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joann
Posted on 20th November, 2006
i’m waiting to see the up dated info…
Alex Belth
Posted on 20th November, 2006
Hello, I’m curious to know what you think of the TV Panasonic TH-50PX60U. Thank you kindly.
Joe Zing
Posted on 20th November, 2006
Looking forward to your site.
tracie
Posted on 21st November, 2006
Hi, I’m new to HD. I just bought a 46″ Samsung LCD Full 1080 HD TV. Dish has came out and put up my new HD sat. but I am not impressed. Local channels move and distort on the screen so bad it gives me a headach to watch. Cable channels are better, and the few HD channels are better than the cable BUT they distort. I have had NO luck with dish and if it didnt cost a fortune to get out of my contract I would have. From the beginning I have been upset with dish regarding service and information on the whole HD situation. So my question is: am I doing something wrong? could something be hooked up incorrectly? Dish did not change the cables coming into the house when changing the satelite could that be the problem? The HD receiver from Dish did come with new monster cables to hook the TV to the receiver? Please help, I’m very unhappy with the TV Viewing, not sure where the problem is. I was told that once hooked to HD the picture would be great. It didnt even “wow” me a little. I hate the fact that I spent 3000.00 on the tv and around 300 for Dish HD hook up the picture isnt much better than my 10 year old projection TV……………..
I am not clear regarding the “distortion” Is the image out of proportion or does it have video noise or another condition?
regards,
hd guru
John
Posted on 21st November, 2006
Tracie,
I have Hi Def dish network and a 2 year old Sony 42″ HD set, and I just love the picture of the few hi def channels. Regular channels are no better, nor any worse than a regular tv. I sure hope you get this worked out ’cause you’re missing quite a show.
John
John
Posted on 21st November, 2006
HD Guru,
I do have a question regarding satellite HD…I can’t get a straight answer from either company regarding the availability of any of the network channels in HD. The only one I’m able to get via Dish Network is CBS out of New York. Is there any way to get more from Dish? What about DirectTV?
It’s frustrating to have such a great TV, but not being able to all of its potential.
Thanks,
John
John,
I need more information. Where do you live? Dish and DirecTV have local channels up in many markets, however you must have a clear view of the sky for reception. You also may be able to receive your local stations digitally with an over the air antenna
The HD Guru
John
Posted on 22nd November, 2006
I live in a rural section of southern central PA and although I do have a clear view of any area of the sky, I cannot receive any television signals via antenna due to the terrain. I receive all my local channels from Dish, but they are in standard definition. I inquired about acquiring distant broadcast channels, but was told I could not get them.
Bob Morrison
Posted on 22nd November, 2006
I just reviewed some of your answers to questions and I could just picture you sitting in your den still in your PJ’s with a cup of coffee. You need to be a little more professional with you answers than a one sentence answer. Take a look at Jim Coates at askjimcoates@gmail.com.
Bob Morrison
Jason
Posted on 22nd November, 2006
I have an HD audio question. I have recently purchased a Sharp 32″ Aquos TV and a Philips model dvp5960/37 upconverting DVD player. My problem is I cannot get a 5.1 audio signal to play while on the HDMI input/output. I changed over the the component outputs and everything was fine, 5.1 played. My Cox HD cable plays through the other HDMI input in the set VIA DVI to HDMI cables
And the HD Channels play in 5.1 whuich leads me to beleive the Stereo isn’t the problem. Can you give me some input?
Thanks,
Jason
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Check the owner’s manual for the philips DVD player. You may need to change the digital audio setting when using HDMI output
The HD Guru
Jack
Posted on 22nd November, 2006
I am glad to see HD GURU come aboard and look forward to all the great info on the new digital/HD era that we all are about to undertake.
I sell Plasma, lcd, & projo’s with a major retail Co. in Atlanta and see so many people that have been given old or misinfomation or just don’t know which way to go.
Thanks in advance for helping us get the word out.
Jack
Ross Landano
Posted on 22nd November, 2006
Will I get a better HD reception on my direct TV with a HDMI conncetion or a normal conncetion ?
Chris
Posted on 22nd November, 2006
First – not good marketing to drive people to this site without having the information promised available. Second, while I think we HD’ers are early adapters for sure, I do hope HD content will improve much sooner than later. I tell my friends to wait for prices to drop (sets) and the content to improve (more HD options). HD is addictive, but not quite ready from prime time right now. I should mention I have a 42″ Samsung plasma, Comcast digital cable, and a Bose Lifestyle 35 for surround.
