Pioneer PDP-6020FD 60-Inch Class KURO Plasma HDTV
Posted by admin in Pioneer HDTV on March 10, 2010
Pioneer PDP-6020FD 60-Inch Class KURO Plasma HDTV Enter the next generation of Pioneer KURO, where a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Awake your senses and discover there is more to this television than meets the eye. Deeper black levels that pave the way to breathtaking detail, added dimension and more vibrant color are just the beginning. Optimum Mode automatically analyzes and adjusts audio and video settings according to specific room light conditions and type of light and color. Program content is also monitored and finely adjusted so movies, sports and news are all faithfully reproduced. Smooth Film mode eliminates motion jitter in 3:2 Pulldown (60Hz) providing natural even playback of film content. Detachable bottom speaker with fully integrated digital amplifier for pristine clarity and accuracy of sound 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 inputs with HDMI-CEC control and the ability to accept 1080p 24/60Hz signal Room Light Sensor for automatic picture adjustment Standard 3 – 2 (60Hz) and Advanced PureCinema with 3 – 3 Pulldown (72Hz) for accurate playback of film content Fully Integrated ATSC and NTSC Tuner with Clear QAMSupported Formats – Video – WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, MPEG4 (SP/ASP), and MPEG4 (H.264/AVC) Audio – WMA9, MP3, Linear PCM (WAV), HE-AAC, and MPEG-4 AAC Photos – JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and BMP 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 (1 side, 3 rear) with PC support, 2 with analog audio, 1 Component, 3x Composite, 1 S-Video Antenna, USB (Mass Storage Class), LAN (10/100 Base-T –Ethernet), and PC input Optical Digital Audio (Dolby Digital/PCM), Audio LR, Subwoofer, SR, and Headphone output Dimensions – Width 57-11/16 x Height 34-1/2 x Depth 3-21/32 / 57-11/16 x 37-5/8 x 3-21/32 with speaker Weight – 112 pounds / 131 pounds 8 ounces with speaker and stand
Customer Review: The End of an Era
So I’ve had the 6020FD for a few months. First off, the ‘top of the line’ Samsung LCD that maxes out at 55 inches is the UN55B8000. It currently (today) costs $3600. I purchased my Kuro for 3697 all in and is listed at 3700 today on Amazon. So that’s $100 difference. Half the price is a comment made by an idiot. It is half the wieght of the Kuro – certainly not half the price. The differnce in the 5 inches (55 to 60) is 19% larger area for the Kuro screen-wise. For me, I did not want anything smaller than 60 inches.
The picture of the Kuro is near perfect out of the box. Put it on Optimum and you are good to go. Digital looks pretty good and HD looks amazing. All visitors comment on the HD picture. 90% of what I watch is HD or blu-ray so it works for me. Right now I am watching a digital channel (Fox Soccer) and it looks very good – not perfect, but very good.
I have watched various movies from a PS3 on the Kuro – Iron Man was stunning, Star Trek II (daytime) looked perfect, even upconverted dvds look excellent.
Lighted conditions is where I was surprised – this TV works very well in lit conditions, anti-glare screen works very well – I have light bouncing off it now and there is 0 reflection on the screen.
It is very heavy – so I have not wall mounted it yet. That is going to be a project and I likely will have to hire a couple of insured installers to do the job. Keep that in mind.
Also, my wall mount did not fit – so make sure your wall mount fits the specified holes on the 6020.
There are screen splotches when it is off – no big deal – part of the plasma experience I suppose.
Do not touch the screen – you are only supposed to clean with the supplied cloth – does not perform miracles. So, try to keep the screen pristine.
I have used the movie mode settings found on internet, like from here and CNET – they work very well – so does simply putting it in optimum mode.
Optimum is great and is one of the truly awesome aspects of this model.
HD is almost 3 dimensional, almost. It is stunning from 1 inch to 12 feet away at any angle.
I have not used the included sound bar so can’t comment on sound.
