JVC PD-42DX6B HD ready Plasma TV
April 30, 2007
The HD ready PD-42DX6B plasma TV from JVC combines Digital Image Scaling Technology (D.I.S.T) with High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) while the former ensures the high resolution of the picture, the latter makes this TV compatible with any digital video sources like DVD ,DTV and computer input. This HDTV-enabled Plasma TV can be placed on a good-looking table top stand which is supplied along with, when you buy. In addition, there is also an availability of optional floor stand and adjustable wall bracket.
The 42� wide screen is surrounded by black frame while the 4-way Speaker System with 2 angular cone and 2 bass speakers are placed on the bottom of the screen. We should also mention the exquisite design of the remote control. The buttons are indeed smooth to operate and you can find a number of options for fine-tuning this TV, but you need to go through the manual pdf provided by JVC.
Main Features:
- Compatible with HD 720p 60Hz Signals but can display enhanced pictures of other HDTV resolution
- Native resolution: 1024 x 768
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
- Brightness: 430cd/m2
- Digital Image Scaling Technology (DIST) to upgrade resolution of image
- HDMI input
- PC Input
- 3 SCART sockets
- One S-video input and an AV input
- AP (Picture and Picture) feature
- 4 way Speaker System
The native resolution of the screen is 1024 x 768 pixels. The Digital Image Scaling Technology (D.I.S.T) enhances the pictures you receive from sources by scaling up their pixels using its unique technology. The images look much sharper, more detailed and impressive. Super DigiPure, JVC’s 32 bit video processor produces pictures of excellent colour saturation and black levels. This TV can support contrast ratio of 3000:1 and brightness setting of 430cd/m2. The end result is extremely gratifying you get one of the finest viewing experience. The input options provided by this model are quite astounding. You have an HDMI input for accessing uncompressed digital video sources from DVD, DTV and HDTV channels. There are three SCART sockets, one S-video slot, one AV slot and a PC input in this TV.
Last but not least, the audio output of this TV is excellent thanks to its BBE Sound system and two bass speakers. PD-42DX6B plasma TV also has Picture in Picture feature (which enables you to see multiple images on the screen) like most of the high end plasma TVs in the current market.
New facts on Screen burn in
April 28, 2007
What is burn in?
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display and Plasma TV use phosphors which are coated on their sub-pixels (red, blue and green). In high bright settings of your TV, or when a stagnant, bright image is left on the screen for a prolonged time, the sub-pixels that produce the image can be worn out, in other words, the phosphors become prematurely aged. This results in the permanent formation of the image, known as the screen burn in. Both CRT and Plasma TV are susceptible to burn in.
Do the latest Plasma TVs suffer screen burn-in?
No, Plasma TVs, made in the last couple of years, adopt two techniques to handle this problem.
The new motion adaptive anti burn in technology makes the ghosting effects undetectable by TV viewer. It is found that the use of green phosphor increases the overall life of phosphors.
Okay, what are the precautions I should take to prevent burn-in
Dont leave still, bright images on your plasma TV for a long time. (even 10 or 15 minutes can be hazardous). If your Plasma TV is a high end one, use proper screen saver settings and power management settings.
The initial 200 hours period of brand new Plasma TV is crucial. The phosphors burn intensely resulting in easy burn in. This often happens when the bright-contrast settings are at maximum levels or a bright image is left on the screen for a long time. It is a good idea to reduce bright and contrast settings to half of the original settings (100 %), a step that will ensure the long life of your plasma TV.
Make sure you watch all the programs in full screen format (16:9) as this will prevent black bars that appear on your TV screen.
Latest high end Plasmas are more resistant to burn in and spending a little time over the plasma TV reviews available in our site may often prove helpful in this regard.
Pioneer PDP-5000EX Plasma TV Review
April 27, 2007
Pioneer PDP-5000EX Plasma TV is the first 50″ plasma TV which has full HDTV features at present. This means it can display 1080p, the maximum HDTV resolution of an image. The 50″ screen is made to accommodate more than 2 million pixels by reducing the size of the pixel to 0.587 millimeters. For this feat, this plasma TV was awarded Product of the Year by both Sound and Vision Magazine and Ultimate AV at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It also received a similar award from European Imaging and Sound Association ( EISA) last year.
Main features:
- Native resolution 1,920×1,080 pixels
- Seven preset picture modes
- five color temperature presets
- Five aspect ratio settings
- Two HDMI inputs
- Single DVI input for computer
- Single composite input
- One S-Video input
- Response time: 72Hz refresh rate
The native resolution of this plasma TV is certainly the key feature. This is noticeable when you watch true HD materials like a movie on Blue-ray Disc or HDTV of 720p and above. The picture quality is spectacular with dazzling colours and stunning sharpness. This TV also enhances the pictures that don’t meet the HDTV standard, received from SDTV or such sources.
Another important feature of this display is the naturalness of the colours. When you make proper adjustments of the colour adjustments, you get the finest colour quality which recreates the world before your eyes.
