Author Topic: Panasonic 42X20 Review (2nd update with pic) (Read 104467 times)

iAMhitek · « **Reply #360 on:** Feb 21, 2011 at 12:59 PM »

Quote from: ayosbathere on Feb 15, 2011 at 01:16 PM

to sum it all. it's 36bits depth color

I think philips & sharp LCD has 48bits

LG 50PK550 has 48 bits depth color

Samsung plasmas got 54 bits depth color

truly mind boggling compared to the lowly 24 bits and 30 bits of the majority of LCDs.

onepaks · « **Reply #361 on:** Feb 21, 2011 at 11:33 PM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Feb 08, 2011 at 01:32 PM

@jerix

Yes it's good:

Pros:

+Very strong Standard definition performance (Cable&DVD)
+Very good High-Definition performance with movies at 720p (Blu-Ray/NMT)
+Generally accurate colors
+Resistance to I.R is better than higher models such as the V20
+Lower power consumption compared to older plasma models
+Well priced

Cons:

-Very reflective screen
-Green trails evident in high contrast ares and FPS games
-Mild image retention (Temporary)
-Not really a big cut above older plasma models in-terms of picture quality

Conclusion:

Another year, another plasma from Panasonic... The X20 is a very good 720p native panel. And strong in areas that really matter to a viewer, such as accurate colors, and with picture quality that is even better than some of the FULL HD panels out there. However, I'm tired of the near same old, same stuff, Panasonic throws at us at the turn of every calendar.

The X20 is a perfect road to start out for those wishing to journey down the High-Definition bandwagon - Maintaining the strong features that made Panasonic a wonder boy in the race dominated by liquid crystal powered competitors. But offers really nothing new every year to get me truly excited.

Again, if this your 1st High Definition TV, it's a great way to start, but if you already own the older models such as the Panasonic PV70 up to the Panasonic C10...I guess you should look elsewhere for a totally new fix.

Cheers!

sir, which is better, c10 or x20? I have the 50 inch c10 already. Im happy with it naman but im considering to get a new one. But this time i want a full hd one. Just out of curiosity, which is better c10 or x20?

cls · « **Reply #362 on:** Feb 23, 2011 at 01:29 PM »

Saw 37x20 at Listening in style. Same specs din ba with the 42 inch?

miccollo · « **Reply #363 on:** Feb 28, 2011 at 04:46 PM »

I think the 37 incher is an LCD.

TimSavvy · « **Reply #364 on:** Mar 01, 2011 at 01:31 AM »

I hope, somewhere some how may natitira pang Panny 42S10.. been looking for that panel.
in case anyone of you know where I can get a good deal, please reply and pm me as well..
TIA!

silverknight · « **Reply #365 on:** Mar 01, 2011 at 10:39 AM »

Quote from: TimSavvy on Mar 01, 2011 at 01:31 AM

I hope, somewhere some how may natitira pang Panny 42S10.. been looking for that panel.
in case anyone of you know where I can get a good deal, please reply and pm me as well..
TIA!

Go to Listening n' style sa Megamall, I was there last week and informed me they have 3 units stock on hand.

JojoD818 · « **Reply #366 on:** Mar 03, 2011 at 12:03 PM »

Been using our 42X20 from Feb 12 to Feb 28 with an average of 4 hours a day with no significant increase in our electric bill.

Just updating...

Cheers

Carlo777 · « **Reply #367 on:** Mar 03, 2011 at 01:05 PM »

Quote from: onepaks on Feb 21, 2011 at 11:33 PM

sir, which is better, c10 or x20? I have the 50 inch c10 already. Im happy with it naman but im considering to get a new one. But this time i want a full hd one. Just out of curiosity, which is better c10 or x20?

Nearly the same. The C10 at first, may have an advantage because the X20 does not have a color management option.

juanch · « **Reply #368 on:** Mar 03, 2011 at 06:01 PM »

Carlo, do you play classic Ps1 games from PSN on the 42 x20?

Do I have to worry about IR for 4:3 sources?

I know you've probably been asked this question a thousand of times already

Carlo777 · « **Reply #369 on:** Mar 04, 2011 at 01:10 AM »

Quote from: juancho on Mar 03, 2011 at 06:01 PM

Carlo, do you play classic Ps1 games from PSN on the 42 x20?

Do I have to worry about IR for 4:3 sources?

I know you've probably been asked this question a thousand of times already

My wife plays a lot of classic Japanese PS1 games like Super Robot Wars, that I can't darn understand. So far all is fine and dandy!

juanch · « **Reply #370 on:** Mar 04, 2011 at 07:20 AM »

Quote from: Carlo777 on Mar 04, 2011 at 01:10 AM

My wife plays a lot of classic Japanese PS1 games like Super Robot Wars, that I can't darn understand. So far all is fine and dandy!

