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Panasonic's 3D Blu Ray player supports Checkerboard ??

post #1 of 18
3/21/10 at 11:37pm
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In another thread, an AVS user "JOHNnDENVER" seems to say that the Panasonic 3D Blu Ray player that he saw in person supported Checkerboard. At least he saw it on the onscreen menu for the 3D BD player. He said that he didn't actually get to see the owners manual, so he's not sure what to think about this yet. Here are the posts from the other thread:

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Originally Posted by JOHNnDENVER View Post


I played with the setup menus on the Panny a fair amount.


The setting for the 3D types available on it were....

Full HD
Checkerboard
Side by side

Bummer they could not dig up the owners manual on it fo rme.

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Originally Posted by walford View Post

John,
Are you referring to 3D options that the Panny TV could receive or to 3D output options that the Panny 3D BR player could output?



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Originally Posted by knobby View Post


you mentioned checkerboard.was this the blueray player or the tv.if it was the blueray player that means it should work on my samsung 3d dlp set right?


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Originally Posted by knobby View Post


It was the player..... But withoutthe manual.. I reserve judgement.



So, if the Panasonic player really does support Checkerboard, then this is huge news for all the legacy Samsung and Mitsubishi DLP owners. Somebody with a Checkerboard DLP should pick this puppy up and see if it works. Just make sure to buy it from a place that doesn't charge a restocking fee, in case it doesn't actually work...

I wonder if the PDF file of the owners manual for the Panasonic player is available online anywhere?
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post #2 of 18
3/21/10 at 11:57pm
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Originally Posted by Anthony1 View Post

I wonder if the PDF file of the owners manual for the Panasonic player is available online anywhere?

It's not. I even sent Panasonic an E-mail asking about if their BDT300 supports Checkerboard as an output and when will the User Manual be posted on their site. Sent it Friday morning.

They don't even list their 3D products. Click on 2010 TVs - no VT20 or VT25's listed. Or click on Bluray players. No DMP-BDT300 or DMP-BDT350

http://www.panasonic.com/
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post #3 of 18
3/22/10 at 6:19am
I don't think it's that big of a deal. Unless all you watch is BD, you'll still need an adapter for other sources. It'd be better to get the adapter, and then you can use any 3D BD player you want.
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post #4 of 18
3/22/10 at 6:23pm
Yeah you're probably right Ken, however the curious part me of thinks I should bring my glasses and emitter to Best Buy. And see if they will hook up the Panasonic to the Mitsubishi DLP to see if it does work, just for giggles. I also want to see if the glasses work with the emitter on the Samsung set. Sounds like it could be interesting, maybe not. More than likely just to guarantee that we will have complete compatibility the converter will be the safe bet.

Cheers
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post #5 of 18
3/22/10 at 6:35pm
My biggest issue with be with how many HDMI inputs will the converter have. I'm betting only one, which sucks, because the Samsungs only allow 3D with HDMI input #3. I think Mits can use any input.
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post #6 of 18
3/23/10 at 1:15am
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Originally Posted by Joel802 View Post

Yeah you're probably right Ken, however the curious part me of thinks I should bring my glasses and emitter to Best Buy. And see if they will hook up the Panasonic to the Mitsubishi DLP to see if it does work, just for giggles. I also want to see if the glasses work with the emitter on the Samsung set.

Sure, why not. I'm all for trying before buying.
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post #7 of 18
3/23/10 at 4:26am
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Originally Posted by taz291819 View Post

My biggest issue with be with how many HDMI inputs will the converter have. I'm betting only one, which sucks, because the Samsungs only allow 3D with HDMI input #3. I think Mits can use any input.

i guess that is where the ps3 comes into use for gaming and movies unless you are also using a computer.
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post #8 of 18
3/23/10 at 8:28am
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Originally Posted by knobby View Post

i guess that is where the ps3 comes into use for gaming and movies unless you are also using a computer.

Yeah, I'm a HTPC guy, for gaming and BD. The only other 3D source will be Directv, so I still need to figure something out.
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post #9 of 18
3/23/10 at 8:37am
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Originally Posted by taz291819 View Post

Yeah, I'm a HTPC guy, for gaming and BD. The only other 3D source will be Directv, so I still need to figure something out.

I am sure someone will introduce a 1.4 switcher.
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post #10 of 18
3/23/10 at 3:45pm
I would like to see a player do Full HD. Checkerboard and Side by side.
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post #11 of 18
3/23/10 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Murray View Post

I would like to see a player do Full HD. Checkerboard and Side by side.

