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Home Theater => Displays => Flat Panels => Topic started by: Pau_D_Mann on Aug 15, 2011 at 01:04 PM
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Hi Fellow PDVD Members.
Kindly share your Display Settings for Panasonic 42X30 Plasma for reference. :) :) :)
Also tips and tricks that goes with this model... :)
Many Thanks and God Bless!!!
Cheers!... :)
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Interesting thread. I also bought this tv 2 weeks ago.
Maybe we can discuss not only display settings but all the tips and tricks that goes with this model ;D
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Interesting thread. I also bought this tv 2 weeks ago.
Maybe we can discuss not only display settings but all the tips and tricks that goes with this model ;D
+100.... :)
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Ako din po kakabili ko lang ng tv nato and i'm loving it. Cge po baka mas may magandang picture settings ito mga masters. Thanks. ;D
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I have this. Kahapon lang binili sa SNS.
As posted in the other thread, DTS is not supported. Which is okay since DTS is not supported based on papers. I tried some Mp4 HD files (720p, 1080p) with MP4 AAC audio, however I cannot hear any sound in either TV and Optical out. Based on specs AAC is supported. Will try other file types.
Sayang kasi parang may build-in Media/NMT player na itong Pana X30 pero limited naman ang audio support. DLNA and wired and wireless support pa, so you can set-up home network to watch movies from other sources.
Admittedly, the 'true cinema mode' color is bland/pale to my taste, Dynamic mode is too bright and too colorful. Then again, you can always adjust to your desired color, contrast etc. Maybe Im just used in watching in my HD CRT. It may take some time to adjust my eyes.
Overall I'm happy. Very happy actually. For a branded 42" plasma with almost complete features except 3D and for only about 26K++, I have no complaints.
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Anyone tried the Facebook and Shoutcast function on this model? I tried connecting mine via ethernet. Mukhang viewer lang ito and there's no way you can post sa facebook. Very picky din po ang built in player. Even the formats that are supposed to be supported won't play. Pero sa Picture quality po naman ... a lot better than the samsung and LG plasmas. Pa-share naman po ng picture settings nyo.
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Im a happy owner too,got it yesterday @listening in styles,dapat sa SNS naibenta daw sa ibang pdvd member ung pinareserve ko tsk tsk,,,wla ng break in coz of the pixel orbiter feature hehehe,post na mga sir picture settings.
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Im a happy owner too,got it yesterday @listening in styles,dapat sa SNS naibenta daw sa ibang pdvd member ung pinareserve ko tsk tsk,,,wla ng break in coz of the pixel orbiter feature hehehe,post na mga sir picture settings.
I think sa akin binigay (nag-iisang unit yesterday), sensya na. Wala po akong kinalaman dito.. In fairness with SNS, they checked first with their staff kung makakabalik ka to get the item before they decide to sell the item to me. Something 1 hour na palugit or hindi mo na maantay dahil may susunduin ka or something...
Actually last Saturday pa ako nag try na bumibili rin sa kanila, laging pag dating ko naubusan ako.
Anyway. Let's just enjoy our plasmas..
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IMO.... this is bang for the buck.. :)
anyways... im still experimenting my desired display settings... in a week baka makapag post nako...
i've done my calibrating base on my eyeballs only.....hehe :)
kindly post your's too...
gud luck guys...
cheers!... :)
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I think sa akin binigay (nag-iisang unit yesterday), sensya na. Wala po akong kinalaman dito.. In fairness with SNS, they checked first with their staff kung makakabalik ka to get the item before they decide to sell the item to me. Something 1 hour na palugit or hindi mo na maantay dahil may susunduin ka or something...
Actually last Saturday pa ako nag try na bumibili rin sa kanila, laging pag dating ko naubusan ako.
Anyway. Let's just enjoy our plasmas..
no prob...actually 2hrs ako ng antay wala p din so i decided sa listening in style bumili 27k nga lng.and got my wallbracket with tilt sa cdr king worth 680 mura d ba
..cheers to our new baby
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no prob...actually 2hrs ako ng antay wala p din so i decided sa listening in style bumili 27k nga lng.and got my wallbracket with tilt sa cdr king worth 680 mura d ba
..cheers to our new baby
congratz Bro... :)
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True cinema for me.
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imitate picture settings sa net...http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatvreviews/panasonic-th42px60u-review.html
usb media player, calibrated picture settings playing avatar for colors and dark knight for dark scene for me accurate ung color...
true cinema
contrast 72
brightness +8
colour 49
sharpness 36
vivid on
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no prob...actually 2hrs ako ng antay wala p din so i decided sa listening in style bumili 27k nga lng.and got my wallbracket with tilt sa cdr king worth 680 mura d ba
..cheers to our new baby
Is the cdr-king wall bracket sturdy enough to hold this tv of ours?
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Is the cdr-king wall bracket sturdy enough to hold this tv of ours?
yeah sir it can hold up to 40kg ung universal 22"-42" ultra thin tilt plasma/lcd wallmount ng cdr king,31kg bigat ng 42x30.makapal and mabigat ung bakal so nde ampaw ok pa spacing sa likod ng panel ,2 days n nka wallmount plasma kung bibigay un first 24hr nalaglag na un,,,680 lng sa av store 2k-2500 generic lng din ibibgay sau eh d mg cdr king kna lng nka save kpa ng 1k;il post pix..
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cdr king 22"-42" universal tilt wall mount price 680
http://(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/bosschix/DSC04572.jpg)
http://(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/bosschix/DSC04569.jpg)
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thanks sa tip brader... 680pesos na bracket panalo... :)
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thanks sa tip brader... 680pesos na bracket panalo... :)
check mo sir para my idea ka http://www.cdrking.com/?mod=products&type=category&subcatid=287&main=106
wala pla PIP 2 >:(
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Anyone tried the Facebook and Shoutcast function on this model? I tried connecting mine via ethernet. Mukhang viewer lang ito and there's no way you can post sa facebook. Very picky din po ang built in player. Even the formats that are supposed to be supported won't play. Pero sa Picture quality po naman ... a lot better than the samsung and LG plasmas. Pa-share naman po ng picture settings nyo.
i think pwede k mg post sir,u need keyboard thru usb para lumabas ung option ;),although d ko pa na try,i connect thru wifi and maikli lng ethernet cable ko short kpag i connect sa plasma
wifi dongle not yet available
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cdr king 22"-42" universal tilt wall mount price 680
http://(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/bosschix/DSC04572.jpg)
http://(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/bosschix/DSC04569.jpg)
nice! pareho tayo ng wall bracket na ginagamit ko for my current 32" so di na pala ako magpapalit once mag-upgrade ako to 42x30 ;D
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upgrade na sir hanggat my stock pa hehehe
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upgrade na sir hanggat my stock pa hehehe
we actually just bought one yesterday but it's for my mom. kami ata unang nakakuha sa bagong dating na stocks kahapon. sana makakuha na rin ako by october. di pa naman kailangan mag-upgrade ngayon since yung mom ko is pupunta ng Singapore hanggang October and lalagay ko muna sa room ko yung 42x30 habang wala sya. pagbalik nya saka na ko bibili ;D
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we actually just bought one yesterday but it's for my mom. kami ata unang nakakuha sa bagong dating na stocks kahapon. sana makakuha na rin ako by october. di pa naman kailangan mag-upgrade ngayon since yung mom ko is pupunta ng Singapore hanggang October and lalagay ko muna sa room ko yung 42x30 habang wala sya. pagbalik nya saka na ko bibili ;D
ayos ;D 50x30 na kunin mo hehehe
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how much ba 50x30?
