The Official Panasonic GT30 Settings Thread - Page 17

Originally Posted by MrVizio

This has been a big struggle for me. My house came with this little nook that is totally useless if I want to have a large screen display (like the 65gt30). Right now the little bedroom TV is occupying the space until the big guy gets here, but when it arrives I'm going to have to pull out the TV stand to set the TV on it. Quite ugly.

I'm ready to put an end to this. Open to any and all suggestions. Two that I've considered are:

1. Find a way to place some 2x4s on the outside of the opening, install a mount on the 2X4s, then place the TV on the mount. This could be a tough option, however. Not sure.

2. Find some kind of mount with a strong enough arm that I could install in the back of the opening that would extend out far enough to mount the TV on so that it would pretty much sit right outside of the opening.

This whole thing has been bugging me for a long time now. If you feel that I should ask this question somewhere else just let me know.

Thanks for reading

Originally Posted by MrVizio

This has been a big struggle for me. My house came with this little nook that is totally useless if I want to have a large screen display (like the 65gt30). Right now the little bedroom TV is occupying the space until the big guy gets here, but when it arrives I'm going to have to pull out the TV stand to set the TV on it. Quite ugly.

I'm ready to put an end to this. Open to any and all suggestions. Two that I've considered are:

1. Find a way to place some 2x4s on the outside of the opening, install a mount on the 2X4s, then place the TV on the mount. This could be a tough option, however. Not sure.

2. Find some kind of mount with a strong enough arm that I could install in the back of the opening that would extend out far enough to mount the TV on so that it would pretty much sit right outside of the opening.

This whole thing has been bugging me for a long time now. If you feel that I should ask this question somewhere else just let me know.

Thanks for reading

Originally Posted by ggsantafe

Not quite correct - others have reported using USB to download the 2.1 patch with no problems.

Originally Posted by cpcat

One thought would be to put something else altogether there (like a book shelf/credenza) and rearrange the room?

Originally Posted by DR.DTS

1....How big is the whole room?

2....Where do sit and how and where is the TV positioned on the wall?...dead center1/3 left or right?


By the way from my perspective, that little problematic nook as you call it actually offers quite a few possibilies. It's only limited by DIY and wallet.

Originally Posted by MrVizio

Thanks DTS,



I'm down for the DIY and spending a little cash. So anything's possible.

Thanks

Originally Posted by DR.DTS

As long as you maintain that thought....you'll be fine.

Originally Posted by MrVizio

If this is true, then I sincerely apologize. I thought it was confirmed earlier that it must be an SD card. I'd like to know because I will return the items I purchased from BB and sue that poster who lied to us! LOL. JK.

Originally Posted by MrVizio

If this is true, then I sincerely apologize. I thought it was confirmed earlier that it must be an SD card. I'd like to know because I will return the items I purchased from BB and sue that poster who lied to us! LOL. JK.

Originally Posted by PeterLewis

Can I ring your neck now.LOL.. as I just bought a 2gb sd card and threw out the shell.Oh well ,I will save it for future occasions...

Originally Posted by DR.DTS

I wish I was around when they built that room so I could say..."explain to me why this "nook" is here again and why we cannot have just a normal wall?". Well as they say..."you've got got to deal with the hand you were dealt" so....


If it were ME....I'd break it down into two sections; top for the TV and bottom for audio/storage. You're primary concern and want is to get the TV "out front" correct? If it were just the TV then the simple course would just frame & box the nook, drywall and either a make a transparent joint as if it's one wall or use some moulding/trim to hide the outline.


But you actually have a chance to do it and have a in-wall storage space below. you can keep what you have or get something that looks like built in. Something from a unfinished furniture place or even some type of kitchen cabinet. You could either drill and secure to he side walls or add casters to make it pull out. Use trim and moulding to fill on the sides. Leave it open or use or use something like shutter style doors to conceal.


For the TV since you may want a larger set then the upper portion needs to be boxed and framed. It appears you have some switch or plate on the left side (fireplace?). It's a little tricky since normally you have bottom and top plates to tie in for support. Here you have upper plate but the bottom is semi-floating and has to be tied to the sides and rear walls. But it's really a filler wall so you can do it a few ways. You could build just the upper portion leaving the bottom alone or you could build the entire wall as if the bottom was a window opening for your AV cabinet and storage.


