Official Panasonic GT50 Series Discussion Thread [No Street Price Talk] - Page 217

Originally Posted by wattheF 

The 3D is great. As you may expect the experience will vary based on the content. Some of the animated titles are fun but Avatar is amazing!

The Panasonic glasses IMO are best. They are lightweight and they have sides that block out ambient light. They also can be switched from 3D to 2D. I gave the cheaper Samsung glasses a try but i found they flashed annoyingly every few seconds, so i returned them and payed the extra for the Panasonic glasses.

Originally Posted by HD-Master 

I've spent the last few hours doing some testing on my GT50, with Chad's earlier information being my focus. I have to say, after getting everything dialed in and taking some time to test material, I prefer "Wide" as well. So, with that in mind...I will updating my settings in just a moment.

As always, use what works best for you. That may happy to be settings posted by someone else, an earlier version of my own settings, the default settings, or what you come up with on your own! Enjoy!

Originally Posted by acarney 

Ya, it was only when the difference between the ST and GT (at least with the 50 inch) was only $49 (!!) that the GT became a no brainer. If even the ST has lets say 90% of the picture quality (unless in a weird uncontrollable light condition) and it's hundreds of dollars less, it's the smart move. If 96hz was available in 3D mode on the VT and it worked well then that might have been a big selling point, but honestly the only selling points for me was the single sheet of glass (would have looked fancy pants) and the extra 5 inch... for $600 more

The fact that CNET found some flicker in 96hz mode and they actually preferred going back to the standard 60hz for 2D kind of killed that step up feature for me. And it almost sounds like in 3D mode to reduce cross talk they recommend using 48hz which the GT has. So... what benefits does the VT have that's worth $600 to someone that doesn't plan on spending $400+ on calibration.....

Originally Posted by Iain- 

I had ST50 for one week when I discovered that GT50 had "1080P Pure Direct" mode. This is a must-have feature IMO, as ST50 are lacking this mode.

Within the following week, that ST50 was exchanged for my current GT50. This was well worth the effort to do so.

Originally Posted by wattheF 

All I know is cnet along with numerous other review sites said that the PQ difference between the GT and ST was next to nuthing if anything at all. I don't use THX or the extra HDMI. The only reason I went with the GT is because it looked nicer and I got such a good deal on it.
The fact that panasonic is doing away with the GT also shows you that they are basically the same TV.
Also my GT50 suffered from bad IR and starting developing banding issues. I think I will give the new models a shot. Hopefully they have worked out some kinks and maybe even improved video processing and overall PQ.

Originally Posted by jbdan 


For optimum 3D viewing I like hdmasters 3d settings and a pitch black room. "the ultimate wave Tahiti" "avatar" "imax hubble" are some good material for 3d!

Originally Posted by HD-Master 

I have those three 3D BD's as well and they are terrific. One of my other favorite non-animated 3D BD's is actually a conversion...Titanic. It is extremely well done.

Originally Posted by Iain- 

I had ST50 for one week when I discovered that GT50 had "1080P Pure Direct" mode. This is a must-have feature IMO, as ST50 are lacking this mode.

Within the following week, that ST50 was exchanged for my current GT50. This was well worth the effort to do so.

Originally Posted by hidef1099 

Thanks for the info. On my GT50 when I go to the custom settings and then advanced picture I see the 1080P Pure Direct feature. But it is greyed out and says NO. It will not allow me to go in and select it to say YES to enable it.

How did you get yours to enable. What might I be missing here.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Originally Posted by hidef1099 

Thanks for the info. On my GT50 when I go to the custom settings and then advanced picture I see the 1080P Pure Direct feature. But it is greyed out and says NO. It will not allow me to go in and select it to say YES to enable it.

How did you get yours to enable. What might I be missing here.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Originally Posted by Iain- 



I agree that ST50 and GT50 basically have same PQ. No difference until you realise that GT50 have "1080P Pure Direct" feature.

I see significantly improved PQ of GT50 with this feature enabled for 1080P 4:4:4 source material. When feature is disabled, no difference of PQ.

Having that feature as a readily available option is a requirement, IMO.

BTW, after 3 weeks of ownership of my GT50, I have none of the anomalies you have noted. Very stable and robust bit of kit.

Originally Posted by wattheF 

Hmm..so it makes that big a difference huh? I went back and forth between the two the other day and didn't notice much change if any. Could it have to do with the fact that mine is 55" so you see it more on the 65"?
Maybe I just wasn't paying enough attention?

Will the ST60 have 1080p pure direct? Or will I have to step up to the VT now to get it?

Can anyone else weigh in on how important this mode is and if they notice a difference in the PQ with it on? I would do it myself but unfortunetly I no longer have a tv.:-(

Originally Posted by penguin22 

HD-Master, I just dialed in D-Nice VT50 setting on my 55VT50 last night and they are noticeably better than either of the THX modes. I've been following this thread for some time though as I had first received a 55GT50 that had a defect, so my replacement was the upgrade. This meant that I never got to use your wonderfully provided settings

I see that you have settings for Viera Connect additional to Day and Night and was wondering if it is a separate setting purely since there is only one custom in that mode meaning you had to cut the difference and get the brightness somewhere in-between?

