LG 32PC5RV first 32-inch plasma

[grazyna672]

Even if it's not the first as LG is claiming it is, the 32PC5RV 32-inch plasma TV recently announced by the company is the smallest plasma TV to get a decent production run....Read ALL

[IMOp-i-nion]

For anyone who understands & appreciates the current benefits of plasma technology, this LG 32PC5RV 32-inch plasma is a smart addition to the smaller flat panel line.
I too have been waiting patiently for the LCD technology to improve, as a replacement for a quality CRT; I have yet to see an LCD that doesn't disappoint.
I have recently purchased one of these & for a flat panel, as a quality CRT replacement; it is what I was hoping it would be!
Connected to analog feed it looks as good as a quality CRT ( impressive for a flat panel TV )
As far as it's 852 x 480 panel, don't let other's criticism fool you. It displays as clear & sharp ( High Def. appearing image ) as any larger 720 / 768 Res. High Def. flat panel I have ever seen.
It is capable of receiving any high def. inputs up to 1080i through HDMI and displays any high quality source beautifully !!!

The real bonus with this TV is the picture quality it produces when the source is not Hi Def.
As many salesmen will try to sell you on the picture quality of the latest & greatest 1080p set and all it's benefits when viewing the latest ( if I might add "limited" ) source material.
In the real world, most of us still use our TV's for watching Television ...
What percentage of television is broadcast at 1080p ?????????
What percentage of television is broadcast at 480i > 1080i !!!!!

Many may criticize LG, or any manufacturer, for releasing such a TV, referring to it as out dated technology.

Anyone who really understands what is most important in creating good picture quality for modern day Television viewing will appreciate this TV, if you are looking for a television in this size range.

[Jamesman0]

I recently purchased this tv as well. I am quite pleased with the quality of the picture when compared with the price of the unit. The picture is far superior to budget LCD's in the same price range. I have not noticed much of a difference between the clarity of this set and other HDTV's when viewed from a reasonable distance.

The difference I have noticed with high def sources is more then made up for, by the improved image with SD broadcasts. This is my third HD TV (samsung 1080P LCD and aPanny 60U plasma) so I feel I have been able to make reasonable comparison.

The only criticism I have is that the black levels could be abit better.

I have one question for anyone that may have bought this tv. I tried to connect my HD sattelite reciever to this unit using a DVI to HDMI cable and the audio inputs on the tv do not seem have an option to provide sound to the HDMI port. It seems the only sound input for DVI is a computer sound jack for the VGA input.

What is the solution to this problem? It seems ridiculous that LG would have made no way to connect sound for DVI "boxes" in an easy way.

[chrisherbert]

Originally Posted by Jamesman0

I have one question for anyone that may have bought this tv. I tried to connect my HD sattelite reciever to this unit using a DVI to HDMI cable and the audio inputs on the tv do not seem have an option to provide sound to the HDMI port. It seems the only sound input for DVI is a computer sound jack for the VGA input.

What is the solution to this problem? It seems ridiculous that LG would have made no way to connect sound for DVI "boxes" in an easy way.

You can buy an inexpensive adapter that will link RCA to the standard PC/headphone jack. You can find them at Radio Shack, and monoprice has one (http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2) for 65 cents.

[scorpio_87]

Where do you buy this TV? Sounds interesting. Also, just to confirm, the upcoming Vizio 32" is made by LG and will be a 720p set?

[slbosse]

Well, the Vizio press release certainly seems to state that the 32" will be 720p:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=970879

I guess that means it's a new panel, since that LG 32" that was released late last year (non-U.S.) is a 480p panel. Makes me think that maybe LG will also have a 32" 720p set this year, at least in some markets.

[Jamesman0]

chrisherbert,

Thank you. Will the audio quality suffer at all by doing this?

[Jamesman0]

Scorpio 87,

I picked mine up at best buy. They price matched a futureshop sale and I got it at a great price.

[chrisherbert]

Originally Posted by Jamesman0

chrisherbert,

Thank you. Will the audio quality suffer at all by doing this?

No it'll sound the same. It's not doing anything to the signal, just changing the plug.

[lazerfan]

I bought this plasma when it first came out, back in November. I have found that the picture seems a little better, as the plasma has aged a little.
I'm seeing less false contouring now, even though there wasn't a huge amount in the beginning.
The easiest place to pinpoint is at the very beginning of Deep Blue. The close up of the ocean broke into clear concentric rings, when the plasma was new. This effect has diminished greatly upon recent viewings of the same dvd.

[tinghai]

Originally Posted by IMOp-i-nion

For anyone who understands & appreciates the current benefits of plasma technology, this LG 32PC5RV 32-inch plasma is a smart addition to the smaller flat panel line.
I too have been waiting patiently for the LCD technology to improve, as a replacement for a quality CRT; I have yet to see an LCD that doesn't disappoint.
I have recently purchased one of these & for a flat panel, as a quality CRT replacement; it is what I was hoping it would be!
Connected to analog feed it looks as good as a quality CRT ( impressive for a flat panel TV )
As far as it's 852 x 480 panel, don't let other's criticism fool you. It displays as clear & sharp ( High Def. appearing image ) as any larger 720 / 768 Res. High Def. flat panel I have ever seen.
It is capable of receiving any high def. inputs up to 1080i through HDMI and displays any high quality source beautifully !!!

The real bonus with this TV is the picture quality it produces when the source is not Hi Def.
As many salesmen will try to sell you on the picture quality of the latest & greatest 1080p set and all it's benefits when viewing the latest ( if I might add "limited" ) source material.
In the real world, most of us still use our TV's for watching Television ...
What percentage of television is broadcast at 1080p ?????????
What percentage of television is broadcast at 480i > 1080i !!!!!

