HDTV FAQ, For all Console users
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 Mar 15 2006, 06:46 AM
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QUOTE(metalgrindsolid @ Mar 3 2006, 12:01 AM) Hai guys, finally my quest for HDTV is over. I bought Samsung 42" DLP TV. The quality on Xbox360 is superb! The free demo of 720p resolution movies on Xbox360 are so beautiful. Can't wait for the upcoming of new HD era with the release of HD DVD or Bluedisk player. Is your Samsung 42" DLP TV model HL-R4266W? Is it a rear projection TV and how much and where did you buy it? |
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Mar 23 2006, 08:03 AM
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Is the Sony KV-DB34M61 a good model? I went to Best Denki, SenQ & ESL, everyone didn't have a display model and said that this model has faulty display tube and sound problem ie no surround sound. Is this true? It is selling for RM2999 at this shops though.
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Mar 23 2006, 04:07 PM
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All the salesperson didnt recommend the Sony to me, instead they kept suggesting other models ie Panasonic & Philips. They gave following reasons. One said tube problem and the other said no surround sound. One also said that the KV-DA34M61 model is better than the KV-DB34M61 model because got surround sound. I checked the KV-DB34M61 specs, also got surround sound also mah
 I only saw the KV-DB29M61 display model at these places but not the 34" model. |
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Mar 23 2006, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE(Lord_Ashe @ Mar 23 2006, 04:12 PM) No, not Panasonic. They suck. I could not find any Philips Pixel Plus 2 CRT TV. Even the M'sian Philip website shows only one 34" model 34PT8845 which has Pixel Plus but not PP2.Philips generally make good CRTs, but for your budget you'll be looking for the Pixel Plus 2 ready sets, which are comparable to the Sony HD ready sets. IMHO, you may want to check out smaller outlets far away from big city spots...sometimes you'll find a dream buy!  I have seen the 34PT8845 model side-by-side to the KV-DB29M61. It seems a bit grainy compared to the KV-DB29M61. |
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Mar 23 2006, 04:44 PM
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Oh boy! Now you got me on a urge to look for these PP2 philips TV.
 What is your model and does any 34" model has PP2? |
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Mar 23 2006, 06:55 PM
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QUOTE(Lord_Ashe @ Mar 23 2006, 04:45 PM) Alamak, I forgot the model name exactly, but if you go to the earlier pages in this thread you may still find it. In fact, there IS a 34" version, which I couldn't buy due to financial constraints. You may still be able to find it around. Good luck! Is your PP2 TV the 29PT9421 model? Is it a 4:3 or 16:9? |
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Mar 24 2006, 10:08 AM
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Found out that only HSL carry the PP2 TVs and only the Subang Parade branch has a 34" display model. Will be going there tonite to have a look. The Taipan branch has no stock in hand and the Curve branch has only the 29".
Hope they have a Sony 34"DB to make a side to side comparison tonite. |
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Mar 24 2006, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE(Matrix @ Mar 24 2006, 09:38 AM) If anyone trying to sell you Panasonic CRT and says it's better than SONY, you can guarantee 100% they're out to con your money. I have a Panasonic 21" tv that I can't watch for long cuz it makes my eyes blur. DON'T EVER BUY PANASONIC CRT. THE END!!!! Tube problem?? I think there's so many DB/DA 29 model owners here and nobody complain of anything. Surroung sound?? Those shitty built in speaker of the TV lau-yah one...furtheremore, both model also got this virtual surround thingy. I use HT5.1, so dun bother with it. Obviously another con job attempt trying to sell you a model which gives them higher comission...  Btw, you can actually go to any eletronic shops in PJ SS2...they don't have the model, but can order one immediately from distributor as long as you tell them which model you want.  Thats why I am looking for a new TV. Mainly for Astro and DVDs. |
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Mar 24 2006, 10:13 PM
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I have finally bought a Sony KV34DBM61. Went to HSL Subang Parade but they didnt have the Phillips PP2 29/34PT9421. Instead they only had 1 display model of the 34PT9420 for sale which was going for 4.3K. I wasn't impressed at all as it was a PP and not PP2.
 I finally saw the 34DB on display. It was good enough for me. Listed for RM2999 but got it for RM2909 and paid by card too.  However need to wait till next week to take delivery. Will need to clear my old tv space for it now. Btw need to ask where to get component cables and s-video cables and how much does these normally cost? Thanks for all the help.  |
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Mar 27 2006, 07:04 PM
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QUOTE(xxboxx @ Mar 23 2006, 04:47 PM) i'm using KV-DB29M61. and if the 34" speaker is the same as 29", bad news to you, the speaker sucks! my more than 5 years old Sharp tv produce much better bass than this tv.  but i matched it with my 5.1 HT, it rocks! QUOTE(Matrix @ Mar 27 2006, 08:57 AM) Congratulations! btw, i bought my component cables for around RM60(MaxCable) at CarreFour i think. I've done some survey and it's around that price, maybe cheaper at electronic shops. Thanks. I already bought them for about rm25 at a local electrical hardware shop. However they are made in China. Not sure about the quality as I have yet to get my TV. You can find it at Best Denki, CarreFour etc. Seriously, no need to go for the most expensive ones. There isn't going to be any difference unless you're laying the cables for a few kms. I would have bought cheaper ones if i can find it!  |
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Mar 30 2006, 08:01 AM
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I have finally got the Sony KV34DBM61 yesterday night. I must say that viewing a 34" TV is really nice compared to my old 21".
 DVD playback using non-progressive scan DVD player but with component cables is clear & crisp. However, Astro is not too good but I guess this is due to the poor Astro broadcast signals. The sound is rather weak and only acceptable when the simulated surround option is chosen. I really need a home theater system to support this TV.  Btw may I have some of the picture settings ie brightness, sharpness etc from forumers who have these Sony DBxxM61 models. Thanks |
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Mar 30 2006, 11:19 AM
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QUOTE(Lord_Ashe @ Mar 30 2006, 08:31 AM) You may want to use an s-video connection for your Astro. It DOES make a difference. I am using s-video for the the Astro and components for the DVD. Astro images are pixelated. I need to customised and reduce the sharpness setting of the TV to reduce the pixelation. Its not the TV fault as I have seen similar images on Plasma and LCD TVs. It just that Astro compression method and broadcast signals are bad. |
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May 19 2006, 06:52 AM
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QUOTE(xxboxx @ May 1 2006, 08:20 AM) me and another forummer here "Ray78" was busy yesterday with getting into Service Mode for the Sony DB29M61. here are what the info we have manage to get so far. Do you have the figures to remove the top and bottom of the screen overscan? |
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May 20 2006, 07:55 AM
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Is it true that only HDMI/DVI output can upscale to 720p or 1080i and component video can't from a DVD player with upscale capabilities?
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