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post #121 of 12670
3/13/08 at 11:42am
Sure do like it! With it being my first HD screen / flat screen it's more than making me happy at this time.

To answer a few other questions, I got the 4yr extended warranty through Abt Electronics on it. I got free shipping with the purchase as I'm only about 25 miles away from their store. They unboxed it, attached the base and placed it on my stand.

PM me if you want to know pricing and such that I was able to acquire.

-Zac


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Ask you anything??? I guess I'll start with the obvious...do you like it?!?!?
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post #122 of 12670
3/13/08 at 11:52am
QUICK QUESTION! Are all 3 HDMI Inputs of the PX80 and 85 on the back of the TV or is there one on the front as well?
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post #123 of 12670
3/13/08 at 12:03pm
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QUICK QUESTION! Are all 3 HDMI Inputs of the PX80 and 85 on the back of the TV or is there one on the front as well?

The px80u and pz80u have the 3rd HDMI input in the front; the pz85u has the 3rd HDMI input on the side.
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post #124 of 12670
3/13/08 at 12:12pm
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The EPP standard shipping is free and the white glove service is $250- definitely not worth it.

thank, guess i'll just go with the standard shipping through epp then.
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post #125 of 12670
3/13/08 at 12:14pm
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QUICK QUESTION! Are all 3 HDMI Inputs of the PX80 and 85 on the back of the TV or is there one on the front as well?

This is from fed27:
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post #126 of 12670
3/13/08 at 12:22pm
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With it in the "Cinema" preset with "Light" setting, there is plenty of detail int he blacks without crushing them. When I select the "Dark" setting, I lose the detail. For instance, the screenshoot of the space ship in pitch black space with stars in the background....when I selected "Dark" I lost some stars in the background. Also, some shadows lost detail. I'm running it in "Light". The image with the cheetah sitting next to the zebra at sunrise really is impressive. You can actually see the detail in the cheetah's fur without the whites in the sky getting blown out.

It depends on the material being viewed, there are instances where "Dark" helps without losing detail. I guess it depends on the feed. If memory serves me correctly, I had good results with some basketball games last night, Nets vs. Cavs using "Dark".

I haven't been able to tell the difference with Video and MPEG Noise Reductions filters on or off, so I leave them off so that I'm not applying any unnecessary processing to the image.


Thanks for the feed back. I take it that you find the black level with "Light" setting to be more that satisfactory to you.

What about the Floating black levels(Fluctuations) that bothered some people in previous generations of Panasonic panels? Do you see much or any improvement in that area? Thanks.
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post #127 of 12670
3/13/08 at 12:27pm
Just got the call from the shipping company, I ordered the 50PZ85U on 3/12 from EPP and I should get it by 3/18 in the morning. I will post some pics when I get mine as well.
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post #128 of 12670
3/13/08 at 12:27pm
Zaxx92 is there any signs of retention with your screen? Seeing that it was evident in the PX80 to a minor degree.
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post #129 of 12670
3/13/08 at 12:52pm
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Just got the call from the shipping company, I ordered the 50PZ85U on 3/12 from EPP and I should get it by 3/18 in the morning. I will post some pics when I get mine as well.

wow, nice. that's pretty quick.. prob be ordering mine next week. =D
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post #130 of 12670
3/13/08 at 1:02pm
anybody been playing games on these new Vieras? I'm looking at getting the PZ85 46", which thorugh discount can get for only 1.6k

Trying to decide whether I should get this, if I'm going to be playing games a lot, or get the new Samsung LCD A550/A650
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post #131 of 12670
3/13/08 at 1:05pm
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anybody been playing games on these new Vieras? I'm looking at getting the PZ85 46", which thorugh discount can get for only 1.6k

Trying to decide whether I should get this, if I'm going to be playing games a lot, or get the new Samsung LCD A550/A650

MSRP Prices only please.
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post #132 of 12670
3/13/08 at 1:10pm
er? I'm asking, because both the new samsung LCD and the Viera 85u is comparably priced, which is more worthwhile as far as playing games go?
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post #133 of 12670
3/13/08 at 1:15pm
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Thanks for the feed back. I take it that you find the black level with "Light" setting to be more that satisfactory to you.

What about the Floating black levels(Fluctuations) that bothered some people in previous generations of Panasonic panels? Do you see much or any improvement in that area? Thanks.

Nope, haven't noticed anything, but quiet frankly, I've been more focused on setting the correct black level and the details in the shadows. If anything, I'm bothered by what appears to be posterization or noise that I've noticed in very few instances.
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post #134 of 12670
3/13/08 at 2:56pm
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Thanks for the feed back. I take it that you find the black level with "Light" setting to be more that satisfactory to you.