Lee
Posted on 23rd November, 2006
To Tracie:
The Tech might not have known to change the resolution from the HD receiver.
Do this:
1. Press Menu button
2. Select setup
3. Select HD setup
4. Change resolution from 480p to 1080i
5. Select ok, then ‘yes’
Back out to tv with cancel button, then switch to a good high definition channel (most are in the 9400 range) and see if that doesn’t improve things a bunch!
Btw, do you have the 211 (single tv receiver) or the 622 (dual tv with dvr)?
I have heard there are a lot of problems with the 622 and the HDMI interface, so it might be better to use the RGB cable from it.
peter
Posted on 23rd November, 2006
i have a sony 52 ” wide screen tv. i have comcast hd and live in middleton mass.when im on a hd station the tv controller will not let me use the screen adjuster mode. it use to let me get rid of the black bars on the screen. When im on a regular station it works. on a hd staion it dose not. It use to work at my old town but scince i moved it does not. Do i have it hooked up wrong ? thanks.
I assume the content you are referring to is standard def being upconverted by the broadcaster. Many HDTVs will not let you change aspect ratio with an HD signal (1080i or 720p). If this is the case and you are using the set’s internal HD tuner I am afraid there is nothing you can do about it. If you are using a cable box you can change the output of the cablebox to 480 i or 480p and regain aspect ratio control.
The HD Guru
Don Bendever
Posted on 23rd November, 2006
This web site will fly if it turns out as good as the hype.
Anyways, here is my question or comment about getting an HD TV. I have a 32in very inexpensive but nice Olevia 332H (I do love this TV for the price wow). My dad just returned his top of the line 42 Samsung due to very poor stanard TV quality. I also see this on my Olevia, very bad what looks like pixalization on and around objects. Back grounds tend to be ok. With that said I fully understand video compression, but dont understand why none of the HD TVs can give good standard def. quality. With MOST and I mean MOST none local channels still in standard def. (havent seen or heard of a big change coming any time soon for cable or Sat.)people are very displeased when they get home and find a better picture on their old TV.
And to Tracie an earlier post, make sure you are using HDMI cables for HD this will give you the best picture quality at present and the TV should auto. know to be in HD mode.
Thanks and good luck with you new web site!!!
Don 
I was somewhat unimpressed with my HD as well. I come from a TV broadcasting background and my setup (42″ 1080 LCD) doesn’t wow me as much as when I saw the first HD demonstrations at the National Association of Broadcasters convention nearly 20 years ago.
There are several factors though that can affect your HD viewing experience. First, realize that when watching 480 material, your HD set is upconverting to make the picture fit the 1080 or 720 screen. I’m told that the upconverter chips within consumer sets aren’t very good. The pioture looks blurred with little real resolution.
The best HD will have as its source a high quality HD video camera, not film. There are cheap HD cameras on the market for production companies who can’t afford to spend the money for the better equipment, so you will see variations there as well.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think that all program material available to consumers will have gone through the MPEG encoding process before being broadcast. This means that any detail will be blurred if it is moving. While not moving, it looks OK.
The best HD I’ve seen is the David Letterman show via DirecTV, followed by Discovery HD and then ESPN. Note that ESPN (because of sports action) only broadcasts in 720 in order to avoid the motion artifacts (blurring, etc.) of MPEG. Aslo, ABC Television Network as well as (I think) Fox only broadcast in 720. Finally, the HD movie channels in Cinemascope end the list. I haven’t seen Blue-ray or HDDVD yet.
The satellite companies are using more compression than the terrestrial broadcastersl, resulting in more artifacts and softer pictures. I will be writing satellite vs. cable vs. terrestrial picture quality in an upcomming blog entry.
The HD Guru
kevin
Posted on 23rd November, 2006
I hope you get your content up – I look forward to it. For now – I purchased a new Panasonic Th42PX60U
How concerned should I be about sidebar IR. Iam finding this watching TV on a plasma is more difficult than it should be. For instance – If I am watching TWC HD channels – perhaps a primetime show is HD – but the news is not – and I have to constantly change the Aspect Ratio – which by the way is never the same or never seems to be what you would expect – perhaps I should reconsider an LCD?
Check with your cable provider about changing the aspect ratio settings on your cable box. It should be set for 4:3 for standard definition content (with gray sidebars) and widescreen for HD. This will prevent you from having to change the aspect ratio every time you change channels.
