Official Panasonic 2011 TC-PxxVT30 Series Thread Discussion Thread [No Price Talk] - Page 170

You mention it's not quite ready for primetime but will it provide a better result than using the aging slides and D-Nice settings?

You should start here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...0#post21210910

Thanks for the response since I almost bit and bought!

To reiterate Joe's excellent question: has anyone actually used this?

I haven't been able to find an actual review from an unbiased expert source yet, and would be interested if anyone had a link please.

However, at the current price, one could certainly get an outstanding professional calibration for less (depending on where you live).

(PS: The second link that Joe put up has shows the process of the software with the Panasonic. FWIW, here is some before/after video with a Sharp Elite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZbWoCXxxoM )

It's not possible to get more than stereo output from any display from an external source.

Due to copyright restrictions, only the internal tuner for the display can output 5.1 audio if it's provided by the source. When the input to the display is coming from a cable box, disk player, or other external device the best you will get is stereo.

After hours of messing with mine I discovered this too .
I use an optical from my satellite box to the receiver, works great.
Good to know that I didn't miss any settings though, thanks!

Just pick up a cheap A/V receiver and be done with it.

htwaits, thanks for the reply.

I thought that if I ran my Panny 310 BD player by HDMI directly to the Soundbar, and then used the Soundbar ARC HDMI connection to the ARC HDMI on the tv, I would get 5.1 out of the Soundbar. I am not using the TV for any audio at all. I have the Apple TV and DirecTV box connected by HDMI to the TV. I am going to try and run an HDMI Switcher as well and output everything to the Soundbar to see if that gives me 5.1. The HDMI ARC connection from the Soundbar to the Tv should give me the video part. If it works I will let you know. I am also going to try and use an Optical audio switcher. I have all the parts and cables. It cannot hurt to give it a shot. Thanks.

Is a soundbar your only option?

Does anyone know if this is the case when using built in tv apps, such as Netflix? Is Netflix limited to 2ch. via optical out as well with the VT30?

Yes, I am using only a Panny 520 Soundbar. Money is tight for an A/V receiver and speakers. The Soundbar sounds pretty good with the wireless sub. I got a very good price as well. I am just checking on my options for 5.1. I will try the experiment in the next few weeks with the HDMI and Optical Switchers. Thanks.

The 2.1 update loads automatically once it is detected. If you plug in the stick or card and it does not recognize it, you have a problem. I had to push a couple buttons on the remote when prompted. Hope that helps.

rupterr

That's the issue were having now and trying to figure out.


htwaits

If understanding this correctly it says (on page 34) that the use of an HDAVI Control 5 allows:

Audio Return Channel
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound signals to be sent via an HDMI cable back from the TV to a connected audio device.



On page 35 it says;

VIERA Link Connections under Connecting Home theater system/AV amp
HDMI 1 is recommended.

No optical cable is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting HDAVI control 5 with an HDMI
cable. Audio will be supported via ARC (Audio Return Channel) (p. 34)
HDMI cable
Optical cable
●One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.


I'm guessing that means it can send back a reverse signal using the same HDMI cable? But I don't understand what HDAVI Control is or if my receiver even supports it?

Thanks, I have not read this thread much. My AVR has no hdmi, so I was hoping I could get 5.1 with the vt50's optical out using the tv's Netflix app.

The VT30 is a very challenging display to calibrate even for pros.

While CalMan's AutoCal technically works, the VT30 has so many quirks that it makes getting good results hard for someone without calibration experience.

If someone does decide to try it and are having a hard time, send me a PM and I can give you some tips.

Here are a couple pictures of my VT30 with a white screen. I'm just looking for some opinions as to whether or not my set has the green blob issue.

Apologies if I misread your post - some (others) are chastising me for disrespect. None meant - just a lack of comprehension on my part

You may want to check Chad's review including his last updates

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...6#post20446626

In the other place (we can't link to) he also says

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Update 10-05-11

Attaching the CalMAN workflow I made especially for the VT30. It uses a combination of automatic and manual calibration, and gives the best performance I have yet gotten with the VT30's ISF modes. It is free for anyone to use.
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It seems to me (undecided) paying a professional to do the calibration probably remains the best option.

Thanks for the video link. I was hoping Calman would be a good option to calibrate and do follow up calibrations if needed.

Thanks for the post from Chad B. Looks like best option for amateurs like me is to get the Pro Calibration. Would of been nice if the AutoCal did a proper calibration

It looks like there are some kind of green streaks in the first photo? My set doesn't have any of that. How does the dark grey slide look from the slides used to prep for D-nice settings?

Yours seems pretty uniform.

The lines are from the camera, not the TV.

Looks like a regular VT30 just trying to do a white screen as best it can.

Then I agree, it looks ok. Many report that green and pink tints are worse on dark grey slides.

I'll try and get a better pic of the dark grey slide up tonight. The second pic is supposed to be the dark grey but the camera brightened it up for some reason.

OT

What is the proper tip amount for delivery into house, unpacking and putting on a stand?

VT30-65

HH

Is there certain settings to use that would make any blob more apparent if you have them or just the slides?

After you try this, would you kindly post back (even if it doesn't work). Atlantic Technology has a powered H-PAS soundbar coming out, and I'm hopeful the connecitons you describe will work. (It should in theory).

Thanks for the link. FWIW, in the AVS link, the auto-cal program Chad used was the 2 point version, while the latest version has 10 pt functionality. Does the link from "the site that must not be named" have experiences detailed using the updated software?

No problem. I really appreciate your comments and findings. Have a Great Day!