Cool! so I probably do not need to worry

chris_santo · « **Reply #371 on:** Mar 05, 2011 at 08:35 PM »

To those who want to have the motionflow/trumotion effect on this TV, do the following:

1. Set your media player / source at 720p@50hz / 1080i@50hz / 1080p@50hz.
2. Go to the TV's menu and select Setup
3. Select Other Settings
4. You will be able to change refresh rate to 100hz for a 'smoother effect'.

Unfortunately for xbox users, if your unit is US/Japan you won't be able to change it because it only supports 60hz for all resolutions.

espionage · « **Reply #372 on:** Mar 05, 2011 at 11:33 PM »

To those who want to have the motionflow/trumotion effect on this TV, do the following:

1. Set your media player / source at 720p@50hz / 1080i@50hz / 1080p@50hz.
2. Go to the TV's menu and select Setup
3. Select Other Settings
4. You will be able to change refresh rate to 100hz for a 'smoother effect'.

Sir is this also available on 50x20? I love motionflow/trumotion effect as if you' re watching a live program. And if does, then now it's the right time to buy this babe. Tia

chris_santo · « **Reply #373 on:** Mar 06, 2011 at 11:38 AM »

It shouLd work on 50x20 as well. However its not much to look forward because it actually chops a bit on panning shots like the usual LEDs. If you are planning to get a 50" tv, go ahead and get the x20 as it is a very good model for its price with or without 100hz feature.

Carlo777 · « **Reply #374 on:** Mar 06, 2011 at 11:50 AM »

Quote from: chris_santo on Mar 05, 2011 at 08:35 PM

To those who want to have the motionflow/trumotion effect on this TV, do the following:

1. Set your media player / source at 720p@50hz / 1080i@50hz / 1080p@50hz.
2. Go to the TV's menu and select Setup
3. Select Other Settings
4. You will be able to change refresh rate to 100hz for a 'smoother effect'.

Unfortunately for xbox users, if your unit is US/Japan you won't be able to change it because it only supports 60hz for all resolutions.

That's a cool info! Way to go buddy

noel_see1 · « **Reply #375 on:** Mar 07, 2011 at 01:11 PM »

Guys may i ask if it is okay to watch movie na may black bars sa gilid using this plasma 42x20?

Im using kaiboer H1055 as media player, wala kasi setting dun na fullscreen nakakainis kaya kadalasan yun movie ko may black bars sa gilid. would that be okay? masisira ba yun x20 ko?

Pahingi naman ng color setting so i can maximize my viewing using this plasma medyo nakukulangan kasi ako sa contrast especially pag cinema mode. Sanay kasi ako sa lcd kaya parang nanibago ako medyo nakukulangan ako sa sharpness and contrast.

Hope you guys can help me. Thanks in advance..

bachwitz · « **Reply #376 on:** Mar 08, 2011 at 05:36 AM »

Quote from: noel_see1 on Mar 07, 2011 at 01:11 PM

Guys may i ask if it is okay to watch movie na may black bars sa gilid using this plasma 42x20?

Im using kaiboer H1055 as media player, wala kasi setting dun na fullscreen nakakainis kaya kadalasan yun movie ko may black bars sa gilid. would that be okay? masisira ba yun x20 ko?

Pahingi naman ng color setting so i can maximize my viewing using this plasma medyo nakukulangan kasi ako sa contrast especially pag cinema mode. Sanay kasi ako sa lcd kaya parang nanibago ako medyo nakukulangan ako sa sharpness and contrast.

Hope you guys can help me. Thanks in advance..

I think the setting on the screen size depends on the source your playing, no matter what player your using. In any case, the x20 has screen size settings. If you want it full screen the tv can handle that. But for my case I want to watch a movie on its native resolution/screen size and not stretch.

noel_see1 · « **Reply #377 on:** Mar 08, 2011 at 06:06 AM »

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I think the setting on the screen size depends on the source your playing, no matter what player your using. In any case, the x20 has screen size settings. If you want it full screen the tv can handle that. But for my case I want to watch a movie on its native resolution/screen size and not stretch.

Would that be okay if i watch movie not in full screen and there's a black bars on the side using this plasma? hindi ba magkakaroon ng image retention? thanks

Inglip · « **Reply #378 on:** Mar 09, 2011 at 08:02 AM »

Hi..new here.

Quick question, anong exact model nung 42X20 na review?
Ito ba: TH-P42X20V ?
Thanks sa sumagot!

CocoBoy · « **Reply #379 on:** Mar 09, 2011 at 10:31 AM »

Quote from: Inglip on Mar 09, 2011 at 08:02 AM

Hi..new here.
Quick question, anong exact model nung 42X20 na review?
Ito ba: TH-P42X20V ?
Thanks sa sumagot!

