[rnengnr]

1) I will be able to use 2 component inputs

by breaking out rgb from the 15 pin dsub and the standard component input. can i switch between them with the remote?


2) there are 2 composite inputs rca and svideo . i can only use one,,, but if both are plugged in svideo takes presidence ?


3) wht the heck is CVBS ?


4) are there other options such as dvi for these slots?


5) where are the best places to buy this beast?


6) what mounts are available to mount this thing 45 degrees in the corner?


7) how does it look with a PC connected


8) Finally what is the reality of the differences between 1024 x 852 and 852 x 480?????? WIll I see it in normal HDTV viewing...



thank you from this plama newbie


Rick

 

[doug_k]

rick -

6) haven't found anything but if you find something let me/us know. Actually the Peerless has an arm which extends and can tilt H&V, but it's $500.


8) the 1024x852 ALiS will look much better up close, but overall the 852x480 should be better. I think the 1024x852 will look better with HD, but others might disagree.

 

[rogo]

You cannot just use a breakout cable on a VGA port and make it component. You need a transcoder. That said, some ports do allow both because they have transcoding built in. I don't know which way the Panasonic works, but Glauco Bruzzi will hopefully chime in here.


It will not be great with a PC if you want to use text-based stuff. Light surfing is fine, but that's about it. The ALiS models, however, won't help here.


Depends how far away you are. If you are close, you might like HD better on the ALiS set. If you are not close, I see no advantage.

 

[BruZZi]

1) Yes.


2) Yup, With both cables connected S-Video disables composite.


4) Yes. Same optional cards available for the 42" and 50" fits the 37".


5) www.visualapex.com


8) The 37" has smaller pixels than the 42" ED Display (Same count).

Sitting at 7 feet the PQ will be as good as the HD display IMO.

And regular TV looks better on ED Displays.




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[BruZZi]

Rogo. The D-Sub 15-Pin input now accepts component on the "6UY" series.

 

[btwyx]

Quote:

Originally posted by rogo You cannot just use a breakout cable on a VGA port and make it component. You need a transcoder.

The data sheet describes the VGA port as "PC/Component" and shows that it accepts Component as well as VGA.


While I'm here, I've never actually seen a 6UY (I have a 5UZ) but:


1. I'd be surpsied if you couldn't switch between the Component inputs, the 5UY does.


2. I'm pretty sure you can only use S-Video or Composite, Panasonic are really wedded to that stupidity. S-Video takes preferences.


3. Composite Video Sync. You plug in RGB and composite, the compsite is used just for the sync information, not the picture information. That's how European SCART sockets work.


7. Mine looks pretty good with a PC connected. I wouldn't want to use it as a main monitor because off burn in fears and low resolution. For display to an audience it looks pretty good, better than I'd expect.


8. I couldn't see the difference on 42" screens. HDTV is absolutely stunning on mine.

 

[rnengnr]

so is this display actually considered an "HDTV" ?

 

[btwyx]

Quote:

Originally posted by rnengnr so is this display actually considered an "HDTV" ?

No, its an EDTV. E meaning Extended, as the definition is not high enough to get an H for High, but its better than Standard definition.


There's lots of discussion about ED vs HD around here. The upshot is a lot of people can't see the difference, some can and some say that they should be able to. Its a lot to do with screen size and viewing distance.


It will accept and display HDTV signals (very nicely).

 

[rnengnr]

thanx btwyx ! trying now to decide on the 32 hitachi or the edtv panasonic..... the 32hdt20 should be at 2k next month...... so the size is now the issue.... do you know of any 37" hdtvs?

 

[rogo]

Why is the Hitachi going to be $2000 next month?

 

[rnengnr]

My buddy at the lqarge retailer says it is last years model 32hdt20. it shoudl come down to around 2100

 

[BruZZi]

Quote:

Originally posted by rnengnr do you know of any 37" hdtvs?

Panasonic will release a 37" HDTV (Next year ???)


The Consumer TH-37PX20U.



**Hitachi makes a 37" HD Plasma (CMP307). But it's a 4:3 screen.

 

[rogo]

Glauco, yes, next year says Panasonic.


There should be a 37" ALiS 16:9 Hitachi sometime, somewhere.

 

[BruZZi]

Thanks Rogo.