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post #91 of 981
10/24/06 at 7:44pm
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Are you asking what audio equipment I'm using for this setup?

Just wondering how you "center" the sound when watching two displays on two different walls.
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post #92 of 981
10/25/06 at 3:52pm
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Just wondering how you "center" the sound when watching two displays on two different walls.

You just put the center between screens then right and left on the outsides of both screens!?
That is what I'd do, unless I was using one as a main display and the other as a second display. These kids today... they can probably watch one per eyeball...
Cheez - how do you usually watch?
This is a perfect setup for american football fans - two games on two screens. It's like your own sports bar!
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post #93 of 981
10/25/06 at 5:47pm
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The 7UY is my main screen when I sit on my sofa(facing opposite side of 7UY). The 9UK is my main screen when I sit on the bed laying againt the wall. So yeah, depends on where I sit. When I try to watch both of em at the same time I feel like I'm turning bi-focal lol!! For sound, no matter where I sit I get good sound and quite pleasing. Yea I agree this maybe good for american football fans lol.
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post #94 of 981
10/25/06 at 5:56pm
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These are more difficult ones.

The lighting in this type of video is really hard to take pics, so it will not turn out as good as the real-time viewing. Because of this, I had to turn down the intensity setting on my camera. As a result, the foreground will turn out ok, but the background will come out too dark. If I increase the intensity setting on my camera, the background will come out brighter but the forground will come out excessively bright. I did the best adjustment I could make possible. Also in this particular video it was intended to show the subjects(singers/ babes) as a main target. That is what they want the viewers to see.


Hey, what's more important... forground or background, in this case?


1080i HD BSHi





Ai Kago from "W".


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post #95 of 981
10/25/06 at 9:57pm
You just keep posting pictures and I keep reaching into my wallet to grab my credit card. Stop before I go broke. I just bought one plasma, and you keep it up and the slogan "when it doubt buy both" is gonna come true.
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post #96 of 981
10/26/06 at 5:14am
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Joon TV, what Pio model did you say you bought?
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post #97 of 981
10/26/06 at 9:56am
The 5071 from BB. I have had it about 3 weeks. It is on the TV stand right now, but will be wall mounted after we paint. The picture is truely amazing and I can see a big difference from my 4341(still gives a great picture) to the 5071. But you keep posting these pics and I might sell the 4341 on ebay and use that money to get the 9uk and put that baby up on the wall in the bedroom.
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post #98 of 981
10/26/06 at 11:38am
I could get about 1800 for the 4341 on ebay which would be a big loss. But figure I have had the tv for almost 2 years so that is still pretty good, but to then get a 50" panny for just a bit more might be worth it. I already have the wall mount so no biggy there. We'll see. Keep posting these pics though and your gonna make this easier and easier for me.
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post #99 of 981
10/26/06 at 4:47pm
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7UY comes back with a flyswatter again, tap tap!



This is compressed HD, at 576p. These are not full HDs.

7UY


9UK



9UK defends it with plenty of strength. 7UY is trying hard, but having very difficult time spanking the 9UK. Looks like the 7UY is struggling... but still, close!
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post #100 of 981
10/26/06 at 5:38pm
Too close to call on closeup of pretty girl...Picking a winner is just splitting hairs, so to speak. By the way, these latter 2 pictures are some of best since R. Harkness put up a series of EDTV photos 2 years ago. As a total group, they are still best but the 2 pics you have just displayed are very nice, indeed. The question becomes..will the new upcoming Panny 50" 1080p remove the last trace of softness from these pictures? At $2000 more, let us hope they go a long ways to do so. As of right now, the commercial Panny is the best value going and is just a trifle off the very best displays in overall quality.
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post #101 of 981
10/26/06 at 5:51pm
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Makes me want to upgrade my 65, but I am waiting for the price to drop and still deciding on weather to wait for the improvements that are sure to be coming in the 10 series.

Enjoy!

- Rich

108p24 1:1 NR over all inputs and playback at a multiple perhaps? I dare to dream...

Oh yeah and black level decrease while reducing noise in low IRE.
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post #102 of 981
10/26/06 at 6:01pm
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thanks richard..

I got many many pretty gal pics.

Yeah, Rich Harkness is one hell of a photographer.. and also pro in setting up his TV. I do respect his work and reputation. I have seen his pics collection before. I find some of them are superblous.

Richard, I think, if you take the upcomming 1080p 50" Panny and view lower res videos(EDs and standard DVDs) the images will likely to be even softer, due to a filtering that help smoothes out jagginess and pixelations. If the high res(full rich HD) is fed, it will take advantage and provide cleaner, richer, and sharper looking picture. Really boils down to the level of the video quality/resolution is fed.
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post #103 of 981
10/26/06 at 6:48pm
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same video feed: 576p



7UY


9UK



7UY


9UK
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post #104 of 981
10/26/06 at 7:11pm
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thanks richard..