Yes. Indicated din yan sa box.

miccollo · « **Reply #380 on:** Mar 09, 2011 at 09:27 PM »

Quote from: bachwitz on Mar 08, 2011 at 05:36 AM

I think the setting on the screen size depends on the source your playing, no matter what player your using. In any case, the x20 has screen size settings. If you want it full screen the tv can handle that. But for my case I want to watch a movie on its native resolution/screen size and not stretch.

sir,

di ba nag iiwan ng IR if may black bars? mine's more than the 100hours na naman.

tapyok · « **Reply #381 on:** Mar 10, 2011 at 12:13 AM »

Quote from: espionage on Mar 05, 2011 at 11:33 PM

To those who want to have the motionflow/trumotion effect on this TV, do the following:

1. Set your media player / source at 720p@50hz / 1080i@50hz / 1080p@50hz.
2. Go to the TV's menu and select Setup
3. Select Other Settings
4. You will be able to change refresh rate to 100hz for a 'smoother effect'.

does this option only in x20??? or it will apply on all panasonic plasma ex pv8... s10??? thanks!!!!

Inglip · « **Reply #382 on:** Mar 10, 2011 at 01:57 AM »

Quote from: CocoBoy on Mar 09, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Yes. Indicated din yan sa box.

Thanks CocoBoy.

@topic
Meron ba dito users ng 42X20 tapos + KAIBOER H1055+ ??
Balak ko din bumili nun after ng 42X20, first time ko bibili ng magandang TV.

noel_see1 · « **Reply #383 on:** Mar 10, 2011 at 12:09 PM »

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@topic
Meron ba dito users ng 42X20 tapos + KAIBOER H1055+ ??
Balak ko din bumili nun after ng 42X20, first time ko bibili ng magandang TV.

I'm using Kaiboer H1055, it is the same firmware with H1055 plus the only difference is that plus has a tray for internal hardisk.

The only downside in this media player is that wala siya full screen kaya mamomoblema ka sa black bars.

miccollo · « **Reply #384 on:** Mar 10, 2011 at 08:51 PM »

Quote from: noel_see1 on Mar 10, 2011 at 12:09 PM

I'm using Kaiboer H1055, it is the same firmware with H1055 plus the only difference is that plus has a tray for internal hardisk.

The only downside in this media player is that wala siya full screen kaya mamomoblema ka sa black bars.

Xtreamer actually has zoom capability. Pede na pa vertical lng to remove black bars. Medyo stretched nga lang ng konti yun picture but i think its negligible.

Inglip · « **Reply #385 on:** Mar 11, 2011 at 12:56 AM »

Quote from: noel_see1 on Mar 10, 2011 at 12:09 PM

I'm using Kaiboer H1055, it is the same firmware with H1055 plus the only difference is that plus has a tray for internal hardisk.

The only downside in this media player is that wala siya full screen kaya mamomoblema ka sa black bars.

Anong firmware ng H1055 mo? Sabi kasi dito ni Bluebeard
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,130245.90.html

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No more video aspect ratio problems with the new FW ver 20101115. I just pressed the system defaults. and rebooted and voila... no more black spaces on the perimeter screen.

PS: Sorry, OT ba ako? Concerned lang ako kasi bibili kami ng X20 plasma + H1055+

chris_santo · « **Reply #386 on:** Mar 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM »

Quote from: tapyok on Mar 10, 2011 at 12:13 AM

does this option only in x20??? or it will apply on all panasonic plasma ex pv8... s10??? thanks!!!!

im not sure. I guess try mo nlang to set to 50hz yung source and check the tv.

tonyino · « **Reply #387 on:** Mar 14, 2011 at 01:15 PM »

Just got my 42X20. I watch cable TV at 4:3 format. The side bars are light grey. May settings ba ito para maging black. My Samsung has black bars. TIA for any info.

Inglip · « **Reply #388 on:** Mar 14, 2011 at 09:03 PM »

Quote from: tonyino on Mar 14, 2011 at 01:15 PM

Just got my 42X20. I watch cable TV at 4:3 format. The side bars are light grey. May settings ba ito para maging black. My Samsung has black bars. TIA for any info.

Ako din just got my 42X20!

May zoom/aspect ratio button sa remote dude.
Sa upper left ng bilog. Meron pa nga hanggang zoom X3. Naka JUST settings ako ngayon.

noel_see1 · « **Reply #389 on:** Mar 15, 2011 at 08:00 AM »

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Just got my 42X20. I watch cable TV at 4:3 format. The side bars are light grey. May settings ba ito para maging black. My Samsung has black bars. TIA for any info.

The used of grey color side bars is to prevent your tv from image retention, prolong exposure of your tv with black bars will result to intense image retention which sometimes will take days for the image shadow to disappear.