Panasonic TH-50PZ800B Full HD Plasma TV
November 26, 2008
Panasonic is a well established name in the world market and the products manufactured by them have already gained the hearts of many. Some of the products manufactured by them are home entertainment devices, cameras and camcorders, system solutions, home appliances, audio, office products and telephone systems. One of the numerous 50″ plasma TV models released by this company is Panasonic TH-50PZ800B Plasma TV.
This plasma TV comes with a screen size of 50 inches. Number of pixels that are formed on the screen is 1,920 x 1,080. Panasonic TH-50PZ800B Plasma TV is a full HD plasma television that comes with a native contrast ratio of 30000:1 and a dynamic contrast ratio of 1000000:1. Built-in tuners that come with this TV are of analogue and digital types. This TV comes with an integrated Freeview tuner to access Free to view channels without the need of a set up box. A couple of speakers comes in-built in Panasonic TH-50PZ800B 50″ Plasma TV that supports Nicam stereo sound. The speakers of this device present a total output power of 31W. Some important features that include in this TV are; On screen display, Motion Pattern Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation, 100 Hz Double Scan, Video Noise Reduction 3D and Digital Comb Filter. Connectors included are Component video input, 4 x HDMI, RGB input and 2 x SCART.
Screen aspect ratio of 16:9 gives the user the complete widescreen viewing experience with theatre effects. The response time of 0.001ms exhibited by this TV is amazingly quick, and thus it responds to the user’s input virtually in no time. Power consumption of this TV, under operation is 526W, and 0.7W when the TV is in standby or sleep mode. About 100 channels can be set to receive different TV programmes. The viewing angle of 180 degree, allows the user to be seated in any corner of the room to watch movies and programmes clearly. Its remote control is useful when you need to operate the controls on the TV from a distance. This plasma TV comes with a table stand. The dimensions of Panasonic TH-50PZ800B HD Ready Plasma TV are 847mm (H) x 1267mm (W) x 387mm (D) with stand, and it weighs 46Kg. The colour of the enclosure appears black. Finally, this plasma TV comes with one year warranty.
LG 60PG3000 HD Ready Plasma TV
November 25, 2008
LG is a well established company that manufactures a variety of products such as LCD TV, plasma TV, mobile phones, IT products, home appliances, air conditioning products, audio and video devices. LG 60PG3000 Plasma TV is one of their products that was launched recently.
This plasma TV produces amazingly bright pictures with the help of its high resolution. 100Hz scanning technology backs it, to produce clear pictures with zero blurr or flicker in the images. It is built with Digital Comb Filter and an XD Engine Image Enhancer to make the pictures look natural.
This plasma TV is HD Ready and comes with a screen size of 60 inches. Brightness of 1500cd/m2, contrast ratio of 20000:1 and a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels helps in producing amazing pictures. This TV is designed to respond to the user’s inputs in no time and hence the TV never exhibits sluggishness when the user switches over to other programmes. Aspect ratio of 16:9 gives the user the complete widescreen effect with theatre viewing effect. Progressive scan is another important feature that enhances the picture quality.
LG 60PG3000 HDMI Plasma TV produces SRS TruSurround XT sound effect with its speakers endowed with a total output power of 20W. Some of the special features of the audio system of this plasma TV are XD-Engine technology, Video noise reduction and DCDi(Directional Correlational Deinterlacing). Digital(DVB) and Analogue are the built in tuners of this plasma TV.
Connectivities in this model includes 1 x composite, 1 x S-Video, 2 x SCART, 1 x Component, 1 x audio line in, 3 x HDMI, 1 x RGB input and 1 x serial(rear). One important connector in this TV model is PC input. Teletext feature in this model comes with a memory of 1000 pages.
Other important functions included are Clock, automatic power on, on-screen menus, parental control, 2:2 pull-down compensation, 3:2 pull-down compensation and chapter markers. Accessories that come with this TV are remote control and power supply. The enclosure comes in black colour. LG 60PG3000 Widescreen Plasma TV comes with one year warranty.
Samsung HP-T4264 Plasma TV V/S Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma TV
November 14, 2008
When it comes to plasma TV there are two names that come in to our mind Panasonic and Samsung. Both the companies have contributed immensely in the technical world and are set to change the whole concept of TV viewing. Plasma TV have revolutionised and replaced the ordinary TV. Samsung and Panasonic have contributed equally in the developed of the plasma technology. Samsung HP-T4264 Plasma TV of 42” display and Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma TV of 42” display are praise worthy. They are high in demand and consumers are very much benefited by unique features and outstanding clarity.
