Panasonic TV Owners & Discussion Thread

[dbchoong]

As the 42PV8 is 1024x768 native, how's the performance if hooked to a PC?

 

:)

[aaragore]

Hey to all the TH-800PY owners out there with a ps3 or 360...can you advise me on what the best tv settings (optimal settings) are when playing games? i.e. brightness contrast color etc?

 

im using the settings recommended in AVS forum..here it goes~

to ps3 via hdmi RGB limited

 

cinema mode

picture 74

brightness 48

colour 46

sharpness 0

xy color off

temp warm

"the rest all off"

 

these are my settings for blu ray play back n they look good to me, deep blacks n good shadow details, colours are very natural~ u can try pumping more picture if ur in a dark room.

 

 

[blaast6]

Don't they all have glass?

That's what I thought, but the sales guy tapped his (wedding) ring on the front, and the PX80 sounded more dull (like plastic), compared to a more definite glass sound on the PZ800.

[The Witzl]

Best to hook the PS3 optical up to an AVR if you want 5.1.

The optical out on the TV will output 5.1 on HD FTA broadcasts that are broadcast in 5.1. All other inputs (HDMI, AV1/2/3/4 etc) are all passthrough in 2.0. So still hook up the optical from TV to AVR, but better to use the optical from the PS3 direct to AVR.

Really? I didnt know that!!

I've got my 50PX80A hooked up with the optical output going to the Amplifier, and all my sources going to the TV via HDMI (Xbox, DVD, etc).

When i play GTA-IV on the xbox... it seems to be in true 5.1 though? Likewise when i play DVDs.

What about the 50PZ850A? My dad just bought one, and I need to plan out his system setup. Does this one also only pass through in 2.0?

[relliksalta]

It could be that your receiver is converting the 2.0 signal to 5.1 PLXII or whatever it is ?

I have my SD Topfield PVR, Pioneer DVD player and x360 all going to the Onkyo 705 and then onto the PX80A via the single HDMI. Optical cable from TV back to the Onkyo for 5.1 from the internal tuner. All works perfectly, although in future I'll replace the topfield 6000 with a HD one and then I wont need the internal tuner from the TV and wont need to switch inputs if I use DVD/360 or PVR.

[flashman12071503561286]

It could be that your receiver is converting the 2.0 signal to 5.1 PLXII or whatever it is ?

I have my SD Topfield PVR, Pioneer DVD player and x360 all going to the Onkyo 705 and then onto the PX80A via the single HDMI. Optical cable from TV back to the Onkyo for 5.1 from the internal tuner. All works perfectly, although in future I'll replace the topfield 6000 with a HD one and then I wont need the internal tuner from the TV and wont need to switch inputs if I use DVD/360 or PVR.

This 'How much you pay' thread is big enough as it is, why not start another thread for technical stuff?

[SNAG]

I might be interested to purchase a normal HD set top box, so if anyone's offloading theirs, do let me know.

[ravi.dusty]

well im grabbing a TH-50PZ800A for $2000 from jb tomorrow, not sure whether to extend warranty though?

[diesel]

well im grabbing a TH-50PZ800A for $2000 from jb tomorrow, not sure whether to extend warranty though?

Wow

That's a fantastic price!!! Makes me tempted to upgrade from my 50PX600...

Hang on a sec...my next screen has to be bigger

[cjgolf]

well im grabbing a TH-50PZ800A for $2000 from jb tomorrow, not sure whether to extend warranty though?

Is that the right model number ?

For $2k

which JB store

[agrif78]

I went to my HN today and they said they could do $2500 for the TH50PZ800A, but hey $2000 is preferable.

Please upload a receipt tomorrow.

[Drizt]

I went to my HN today and they said they could do $2500 for the TH50PZ800A, but hey $2000 is preferable.

Please upload a receipt tomorrow.

Tis a good price.

I bought one yesterday from Good Guys opposite High point and the best price they would do (even with a $1790 fridge) was $2600. Better electrical opposite it had it for $2548 but they didn't have one in stock and wouldnt have one in till December sometime. HN around the corner wouldn't even match the $2600, and was $200 dearer on the fridge

[ravi.dusty]

yer the model is correct (TH50PZ800A). it was jb in epping. the only problem is that i have work tomorrow, and dont finish until 5pm... but ill probably finish early so i can pick it up. and yer i post the receipt. one final thing, do you guys think it worth getting extended warrant?

[bertzz99]

I think getting the warranty extended is worth it if you pay the standard 10%.

[cjgolf]

yer the model is correct (TH50PZ800A). it was jb in epping. the only problem is that i have work tomorrow, and dont finish until 5pm... but ill probably finish early so i can pick it up. and yer i post the receipt. one final thing, do you guys think it worth getting extended warrant?

there is no store listed at Epping online?

cld u provide more info

[dlpnut1503560389]

there is no store listed at Epping online?

cld u provide more info

Look again there are two of them, both under epping, vic.