The HD Guru
scott
Posted on 23rd November, 2006
i have a 40 inch lcd hooked into hd cable via a component (5 plug) cable. i have a great picture and audio. would the pictureand audio be much better w/ a hdmi cable?
Most likely yes, HDMI from a cable box almost always looks better than with the analog connection. It is worth a try. You will also reduce the number of wires from 5 to 1.
The HD GURU
Don Bendever
Posted on 23rd November, 2006
After thinking about this some more and watching a DVD on my HDMI HD up-conversion DVD player, I started to think that if a DVD player can do it (and does a very good job from what I have see so far), then why not the HD TVs by themselves. So, with that Im sure there are some really good HD TVs that do a very good job at standard def.. And in time this site will share all pros and cons of each technology and what (or who) to look for in an HD TV. Not just (but still needed) the same ole LCD vs plasma vs DLP stuff. We have seen a good start on the 1080P vs 720P at XX veiwing feet.
Thanks again
Don
Don Bendever
Posted on 24th November, 2006
ok, I found some Standard TV Video to VGA/SXGA Converter Scalers 1280×1024 for about $100. Just how good are these compared to the $1000+ ones, is it worth the difference in price?
Don
Jason Kyle
Posted on 24th November, 2006
HD Guru,
I am having trouble getting 5.1 audio from the HDMI output of my DVD player. The palyer is a Phillips Upconvert DVD Player(model dvp5960/37) I tried playing movies with the component cables (video only) and everything plays is 5.1 and DTS and it should. As soon as I change over to the HDMI input on the TV the audio switches back to 2.1.
My TV is a Sharp Aquos 32″ (model #LC-32D40U). Before I go out and get another Stereo or DVD player, I was wondering if there is a compatability issue with stereo recievers and hdmi.
I have the Coaxial digital running from the DVD player to the stereo in both occasions.
Any help will be appreciated as I am new to HDMI and the picture looks so much better usuing it.
Thank You
FrankieB
Posted on 24th November, 2006
Tracie..
A friend has an older version of the 46″ Samsung DLP purchased about a year ago (your sounds like it is the newer 1080p set). I agree with you: DLP is trickier and I did not see the ‘WOW’ factor that you are looking for.
Can you exchange your set? If so, look at HDGURU’s recommended sets. The Philips plasmas are also pretty good, BTW. For the money you paid, you should not be seeing marginal improvements over your older RPTV.
cal
Posted on 25th November, 2006
I am totally ignorant of HDTV. I am trying to gather as much information as possible prior to purchase.
Will your site, when fully developed, have a basic primer about HDTV or am I wasting my time visiting the site?
Jay
Posted on 25th November, 2006
I have a 50 inch dlp hdtv and most of the time pretty impressed. But what is the difference between dlp, plasma, and lcd? Is there any one best or just personal opinions?
Mike
Posted on 25th November, 2006
HD Guru,
I read your November 2006 article “Are You Getting All of the HDTV Resolution You Expected? Your results were very disturbing. I have a 2006 Samsung HLR5067 which was not on your list of flat panel’s that were tested in that article. How can I find out if my TV passed the test? I don’t have an HD DVD player so purchasing a test disc wouldn’t work. Any help would be great.
Thanks,
John Cassino
Posted on 25th November, 2006
have you heard/reviewed a 42in plasma HD 1080p called eyefi. it’s available at the Sam’s Club web site only. Price $1458.88 WOW!!!!!!!!!!
please review/recommened this unit. It’s assembled in China. good/bad. I hope is not like Maxent brands.??????????????????
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I checked the eyefi website and they do indeed claim that this is a 1080p plasma. According to the eye fi website this is their model PX 4200. 1080p which would make it 1920 x 1080 plasma, yet further down it says it resolution is 1280 x 1024 it also says that the panel is made by LG. Here are the factsLG highest resolution 42″ panel has a 1024 x 768 native resolution. I attended LG dealer show less than four weeks ago, where they showed me the products they plan to introduce in 2007. I assure you they have no 1080p or 1024p 42″ panel now and don’t plan to make one in 2007. My guess is that the guy that wrote the specs for Akai , the Eyefi parent company is badly mistaken. My advice for anyone that wants to buy a plasma this holiday, stick to a major name brand. for example Panasonic makes excellent 42″ HD plasmas (1024 x768) and I have seen it advertised in the last few days for $999-1199 plus there is an additional $200 installation rebate.
Why pay more for a no name brand with incorrect specifications?
There are only five companies in the world that make and sell thier own plasmas , all others buy the panel from one of these five . The five companies are Panasonic, Hitachi , Pioneer , LG and Samsung.
