HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

[Crucial Mike]

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I grabbed the 45" sharp instead, and LOVE it.

That's awesome...Isn't that the 1080p set?

[ODogg]

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After reading a bunch of posts on here, I'm really leaning towards picking up a 50" Sony SXRD set. There are only a couple negative things I have really read about it. The first is that the sound is pretty mediocre, but that won't be an issue for me since I'll run it through a home entertainment system. The other is that it doesn't accept 1080p signals. Is this true? And if so, how big a deal is it really? The only reason it concerned me somewhat was that I thought I read that the PS3 will output 1080p. So, does that just mean I wouldn't be getting the best possible picture out of it, or will it actually be a compatability issue?

If you want the 1080P input then just FYI that Sony will be making new sets, without those ridiculous speakers that no one uses I might add, that will accept 1080P and be true 1080P sets. Those will be coming out in September. Also, even if you're not wanting or caring about the 1080P issue, realize that whenever a new model comes out the old model goes down in price so unless you want a Sony set right now and can't wait, it would be better to wait until September to purchase. But if I were you i'd just go ahead and buy a Samsung....oh wait, that's what I did! LOL!

[JohnnytheSkin]

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Hey billmatic,

I'm another of the SXRD owners here and found something interesting over at avsforum. They mention early tests using the Samsung Blu Ray player and that when running 1080i and letting the SXRD deinterlace to 1080p versus a straight 1080p signal that there is no difference at all. The SXRD also passes all the 1080 resolution tests with no problems, so my thinking is that the 1080p inputs might just be marketing hype if the deinterlaced 1080i is identical.

Good luck on your decision!

[GBrushTWood]

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Hey I'm moving into a new apartment with a friend in September and am on a tight budget. It's my responsibility to provide the TV system for the crib.

Can I find a half decent flat tube HDTV for no more than $500 that will not crap out on me in a year and will still look good?

Or should I just find a cheaper standard definition TV for now, and make a larger investment in a couple years on a sick HDTV when I have more money? I definitely can not afford a nasty +35" LCD HDTV on my current budget..

[billmatic]

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Hey billmatic,

I'm another of the SXRD owners here and found something interesting over at avsforum. They mention early tests using the Samsung Blu Ray player and that when running 1080i and letting the SXRD deinterlace to 1080p versus a straight 1080p signal that there is no difference at all. The SXRD also passes all the 1080 resolution tests with no problems, so my thinking is that the 1080p inputs might just be marketing hype if the deinterlaced 1080i is identical.

Good luck on your decision!

Thanks for the info. I'm guessing I wouldn't notice the difference between 1080i and 1080p, so that's not really my concern, I just wanted to make sure that when I get the PS3 I wouldn't have any issues displaying it on this TV.

[billmatic]

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If you want the 1080P input then just FYI that Sony will be making new sets, without those ridiculous speakers that no one uses I might add, that will accept 1080P and be true 1080P sets. Those will be coming out in September. Also, even if you're not wanting or caring about the 1080P issue, realize that whenever a new model comes out the old model goes down in price so unless you want a Sony set right now and can't wait, it would be better to wait until September to purchase. But if I were you i'd just go ahead and buy a Samsung....oh wait, that's what I did! LOL!

Yeah, the new ones look a lot better without the speaker going around the whole set. According to the cnet site and the sony dealer site, the new models come out at the beginning of August. Maybe they're been pushed back, not sure. But, either way, the suggested retail price on the 50" was only $2800, which seemed kind of low considering the current 50" SXRD's still go for around $3000. Either way, once they come out, it seems like I should be able to pick up a set, whether current version or next version, for a pretty decent price.

[CaptainZombie]

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Hey guys, I need some help with my HDTV. I have a 50" Toshiba Rear Projection (50H82) that I bought 4 years ago. I have this situation where when I turn on the TV I get a bit of distortion at the top of the screen for about a few minutes and then it disappears. When I turn on my 360, I get the same distortion for about a few minutes. It then goes away.

I have my 360 hooked up to the TV directly via Monster Component Cables and my DVR is hooked up to a Component Switch box that is powered. Now the component switch box has the DVR and DVD Player connected.

My stereo is not turned on so I'm not getting interference from the speaker wire.

-None of my DVD movies ever have distortion which this player is hooked up via component.

-My DVR has distortion when I turn the TV on and it is hooked up via component. I have tried 2 different sets of components.

-My 360 gets a bit of distortion for a minute or so and is hooked up directly to the TV.

Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this problem? I'm at a loss, and I'm afraid that there could be something wrong with the TV which would really suck. I was thinking there could be a problem with the panel in the back of the TV where the component inputs plug in, but the s-video in the back has no problems.


UPDATE:

To further describe the problem:

has been having mainly analog-TV-reception distortion upon startup, lingering (yet clearing up slightly) for about 10 minutes thereafter. HUGE wavy lines/distortion/flutter while the set 'warms up,' then after about 5-10 minutes, the distortion clears up. The 'test' of this can be done by viewing images with sharp edges, or white-upon-black sharp images.

Is there a way to repair this (for a minimal cost) or is this just the start of the TV-set "dying" on me, and is irrepairable? (is it the "tube" inside?) I've checked all my cable connections from the cable box (digital/HD receiver) and from the line into the house itself, and again it's not just the TV signal that's distorted but also the the XBOX 360 (all those cords are working fine.)

[ExtremeGamer]

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Have you recently placed a speaker, or moved a speaker near the TV? Or anything with a magnet?

Or one of your lenses could be off and need to be replaced.

Your best bet is to do a search on AVS or google with your issue. And/or possibly call a TV repair man. It could be dying, not really sure. I've never owned a projection set, so I can't tell you anything for sure.

[CaptainZombie]

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Have you recently placed a speaker, or moved a speaker near the TV? Or anything with a magnet?

Or one of your lenses could be off and need to be replaced.

Your best bet is to do a search on AVS or google with your issue. And/or possibly call a TV repair man. It could be dying, not really sure. I've never owned a projection set, so I can't tell you anything for sure.

I've always had my left and right speakers right by the TV, and the center channel sits right on top of the DVR box. I have never had this problem ever as this has been the same setup for 4 years. I have unplugged everything and re-plugged them in making sure connections are secure.

I was doing some searching last night and found one guy with the same problem, but nobody ever replied to him. LOLI was worried that there might be a problem with the board that the components/s-video are connected to. Like you said Extreme, it could be a lense.

If it's too much to repair, I don't know what I will do.

Does anyone know how Projection LCD's are? Are they any good?

[ExtremeGamer]

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Does anyone know how Projection LCD's are? Are they any good?

Depends on the set, but they aren't bad. Sony makes some nice ones. I would go with DLP or straight up LCD though.

[Kodiak33]

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Does anyone have a JVC HD-ILA set? I'm strongly considering buying one soon...

[RockyTop1]

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I know some of you have mentioned a few times throughout the thread about a website or 2 you guys use to buy cheap cables, specifically HDMI. What are those websites and how would you guys rate the quality?

[shttymcgee]

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I have a Samsung DLP 42 inch tv and don't think that I have DNiE on. I can't find how to do it in the manual, only how to turn on the demo. Is there something I'm missing?

[RockyTop1]

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Does anyone know how Projection LCD's are? Are they any good?

I think technically the Sony sxrd's are projection LCD's and I love mine.

[Fiddy]

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I know some of you have mentioned a few times throughout the thread about a website or 2 you guys use to buy cheap cables, specifically HDMI. What are those websites and how would you guys rate the quality?

www.monoprice.com