The image is not that clear example we watchinh espn., the image is not clear when the tv viewinhg whole field, once it come to viewing the player, the view is ok.

I would to say if i come closer to the tv, i can see those dotted, it is normal? But if i view from far, it is ok.

is it u changed ur TV from smaller size to bigger size?

I believe your LCD is perfectly OK...
Normal Astro transmitted in SD format (Standard Definition 480p) which suit older CRT TV...
When u view the same through Full High Definition 1080p TV such as your LCD of course the image will be stretch & become pixellated because of its lower resolution..
it will further noticeable when u sit close to the screen....

Having said that, to enjoy true benefits of HDTV u need to watch high definition material such Astro Byond, Blu-Ray etc....
Otherwise, better stick with 29 CRT TV which definitely better for watching normal astro..

P/S: No one sit close to watch 42inch LCD...u need to sit 5-8 feet away from it

Bro, i was quoted rm2968.00. what do u guys think?

when i did my break in.. max i did for straight 24hrs with 75% setting...
all max setting (100%) is 12hrs

usually after 24hrs i rest the tv for about 2hrs so the phosphur can cool down properly

May I know why a plasma tv need to do the break in?
And what is break in actually?

Sorry, I am noob here.... Please teach me here...

Thank you so much........

just as the chap above im curious too, but i know what this break ins are for and etc im just wondering do we really need them if were careful for the 1st 200hrs of usage?since after these hrs they say the possibility/chances are lower.

I don think so Samsung PS51D490A1 is Full HD Plasma. I was also mistaken last week as I was sourcing TV for my In Laws, lucky I googled and found this is not Full HD TV.

It explains why it's cheap. better invest more money or have a look at coming HomeDec.

some say we dont, some say we do..
but if u called the manufacturer, they always recommend us to do it... professional image calibrator prefer to calibrate a display after a controlled break-in in done..

we do break-in so the plasma phosphur/panel can age evenly... and for the first 100hrs, the phosphur/panel is more prone to image retention..

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Added on October 18, 2011, 7:55 pmPS51D490 is definitely not Full HD, but it can accept the 1080p signal...
is full HD important, some say yes, some say no...



This post has been edited by azsace: Oct 18 2011, 07:55 PM

hooo so how do i find this break in slides??readily available on the net?

just refer to this post... much easier
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1825421

Hi guys. What do you guys think of the VIERA TH-L42E30K?

Is it good? I have totally no idea in TV sets. First time buying a LED/LCD TV. Or should I get plasma really? It seems cheaper too.

Picture quality wise, the VIERA TH-L42E30K has an IPS screen which in turns compensate the lack of color accuracy in normal TN panels right? So how does it fare against traditional plasma televisions?

Will be using the TV mainly for Astro watching and little bit of DVD quality playback only. Not planning to get the bluray player soon.

It's all in the eye of the beholder

thx bro, very informative indeed!! a lot of info but its mainly on 3d i see.im not that in to 3d yet as its still expensive,but the th42useries is not a 3d tv kan?

so glare is a problem it seems.no prob ai shall make my room mcm cave kohkoh.

This post has been edited by mhyug: Oct 19 2011, 06:47 PM

Look like some changes in Panasonic plasma business plan.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8363070/p...000-jobs-report

Bad news to those who like Plasma.

I don't worry that much. Probably shut down 1 plant and open another new plant with cheaper labour cost at third world country and able to aviod high Yen and continue to compete with Korean competitors. No big issue, just strategy changed.

This post has been edited by low98944: Oct 22 2011, 11:08 AM

Hi,
Anyone know where can i get a 50U30K stock as of currently?
Heard everywhere is out of stock.
There is a roadshow by Best Denki in One Utama but they dont have it as well

Is it due to new model arriving soon?

Yea probably...but so far no news yet.
Any bro here knows of any news on it?