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cdr king 22"-42" universal tilt wall mount price 680
http://(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/bosschix/DSC04572.jpg)
http://(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/bosschix/DSC04569.jpg)
Thanks for the info and photos. Who installed it for you?
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DIY sir,,,may power drill ako ;D
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DIY sir,,,may power drill ako ;D
yung akin DIY lang din. madali lang naman magkabit ng wall mount hassle lang yung paglinis afterwards.
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yah hassle nga,,,ng break in ka sir??
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not yet kasi wala pa sa room ko yung TV. sa wednesday siguro.
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i was finally able to transfer the 42x30 to my room and what can I say? grabe PQ talaga ng plasma! :D i don't think i'll be able to go back to LCD because of this. will, surely get one for myself once my mom returns from SG! ;D
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Just got my new and first ever NMT (Egreat S800).
At first, I was so happy already with my x30 by just watching my dvds with my old dvd player. However, the power and beauty of this beast will further shine and show using HD material.
I am just overwhelmed with this plasma tv and my NMT
;D
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i agree with u,i had a pana le8 laki ng difference sa pq tlga ng plasma sa lcd ,yko lng ng design ng remote almost the same sa remote ng pana le8 eh 2008 model pa un d man lng nila iniba hehehe,hassle pa kse mgkatabi right arrow key b twag dun un sd card button so kpag watch nko hd movie sa usb kpag iforward ko ang napipindot ko sd card so mg start na nman ako hehehe,ill get use to it though, sanayan lng.
solve nko sa built in media player nia limited nga lng,,,hd movies na ayaw ma read ng x30 sa ps3 gumagana so ok pa din,parang d ko na mgagamet dvd upscale ko hehehe,24/7 open laptop ko for dl hd 720p movies 2-3gig torrent site...
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i agree with u,i had a pana le8 laki ng difference sa pq tlga ng plasma sa lcd ,yko lng ng design ng remote almost the same sa remote ng pana le8 eh 2008 model pa un d man lng nila iniba hehehe,hassle pa kse mgkatabi right arrow key b twag dun un sd card button so kpag watch nko hd movie sa usb kpag iforward ko ang napipindot ko sd card so mg start na nman ako hehehe,ill get use to it though, sanayan lng.
solve nko sa built in media player nia limited nga lng,,,hd movies na ayaw ma read ng x30 sa ps3 gumagana so ok pa din,parang d ko na mgagamet dvd upscale ko hehehe,24/7 open laptop ko for dl hd 720p movies 2-3gig torrent site...
no noticeable difference ba sa 1080p screens to, since 720 lang native resolution nito, di ba?
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no noticeable difference ba sa 1080p screens to, since 720 lang native resolution nito, di ba?
yap sir pagkakaalam ko makikita mo lng diff ng full hd 1080p sa 720p eh kpag 55"-60" lcd/plasma/led pataas ,ska ung viewing distance... ;)
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yap sir pagkakaalam ko makikita mo lng diff ng full hd 1080p sa 720p eh kpag 55"-60" lcd/plasma/led pataas ,ska ung viewing distance... ;)
+1
PQ of this TV is actually better than most 40" 1080P LCD TV sets that I've seen. most specially if the lights are completely turned of. home cinema na talaga! :D
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+1
PQ of this TV is actually better than most 40" 1080P LCD TV sets that I've seen. most specially if the lights are completely turned of. home cinema na talaga! :D
Thanks for you and bosschix's replies.
How much ang selling price neto ngayon?
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26500 at SNS cash price. I'm now thinking if I'll get this model or wait for the U and VT series of Panasonic ;D
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Thanks for you and bosschix's replies.
How much ang selling price neto ngayon?
I got mine I think at 25k or thereabouts ;D
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I got mine I think at 25k or thereabouts ;D
where did you get yours?
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where did you get yours?
V-Mall, Greenhills. Shop is located at the 3rd floor. Lemme look for O.R. to get the name of the shop and contact number.
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V-Mall, Greenhills. Shop is located at the 3rd floor. Lemme look for O.R. to get the name of the shop and contact number.
is this the one near the entrance from the multi-level parking? near Mr. Dynamic?
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V-Mall, Greenhills. Shop is located at the 3rd floor. Lemme look for O.R. to get the name of the shop and contact number.
Thanks very much.
Just curious, how's the warranty? One-year? Two-year? Home service ala-LG?
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Thanks very much.
Just curious, how's the warranty? One-year? Two-year? Home service ala-LG?
I think its one year warranty. Good question on the "home service issue". I will ask once I find their O.R. and call them.
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I think its one year warranty. Good question on the "home service issue". I will ask once I find their O.R. and call them.
Thanks very much.
The reason I asked is I believe it's idiotic if the warranty is "bring the set to the nearest service center" since we are dealing with a very big, fragile electronics here.
It should always be Home Service for these kind of things. It's not like an oven toaster which you can bring with you conveniently.
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Thanks very much.
The reason I asked is I believe it's idiotic if the warranty is "bring the set to the nearest service center" since we are dealing with a very big, fragile electronics here.
It should always be Home Service for these kind of things. It's not like an oven toaster which you can bring with you conveniently.
I agree with you. ;)
Going back to its display settings. I haven't tinkered with it yet. Ergo, I am still using its default settings and its already superb IMHO ;D
Regarding burn-in period, though there have been conflicting advise, suggestions and opinions, there is no harm in doing it, thus, I did it on my unit just to be sure ;)
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I agree with you. ;)
Going back to its display settings. I haven't tinkered with it yet. Ergo, I am still using its default settings and its already superb IMHO ;D
Regarding burn-in period, though there have been conflicting advise, suggestions and opinions, there is no harm in doing it, thus, I did it on my unit just to be sure ;)
I know you mean "break-in" and actually HD-Nation recommends it for the first 100 hours and after that.... ;)
watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiuL8Co3lX4
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i got mine @27k sa Listening in styles
nde na issue ir ngaun sa mga newer model ng plasma's ,mabilis na mwala ung ir kpag irun ko ung vertical scroll bar,enjoy nio lng ung plasma nio dont worry about the ir nwawala din kagd yan...kakaisip mo sa ir d muna maenjoy pinapanuod mo hehehe,,,iwas lng sa dynamic mode for 2wks,im using true cinema for hd astig cinematic effect,dynamic for animated/pixar movies litaw na litaw color nia.
@leomarly wait mu n lng u ang vt may x30 k nman jan khit sa mom mo pa hehehe
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+1
PQ of this TV is actually better than most 40" 1080P LCD TV sets that I've seen. most specially if the lights are completely turned of. home cinema na talaga! :D
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same observation brader sa dami ng tinest ko na LCD na full HD
this x30 is still the best in terms of PQ hindi pa nakakapagod sa mata kahit mag movie marathon ka... :)
kindly post ur diff viewing settings for reference.. :)
congratz to all owners... :)
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is this TV alright with a viewing distance of 4-5 feet? hindi ba kita ang pixels at that distance?
parang gusto ko na yata to hehehehe
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is this TV alright with a viewing distance of 4-5 feet? hindi ba kita ang pixels at that distance?
parang gusto ko na yata to hehehehe
viewing distance ko is around 5-6 ft lang and ok na ok naman. walang pixels na nakikita.