The HD Guru
Matt
Posted on 26th November, 2006
I have heard that Vizio is a good affordable plasma,I was thinking of purchasing the 50” model.Any feedback on Vizio?
Nabeel
Posted on 26th November, 2006
Am I right that scalers & deinterlacers can be in the DVD player, cable box, or HD tuner in addition to the TV/monitor? Do the two interact in good or bad ways? Is it pointless to get an upcoverting DVD player if the HDTV does a better job?
Nick Bosshardt
Posted on 26th November, 2006
Great site, thanks for all the useful info! I am about to purchase the 58″ Panasonic 600U. It was recommended that I also purchase an expensive power center to protect the TV. Are these worth it, or am I ok pluging the TV right into the wall? It says that the power center will also help improve the HD picture. How can this be true? Thanks for your help!
Gina
Posted on 26th November, 2006
Where is my split screen??
We recently hooked our HD TV up to a receiver through Adephlia/Comcast. We had always used the split-screen feature on our TV before hooking up the new receiver (yes, we owned a HD TV for years without the receiver). With a 60 inch screen, it was great to split the screen in half and watch two games at once, although you only get the sound on one. When we hooked up the HD receiver, we only get the annoying small box that is always over the critical part of the play as a PIP option. I want my split screen back with the HD option on the left side. I hope I am just missing a cable. I realize I can only expect to get HD on one side. I also have a VCR and DVD player attached. I thought one of those would serve as a second receiver if that was necessary. I appreciate your advice. Thanks -Gina
R Dale Pegg
Posted on 26th November, 2006
There is a sale on at bestbuy on HDTV’s. Is there a big difference in these Panasonic units. First is the TH-50PX60U for (on sale) 1999.00. and the panasonic TH-50PX600U for 3299.98. Whats the big difference????I watch alot of movies(DVD)
Bob Blanton
Posted on 27th November, 2006
John C.,
What did you mean about the Maxent brands? I just bought a 50″ one based on price comparison. It seemed to have good resolution. I did not however know about this site or I may have made another decision at buying time.
david macmillan
Posted on 27th November, 2006
I have a hitatchi flat plasma, an onkyo receiver, and a cable box from comcast(magnavox). I cannot get the surround sound mode to operate through hdmi cables. Have tried help desks from comcast and onkyo, with no success. Any ideas?
lane elliott
Posted on 28th November, 2006
I have an top quality dvd player and my Mitsubishi has two HDMI inputs currently used by my HD cable box and DVD player. I want to utilize my Mac Mini as the central source of Multimedia but need to go DVI-HDMI and do not have the slots. Is there an HDMI splitter? What picture quality will I lose if I go the 5 cable route from my DVD player into the TV to free up the slot?
joy davis
Posted on 28th November, 2006
Hi — this is joy davis, a reporter with the rocky mountain news. i’m writing an article (for tomorrow, unfortunately, so i’ll need to talk to you today) about what kind of programming new HDTV owners need once they get their sets home.
Thanks much
joy davis (303) 954-2514
Tom
Posted on 28th November, 2006
Can someone please provide some comparisons between DLP and other HDTV technology–pros and cons? Thanks
Kirk in San Diego
Posted on 29th November, 2006
Tiling Issues:
I have a problem that I did not see specifically addressed (might have overlooked?). A couple of weeks ago I upgraded to two SA 8300 HD boxes. I have used both component cables and HDMI cables as a connection. I am getting what most would call tiling or pixilation, but some may call sparkles or macroblocks. It is not constant, but is frequent and annoying.
I wound up calling Time Warner Cable in San Diego and was given the usual spiel of unplug the box for 30 seconds and see if that fixes the issue. It didn’t, so they are saying to switch out the boxes. Does that sound right? Could it be that I have two bad boxes or is there something else going on with the signal?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Jim
Posted on 30th November, 2006
I have a Hitachi ultravision set and now finally got HD/DVR thru Comcast. When were watching HD tv the picture goes all black with white blips. Sometimes I get this when it goes to a commercial and was told this is normal because the commercials are not hd? But I don’t understand why it would do this during a HD broadcast program? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks for having a website to explain to us noninformed about these items.
Bob Irish
Posted on 30th November, 2006
I have just purchased a Panasonic 50″ plasma based on your high praise for this model. How can I tweak the color, contrast, brightness etc. to get the best possible picture? I’ve heard that plasmas right out of the box are tweaked to compete in a dealer showroom against other sets and therefore need adjustment. Is there a DVD that can help? Thanks.
