Pan Pt47wx53

[ElectroFreak]

First off, I just stumbled across this forum and there's a lot of great info here....Hello all :cool:

Here's my deal...

I'm interested in buying the above mentioned TV but am a little leary of projection screens. I was at circuit city yesterday and I fell in love with the picture on the tv...not sure if I want the bigger one yet but either way, the picture on both was great!

I have a few questions so hopefully I can get some answers


1) I am moving and my new service will be comcast (in Massachusetts) which according to their website they have an add-on HDTV box for an additional price per month. Will the HDTV box allow me to view all channels regardless if they are in HD or will I only be able to view HD broadcasted channels? If that is the case, what are my options?

2) I read on a post that the model I mentioned (actually an older model) had a problem with "burn-in" while watching tv in 4:3 format. Is this still the case or did they fix that? The saleman mentioned NOTHING about that problem to me. Thankfully, I never trust salesman and decided to do my own research! Would I have to watch tv in WIDE mode just to prevent the burn in?

3) Would using PIP cause a burn-in similar to the above question?

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Assuming they haven't fixed that problem...
Why on earth would they make the option for 4:3 KNOWING it will cause damage??? That is just plain WRONG
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4) I realize the regular channels that don't have HD broadcast won't be as clear as it could be, BUT if I were running just digital cable would the picture be satisfactory? Basically, would the picture be close to what a regular Tv would be like running digital..or would it look terrible because of the size of the tv?

Any other useful buying tips or any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance
It's the ElectoFreaks dream to watch a kick butt DVD on a HUGE TV :D

[57U]

1. The Cable STB (set-top-box) will allow you to tune all channels (that you subscribe to).

2. Burn in is an issue with almost all types of TV. Type "burn" into the sites search engine - lots of posts on the subject.

Also, look at the FAQ section - especially the post "what you need to do to your new HDTV".

3. Yes, but using POP is probably a small portion of the time, so burn in should not be an issue unless you use POP more than 15% of the time. 4:3 is one of the aspect ratios used for programming. The manufacturers left it as an option, so you can watch some programming this way, but if you watch too much, you'll get burn in. They warn about this in the operating manuals.

4. As TVs get bigger, they show more of the imperfections in the source material. If your signal is good, it looks good. If it's lousy it looks lousy and "big", so you notice it more.

5. Tips - look in the FAQs.

[spaceman_spiff]

I have last years model of your TV. I have had good picture quality with both HD and regular SD signals. DVDs look great. I have had it for almost 10 months. Love it.
Good Luck :)

[ElectroFreak]

Does anyone know the resolution on this tv? the dpi? 790 or 1080? or less?

[57U]

This TV has 1080i lines of vertical resolution or 480P lines of vertical resolution. (These are not DPI - these are lines.)

Interestingly, the spec says the unit has "only" 850 lines of horizontal resolution. This is a relatively low number but some manufacturers quote low numbers for some reason (Pioneer for example), while others quote higher numbers - 1280 lines for Hitachi for example.

When most RPTVs are actually tested for horizontal resolution, they usually achieve about 1000-1100 lines. Direct View TVs rarely have more than 900-1000 lines horizontally. Please don't confuse vertical and horizontal resolution.

In order to be called an HDTV, a TV must be capable (as a minimum) of 1080i lines vertically or 720P lines vertically - the latter being more difficult to achieve and therefore typically in more costly sets.

http://www.onecall.com/PID_18837.htm#FID_1457

[ElectroFreak]

So is that good?
lol I'm such a projection screen NEWBIE
:D

[57U]

Originally posted by ElectroFreak So is that good? I know it's a cliché, but basically you get what you pay for. The more you spend, the better TV you'll get and the better the picture will likely be.

If you compare TVs in the same price range, the picture quality doesn't tend to vary much.

[ElectroFreak]

ok thanks...

Well, basically that tv was the one I thought had the nicest picture and it's in my budget...I would love to go higher but I will never justify spending anything more than that ;) I think for my wants and needs...that tv is suffiecient for me!

I want the 53 but I just feel that is too big (if that's possible :D )

[57U]

Make sure you check out the FAQs - lots of hints in there. Especially the post "what you need to do to your new HDTV".

[ElectroFreak]

awwww yeah..I bought the TV yesterday! It was marked down $300 so how could I resist :D

Getting it delivered next saturday when I move into my new place...wooo hooooo!!! Also bought the sound & vision DVD so I can get the best quality out of it...hopefully :o

I'll let ya know what I think of it when I get it....

I'm so excited, I feel like a little kid waiting for X-mas morning!!!!!!