I got many many pretty gal pics.

Yeah, Rich Harkness is one hell of a photographer.. and also pro in setting up his TV. I do respect his work and reputation. I have seen his pics collection before. I find some of them are superblous.

Richard, I think, if you take the upcomming 1080p 50" Panny and view lower res videos(EDs and standard DVDs) the images will likely to be even softer, due to a filtering that help smoothes out jagginess and pixelations. If the high res(full rich HD) is fed, it will take advantage and provide cleaner, richer, and sharper looking picture. Really boils down to the level of the video quality/resolution is fed.


You may be correct. I do know, for me, the Panny EDTV is tops on DVDs and for SD content, of which I still watch quite a lot. And, altho the numbers say otherwise, the 480p set is very good on HD content. Great colors and contrast and good blacks..and gives up a touch on resolution (sharpness). When the Panny 1080p happens on the viewing scene, it will be interesting. Our local PBS station passes on some great HD programming; probably the best there is..over-the -air...I do not know which way to go..narrowed choices down to Panny commercial, the 5070, and the upcoming Panny 1080p. For sure, in the beginning, at over $4000, the Panasonic will be a poor buy. Right now, am in no hurry as the picture is great.
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post #105 of 981
10/26/06 at 7:25pm
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108p24 1:1 NR over all inputs and playback at a multiple perhaps? I dare to dream...

Oh yeah and black level decrease while reducing noise in low IRE.

I like the way you think

I was just watching The Rundown HD DVD on my 657UY. The old girl still has some chops

- Rich
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post #106 of 981
10/26/06 at 7:26pm
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Richard, I have no doubt that your Panny EDTV kicks butt in handling SD, SD-DVDs, and even in HD broadcasts. I have seen one in action and it knocked my socks off. Also Rich Harkness's EDTV proves to be true. I'm thinking about buying my family a nice EDTV plasma, something in the 37" and it will blow my pants off. I know what they can do.
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post #107 of 981
10/26/06 at 7:48pm
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Richard, I have no doubt that your Panny EDTV kicks butt in handling SD, SD-DVDs, and even in HD broadcasts. I have seen one in action and it knocked my socks off. Also Rich Harkness's EDTV proves to be true. I'm thinking about buying my family a nice EDTV plasma, something in the 37" and it will blow my pants off. I know what they can do.



Yes, most people do not believe the picture a EDTV gives. I have been looking for a new tv ..50" (mine is a 42 inch)..to date, have not seen one that really looks better than mine..as a total tv..on dvds, sd and hd. I am watching baseball game now and my set even has a deepness to it..sort of 3rd dimension if I can put that way. Everything being equal, a 42 inch set will put out a slightly sharper picture as well (compared with a 50 inch set) . Again, some will debate this but I know what I see. The best buy going today..at $1200..is the Panny 42 inch EDTV set. And, these commercial units are so reliable..just perfect in 3 years.
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post #108 of 981
11/14/06 at 2:48pm
IamAnoobieCheez,

After researching Plasma TVs for a while now, a co-worker found your two posts about the 7UY and 9UK. I cannot believe how easy it was for me to buy the 9UK after seeing all the screen shots you have posted.

My father-in-law has had the 7UY for more than 3 years, and it has worked great. However, I had to see a comparison like this one to really spend the money.

Thanks. Keep those reviews coming.
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post #109 of 981
11/14/06 at 3:24pm
I gotta say your post always bring a smile to my face. I think you are completely nuts but hey thats what makes the world go round. The more screens the better I say !!!!!!!!!!!
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post #110 of 981
11/14/06 at 7:09pm
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Thanks solera2000. Yea the 7UY is an amazing panel. I still love it very much. Indeed, you have made a great choice on the 9UK. The 9UK clearly provides amazing PQ and I am touched by it. It's too good for the money actually. I'm sure you'll be very happy with it.


Suzook, thanks a lot! I appreciate your comments and compliments. Cheers.
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post #111 of 981
11/15/06 at 5:57pm
nice setup there...are you using an adapter to hook up the svga cable to your video card? which?
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post #112 of 981
11/23/06 at 1:09pm
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tameanaka, sorry for the late reply. Yes, the DVI-to-VGA adapter is being used for the PHD7UY. The 9UK uses straight DVI connection.
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post #113 of 981
11/23/06 at 1:11pm
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Holliday Complimentary Pics....



