Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-151FD Owners Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Member-38928 · 12-12-2008, 02:43 AM

Hey guys, I have considered upgrading from my Sony 46z4100 lcd to a Pioneer plasma
a few times now, its been back and forth.....from ,ok im gonna do it .
..then to ,no I am just gonna wait a few years to, nope, I better do it because who knows , I may not be here
in a few.

Anyhow I have a few seemingly good deal offers on a Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-151FD.

First off, the screen reflectivity, here is my room .... no you cannot see how
bright it is but this picture can kinda give you an idea.

One reason I chose my current Sony 46Z4100 was the very anti-reflective screen.

I am worried about this.

#2 break-in , how important is this and where can I get a quick education on being a new owner,
I dont have time to read threads.
If one of you would make a quick 151fd new owner's post that would be terrific.

Oh and is $5400 delivered from an authorized dealer decent? Id be pissed if
I bought it and a month from now I hear guys getting them for $3500 .

hmm, seems I had a few other questions but I cannot think of what they were now.

thanks alot!!!!!

Go Blue · 12-12-2008, 02:01 PM

I have a Pio Elite (1150HD) from last year's generation and love it. I have never had an LCD, but I can't even explain how much better the Pio is compared to my 2 previous HDTV's (DLP & LED DLP).

#1 glare is not an issue, at least imo it's not. My room has 3 windows directly opposite my Pio and a sliding glass door.

#2 do not worry about break-in. These sets are top of the line and built to deal with any normal viewing conditions you can throw at it. All you have to do is make sure you don't leave black bars on the screen for days at a time.

bda4life · 12-12-2008, 05:52 PM

I agree with what Schultz said. I just got a Pioneer 111FD (the 50" model) and I love it. It is in my loft and during the day that room can get pretty bright. While the screen is more reflective than an LCD screen, it is not a real problem. Pioneer did a good job with the anti-reflective shield.

As far as a break-in period, I don't buy that philosophy. Now I am not saying you don't have to be careful, but these plasmas are not super sensitive to image retention. Here is what I did, choose the protection setting that makes all non-HD images into zoom mode. In other words, try to limit the black bars in the beginning. The manual decribes the mode to protect the screen and prolong the life of the plasma. I know it is in there, but I am at work and don't have it at my disposal.

Last but not least, I have selected the optimum picture mode. This is the mode that automatically monitors the amount of light in the room and adjusts the picture accordingly.

I have had my Pioneer for 10 days now and I could not be happier. Just as an FYI, I got my 50" for $3799 plus tax. You should be able to find a better price on the 60" than $5400 delivered.

Good luck

Dust · 12-12-2008, 10:22 PM

Check out my HT Gallery and you will see all the windows in my room. Glare has not been an issue for me. You will love the Pioneer Elite. Break-in was not an issue for me. I used mine for TV, Blu-Ray, and Video Games. I've never had a problem and the picture is always simply amazing.

Member-38928 · 12-13-2008, 05:11 AM

Well it happened today , change is here!

new stand going together...

46z and stand removed, new stand in place....

The Kuro... and this is as far as I am going for today, she gets fired up tomorrow....

austin126 · 12-13-2008, 04:38 PM

where did you end up getting it at? these are such great tvs and every time i go to BB i have to stare at it for at least 10 minutes haha

Member-38928 · 12-13-2008, 10:32 PM

Man this thing is sweet, I am getting my first look right now.

This is my first time seeing a 151 in action.

hmm .. i hate to sound like im just bragging but this is the best
HDTV picture I have ever seen..... EVER!!!

petmic10 · 12-15-2008, 02:09 PM

Congrats.

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 12-15-2008, 07:11 PM

AWESOMME!!! that looks sooo nice. Please post more pics of just the TV with Baraka on...thanks

5forfighting · 12-20-2008, 04:36 PM

Can anyone recommend a good wall mount for the Pioneer Elite Kuro 151fd?

TheZoof · 12-24-2008, 02:37 PM

me wants it... the precious.

bda4life · 12-24-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5forfighting

Can anyone recommend a good wall mount for the Pioneer Elite Kuro 151fd?

