NEWS: Panasonic's three new Freesat plasmas

Tags: hd broadcast, plasma, panasonic, home cinema, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 14 May 2008
We brought you news of Panasonic's plasma TVs complete with Freesat tuners way back in February, along with all the latest news from the AV company's HD Networking seminar. We can now give you a little more information on these exciting sets. The TH-42PZ81 and TH-46...

panasonic ae 900 and blu ray

Tags: blu-ray, projector, hd player, panasonic, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 02 July 2008
when i output my blu ray player to 1080 interlaced to my panasonic hd projector why do i get a soft image if i set the player to its basic resolution i find the picture appears sharper .

JAPAN NEWS: Pioneer posts rocky financials, confirms TV plans

Tags: blu-ray, sharp, pioneer, panasonic, Tagged: 14 May 2008
Pioneer, which is attributing much of its losses for the past financial year on price-pressure in the flatscreen market, has officially confirmed its plasma TV partnership with Panasonic. And it will be introducing its LCD TV models, made in association with Sharp, in Europe...

Panasonic 42PZ85 losing HDMI connection

Tags: blu-ray, panasonic, hdtv, digital media, Tagged: 01 July 2008
I bought a 42PZ85 at the begining of June along with Sky HD and PS3. I've been extremely impressed with the picture quality and sound for both SD and HD content; blu-ray movies are simply stunning to watch on this TV. However, there is an anoying problem where the TV keeps los...

Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD85

Tags: plasma, panasonic, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 01 July 2008
For a company that loves its plasma screens, Panasonic doesn't cut corners on its LCDs either. Even at 32 inches, the Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD85 sports a 1080p resolution, and combined with its picture processing engine, produces natural colours and impressive black levels

1080/24p from a PC input

Tags: projector, panasonic, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 14 May 2008
I am running a Panasonic Ax200 with a pc connected to it using HDMI, via a dvi/hdmi adapter. Everything looks and runs fine, but I can't seem to get the projector to tell me its outputting in 24p. I only ever get 1080/60p or 720/60p. Now with the Playstation 3, there is a mode to...

Pioneer or Panasonic

Tags: plasma, pioneer, panasonic, 720, 1080, Tagged: 01 June 2008
At last i seemed to have narrowed it down to 2 choices, for now any way. For me its either the: **Pioneer PDP4280XD 42" HD Ready Digital Plasma TV** *Panasonic TH42PZ85B 42" HD Ready 1080p digital Plasma TV* This is were i hit problems and need help. From various threads the...

Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800

Tags: panasonic, lcd, 1080, Tagged: 01 July 2008
The Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800 is the company's flagship LCD TV and it certainly impresses. With 1080p capability and loads of features to help improve the picture and sound quality, this TV produces first class images as well as a powerful and dynamic soundstage

NEWS: Three new Denon Blu-ray players due from July

Tags: blu-ray, hd player, sony, panasonic, home cinema, denon, 1080, Tagged: 04 June 2008
Denon has confirmed UK specifications and release dates for its Blu-ray line-up, which includes the DVD-3800BD (£1600; due November; shown above), DVD-2500BT transport (£800; July), and entry-level DVD-1800BD (price TBC; November). Denon claims the players will be great all-...

Ultimate Guide to Television on sale June 5

Tags: projector, toshiba, sony, sharp, samsung, pioneer, philips, panasonic, lg, home cinema, hitachi, hdtv, Tagged: 04 June 2008
On sale this Thursday is the latest What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Ultimate Guide - and this time we're talking televisions. It's packed with everything you need to know to choose, buy and make the most of your new TV, HDTV service and an entire home cinema syste...

Panasonic 37" full hd?

Tags: panasonic, 1080, Tagged: 13 May 2008
Do they do a full 1080 37" guys?

Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD80: 1080p LCD TV for less than £800

Tags: panasonic, lcd, 1080, Tagged: 10 May 2008
If you simply must have a small(ish) 1080p TV, Panasonic has a smashing 37-inch LCD it would like you to consider - - and we have to say, it's well worth a look at this price

How good is my Pioneer 507XD scaling and film processing?