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viewing distance ko is around 5-6 ft lang and ok na ok naman. walang pixels na nakikita.
di ba reflective ang screen neto? maliwanag kasi ang room na paglalagyan ko e. may malaking window sa gawing harap (left side) ng tv na di ko pwede takpan e.
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di ba reflective ang screen neto? maliwanag kasi ang room na paglalagyan ko e. may malaking window sa gawing harap (left side) ng tv na di ko pwede takpan e.
reflective sya, but then again so are most of the plasmas out there. as the masters have posted in the 42/50x30 review thread, reflective but beautiful black unlike those with matte screens na black isn't really black. for me big improvement ang paglipat sa plasma coming from an LCD display. sa LCD kasi and daming noise na makikita like sa mga scenes ng Hurt Locker. sa 42x30 very minimal na lang. and for its price, you can't complain :D
only one question, how do you set-up the cable with this TV?
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di ba reflective ang screen neto? maliwanag kasi ang room na paglalagyan ko e. may malaking window sa gawing harap (left side) ng tv na di ko pwede takpan e.
nde issue sa akin pagiging reflective nia,maliwanag din sala ko sa umaga,ok lng yung window sa gilid ng tv wag lng mismo sa harap ng tv ;D...para sa akin mas ok ung glossy kaysa matte,mas matingkad color,
sinubukan ko manuod 4 feet viewing distance,hd ang source wala namang pixelation...
orig baron antenna lng gamet ko malinaw nman sa local channel walang pixelation,ayaw ni misis mg pa hd cignal dagdag n nman daw sa bayarin hehehe @leomarley madali lng iset up yang cable nian
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di ba reflective ang screen neto? maliwanag kasi ang room na paglalagyan ko e. may malaking window sa gawing harap (left side) ng tv na di ko pwede takpan e.
Same scenario at my house, two windows at left side about 2.5 meters away from TV. Not that big of a deal.
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only one question, how do you set-up the cable with this TV?
Do you mean channel listing? Sa regions, chose others and pick American cable or american TV, or something along those lines.
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IMO, the thing you need to tweak is not the TV, but your ambient light :)
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Do you mean channel listing? Sa regions, chose others and pick American cable or american TV, or something along those lines.
my problem is that there is no signal coming out of the TV screen even if I switch from Digital to Analog.
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my problem is that there is no signal coming out of the TV screen even if I switch from Digital to Analog.
chose analog. Did you try auto tuning?
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of course sir i also tried analog since analog signal ang ipapasok ko but even so wala pa rin. also tried auto tuning.
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that's strange. Have you tried resetting the TV to factory defaults > other region > american cable/TV ? It's been my experience that if you have the wrong region, TV won't tune properly both audio and video.
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guys sino at saan nagbebenta ng P25k na 42X30s Plasma?
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guys sino at saan nagbebenta ng P25k na 42X30s Plasma?
SNS and Listening in style
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Got mine from SnS @26.5k last month dont know the price now baka bumaba na...hehe... :)
but there's a member here says that he got his for 25k at LiS..not sure...hehe :)
cheers!... :)
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guys sino at saan nagbebenta ng P25k na 42X30s Plasma?
Got mine at Cardinal Audio
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guys sino at saan nagbebenta ng P25k na 42X30s Plasma?
I was able to canvas one 42x30 at vmall 3rd level beside dynamic pc.
25k daw with 1 year panasonic phils warranty. Wonder if SnS has adjusted thier prices.
Already set to get the unit but still waiting for a little bit more. No rush to get the item yet.
Wish that prices of the 42x30 goes down a little bit more to about 22k~24k before Christmas.... Mga October or November...
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I was able to canvas one 42x30 at vmall 3rd level beside dynamic pc.
25k daw with 1 year panasonic phils warranty. Wonder if SnS has adjusted thier prices.
Already set to get the unit but still waiting for a little bit more. No rush to get the item yet.
Wish that prices of the 42x30 goes down a little bit more to about 22k~24k before Christmas.... Mga October or November...
Thanks mga dudes... abang mode din ako kay sns. :)
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Thanks mga dudes... abang mode din ako kay sns. :)
Hi Sir marco,
wala pa po ba kayong available na HT Sub?
many thanks... :)
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updated...installed ambient light for deeper blacks and lessen eye strain
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/bosschix/DSC04726.jpg)
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FYI, 25K nalang din price ng 42x30 sa SNS ;D
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Guys, Meron na bang nakapag try gamitin yung Netgear Wireless LAN Adapter (Model WNDA3100), gumagana daw ito sa Vietnam, India and Indonesia models... ;D ;D ;D
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FYI, 25K nalang din price ng 42x30 sa SNS ;D
Wow... Is this confirmed? Very nice price. Malapit na release ng Christmas shopping funds ko. Tamang Tama Ito. Thanks for the info.
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Wow... Is this confirmed? Very nice price. Malapit na release ng Christmas shopping funds ko. Tamang Tama Ito. Thanks for the info.
check the link ;D cheers ;D http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,136898.1260.html (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,136898.1260.html)
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check the link ;D cheers ;D http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,136898.1260.html (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,136898.1260.html)
Thanks. I already called SnS and talked to sir vic. Planning to get one in a few weeks.
Damming mga good value tv now at great prices. But and considering the pana 42x30 or the samsung 43d490 or maybe get a 50 incher. :D
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I was able to canvas one 42x30 at vmall 3rd level beside dynamic pc.
25k daw with 1 year panasonic phils warranty. Wonder if SnS has adjusted thier prices.
Already set to get the unit but still waiting for a little bit more. No rush to get the item yet.
Wish that prices of the 42x30 goes down a little bit more to about 22k~24k before Christmas.... Mga October or November...
sa sns ba 1 year panasonic phils warranty din?
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sa sns ba 1 year panasonic phils warranty din?
I think store warranty lang din offer ni Sir Vic (SnS) but they have the best customer support kaya madami na silang mga loyal customers.
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wala pa bang nag-ppost ng video settings nila...hehe :)
cheers guys!... :)
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wala pa bang nag-ppost ng video settings nila...hehe :)
cheers guys!... :)
yeah! kindly share your display settings
I'll post mine after the break in.
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USB Media player
Normal mode
contrast 90
brightness +2
colour 46
sharpness 36
colour balance WARM
vivid ON
eco OFF
pnr OFF
nagsawa na kse ako sa CINEMA mode mas deep ang black ng NORMAL mode...happy tweaking.
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i was finally able to transfer the 42x30 to my room and what can I say? grabe PQ talaga ng plasma! :D i don't think i'll be able to go back to LCD because of this. will, surely get one for myself once my mom returns from SG! ;D
+10! This is awesome! PQ is really great. Downside is its power consumption is high. It consume 200w, but it could only add I think 100 pesos on your electric bill and its tolerable! bang for the buck.
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+10! This is awesome! PQ is really great. Downside is its power consumption is high. It consume 200w, but it could only add I think 100 pesos on your electric bill and its tolerable! bang for the buck.
ON mu na lng ECO mode local channel/cable viewing
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ON mu na lng ECO mode local channel/cable viewing
will do that. thanks.
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USB Media player
Normal mode
contrast 90
brightness +2
colour 46
sharpness 36
colour balance WARM
vivid ON
eco OFF
pnr OFF
nagsawa na kse ako sa CINEMA mode mas deep ang black ng NORMAL mode...happy tweaking.
will try these settings later pag-uwi..thanks for sharing Bro Bosschix... :)
best regards... :)
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;D ok bro paudmann regards din,update me kung ok sa mata mo settings ko hehehe
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Meron bang D-Sub in (VGA) connection ito for PC?
