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post #10471 of 10643
9/8/11 at 7:11am
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Originally Posted by ThePrisoner View Post
I'm thinking of bringing my 50VT25 to my upstairs TV room and bringing down my 50PZ800U to the main living room. The floating blacks are driving me crazy!
I know what you say because I was in the same boat as you, you have to be patient, they will reduce in time, what I don't know is if they will ever dissapear completely...
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post #10472 of 10643
9/8/11 at 5:50pm
I have had my 50VT25 for almost 1 year, never experienced the floating blacks
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post #10473 of 10643
9/8/11 at 5:54pm
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Originally Posted by FAiello View Post

I have had my 50VT25 for almost 1 year, never experienced the floating blacks

Personally, I think it gets better over time. If your brightness is set too high it seems to be worse.
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post #10474 of 10643
9/9/11 at 3:42am
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Originally Posted by 007james View Post

Just out of curiosity, do you have C.A.T.S switched on? I never see any issues with fluctuating brightness......Mine is switched to "off", just a thought...


I have had my 58VT25 since April and its a wonderful set. I don't notice floating blacks at all on my set. I am not saying they arent there, but if they are i dont notice them at all. I watch a ton of hockey and have never seen the brightness fluctuate either. I think many of you are expecting a perfect TV. There is no perfect TV. Had you bought the top of the line Samsung last year you would have been complaining about the problems or issues that set has.

Every single set on the market has its issues.

Mike
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post #10475 of 10643
9/9/11 at 6:16am
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Originally Posted by Tunnel View Post

I have had my 58VT25 since April and its a wonderful set. I don't notice floating blacks at all on my set. I am not saying they arent there, but if they are i dont notice them at all. I watch a ton of hockey and have never seen the brightness fluctuate either. I think many of you are expecting a perfect TV. There is no perfect TV. Had you bought the top of the line Samsung last year you would have been complaining about the problems or issues that set has.

Every single set on the market has its issues.

Mike

I totally agree with you. I am very happy with mine. I do notice the floating blacks however but once immersed in a good movie or program, it is just a minor disturbance.

All the best,

Michael.

P.S.: Nice name by the way
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post #10476 of 10643
9/9/11 at 11:13am
I believe if you change out the D-boards this will fix the floating blacks. The original D-boards had part# of TNPA149AHP the updated board is TNPA149AHS.
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post #10477 of 10643
9/9/11 at 11:16am
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Originally Posted by cf181user View Post

I believe if you change out the D-boards this will fix the floating blacks. The original D-boards had part# of TNPA149AHP the updated board is TNPA149AHS.

Sorry for may ignorance but what is a D-board?

All the best,

Michael
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post #10478 of 10643
9/9/11 at 4:37pm
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Originally Posted by cf181user View Post

I believe if you change out the D-boards this will fix the floating blacks. The original D-boards had part# of TNPA149AHP the updated board is TNPA149AHS.

You mean A-boards? From my understanding this is only for the Panasonic 2011 models and not the 2010's.
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post #10479 of 10643
9/9/11 at 5:54pm
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Originally Posted by Tunnel View Post


I have had my 58VT25 since April and its a wonderful set. I don't notice floating blacks at all on my set. I am not saying they arent there, but if they are i dont notice them at all. I watch a ton of hockey and have never seen the brightness fluctuate either. I think many of you are expecting a perfect TV. There is no perfect TV. Had you bought the top of the line Samsung last year you would have been complaining about the problems or issues that set has.

Every single set on the market has its issues.

Mike

Though I am an amateur, I would agree with you totally..
Cheers..
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post #10480 of 10643
9/14/11 at 8:16pm
Just an FYI, I am successfully using the Logitech TV Cam for Skype with my 2010 TC-P58VT25. I don't believe the 2010 VT25's are included in Logitech's compatibility list (2011's are), but it does work.
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post #10481 of 10643
9/14/11 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by GBAETEN View Post

So what are all of the most prominent problems assocaited with the VT25 series....?

1. Floating blacks
2. Flux in brightness
3. Loss of black levels

Others?


I'm noticing some abnormalities with my P50VT25, but I'm not sure which one. What is the exact difference between floating blacks and flux in brightness? The latter sounds like what I'm seeing, where the black levels of the entire screen will change during scenes.
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post #10482 of 10643
9/15/11 at 1:18am
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Originally Posted by Brent S View Post

Just an FYI, I am successfully using the Logitech TV Cam for Skype with my 2010 TC-P58VT25. I don't believe the 2010 VT25's are included in Logitech's compatibility list (2011's are), but it does work.

