Posted by meaton Cool.. I Dont suppose you could show any pictures? I'm as excited as a little boy the day before christmas.. i cant wait to get it.. also, using the adaptor can i still expect the same quality as if it had the right connections on the tv itself? Thanks, Michael Since both HDMI and DVI are digital there should theoreticallty be no loss in quality (if there was they wouldn't slap HD Ready on HDMI-less sets).

18-01-2006, 03:30	#20
camaj Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 813	Quote: Originally Posted by muppetman11 And my second question is if Blu Ray players are going to have there films in 1080p will this mean my screen wont be compatible with Blu Ray. It doesn't work like that, exactly. Most HD sources can output a variety of resolutions and your TV probably can upscale and downscale various resolutions. What it means is that you'll be able to watch but in the highest resolution your TV supports which is 1080i downscaled to 768p

18-01-2006, 07:58	#21
Dan27 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: By The Sea Posts: 9,574	Yep camaj, BluRay and HD-DVD players and recorders should be like the Xbox 360 in that you will be able to select what output you would like.

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