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yap meron
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Does the x30 exhibit floating blacks like the older Panny models?
Planning to get one in a couple of days...
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2mos na x30 ko so far no floating blacks and fluctuating white crossed fingers hehehe,buti d ako ng samsung common issue ngaun floating blacks and brightness pops sa panel nila
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Does the x30 exhibit floating blacks like the older Panny models?
Planning to get one in a couple of days...
FYI, floating blacks in 2011 Panny models is already corrected:
http://irish.techinlifes.com/floating-blacks-blacks-rising-corrected-panasonic-plasma-in-2011/
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ON mu na lng ECO mode local channel/cable viewing
di ba madilim sir at eco mode?
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yap nde sya madilim
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me break in period ba ito na first 100 hours?
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me break in period ba ito na first 100 hours?
according sa nabasa ko sa isang forum...
latest models of Panasonic Plasma ay hindi na kailangan ng 100hrs of break-in period
dahil may built-in automatic pantanggal ng image retention... :)
hope it helps a bit..hehe :)
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according sa nabasa ko sa isang forum...
latest models of Panasonic Plasma ay hindi na kailangan ng 100hrs of break-in period
dahil may built-in automatic pantanggal ng image retention... :)
hope it helps a bit..hehe :)
so assuming kukuha ako nito sir, pag open ko iset ko na sa settings na gusto ko ayos na? ;D
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so assuming kukuha ako nito sir, pag open ko iset ko na sa settings na gusto ko ayos na? ;D
naka set na po sya automatically.... :)
not sure pero yung sa akin kc pag tingin ko sa settings naka set ng automatic...hehe
cheers!... :)
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Just got my x30 last week and enjoying it. Don't be so paranoid about image retention and burn in and enjoy your tv as your older crt tv. Ika nga, you already have a new model the time you'll see burn in.. This model is rated 100,000 hours to half life.. "Imba" ;D ;D ;D ALso, almost all forums i've read says that panasonic plasmas are the best when it comes to handling image retention and burn in (samsung 2nd, and Lg last)
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Just got my x30 last week and enjoying it. Don't be so paranoid about image retention and burn in and enjoy your tv as your older crt tv. Ika nga, you already have a new model the time you'll see burn in.. This model is rated 100,000 hours to half life.. "Imba" ;D ;D ;D ALso, almost all forums i've read says that panasonic plasmas are the best when it comes to handling image retention and burn in (samsung 2nd, and Lg last)
Congratz Brader.... :)
cheers!... :)
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It's great a lot of you guys are enjoying your X30!
I've been very busy, hence my inability to answer PM's of late...
Here are some of the recurring questions and my answers
1)Does the X30 need a break-in?
The break-in is not all essential but it's still something I recommend. A hundred hours go by very quickly anyway.
2)Do "break-ins" prevent Image Retention?
No, they don't, but as your panel ages, the "stuck" images fizzle out faster.
3)The X30 is 720p, so how could it be "better" than most 1080p LCD/LED
Let's put it this way, the only thing some LCD or LED panels have over this plasma is resolution. And that's not enough to roll a better number from a dice. What the X30 lacks in the resolution department, it makes up for it with better contrast and color saturation.
I'm in love with plasma but I don't want to be a blind sided fanboy. There are also a number of LCD/LED models we've tested that clearly drown the X30! Samsung Smart series 6, the Sony NX720 and hell yeah... my new favorite TV...The Sharp Quatron! But for a 42 inch TV under 30k? My oh my! One should not even complain :)
4)Do you recommend the X30 for gaming?
Yeah sure! Use it for games! But if you'll play long hours do stay on the safe side and keep contrast to about 50% and mix gaming with other content.
5)Your test setting for this TV?
We test TVs in a pitch black environment, so it's always in "cinema" mode. Cinema in my experience with plasma (PV70/80/PY800/C10/G11/V20) almost always bring a more natural color and hardly crush blacks.
I'll look at our X30 later within the day then post em here.
6)Best plasma models you've had?
Not in any particular order...C10,PV80 and V20 :D
Be blessed,
Carlo777
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6)Best plasma models you've had?
Not in any particular order...C10,PV80 and V20 :D
I noticed the trend had been towards cost and ecology for the entry level Panasonic TVs. They've taken out the AR coating in the plasma models, and had reduced the default brightness and contrast levels in both plasmas and lcds. This way, a newer TV with the same panel and/or backlight design can quote lower power consumption, while possibly costing less to make (at least for the PDP models). Colors have shifted towards more green (which our eyes are more sensitive too) and blue (giving a heightened perception of brightness), presumably to allow for lower drive levels.
What limits people from adjusting the brightness in most cases (in case they care more about PQ than power consumption) is the fact that the lower model Panasonics don't have a readily accessible gamma adjustment. Panasonic chooses a relatively low gamma for its entry level models, and increasing the brightness just worsens this.
I have Panasonic TVs, and this maker does build good TVs. I'm just not convinced with the direction that they seem to be taking with these models. I like the fact that they're able to bring the cost down (and pass it on to the consumers) and I truly welcome the greener credentials, but I don't want to sacrifice image quality to achieve those numbers. I'm not sure if they're doing this as a part of their corporate responsibility, or to compare well against their competitors when it comes to quoted consumption levels (perhaps both).
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I noticed the trend had been towards cost and ecology for the entry level Panasonic TVs. They've taken out the AR coating in the plasma models, and had reduced the default brightness and contrast levels in both plasmas and lcds. This way, a newer TV with the same panel and/or backlight design can quote lower power consumption, while possibly costing less to make (at least for the PDP models). Colors have shifted towards more green (which our eyes are more sensitive too) and blue (giving a heightened perception of brightness), presumably to allow for lower drive levels.
What limits people from adjusting the brightness in most cases (in case they care more about PQ than power consumption) is the fact that the lower model Panasonics don't have a readily accessible gamma adjustment. Panasonic chooses a relatively low gamma for its entry level models, and increasing the brightness just worsens this.
I have Panasonic TVs, and this maker does build good TVs. I'm just not convinced with the direction that they seem to be taking with these models. I like the fact that they're able to bring the cost down (and pass it on to the consumers) and I truly welcome the greener credentials, but I don't want to sacrifice image quality to achieve those numbers. I'm not sure if they're doing this as a part of their corporate responsibility, or to compare well against their competitors when it comes to quoted consumption levels (perhaps both).
Same here, that's why after the Panasonic C10, newer entry level models (though still quite good) don't give me so much of that "wow" effect the same way the PV70 or the PV80 did.
In all honesty, those who do have older models should stick to their guns unless power consumption is a big deal.
Anyway, I got a lot of requests to review the 2011 FULLHD U30, I'm holding it off in the meantime because it was a bit disappointing.
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Same here, that's why after the Panasonic C10, newer entry level models (though still quite good) don't give me so much of that "wow" effect the same way the PV70 or the PV80 did.
In all honesty, those who do have older models should stick to their guns unless power consumption is a big deal.
Amen! :) They've been rehashing the same tech and cutting costs in the process. Luckily, the reduction in price per generation is greater than the reduction in PQ (imho) -- thus ending up with good price/performance.
Anyway, I got a lot of requests to review the 2011 FULLHD U30, I'm holding it off in the meantime because it was a bit disappointing.