Tags: pioneer, panasonic, home cinema, Tagged: 02 July 2008
I've posted this question in the Plasma forum, but I suspect the knowledge to answer this more likely lies here. I currently use a multi-region Panasonic HS2 HDD/DVD recorder as my DVD player (Scart output only, so all video processing is peformed by my 507). I've been thin...

Photos: Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ81 Freesat plasma

Tags: hd broadcast, panasonic, hdtv, Tagged: 01 July 2008
If you can't get Freeview or want the latest HD channels, you should consider Freesat, which is built into the Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ81 - - we've lovingly photographed it for your enjoyment

Panasonic TH42PA20 available?

Tags: plasma, panasonic, Tagged: 01 July 2008
I know I am not suppost to sell items on here, but since upgrarding my main TV Plasma Screen to the Panasonic TH50PZ800, I will now have a Panasonic TH42PA20 up for grabs. It cost my roughly 4K about three and a half years ago, but it has had very little use as I upgraded this...

New Panasonic Plasma acrid smell, normal?

Tags: plasma, panasonic, Tagged: 01 July 2008
I have a new th37px80 plasma tv, about 4 weeks old, watch about an hour a day on average but have watched up to 6 hours in a day a couple of times. The picture quality seems fantastic. But, I notice that when it is on there is an acrid electrical smell in the room. My wife say...

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85

Tags: plasma, panasonic, Tagged: 01 July 2008
The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85 is another fantastic plasma TV from the company. It excels at high-definition playback, even with upscaled DVDs and gaming material, and has plenty of good features. The sound quality is also fantastic, producing both big bass and crystal clear dialo...

Panasonic Viera TX-32LXD85

Tags: panasonic, lcd, Tagged: 01 July 2008
The Panasonic Viera TX-32LXD85 follows hot on the heels of its excellent sibling, the 32LZD85. This 32-inch LCD TV more than holds its own with its excellent price tag and knockout combination of picture processing elements. As a result, it produces pictures with excellent detail...

panasonic ae2000 best settings?

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 02 July 2008
Just purchased ae2000 and wonder if anyone could tell me what the best settings are after calibration cheers.

Panasonic VIERACast internet-enabled plasmas due this summer

Tags: hi def dvd, panasonic, Tagged: 20 May 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV After slipping past their original spring release date, Panasonic's PZ850 series of plasmas are no longer the only ones with YouTube support, but those desiring internet features, high contrast ratios and easy-access calibration settings can expect the...

Big fan of all things Panasonic - BUT!

Tags: plasma, panasonic, home cinema, Tagged: 01 June 2008
As title says - I'm a big fan of Panasonic products especially their Plasma TVs having owned two already. However, I'm not enamoured with the latest generation of panels from an aesthetic point of view. What I'm referring to is the heavy bezel which I assume is due to the speak...

Panasonic DMP-BD50

Tags: blu-ray, hd player, panasonic, Tagged: 27 June 2008
Excellent soundtrack support and Profile 2.0-compliancy make the Panasonic DMP-BD50 the most recommendable standalone Blu-ray player to date, but the PS3 is still better and cheaper.

Veira Link (Feature Not Available?)

Tags: hd broadcast, panasonic, Tagged: 01 July 2008
For anybody like me that were experiencing problems trying to get their "Veira Link" to work, instead you receive an error message saying "Feature Not Available?" I can confirm that this is caused if you have your SkyHD Box connected as well as other Panasonic items which you...

Panasonic TH-42PX80B - What to mate with

Tags: dvd, pioneer, panasonic, onkyo, digital media, denon, Tagged: 01 June 2008
My signature has my current setup i.e. Humax PVR9200T, Pioneer DVP464, & a cheap Pacific surround system. I'm definately keeping the Hummy, but thinking of replacing the DVD with a Denon 1940 and adding a new sound system Onkyo TRSR505 & Mordaunt Short Carnivals. What has ever...

