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iwantanewtv Unregistered guest | I bought the Panasonic 50" DLP. I would like to know what cables I should use and which inputs they should be hooked to? I have Direct TV with the HD box, no surround sound and just a regular dvd player. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to calibrate the set? Thanks for your time and your opinions. |
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New member Username: ImustbecrazyPost Number: 10 Registered: Sep-05 | Greetings iwantanewtv; My I suggest that you post the model number, so we (us users) can tell you what ports/inputs are located on the back. |
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iwantanewtv Unregistered guest | It's the Panasonic PT-50DL54. Thanks. |
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Silver Member Username: FyiDallas, Texas Post Number: 267 Registered: May-05 | Most use component (Y, Pr, Pb) cables for video from a set top box. DVI/HDMI works best for a DVD player. You should really get yourself a surround sound receiver to enjoy digital 5.1 audio. It really makes the home theater experience worthwhile and they don't cost very much. |
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Silver Member Username: Tombo777Post Number: 732 Registered: Jul-05 | I don't understand why people spend this kind of money without researching all aspects of ownership. Amazing BTW Before you rip the box open. You better order a lamp. https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-video/121989.html https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-video/163150.html https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-video/121989.html |
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Silver Member Username: FyiDallas, Texas Post Number: 275 Registered: May-05 | Having a spare is always a good idea when you choose a consumable lamp projection technology. There are many variables with lamp life. Manufacturing, transportation, cycles, operating temperature, proper cooling, etc. Running a small UPS for proper cool down during a power outage is a must. The Pani DLP uses a better lamp and cooling design than the Pani LCxx models. |
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iwantanewtv Unregistered guest | Thanks for the info FYI, but what brand of cables should I buy? Do you have any suggestions about how to get the set calibrated correctly? |
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Silver Member Username: FyiDallas, Texas Post Number: 343 Registered: May-05 | I found double shielded Phillips gold plated component cables at Target for $20. Use a DVD movie with a THX setup . I used the "Ladder 49" DVD. There are others,though. Some purchase Video Essentials or Avia from eBay. I think the THX does just as well and you get to watch the movie. |
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Silver Member Username: Hd_fanaticBoise, ID Post Number: 130 Registered: May-05 | To "iwantanewtv" Check out these cables from http://www.knukonceptz.com/. I just ordered their component cables and some rca cables. The 4M Component cables were 18 bucks plus 5 bucks shipping, and they say that they are comparable to Monster video 3's which cost about 80 bucks retail. I did some internet searches and everyone that has tried them seems to be very satisfied. I should get them by the end of the week. I will post back when I get them to report back. |
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Bronze Member Username: ImustbecrazyPost Number: 17 Registered: Sep-05 | Radio Shack has 6" DVI to HDMI cable for $49. BestBuy want $150 for the Monster cable, |
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Silver Member Username: Hd_fanaticBoise, ID Post Number: 138 Registered: May-05 | I am not sold on Radio Shack's cables. I bought some of their gold plated versions, and they ended up coming appart at the connnector. Maybe their newer versions are better, but I will not spend my money to find out. There are much better and cheaper alternatives. Check out the cable forum for more info. https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/accessories/51.html |