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post #5581 of 12538
8/9/12 at 2:21pm
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Thanks, and I will be updating my settings sometime in the next two days. They are not drastically different but there are some needed adjustments. I am working with a couple friends that have different meters to try and dial it in.
I drive them nuts because I keep making changes that don't make their report pretty enough. But our gf's always vote for my changes over their "perfect" Cal's.
I am using ControlCal but will post as Custom so there is no confusion to the general public.
WM's post patch settings came out great as well.

HURRY UP WITH THE UPDATE!!! smile.gif
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post #5582 of 12538
8/9/12 at 2:26pm
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Originally Posted by wmwilker View Post

You'll love how the CMS dials in. My Day setting was one of the best I've ever had. The flat lines on the calibration charts make my picture look sooo much better:D

where did u post your settings? wanted to check them out.
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post #5583 of 12538
8/9/12 at 3:05pm
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Originally Posted by Gas0linE View Post

Question, I noticed the VT50 has a REAL D 3D logo on it. I thought that was a passive system like the theaters. Why does it have the real d logo on it? does it incorporate some sort of real d tech in its active 3D? or is it because it's THX certified?

Ok, Im quoting myself here here. After some research it is infact that Panasonic TV's do use a Real D "active" 3D system. But what I would like to know how does this tech differ from the 3D of like Samsung? Does it make it more like the 3D in the cinemas? I always though REAL D 3D was a passive technology.
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post #5584 of 12538
8/9/12 at 4:14pm
I think the speakers suck.
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post #5585 of 12538
8/9/12 at 4:29pm
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Originally Posted by I WANT MORE View Post

I think the speakers suck.
They do, but compared to some other manufacturers, they are above average.
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post #5586 of 12538
8/9/12 at 4:30pm
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Originally Posted by Gas0linE View Post

Ok, Im quoting myself here here. After some research it is infact that Panasonic TV's do use a Real D "active" 3D system. But what I would like to know how does this tech differ from the 3D of like Samsung? Does it make it more like the 3D in the cinemas? I always though REAL D 3D was a passive technology.
Gas, you may get a better response in the 3D forum.
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post #5587 of 12538
8/9/12 at 6:08pm
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Originally Posted by NateDoggg View Post

where did u post your settings? wanted to check them out.

They are in the Settings thread
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post #5588 of 12538
8/9/12 at 6:42pm
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Originally Posted by Gas0linE View Post

Question, I noticed the VT50 has a REAL D 3D logo on it. I thought that was a passive system like the theaters. Why does it have the real d logo on it? does it incorporate some sort of real d tech in its active 3D? or is it because it's THX certified?

Ok, Im quoting myself here here. After some research it is infact that Panasonic TV's do use a Real D "active" 3D system. But what I would like to know how does this tech differ from the 3D of like Samsung? Does it make it more like the 3D in the cinemas? I always though REAL D 3D was a passive technology.
j

RealD has certain 3D patents that they license to CE companies. I think they are related to the SidebySide and TopandBottom broadcast 3D formats.

I think this allows the VT50 to "auto detect those formats.
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post #5589 of 12538
8/9/12 at 11:23pm
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Originally Posted by sheshechic View Post

I was being sarcastic. I don't understand why anyone would do it.

Gotcha. I missed the sarcasm. smile.gif
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Originally Posted by TopperMcFly View Post

If you have been careful and are still getting IR that is visible in regular content, then you have a defective panel. You should exchange it. Clearly we would all be freaking out if we were getting IR in the manner you are.
[ sarcasm]
I am freakin' out man.... Just freakin'...
[ /sarcasm]
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Originally Posted by Tempest261 View Post

No, you make a good point. It's curiosity, more than anything. That and I wanted to prove that I could correct it.

OK, fair enough. My life is sufficiently rich and full that I'm into other pursuits -- even with regard to my low-grade OCD. smile.gif
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We are on the same page for the most part. And I should have said 1-100 hours for serious IR risk with 100-500 being less vulnerable but still in the "be aware" state.