I'm a little confused on what you mean. Can you rephrase it?
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post #12 of 18
3/23/10 at 5:54pm
OK taz291819,
I would like to see a new 3D Blu-ray player that can do Checkerboard 3D for my Mitsubishi WD-65835 and Side by side If I get a a new model 3D HDTV later down the road.
So if it can support both 3D options it would make a better player for me and make me buy one sooner.
I hope this helps
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post #13 of 18
3/23/10 at 6:00pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Murray View Post

OK taz291819,
I would like to see a new 3D Blu-ray player that can do Checkerboard 3D for my Mitsubishi WD-65835 and Side by side If I get a a new model 3D HDTV later down the road.
So if it can support both 3D options it would make a better player for me and make me buy one sooner.
I hope this helps

You wouldn't need S-b-S. You would want frame packed 1080P (3D BD standard output for a 3D BD player) for your new 3DTV and checkerboard for your current Mits 3D ready RPTV. All it would do is relieve you of buying the 3DC-1000 CONVERTER. But 3D BD would be your only 3D content source. You won't be able to watch 3D from CBL or SAT without the 3DC-1000. And there are no 3D BDs for sale.
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post #14 of 18
3/24/10 at 12:41pm
If the Mits converter is only $100 as rumored, to me, that isn't a big deal.
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post #15 of 18
6/12/10 at 11:50pm
Hi guys I am new to this forum but I've found a URL in light of the question does sonics support checkerboard style format for DLP and what Ive found is yes it does thanks to this post off of best buy's website.

Also I would like to let others know that the old 3D use of DLP's was to buy the new video card and software all linking to you PC to provide the effect well I think now with the whole 3D revolution starting that it will be much simpler with the DLP Link (Stereoscopic Shudder) Glasses that no longer require an emitter simply bypassing the use of infra red and linking the glasses to the DLP chip inside your 3D Ready HDTV. more info on them off of the DLP website, not allowed to post link yet ha

I am currently going through the motions in buying a new DLP my choice is a 65' Mitsubishi 65737. Tell me what you think. My only problem are DLP's relatively low standard contrast ratios I believe this models is 10000:1 not that good in comparison to LED or Plasmas which have the highest out there as far as I know. Not too informed on Mitsubishi's new LaserVue Technology. Anyone know much about it besides its high specs for color?
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post #16 of 18
6/13/10 at 1:22am
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Originally Posted by carraherc27 View Post

Hi guys I am new to this forum but I've found a URL in light of the question does sonics support checkerboard style format for DLP and what Ive found is yes it does thanks to this post off of best buy's website.

Also I would like to let others know that the old 3D use of DLP's was to buy the new video card and software all linking to you PC to provide the effect well I think now with the whole 3D revolution starting that it will be much simpler with the DLP Link (Stereoscopic Shudder) Glasses that no longer require an emitter simply bypassing the use of infra red and linking the glasses to the DLP chip inside your 3D Ready HDTV. more info on them off of the DLP website, not allowed to post link yet ha

I am currently going through the motions in buying a new DLP my choice is a 65' Mitsubishi 65737. Tell me what you think. My only problem are DLP's relatively low standard contrast ratios I believe this models is 10000:1 not that good in comparison to LED or Plasmas which have the highest out there as far as I know. Not too informed on Mitsubishi's new LaserVue Technology. Anyone know much about it besides its high specs for color?

Don't rely on contrast ratios. Contrast ratio is part of a "numbers game" the manufacturers play. See this website http://www.practical-home-theater-gu...ast-ratio.html

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Yet this contrast ratio issue is more than just numbers. Apart from the fact that most TV makers often fail to differentiate between static and dynamic contrast - some TV manufactures are taking consumers for a ride by quoting ultra high ratings for contrast ratio using unspecified test methodologies. Their purpose is to help sell their products over that of the competition.

Do more research, then compare TVs side by side in stores. I personally own a Mits WD-65835 DLP. I wouldn't trade it for any of the other TVs now in stores, LCD or plasma. (but I might be persuaded to trade it for a 75 inch Laservue)
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post #17 of 18
6/13/10 at 8:48am
I realize that the stores have good close out pricing on the 737 models but you want to consider a 2010 738 or 838 instead.
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post #18 of 18
1/20/13 at 5:54pm
YES IF YOU GO TO THE PANASONIC SIGHT YOU CAN OBTAIN THAT INFO, i HAVE JUST PURCHASED THE DMT -BDT 320 WITH CONFIDENCE IT WILL WORK FOR MY SAMSUNG 76 SERIES TV
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