This Plasma TV succeeds in achieving true black levels. The pictures look great with better details in darker scenes.
To get the optimum performance from this TV, you can meddle with the seven preset pictures modes provided in this unit - Dynamic, Movie, Game, User, Pure, and ISF Night. In addition, there are colour temperature settings which you can change in accordance with the environment. What you have to do is to tweak these settings to get the best picture quality from this Plasma TV.
Similarly, there are five aspect ratios you can choose from. The full mode is the standard one which you can choose irrespective of the picture you receive. It will solve any problem that may arise when you convert the original aspect ratio to fit into the screen.. The response time of this TV is also excellent and fast movements displayed on the screen are free from artifacts. Overall, this plasma TV will earn your admiration with its extra-sharp picture quality providing that you are ready to spend a bit of extra money.
Hitachi 55″ HDT79 Plasma Screen Television
April 26, 2007
The Hitachi 55HDT79 Plasma TV offers superb viewing experience which nobody can deny. Its new PictureMaster HD III Video Processor produces razor sharp images with unparallel colour saturation.
Hitachi’s wide aperture pixel technology enhances the picture quality by knitting the pixels closer to form soft, more-detailed pictures on the screen. This TV has a special coating of non-reflective material on its screen to prevent glaring effect in ambient light conditions. Its native resolution of 1366 x 768p, wider aspect ratio 16:9, the high-contrast black rib structure and its 281 trillion color capability are some of the key features that make this Plasma TV ideal for home theatre use.
Main features:
- Compatible with HDTV and NTSC signals
- Native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels
- Black Rib Structure to produce true black levels
- High-Aperture Pixel Design to enhance brightness
- Picture Master HD III video processor to produce up to 281 trillion colours
- Anti-reflective plasma screen
- Three HDMI Digital inputs
- Three analog Inputs
- Picture-And-Picture feature for simultaneous viewing of two images.
- Three-way Speaker System with 36 watt output
- Screen Savers to protect the screen
This plasma TV offers three installation options for the viewers. If you prefer wall mount bracket, Hitchi recommends bracket model WM-51 but you would require a professional to wall mount this TV as it is heavy indeed. Other options you get for installing this plasma TV are power swivel tabletop stand and fixed tabletop stand. The power swivel tabletop stand allows you to swivel the TV with a remote control to your direction in the living room no doubt, it is a sophisticated feature.There are three HDMI inputs available in this TV along with three analog inputs. In addition there is a USB port for connecting USB devices. This TV has 36-Watt 3-Way Speaker System and speakers are placed on its side panels. The HDTV tuner provided in this TV is time saving and quick. With the tuner you can access all channels rapidly and smoothly. There is also a Digital Cable Ready (QAM) tuner that helps to view unscrambled channels on your TV.Hitachi HDT79 Plasma TV is designed to have 16:9 aspect ratio, but it can accept the 4:3 aspect ratio pictures and resize them to its full screen without loss in picture details and quality. The black levels exhibited by this TV are quite marvelous thanks to its new black rib structure, a technique used to remove excess light between the pixels. The colour reproduction is also worthwhile to mention. Along with
Hitachi’s new PictureMasterâ„¢ HD III Processor, this TV uses Digital Color Management III, a technological innovation together these technologies enable this TV to produce more than 281 trillion colours on the screen. In addition you have a colour decoder, the settings of which you can modify to enhance the colour quality of the pictures.Plasma TVs are basically large screens made of glass and they naturally have a tendency to glare in ambient light conditions. However, this TV has a special coating on the screen and so reflects least possible light. This TV is PAP enabled so you can view two images simultaneously on the screen by using the built-in tuner and the satellite tuner.
Plasma Vs LCD Televisions: Why buy a Plasma TV?
April 25, 2007
Both Plasma TVs and LCD TVs look identical in terms of slim design and large screen size. Both the TVs also promise to offer various features which are not available in the conventional CRT TVs. Obviously CRT type display may not come into picture when you consider buying a flat panel large display.
True black presentation on the screen is one of the major features of a plasma TV. This means, black and dark back shades are better shown on a plasma TV with as much details as possible. Consider buying Plasma TV for the purposes of viewing home videos like DVD or viewing HDTV channels.
The degree of wide viewing angles extends your field of vision across the screen. Normally Plasmas have excellent viewing angles up to 180 degrees allowing you to sit farther from the central axis of the screen. Plasma Televisions are not affected by motion lag while showing fast movements on the screen. There can be less blurring of images compared to an LCD Television. High Definition TV is becoming common nowadays. To enjoy the complete features of HDTV, you may go for either Plasma TV or LCD TV. The high end Plasmas are capable of producing of displaying 1080i resolution of HDTV.
Moreover, larger plasmas come with competitive prices when compared with LCDs of similar sizes. To make you happier, the prices of plasma TV are falling consistently. You can compare the prices of the latest Plasma Screens and latest offers in our website. We do update the offers and best buys from the top television shops in the UK evey day.