Bob
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I have repsonded to a similar question in the comments already, please take a look. However the first things you need to do are to change the mode setting from Vivid (also known as store torch mode) to standard and lower the picture (contrast) control to 0 which is the 50% setting on the TV . Keep it at 0 for the first 200 hours, this will let the phosphors properly break-in and provide youu wth a set that will have a fantastic picture for years.
The HD Guru
Roy Sullivan
Posted on 30th November, 2006
Hello;
Great site. I’m in the process of remodeling a family room and am interested in a Pioneer 50″ Plasma. Unfortunately the only viable location is on the wall above our fireplace. The plasma would be situated approximately 3 and 1/2 – 4ft above the opening of the fireplace with a mantel in between the opening and the lower edge of the set. I have had different opinions on whether I can ever use the fireplace because of the heat that may be generated. HELP, your thoughts please.
Randy Duran Ramos
Posted on 1st December, 2006
I just recently bought the Panasonic 50″ Plasma TH-50PX60U (not to be confused with the TH-50PX600U). I couldn’t seem to find how it rated but I still took my chances since Panasonic has been rated pretty good and the price was great. Can you tell me how it did? I still have time to return it for another : )
Thanx…
Duran
Karen
Posted on 2nd December, 2006
I am about to buy a 37″ or 40″ LCD or Plasma HDTV. After looking at all the features and options, I came across one feature on Toshiba’s that I really like called “stable Sound” that maintains TV volume regardless of source signal so you don’t have to change volume between commercials or changing channels. I cannot find any other mfg that has this type of feature. I went to BestBuy and Tweeter and both idiots didn’t know more than I did. One guy said Sony has the same thing but couldn’t tell me what it was called. I don’t want to make my buying decision based on this one feature, but I can’t believe no one else making flat screen tv’s offers this feature. Can you confirm if there are other mfg with this stable sound feature (or whatever they would call it). Thanks guru.
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A number of companies have this feature , the effectiveness may vary with each set maker and I have not tested many (panasonics is good for max limiting, but not for boosting low volume) .check with each mfr. website , You can always buy the audiovox vr1 volume controller if your using a sound system (amazon sells it for around $26)
The HD Guru
Rodney
Posted on 3rd December, 2006
I have been sitting on the sidelines for some time delaying my HDTV purchase having never really been satisfied with the image quality I have seen. More importantly, I have been waiting for Sony to introduce their grating light valve technology in a consumer level product. Do you have any insight as to when this might occur? What do you think of GLV display technology and the resolution possibility it promises?
cheers, Rodney
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Sony has been mum about the GLV for 2-3 years, my guess, its on the back burner. Sony has been developing its SXRD technology for home and commerical cinema instesd . The key part of the GLV technology is a laser light source and at least one company, Mitsubishi says they will release a laser driven DLP rear projector before the end of 2007
The HD Guru
felix
Posted on 4th December, 2006
hello i recently bought a 57″ mitsubishi hd1080 and my question is did i buy a good tv and what and how can give me a top of the line picture as this is my first big screen and i just want to know if i have any thing special to do i would really appreciate your help
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A 2006 (currrent) Mitsubishi DLP will be in my top picks for my upcoming Miscrodisplay article, they make some great HDTVs.
Make sure you put the TV in Low color tempature and “natural” mode for the most accurate image.
You need to feed it the best signal possible for the best HD Picture. If you have Verizon Fios TV in your area, I recommend it . Over-the-air (OTA) HD will also give you all the bits the local broadcaster is providing,. Next it gets dicey as cable systems vary from excellent to poor around the country. The two satellite companies (Directv and Dish) have been lowering the bit rate on HD and I would choose one of them if you can’t get OTA or cable (or you cable provider offers poor or no HD)
If you are a movie watcher the latest HD DVD players from Toshiba and the latest Blu-ray from Sony , Panasonic and Pioneer make excellent HD pictures.
Mike
Posted on 12th December, 2006
Ok I bought the Vizio 50″ plasma and Panasonic dvd recorder.
Now I need a sound system.
Do I want to get something digital?
I have an old 5 speaker pro-logic entertainment center I hooked up to the TV. But I almost think the sound from the TV speakers sounds better. Just only comes from one direction.
The Vizio has a digital out port as does my DVD player.
What happens when I’m watch SD television. If the signal isn’t broadcast digitally will the sound system still work if its only hooked up to the digital out port?