Check out Monoprice for wall mounts. I bought this one:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

I bought this about 2 weeks ago to mount my Sharp 46" LCD. Besides the price, I liked the fact that this mount can handle up to 175 lbs. I am not sure of the weight of the Pro 151FD, but I can guarantee it is less than 175 lbs.

By the way, I checked out Sanus wall mounts. They were roughly 2X the cost of the Monoprice mounts.

cinephile99 · 03-21-2017, 07:40 AM

If anyone is interested I have a 151 in great condition if anyone wants to buy it????

punisher · 03-21-2017, 03:34 PM

where are you located?

VeryNew · 12-27-2017, 09:46 PM

I have a 8-9 years old pro 101fd kuro. Few weeks ago it started giving me the 8 blue light blinks everytime i switch inputs. Everytime it does it, i have to turn my kuro of for at least minimum of 5 minutes before it can receive video signal again.

Is my kuro dying? If so, Is there a components in it that i can replace to extend it's life?

Please let me know, im not ready get off the plasma bandwagon just yet.

saprano · 12-28-2017, 02:44 AM

Power supply maybe.

Fasteddie516 · 12-29-2017, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeryNew

I have a 8-9 years old pro 101fd kuro. Few weeks ago it started giving me the 8 blue light blinks everytime i switch inputs. Everytime it does it, i have to turn my kuro of for at least minimum of 5 minutes before it can receive video signal again.

Is my kuro dying? If so, Is there a components in it that i can replace to extend it's life?

Please let me know, im not ready get off the plasma bandwagon just yet.

VeryNew,
I had the same exact problem. I contacted Pioneer support & they referred me to a local Authorized Pioneer Repair Shop to fix. Please see my Post regarding my comments & recommendation to repair. See below. Good Luck!
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=168

VeryNew · 01-15-2018, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasteddie516

VeryNew,
I had the same exact problem. I contacted Pioneer support & they referred me to a local Authorized Pioneer Repair Shop to fix. Please see my Post regarding my comments & recommendation to repair. See below. Good Luck!
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=168

Thank you so much, I'll look up an authorized repair center in my area.

Auditor55 · 01-13-2018, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedisprite

I was very lucky to pick up a near mint 151fd on eBay for a steal a few months back and its easily as good if not better than my 2016 Vizio 65in 4K tv. There's just something about the black levels and motion handling on the KUROs that isn't matched today by modern sets.

Today's TV's a mostly big and super bright. Other than OLED, they're still lacking deep blacks.

Louisville Slugger · 01-29-2018, 03:49 PM

I think my dad's 6010 died last night. His receiver uses S-Video for the OSD which wasn't working. We plugged it into an old monitor and it worked. We tried rebooting the TV to see if it fixed the input issue. Now when the TV powers up we get "preparing to start" then that goes away and 12 blinks from the blue light. Sounds like a power supply/main board issue.

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12-12-2008, 02:43 AM	#1
Member-38928 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:190	Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-151FD Owners Thread Hey guys, I have considered upgrading from my Sony 46z4100 lcd to a Pioneer plasma a few times now, its been back and forth.....from ,ok im gonna do it . ..then to ,no I am just gonna wait a few years to, nope, I better do it because who knows , I may not be here in a few. Anyhow I have a few seemingly good deal offers on a Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-151FD. First off, the screen reflectivity, here is my room .... no you cannot see how bright it is but this picture can kinda give you an idea. One reason I chose my current Sony 46Z4100 was the very anti-reflective screen. I am worried about this. #2 break-in , how important is this and where can I get a quick education on being a new owner, I dont have time to read threads. If one of you would make a quick 151fd new owner's post that would be terrific. Oh and is $5400 delivered from an authorized dealer decent? Id be pissed if I bought it and a month from now I hear guys getting them for $3500 . hmm, seems I had a few other questions but I cannot think of what they were now. thanks alot!!!!! Last edited by bentvalve; 03-28-2017 at 03:30 AM.

12-12-2008, 02:01 PM	#2
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	I have a Pio Elite (1150HD) from last year's generation and love it. I have never had an LCD, but I can't even explain how much better the Pio is compared to my 2 previous HDTV's (DLP & LED DLP). #1 glare is not an issue, at least imo it's not. My room has 3 windows directly opposite my Pio and a sliding glass door. #2 do not worry about break-in. These sets are top of the line and built to deal with any normal viewing conditions you can throw at it. All you have to do is make sure you don't leave black bars on the screen for days at a time.