That's cool. At least it's backwards compatible. That's the cam brought out for the Revue isn't it?
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post #10483 of 10643
9/15/11 at 5:39am
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Originally Posted by Brent S View Post

Just an FYI, I am successfully using the Logitech TV Cam for Skype with my 2010 TC-P58VT25. I don't believe the 2010 VT25's are included in Logitech's compatibility list (2011's are), but it does work.

What is the exact model number of that camera?
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post #10484 of 10643
9/15/11 at 6:11pm
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Originally Posted by Civuck View Post

What is the exact model number of that camera?

The cam for Panny Vieras is called "TV Cam for Skype" on the Logitech website, PN 960-000793.

The cam for Revue is called "TV Cam", PN 960-000665. So they are not the same.
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post #10485 of 10643
9/16/11 at 12:03pm
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Originally Posted by Brent S View Post

The cam for Panny Vieras is called "TV Cam for Skype" on the Logitech website, PN 960-000793.

The cam for Revue is called "TV Cam", PN 960-000665. So they are not the same.

Ah, thanks for clearing that up. I was confused, as usual. Weird that they're making these cams that only work on certain devices. And the confusing names leaves something to be desired. I bought the Panasonic cam for my VT20 and have used it about 2 times. Not the smartest purchase. ;-)
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post #10486 of 10643
9/18/11 at 9:27am
Just felt compelled to post.
Just sat down for a day of NFL Football and felt compelled to comment on just how spectacular this set is.
Watching the CBS pregame on NFLST and it is simply awesome.
Kudos to Panasonic, DirecTv, CBS, and my calibrator Shawn Byrne.
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post #10487 of 10643
9/18/11 at 5:32pm
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Originally Posted by DJ Matt View Post

You mean A-boards? From my understanding this is only for the Panasonic 2011 models and not the 2010's.

The A-board is where the audio video comes in, I believe the D-board process the audio and video.
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post #10488 of 10643
9/21/11 at 7:14pm
Haven't posted in a while myself, but I've had our P58VT25 for about a year now (or longer) and no issues with floating blacks. The issue I had with the buzz has been fixed as well. Repair guy came out and swapped some boards and all is good.

Once question, are there any more recent apps that run on the VT25? Just seems like I have the netflix app and a few others. Just wondering if there are others I can download.
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post #10489 of 10643
9/21/11 at 8:03pm
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Originally Posted by Taskmaxter View Post

Haven't posted in a while myself, but I've had our P58VT25 for about a year now (or longer) and no issues with floating blacks. The issue I had with the buzz has been fixed as well. Repair guy came out and swapped some boards and all is good.

Once question, are there any more recent apps that run on the VT25? Just seems like I have the netflix app and a few others. Just wondering if there are others I can download.

Have you downloaded the upgrade from VieraCast to VieraConnect?
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post #10490 of 10643
10/14/11 at 1:25pm
My a-board is going to be replaced on my VT25. I am definitely hoping this will eliminate the fluctuation in brightness.
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post #10491 of 10643
10/16/11 at 12:10pm
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Originally Posted by DJ Matt View Post

My a-board is going to be replaced on my VT25. I am definitely hoping this will eliminate the fluctuation in brightness.

Wow! Good Luck Matt!

Could you please report back to this thread and let us know the results. I'm sure this would make a lot of people happy if it eliminates the fluctuating brightness issues.

When is it being replaced?

Thanks.

Mike
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post #10492 of 10643
10/16/11 at 7:43pm
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Originally Posted by DJ Matt View Post

My a-board is going to be replaced on my VT25. I am definitely hoping this will eliminate the fluctuation in brightness.

by panasonic via warranty? how did you convince them to do this? i thought panasonic gave us 2010 owners the middle finger regarding the floating brightness issue. did i miss something? fingers crossed for you!
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post #10493 of 10643
10/17/11 at 2:02am
I will definitely report back on how everything works out.

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Originally Posted by acetheog View Post

by panasonic via warranty? how did you convince them to do this? i thought panasonic gave us 2010 owners the middle finger regarding the floating brightness issue. did i miss something? fingers crossed for you!

I actually did not convince them to do anything except for come out for a second time to take a look at my set (first time was back in the spring). I pretty much said that the fluctuation in brightness is still present and that its an annoying issue. I am aware that people with VT30's are getting the fix for their sets and I mentioned this to them and pretty much said that I feel like something should be done for me as well. I hope the a-board replacement helps. Even more so, I hope its the new version of the a-boards that eliminate this issue. If they are replacing the a-board with a new one with a build from last year then this probably won't do anything for me.
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post #10494 of 10643
10/17/11 at 2:57am
We use the Vt25 for professional color correction for nationally broadcast television work. It's totally good enough for us. If you want perfection in ANYTHING, you will not find it on this earth, and will make yourself miserable looking for it.

