Panasonic PZ80/PZ85 Owners Thread [No Price Talk] - Page 15

Originally Posted by Footbaggin

It's not the same. I can't find it anywhere.

Originally Posted by Purpose

Just received my 50pz85u.

First impressions.
This is an incredible TV. PQ is great, features are nice, and the design is very sleek (Not nearly as wide as last years 50 inch models). Overall extremely happy with this purchase. NO dead pixels that I can see.

In regard to some of the issues addressed in this forum, I have seen no phosphor trails (even when I hooked up a wii), the blacks are pretty goddamned black (I have not played with the settings yet/ and also have no comparison point in the home), and the anti reflect screen is very good. There is some reflection, but nothing that has forced me to change the lighting in my extremely bright living room.

I do not consider myself a videophile. Personally, when using this site to research my purchase, I read a lot of complaints about the little things with the TV. For example, people were complaining about a buzz coming from the back of the TV. Yes, when I stand behind the TV and place my ear near the TV I can hear a faint buzz. Given the size of the contraption I just added to my livingroom, I would think it was weird if it was whisper quiet. For those of you considering the set, rest assured that you cannot hear any noises when actually watching the TV. This is not a concern (at least not on the set I received). So, for those in the non audiophile boat, I will offer this - You will be very, very happy with this television. I damn near jumped out of my skin when I ran the Matrix Reloaded highway fight scene (in HD). Absolutely incredible. And, I dont yet have a blue ray player. I can only imagine how good that will look. Still early, so I will repost if necessary, but I dont anticipate that.

Originally Posted by wicketr

Can anyone tell me if the height of the the TV advertised are all that accurate? Anyone have a tape measure? I think they are supposed to be as:
42PZ - 28.3"
46PZ - 31"
50PZ - 32.8"

The enclosure that I'm needing to stick it is 32" so I'm wanting to get the 46PZ.

Also, I'm going to have huge glare issues in my room i believe. The enclosure is right above my fireplace, and the angle is such that it bounces back the overhead room light. Could anyone take a picture that would simulate that type of glare in a dark scene taken in the room at night so i can get a judgment of how bad that will be. TIA.

I'm really thinking I may have to go with the 77 series because of this, which would limit me to the 42" TV :-(

Originally Posted by goblin wizard

A question to the happy owners of this new generation of panasonics...

Im a unhappy pio8G owner that is having problem with a buzzing tv. If you have som hours to kill please read:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=949003

I just wonder, in a room with no ambient noise (and I mean no noise lite airconditioner/fridge etc) can these plasmas be heard from 9-10 feet?

My pio emits a sound lika an electrical shaver that is strongest in the middle of the tv (the sound is actually coming from the glass itself) and its killing me. When watching e.g. the news there is always an irritating hum in the background that never goes away. So if these are silent then Ill sell my pio, take the loss like a happy camper and buy a panasonic.

Originally Posted by Purpose

No way you fit the 50pz with the stand.

Well over 32.

And, although I have no way to create the fireplace situation, I am pleasantly surprised with the screen. My Set is less than 5 feet away from, and perpendicular to 3 fairly large NYC apartment windows. The key factor is that the windows are together in one large cut out of the wall (about 7 and 1/2 feet of window. the screen has stood up to that reasonably well.

Originally Posted by wicketr

Those number are supposed to be WITH the stand.

And maybe you wouldn't mind sitting directly facing the TV with a lamp next to you (shade off) as an alternative?

One pic with the TV off
One pic with the TV on and a bright scene on it
One pic with the TV on with a dark scene on it

Por favor?

Originally Posted by goblin wizard

A question to the happy owners of this new generation of panasonics...

Im a unhappy pio8G owner that is having problem with a buzzing tv. If you have som hours to kill please read:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=949003

I just wonder, in a room with no ambient noise (and I mean no noise lite airconditioner/fridge etc) can these plasmas be heard from 9-10 feet?

My pio emits a sound lika an electrical shaver that is strongest in the middle of the tv (the sound is actually coming from the glass itself) and its killing me. When watching e.g. the news there is always an irritating hum in the background that never goes away. So if these are silent then Ill sell my pio, take the loss like a happy camper and buy a panasonic.