Both has pros and cons. Just building a upper section gives you more freedom and choices below but you have to make sure the framing is secure better at the top, sides and even rear due to no bottom support. However if you build the entire frame to fit in the opening and build it as if it were a window going in you still have a place for a AV cabinet and have ample support for the wall. Another plus with this if done right you won't need a bottom to hide looking at the backside of the wall holding the TV . In fact you can leave it open to run connections. The use of various mouldings and trim can do wonders to shrink gaps, openings and hide imperfections. Look on Google or wherever for 'Building In Wall Cabinets and Bookcases". When RPTV's were the rage, many actually built them in the wall to give the appearance of a flat panel TV.

Originally Posted by MrVizio

Dude, I sincerely apologize. Did you get it from BB? I know at mine you can return it without the packaging as long as you have a receipt.

I just recalled earlier someone saying you had to use an SD card. Then on the Panasonic site they only offer the SD card option. Which is rather stupid if you ask me. A LOT more people have usb drives as opposed to SD cards/readers laying around.

I feel terrible for misinforming you like that.

Originally Posted by PeterLewis

LOL...No Worries my friend,I bought it at CVS...My 55GT30 arrives today..I'am stooked.

Originally Posted by MrVizio

First you can see the wall with the TV (2nd image). It's about 13 ft. from the corner to the end of the fire place.

Then there's the adjacent wall with the big window (1st image), which is about 12 ft from the corner to where it dips into the dining area.

The opposing wall is completely useless (3rd image). You enter, followed by a big bulge from the bathroom, then the door to garage and the stairs.

I have about 15 feet available from the current TV "nook" to where the bar/kitchen begins.

Hope this all makes sense.

Thanks everyone.

Originally Posted by Brian Corr

I've mounted TVs in niches like that using both your ideas, first just building a false support horizontally behind the TV and then using a standard flat mount. And the other using a swing arm to keep the TV extended and floating at the front of the niche. The swing arm will cost more but gives you more flexibility with moving it. Just don't go cheap with a 65" TV (you don't want it to start sagging). I recommend Chief.

Originally Posted by Dave_O

Low panel settings for a room with dim lighting. Yes to the THX question.

Originally Posted by FantaXP7

Can you try to take a picture of it?

Originally Posted by Litty31

Here is a pic. Notice the black border around the image. I went to some stores and noticed that most Plasmas had a similar border, but some were smaller than this. And another poster here said they have it also, so hopefully this is fine.

Also, one other issue here...notice the red pixel. It blinks and is sometime there and sometimes not. Any advice to fix this pixel? I ran the WOW pixel flipper for 2 hours, but it did not fix it.

Thanks

Originally Posted by MrVizio

Okay,

So I've had the 65GT30 for only about a day now. It's a very nice set. Just like the 50ST30 it feels very solid in build. Which is nice, considering how thin it is.

I didn't play around with it too much before applying the 2.1 patch, but from the few tests/comparisons I did, it appears very similar to the 50st30.

The main difference was in the black levels. The GTs are darker. It's not a HUGE difference, but it's definitely appreciable. More so in a darker environment. However, as I stated before, and from what I've read numerous times, the ST-VT 60-65 models are all darker than their smaller counterparts. So it's probably not a fair comparison.

After the patch, obviously, the set was much brighter, a very welcoming improvement to me.

I really like Dave O's setting post-patch, and despite my preconceptions, THX is actually a very usable setting for just about anything (contrast at 75).

Now my one big gripe with all 2011 Panasonics was the fact that you couldn't engage mid or high panel brightness without crushing the whites pretty badly.

The remedy for this was to switch HDMI to "photo" or "graphics" depending on your taste. And this worked. But it also dimmed/dulled the image somewhat. Enough so, that I was hesitant to use it. I'm glad to say that after the 2.1 patch using "photo" or "Graphics" is now a very viable option. Actually necessary, if you ask me.

Also, I feel like I can evoke a much more acceptable image with "Game" and "Vivid" mode than I could with the ST30. Not sure if it's a difference in models or due to the 2.1 patch. I kind of suspect the latter. Again, using "photo" or "graphics" is key here.

So, I know this may not answer many questions, but when comparing the ST and GT prior to the patch I would say they are very close, especially in the larger sizes. But after the patch, the GT simply puts out more light. Which I really like.

Now these are just my general impressions, and could be completely proven otherwise by those with the proper equipment and know-how.

I only paid $100 more for the 65gt30 over the 65st30, so for me it was worth it, if for nothing more than a nicer bezel and THX.

And bragging rights, lol.

PS: Did the rapture happen? Where'd everyone go?

Originally Posted by MrVizio

Well, it's official, I scared everyone off, lol.