Author Topic: Panasonic 2011 TH-P42X30 and TH-P50X30 Plasma HDTV Review (Read 80367 times)

scorpionzero · « **Reply #60 on:** Jul 29, 2011 at 01:54 PM »

i think because each brand has their own picture engine that drives the panel to produce brilliant pictures on screen, and highly rated brands according to cnet such as samsung and sony are few of the best out there (high-end ones).

bosschix · « **Reply #61 on:** Aug 02, 2011 at 07:10 PM »

mga sir mgkano updated price nito sa SnS?Planning to buy this baby on Aug19@SnS...

bluejhay · « **Reply #62 on:** Aug 03, 2011 at 03:20 AM »

Hi all,

just bought 42x30 last saturday at SnS, is the break in still applicable to this model?

artsky · « **Reply #63 on:** Aug 03, 2011 at 07:01 AM »

the specs of the x30 said it had a built-in HD tuner. I wonder if this means this tv is able to receive GEMTV.

Philander · « **Reply #64 on:** Aug 04, 2011 at 10:38 AM »

Just to confirm, can this unit (TH-P42X30) play MKV files in the USB port? And since it has Optical Out, does it stream DTS and DD audio?

Stagea · « **Reply #65 on:** Aug 04, 2011 at 01:05 PM »

Quote from: artsky on Aug 03, 2011 at 07:01 AM

the specs of the x30 said it had a built-in HD tuner. I wonder if this means this tv is able to receive GEMTV.

The specs are country/region-dependent. Not all get an HD tuner (and HD tuners come in different types too).

Miguel^ · « **Reply #66 on:** Aug 06, 2011 at 06:23 AM »

Quote from: Philander on Aug 04, 2011 at 10:38 AM

Just to confirm, can this unit (TH-P42X30) play MKV files in the USB port? And since it has Optical Out, does it stream DTS and DD audio?

yes, plays mkv.

mapl · « **Reply #67 on:** Aug 06, 2011 at 12:04 PM »

Tingin nyo ba okay lang ito gamitin for PS3 Gaming?

JhunDV · « **Reply #68 on:** Aug 06, 2011 at 12:43 PM »

Quote from: mapl on Aug 06, 2011 at 12:04 PM

Tingin nyo ba okay lang ito gamitin for PS3 Gaming?

As Carlo said in his review, no problem for gaming. Mine is an old C10 and I don't find any issues playing PS3 on it.

mapl · « **Reply #69 on:** Aug 06, 2011 at 02:26 PM »

Might get it this on the 10th. Kelangan pa ba ng BURN-IN?

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #70 on:** Aug 06, 2011 at 02:35 PM »

Quote from: mapl on Aug 06, 2011 at 02:26 PM

Might get it this on the 10th. Kelangan pa ba ng BURN-IN?

Unless you want to destroy your tv, you do mean BREAK IN right?

mapl · « **Reply #71 on:** Aug 06, 2011 at 02:53 PM »

Sorry, kinda new.

May PIP ba itong model na ito?

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #72 on:** Aug 06, 2011 at 02:59 PM »

Quote from: mapl on Aug 06, 2011 at 02:53 PM

Sorry, kinda new. May PIP ba itong model na ito?

Not sure about PIP. As for breaking in a unit. It is recommended but not a must. Break in does not guarantee prevention of Burn in issues.

Pau_D_Mann · « **Reply #73 on:** Aug 15, 2011 at 01:50 PM »

wanna share your display settings of your 42X30 and 50X30?

kindly post it here :

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,144333.0.html

many thanks..

Cheers!..

doc_g7 · « **Reply #74 on:** Aug 15, 2011 at 04:50 PM »

how is this compared to samsung ps51d450?

Philander · « **Reply #75 on:** Aug 16, 2011 at 01:07 AM »

I just bought TH-P42X30, apparently it can play MKV and MP4 HD but it doesnt support DTS and MPEG AAC audio.

Anybody can hack or is there a way to support these audio formats?

leomarley · « **Reply #76 on:** Aug 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM »

how do you set-up the cable with this TV without using SkyCable's Digibox? kinabit ko directly sa Cable-in the 42x30 yung sky but walang masagap na signal.

ezkerovalatzky · « **Reply #77 on:** Aug 26, 2011 at 07:21 PM »

what is the power consumption of the 42x30?

cnn · « **Reply #78 on:** Aug 26, 2011 at 10:39 PM »

Quote from: leomarley on Aug 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM

how do you set-up the cable with this TV without using SkyCable's Digibox? kinabit ko directly sa Cable-in the 42x30 yung sky but walang masagap na signal.

I dont think you can directly setup you cable channels without the digibox from skycable. The cable signals are "scrambled" or encoded and you need the digibox to decode these signals.

This implementation of the digibox was to eliminate illegal cable "extensions/connections".

