petetherock Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 Hi friends Now that I have got one of the last pieces in my HT - the video display, I hope friends who also own this TV can share their tips and info so that others may benefit. First can the owners come in? 1) petetherock - 507 XG (bought as a display set - <5k - BD PC SHOW 5/07 ) The set should be mounted slightly below eye level, eg if it is wall mounted, about 90 cm from the ground or if it is on a shelf, about 40-45cm off the ground for my 50" Running in: How long is a common question on heaps of threads all over the world. I was told by the Pioneer man, abut 100hrs is fine, and just drop the settings by about 20% or so. I currently use 20 on the contrast and keep all the boosting setting off first. Actually when it is viewed in dim light you get a very bright picture still. This website gives details of running in and also settings for different connections: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=731242&page=57&pp=30 A review of the Pio 507 and 427: http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-bin/displayreview.php?reviewid=7010 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-bin/displayreview.php?reviewid=6994 Entering the menu: ************DO NOT PLAY WITH THIS UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING************** To Enter the Service Menu Start with the plasma turned OFF Make sure you point the remote directly at the IR sensor in the tv Press the I (info) button (directly above blue/play button) on the remote (just press, do not hold) Wait 3 seconds Press LEFT, UP, LEFT, RIGHT then POWER If done correctly, the plasma turns on and the INFORMATION page is displayed, will change 3 times on its own quickly. You should see this: Navigate to the 3rd screen to see the number of hours. Settings for the Pioneer 9 Gen panel: http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=45450.msg444380#msg444380 Pioneer Settings forum: http://www.controlcal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=49
wentworth1624705857 Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 First can the owners come in? 1] petetherock - 507 XG (bought as a display set - <5k 5/07 ) 2) wentworth - 427 Taking delivery this coming Sat.
yellowhandman Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 the review of the 427 states that it won't receive 1080p/50-60hz inputs from upscaling DVD players...what does this mean, in realworld terms? does it mean that a denon 2930 or upscaling XE1 or PS3 would be wasted on this display?
yellowhandman Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 Why not come and see it in action, when I get my panel :) you're on! if you're serious...
chubbyman Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 1] petetherock - 507 XG (bought as a display set - <5k 5/07 ) 2) wentworth - 427 Taking delivery this coming Sat. 3) chubbyman - 427 (delivery end of the month)
wentworth1624705857 Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 Haha if I'm invited I could bring over my vintage Cary Audio CD-301 tube cd player for an audio 1-2.
agesis Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 1] petetherock - 507 XG (bought as a display set - <5k 5/07 ) 2) wentworth - 427 Taking delivery this coming Sat. 3) chubbyman - 427 (delivery end of the month) 4) agesis - 427 Taking delivery this coming Sat
bloob Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 1] petetherock - 507 XG (bought as a display set - <5k 5/07 ) 2) wentworth - 427 Taking delivery this coming Sat. 3) chubbyman - 427 (delivery end of the month) 4) agesis - 427 Taking delivery this coming Sat 5) bloob - 427, installed 2 months ago I have 2 DVD players connected to my 427 - Pioneer DV-S737 via component, RCA audio to 427, 480p - Oppo DV-981HD via HDMI, Digital coax to Bose LS30, upscale to 720p Installation - table stand, 9ft (about 3m) from sofa
HT102 Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 Ming and HT102, if you can wait, the new one maybe your baby :) Thks bro for the links. Hopefully the 8th-gen full-HD will suppress my upgraditits for the next 3 years. Actually I can hardly wait anymore.. my 2 kids are fighting for the only TV in the apt.. the 3-year-old is now trying to learn how to operate my PJ. >:(
agesis Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 Anyone care to share their setting configured for their 427 (esp those who have done the ISF calibration) ? I got these "so-called" optimal setting from one of the AV forum. AV selection = user Contrast = 32 Brightness = +3 Color = +5 Tint = -2 Sharpness = -4 Pure Cinema = Off CTI = Off DNR = Low MPEG NR = Low
audionoob1624705779 Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 Anyone care to share their setting configured for their 427 (esp those who have done the ISF calibration) ? They did a ISF calibration on my 427 but they locked the exact tweaks in the menu so that I can't see it....I can't even change any of the ISF parameters ???
scoobydoo Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 1] petetherock - 507 XG (bought as a display set - <5k 5/07 ) 2) wentworth - 427 Taking delivery this coming Sat. 3) chubbyman - 427 (delivery end of the month) 4) agesis - 427 Taking delivery this coming Sat 5) bloob - 427, installed 2 months ago 6) Scoobydoo - 427 installed in Oct 06
petetherock Posted June 5, 2007 Author Posted June 5, 2007 *** beware this change can muck up your TV *** technician Special Mode: > > 1.Switch TV off > 2.Press info & hold button for 3-5 sec > 3.Left Arrow > 4.Up Arrow > 5.Left Arrow > 6.Right Arrow > 7.On > 8.Down Arrow to scroll > 9.Press "Menu" to switch off special mode. Live dangerously :)
crankster Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 Kind soul please advise how to check for dead pixel on 427 and what is the dp warranty for this model? Not delivered yet but want to be prepared to check on the spot when delivered.
petetherock Posted June 6, 2007 Author Posted June 6, 2007 Try this website: http://www.gdargaud.net/Hack/DeadPixels.html Some other info: http://www.dtvforum.info/lofiversion/index.php/t25528.html
agesis Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 What exactly does this setting do? ??? Any kind souls can share how to check on the timer to see how long the TV have been power on? Juz want to make sure that Best Denki don't give me a display set... *** beware this change can muck up your TV *** technician Special Mode: > > 1.Switch TV off > 2.Press info & hold button for 3-5 sec > 3.Left Arrow > 4.Up Arrow > 5.Left Arrow > 6.Right Arrow > 7.On > 8.Down Arrow to scroll > 9.Press "Menu" to switch off special mode. Live dangerously :)
petetherock Posted June 6, 2007 Author Posted June 6, 2007 This enters the service menu DO IT WITH CAUTION http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412331&highlight=427+service+menu What exactly does this setting do? ??? Any kind souls can share how to check on the timer to see how long the TV have been power on? Juz want to make sure that Best Denki don't give me a display set...
petetherock Posted June 6, 2007 Author Posted June 6, 2007 http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425300&highlight=pioneer+settings
petetherock Posted June 6, 2007 Author Posted June 6, 2007 This calculates the viewing distance: http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancemetric.html
petetherock Posted June 6, 2007 Author Posted June 6, 2007 Another review of the 5070: http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/pioneer-pdp-5070hd-plasma
agesis Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 Million thanks. This enters the service menu DO IT WITH CAUTION http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412331&highlight=427+service+menu
agesis Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 No, I couldn't locate the so-called "info" button posted in the forum. I tested a couple of times with different button but it's didn't work. ??? My guess is that the method may only be valid for US or Europe set. Sure So have you got your answer and entered the menu?
petetherock Posted June 11, 2007 Author Posted June 11, 2007 Another review of the 4270 with settings: http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Pioneer-PDP4270XD/
agesis Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Juz received the set on Sat, i tuned down the setting for run-in. My wife and I watch the DVD "Happy Feet" with the Pioneer DVD player that comes with it. Even with the run-in setting, the PQ is quite impressive. I try to set it to 1080p but got a blank screen instead, managed to set the output on 1080i. The Pioneer tech said that 1080i is the max that can be displayed on 427 using the DVD player. ???
petetherock Posted June 11, 2007 Author Posted June 11, 2007 You should check if 1080p is enabled on your Pioneer, some are not. P
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