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 Panasonic Viera TV Fan Club V.2, Plasma, LCD & LED models.

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post Apr 10 2011, 09:27 PM

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QUOTE(friexs @ Apr 10 2011, 07:42 PM)
well, the price is quite attractive compare to other supermarket, does rm1729 sound good or to good to be true? its 42 inch FHD LCD TV. pls advice

Added on April 10, 2011, 7:52 pmbut, carrefour didnt tell anything about the unit condition. the salesperson didnt mention anything about the unit condition. Just assuming it suppose to be a brand new from store. Just hoping that i can exchange it under 7 day return policy. if else, i duno, maybe amuk.
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It's slightly cheaper but not that much. I heard it's about RM2,000+ elsewhere. Anyway, your set with 2,400+ hours is close to probably one year usage. Definitely, you should return it and get a new unit.
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post Apr 11 2011, 10:20 AM

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QUOTE(ckboon @ Apr 11 2011, 09:29 AM)
how to check the duration?

i also wanna check mine.

all panasonic tv can check?
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Posted many times on the previous version of this thread.

As per usual warning when accessing service menu, DO NOT CHANGE any settings while in the service menu unless you know what you are doing. I, sure as heck, don't!

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# Hold down the {- V} button ON THE PLASMA TV itself. Not Remote
# Press the {RECALL} button on the remote control 3 times.
# Wait for the Service Menu to be displayed.
# Press the {2} buttons on remote to select "SRV-TOOL" and press the {OK} button to access it.
# HIGHLIGHT the box on the right side of the last option: (Navigate by using the arrow buttons on the remote)
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PTCT :00.00.00.00.00 HIGHLIGHT HERE      

# Press and hold the {MUTE} button on the remote for a few seconds.

TIME = Hours and Minutes of Operation.
COUNT = Times the Plasma was Powered On.

# To exit, switch off TV using the {POWER} button on the TV.


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post Apr 17 2011, 02:20 PM

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Thanks for the heads up, eagle7

Updated RRP list:

3D Plasma
P65VT30K To be confirmed
P50VT30K To be confirmed
P55ST30K To be confirmed
P50ST30k To be confirmed
P42UT30K To be confirmed

2D Plasma
P50U30K RM4,499
P50X30K RM3,799
P42U30K RM2,299
P42X30K RM1,999

3D LED/LCD
L37DT30K To be confirmed RM4,999

2D LED/LCD
L42E30K (LED) To be confirmed RM3,699
L42E3K (LED) RM3,099
L42U30K RM2,199
L32X30K (LED) RM1,999
L32C30K RM1,299
L32C3K RM1,199
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post Apr 19 2011, 10:05 AM

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QUOTE(sunnyK @ Apr 19 2011, 10:02 AM)
i am selling my 50V20K .those  interested PM me
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Upgrading ke? To what?
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post Apr 19 2011, 09:19 PM

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QUOTE(sunnyK @ Apr 19 2011, 11:07 AM)
Mr Poorman
actually, i like the 65/VT20 and still working out on the budget and other subsidized arrangements like eating roti canai for the next one year

i must admit though the 60'' GT30 or 55/VT30 is very tempting but may not be available here at all .

i am getting quite obsessed with black levels figures lately but can live with the V20 which is a very good TV by itself . i have a 42" V20 as my bedroom set and watch it under controlled lighting and is always impressed with it.

i have not seen any floating black or rising black on my V20 , absolutely love Panny V
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Skip one family overseas vacation for the year and you already can get the 65VT30. After that, pacify your family with some 3D Bluray movies. Or impress them with the 3D Astro Premier League soccer biggrin.gif

Agree. No regrets so far with the V20.
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QUOTE(DiamondRuby @ Apr 26 2011, 04:39 PM)
Hi All,

I'm new bie here, I just found a good deal in Penang RM2899 for Panansonic Plasma VIERA TH-P42V20K.
I'm not sure wheteher this is a good price or not for today...

