Comments on: Are You Getting All the Resolution You are Paying For? More Tests

By: Melany O.

Melany O. — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:24:39 +0000

I used to use 42Ã¢â‚¬Â³ Sony Wega. In common I like it but don’t know about “picture settings (brightness, hue etc.)”

By: Craig Tomczak

Craig Tomczak — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:39:29 +0000

We have a 42″ Sony Wega. We have just installed the HD receiver from Direct TV. The picture just doesn’t seem as crisp as it should for an HD picture. Do you have suggestions for a rear projection on picture settings (brightness, hue etc.)? Thanks -

By: xnappo

xnappo — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:16:59 +0000

Thanks Gary for bringing this issue to our attention.

Using the free test patterns found here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=707769

I have concluded that the Philips 42PFL7422D/37 should PASS the deinterlace/pulldown test when ‘Noise Reduction’ is set to OFF. From the manual, it sounds like ‘Noise Reduction’ is intended for analog signals. It seems using this function results in ‘bob’ deinterlacing. Also (of course) the resolution of 1-pixel lines is only accurate when the set is in 1:1 mode (called Unscaled on the set.).

Would appreciate if you could keep these finding in mind the next time you test/update the table.

xnappo

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:11:56 +0000

I would like to know what I am watching, what I actually see. I have a Samsung 720P plasma in my family room and a Samsung 1080i in my bedroom. I am using an antenna mounted in my attic space to receive local HD broadcasting. I noticed that some channels (4 NBC & 11 CBS) broadcast in 1080i, while others (7 ABC & 16 FOX) are broadcasting in 720p (At least this is what the info button on my TV remote is informing me). While watching my 720p in my famiily room, viewing channel 4 (NBC) which is being broadcased in 1080i, do I get to see 720i or 720p since my tv set is a 720p? An if I’m watching a 720p broadcast in my bedroom which is on my 1080i tv, am I actually viewing 720i? Hope this makes sense because I really would like to know.

Also, will the purchase of a HD or Blue Ray DVD player really make a big difference since my sets are 720p & 1080i (providing that I rent or purchase HD disk? I live on a budget but like certain toys :). Robert

By: mary

mary — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:45:32 +0000

I found your site very helpful…I am in the market to purchase my first lcd HD flat screen….I really like the new Sony 46 KDL-XBR4 and found a great price…I have not seen any reviews on the newer models and hope Sony has fixed the problems of the past…do you have any reviews on the XBR4?
Thanks….I am also in the market for a good surround system….any suggestions?

Done. The first KDL-46XBR4 review is up. Please check it out.

Sound system depend on budget, room size, you desire to play at a given level and decor. To may variables to make a suggestion.Ã‚Â

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By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 05:03:05 +0000

I would like to share this experience; I switched from plasma to LCD;from a Philips 42″ pixel plus to a Sony 40″ 1080p v2500. I got put down at home,there’s just no comparison on resolution. The blur on the Sony even at HD is terrible and even more expensive. I have monster cables/and a power conditioner that helped the plasma better. I regret what i did, and plan to buy a pioneer PRO940 42″ plasma since their price is now lower with a 2 year warranty.

By: joegaff76

joegaff76 — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 01:07:27 +0000

HD Guru;

I purchased 3 Samsung Slimfit TSX3082WHX CRT 30″ TVs and I absolutely love them. Is there an advantage to having a CRT over LCD and Plasma? Can I view the Native 1080i picture without any deinterlacing or conversion?

Advantges of CRTs include native resolution of 1080i (no deinterlacing or downconversion), excellent black levels and low cost. Aside from the weight and bulk, the disadvantages of CRTs are: lower screen brightness (as compared to plasma, LCD and microdisplay) and detail is restricted to the number of holes in the shadow mask (typically about 800 across in a 30″ CRT) Being an analog display device the 1080 scan lines tend to overlap, also lowering the display’s ability to render fine detail.

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By: Bruce from White Plains

Bruce from White Plains — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:37:44 +0000

in December, I purchased the Pioneer 1140HD plasma screen tv and obtained the Cablevision Optimum IO HD cablebox. Enjoying high definition broadcasts for several months, I could not wait to watch NY Mets baseball game telecasts. My first opportunity to view HD baseball this season was the Yankees’ opener. Filling my 50″ screen, I viewed a rich almost 3D 1080i broadcast – surely the NY Mets would leave me in awe when I would watch their game. Not quite. While the SNY pregame desk featuring Lee Mazilli was dazzling, the game itself was presented in 4:3 aspect ratio with a far less than HD detail. Please explain what’s happening. While the YES network showed the Yankees’ opening game in 16:9 aspect ratio in easily recognizable high definition, the SNY HD broadcast was far less stellar. Why??? Knowing that my set is configured correctly and that Optimum is carrying SNY in Westchester (White Plains), it can’t be them. So – that leaves SNY as the culprit.
Thanks!
Bruce

In the past, home games and studio are in HD, away games are in SD. This was probably the case. The Yankees opened at home, the Mets were away.

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By: Dejan Neskovic

Dejan Neskovic — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:29:35 +0000

Guru,

Thanks for all your advice and for setting up this site. There so much useful info here!!!

What about Samsung HP-S4273?

How does it stack up against other two? I was in the best buy yesterday and Samsung looked pretty good and sharp. Does this model properly deinterlace and does it have good 3:2 pulldown?

Thanks,
Dejan

By: Dejan Neskovic

Dejan Neskovic — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:53:31 +0000

I have a question regarding the importance of 3:2 signal processing.

Don’t most DVD players now days already have 3:2 pulldown processing so the signal sent to HDTV is already converted to proper format for displaying?

Is this issue at all with TV programing?

I noticed that Panasonic does not have 3:2 pulldown on their 42″ plasmas while Hitachi appears to have them, not sure about Samsung?

I do watch a lot of DVD’s(movies) and I am planing to get DVD player that can upconvert to 1080i.

I am currently looking to buy 42″ plasma and my choice has come down to these three:

1. Hitachi 42HDS69
2. Panasonic TH-42PX600U
3. Samsung HP-S4273

Have you reviewed any of these and what would be your pick?

Thanks,
Dejan

The Panny and Hitachi are two top picks

Panasonic has deeper blacks and higher contrast ratio with a 1024 x 768 resoultion

Hitachi has a 1024 x 1080i resolution, but not as deep blacks.

Sitting closer with more room lighting I would pick Hitachi

Sitting further from the screen (see the HD Guru chart for guidence) at lower ambient light levels give the Panasonic the edge.

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