I think I know what you mean. ;)
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thanks for the informative comments here, this really make me think not to replace my 42c10 yet and just save enough money to purchase a 50" plasma (hopefully full hd) as i am not really in the 3d bandwagon yet.
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Same here, that's why after the Panasonic C10, newer entry level models (though still quite good) don't give me so much of that "wow" effect the same way the PV70 or the PV80 did.
In all honesty, those who do have older models should stick to their guns unless power consumption is a big deal.
Anyway, I got a lot of requests to review the 2011 FULLHD U30, I'm holding it off in the meantime because it was a bit disappointing.
May I know why you're disappointed with the P50U30K?
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ayos ba maglaro ng ps3 using this tv? thinking of getting this for gaming.... kaso heard plasmas are bad as console TVs
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ayos ba maglaro ng ps3 using this tv? thinking of getting this for gaming.... kaso heard plasmas are bad as console TVs
If you don't use it purely for gaming (say 50:50 with TV viewing), walang kaso. But if you play the same game over and over again (or for extended periods), you'd get pretty bad image retention.
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hi,
May I know why you're disappointed with U30K?
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hi,
May I know why you're disappointed with U30K?
Don't get me wrong the U30 is a good model...it's just that for a 2011 model, it does not seem to live up to the performance of our 2009 G11 and the 2010 V20. Sure it's not a neo-pdp panel plasma, but the colors and over-all "pop" seems to look just like last years U20.
The VT30 though, is what's getting us excited.
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yun lang... hehe pero max ko yata maglaro ng PS3 is 2-3 hours then pahinga... ok lang ba yun dito?
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yun lang... hehe pero max ko yata maglaro ng PS3 is 2-3 hours then pahinga... ok lang ba yun dito?
Oo naman tsip!
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coming from a 50X20...is the 50X30 a good upgrade? is it worth it?
or should i try the samsung 51" PS51D450 Plasma 3D?
yes i still have my PV80 in another room...still better than the newer versions with regards to PQ and reflectiveness ;)
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kakabili lang ako ngaun nang panasonic plasma 42x30... ganda maski inside door antenna maganda pictures...sulit na toh
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coming from a 50X20...is the 50X30 a good upgrade? is it worth it?
or should i try the samsung 51" PS51D450 Plasma 3D?
yes i still have my PV80 in another room...still better than the newer with the newer versions with regards to PQ and reflectiveness ;)
As Carlo mentioned, the X30 and the U30 models are for the most part just redressed X20 and U20 models. They are almost exactly the same in terms of image quality. The reflectivity, color balance and gamma of the predecessors were largely carried over.
I think it's the PS51D490 that displays 3D content. If 3D matters to you, then this model would likely appeal to you.
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kakabili lang ako ngaun nang panasonic plasma 42x30... ganda maski inside door antenna maganda pictures...sulit na toh
Curious what is your viewing distance fr the unit to yourself, when you were viewing using antenna?
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about 5ft-6ft
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help me pls i just bought pana 42x30 and its great...can anybody help how or what i will do to have a good surroud music..i have a kenwood speakers...what will i do or ano pa bibilhin ko to have a surround music...yun mura lang po
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@Carlo777
thanks for the inputs sir. Im getting this once i receive my bonus hehe pero hindi naman kaya magka image retention to with playing PS3?
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@Carlo777
thanks for the inputs sir. Im getting this once i receive my bonus hehe pero hindi naman kaya magka image retention to with playing PS3?
sir basta plasma asahan mo may image retention,ginawa ko sa 42x30 ko while playing nba 2k12(scoreboard ir) yung contrast sa game mode is 50 and max playing time ko 2hrs hehehe
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help me pls i just bought pana 42x30 and its great...can anybody help how or what i will do to have a good surroud music..i have a kenwood speakers...what will i do or ano pa bibilhin ko to have a surround music...yun mura lang po..........help me
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help me pls i just bought pana 42x30 and its great...can anybody help how or what i will do to have a good surroud music..i have a kenwood speakers...what will i do or ano pa bibilhin ko to have a surround music...yun mura lang po..........help me
This is off topic.
If you dont have one yet, you need to get an AVR (audio video receiver) with either 5.1 or 7.1 channels. You also need to get a center speaker, which will have problems with a smooth crossover with your kenwood speakers (bec. they would be of diff brands.) . Lastly you need to decide how many back speakers (or surrounds do you need/want).
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help me pls i just bought pana 42x30 and its great...can anybody help how or what i will do to have a good surroud music..i have a kenwood speakers...what will i do or ano pa bibilhin ko to have a surround music...yun mura lang po..........help me
This is off topic.
If you dont have one yet, you need to get an AVR (audio video receiver) with either 5.1 or 7.1 channels. You also need to get a center speaker, which will have problems with a smooth crossover with your kenwood speakers (bec. they would be of diff brands.) . Lastly you need to decide how many back speakers (or surrounds do you need/want)...................WHAT IS A CENTER SPEAKER
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This is off topic.
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paano po ang connection nang computer laptop to tv plasma pana.feedback pls.thanks
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paano po ang connection nang computer laptop to tv plasma pana.feedback pls.thanks
You can use the ordinary VGA cable.
Or HDMI cable if your laptop has HDMI port.
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yan ang connection bkt walang sounds dun sa tv
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^Check the audio setting of your laptop and chose HDMI.
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salamat philander for your messages.salamat bravo :) :) :)
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I'm now the proud owner of a 42X30 which I got from SNS last Saturday to replace my Full HD 42U20.
I must say that I am impressed with this set as it exhibited better PQ than my previous set.
After adjusting the picture levels for "break-in", I went 2 notches down for the resolution output of my DVD to 720p and adjusted the picture levels on my DVD player so that the picture wouldn't be that bland.
Here's my problem...as i turned up the brightness on my DVD player, I noticed that the black standby picture suddenly became grainy, this is looking up close of course...is this normal for a Plasma? Now, I noticed that even when playing movies there's a bit of grain the picture. This is my first Plasma and don't know how it really behaves.
Since I sold my media player, I couldn't test images from another set.
I've read in a couple of other forums that this might be a problem with the HDMI ports (which I hope it isn't). I didn't want another problem with my new set. Or am I just being hypersensitive about it coming from the floating blacks dilemma of my previous U20?
Overthinking? or cause for concern?
Maybe Master Carlo can give some inputs...
TIA guys...
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hello tanong ko lang po if i would be having a problem if i play 1080p HD movies in this tv? balak ko na kasi bumili ng 42x30 this week, so im doing a lot of research about this TV :) thanks in advance!
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hello tanong ko lang po if i would be having a problem if i play 1080p HD movies in this tv? balak ko na kasi bumili ng 42x30 this week, so im doing a lot of research about this TV :) thanks in advance!
it can but not those DTS encoded, only Dolby Digital encoded.
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hello tanong ko lang po if i would be having a problem if i play 1080p HD movies in this tv? balak ko na kasi bumili ng 42x30 this week, so im doing a lot of research about this TV :) thanks in advance!
no you won't have probs playing 1080p.
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After reading threads and good reviews about x30, I think decided na ako to get one for myself.
For the owners of x30, how did you break in this unit?
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no you won't have probs playing 1080p.
Agree, no problems here. ;)
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I'm now the proud owner of a 42X30 which I got from SNS last Saturday to replace my Full HD 42U20.
I must say that I am impressed with this set as it exhibited better PQ than my previous set.
