http://www.hideflifestyle.com/samsung-sps4243-42-edtv-p-512.html

that link is for the set i have, if that has relevance. could someone explain this to me?

i understand that the native resolution is 480p. but the specs specifically say up to 1080i over component?

i'm guessing this means if i get a hd box (from my cable provider) or a hd antenna and connect it to the rf-coax, i'll only be able to get 480p max? what about hdmi?

it says 1024x768, which i guess is for vga/pc connection, although i'm not too worried about that. s-video and composite is of no use to me either.

so if i get my hd box and connect it to my set via component, will i be able to watch in 720p/1080i? i know it's not pure digital and all that, but it should be better than 480p.

thanks.

You TV will just down sample everything like 1080i/720p/720i to its native resolution, 480p. It will look better than SD programming. Your TV will recognize it, and support it, but its just down sampling the higher rez signals.

thanks. it's unfortunate i won't be able to get higher than 480p. but i do suppose it'll be better than sd. it isn't my set; *someone* didn't do some research. anyhow, there should be a noticeable difference, yes?

yes, a very substantial difference will be noticed when you view HD content (properly connected via component cables) on an ED plasma.

At a reasonable viewing distance, the quality of the content is much more significant with respect to PQ than is the display's resolution.

Enjoy it!

alright, good. thanks for the info. i didn't want to be the bringer of any bad news. i mean, it also has to do with bandwidth and not just resolution as well.

edit: one more thing. so if everything gets downconverted, can i connect my hd box to the rf-coax port on my tv and receive hd programming? the problem is, the plasma is wall-mounted and when it was put up, the only connection used was the rf-coax (i think). if i wanted to use the component input, it'd be a hassle to take the display down and put it back up. so this will work right? i mean, this is how an hd antenna would typically be connected, yes?

I am watching OTA HD on a 42" EDTV and the picture is so good I can't justify upgrading to the 50" HD monitor I had my eye on...

alright, good. thanks for the info. i didn't want to be the bringer of any bad news. i mean, it also has to do with bandwidth and not just resolution as well.

edit: one more thing. so if everything gets downconverted, can i connect my hd box to the rf-coax port on my tv and receive hd programming? the problem is, the plasma is wall-mounted and when it was put up, the only connection used was the rf-coax (i think). if i wanted to use the component input, it'd be a hassle to take the display down and put it back up. so this will work right? i mean, this is how an hd antenna would typically be connected, yes?

No, you want to use component (or better such as DVI or HDMI) connections to pass the HD image (after processing by the separate HD tuner / receiver) to the display.

If you connect the HD box and the plasma via S-Video, composite or RF coax, your PQ will be greatly reduced.

However, if the plasma has an integrated HD tuner (ATSC for OTA broadcasts and perhaps QAM for digital cable), you can simply bypass your separate HD box and directly input your RF coax (from the antenna) to the plasma.

Coax does a fine job of carrying the "un-received" HD signals from the antenna or cable company but component (or better) is required to pass on the HD image once the signal has been processed by the tuner.

I'm sure someone else will do a better job of describing / explaining this than I.

Do not fear the High Def EDTV! I have had the Panasonic 42" EDTV for nearly three years now. It has been fantastic! It has its faults but at the time I could not justify the 2k extra for a 42 HD model. If you are going larger than 42" I recommend a full blown HD set. But a high def signal being displayed at 480p is still beautiful.

**Disclaimer - I ordered a Pioneer 6070HD two days ago and am eagerly awaiting its arrival! The EDTV will be moved to the bedroom**

**Disclaimer - I ordered a Pioneer 6070HD two days ago and am eagerly awaiting its arrival! The EDTV will be moved to the bedroom**


Is your Panny ED a PWD commercial model? If so, what are you doing about sound when you move it?

I'm considering relocating my PWD to a secondary area and trying to decide on some minimal audio solution.

Sorry to hi-jack thread.

Is your Panny ED a PWD commercial model? If so, what are you doing about sound when you move it?

I'm considering relocating my PWD to a secondary area and trying to decide on some minimal audio solution.

Sorry to hi-jack thread.


I'm not Stretch, but when I moved my commercial panny ed plasma from the theater to the bedroom, I bought the oem "ear" speakers for it off of ebay.

I got my set for about $200 IIRC...not the "best" audio solution, but looks nice, matches the display, and plugs right in.

Thanks for your response; exactly what I wanted to know.

I realize the OEM accessory speakers aren't optimal by any means, but I wanted feedback on the various options (the OEM ears for $200-250, all-in-one Yamaha speaker / amp for $600-700, etc.) in trying to "consumerize" a commercial unit that is being relocated to a secondary area.

Thanks again.