Physical Details
Both the units are well developed and have been given special care in their dimensions. The Samsung TV has a dimension of (H) 27.5 inches, (W) 4.1 inches, (D) 12.4 inches and weight of 73.2 pounds. Whereas Panasonic TV, offer slight varied dimension when compared with Samsung. It supports a dimension of (H) 27.8 inches, (D) 3.7 inches, (W) 40.2 inches and weight of 65 pounds. At one look you while not notice the difference in the measurements.
Display features
Display seems to be the most crucial part when it comes to TV. Samsung has made sure to offer clarity and enhanced picture quality in all possible ways. With ultra filter bright and anti reflector one cannot ask for more quality performance. In both the models you can access HDTV for added entertainment. Resolution and contrast ratio are determining factors for boosting high pictures performance. Samsung plasma TV has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and contrast ratio of 15,000:1 whereas the Panasonic model supports an equal resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and 10,000:1 contrast ratio. Aspect ratio of both the display is same of 16:9. Colour supported by both the screen slightly varies. In case of Samsung the company offers 18 bit colour processing and Panasonic plasma TV offers 29000 million colours output.
The devices are equipped with NTSC/ATSC tuner that allows you to access HDTV and guides you in other
tuning process.
Audio features
The audio factors are as important as the video factors, thus both the companies have come up with improved audio technology to match with the dynamic video performance. Samsung and Panasonic support two powerful speakers that produced high quality audio. Power out put for both are 10 watts for each speaker. SRS Tru Surround supported by Samsung HP-T4264 Plasma Television as well as Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma Television which adds more detailing to the audio signals. Samsung comes with Sound mode, equalizer, balance as the audio controls and even 5 band equalisers. MTS is the sound reception system provided in Samsung and SAP is the audio program included.
Unhindered connectivity
Both the companies offer enhanced connectivity when equalled with other devices available in the market. Panasonic comes with 3 inputs (1 front), 1 output for composite audio and video, 3 inputs (1 front) for S-Video, 2 inputs for Component video, 2 inputs for HDMI, front AV jacks. Samsung includes connectors such as 1 x S-Video input (4 pin mini-DIN) – rear, 2 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) – real, 1 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) – side, 2 x component video input (RCA phono x 3) – rear, 1 x composite, video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) – rear, 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) – rear, 1 x audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) – rear, 1 x S-Video input (4 pin mini-DIN) – side, 1 x composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) – side, 1 x headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) – side, 1 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) – side, 3 x audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) – rear, 1 x audio line-out (RCA phono x 2) – rear and 1 x digital audio input (optical) (TOSLINK) – rear.
Additional features supported in the Samsung plasma TV are V-Chip, video noise reduction, anti-reflective filter, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine), Filter Bright, game mode and Picture-in-picture.
In short, both Panasonic and Samsung offer outstanding performance and redefine your television viewing.
| General information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Panasonic |
| Model | HP-T4264 | TH-42PX60U |
| Weight | 73.2 pounds | 65 pounds |
| Dimensions | (H) 27.5 x (W) 4.1 x (D) 12.4 inches | (H) 27.8 x (D) 3.7 x (W) 40.2 inches |
| Screen Size | 42” | 42” |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Number of speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Speaker Power | 20 watts | 20 watts |
| Sound type | Surround | Surround |
| Power consumption | 390 watts | |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Picture in picture | Yes | |
| Sleep timer | Yes | |
| Child lock | Yes | Yes |
| On screen menus | Yes | |
| Anti glare screen | Yes | |
| Wall mountable | Yes | |
| Table top stand | Yes | Yes |
| Digital video noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Used as a PC monitor | Yes | |
| AV inputs | Yes | |
| S-Video | Yes | Yes |
| Component video connection | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive scan | Yes | Yes |
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
November 13, 2008
Two different media require an interface to transmit information between each other. Interfaces are mainly used to connect two different sources. Various connectors are now available and few to mention are interfaces to connect audio and video sources; electrical connectors to connect different electric circuits; network interfaces to connect a user terminal and public or private network; user interface that connects the user with the system; and physical interfaces that connects the hardware components. HDMI is one such interface that is used to connect digital audio and video sources.