[ravi.dusty]

yep there are 2 jb's in epping, one in the plaza and the other at this homecentre thing (or next to the church)

[agrif78]

Extended Warranty is worth it imo - at least say extra 2 yrs so 3 in total.

Or... purchase with AMEX card and get extra 1 yr warranty free through using that card if you have one.

[blaast6]

well im grabbing a TH-50PZ800A for $2000 from jb tomorrow, not sure whether to extend warranty though?

I was at JB Epping Plaza yesterday and they could only knock $50 from the sticker price, so ~$2650!!!

Would they want to sell two at that price if I tag along

[flashman12071503561286]

well im grabbing a TH-50PZ800A for $2000 from jb tomorrow, not sure whether to extend warranty though?

That is by far (like $500) the cheapest price yet so excuse my pessimism when I say it must be a mistake... Hoping its not but it must be...

Can't wait to see the receipt....

[cjgolf]

Look again there are two of them, both under epping, vic.

sorry I was thinking Epping, Sydney. I did not realise there was an Epping in Melbourne.

[Stormer]

That is by far (like $500) the cheapest price yet so excuse my pessimism when I say it must be a mistake... Hoping its not but it must be...

Can't wait to see the receipt....

Yep i'm in the same boat. I don't think even JB employees would get it at that price let alone someone off the street so i can't see it happening.

Which JB in Epping was it? The one in the Plaza or the one on High St?

[pneu]

Is it a 50PZ80A perhaps? Even still $2000 is damn cheap.

[flashman12071503561286]

Is it a 50PZ80A perhaps? Even still $2000 is damn cheap.

More likely a 50PX80A in which case its not a good price at all.... have to wait to see..

[tiger6222]

yesterday when down to suntec... grab a 42PV8H@S$1330 w $700 V + Wall mount + 3 yrs warranty

 

1) jeffong - 50PV70 (brand new for $3888 w/ free $100 Robinsons voucher at PC Show)

2) joe78 - 42PV70 (HN - Oct 08)

3) ming1881 - 50PV70 + 32 LX70MS (Comdex Sep07 $4099 + $899 w/free $150 NTUC voucher & $100 voucher + HDMI cables)

4) Darthfunk - 50PY700H (Sitex Nov 07 $3799 + $400 NTUC + $100 Taka vouchers + HN 5yr Warranty) Top up $1400 for exchange.

5) darthmax - 50PV70 (Sitex Nov '07 $3699 w/free $600 Taka + $200 NTUC voucher + HN 5 yrs warranty)

6) Bernie7 - 42PV60 ($2900 with $800 NTUC vouchers) Bought 1 yr ago, still very happy with it

7) kwekey - 42PY700H (BD Dec'07, $3799 + SC-PT850 HTS + $200 NTUC voucher + 5yr BD Warranty + 29" Pierre Cardin Lugguage Bag + HDMI cable)

Cool snip3r - 42PV70H (HN - Dec 08 Roadshow)

9) Centurion9990 - 2x42PV70H (Sitex Nov 07 $1999 each + HN 5 yrs warrenty each + $800 Taka Vouchers + Monster Screen Cleaner)

10) roaringflamer - 42PV70 (audio house $1999 + $200 shell vouchers)

11) trashley - 42PV70 (HN - oct 07, $2199 + $400 shell + 5yr hn warranty)

12) pingu - 42PV70 (Gain City Sep 07, $2100+ $500 NTUC + 3yrs Panny warranty)

13) GC-50PY700H (Channel 5 HD Roadshow Launch + $5150 + $800 NTUC Vouchers + $100 Taka Vouchers + 1 Foldable Bicycle + BEST 5 Years)

14) hummer - 42PV70 (Sitex 07, $1950 + $200 NTUC voucher + $200 taka voucher (which I used to buy a PS3 Cheesy) + 5yrs HN warranty)

15) HardCORE - 50PY700H (Channel 5 HD roadshow, $5150, gifts: $800 Shell vouchers + $100 Taka vouchers + Travelbag + BD 5 Yr Warranty)

16) ascdf13 - 42PY700H (Panasonic Dec roadshow, $3500+SC-PT850 HTS + $300 voucher)

17) Annapurna -  50PY700H (Channel 5 HD Roadshow Launch, $5150 + $900 NTUC Vouchers + 1st month free installment + 3% Credit Card rebate+ 1 Foldable Bicycle + BEST 5 Years)

18) mixmasternrv - 50PV70 (Dec 22 Parisilk $2641 w/o GST [$2825]+ 3 year Panasonic warranty)

19) Specky - 50PY700H (Sitex '07)

20) Heng - 50PY700H ($5399 + $800 NTUC + BD 5yrs)

21) Norman - 42PV70 (Gain City , $2000 and S$300 NTUC voucher)

22) Zanshen - 42PV70 (HN, 2099 + $700 + HN 5yrs)

23) Wolf - 42PV70 (IT show - 8Mar2008, $1999 + $800 vouchers + 5yrs warranty)

24) twsh - 42PV70 (IT show - 9Mar2008, $1999 + $800 vouchers + 1st month free installment ($83) + 5 yrs warranty BD + 2% rebate($40) on next purchase = nett nett $1076.