If you want stellar, you have an example in the Vt25, almost imperceptibly floating blacks and all.

By the way, we could have happily bought ANY monitor at almost ANY price - the Vt25 was the best, this determined after much elaborate technical research.

We are not alone in our conclusions - many mainstream prime-time TV shows are color corrected in studios that have... Vt25s. (Professionally calibrated, yes, but still)
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post #10495 of 10643
10/17/11 at 2:33pm
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Originally Posted by DJ Matt View Post

My a-board is going to be replaced on my VT25. I am definitely hoping this will eliminate the fluctuation in brightness.

Your post gave me some hope so i called Panny CS and was waiting for the same response I got last month with the big brush off and a middle finger. Low and behold they seem to be addressing the VT-25's FBr bug with replacement "A"boards and a new FW. Just got approved by Panny for out of warranty service. Waiting for my call from Ashton Electronics to schedule a service call. Crossing fingers and will chop off a chicken to boot.
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post #10496 of 10643
10/17/11 at 3:09pm
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Originally Posted by Nimo View Post

Your post gave me some hope so i called Panny CS and was waiting for the same response I got last month with the big brush off and a middle finger. Low and behold they seem to be addressing the VT-25's FBr bug with replacement "A"boards and a new FW. Just got approved by Panny for out of warranty service. Waiting for my call from Ashton Electronics to schedule a service call. Crossing fingers and will chop off a chicken to boot.

So you guys are having FBr issues on a 2010 or is this Floating Blacks that we are hoping the a-board will fix.
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post #10497 of 10643
10/17/11 at 3:33pm
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Originally Posted by jayweh32 View Post

So you guys are having FBr issues on a 2010 or is this Floating Blacks that we are hoping the a-board will fix.

I just want the FBr bug fixed I can't see a noticeable change in my black levels and I have over 4k hrs on it.
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post #10498 of 10643
10/17/11 at 3:47pm
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Originally Posted by DJ Matt View Post

I will definitely report back on how everything works out.

I actually did not convince them to do anything except for come out for a second time to take a look at my set (first time was back in the spring). I pretty much said that the fluctuation in brightness is still present and that its an annoying issue. I am aware that people with VT30's are getting the fix for their sets and I mentioned this to them and pretty much said that I feel like something should be done for me as well. I hope the a-board replacement helps. Even more so, I hope its the new version of the a-boards that eliminate this issue. If they are replacing the a-board with a new one with a build from last year then this probably won't do anything for me.

thanks dj matt!

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Originally Posted by Nimo View Post

Your post gave me some hope so i called Panny CS and was waiting for the same response I got last month with the big brush off and a middle finger. Low and behold they seem to be addressing the VT-25's FBr bug with replacement "A"boards and a new FW. Just got approved by Panny for out of warranty service. Waiting for my call from Ashton Electronics to schedule a service call. Crossing fingers and will chop off a chicken to boot.

this is great news! i will be calling asap!
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post #10499 of 10643
10/17/11 at 4:32pm
I just got the call back from Ashton and it seems I'm getting mixed signals, I'm on the phone again with Panny but it aint looking good. I get approval from Panny first over the phone and then I get a call back from Ashton and they were told there are no updates for the VT series and won't be fixed out of warranty. You may want to hold off on that call for now until I can sort through this mess. I think they are confusing the VT-25 for the 30.

Edit: Just got off the phone with CS and there is no fix the VT-25 they got their signals crossed. Oh well it was worth a try my hopes and dreams shattered into little tiny pieces. lol
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post #10500 of 10643
10/17/11 at 6:00pm
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Originally Posted by Nimo View Post

I just got the call back from Ashton and it seems I'm getting mixed signals, I'm on the phone again with Panny but it aint looking good. I get approval from Panny first over the phone and then I get a call back from Ashton and they were told there are no updates for the VT series and won't be fixed out of warranty. You may want to hold off on that call for now until I can sort through this mess. I think they are confusing the VT-25 for the 30.

Edit: Just got off the phone with CS and there is no fix the VT-25 they got their signals crossed. Oh well it was worth a try my hopes and dreams shattered into little tiny pieces. lol

sucks... i died a little inside after reading your edit

hoping things go well for dj matt... keep us posted!
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