After adjusting the picture levels for "break-in", I went 2 notches down for the resolution output of my DVD to 720p and adjusted the picture levels on my DVD player so that the picture wouldn't be that bland.
Here's my problem...as i turned up the brightness on my DVD player, I noticed that the black standby picture suddenly became grainy, this is looking up close of course...is this normal for a Plasma? Now, I noticed that even when playing movies there's a bit of grain the picture. This is my first Plasma and don't know how it really behaves.
Since I sold my media player, I couldn't test images from another set.
I've read in a couple of other forums that this might be a problem with the HDMI ports (which I hope it isn't). I didn't want another problem with my new set. Or am I just being hypersensitive about it coming from the floating blacks dilemma of my previous U20?
Overthinking? or cause for concern?
Maybe Master Carlo can give some inputs...
TIA guys...
concern addressed already...thanks to sirVic of SnS...great aftersales service as usual... ;)
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Tweaked with the settings a little bit...here are my settings:
Cinema Mode
Contrast 85
Brightness -6
Color 46
Sharpness 60
Tint 0
PNR Min
Eco Off
Vivid Color On
still in break-in mode...
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panasonic 42x30 has no subtitles...what will i do to have subtitles
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Does the x30 model has a setting for 24p playback?
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panasonic 42x30 has no subtitles...what will i do to have subtitles
Baka naman sa player mo hindi nakaprogram for the subtitle? check ko nga sa pana plasma ko.
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nice! pareho tayo ng wall bracket na ginagamit ko for my current 32" so di na pala ako magpapalit once mag-upgrade ako to 42x30 ;D
Patanong lang sir. Kasama na po ba yung mga turnilyo sa wall-mount ng CDR-king pati yung ikakabit sa TV? Thanks po in advance. :)
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sirs, mga fellow x30 users, question lang tungkol sa optical output nitong plasma.,
im using a htib with one optical input., i would connect x30's optical directly to my htib.. Kung kakabitan ko ng media player,ps3 or any source thru hdmi, will the x30's optical audio out simply pass its original audio from hdmi? (ex. Dts input from hdmi, dts also from optical out.)
sorry medyo magulo hehehe..
TIA..
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@este
this model has no optical out. Maybe you have different model TV.
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I can confirm that X30 has Optical Out.
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sirs, mga fellow x30 users, question lang tungkol sa optical output nitong plasma.,
im using a htib with one optical input., i would connect x30's optical directly to my htib.. Kung kakabitan ko ng media player,ps3 or any source thru hdmi, will the x30's optical audio out simply pass its original audio from hdmi? (ex. Dts input from hdmi, dts also from optical out.)
sorry medyo magulo hehehe..
TIA..
To answer your question.
First DTS and MP4 AAC audio files are not supported by X30, even pass-through DTS/MP4 AAC is not supported.
It will be useless (in DTS) if you choose this option:
NMT HDMI Out ---> X30 HDMI ---> Optical Out of X30 ---> Optical In of HTIB
So if you have NMT, then connect NMT to the HTIB. Since you have HTIB with 1 optical input, I guess you can only use one at a time, thus bypassing Optical Out of the X30 and you can only listen to analog out (2CH) or TV speakers.
Also, it better to use NMT for media player rather than build-in media player of X30
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im using wmv thru usb...not supported daw...ano gagawin ko.thanks
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I got 42x30 na rin sa wakas...im happy ang ganda talaga ng PQ niya best for HTPC..ask ko lang po adviseable ba magkabit ng net sa lan para makapag FB,shoutcast ka di ba mavivirus ang TV? pano kung mavirus sya?thanks for those who anwers my question..
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X30 owners, musta PQ sa PS3?
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X30 owners, musta PQ sa PS3?
For me PQ is Superb! i'm using PS3 Slim 160gb... :)
Happy New Year!!
Cheers!! :)
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@Philander
yes sir, you got exactly what im trying to do.. :D and also hndi ko po ginagamit yung built-in player nya..
mabagal mag load and madaming not supported na file sa hdd ko..
so i am not really getting any surround decoding in my x30's opt. out?? :(
oh well., i might just get some optical port switcher..
thank you sir for your time.,.. cheers.. :)
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Is there a way para ma read ng x30 ung 650gig seagate goflex portable hdd?default was NTFS,format ko sa exfat & FAT32 ayaw pa din, updated firmware ng x30 ko...tia
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concern addressed already...thanks to sirVic of SnS...great aftersales service as usual... ;)
how was it addressed?
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opened another unit in the store...same results.
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opened another unit in the store...same results.
I noticed it on my 42x30 as well. Does not bother me anyway. Thanks, thought it was an issue.
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Sabi ng tito ko panget daw plasma maganda lang ang kulay sa umpisa pagtagal daw pumapanget na daw yun kulay niya..e me nabasa ko dito pagna break in mo na siya 100hrs or 200hrs yata yun e mas gumaganda daw ang kulay niya..ano ba talaga ang totoo? kaya daw mura na ang plasma dahil ganun daw..Thanks for those who anwers my question...
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I noticed it on my 42x30 as well. Does not bother me anyway. Thanks, thought it was an issue.
No problem brother...knowing that you're not alone with the issue always helps. ;)
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Sabi ng tito ko panget daw plasma maganda lang ang kulay sa umpisa pagtagal daw pumapanget na daw yun kulay niya..e me nabasa ko dito pagna break in mo na siya 100hrs or 200hrs yata yun e mas gumaganda daw ang kulay niya..ano ba talaga ang totoo? kaya daw mura na ang plasma dahil ganun daw..Thanks for those who anwers my question...
Siguro may diperensya sa mata tito mo :D :D :D, just kidding, You cannot go wrong with Plasma , sa picture quality, mahirap talunin yan ng lcd or led tv.
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Does this set have any HDMI full (0-255) or limited (16-235) setting? Or does it automatically support Full RGB?
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u guys tried calibrating this particular model in service menu?? im pretty positive we can still squeeze more PQ from this TV.
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gud pm, newbie here.
is this particular model that is stated here 42x30
same as PANASONIC VIERA TC-P42X3?
if so, may nabasa kasi ako dito na "break in"
how do i do this?
tnx
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gud pm, newbie here.
is this particular model that is stated here 42x30
same as PANASONIC VIERA TC-P42X3?
if so, may nabasa kasi ako dito na "break in"
how do i do this?
tnx
basically you just use your TV using cinema mode with contrast only at 50% for 200 hours.
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basically you just use your TV using cinema mode with contrast only at 50% for 200 hours.
tnx sa pag reply, ill do what you said..so far nakaka 3hrs palang ako sa TV ;D
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how is this TV compared to the 42u30?
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so does anyone have some settings from the system menu and wants to share it?
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i did what scorpionzero had said about the burn in period...
so follow up questions lang
1. does this apply to watching TV and MOVIES? DVDs, etc.
2. i read different story on how a "burn in" should be done, but im really confused on how to apply it.
meron kasi watch in full screen, etc........
can someone here explain it to me any further.
