Official Panasonic GT50 Series Discussion Thread [No Street Price Talk] - Page 100

Hello,
I purchased a 60GT50 6 days ago and so far IR has not been an issue in any way. I did not use Color Slides, but did use 16:9 Source Material exclusively for the first 100 hours. Since then, I have used it no differently than I used the Sony LCD that proceeded it. As for Gaming, I have cut back a great deal. That being said, the almost total lack of Input Lag compared to my Sony is astonishing.

I would be careful about not using torch modes whilst gaming. I can only say that there are many plasma owners who play games extensively with no issue. I would recommend using the "Search this Thread" at the top of the page to whittle down the posts from 99 Pages. Them enter in something like GT50 and Gaming or PS3/360 to see owner experiences. Good luck with whatever decision you decide.
Cheers,
JJ

thank you for your response. Looks like I have some extra work cut out for me.

thaks for your affirmation about 720 HD broadcast randy - at least i know i'm not (totally) crazy and others are seeing the same thing with the facial / longer shots lacking picture detail/crispness

Sorry to hear that some of yall have issues with picture being too soft. But I always believe there are lots of factors to effect picture (settings, source, connections, etc). Also everyone has different eye sight...that makes it difficult sometimes to use someone else's settings. Gotta go with what looks best to you, I am no video expert but I know what looks good to me. Also, I saw today that the 60GT50 is $1899 on amazon, that is a deal!

The G10 power cable should work if you don't wall mount, or as long as the distance from the wall isn't close. However, like Randy stated, the GT50 comes with a 90° low profile power cord that has a locking mechanism to keep it in place.

Thanks for the response. I will check it out when it gets here tomorrow. It will be on the wall, but my mount is an articulating one, so it doesn't get as close to the wall as most wall mounts do. So, it wont hurt anything to use the g10 power cable right?

I get ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CW, PBS and independents. Also all the subchannels.

My 65" is finally here and being delivered in an hour. What preset mode and settings are you guys/gals using outta the box for the breakin period?

Where did you order it from? I am looking at this TV (the GT model) and am going to be getting it from Amazon I think due to their price being so much lower then BB and are reputable.

I worry that during delivery they will lay the TV down or something or something will go wrong.

I look forward to your reply and good luck with the new set tonight bro!

THX Cinema unless very dark movie during day time then THX Brightness.

I ordered mine from Amazon.com and had delivery serive they use provided the best TV delivery experience ever. They carry the TV in for you, unbox it, install the stand, and allow you to connect the cables and make sure the TV works while you are there.

They are about 6 hours late in delivering the TV ( had a poblem the assigned delivery driver being sick ) but other than that it was the best delivery experience ever...

Have you experienced any Image Retention?

Yes, bias lighting in back of the tv is the way to go. The blacks on my GT50 look pitch black when i have the backlights on. If i shut them off I notice the blacks are not perfect.

Any one that hasn't already done so, i highly suggest you visit Ikea to purchase some LED lights to install behind the TV.

Thanks for the info. Do you think it's better to just buy the Panasonic glasses?

Anyone else find it sorta ironic that the current Panasonic Blu-Ray players (at least the BDT500 model I have) uses a white background on the main menu screen? Makes my GT50 buzz! I wish I could change that white color to blue or black since I've learned to live with the buzz but certainly don't need to be reminded of it so often...

Hello,
If you are honestly this concerned about this, why go half measures and get an LED Backighted LCD? While the Samsung PDP might be less prone to IR, that does not mean it cannot get IR. At least with an LCD, you will not have to worry about it at all. For what its worth, I have had mine for 6 days and have not experienced any IR.
Cheers,
AD

Yes, I agree. Backlighting brings out a great deal of color as well... Amazon.com has a complete LED strip set up in the low $30 range that works great ( comes with on/off switch, etc. ).

You have to be careful that the white LEDs you get don't have a "too blue" color temp, or the whites on your GT50 will look dirty/too warm.

This is why they make special d65 Florescent bulbs for backlighting. The ideal situation would be an RGB LED array that can be tuned to produce d65 light.

Hello,
I do not think anyone is saying you hate Panasonics or for that matter cares if you do. Rather, if IR is something that is causing you concern, an LCD Panel really might make more sense. Especially if your room has lots of ambient light, an LCD makes even more sense.

You are correct. If you search with 'LED Backlight Kit for 46"-57" TV LCD Flatscreen (Table Mount)' on Amazon.com you will see exactly what I am using..

I also mounted in the middle of the back of the TV ( the strip right between all of the air ducts ) as this gave better results than the lower portion of TV ( I used scotch tape to find optimal placement )....

Hugh improvement with black level, contrast, and colors not to mention much less eye strain than watching in pitch black environment...

I have followed this thread for way too long Fear of IR is far far far far far greater than the occurance of IR. If you are hard-core gamer you may get some IR on every plasma screen ever made. Otherwise, probably not. Even if you do get some IR, you won't be able to see it unless you start viewing those goofy color screens some people like to watch rather than real video content.

There has NOT been a single post made here about permanent IR. 2 or 3 reports out of 3000 posts indicating short term minor IR that faded away is all thats actually here. Lots of questions and fearful new owner concerns about IR have been voiced but paranoia isn't a panel defect

Couldn't of said it better myself Tpollagi.

I own 4 strips of LED lights I used to use on my LCD. I was curious how many strips to put on my 55 inch. Top, bottom,and both sides or do you think that would be too much? I can adjust the color on mine.

You should aim for less than 10% of the maximum brightness produced by your display. Dim in other words.

Thanks for the reply.

I pulled the trigger tonight and it will be delivered monday.
Could of had it friday by ordering last night but had some concearns using the amazon store card and getting 24 month free financing.
Price was $100 more than my limit and even know i got them to price match Pauls TV to get another $100 off, that wouldnt be applied till after purchase.
Wound up purchasing a amazon gift card for myself and applied that to purchase to get the TV under my store card limit.

Oh well, gives me the weekend to get the room ready for the new TV.

Now i need to purchase my 1st Surround sound setup. have always just used TV speakers or hooked up to a cheap stereo system.

Anyone have any suggestions for a decent 5.1 blu-ray Home theater setup that would go well with this TV?
Not looking to spend a fortune and my room is small so just want something to give me a better audio experience.
Is there anything decent out there for under $300? I'm assuming I should also stick with a Panny Home theater setup too?

Would a single 1ft strip in the middle of my display be too dim?