What is HDMI?
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an audio and video connector interface that is mainly used to carry uncompressed digital streams. It connects various digital audio and video sources such as Blu-ray disc players, set-up boxes, video game consoles, personal computers to various other devices such as computer monitors, digital televisions and digital audio devices. This is a digital alternative to various standards like composite video, S-Video, component video, SCART, VGA and D-Terminal. HDMI supports any PC video format or TV that is either an enhanced model or a standard model on a single cable wire together with 8 channels of digital audio.
As many as 800 PC companies have accepted to adopt the HDMI specification. In the year 2006, HDMI first appeared in digital still camera and camcorders. It was produced and distributed in the year 2003. Though HDMI devices are produced according to the different specifications, each version uses the same kind of cable that have different capabilities and also increased bandwidth.
HDMI supports audio streams like DTS (Digital Theatre System) and Dolby digital and uncompressed digital audio(8 channel) at a sample rate of 192KHz. About 8 channels that consist of one bit DSD (Direct Stream Digital) audio are supported by this HDMI. It also supports producers of motion pictures such as Universal, Warner Bros., Fox and Disney. Some of the founders of HDMI are Philips, Silicon image, Hitachi, Toshiba, Thomson and Matsushita electric Industrial.
Various specification of HDMI are signals, protocols, mechanical requirement and electrical interfaces. Different versions of HDMI devices are HDMI 1.0, HDMI 1.1, HDMI 1.2, HDMI 1.2a, HDMI 1.3, HDMI 1.3a, HDMI 1.3b, HDMI 1.3b1 and HDMI 1.3c.
History
AV connectors that is compatible to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) was the basic idea behind the production of HDMI that started in the year 2002. During those times DVI-HDTV and DVI-HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) were applied on HDTV(High Definition Television). About 5 million HDMI devices were sold in the year 2004 according to In-Stat.
Connectors
The three connectors of the HDMI connector are Type A and Type B for HDMI 1.0 specification and Type 3 for HDMI 1.3 specification. Type A connector comes with 19 pins that has bandwidths to support SDTV, HDTV and EDTV. Type B connector comes with 29 pins that can carry double video bandwidth(Type A). Type C is designed mostly for portable devices and comes with 19 pins configuration but smaller than Type A connector. You can easily connect Type C connector to the Type A with the Type A to Type C connector cable. HDMI cables are designed to carry audio, video and device controlling signals.
To remove confusion about different cables supporting different video formats, HDMI cables have been defined in two categories. Cables that come under Category 1 is tested at 74.5MHz and cables that come under Category 2 is tested at 340MHz. According to the HDMI website, HDMI cables that were developed before HDMI 1.3 specification measures less than 5 meters that can be operated as the Category 2 cable (Category 2 tested cables are only to be used). Cables that are very long cause disturbances and instability because of weak signals. HDMI cables that work with electronics increase the signal strength that are about 30 meters.
HDMI is thus used as an audio and video connector to transmit uncompressed digital streams. Interfaces are thus helpful when two media are totally different.
Promax NH4280 HD Ready Plasma TV
November 6, 2008
Success of flat screen displays in the market has raised the confidence levels of the manufacturers to bring out more advanced features in their products. Accordingly entertainment industry is growing tremendously. Products that are built with basic features indeed become more famous among display screen lovers and hence when one part of the population look out for the models with advanced features, another part look for the basic features.
Promax NH4280 Plasma TV comes with amazing brightness and contrast ratio to produce pictures of high quality. This is a HD Ready TV that comes with 42” screen size. This plasma TV model is available with Freeview digital tuner. The contrast ratio of 8000:1 and brightness of 1100cd/m2 produces amazing picture effect that look natural and clear. Resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels produce images that appear sharp and perfect. With the aspect ratio of 16:9, you can experience watching movies on the widescreen in the original format.
Promax NH4280 HD Plasma TV comes with analogue TV tuner and integrated stereo speakers that produce a total output power of 20W. With the remote control you can operate the TV away from this display device. Connectors in this model are 1 x RF, 2 x SCART, 2 x HDMI, 1 x S-Video, 1 x Component and 1 x PC Interface - 15 pin VGA. This plasma TV model measures 1062mm (W) x 300mm (D) x 782mm (H) in dimension with stand and weighs 32Kg. Promax NH4280 HDMI Plasma TV comes with one year warranty that is upgradeable to 3 years or five years.
