Just got my Panny 42"PV80 a couple of days ago.

The store keeper expects that may be a new model coming somewhere in Jun - Aug.
I guess the price is pretty low now, can't really know how low it will be in Jun.

My request is simple:
1. 100Hz, no "big-square-pixel" box when there is a fast motion screen
2. At least 40"
3. HD Ready/Full HD - Not a concerns anymore after comparing side by side with the 42"PV800 (Full HD). Really not much different in term of details when viewing from about 8-9 feet away
4. Looks good while playing Astro, DVD, PS3
5. Price 3.2k or below

It's not that I don't want a Full HD, only if the price not almost double (5k+). Price is really a concerns, so just go ahead with it.

However, I tried many times to check the hour count via the service menu, but the service menu just don't appear on the screen.
I tried base on the previous thread - http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/782935/+2200
I noticed the manufacturing month is Jan09, I wonder if the service menu shortcut step has been changed.
Please share if you guys know.

Thanks.

my mistake, suppose to press the {Vol -} button ON THE PLASMA TV (not the remote), didn't read properly.
managed to go in the service tool menu and read the hour count.

the PV80 really did a good job by displaying video from Astro (via s-video), DVD player (HDMI), PS3 (both 720p and 1080p) and input from notebook (via s-video). All in 16:9 aspect. It didn't disappoint me.

Hi there,

I tried to calibrate by using the AVSHD709 (AVS Forum) to my Panny 42PV80 last night.

The AVCHD (after burnt to DVD) only can't be played from DVD Player (even HDMI output), so I used my PS3 to do the job.
I set to Cinema mode on TV, managed to adjust the Brightness to satisfied level. But when came to adjusting the Contrast.. the white-level seem like not much different from 10-90.

I wonder:
1. Anyone knows why? It's because Cinema mode can't really adjust the Contrast level?
2. It is applied to all other modes (Dynamic, Standard, Eco) as well?

Thanks.

I see. Will try it again.
Thanks.