So your setup will be .... CABLE ---> DIGIBOX ---> 42x30 (scan mo na lang yung signal from the CABLE menu usually channel #3 yan)

bosschix · « **Reply #79 on:** Aug 26, 2011 at 11:33 PM »

Quote from: ezkerovalatzky on Aug 26, 2011 at 07:21 PM

what is the power consumption of the 42x30?

200w

leomarley · « **Reply #80 on:** Aug 27, 2011 at 07:32 AM »

Quote from: cnn on Aug 26, 2011 at 10:39 PM

I dont think you can directly setup you cable channels without the digibox from skycable. The cable signals are "scrambled" or encoded and you need the digibox to decode these signals.

This implementation of the digibox was to eliminate illegal cable "extensions/connections".

So your setup will be .... CABLE ---> DIGIBOX ---> 42x30 (scan mo na lang yung signal from the CABLE menu usually channel #3 yan)

actually you pwede pa rin sir. yung ang ginawa ko dun sa 32x10 ko na lcd since sira yung digibox ko ngayon and while di pa naaayos ng skycable direct dun sa TV yung cable and pwede naman. don't know why it's not working with this plasma.

cnn · « **Reply #81 on:** Aug 27, 2011 at 09:11 AM »

Quote from: leomarley on Aug 27, 2011 at 07:32 AM

actually you pwede pa rin sir. yung ang ginawa ko dun sa 32x10 ko na lcd since sira yung digibox ko ngayon and while di pa naaayos ng skycable direct dun sa TV yung cable and pwede naman. don't know why it's not working with this plasma.

wow. Talaga? You are able to get sky cable signals directly on your 32x10 without the digibox? hmmm Cant figure it out why this would be the case. Kasi alam ko the main purpose of the digibox is to decode & authorize the cable signals coming in the digibox and into your tv.

Anyways, am glad it works on your 32x10.

ezkerovalatzky · « **Reply #82 on:** Aug 27, 2011 at 09:13 AM »

could it be that the 32x10 has a HD digital tuner?

leomarley · « **Reply #83 on:** Aug 27, 2011 at 09:45 AM »

wala naman digital tuner bro. it also works on my sister's EX300 pag direct sa TV yung cable and hindi dumaan sa digibox. same din sa barkada ko na may 32c10. yun lang nga wala yung ibang channels like yung History channel wala pag hindi dumaan sa digibox.

dhoZe · « **Reply #84 on:** Aug 31, 2011 at 09:02 PM »

Good day mga Gurus and Pany X30 owners, (dont know if this is the right thread but I know you guys can help because on your first hand experience on this brand/model) plano ko po kasi bumili ng tv this second week of september. I'll be using it 40/60 movies/cable viewing. My only problem is most of my favorite programs/channels and HD movies has 1inch black bars above and below the screen (I do watch cable programs mostly 2-3 hrs a day on a single channel and sometimes 5 hrs straight, using digibox). Is it still advisable for me to choose plasma panels, particularly this brand and model, despite of my case? Am I prone to image retention and burn-in? Please enlighten me

frequenzy · « **Reply #85 on:** Sep 02, 2011 at 07:17 PM »

for local cable viewing nothing beats plasma except crt :-) just break-in the tv then you should be ok. my old p42c10 only knows one channel (kapamilya) and so far wala naman image retention problem. lagpas 2yrs na rin ata yun. yung x30 is more or less the same.

frequenzy · « **Reply #86 on:** Sep 02, 2011 at 07:20 PM »

yep pwede naman talaga walang digibox kulang nga lng ng channel pero it still works since same pa rin naman na cable ang source.

cnn · « **Reply #87 on:** Sep 02, 2011 at 08:46 PM »

I'm planning to get a 2nd tv and seriously considering the pana 42x30.

I was able to canvas a unit in vmall 3rd level for 25k with 1year pana phils warraty

Am not really in a hurry or rush to get this as I'm still waiting for a slightly lower price... Sana in the 24k range... Wait mode pa ng konti. I hope SnS can match that price kasi I'm more comfortable dealing with sir Vic.

Really impressed by it's excellent PQ over other displays.

Exited na ako to use it as my htpc display.

ramgos · « **Reply #88 on:** Sep 08, 2011 at 09:50 PM »

Pahingi lang ng advise mga sir, I am thinking of buying a new plasma to replace my 42PV80. Is this tv worth the change or is there any other bang for the buck tv that i can look forward to?

yesyeshow · « **Reply #89 on:** Sep 12, 2011 at 09:15 PM »

ok ba ito for ps3 gaming? mga 70% ang gamit ko ng tv for gaming. share naman kayo diyan sa mga gamer using this model. pinagpipilian ko kasi 51d450 or 50x30. sabi kasi ni sir vic,mas ok parin daw ang lcd for gaming. so i'm confused either i'll get an lcd/led or plasma.... tsk tsk!!! thanks