It's not as if that setting actually changes the black levels. Setting it to dark absolutely destroys shadow detail, or atleast it has for the last 2 generations. I've played around with test patterns on my 60u and what should be nice gradations become completely solid with black level set to dark. I guess with the floating blacks of the 6/7 series then more solid black on the screen = a slightly darker shade of black but at the expense of any decent picture. Of course we don't know enough about the 8 series to know whether it even has floating blacks or what the black level control does.

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er? I'm asking, because both the new samsung LCD and the Viera 85u is comparably priced, which is more worthwhile as far as playing games go?

Gaming on plasmas is far better in my opinion. No input lag, no blur, amazing picture. I've gamed lots on Panasonic's 6 series and 7 series displays and they've been excellent. I expect these 8 series sets to be even better. Also the 46" 85u should be quite a bit cheaper than the 46" a650. This is the owners thread, though, and probably not the place for questions like this. Look in the other non-owner Panasonic and Samsung threads.
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post #135 of 12670
3/13/08 at 3:25pm
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Just to clarify, noisy123_madison, your PZ85U doesn't judder at all, even when you watch the end credits with your face against the screen ?

I was very unhappy when I learned that Panasonic removed native 24fps from the PZ85Z series, in contradiction with their original press release. But if there really is NO judder at all, then I'm really happy. But how could it be possible without 2:2 (or 3:3 or 4:4) pulldown ??

I'll look for it in the movie credits. I was more concerned about seeing it in slow-pans on film based content. I did not see it there.

Yes. When I am within 7 ft of a 46pz85 watching the credits on Spiderman 3 in Blu-Ray I can definitely see judder. Honestly, its the first time I have ever noticed the effect.
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post #136 of 12670
3/13/08 at 3:52pm
Do I need to get the warranty through the store I bought it from or can I get it from any other source cause I got the 42PZ85U and it will be here this coming tuesday.

Do I really need a warrenty?

and one more thing what is epp what store is it can someone give me an web address
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post #137 of 12670
3/13/08 at 3:57pm
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Do I need to get the warranty through the store I bought it from or can I get it from any other source cause I got the 42PZ85U and it will be here this coming tuesday.

Do I really need a warrenty?

and one more thing what is epp what store is it can someone give me an web address

As for the warranty, if it is bought from an authorized company you can get an extended warranty from anybody. As for if you need it, it really depends on personal preference. Weight the pros and cons and you will find your answer.
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post #138 of 12670
3/13/08 at 4:26pm
[quote=rimrattler6;13369391]hi all,

long time viewer, first time poster. JUST ordered the PZ85U last night and it says ships early-april. I know a bunch of people have gotten it earlier, but just wondering if anyone has ordered within the past 24-48 hours gotten a confirmation that it will be shipped earlier?

Thanks!![/QUOTEI

I ordered mine yesterday and they called the number I left them (my cell) with the conformation info today and that my pz85u will be delivered on 3-20 between 1 and 5. I think I will take next friday off.

I am worried I won't want to watch my 61" dlp any more. That is what I watch all my movies on.
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post #139 of 12670
3/13/08 at 4:41pm
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anybody been playing games on these new Vieras? I'm looking at getting the PZ85 46", which thorugh discount can get for only 1.6k

Trying to decide whether I should get this, if I'm going to be playing games a lot, or get the new Samsung LCD A550/A650

I play games on last gens th42pz700u and I'm very happy with it. 360 & Wii look great...The only image retention I've ever had is the white & hearts from Zelda on the wii.

I did about 150 hours of brightness all the way down to zero. I'm not sure how much it helped but I'm very happy with all games, Gears of War, Halo 3, Mass Effect, Mario Galaxy, et al.
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post #140 of 12670
3/13/08 at 4:50pm
wait, higgins, so you had imag retention? What do yo mean reducing 150 hours of brightness down to 0?

I'm also concerned about the power consumption. On the official site, it says it's taking 650W.

That's huge compared to the 350W from LCD. I saw a cnet comparison, and that's a $100 price different a month.
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post #141 of 12670
3/13/08 at 6:03pm
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wait, higgins, so you had imag retention? What do yo mean reducing 150 hours of brightness down to 0?

I'm also concerned about the power consumption. On the official site, it says it's taking 650W.

That's huge compared to the 350W from LCD. I saw a cnet comparison, and that's a $100 price different a month.

The manual is available online but I'll save people the trouble. FYI, this is on page 53 of the manual.

