Panny 50" 850U - Blu-ray Forum

al210 · 08-28-2008, 11:18 PM

Well,

Just pulled the trigger on this baby for $2499.99 @ my local Tweeter.

I told the salesman that I wanted the 800U but they didn't have it. So he offered me this one and maked it down

from the $2875.99 tag they had on it.

I will be picking it up tomorrow.

This will be my first plasma.

I have only read about the 800U with its THX mode but the 850U don't have that.

Anyone have this unit? What about the settings and how do you like it?

sokrman14 · 08-28-2008, 11:32 PM

It is the same TV as the 800u, plus it adds an ethernet port to stream data like weather, traffic, etc. It doesnt comply with THX because it adds extra video processing that can't be turned off, therefore no THX mode, meaning if you want it to achieve a more "realistic" picture you need to have it professionally calibrated. The 800u has a THX setting which sets it to near ISF calibration settings. The settings out of the box will look good, but be too punchy and too much contrast. That is normal for all TV's these days though, but the most realistic picture will need to get ISF calibration

allstar780 · 08-28-2008, 11:32 PM

Yeah the one thing you lose is the THX mode, the things you gain are IPTV and more adjustable settings

you'll LOVE this TV when you get it home

al210 · 08-30-2008, 07:16 PM

Wow!

This thing is amazing. I never knew how non black my dlp was.
I guess this is due to the contrast ratio.

Anyone have any suggested settings for the 850U to maximize for blu-ray?

arush5268d · 08-30-2008, 07:21 PM

You really should calibrate the set yourself.

Your lighting situation, BD player / other video sourches / and set nuances all make a big difference in the final outcome.

Also, you should calibrate the set again once it has been broken in.

crackinhedz · 08-31-2008, 07:09 PM

Plasma Break-In-DVD

TooBlu · 08-31-2008, 08:04 PM

I have the 800u and LOVE IT. I went from a LCD to DLP to Plasma, Very happy with it..sometimes the fans can blow a little loud and the "Flicker" on 24p is noticable... THX is a MUST!!!...That mode is the best ever

TooBlu · 08-31-2008, 08:04 PM

Panasonic said they would NOT recommend the BREAK IN DVD...

crackinhedz · 08-31-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Panasonic said they would NOT recommend the BREAK IN DVD...

...and we all know how knowledgeable customer service can be.

My_Two_Cents · 08-31-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooBlu

Panasonic said they would NOT recommend the BREAK IN DVD...

It may or may not help, but it certainly would not hurt. I downloaded the images to my PS3 and looped them for ~200 hours. Never had any burn-in or IR on my other 2 plasmas, but wanted a bit more piece of mind with my latest 58" set. So far, no problems and my son games CONSTANTLY.

crackinhedz · 08-31-2008, 08:27 PM

the idea of using the 'break in dvd' is to wear in the phosphors equally over time.

My_Two_Cents · 08-31-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

the idea of using the 'break in dvd' is to wear in the phosphors equally over time.

Correct. But the reason for using it is to equally wear the phosphors during the "critical" period up to 100-200 hours where some claim plasmas are most succeptable to burn-in from static images or watching content with horizontal/vertical bars. Not sure what scientific research has been done to show this, but I figured it didn't hurt me any "breaking the set in".

al210 · 09-02-2008, 04:13 PM

I have been watching all types of programs for 3 days now on my new 850U.

Logos, blackbars, sports tickers etc. I have yet to see any IR of any kind.

08-28-2008, 11:18 PM	#1
al210 Member Member since:Apr 2008	Panny 50" 850U Well, Just pulled the trigger on this baby for $2499.99 @ my local Tweeter. I told the salesman that I wanted the 800U but they didn't have it. So he offered me this one and maked it down from the $2875.99 tag they had on it. I will be picking it up tomorrow. This will be my first plasma. I have only read about the 800U with its THX mode but the 850U don't have that. Anyone have this unit? What about the settings and how do you like it?

08-30-2008, 07:16 PM	#4
al210 Member Member since:Apr 2008	Wow! This thing is amazing. I never knew how non black my dlp was. I guess this is due to the contrast ratio. Anyone have any suggested settings for the 850U to maximize for blu-ray? Last edited by al210; 08-30-2008 at 08:16 PM.

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08-28-2008, 11:32 PM	#2
sokrman14 Special Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:Omaha, NE Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	It is the same TV as the 800u, plus it adds an ethernet port to stream data like weather, traffic, etc. It doesnt comply with THX because it adds extra video processing that can't be turned off, therefore no THX mode, meaning if you want it to achieve a more "realistic" picture you need to have it professionally calibrated. The 800u has a THX setting which sets it to near ISF calibration settings. The settings out of the box will look good, but be too punchy and too much contrast. That is normal for all TV's these days though, but the most realistic picture will need to get ISF calibration

08-28-2008, 11:32 PM	#3
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	Yeah the one thing you lose is the THX mode, the things you gain are IPTV and more adjustable settings you'll LOVE this TV when you get it home

08-30-2008, 07:21 PM	#5
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	You really should calibrate the set yourself. Your lighting situation, BD player / other video sourches / and set nuances all make a big difference in the final outcome. Also, you should calibrate the set again once it has been broken in.

08-31-2008, 07:09 PM	#6
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Plasma Break-In-DVD

08-31-2008, 08:04 PM	#7
TooBlu Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Tampa Blu-ray collection:261	I have the 800u and LOVE IT. I went from a LCD to DLP to Plasma, Very happy with it..sometimes the fans can blow a little loud and the "Flicker" on 24p is noticable... THX is a MUST!!!...That mode is the best ever

08-31-2008, 08:27 PM	#11
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	the idea of using the 'break in dvd' is to wear in the phosphors equally over time.

09-02-2008, 04:13 PM	#13
al210 Member Member since:Apr 2008	I have been watching all types of programs for 3 days now on my new 850U. Logos, blackbars, sports tickers etc. I have yet to see any IR of any kind.

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