12-12-2008, 05:52 PM	#3
bda4life Active Member Member since:May 2007	I agree with what Schultz said. I just got a Pioneer 111FD (the 50" model) and I love it. It is in my loft and during the day that room can get pretty bright. While the screen is more reflective than an LCD screen, it is not a real problem. Pioneer did a good job with the anti-reflective shield. As far as a break-in period, I don't buy that philosophy. Now I am not saying you don't have to be careful, but these plasmas are not super sensitive to image retention. Here is what I did, choose the protection setting that makes all non-HD images into zoom mode. In other words, try to limit the black bars in the beginning. The manual decribes the mode to protect the screen and prolong the life of the plasma. I know it is in there, but I am at work and don't have it at my disposal. Last but not least, I have selected the optimum picture mode. This is the mode that automatically monitors the amount of light in the room and adjusts the picture accordingly. I have had my Pioneer for 10 days now and I could not be happier. Just as an FYI, I got my 50" for $3799 plus tax. You should be able to find a better price on the 60" than $5400 delivered. Good luck

12-12-2008, 10:22 PM	#4
Dust Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:213	Check out my HT Gallery and you will see all the windows in my room. Glare has not been an issue for me. You will love the Pioneer Elite. Break-in was not an issue for me. I used mine for TV, Blu-Ray, and Video Games. I've never had a problem and the picture is always simply amazing.

12-13-2008, 05:11 AM	#5
Member-38928 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:190	Well it happened today , change is here! new stand going together... 46z and stand removed, new stand in place.... The Kuro... and this is as far as I am going for today, she gets fired up tomorrow....

12-13-2008, 04:38 PM	#6
austin126 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Maryland Trading Score:14	where did you end up getting it at? these are such great tvs and every time i go to BB i have to stare at it for at least 10 minutes haha

12-13-2008, 10:32 PM	#7
Member-38928 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:190	Man this thing is sweet, I am getting my first look right now. This is my first time seeing a 151 in action. hmm .. i hate to sound like im just bragging but this is the best HDTV picture I have ever seen..... EVER!!!

12-15-2008, 02:09 PM	#8
petmic10 Active Member Member since:Aug 2008	Congrats.

12-15-2008, 07:11 PM	#9
PSB_Paradigm_HSU Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:VA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:23	AWESOMME!!! that looks sooo nice. Please post more pics of just the TV with Baraka on...thanks

12-20-2008, 04:36 PM	#10
5forfighting New Member Member since:Dec 2008	Can anyone recommend a good wall mount for the Pioneer Elite Kuro 151fd?

12-24-2008, 02:37 PM	#11
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	me wants it... the precious.

03-21-2017, 07:40 AM	#13
cinephile99 New Member Member since:Mar 2017	If anyone is interested I have a 151 in great condition if anyone wants to buy it????

03-21-2017, 03:34 PM	#14
punisher Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2010 Location:MSG CHASE BRIDGE Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:222	where are you located?

12-27-2017, 09:46 PM	#15
VeryNew Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vancouver Home Theater Gallery:27	I have a 8-9 years old pro 101fd kuro. Few weeks ago it started giving me the 8 blue light blinks everytime i switch inputs. Everytime it does it, i have to turn my kuro of for at least minimum of 5 minutes before it can receive video signal again. Is my kuro dying? If so, Is there a components in it that i can replace to extend it's life? Please let me know, im not ready get off the plasma bandwagon just yet.

12-28-2017, 02:44 AM	#16
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Power supply maybe.

01-29-2018, 03:49 PM	#20
Louisville Slugger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Shrewsbury, MA Home Theater Gallery:58 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:838 Trading Score:3	I think my dad's 6010 died last night. His receiver uses S-Video for the OSD which wasn't working. We plugged it into an old monitor and it worked. We tried rebooting the TV to see if it fixed the input issue. Now when the TV powers up we get "preparing to start" then that goes away and 12 blinks from the blue light. Sounds like a power supply/main board issue.

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