BSHi 1080i

TH50PH9UK











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post #114 of 981
11/23/06 at 2:21pm
Cheez,
Happy thanksgiving to you and your family. Nice pictures again, I am looking forward to seeing your post now and often. Sorry, if this was asked before, but I hate to look for it. Can you post your setting for the 9UK. I would like to try your setting out and see if my UK will have anything close to yours. Thanks again,,,,

Gobbogobbogobbo,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Sam
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post #115 of 981
11/23/06 at 2:36pm
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Hey Sam, happy thanksgiving to you too.

It's hard to say. It depends on the individual's setup and the video source will make a lot of impact on PQ. Mine is dedicated for PC use, i.e. running HD video files using a dedicated 3rd party HD player software. A lot of the settings are done via my video card ATi Control Center by lowering the brightness by 8 notches and increase the contrast by 8 notches. Color vibrance is up by 8 notches. Now all this setting won't apply if you use nVidia GeForce video card. They have very different video output. They tend to have a lot of contrast and less brightness, also the picture tend to come out oversaturated, so a different setting was needed when I hooked it up on my Laptop that has GeForce card built-in.


On the TV itself, I'm using the DVI connection and the Picture Level is at "Standard", or equivalent to "25" in the Picture Level. The brightness is untouched. The Sharpness is up by 4 notches. The Color Management is set to OFF. The color temperature is at NORMAL.

This setting gives me "vibrant/contrasty" look, and look sharp. It's "just right" for my liking, but it may not be appealing to some other people. Basically, keeping the picture contrasty and sharp makes the picture look pretty. Video feed is either 720P or 1080i, the most I have. All these videos were recorded from Japanese TV shows/music videos and play back via HTPC using Elecard MPEG4 Player, which does best in handling motion without a single drop in frame.
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post #116 of 981
11/24/06 at 9:58am
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BSHi 1080i

This one is a 3 year old video. Another art work of mine..


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post #117 of 981
11/27/06 at 10:45pm
I came upon your thread looking for info on the Panasonic 9UK commercial series of plasmas. Since you have quite a bit of experience with them, I thought I'd ask for some advice.

I'm interested in the TH-42PH9UK. Other than the differences in native resolution, I assume that the 42" and 50" are the same. I have three concerns with the 9UK.

1. If it has an SD Card Slot or similar input to upgrade the firmware.

2. The inability to switch aspect ratios with HD sources.

Ideally, I would like to preserve the original aspect ratio, even if horizontal black bars are present. With burn-in a concern, I would like to be able to fill the screen, especially during the 100 hour break-in period. Would a STB (set top box) from E* (DishNetwork) or FIOS TV allow changing to aspect ratios like those that are built-in to the 60U/600U consumer panasonics?

3. Lack of an HDTV tuner.

Since I will be getting HD via E* or FIOS TV soon this issue is not as important. I pointed it out because I've read that local HD signals via OTA can sometimes be better than those from cable or satellite.

I know your setup may limit the info you can provide, but any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
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post #118 of 981
11/28/06 at 3:33pm
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Hi p3Orion, it seems to me you'll be more suited with the Consumer model of Panny plasma lines. The commercial models do not have SD Card input. But if I heard correctly there is a card tuner that may go into one of the slots available on the Commercial model.

The 9UK does not have the ability to stretch 4:3 High Def to 16:9. The "zoom" or "Just" mode is available for the widescreen movies that are wider than 16:9.

So yeah, the consumer model might be the better route for you.
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post #119 of 981
11/28/06 at 11:04pm
Thanks for the feedback.

Yeah, it does appear that the consumer models would be less complicated. I really like the commercial sets, though. The picture quality is slightly better and the sleek design is appealing. I also found a great price for the 9UK at Costco. Cheaper than the 60U/600U, even with the purchase of the optional stand, if the price of an extended warranty was factored in. I don't need one at Costco.

I would get the stand first, then eventually purchase a modest home theater setup. In the meantime I would use two of my Klipsch ProMedia 5.1 PC speakers.

I found out that I can get OTA HD locals via the STB tuner. So picture quality would be the same as the built-in tuners on the consumer sets.

So that leaves finding a way to update the firmware on the 9UK and how well the STB changes aspect ratios for HD content compared to the consumer sets.
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post #120 of 981
11/30/06 at 8:23am
I was wondering if you could offer some input on if you've had any burn-in or image-retention problems with either of your sets. I'm torn between the 50PH9UK and the Sony 50A2000. Both seem like awesome sets, but apparently the plasmas have possibilities of burn-in while the Sony suffers from some kind of "green blob" problem.

I'm pretty much sold on either TV; I just can't make up my mind on which to get. ?_?;
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