TH42PZ85U
MAXIMUM Power Consumption=573W
Standby Consumption=0.2W

TH46PZ85U
MAXIMUM Power Consumption=628W
Standby Consumption=0.2W

TH50PZ85U
MAXIMUM Power Consumption=690W
Standby Consumption=0.2W

Note, that's maximum draw, not average.

My set is showing between 1 and 3 amps draw depending on the brightness of the image on the screen. Let's average that out to 2 amps draw. 2 amp x 120 volts = 240 watts
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post #142 of 12670
3/13/08 at 6:09pm
I need anyone's help here who can help. I am getting the Pz85 42inch model and I needed to know if after the 1 yr warranty should i get a the extended warranty? And how should I take care of this when it comes to playing video games i dont play them all day long but i do play them i wanna know how i should go about playing them without worrying about burn in or anything like burn in?

And does anyone have the calibration settings for this tv from the dvd they have?
Also give me any info that I might need cause I worry so damn much about this

I will be adding onto this message when I come up with more things I need to ask

So yea please someone help me out.
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post #143 of 12670
3/13/08 at 6:19pm
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I need anyone's help here who can help. I am getting the Pz85 42inch model and I needed to know if after the 1 yr warranty should i get a the extended warranty? And how should I take care of this when it comes to playing video games i dont play them all day long but i do play them i wanna know how i should go about playing them without worrying about burn in or anything like burn in?

And does anyone have the calibration settings for this tv from the dvd they have?
Also give me any info that I might need cause I worry so damn much about this

I will be adding onto this message when I come up with more things I need to ask

So yea please someone help me out.

Also what is pixel shifting?
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post #144 of 12670
3/13/08 at 6:37pm
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Originally Posted by whitedevil070 View Post

I need anyone's help here who can help. I am getting the Pz85 42inch model and I needed to know if after the 1 yr warranty should i get a the extended warranty? And how should I take care of this when it comes to playing video games i dont play them all day long but i do play them i wanna know how i should go about playing them without worrying about burn in or anything like burn in?

And does anyone have the calibration settings for this tv from the dvd they have?
Also give me any info that I might need cause I worry so damn much about this

I will be adding onto this message when I come up with more things I need to ask

So yea please someone help me out.

Please try the search function. There's already a ton of info about gaming on plasmas and other generic topics like warranties posted to this forum. I'd hate for this thread to stray off topic. Thanks.
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post #145 of 12670
3/13/08 at 6:44pm
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Also what is pixel shifting?

"While the menu lacks burn-in-related items , this and all other 2007 Panasonic plasmas have an always-on "pixel wobbling" feature that imperceptibly shifts the image one pixel at a time to avoid burn-in. The 4:3 aspect ratio modes also include a screen saver, although it's useless when the TV is set to a widescreen (16:9) mode and you depend on an external souce, such as a cable box, to change aspect ratios."

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...-32466828.html
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post #146 of 12670
3/13/08 at 6:54pm
anyone have any Canadian info on the PZ85s (availability/pricing)? I know sometimes futureshop carries an exclusive series, so it may be the PZ85s. I'm going to email a few retailers to find out!
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post #147 of 12670
3/13/08 at 6:55pm
I just ordered the z85 from Amazon and got a March 31st-April 14th ship date. Has anyone bought from Amazon and had to wait that long?

I have a rule to never get an extended warranty on anything. I may someday have trouble but I'm sure the one time I get burned, I can use the money that I didn't pay for all the extended warranties and still come out on top. No issues with folks who have them but I just don't get them. That's just how I roll . . .
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post #148 of 12670
3/13/08 at 7:26pm
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Also what is pixel shifting?

Can you give me a link to the forums that talk about playing video games with a plasma tv
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post #149 of 12670
3/13/08 at 9:31pm
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wait, higgins, so you had imag retention? What do yo mean reducing 150 hours of brightness down to 0?

I'm also concerned about the power consumption. On the official site, it says it's taking 650W.

That's huge compared to the 350W from LCD. I saw a cnet comparison, and that's a $100 price different a month.

You're supposed to break a plasma in for the first 100 hours. Basically, don't have the brightness up all the way. I turned it down to 0 since that was dark but still watchable for me.

The retention I had goes away after 20 seconds or so of discovery HD in full screen. And that was after about ten hours straight of zelda...

So now when I game, I finish my session by putting on discovery HD for about a minute then power everything off. I've only ever seen it a time or two.
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post #150 of 12670
3/13/08 at 9:41pm
Has anyone here seen the PX80 and the PZ80 side by side? Is there much difference in pq between them? Or is the pq in the PZ80 a step above again? Thanks!
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