Panasonic TH42PZ85 1080p/24

Tags: blu-ray, hd player, sony, panasonic, Tagged: 01 June 2008
Hi there! My first post here, and I'm hoping you guys can help me out a bit :) I have a Panasonic PZ85 plasma, and I have ordered a Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray player. To watch movies in 1080p/24, do I have to change something in the settings for the TV and the Blu-ray player? Or is...

Pioneer confirms agreement with Matsushita on PDP business

Tags: plasma, pioneer, panasonic, Tagged: 12 May 2008
After informing us a few weeks ago that it was seeking a production partner for its plasma TV business, Pioneer has today confirmed that it's reached what it calls a 'basic agreement' with Matsushita (best known for its Panasonic products). The key part of the agreement reads lik...

Pioneer announces plasma deal with Panasonic

Tags: plasma, pioneer, panasonic, Tagged: 10 May 2008
Pioneer has announced that it will be buying its plasma display panels from Matsushita, parent company of Panasonic, in a deal that will see new TVs appear in 2009

Panasonic TH42Pz800 speakers

Tags: panasonic, home cinema, Tagged: 01 July 2008
Hi guys, just bought this tv 2 weeks ago and so far I'm very happy with the picture performance (yes,even SD) but I just have a query about the onboard speakers. Previously I had the panny 42PV500 which had a cracking built in speaker system .Even at a quarter of the maximum vo...

Scaler-plasma question

Tags: panasonic, 1080, Tagged: 14 May 2008
I posted this question in the plasma section with no luck, so I thought I'd try here. I'm after a new 50" plasma to replace my old Panasonic PW4. I'll be sitting 11' away from the screen, so a full HD screen seems a bit of a waste of money. I've got a Iscan HD scaler, which I mi...

Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD80

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 10 May 2008
The Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD80 is a charmer of an LCD TV. Following in the footsteps of the company's plasmas is a hard job, but the LZD80's high-definition performance sparkles with bright and vivid colours and lovely detail. If you're choosing LCD over plasma, give this one a l...

No Picture on New Plasma

Tags: pioneer, panasonic, home cinema, digital media, Tagged: 13 May 2008
Hi: I just purchased a new Panasonic 50" Plasma (50PZ70) - The old Plasma was a 42" PW6 and was connected in the following way for Sky+ Sky+ Scart to JS converter, component out from JS to Pioneer AV amp, I thne had a component out from the amp to the PC connector in the Plasma...

Panasonic Introduces Third Generation Blu-ray Disc Player and Announces Pricing

Tags: blu-ray, panasonic, home cinema, Tagged: 07 May 2008
It remains to be seen if the video processor in this new model solves the poor handling of standard DVDs that was a major weakness of the previous model....

warranty and aftersales

Tags: sony, panasonic, Tagged: 02 June 2008
Thinking about my next PJ, interesting to compare after sales service,from experience am tempted to stay with Panasonic,knowing they have a two year warranty with a good repair depot back up. Strange how Sony seem to fail on PJs when my PS3 died it was replaced in a matter of day...

More details on Panasonic freesat TVs - the first in the UK with HD tuners built in

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 12 May 2008
As we mentioned in our news story about freesat on May 5th, Panasonic is launching a range of TVs with integrated freesat tuners. And today, following the official press launch of the freesat service, we can bring you a bit more detail on these ground-breaking sets (the first in...

Replacing my 46PZ80 with 46W4000?

Tags: sony, panasonic, Tagged: 01 July 2008
My problem is this, last week I bought a 46pz80 plasma. Its a good TV but i'm thinking of replacing it with a Sony W4000. This is why: -The Panasonic doesn't have a tuner that works for me (DVB-C). The W4000 even has a HD-tuner that works. -I dont really like the desing...

Panasonic TH42PZ80 brightness strobing problem

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 01 July 2008
Hi guys, Hope someone here can help or someone else has similar problems. It generally occurs on scenes that are majority low brightness/contrast, and maybe a bit of normal contrast, eg. someone wearing light clothes in a dark scene. It appears that the brightness/con...

Any questions for Panasonic?

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 01 July 2008
Just a thought...I'm going to the Basingstoke/Bracknell (not sure which LOL) offices tomorrow morning, so if anyone has any interesting Qs I'm happy to see if I can grill someone (should I get the chance). Sor far... 1) What's the deal with PZ SD PQ and will there be a f/w...

