Official Panasonic VT50 owners thread - Page 351

Originally Posted by ggface014 

Hey everyone, just joined the forum. I'm proud to say I'm a new owner of the VT-50 and so far I'm very impressed, especially with the black levels. So I've decided to use D-nice break in slides and so far I'd say I'm about 45 hours in. The thing is I also have like maybe 7-10 hours of other content viewing, all of which was full screen. I really tried to just use the slides the first hundred hours but I just couldn't resist. Will I still be able to use his settings?

Originally Posted by ggface014 

For those who've run the D-nice slides, is it just me or do the "white" slides or pattern 4 and 12 to be exact not look white? When I open the file on my computer it looks very white and bright but on my VT-50 it looks more like a very light grey. Am I being a little too paranoid or is something up?

Originally Posted by ggface014 

Oh wow, truth be told I had no idea about this. I know plasma's can't get quite as bright as a LCD/LED but I didn't know it would dim the picture if it was so bright. I assume this isn't a problem with any real world viewing, correct?

Originally Posted by sidsuri 

Would anyone point me to D-Nice settings for VT50

Thx, Sid

Originally Posted by smjbh5 

Does d-nice have setting for 3d?

Originally Posted by robnix 

I think you may be confusing noise with film grain.

Originally Posted by JSpectre88 

Oh yeah, I remember you now. Did you exchange the GT50 for the VT50? Unless you left the History channel on for days at a time there's really no way it would have been permanent. Anyway, wouldn't the bright white letters have been even worse than the large H? Whatever the case, good luck with the VT.

Originally Posted by ggface014 

Yeh just google "dnice reference settings" and it should be the second link with the 2012 Panasonics. He has both 2D and 3D settings listed there.

Originally Posted by Hi Deaf 

dnice says use custom for his 3D settings also. If I'm using custom for the 2D settings, what should I use for 3D?

Originally Posted by Hi Deaf 

dnice says use custom for his 3D settings also. If I'm using custom for the 2D settings, what should I use for 3D?

Originally Posted by PINKTULIPS7 

Funny things is that after I went through all of the picture Modes and setting including D-Nice and others custom setting,I somewhat liked the Vivid setting!!!it gives more pop in the picture and color looks more realistic than other setting!!!!!I never liked Vivid setting before until now......................
VIVID MODE:>

PICTURE :82
BRIGHTNESS :50
COLOR :45
TINT : 0
SHARPNESS :50
COLOR TEMP :COOL2
COLOR MGMT : ON

Originally Posted by ggface014 

The modes for 2D and 3D each have their own settings. Just hit 3D button to play around with the 3D settings.

Originally Posted by Einskaldir 

If you've read my posts, getting a non-issue free TV can be like picking from a box-of-chocolates (feel free to search for my posts to see what I mean as I don't have many posts due to being a new owner).

I bought from Best Buy simply due to the sale they had at the time, but in the end, I ended up being more glad about their no-hassle return/exchange policy as I was not happy with either of the first two sets I received. I haven't had to use Amazon's return system yet for other purchases I've made through them so I can't comment on how easy that might be for you. Although, regarding the delivery and set up, I am a little surprised that the guy didn't have the tools on him to perform the setup. My first delivery included a dropped TV (2-4 inches, but still) and my second included a guy turning on the TV to check if it worked despite it being very cold. They did send two guys both times though so not sure why they'd send one for such a large TV. The third time was the charm for me as the deliver guys simply slid the new TV onto the old already-built stand from the 2nd TV and even wrote down on their forms that they didn't turn it on to check it because it was too cold. I specifically warned the 3rd guys about what the previous guys did and they were very careful with the 3rd set.

Since I tested and inspected all three TV's fairly thoroughly, I can tell you that the audible level of buzzing that could be heard from each differed noticeably. I simply tested this by slowly moving away from each TV until I could no longer hear it. That may not be very "scientific", but it was good enough for me. The third set I received (and which I intend to keep) has a much less pronounced buzz.

It sounds like your buzzing is actually much worse than any of the three that were delivered to me in the past couple of months. I actually didn't return those for the buzzing even though their buzzes were worse than my current TV (the first had a dead pixel and was dropped and the second had an excited pixel and sometimes "blacked out" for a second or two). All three TVs had a November 2012 date and had the 1.17 firmware though.

I did use the instructions people posted in this thread to check the hours and number of times the TV had been turned on in the service menu to verify the TV was actually brand new (although this was obvious from the fact that the 3rd TV prompted me to set it up whereas neither of the previous two TVs did that). You may want to check to see if Amazon sends out TV's that are were not accepted or minimally used like Best Buy did with me by checking that yourself.

It did give me a certain peace of mind knowing this TV is truly "my" TV and I absolutely love it now and have no regrets purchasing it. While I was certainly frustrated with the fact that I had to get the TV shipped 3 times before I was satisfied, I am more than happy with my decision for choosing this TV now. Once you prep it and calibrate it, it has an incredible picture. I personally think you may wish to exchange the TV you received and get another until you're happy. Then I believe you and your wife will truly be satisfied with your purchase. Good luck and let us know what you decide to do!

Sorry for the novel!

Originally Posted by FunLovinAV 

Actually, thank you for the novel! It made me feel a bit better. I decided to go for another spin of the panel lottery and asked Amazon for a replacement. It should be here a week from today. Interestingly, while my current set was delivered by CEVA, the replacement will be delivered by Pilot. I wonder how Amazon decides which delivery service to engage. Pilot made it very clear that they won't install the stand, which CEVA was willing to do when I provided the screwdriver. Anyway, here's hoping the replacement is relatively quiet. The buzzing on the current set is so loud I've gone back to watching my old TV! I do not understand how Panasonic lets things roll off the assembly line this way.

Originally Posted by frenchmr 

I dug around some more and found this link. You are right, looks like the Optical Out will be my best bet.

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vSupportHowToGuideDetail?storeId=15001&idval=UCM_STG_CNT_042874&catname=VIERA%26%23174%3B+Flat-Panel+HDTVs&title=HowToConnectToAnAudioSystem&cm_sp=TC-P42X3-Support+HowToGuide-_-Middle-_-HowToConnectToAnAudioSystem

Originally Posted by Cleveland Plasma 

Denon AVR-2313
Denon AVR-3313

very nice units and cost effective.

Originally Posted by cast away 

No, I don't confuse. Should anyone has any suggestion, please share your input.