25) chansters - 50PV80 (15 June 2008, $3299 + $300 Taka vouchers)

26) goingmmobile - 42PV8 HN expo show ($1799 + $200 taka voucher + 5 year warranty + Pana HDMI cable)

27) Zack48 - 15 june 42PV8 PC SHOW ($1650 + 400 voucher + 3yrs warranty + HTiB )

28) HT102 - 42PY800H (PC Show 15Jun'08 - $2999 + $600 vouchers + 3yrs warranty + Pana HDMI cable)

29) chickenchops/wedgehammer - 42PY700 (Expo Full HD Show May'08 = $2499  + $900 vouchers  + 3yrs warranty)

30) auratux - 42PY700H (PC Show Jun 2008 - $2199 + $500 vouchers + 3yrs warranty + Pana HDMI cable)

31) DanDon - 50PV80 (BD - 13 Jun 08, $3799 + $300 vouchers + BD 5 yrs warranty + pana HDMI cable)

32) ah_toh - 42PV8 (PC show 14 Jun 08, $1799 + $200 ntuc vouchers + $200 taka vouchers + SC-PT160 home theater system + DVD-S2 player + 3 yrs warranty)

33) siowkow - 42PY700H (PC Show Jun 2008 - $2299 + $500 vouchers + 3yrs warranty)

34) Natsicnarf - 50PY700H (IMM Roadshow 2 July 2008 - $3999 + $500 Ntuc Vouchers + $200 Taka Vouchers + Folding Bicycle)

35) kimyong - 42PY800H (NTUC xTRA roadshow end Jun08 - $2999 + $500 NTUC vouchers + 3yrs warranty)

36) Beware -42PV8 (Best Denki PS 12July2008 - $1718 + $200 NTUC vouchers + $100 Taka vouchers + SCPT160 Home Theater + 5yrs)

37) DizzyD 42PV80

38) sknight - 42 PV8H (OC find too big, giving headache - not sure if to sell   

39) WHKC068 – 50PY700H (BD PS Roadshow 27 Jul 2008, $3888 + $500 NTUC vouchers + $200 Taka vouchers + 5 yrs warranty, delivered on 2 Aug 2008!)

40) Grunt - 42PY800H (BD Taka 2 Aug 2008, $3050 + $400 NTUC + $200 Taka + Safety 5 + 2 x HDMI Cables) / 42PV8 (BD Taka 2 Aug 2008, $1699 + $200 NTUC + $100 Taka + HT + Safety 5 + 2 x HDMI Cables)

(41) pongz 50PY800

(42) Tvr_007 - 1x42PV70 & 1x42PV7

43) Kelang - 42PV8 - $1299 (no free gift, no voucher, just TV Smiley)

44) Plasmasiao - 42PV80 - $1399

45) jboy - 42PY800H $2490.70 = $2599 - $108.3 (waive one month UOB installment) + $200 Taka + $400 NTUC + 3 Yrs Warranty

46) Sunblock - 50PY850 ($200 Taka + $400 NTUC + 2 x HDMI cables + 3 Yrs n additional 2 Yrs Warranty

47) Chiam321 - 42PV80 at $1549, 19 Oct @ MDS United Sq ($300 Shell/Taka voucher, Wall Mount and Table Stand, 3years Warranty)

48) IwishIwasToneDeaf - 42PV8 $1400 ($300 Shell/NTUC voucher, Wall Mount and Table Stand, 3 years Warranty, Visa Payment)

49) http - 42PY800H, $2199, $200 Taka/Shell voucher, wall mount, table stand, 3 year agent warranty, Panasonic DVD-S54GCS-K worth $179, 18 Oct 2008, Harvey Norman road show at Suntec, cash.

50) dbchoong - 42PV8, $1399, $700 vouchers, wall mount, table stand.. paid additional $140 for total 5 yrs warranty...

51) SNAG- 42PV8, $1399, $700 vouchers, wall mount, table stand.. (should I pay $140 for the 5 years warranty?)

52) jeffong - 42PV8, $1399, $700 vouchers..

53) Ken - 42PV8, $1399, $600 vouchers.

54) tiger6222 - 42PV8H@S$1330 w $700 V + Wall mount + 3 yrs warranty