Laptops look great on monitor – I have used VGA (Windows-based) and HDMI (macbook pro) – both looked very good – even watched a TV show off of netflix via the VGA – it was fine, not blu-ray, but good enough.
I cannot get split screen to work the way I would want it to.
TV is almost too easy to operate – Once I discovered how to power it on, the picture looked great and continues to.
If picture looks bad, make sure you are on HDMI option and not simply the cable feed (if you have a cable feed going to it for some reason like I do [trying to get split screen to work])
I would not use other modes other than optimum and movie, I do not see any reason to, but hey, that’s me.
P.S. – nobody who has seen the screen thinks it is ‘dim’ – this screen is quite bright. For those who own it and think it is dim – there are control settings you can manipulate to make it brighter – mine, however, is perfect and not dim at all – the whites in fact are very solid and not ’smokey’ in the slightest – something is wrong perhaps with your connection or input if any of your colors, white included, look ’smokey’ on this plasma.
Customer Review: Excellent TV… too Expense
Nice TV, a little heavy. You can buy an top on the line Samsung 55 super thin ledtv, very light everything you want in a TV and more. Also, 1/2 the price for this Pioneer. Which it’s cool and 5 in bigger. It’s ok, if you have $4300 to spend.
Basic Comparison: AnalogTV, SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV
Posted by admin in Plasma HDTV on March 10, 2010
There was a time when we had only one choice while buying a TV, i.e conventional Analog TV or CRT TV. But today we have so many choices. First of all we have our conventional CRT (cathode ray tube) TV. Along with this we have new choices like HDTV, EDTV and SDTV. But what is right for you? What are the main differences in them? Let?s try to understand the very basics about each of them.
Conventional Analog TV: First of all let?s talk about our conventional CRT TV. Video screens of CRT TV contain 525 lines of resolution, although only 480 lines are displayed. These lines get painted with ?interlacing? technique. In this technique first it paints all the odd numbered lines from 1 to 479. Immediately after that it paints all even numbered lines from 2 to 480. This standard analog TV format represents as 525 interlaced or 525i, this also represents with term ?480i?. The aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3. This TV has inbuilt NTSC tuner, so by default they can?t tune Digital TV broadcast.
Analog TV: With NTSC broadcasting was dominating since last 50 years. But it is time when DTV (Digital TV) gradually replacing the Analog one. Digital television is a new type of broadcasting technology that offers television with movie-quality pictures and Dolby digital surround sound, along with a variety of other enhancements. This Digital TV works with ATSC broadcasting instead of NTSC. Currently there are three types of digital broadcast signal: SDTV, EDTV and HDTV. Aspect ratio for DTV is 16:9.
SDTV: Like Analog TV, SDTV also 480i. Here’s the advantage compared to Analog – SDTV can receive digital broadcast signals.
EDTV: So far 480i resolution TVs worked fine. That is because TVs sizes are limited to 19 inch or 20 inch. But limitation of 480i resolution surfaced when same technology applies in large screen. Interlacing techniques does not work for larger screen. The visible scan lines and jaggies are annoying. The best solution is to avoid interlacing. Initially Interlacing was invented to save transmission bandwidth. But in current technology transmission in much higher rate is possible. So, there is no need of interlacing. It is possible to paint the lines sequentially from 1,2,3?.up to 480, this is called ?”progressive scanning”. With this technology using same 480 resolution lines we can get better video quality, jaggies can be totally eliminated. This 480 lines progressive scan technique is commonly known as 480p. This concept in the consumer market is known as Enhanced Definition Television, or EDTV.
Both SDTV and EDTV also receive the 16-by-9 broadcasts along with the 4-by-3 aspect ratio.