[spaceman_spiff]

Congratulations on your purchase !
Enjoy your new toy :)

[hawks066]

Good buy.. That's great. I hope to have the same emotion in a couple weeks when i get my 53wx53. Can't wait!

[ElectroFreak]

I'm in love...this tv is the bombdiggity!!!
I watched the Sound & Vision video and he helped a great deal...thank god cuz my settings were waaaay off from what I thought was correct! I def. recommend getting this video!!!

[ElectroFreak]

Ok heres a little more excitement from me...

So yesterday I finally sat down, relaxed after my long weekend of moving and unpacking and watched my first DVD with this TV and my surround sound.....
all I can say is WOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW

I watched Lord of the Rings - Two Towers and it was AMAZING
honestly, it was better than being at the theatre! The picture was just intensifying...I can't even explain it! I couldn't even believe my eyes! I am in love with a TV...forget my girlfriend..I'm getting a ring for the TV!! HAHA

Sound I'm used to cuz I've been using it for a while but the TV just completed everything!!

Seriously, anyone lookin to buy a projection screen tv I would def. consider this one as an option!!! Great Great quality...

Only thing I don't like about the tv is you have to skip through all the component channels (video 1, video 2, etc...) that are not in use....but oh well, I just memorized how many button presses it takes to get back to where I want so it's no big deal....kinda like "how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop....1....2......3.....)
LOL
:D


Also, I want to thank 57U for all his advice and time he puts into this board..I read and have learned alot from this place which made my buying experience pleasurable!!! Thanks buddy!!

I'll be stickin around for a while :)

[57U]

Originally posted by ElectroFreak
Only thing I don't like about the tv is you have to skip through all the component channels (video 1, video 2, etc...) that are not in use.... I'm happy to have been of assistance.

Regarding your input issue mentioned above, some TVs allow you to hit "input" followed by the input number to get direct access to that input. (Input - 5).

Some TVs also allow you to "delete" unused inputs from the "scan", eliminating some button presses.

If the Panny doesn't do that either, it may have some "hidden codes" that the TV receives but are not available from the remote supplied with the TV. These hidden codes can sometimes be accessed by universal remotes. You may wish to do some digging (over at remote central.com for example if this bothers you a lot.)

[fleegs79]

Originally posted by ElectroFreak
Only thing I don't like about the tv is you have to skip through all the component channels (video 1, video 2, etc...) that are not in use....
I just bought this tv yesterday. To delete the component channels you're not using, go to the menu.

-Channels
-down to Other Adj.
-Input Label
Then you can change to name to skip, to skip the input.

Hope that helps. I'm really loving this tv so far.

[57U]

fleegs79. Thanks for the input and welcome to the forum

[ElectroFreak]

fleegs thanks alot!!! I will try that when I get home from work today

[spaceman_spiff]

Thank you fleegs79, I didnt know you could do that. I will check that on my TV tonight. :)

[fleegs79]

No problem. I found it on some other board when I was researching the tv. It is definatly needed with the number of inputs on this thing. It is my first tv with inputs above regular video plugs.

[ElectroFreak]

Originally posted by fleegs79
I just bought this tv yesterday. To delete the component channels you're not using, go to the menu.

-Channels
-down to Other Adj.
-Input Label
Then you can change to name to skip, to skip the input.

Hope that helps. I'm really loving this tv so far.

by the way...fleegs, it worked great..THANK YOU soooo much..
I hated pressing the button 350 times to get to where I want ;)

[fleegs79]

Your welcome. I don't know what I would do if I had to flip through all of the inputs. I have a tough time flipping through 3 of them right now.

[spaceman_spiff]

I use the R-tune button on the remote to switch back to the previous input that I was watching. I know its not much help, but eases switching inputs a bit.

[rodman9866]

hey guys this board is awesome and thanks to everyone for all there inputs.

i've had the same old, and i mean old tv for like 20 years as long as i can remember....the ones that you need the y-connector to even get the standard cable connection on. so it finally died and i am pretty much bent on getting this panny PT-53WX53. i saw the 47WX53 at best buy and they said they have te 53WX53 at one of there warehouses and it would look the same sharpness and quality just bigger. is this true? you guys who purchased the 53WX53 mind tellign me how muuch you paid? at BB they are asking about 1600 bucks. i dont even think they carried that model at circuit city that i went to or at tweeter.......damn those guys at tweeter! :mad:

i am trying to hol dout till black friday in hopes they will have like 200 bucks off the tv but i doubt it. anyway i will be purchasing this tv before the end of the month so any more encouragement or comments are greatly appreciated.

you guys ROCK!! :D

[hawks066]

A Local Shop had a special for the 53wx53 around here. Last week is was selling for 1399 on sale, and the 47 was the same price.