Id appreciate it...thanks and gud pm ;)
sorry but im really a 100% NOOB ??? at this PLASMA thingy...hehehehehe
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Sabi ng tito ko panget daw plasma maganda lang ang kulay sa umpisa pagtagal daw pumapanget na daw yun kulay niya..e me nabasa ko dito pagna break in mo na siya 100hrs or 200hrs yata yun e mas gumaganda daw ang kulay niya..ano ba talaga ang totoo? kaya daw mura na ang plasma dahil ganun daw..Thanks for those who anwers my question...
baka impression niya to on first generation ng plasma...
ganito talaga ang plasma dati. pero anong modelo na ba yun sayo compared dun sa sinasabi ng tito mo?
dapat papanoodin mo ng plasma tito mo tapos palipatin mo sa lcd para ma in your face siya hehehe
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i did what scorpionzero had said about the burn in period...
so follow up questions lang
1. does this apply to watching TV and MOVIES? DVDs, etc.
2. i read different story on how a "burn in" should be done, but im really confused on how to apply it.
meron kasi watch in full screen, etc........
can someone here explain it to me any further.
Id appreciate it...thanks and gud pm ;)
sorry but im really a 100% NOOB ??? at this PLASMA thingy...hehehehehe
yep sa lahat, avoid black borders during the burn-in period, channel logos is fine as long as you switch to other channel once in awhile, if not.... i suggest every 30 minutes you turn overscan OFF or ON to shift the picture slightly to a different pixel to prevent burning.
others use color slides to burn their TV, i read others run it straight for 24hrs. you can find color slides sa net if you wish to do this. gudluk
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yep sa lahat, avoid black borders during the burn-in period, channel logos is fine as long as you switch to other channel once in awhile, if not.... i suggest every 30 minutes you turn overscan OFF or ON to shift the picture slightly to a different pixel to prevent burning.
others use color slides to burn their TV, i read others run it straight for 24hrs. you can find color slides sa net if you wish to do this. gudluk
thanks sir, so yung black borders lang talaga ang kailangan iwasan?
tv setting is what youve said then naka "FULL" yung screen ko.
i got about 15 hours on the TV, long way pa....hehehehe
tnx sir :D
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Dont worry about screen burn in. Hindi na uso yan sa 2010 models and beyond. Just enjoy your tv... Enjoying my x30 since october 2011. Pero para makatulog ka ng mahimbing, just avoid dynamic setting and you're good to go.. ;D ;D ;D
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Dont worry about screen burn in. Hindi na uso yan sa 2010 models and beyond. Just enjoy your tv... Enjoying my x30 since october 2011. Pero para makatulog ka ng mahimbing, just avoid dynamic setting and you're good to go.. ;D ;D ;D
tnx sir, worried lang kasi ako..kasi nga total newbie ako sa pag own ng plasma..
di naman ata ako naka dyanmic setting ;D
wait check ko. lol
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Maganda na ang technology ng Plasma ngayon, may mga build-in anti-burn features na Pixel Shifter or Orbiter or wobbling
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PlasmaFAQ?storeId=15001&catalogId=13401&langId=-1&catGroupId=24973
5. I've heard that plasma TVs can "burn-in" over time. What is "burn-in" exactly, and is it really a concern?
"Burn-in," or image retention, is an uneven aging of the phosphors in a display device, can occur on any display that uses phosphors to generate an image, including tube TVs, projection TVs that use CRTs, and plasma TVs. Such uneven aging happens when bright, static images are left onscreen for an extended period of time, which can leave a visible "shadow" effect.
Improvements in panel service life to over 60,000 hours have minimized the risk of image retention. In addition, screen savers, pixel shifting, and brightness level adjustments can dramatically reduce any chance of image retention. Use common sense when it comes to your plasma TV; don't pause video games or watch TV stations with station logos onscreen for long periods of time, and use one of the many display calibration DVDs available today for properly setting brightness and contrast.
The rule of thumb: if you don't worry about your traditional tube TV, you don't have to worry about a Panasonic plasma TV. [/i]
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mga bro, meron bang cooling fan ang panny 42x30? my bro is using LG plasma PJ250. We noticed that ang bilis nyang uminit paghindi naka on ang AC, as in sobrang init sa likod paghinahawakan. Parang walang cooling fan sa loob nung sinilip namin.
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May nakita akong ganito binebenta ng 24k tapos less 5% pa daw kapag cash payment. Okay na kaya yon? Tsaka okay ba siya for PS3 gaming? More on Action Adventure, Fighting tsaka RPG ang nilalaro ko. Bihira ako mag Racing tsaka FPS. Nabasa ko kasi na may green ghosting daw sa mga fast paced games eh.
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May nakita akong ganito binebenta ng 24k tapos less 5% pa daw kapag cash payment. Okay na kaya yon? Tsaka okay ba siya for PS3 gaming? More on Action Adventure, Fighting tsaka RPG ang nilalaro ko. Bihira ako mag Racing tsaka FPS. Nabasa ko kasi na may green ghosting daw sa mga fast paced games eh.
mura na din ah.
ang concern mo lang dyan si yung mga static health/ammo meters ng games like RE5, baka maburn-in yun.
pero as per other members nagpi-PS3 sila sa plasma e, okay naman daw
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howmuch na kaya ito sa sns?
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May nakita akong ganito binebenta ng 24k tapos less 5% pa daw kapag cash payment. Okay na kaya yon? Tsaka okay ba siya for PS3 gaming? More on Action Adventure, Fighting tsaka RPG ang nilalaro ko. Bihira ako mag Racing tsaka FPS. Nabasa ko kasi na may green ghosting daw sa mga fast paced games eh.
sounds good. which shop.is it and how about warranty
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question guys... on-going pa lang yung availability ng cable connection dito sa area namin kaya nag-insist ang wife ko na mag-outdoor antenna muna kami. bumili kase kami ng indoor before pero sobrang hina ng signal sa area namin kaya kanina lang kami nakabili nung baron extended range antenna.
ganito yung antenna jack sa 42x30 namin:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ac/Bellingleeconnectorjack.jpg)
tapos yung sa baron antenna, ganito:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/F_Connector_Side.jpg/250px-F_Connector_Side.jpg)
di tuloy namin magamit yung outdoor antenna... may adaptor po bang mabibili para dito? at ano ang tawag dun para madali namin matanong sa mga sales personnel (minsan kase clueless sila sa mga hinahanap e)... salamat!
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ganyan chief. I think I bought mine at deeco, pero meron din niyan sa ace and the likes. it's pretty common.
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tenks sir, problema nito naka-wallmount yung unit namin... sana may makita akong right-angle connector... :-\
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(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/296475328/TV_adapter_F_female_to_PAL_male.jpg)
ganyan chief. I think I bought mine at deeco, pero meron din niyan sa ace and the likes. it's pretty common.
sabihin mo lang PAL connector ;)
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Good PM mga boss. I bought the Panasonic 42x30 plasma noon pang April sa EDSA Shang. I'm enjoying it tremendously.
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Just bought a Panasonic 50X30S today from SnS. Still tweaking the video settings as the color settings are reddish in color out of the box. So far settled with tweaked Cinema settings and tamed the color a bit.
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Some screenshots from my Panasonic TH-P50X30S:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7497595624_79bdfeb8d6_z.jpg)
Analog TV (Destiny)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8018/7497595860_8959d3415a_z.jpg)
Very good viewing angle
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8148/7497595402_b856a714ce_z.jpg)
Aeon Flux
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7497595038_bfbbec9291_z.jpg)
Matrix Flight of the Osiris
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7497594810_a2a81a56bb_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8147/7497594534_5f6c933938_z.jpg)
Camp Rock
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*I haven't explored yet the other features such as the media player, streamer, internet and LAN capabilities. This is a 50 inch plasma but with only a 720p resolution. The PQ isn't as sharp as one would expect from a full HD panel given the size of the screen. The merits would be the blacks i.e. after some calibration and the color rendition which I think would give a lot of weight in one's decision making. Not to mention Panasonic's track record in durability and quality of plasma TVs. :D
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Just bought a Panasonic 50X30S today from SnS. Still tweaking the video settings as the color settings are reddish in color out of the box. So far settled with tweaked Cinema settings and tamed the color a bit.