HDTV: Even though we have digital broadcasting system SDTV and EDTV, maximum attention attracted towards HDTV. Main advantage here is increased number of scan lines on the screen. HDTV comes with three flavors 720p, 1080i and most recent one 1080p. As the name says first resolution displays 720 lines progressively and in the second one displays 1,080 lines interlaced. If we compare this two, we can say both of them are good. In general 720p is more appropriate for fast action as it uses progressive frames; alternatively 1080i is very good for slow moving picture (probably this is the reason in most of the HDTV show room you can see slow moving movies) . 1080p on the other hand providing an image resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. This one provides best display compare to other ones. This is because 1080p contains maximum number of pixels compare to other varieties, plus 1080 lines progressively scanned line which considers better then interlaced one.
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Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S3000/R 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Red
Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S3000/R 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Red BRAVIA® S-Series HD LCD TVs offer unprecedented performance and value. Ranging in size from 26″ to 46″ diagonally, each hosts great new features and technologies. The 10-bit display panel and 10-bit video processor, DMeX expansion capability, Xross Media Bar¿, BRAVIA¿ Theatre Sync and S-Force¿ Front Surround are all new features for 2007. And most 2007 S-Series now include Live Color Creation featuring the WCG-CCFL backlight and 1080/60p capable video inputs along with an impressive array of other performance enhancement features. Add Sony’s BRAVIA Engine full digital processing system, ultra wide 178° viewing angle displays with fast panel response times and it’s easy to see why BRAVIA HDTVs stand out. Ample inputs and the sort of unique design that Sony is known for make S-Series HDTVs real winners.
19-Inch Sharp LC19DV12U 720p LCD HDTV with DVD Player
Posted by admin in Sharp HDTV on March 10, 2010
19-Inch Sharp LC19DV12U 720p LCD HDTV with DVD Player HD Quality! Compact size!The Sharp LC-19DV12U is a 19-inch HDTV with a built-in DVD player! This excellent HDTV has a TFT LCD screen with a 1440 x 900 max resolution. Thebuilt-in ATSC/NTSCtuners display digital feeds. The 160 viewing angles let you enjoy the HD quality from almost anywhere in the room and the 350 cd/m brightness and 800:1 contrast ratio provide clear, crisp viewing across the screen.Enjoy your favorite movies on the built-in DVD player! Save space by watching your DVDs in this all-in-one unit, eliminating the need for a stand alone player! High-quality HD viewing combined with DVD movie quality can be yours with the Sharp LC-19DV12U 19-inch LCD HDTV! Order now!
Customer Review: Excellent HDTV
Couple of months ago, I wrote a review on Sharp 26 inch LCD HDTV with built in DVD player. I am now writing one on its smaller brother, Sharp 19 inch LCD HDTV with a progressive DVD player. Once again, after considerable research and comparison, I have determined that this 19 incher by Sharp got the competition beat by a good considerable margin.
The picture is clear, crisp and easy to look at. The contrast is excellent, colors are fantastic and at 6 mns, it can handled most things in life. The sound is pretty good and ironically, this HDTV got better speakers then the 26 inch version. Tailor-made for bedroom or small den type of usage – the size is near perfect. This is an ideal HDTV for a dorm room for example. It also excellent for video game playing as well and if needed to, right size for a PC monitor. Thanks to the progressive DVD player, its also tailor-made for your DVD collection – the regular ones – not the Blue Ray or HD stuff. It appears to be well made, have that “solid” feeling to it and easy to maintained.
Only part I can’t rate on is the on-air HDTV reception since my home city don’t have that yet unless its on cable. I do get on-air analog reception using bunny ears and its does pretty good.
It relatively hard to go wrong with this buy. I think the only thing that might scare people off would be the price but considering the quality and overall superiority of over other HDTV with a built-in progressive scan DVD player, the price is well worth the effort.
