Panasonic 42" Plasma

Janey123 · 16-10-2008, 16:54

Hi guys,

Wondering if anyone can help. We have a Panasonic plasma TV, bought about 3 years ago (not an HD tv).

When we had Sky+ installed last year, I was discussing the possibility of SKY+HD with the SKY engineer and I said something like "I'll have to think about it 'cos it would mean a new telly". He looked at the back of our telly and said "no, it's OK, you've got a slot in this one, you'll be able to connect Sky HD".

Does anyone know what he was referring to? Sorry I can't give the actual model no. of the TV at the mo 'cos I'm at work.

clockworks999 · 16-10-2008, 17:05

HDMI socket is what you are looking for. Bit like a bigger USB socket.

skinj · 16-10-2008, 17:18

He might mean the component socket too. (red/blue/green) sockets on the back.

clockworks999 · 16-10-2008, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinj

He might mean the component socket too. (red/blue/green) sockets on the back.

Do the latest Sky HD boxes still have component outputs?

paulr2006 · 16-10-2008, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by clockworks999

Do the latest Sky HD boxes still have component outputs?

No they don't but many installers still have old stocks with them on.

skinj · 16-10-2008, 18:17

Sky have also held some back and are available on special request to the cs team.

Janey123 · 16-10-2008, 21:25

Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the back of the telly when hubby gets home 'cos there's a GIANT spider behind it at the mo

so I'm off to my Mum's

Nigel Goodwin · 16-10-2008, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janey123

Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the back of the telly when hubby gets home 'cos there's a GIANT spider behind it at the mo

so I'm off to my Mum's

I'm disappointed in you

my daughter used to pick them up and chase her ex-boyfriend with them (he was a semi-professional wrestler!).

Janey123 · 17-10-2008, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I'm disappointed in you

my daughter used to pick them up and chase her ex-boyfriend with them (he was a semi-professional wrestler!).

OMG !! pick one up ??!!

(shudder ......)

16-10-2008, 16:54	#1
Janey123 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 301	Panasonic 42" Plasma Hi guys, Wondering if anyone can help. We have a Panasonic plasma TV, bought about 3 years ago (not an HD tv). When we had Sky+ installed last year, I was discussing the possibility of SKY+HD with the SKY engineer and I said something like "I'll have to think about it 'cos it would mean a new telly". He looked at the back of our telly and said "no, it's OK, you've got a slot in this one, you'll be able to connect Sky HD". Does anyone know what he was referring to? Sorry I can't give the actual model no. of the TV at the mo 'cos I'm at work.

16-10-2008, 17:05	#2
clockworks999 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 2,014	HDMI socket is what you are looking for. Bit like a bigger USB socket.

16-10-2008, 17:18	#3
skinj Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,206	He might mean the component socket too. (red/blue/green) sockets on the back.

16-10-2008, 17:19	#4
clockworks999 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 2,014	Quote: Originally Posted by skinj He might mean the component socket too. (red/blue/green) sockets on the back. Do the latest Sky HD boxes still have component outputs?

16-10-2008, 17:27	#5
paulr2006 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,098	Quote: Originally Posted by clockworks999 Do the latest Sky HD boxes still have component outputs? No they don't but many installers still have old stocks with them on.

16-10-2008, 18:17	#6
skinj Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,206	Sky have also held some back and are available on special request to the cs team.

16-10-2008, 21:25	#7
Janey123 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 301	Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the back of the telly when hubby gets home 'cos there's a GIANT spider behind it at the mo so I'm off to my Mum's

16-10-2008, 21:34	#8
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Janey123 Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the back of the telly when hubby gets home 'cos there's a GIANT spider behind it at the mo so I'm off to my Mum's I'm disappointed in you my daughter used to pick them up and chase her ex-boyfriend with them (he was a semi-professional wrestler!).

17-10-2008, 09:20	#9
Janey123 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 301	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin I'm disappointed in you my daughter used to pick them up and chase her ex-boyfriend with them (he was a semi-professional wrestler!). OMG !! pick one up ??!! (shudder ......)

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