Congrats on the new TV sir! :) I really think that Panasonic still is among the most consistent makers when it comes to reliability.
As for the video settings, I think they really botched the default settings on purpose to make the higher models look good and to improve power consumption numbers. I hope you do find the best balance for acceptable viewing, despite the lack of a gamma control.
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Congrats on the new TV sir! :) I really think that Panasonic still is among the most consistent makers when it comes to reliability.
As for the video settings, I think they really botched the default settings on purpose to make the higher models look good and to improve power consumption numbers. I hope you do find the best balance for acceptable viewing, despite the lack of a gamma control.
Thanks sir Ivan! I am happy with it already after calibrating it initially with Avia for reference then tweaked a little more to suit my preference. I'd leave more advanced tweaks and calibration to the higher models. :D
I will recalibrate after 100 hours to see if there will be an improvement.
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Just bought a Panasonic 50X30S today from SnS. Still tweaking the video settings as the color settings are reddish in color out of the box. So far settled with tweaked Cinema settings and tamed the color a bit.
Hope you can post your display settings boss...I've tweaked it to my preference but use the "Normal" display mode...but settings from a fellow user will always be welcome.
TIA
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What's your viewing distance on your 50X30? Ganda..I am within 8 ft of my 42x20. Ok naman sya. Im wondering if a 50 HD ready panel with the size increase with my fixed distance would give me noticeable difference like the samsung 50 i have auditioned in malls. Parang screen door effect nakikita ko.
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Hope you can post your display settings boss...I've tweaked it to my preference but use the "Normal" display mode...but settings from a fellow user will always be welcome.
TIA
Viewing Mode cinema
Contrast 65
Brightness -10
Colour 40
Sharpness 60
Tint 0
Colour Balance Normal
Vivid Colour On
Eco Mode Off
PNR OFF
Analog TV
Normal Mode
All default except PNR to Max
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What's your viewing distance on your 50X30? Ganda..I am within 8 ft of my 42x20. Ok naman sya. Im wondering if a 50 HD ready panel with the size increase with my fixed distance would give me noticeable difference like the samsung 50 i have auditioned in malls. Parang screen door effect nakikita ko.
My viewing distance is also 8 feet. The TV I replaced with the 50X30 was a 42 inch plasma. I didn't notice much difference in PQ given the increase in size with the same distance.
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My viewing distance is also 8 feet. The TV I replaced with the 50X30 was a 42 inch plasma. I didn't notice much difference in PQ given the increase in size with the same distance.
Thanks Bro. Considerable din kasi price difference between a full hd panel na plasma like the 50ut30 and st30 line vs the likes of the 50x30 and kung di naman heaven and earth PQ difference, practical din to choose the cheaper one for those that are into the hobby.
Not to be OT, what avia are you using? Cheers.
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Thanks Bro. Considerable din kasi price difference between a full hd panel na plasma like the 50ut30 and st30 line vs the likes of the 50x30 and kung di naman heaven and earth PQ difference, practical din to choose the cheaper one for those that are into the hobby.
I'm pretty sure that you can tell the difference if you look for it, especially with good material. The big question is do you look for flaws when you're watching or do you just sit back and enjoy? If you're the nitpicking type, then it probably pays to get the best TV that you can afford. The latter types (majority of us) would likely be satisfied with a more value-oriented purchase.
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Not to be OT, what avia are you using? Cheers.
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I'm pretty sure that you can tell the difference if you look for it, especially with good material. The big question is do you look for flaws when you're watching or do you just sit back and enjoy? If you're the nitpicking type, then it probably pays to get the best TV that you can afford. The latter types (majority of us) would likely be satisfied with a more value-oriented purchase.
It really depends on your use. This is for a bedroom setup where most of the time analog TV is the most viewed material. Even full HD panels wouldn't give any added benefit to this source. Much more buying an LCD or LED of the same size. I view occasional MKVs from my HTPC which can render very good PQ even on an HD ready plasma panel.
I have a full HD PJ (Epson 8350) in another room for critical viewing of BDs and other HD source material. ;)
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Viewing Mode cinema
Contrast 65
Brightness -10
Colour 40
Sharpness 60
Tint 0
Colour Balance Normal
Vivid Colour On
Eco Mode Off
PNR OFF
Analog TV
Normal Mode
All default except PNR to Max
Salamat boss
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Sir, how to setup sa analog cable. di ko kasi makuha mga channels ng maayos. May HD box ako pero plan 499 + revo pak , gusto ko sna mag split para makuha yung ibang channels ng sky. tnx
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mga sir mga magkano aproximate bill sa kuryente ng Panasonic 42X30 kung gagamitin ng 12hrs a day..
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mga sir mga magkano aproximate bill sa kuryente ng Panasonic 42X30 kung gagamitin ng 12hrs a day..
using the meralco app on my blackberry, assuming the 42x30 consumes 200watts, if you use it 12 hours for each day of the month, it will cost you P808.57 or P2.4 per hour.
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My rarely used 42x30 just died. Bigla na lang namatay and won't power on na. I just bought it october last year. Kamalas nga naman. Bihira pang magamit parang once a week lang.
I had it checked up. It's either the power supply or the main board na. Any idea how much damage nito? Is it better to buy a new one.
TSK TSK TSK!!!
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My rarely used 42x30 just died. Bigla na lang namatay and won't power on na. I just bought it october last year. Kamalas nga naman. Bihira pang magamit parang once a week lang.
I had it checked up. It's either the power supply or the main board na. Any idea how much damage nito? Is it better to buy a new one.
TSK TSK TSK!!!
Kung mga power supply yan around P6-7k. Good that you were able to use it for more than a year. Ako less than a month lang ang 42x50 ko coz It developed a spider crack due to misuse. Cost of the repair...P20k wala pang labor yan. Pamapalubag loob lang.
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Kung mga power supply yan around P6-7k. Good that you were able to use it for more than a year. Ako less than a month lang ang 42x50 ko coz It developed a spider crack due to misuse. Cost of the repair...P20k wala pang labor yan. Pamapalubag loob lang.
at least sayo doc may warranty pa?? hehe. 6-7K?!?! sana ganun lang kaso labor around P1.6k!!!
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at least sayo doc may warranty pa?? hehe. 6-7K?!?! sana ganun lang kaso labor around P1.6k!!!
Sad to say cracks in the panel aren't covered by warranty. I now have a 42 inch paperweight lying around.
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Hindi naman bago ang Panasonic 42x30 ko, last year ko pa binili (April 2013). Kaya lang ngayon lang na-approve ang membership ko dito, siguro kasi ang username ko ay "2ndhandman." Baka akala ng moderator ay trader ako...hehehe. Nagkataon lang na puro 2ndhand ang DSLR na gamit ko kaya ganun ang username ko...hahaha.
Anyway, dito una akong nagbasa ng reviews ng 42x30 bago ko binili as gift to my wife last year. After 1 year watching on the plasma ang masasabi ko lang ay hindi na ako nanonood ng movies sa sinehan. Hahaha...gandang manood lalo na at naka-set-up ng home theater.