Originally Posted by stickboy2k

Ok, so I got to see a 46pz85U tonight @CC.
They had a BD player hooked to it, but it wouldn't put out 1080p for some reason.
So uncalibrated @1080i...
I have been reading about this display for some time, but even seeing it in this raw state I was very impressed and made up my mind right there. I would never buy it there, but as soon as I can get a decent buy on it I am in.


MY ONLY question remaining is this. I may want to get the 80U if I can score it cheaper, are there any real differences between this and the 85U besides the ones listed on panny's site?

They list the contrast as 20000:1 vs the 85U's 30000:1, does this mean they don't have the same screen? Because I saw the 85U I would be really bummed if the 80U was somehow not as nice.

I don't really care about PC in, and that seems like the only other difference, would I make a mistake getting the 80U?

Thanks all!

Originally Posted by Cleveland Plasma

When Pioneer buys there panels from Panasonic >>>> Quite obvious who is winning.

Originally Posted by lemarjo

My Z85 just arrived and my wife doesn't like it on the TV stand and wants it mounted on the wall.

What's a recommended wall mount and where's the cheapest place to buy it from?

Originally Posted by speeeedy

I got my new 46z85u about an hour ago. I have fell victim to another broken PDP. It looks like something dropped on the corner becouse the corner of the bezle is broke and the glass is broke. They can't send me out a new one until 4-1. I am not happy. I am going to upgrade to a 50" to try and make myself fell better though. I WILL also be hear at my house for the next delivery to make sure all is good.

Originally Posted by halo411

Hey, i was wondering what you guys think of the pz85u vs the pz700u? need help deciding which one to get, thanks

Originally Posted by halo411

Hey, i was wondering what you guys think of the pz85u vs the pz700u? need help deciding which one to get, thanks

Originally Posted by NathanC

Well the 85u is newer and better in every way, so......

Originally Posted by marka971

In Sweden we will probably have to pay more than $3300 for the 46PZ85... It's unfair.... And we still have to wait at least three more weeks for it to show up in the shops here...

Originally Posted by am777

yea but you aren't getting the same set. euro sets usually have more features. for e.g. the euro px80u has 24p cinematic playback according to the UK (htdvtest?) review that was posted unlike the US one. also last year's 700s in europe did a lot more formats than the US one. i'll try to find the post with details....but i still love how amazingly cheap our sets are compared to you guys

Originally Posted by marka971

In Sweden we will probably have to pay more than $3300 for the 46PZ85... It's unfair.... And we still have to wait at least three more weeks for it to show up in the shops here...

Originally Posted by marka971

well, let's hope the differences are big enough to make it worth paying almost twice the price you americans pay for it... and for some reason we don't get the 50" model here...

markus

Originally Posted by jazzyjez

I don't have a 24Hz source, but out of curiosity I did try a 50Hz one, i.e. a 576i PAL signal upconverted via my receiver to 1080i/50, and that failed on my 700u. I was not entirely surprised by this as the US specs, as is often the case, are downgraded from the European ones...

The really annoying thing is that the panel and its core electronics are substantially the same - sure, there are some differences such as the tuners - but it seems that many features the set is capable of are actually masked out in the US models. Now I don't expect a US model set to handle PAL - although it should, since all euro models also handle NTSC - but I really thought it would have taken the upconverted digital signal.

From their respective US and UK web sites for the PZ700 series you can see that the US model is severely hobbled! And their version does purport to handle 24p - even if not in true native mode.

US version
Receiving Systems: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Formats: 1080p/1080i/720p/480p

UK/Euro version
Receiving Systems: PAL -I, DVB; AV-NTSC: PAL-525/60, NTSC, M-NTSC
Formats: 525 (480)/60i, 525 (480)/60p, 625(576)/50i, 625 (576)/50p, 750 (720)/50p, 750(720)/60p, 1125 (1080)/50i, 1125 (1080)/60i, 1125 (1080)/50p (HDMI only), 1125(1080)/60/24p (HDMI only)