I was unaware and ignorant in hours 1-100 as well. I have no idea if I've crossed hour 500 yet either. I will admit the 6-year-old plasma had a lot of 4:3 on it and the new one I "stretch to fill" but beyond that I am taking (and have taken) no action to avoid IR.
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Originally Posted by TopperMcFly View Post

I am not that old. My ps3 gets plenty if use for more than movies. I watch every kind of content under the sun and I game plenty. Do I look for IR? No. Would I notice it if I had it? You bet your a$$. I just don't torture myself by using slides after a few hundred hours. I am not psychotic contrary to popular belief.

I also didn't load a single slide, in part because I didn't have any spare flash drives. Subsequently, I acquired a bunch of spare flash drives (wow, they are cheap right now) but have not been bored enough to load any of them with slides. YMMV.
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post #5590 of 12538
8/10/12 at 2:01am
nice job!
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post #5591 of 12538
8/10/12 at 3:53am
w o w they're on the same side & are still somehow arguing about it- now that's passion!
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post #5592 of 12538
8/10/12 at 4:07am
Got my pack of lightdims.

Wow....much better now.

If you order some, be sure to get the ones that reduce the brightness rather than totally blocks the light. I didn't know that and had to order a second pack of the right ones.
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post #5593 of 12538
8/10/12 at 5:13am
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Originally Posted by Leon! View Post

w o w they're on the same side & are still somehow arguing about it- now that's passion!

I am honestly not sure if he is arguing or being supportive. I am so confused and vulnerable right now. Curse you Rogo and your kung fu mind tricks! wink.gif
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post #5594 of 12538
8/10/12 at 7:04am
I came here for an argument. This is simple contradiction.
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post #5595 of 12538
8/10/12 at 8:12am
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Originally Posted by rmongiovi View Post

I came here for an argument. This is simple contradiction.
No it isn't.
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post #5596 of 12538
8/10/12 at 10:03am
My local tv store is having a one day only sale on the 65VT50 for $1,999. Seems like a huge steal. However, I'm curious for those of you who own this set how the glare is on the tv? I know Plasmas are historically glossy, however, many of the newer LED sets are as well. However, if the picture is bright and vibrant, the glare doesn't matter as much. Any comments or suggestions would be helpful. I have window directly in front of my TV, however, we have blinds and can shut most of the light out. However, when my current Toshiba LCD set is shut off, you can certainly see the ambient light.
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post #5597 of 12538
8/10/12 at 10:07am
That price can't be right for a 65" VT50.
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post #5598 of 12538
8/10/12 at 10:14am
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Originally Posted by seinfeld1104 View Post

My local tv store is having a one day only sale on the 65VT50 for $1,999. Seems like a huge steal. However, I'm curious for those of you who own this set how the glare is on the tv? I know Plasmas are historically glossy, however, many of the newer LED sets are as well. However, if the picture is bright and vibrant, the glare doesn't matter as much. Any comments or suggestions would be helpful. I have window directly in front of my TV, however, we have blinds and can shut most of the light out. However, when my current Toshiba LCD set is shut off, you can certainly see the ambient light.


Are you sure about that price doesn't sound right..........maybe for the st50, because the vt50 is over $3000
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post #5599 of 12538
8/10/12 at 10:16am
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Originally Posted by seinfeld1104 View Post

My local tv store is having a one day only sale on the 65VT50 for $1,999. Seems like a huge steal. However, I'm curious for those of you who own this set how the glare is on the tv? I know Plasmas are historically glossy, however, many of the newer LED sets are as well. However, if the picture is bright and vibrant, the glare doesn't matter as much. Any comments or suggestions would be helpful. I have window directly in front of my TV, however, we have blinds and can shut most of the light out. However, when my current Toshiba LCD set is shut off, you can certainly see the ambient light.

That can't be correct. If it is, buy several and sell them.
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post #5600 of 12538
8/10/12 at 10:22am
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Originally Posted by mnc View Post

That price can't be right for a 65" VT50.