Many may criticize LG, or any manufacturer, for releasing such a TV, referring to it as out dated technology.

Anyone who really understands what is most important in creating good picture quality for modern day Television viewing will appreciate this TV, if you are looking for a television in this size range.

Can't agree more to the excellent SD playback on this little LG Plasma. I noticed some IR after leaving the DVD menu on for 30mins but clear away after doing the white wash (ISM) thing.

[Jamesman0]

I have been looking at the 2008 models to see if LG was going to produce a 720p model of this tv, but I haven't found one. Does anyone know if LG is going to be continuing to Make 32" plasmas or if they ahve dropped this size?

[Jamesman0]

I have been having a lip sync problem with my tv. Has anyone esle had this problem? I have tried multiple inputs, multiple sources and different cables and it seems to be there. It is not severe, but enough I have noticed it. I suppos eI should call LG then haul it back to bestbuy and excahnge it.

[blued888]

Is this TV considered an EDTV or HDTV? It's capable of accepting signals up to 1080i.

Is the 852x480 resolution principle similar to that of 1024x768 used in 42" Plasmas? (Resolution says 1024x768 in plasmas but they are still capable of displaying HiDef)

Would I still need an upscaling DVD player to fully appreciate picture quality of will normal 480p players be enough, given its resolution?

Thanks!

[Jamesman0]

I think the best way to describe the tv is that it is an edtv that is hd capable because it will accept hd signals. I think a 480p dvd player would be just fine as 480p is the native reolution of the TV. Of course, an uconverting DVD player would be nice, but it is not necessary.

[horng]

how about playing xbox360/ps3 and watching blu-ray movies?will it do the job nicely?compare to 720p lcd resolution, any difference?

care to share some pic of it?

thanks!

[lazerfan]

Originally Posted by horng

how about playing xbox360/ps3 and watching blu-ray movies?will it do the job nicely?compare to 720p lcd resolution, any difference?

care to share some pic of it?

thanks!

I've had one in my bedroom since November of last year. I have an LG BH200 hooked to it for dvd, HD DVD and blu-ray playback.
The real improvement with high-def is just the clarity of the image and lack of noise/artifacts. Standard dvds look great on this set.
I once tried flipping a combo-HD DVD to try the standard side first, then the hi def side. Not a very noticeable difference at all. Perhaps a little cleaner with the HD DVD side.
This is definitely a tv set that is fine with just a good progressive scan dvd player. You'll actually get a better picture with this set- as it matches the resolution of the set perfectly- versus a hi def set.
As the tv has aged a little I have zero burn-in. IR happens but disappears very quickly.
Here's an example. I had a little IR from the dvd menu last night. I put the tv on Whitewash mode. Within 2 minutes the IR was totally gone and I turned off the set.
The IR also goes away by itself when you watch moving material, of course.

[C E Jones]

I'm not quite getting why this tv exists. The resolution is weird for this day and age, especially considering that LG has released a 720p 32" plasma in England:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/re...n-Plasma-TV/p1

Also, considering that the 32" plasmas from Vizio and Insignia use the LG panel, I'm wondering why they don't release it here under their own brand.

[lazerfan]

Originally Posted by C E Jones

I'm not quite getting why this tv exists. The resolution is weird for this day and age, especially considering that LG has released a 720p 32" plasma in England:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/re...n-Plasma-TV/p1

Also, considering that the 32" plasmas from Vizio and Insignia use the LG panel, I'm wondering why they don't release it here under their own brand.

The set doesn't have an ATSC tuner, which I believe is now mandated by U.S law. That's why it went on sale last November in Canada, but not in the U.S.
We don't have that law in Canada.

[aerodynamics]

Originally Posted by C E Jones

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/re...n-Plasma-TV/p1

Also, considering that the 32" plasmas from Vizio and Insignia use the LG panel, I'm wondering why they don't release it here under their own brand.

Agreed. That's the only obstacle keeping me from buying the Insignia. I have a feeling LG (or some other higher tier brand) will release their own 32" plasma in the very near future, especially given the fact both those sets are selling well (the Insignia was on backorder on the BB site as recently as yesterday).

[C E Jones]

Originally Posted by aerodynamics

Agreed. That's the only obstacle keeping me from buying the Insignia. I have a feeling LG (or some other higher tier brand) will release their own 32" plasma in the very near future, especially given the fact both those sets are selling well (the Insignia was on backorder on the BB site as recently as yesterday).

Same here--I've seen the Insignia at BB and the PQ is impressive for the money, but I can't believe they deny access to calibration settings. In the review of the LG I link to above, they mention the LG can indeed be calibrated. Lazerfan points out that it doesn't have An ATSC tuner, which would make it illegal to sell stateside as is--but how hard could it be to add an ATSC and market it in the US? They'd probably sell a ton of them. I hope you're right and LG or another legit brand releases a 32" plasma early in 2009. At this point I've decided not to buy the Vizio or the Insignia, and I'll never buy LCD!

[aerodynamics]

Originally Posted by C E Jones

but how hard could it be to add an ATSC and market it in the US? They'd probably sell a ton of them. I hope you're right and LG or another legit brand releases a 32" plasma early in 2009. At this point I've decided not to buy the Vizio or the Insignia, and I'll never buy LCD!

Also, LG already has the PG60 series stateside which uses the same one-piece glass design as the 32PG5000. It's just mind boggling to me why they haven't released it yet.

At this point I'm waiting to see how Black Friday shapes up - they say that's the best time to buy an off brand TV. I'm hoping BB will sell the Insignia in the $400s otherwise, like you, I'll keep playing the waiting game and see what happens early 09.