Thx Guru
rodney wolf
Posted on 27th December, 2006
is the phillips 32″ lcd falat panel hdtv a good one? the model i am interested in is 32pf7421d/37
thank you
The HD Guru can’t comment on models he has not evaluated. This is one of them. However, Philips makes their own LCD panels in a factory jointly owned by LG Electronics.
The HD Guru
Mike
Posted on 24th January, 2007
I purchased the Vizio ph50hdtv plasma tv. I have about 2 hours on the unit. Yes…2 hrs. I have noticed in this short time that images of the dvd’s screen saver/wallpaper and the units own osd menu are visible ever so slightly when powering the set to on. It appears as a ghost like image or what I guess burn-in would look like. Is this normal and should I be over concerned. BTW…I have set in custom mode with contrast to less than 50/half as well as brightness, etc. Setup is correct but ghost-like images are worrying me. Thanks for your time.
Plasmas tend to retain a slight charge within their pixels, causing a ghost image like you describe from static images or the on-screen menu. It only appears for a few minutes and usually with scenes that are really dark or black. This image retention is not permenent or long lasting like uneven phosphor wear known as burn-in. Don’t worry.
The HD Guru
Cisco
Posted on 17th February, 2007
I purchased the TH-50PX600U 50-Inch HDTV you recommended, for the Super bowl of course. In part because it was recommended by the HD GURU and I think I got it cheap.. I’ve watched 2 movies, Flags of our Fathers and The Departed, neither of these filled the entire screen, even after changing the aspect ratio, when the movies ended you could see the top and bottom lines on the blank screen. How long does it take, for the lines,from any source movies or TV,to actually burn in?
If UR not watching HD set the cable receiver to whatever the feed is???
Do the grey bars burn in too??
One suggestion:
A search feature on your site would be great.
Lots of INFO!!! Thanks!!!!
If you turned down the contrast and took the set out of Vivid mode as recommended, what you are seeing is image retention not burn-in and it usually fades away in under 60 minutes. It’s nothing to worry about.
The HD Guru
Mike
Posted on 26th February, 2007
My pdp has a ‘buzz’ sound that emits from rear of unit through the perforated back cover. Is this electric sounding ‘buzz’ normal? Not audible from a couple perhaps three/four feet away with no volume being used. I know my pc power supply/fans make noise but should my pdp tv? Unit is new fanless Vizio P50hdtva10 with less than 25 hrs on it. Thank you for your time.
rob
Posted on 5th April, 2007
i installed a pioneer elite 61″ plasma running component through a elite 35tx receiver and then to the panel. I am getting blue rectangluar sparkles in the right third of the screen from top to bottom of the screen. Can you tell me what might be the issue here? is it noise induced by the receiver as it passes through or could it be an improperly terminated cable, which was mini-rgb under carpet running about 20 ft…but that seems unlikely since its in the right 1/3 only and not ascross the entire panel. look forward to hearing your opinion.
regards
Insuffiecent data for an answer. Could either be the display, the receiver, source or the cable. You need to test by running another cable direct from the source to the same input on the display and see if the problem is eliminated. If yes, then its is either the cable or the surround receiver and you need to repeat with the new cable and the surround receiver in the signal path . The process of elimination is how to determine where a problem like this resides.
The HD Guru
GRich
Posted on 2nd September, 2007
I currently have a Sony SXRD set, but i want to purchase a new Panasonic 1080p plasma set, but im worried about “Burn in” bcuz i play video games alot. Is “burn in” still an issue with plasma sets
Also is the “Response time” of the new panny plasmas higher than the 2.5 respone time of the Sony SXRD sets?
I have not seen classic “burn in ” on the new Panasonics , but I supposed it is possible if you leave the game frozen on a score for days at maximum contrast (+30 picture) . I have had reports of short term image retention caused by each pixel holding a charge after changing the image, seen as a ghost image of theescore This will automatically fade by simply turning off the display.
According to all the gamers I speak with, when it comes to action games , plasmas picture kill LCD. I simply recommend a low contrast mode like movie and cineqm and lowering the contrast control to where you stil have a bright enough image for playin g, this should be less than half of the picture controls maximum setting
The HD Guru
Ellen
Posted on 20th July, 2009
I have a 42 inch LG 20 (1080)and I just had Dish Network hook up the HD box. I am not receiving any full screen pictures in the HD. The TV is set at 16:9 ratio and the HD box is at HD normal. I have black bars on both the top and bottom of the screen and the picture looks stretched. Any ideas?
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