Thats what I was thinking! I paid just a hair over 3 grand for my 65"
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post #5601 of 12538
8/10/12 at 10:24am
Do we have any other new owners with July build dates? As much as I don't believe dithering has been greatly reduced on July builds, I am curious none the less. I see dithering on older movies and lesser quality content (not SD but crappy HD) from 11' away as clear as day and even on some pretty good HD content. I have accepted this "flaw" but hearing some claims of little or no dithering is interesting to say the least. Again, I put no stock in that dithering has been drastically reduced on newer builds. But as they say, curiosity killed the cat.
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post #5602 of 12538
8/10/12 at 11:04am
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Originally Posted by TopperMcFly View Post

Do we have any other new owners with July build dates? As much as I don't believe dithering has been greatly reduced on July builds, I am curious none the less. I see dithering on older movies and lesser quality content (not SD but crappy HD) from 11' away as clear as day and even on some pretty good HD content. I have accepted this "flaw" but hearing some claims of little or no dithering is interesting to say the least. Again, I put no stock in that dithering has been drastically reduced on newer builds. But as they say, curiosity killed the cat.

I don't know if flaw is the right word. Are you sure you are not confusing dithering, which is a technique to expand the color palette, versus video noise which is coming from the source?

Michael
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post #5603 of 12538
8/10/12 at 11:38am
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Originally Posted by TopperMcFly View Post

Do we have any other new owners with July build dates? As much as I don't believe dithering has been greatly reduced on July builds, I am curious none the less. I see dithering on older movies and lesser quality content (not SD but crappy HD) from 11' away as clear as day and even on some pretty good HD content. I have accepted this "flaw" but hearing some claims of little or no dithering is interesting to say the least. Again, I put no stock in that dithering has been drastically reduced on newer builds. But as they say, curiosity killed the cat.

I don't know if flaw is the right word. Are you sure you are not confusing dithering, which is a technique to expand the color palette, versus video noise which is coming from the source?

Michael

Well flaw is a bit strong. I find that dithering is misrepresented pretty often, including by me. And you are correct, I am more talking about the noise aspect. Thanks for the correction. I do find video noise on this set to be bothersom but completely understood and accepted from day one. And I will take this set with the extra noise any day of the week. smile.gif
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post #5604 of 12538
8/10/12 at 12:19pm
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Originally Posted by seinfeld1104 View Post

My local tv store is having a one day only sale on the 65VT50 for $1,999.

Check the model number again, that maybe a lower model (GT50) or an older model (VT30)
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post #5605 of 12538
8/10/12 at 12:26pm
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Originally Posted by TopperMcFly View Post

Do we have any other new owners with July build dates? As much as I don't believe dithering has been greatly reduced on July builds, I am curious none the less. I see dithering on older movies and lesser quality content (not SD but crappy HD) from 11' away as clear as day and even on some pretty good HD content. I have accepted this "flaw" but hearing some claims of little or no dithering is interesting to say the least. Again, I put no stock in that dithering has been drastically reduced on newer builds. But as they say, curiosity killed the cat.

My replacement is a July Model. I haven't really noticed anything that I can't attribute to the source, but then again I'm used to seeing what I'm seeing if that makes sense. I'll do a test this weekend watching the same DVD scenes using my XBMC box, my Xbox360, and my PS3 with all the scaling features turned off to see if it's the TV or the source.
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post #5606 of 12538
8/10/12 at 12:32pm
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Originally Posted by esquire415 View Post

Check the model number again, that maybe a lower model (GT50) or an older model (VT30)

Probably the 55". Best Buy had that price just recently.
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post #5607 of 12538
8/10/12 at 12:34pm
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Probably the 55". Best Buy had that price just recently.
Also ABT.
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post #5608 of 12538
8/10/12 at 2:01pm
Yea, most likely that was a 55" VT50 for $1999 but with tax and maybe even extra for white glove delivery, it will still cost more than US-Appliance which is $1794 (+$149 if you prefer white glove delivery) no tax. Unfortunately they just went out of stock today! Whew! I just got Amazon to price match them before it went OOS. Great timing! Best price you can get now is at Abe's of Maine which is $1913 + free wallmount (+100 for WG delivery) no tax.
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post #5609 of 12538
8/10/12 at 2:52pm
I would be careful with the price talk. They want you to keep it in the "Great Deal" thread
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post #5610 of 12538
8/10/12 at 7:36pm
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Originally Posted by seinfeld1104 View Post

My local tv store is having a one day only sale on the 65VT50 for $1,999. Seems like a huge steal.
If this was actually a real deal. Please note, that if you see a deal like this, put the credit card down to pay for the item, ask questions later biggrin.gif
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