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post #1021 of 1031
4/17/13 at 10:27pm
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Originally Posted by Moonchilde View Post

UT50 and ST50 are 40 ms. Don't have numbers for the S60 yet.

I wonder if the U50 has less input lag due to being a bare-bones HDTV without 3D and Smart TV. Is a 40ms input lag noticeable?
Edited by RomanBlade86 - 4/18/13 at 4:23am
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post #1022 of 1031
4/18/13 at 10:09pm
How do the 60U50 and 60U54 compare to the LG 60PN6500 and 60PA6500 and 60PA6550 as well as to the S60 and S64?
I've been looking at the LG 60PN6500 for $799 + tax, but see the 60U54 for about the same price with shipping. I also found the Panasonic TC-P60U50 at my local Walmart for only $700. I though the LP was the cheapest 60" plasma before that. Someone recommended the U50 and S60 over the LG at comparable prices, but I know nothing about these Panasonic models since they are not reviewed by Consumer Reports, except for the S60, which has better PQ than the PA6500. If the U50 is as good as the S60, then I'd probably buy that, especially with it being $100 cheaper than the LG.
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post #1023 of 1031
4/19/13 at 1:24pm
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What is the PQ difference, if any, between this, and the new S60, for the 50" size? I am torn between the two
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Originally Posted by Tk111 View Post

The u54 and u50 have the vt50 panel without all the bells and whistles...

What is the vt50 panel? So, without bells and whistles, I assume the PQ is equivalent between the U50/54 and S60? Consumer Reports describes the S60 as superior PQ to the 50LGPN6500, but I don't have a reference to the U50/54.
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post #1024 of 1031
4/19/13 at 1:50pm
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Originally Posted by HDTimeShifter View Post


What is the vt50 panel? So, without bells and whistles, I assume the PQ is equivalent between the U50/54 and S60? Consumer Reports describes the S60 as superior PQ to the 50LGPN6500, but I don't have a reference to the U50/54.

I think you should check out the S60 thread. Reports are that the S60 panel has some sort of filter built into it and is a higher quality panel than the U50. Whether you'd notice that improvement or not is debatable. Also, I question that the U50 uses the VT50's panel "without the bells and whistles". The VT50 was the top-of-the-line panel from Panasonic in 2012.

If it were my money and those were my options I'd pay the $100 for the S60.
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post #1025 of 1031
4/19/13 at 1:58pm
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I think you should check out the S60 thread. Reports are that the S60 panel has some sort of filter built into it and is a higher quality panel than the U50. Whether you'd notice that improvement or not is debatable. Also, I question that the U50 uses the VT50's panel "without the bells and whistles". The VT50 was the top-of-the-line panel from Panasonic in 2012.

If it were my money and those were my options I'd pay the $100 for the S60.
I'm sorry i miss quoted the u50/54 have the exact same panel as the ST50?
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post #1026 of 1031
5/7/13 at 5:58am
Please assist with the calibration I used.

The problem I am having since the calbration is too much of a red hue or tinge in the picture. You see it in peoples faces as it is very noticeable in the faces. Also, for example, the red color that you see on the bottom of ESPN the red it too over blown.

How do I dial down a little on the reds with the calibration I used below?

The calibration I used came from:
http://reviews.*******************.com/panasonic-plasma-tv/panasonic-u50-picturesettings

I used it exactly how they put it which is:

Picture Mode: Custom
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 64
Color: 49
Sharpness: 15
Tint: 0
Color Temp: Warm2
CATS: OFF
Mosquito NR: OFF
Motion Smoother: OFF
Black Level: Light
24P Direct In: 60Hz

And went into the Service Menu and adjusted the white balance like they had it:

W/B high R +7
W/B high G 0
W/B high B +16
W/B low R +7
W/B low G 0
W/B low B +5
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post #1027 of 1031
5/12/13 at 12:04am
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Originally Posted by mjnoles1 View Post

Please assist with the calibration I used.

The problem I am having since the calbration is too much of a red hue or tinge in the picture. You see it in peoples faces as it is very noticeable in the faces. Also, for example, the red color that you see on the bottom of ESPN the red it too over blown.

How do I dial down a little on the reds with the calibration I used below?

The calibration I used came from:
http://reviews.*******************.com/panasonic-plasma-tv/panasonic-u50-picturesettings

I used it exactly how they put it which is:

Picture Mode: Custom
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 64
Color: 49
Sharpness: 15
Tint: 0
Color Temp: Warm2
CATS: OFF
Mosquito NR: OFF
Motion Smoother: OFF
Black Level: Light
24P Direct In: 60Hz

And went into the Service Menu and adjusted the white balance like they had it:

W/B high R +7
W/B high G 0
W/B high B +16
W/B low R +7
W/B low G 0
W/B low B +5
Put it back to default and use anikun's new settings that have the click method and you will be more than happy
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post #1028 of 1031
5/14/13 at 11:48am
Hello all!

I own the 50U50 and have been considering getting the CYS 2100 SCART RGB to YUV adapter for my oldskool consoles (Genesis, SNES, Neo Geo) but I've heard that some TVs can actually accept RGB via component with no conversion.

My questions are:
  1. Will this TV accept an RGB signal (like from a PS2 switched to RGB in the settings)?
  2. Will this TV display a 240p resolution over component?

My computer is currently hooked up to the TV via component, as I sometimes use the TV as a 2nd monitor. Would setting the desktop resolution to 320x240 be an acceptable test (assuming Nvidia will let me set a custom resolution that low)?

If anybody wants to answer a couple bonus questions:

If I wanted to build an RGB cable for my Neo Geo (assuming RGB works on my TV) where would the composite sync signal go? (My wild guess is the green plug)

and

What color mode should I set my 360 on? (totally unrelated!)
Edited by Billkwando - 5/14/13 at 12:41pm
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post #1029 of 1031
5/21/13 at 6:43am
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Originally Posted by mjnoles1 View Post


And went into the Service Menu and adjusted the white balance like they had it:

Could you please PM me the procedure to get into the service menu? (I know, all "disclaimers apply" and "this energy drink may cause posterior discharge") wink.gif

Thanks!!!! smile.gif
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post #1030 of 1031
5/21/13 at 8:07am
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Originally Posted by Billkwando View Post

Could you please PM me the procedure to get into the service menu? (I know, all "disclaimers apply" and "this energy drink may cause posterior discharge") wink.gif

Thanks!!!! smile.gif

Are the instructions anywhere in this forum? I am interested in tweaking the service menu too, but cannot find entry instruction anywhere.

DerrikMo
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post #1031 of 1031
5/21/13 at 10:08am
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Originally Posted by derrikm View Post

Are the instructions anywhere in this forum? I am interested in tweaking the service menu too, but cannot find entry instruction anywhere.

DerrikMo

I think I found it here:

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1410013/the-official-panasonic-u50-54-owners-thread/780#post_22980749

but be careful and write everything down before you mess with it.
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