Also, how much of a difference did you find going from normal to wide made? I imagine that making that change required adjusting many other settings, but wouldn't even know where to begin with the VT50, especially considering the huge amount of additional settings from the 10-point menus. I'm very happy with my set, but at the same time enjoy seeing your contributions (both settings and in general through these forums) and have some envy for the GT50 owners that get your TLC. We need to put you in a locked room with a VT50 for a few weeks armed with an Oppo, some blu-rays, calibration tools and an internet connection .

Originally Posted by penguin22 


I see that you have settings for Viera Connect additional to Day and Night and was wondering if it is a separate setting purely since there is only one custom in that mode meaning you had to cut the difference and get the brightness somewhere in-between?

Originally Posted by penguin22 


Also, how much of a difference did you find going from normal to wide made? I imagine that making that change required adjusting many other settings, but wouldn't even know where to begin with the VT50, especially considering the huge amount of additional settings from the 10-point menus.

Originally Posted by Matthew Cole 

Loving the new color wide settings HD Master. Been watching most of my favorite movies to test it out and I have to say I feel the picture looks clearer and more alive. Seems like the whites are whiter or maybe brighter. The only thing I changed is having my contrast at 80 instead of 78. Just a personal preference. Feel like a get a new t.v every month when I check this forum out. All you guys are awesome!!

Originally Posted by HD-Master 


Just a few notes:

• Following information provided by Chad B, I have moved from a setting of "Normal" to "Wide" in the Pro Settings menu for my 2D settings.
• I have added settings for VIERA Connect. (Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant, VUDU, etc.) Note: These settings have not been updated to incorporate my move from "Normal" to "Wide" in the Pro Settings menu.
• My 2D settings have not changed from the previous version (from 1/19/2013). I have only added the 3D settings in this edition.
• 3D settings have been added! Please note that the "Color temp" setting is Warm1. Note: These settings have not been updated to incorporate my move from "Normal" to "Wide" in the Pro Settings menu.
• The "Night" settings are at about 34 fL and the "Day" settings are at about 48 fL.
• I use a ViewHD 2 Port HDMI 1x2 Powered Splitter. All of my sources are sent from the HDMI output from my AVR to the splitter. Then split to HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 on my GT50. HDMI 1 has my Day settings, while HDMI 2 has my Night settings. I use a Harmony One remote, with two activities for each function (Watch TV - Day, Watch TV - Night, Watch Blu-ray Day, Watch Blu-ray Night, etc.).

My GT50 is not identical to any other GT50. The following settings may work well on your TV or they may not. Find what works best for you and enjoy!

Originally Posted by Ejs71 

Hi.. these are great!! my only problem is I only have 1 Custom setting.. I dont want to make all these adjustments every time I wan to switch from Day to Night.. Is there a way to add extra Settings?!

Originally Posted by chunon 


A shout out should go to Chad B as well

Originally Posted by Ejs71 

Hi.. these are great!! my only problem is I only have 1 Custom setting.. I dont want to make all these adjustments every time I wan to switch from Day to Night.. Is there a way to add extra Settings?!

Originally Posted by chunon 

A shout out should go to Chad B as well

Originally Posted by Iain- 



I agree that ST50 and GT50 basically have same PQ. No difference until you realise that GT50 have "1080P Pure Direct" feature.

I see significantly improved PQ of GT50 with this feature enabled for 1080P 4:4:4 source material. When feature is disabled, no difference of PQ.

Having that feature as a readily available option is a requirement, IMO.

BTW, after 3 weeks of ownership of my GT50, I have none of the anomalies you have noted. Very stable and robust bit of kit.

Originally Posted by wattheF 

Hmm..so it makes that big a difference huh? I went back and forth between the two the other day and didn't notice much change if any. Could it have to do with the fact that mine is 55" so you see it more on the 65"?
Maybe I just wasn't paying enough attention?

Will the ST60 have 1080p pure direct? Or will I have to step up to the VT now to get it?

Can anyone else weigh in on how important this mode is and if they notice a difference in the PQ with it on? I would do it myself but unfortunetly I no longer have a tv.:-(

Originally Posted by Iain- 


Only caveat of this is it's down to quality of 1080P 4:4:4 source material.

For example using the tier rankings of BD software forum at this site:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1168342/the-new-pq-tier-thread-for-blu-ray-rankings

........ if using a tier 0 rated title a difference will be readily apparent. OTOH, if using a tier 5 rated title results may be quite bad.

ST50 doesn't have 1080P Pure Direct feature, so I will assume ST60 won't as well. VT60 will definitely have it though.