Let me know, current market price, to prevent water fish being caught by the shop..

Regards,
RubyDiamond
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It was available at RM2,499 in Klang Valley. But the 42V20 is no longer available in KL and it's pretty hard to get one now. At launch, it was about RM4,300.

Maybe you can try your luck and negotiate down a bit.

But make sure it's a new unit and not a display unit.
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post May 2 2011, 12:36 PM

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Have they announce the RRP for the VT30 and ST30 for Malaysia yet? I wonder what's taking them such a long time. It would be a very interesting topic for me.

I'm betting it will go very mainstream prices for the ST30. Too bad they may not be bringing in the mid-tier GT30. Does that mean they figure Malaysian demographic to be either very entry level or enthusiast/filthy rich but no/little volume in between.
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42GT20K will have a much better AR filter. If your plasma is located in a slightly bright place, the 50U30K glass may have quite a bit of reflection which may in turn be very distracting, not to mention affect the PQ a bit.

If your plasma is in a controlled lighting area, then by all means go for the bigger screen.
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QUOTE(otnuus @ May 8 2011, 12:04 AM)
This is what I see from the Operating Instruction:
Menu->Setup->Display Settings->Side Panel
Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off/Low/Mid/High)
The recommended setting is "High" to prevent panel "image retention"
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That function is to ensure that the entire panel is being used when AR is switched to 4:3 (black bars on the left+right edge will be become gray). This will result in a more uniform panel.

It doesn't get rid of logos/static images.
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post May 19 2011, 06:51 PM

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QUOTE(otnuus @ May 19 2011, 01:32 PM)
Whats the supported resolution on the panny D-sub DB15 VGA PC input interface? I failed to get it to display in full HD.
With the TV switched to PC Input, I cant find the matching audio input to run concurrently. Did panny purposely left out the audio input functionality when we use the PC input?
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The supported resolutions thru VGA PC input are listed in your manual.

The VGA connection is just for video (no audio). Do you have a separate audio output port from your PC? If yes, you will need to connect this to your home theater/separate speakers.

Alternatively, if your PC supports HDMI output (for both video and audio), then you should just use HDMI connection to the TV.
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QUOTE(pokemon @ Jun 5 2011, 12:48 PM)
I believe Pana had made survey on the sales of products range last year to estimate 2011 new products lineup.  Most of the sales should come from lower end products and it is not business viable to produce higher end product like V20 in year 2010. 
If there is a demand for higher end product this year then Pana may introduce it in Year 2012.
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Our V20 is not even high-end compared to the real V20 in EUR. It's equivalent to the G20 in EUR.

I think they found that mainstream are willing to pay up to RM6-7K at most for a TV. Anything higher, would be the elite rich or enthusiasts who's willing to fork out RM10K and above. There's no market in between.

Since they are mainstreaming 3D TVs, they have used the ST series to fit in the RM6-7K budget. The G series, unfortunately, would be given a miss, since it will cannibalize ST sales.
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post Jun 7 2011, 09:26 PM

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QUOTE(emperor^10 @ Jun 7 2011, 05:39 PM)
Panasonic p42gt20

Compare to the V series that most of the Lyn member recommend... U think this series beat it???
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It will perform close to the V20 series except that it has 3D.
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post Jun 9 2011, 09:14 PM

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QUOTE(ashx @ Jun 9 2011, 02:12 PM)
I was considering to get either LCD/LED/Plasma say maybe.. 42" max as a Main monitor for pc/pc gaming/ future console gaming. I planned to have a lcd beside 22" for browsing/chat etc.

I sorta hooked on plasma panny but it seems that min viewing a 42" is 6 ft? anyone tried less than that? Should be around 3-4 ft.