Sharp Aquos LC32GP3UW 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, White
Sharp Aquos LC32GP3UW 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, White The AQUOS LC-32GP3U is a dream for any hardcore game player. This LCD TV series is designed from the ground up to be optimized for today’s state-of-the-art video games. The unique Vyper Drive game mode eliminates any perceptible lag between the video game and the TV. Side-mounted terminals provide easy connections to game players. A custom remote control quickly jumps into Vyper Drive and activates the side terminals. Subwoofer audio output allows active subwoofer connection for a strong bass sound and a more powerful gaming experience. Five 1080p-compatible terminals (3 HDMI inputs, 2 component) ensure the images from your game console’s 1080p outputs will be as clear as possible. The incredible 6ms response time and 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, combined with Full HD 1080p resolution, provide the best picture quality. 4-Wavelength Backlight System reproduces vivid, deep crimson reds in addition to the conventional R/G/B. OPC Function automatically alters brightness to adjust to changing room conditions. High Brightness (450 cd/m2) AQUOS LCD TVs are very bright. You can put them virtually anywhere and the picture is still vivid, even near windows, doors or other light sources. Lamp Life – 60,000 hours Audio System – 10 W + 10 W Tuning System – ATSC / QAM / NTSC Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology – 10,000 – 1 Native Contrast Ratio – 2000 – 1 Aspect Ratio – 16 – 9 Response Time – 6ms Ports – 3x 1080p compatible HDMI Input (1 side, 2 rear), 2x 1080p compatible Component Input (1 side, 1 rear), 15-pin PC Input D-sub, 3x Composite Video Input (1 side, 2 rear), 1x 9-pin RS-232C Input, 4x Audio Inputs (1 side, 3 rear), and 1x Subwoofer Audio Output Dimensions – Width 30-61/64 x Height 21-1/32 x Depth 3-19/32 / 30-61/64 x 23-7/8 x 11-45/64 with Stand and Speakers Weight – 34.2 pounds / 39.7 pounds with Stand and Speakers
Customer Review: I never thought I would fall in love with a TV
Great TV. Easy to install. Easy to operate. My grandson loves the gaming features. And I couldn’t believe it came in my favority color — RED!
Customer Review: very pleased with lucky choice
When I decided to get an LCD TV, I shopped on line a bit and settled on this one, thinking the Sharp name would be enough to ensure a decent product. I am more than pleased with my decision. The picture on this TV, even with just rabbit ears, is outstanding. The sound is excellent, too, which is something I was worried about with a flat panel; however, I was pleasantly surprised.
I chose this model because of the 1080 resolution and the cabinet style, which I think is the most attractive out there for TVs of this type. The base allows the panel to rotate about 110 degrees, which is very nice and not particularly common with these things. I bought the red one (it’s really more burgundy, but that’s hard to tell from the pictures), and am glad I got such a unique set; it matches my crib. The auto brightness feature is great, especially for a bedroom, where I use my TV. Setup was easy and virtually everything is pretty intuitive without having to read the manual.
The cons are: cheesy remote with cheap feel and poor key layout (I bought a Sharp blu-ray at same time, and it came with much more functional remote with better feel); the fact that you have to toggle thru inputs on remote (see other reviews); on-screen display of menu items is too small, although it is neatly laid out. Although it offers stereo audio and subwoofer line-level outputs, I don’t like the switching on these. I want to use the TV’s speakers along with my stereo; I can do this, but I am not able to control output level to stereo (stereo volume) from TV as switching to variable line level output on TV turns off the TV speakers, which I need for realistic sound staging. I know they did this because they think this is what most people would want, but not I. Seems like a simple firmware matter to offer one more selection for audio output configuration.
Overall, though, I’m highly pleased. For years I lived without a TV (by choice) and then with only rabbit ears. I’ve already tried the digital converter box (govt. cheese) on my old tube set and the reception was poor (unlike this TV, which is great with just rabbit ears). So I caved in and did what Big Brother hoped I would with the digital switch: bought a new tv and signed up for pay service, which I’m getting next month. Next year if I find I’m watching enough to justify it, I’ll move this set to the kithcen/office and buy a bigger LCD for the bedroom, probably for less than what I paid for this one (about $860 from Amazon in early December 2008).