LCD/Plasma/CRT/DLP - questions

[andrewfee]

I disagree. It depends on what you have connected, but for everything I've used, 12 is far too high and adds a lot of fake sharpness. On my HD DVD player I usually have the Sharpness set to about 4.

3/4 was the point where most of the edge-enhancement disappeared, but the image was so blurry it felt like everything was out of focus.

It was dependent on each input though - RGB was very soft iirc, so that's why I used a higher value - on most other inputs it was around 7-10.

EDIT: I came across a small snap of the Gamecube running on my 32V2000 - hardly a good test for aliasing, but boy did it look nice:

[Aionic]

I'll be ordering it asap, it seems perfect for me. /pray

Few more questions...

1) I remember Lyris mentioned that there isn't much difference between the S and the V series, is this true? I don't see the point of Sony releasing two models that are pretty much identical.

2) Where can I find a good PS2 component cable at a reasonable price? The only one I can find is the Monster Gamelink 400, the problem being that the only places with reasonable prices seem to be in America.

Thanks. =)

[andrewfee]

I'll be ordering it asap, it seems perfect for me. /pray

Few more questions...

1) I remember Lyris mentioned that there isn't much difference between the S and the V series, is this true? I don't see the point of Sony releasing two models that are pretty much identical.

The only difference is that the V has a Wide Colour Gamut backlight and calls "Live Colour" "Live Colour Creation"

This should, in theory do a better job at reproducing colours, but I've not been able to see both in person. I know that the V has the "wide/normal" colour issues mentioned above, and I think the S is just like a standard LCD. (but it's not as well calibrated out of the box)

Either should be a good buy really, but the V should be the better of the two.

All the image processing, panels etc are supposed to be the same. Just a cheaper chassis on the S.

2) Where can I find a good PS2 component cable at a reasonable price? The only one I can find is the Monster Gamelink 400, the problem being that the only places with reasonable prices seem to be in America.

Thanks. =)

Can't help you there - I ended up with an IXUS lead for ?20, as everywhere was sold out of the official leads at the time - horrible things imo. Quality is ok, but it's a very stiff/awkward lead, and not built very well.

[Lyris]

The only difference is that the V has a Wide Colour Gamut backlight and calls "Live Colour" "Live Colour Creation"

Not true. "Live Colour" is a software feature on both S and V-Series TVs. Confusingly, "Live Colour Creation" is a hardware thing - I think a different colour filter or backlight. And it's only on the V-Series.

[andrewfee]

It's not a hardware thing - it's just that it acts differently on the V due to the wider colour gamut the backlight can reproduce. It is software in both cases which just exaggerates some colours.

You can't add a filter in front of the backlights instantly via a menu option. It's a "filter" in the sense that Photoshop can use "filters."

[krispyk]

Aionic,

If you are buying from JL ( a wise choice ) get a price match with them.

Details here -

Click Here

[Aionic]

Would I be able to match PM using Digital-Point.co.uk? They have it in stock for ?859, including delivery! It sounds almost too good to be true. I know that some other guy in the thread you linked me to used DP...

Also, is this as simple as phoning them up and showing them the site? Not sure what details are needed for this.

[krispyk]

Aionic,
Basically you need to find a shop that has it in stock. Give your JL store the details - price, address and contact number and pass this on to the undersales department. On JL's website theres a page where you can contact them with queries.
Your best bet is to take some time to have a good read through the thread as youll get some decent information there and getting PM's is a bit hit and miss.
As far as I am aware people have got PM's with Digital Point as they have stores.
Good luck!

[Aionic]

Thanks for being so helpful.

I called JL Solihull as soon as they opened, they told me that they would get back to me in 4-5 days. However, it now seems like Digital Point are slow to update their site - It won't be in stock until next week...

Only JL seem to have the KDL-32S2010 in stock. After looking around online, the KDL-32V2000 seems like a better deal for ?1020-50, so I now need to find out who does and doesn't have it in stock.

Edit: Guys, please let me know if you know of any quality component cables. I'll need one for my PS2, GC, DVD player...ok, everything lol.

[krispyk]

Aionic,
What do you intend to rig up to your TV exactly?

If memory serves me correctly you will 2 RGB scarts, 1 Component, 1 VGA and 1 HDMI to play with.

If youre going to use component cables you will probably need to invest in a decent switcher. Im sure somebody will post on here with a few suggestions.

As for Component leads with regards to the GC youre only option is the official one (if you can find one). Try play-asia for starters. Avoid getting ripped off on ebay.

Not to sure about PS2 leads, if you want the best invest in a Monster Cable but this might be a bit pricey. Failing that ebay is probably your friend.

With regards to your DVD player I would buy from Mark Grant - link here

http://www.markgrantcables.co.uk/ind...products_id=11

You wont get a better cable for the price. He does do a slightly pricier version ( which I bought ) but unless you are planning a cable run of about 10 metres the ones on the link should suffice.

[Aionic]

I'm mainly thinking about my PS2 and future PS3, maybe also trying to connect my PC up to it. I'm not really worrying about using too much else atm, I'll be using my PS2 a lot over the next few months.

You're right, I'll eventually need a switcher for my component cables. Feel free to point in the right direction.
I had the similar problem of having 3 RGBs and only one RGB scart on my old Sony CRT, it wasn't pretty.

Don't know why I'm worrying about component cables... It's looking like it'll be awhile before I'm able to find someone to PM with - The S or V series are out of stock with everyone I've tried.

[Concept]

My LG is back on Wednesday after being out in the wilderness for over a month. I hope the problem is fixed - they said they couldn't see it originally when we rang (it's a huge grey stain behind the screen across the entire top that's evident on bright colours so I don't know how they couldn't see it ). Anyway, rang back a week later and they said it had been fixed - so hopefully it isn't a fob off and they're sending it back as is.

I wouldn't mind getting back to some next-gen goodness.

[Lyris]

Funny, when I sent back my ooold Sony LCD for repairs, they "couldn't see any problem" at first either.

Apparently I had taken it in and paid the 60 pounds inspection charge for my own amusement?

[Concept]

It's fixed (well a lot less noticeable).

[MoFo2]

3/4 was the point where most of the edge-enhancement disappeared, but the image was so blurry it felt like everything was out of focus.

It was dependent on each input though - RGB was very soft iirc, so that's why I used a higher value - on most other inputs it was around 7-10.

EDIT: I came across a small snap of the Gamecube running on my 32V2000 - hardly a good test for aliasing, but boy did it look nice:

Have anyone tested the LG 32LX2R? I'm having a hard time choosing between either the Sony-model you refer to or the LG I'm linking to. I can get the LG for ?1040 and the Sony for about ?100 more.