Really dream of getting a big screen gaming and i want to be able to do my computing needs without going to the living room so to speak. Mouse keyboard don't work well for me on a sofa sad.gif

So any wanted to ask if anyone used TH-P42V20k  specifically as a main pc monitor?
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If you can still find one, you can use the 42V20 as a PC monitor but max resolution is 1920x1080 over 42"

This compared to 27" PC monitor with reso of 2560x1440 or the 30" reso of 2560x1600 (of course, your PC must have a better than average graphics/video card to drive these babies).

Definitely, the image (text especially) will come across as softer (slightly fuzzy). Even more so when you are sitting 3'-4' close to the TV. Sharpness and crispness can't be compared to those PC monitors.

Having said that, for viewing movies (1080p) and console games (mostly 720P), it should do well enough.
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QUOTE(Darshan @ Jun 10 2011, 12:12 PM)
Currently I'm deciding whether to get PLASMA VIERA TH-P42U30K (RM 1980) or is there any better plasma full hd tv in the price range below rm2200? I know V20 is better but its out of reach since its out of stock sad.gif (My gf have the 50V20k, it looks damn good). Any recommendations? Or should I just get the U series?
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If you don't find reflections maddening and can accept them, the 42U30K is a good buy considering it's full-HD and below RM2K.
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QUOTE(Mickey C @ Jun 11 2011, 09:46 AM)
For Panasonic Plasma.
I think high end model example V series, the price dropped very fast compared with medium end model, X series and U series...

example only : 42V vs 42G Of cause I'll pick 42G. 42G have Infinite Black Pro with Dynamic Contrast, 3D and THX certified unlike 42V doesn't have.
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I don't think Asia GT20K will have THX and Infinite Black Pro.

It's the same panel as our V20K i.e. only Infinite Black without the Pro and True Cinema instead of THX.

Look at the specifications instead of the main page marketing blurb.

If require THX and Infinite Black Pro, only the flagship VT will have them.
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QUOTE(yong8048 @ Jun 12 2011, 03:18 PM)
any brother can teach me setup media server?? i already connect wire lan. but show message no server found
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What is your media server? How to help if you don't elaborate your setup?
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QUOTE(anfieldude @ Jun 15 2011, 04:53 AM)
Been playing around with the 55VT30 and the 42VT30 and am pretty impressed with it.  Black Levels are great. Calibrates very well. 10 point gamma and greyscale take some getting used to.

Pro modes don't go above 30ft/L for now. Will see if the Asian versions are the same.

The one I'm playing with is the UK version.

Also spent some time with the Samsung plasma 55D8000. Also impressive.

Calibration controls are great on both.

Will post more impressions in the couple of days.
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Boss, are you in UK now?

Hmm, 30ft/L? Isn't that roughly the same as the Asian V20s?
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Wow ... looks like the current 50VT20K package has much better value compared to 50ST30K package ... better specs and lower price
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QUOTE(highflier @ Jul 16 2011, 10:18 AM)
I'm still thinking which to get, vt20 or st30... dunno how to decide...
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If I were you, I'll get the VT20. The ST30 although new, is an entry level 3D, compared to the flagship VT series. There's another higher end model (GT30) before the VT series but unfortunately, it's not even available in Malaysia.

Although the 2010 models have a few flaws in them which is improved in the 2011 models, but I'm willing to bet the VT series (although 2010) will beat the ST series hands down in terms of PQ and AR tech.

However, it would be prudent for you to see them side by side (when the ST30 is more widely available (which is soon)) and make up your mind then.
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QUOTE(azsace @ Jul 17 2011, 11:24 AM)
on paper 2011 st30 is better compared to 2010 vt20... the only vt advantages is the pro calibration and picture quality on black level only

better get the 2011 st30... better ar, better pq (colour gamut), better 3d, better motion technology, less floating black n many2 more...
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I'm gonna leave the debate until I see the ST30 for myself. Theorectically speaking, it is unlikely the ST will beat a VT especially if it is just one year apart (and especially on AR tech). If that is true, the VT30 will be so much more superior to the VT20 which I don't think it is.
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