Pro Power CGA SCGA S007A1B PANASONIC Equivalent Lithium Ion Battery VALUE 2 PACK for Lumix Digital Camera DMC TZ1K 3 Year Warranty Golden Contact Tips Includes a FREE Mini Tripod - HD DVD News

Tags: hd-dvd, panasonic, Tagged: 27 June 2008
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Panasonic DMP-BD30K

Tags: blu-ray, panasonic, Tagged: 22 May 2008
The Panasonic DMP-BD30 offers excellent video quality and is Blu-ray Profile 1.1 compliant, but those who want high-resolution audio will need a cutting-edge AV receiver.

Panasonic pt2000:Best source????

Tags: projector, panasonic, Tagged: 02 June 2008
Hi All... Im Searching Best Dvd Source For This Projector.... Recently I Bought A Oppo 981...and Im Very Disapointed... I Test Htpc And Results Are Only Good With High Def Files... Im Searching A Good Upscaling Dvd Player Or Sugestions To Aprox. Dvd To Hd Oppo 983?

Help required connecting Panasonic 32LMD70 to SKy box

Tags: panasonic, home cinema, Tagged: 01 June 2008
Hi, My daughter and her boyfriend bought a Panasonic 32LMD70 a short time ago and say that the picture quality with sky (standard box - not sky plus or HD) is not that good. I think they have just connected the sky box to the TV via scart and not changed any settings. Can anyon...

Ceiling Mount for Pana PT-AX200

Tags: projector, panasonic, Tagged: 14 May 2008
Hi All, Working out all of the logistical issues before taking the plunge with my first projector. Anyone know if this ceiling mount will fit on a Panasonic PT-AX200E? http://www.barkanmounts.com/product.asp?id=1&subid=27&prodid=97 You can use either 3 or 4 of the arms as req...

Panasonic TX26LMD70A - buzzing noise when not in 'dynamic' mode

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 01 June 2008
I've recently purchased a Panasonic TX26LMD70A and overall, I'm very impressed. However, I notice when switching the viewing mode from 'dynamic' to any of the other settings, the TV starts to emit a loud buzzing noise. Jiggling the TV around on its pre-fitted stand can remove the...

Panasonic TH-42PZ70

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 01 June 2008
Does anyone know the remote code for my 42PZ70? I'm trying to get my sky remote to work the volume for the TV mainly. I tried the 0051 as suggested in the Sky handbook. Thanks Paul

Panasonic TH50PZ80B

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 01 June 2008
For anyone else who has been waiting for this, Sound and Vision have these in stock - link (http://www.soundandvisiononline.com/moreinfo/index.asp?product_id=15530). Would have had mine today but when I went down to pick it up the thing wouldn't fit in my car (Mazda 6 Estate!)....

Panasonic Showcases Tru2way Tech at Cable Show ‘08

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 20 May 2008
Panasonic’s PCH2180 HD-DVR box, expected out in July, was among the company’s highlights of the burgeoning tru2way technology.

Wheres the Best Panasonic Service Centre?

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 14 May 2008
My AX100 is playing up - looks like the dreaded iris problems so need to get it fixed - any suggestions as to the best place to go? This site looked good but I could link back to it via Panasonic UK - in fact if it didnt even show when I chose Cardiff as a location in the servic...

Panasonic TH37PX70 Buzzing

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 13 May 2008
I've had my panny just under a year now. The first one had to be replaced due to the infamous 'clicking' problem, and now it's started buzzing. It has always made a buzzing noise but it was always very quiet and you couldn't hear it sat away from the tv, just when you stood righ...

Panasonic TH50PX8 VS TH50PX70 for SD TV

Tags: panasonic, Tagged: 13 May 2008
Hello, Can anyone tell me, were is difference between these models TH50PX8 and TH50PX70 in watching SD TV? Which is better for SD TV? I am asking because in my Country Were is no Shops where I can go and compare these two models. In my Country the older model TH50PX70 is more...