| Author |
Thread: Archive through January 04, 2004 |
    
|
| Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 03:12 pm: |
|
What did you use for a price match g.
Did you get the 10% Saturday AM deal? |
|
Relevant Product Info
|
|
|
| Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 09:05 pm: |
|
Why is everyone trying to get over on Sears ?
You think your getting over on them . News Flash Your not! The only one your walking on is the salesperson that helped you . And I know frist hand . I work for Sears and All your doing is taking money away from me . I have seen this web site 2 times and All I can say is Thanks for taking money away from me! The pay is not that great at Sears. Good for you if you think your getting over on Sears Your not I hope your all happy that you taking money from my family |
|
| Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 09:29 pm: |
|
Are you suggesting we all pay retail to all sales people because you dont get quite the comission that you would otherwise. YA RIGHT!
Have you ever bought a new car?
These guy's are probably the worst, they play major games in order to separate you from as much of your money as possible.
But when you buy a car youre gonna say to the salesman "Ah you pore guy let me give you sticker price" right.
I wish there was'nt all this haggling crap to deal with, but there is, and what's wrong with trying to beat them at there own game.
How many time have you taken advantage of people, maybe an elderly lady that just wants to purchase a new TV cause hers took a dump, and you sold her more than she needed for top dollar.
I could go on and on dude.............. |
New member Username: Ravenwood
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 12:46 am: |
|
I plan on installing my set in a fairly small room and will be sitting 10 to 12 feet away from the set. Anybody out there in that situation. Is picture bright from that distance? I know that in some stores the picture looked best from some twenty feet but the salesman said they believed their bulb was defective. Any comments would be helpful since I am awaiting delivery and can still cancel. Thanks. |
New member Username: Lukas
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 09:33 am: |
|
I agree with "pvbj". Negotiating is part of the sales experience, whether it's for a car, TV, home, etc.
With respect to purchasing the TV, I've found that the salesperson is more open to negotiation if you throw in the "Sears protection plan" for 3 or 5 years. Reason being is because a Sears salesperson actually has a higher commission percentage (10% as opposed to 3% on the product)and a "quota" to fulfill for the protection plans. This is where Sears makes the most of their money (I know because I worked their for 2 months part-time).
Long story made short, work the internet price option as best you can. If you really want to play a bargaining chip, say you don't NEED the TV. This is just a "nice-to-have" (i.e. play the waiting game). With the economy the way it is, any retail store is looking to make a sale. Also, 3 days before the Thanksgiving holiday, CC had the Hitachi TV at $2599 after a $300 mail-in-rebate, which means the TV could go back to that price. If Sears pulls the 30-day price match rule, try to push for the match immediately. Bottom line is that it's all about presentation.
Good luck to everyone. This dialogue has been helpful. And 10 to 12 feet away is optimal viewing. Six to eight feet is pushing it. |
New member Username: Seeker
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 04:16 pm: |
|
First we have "Lordsears" offering the set for $3299, with just the Saturday 10% discount and acting like he's doing us a favor, which he definitely is not, then we get some guy telling us we should pay full price since he's not paid well enough unless he sticks it to us...just what kind of people does Sears have working for them?
I went to Sears and "followed the script" and got all the discounts etc. that are described above...yes, I spent the $419 on the three year service plan even though I know that retailers pay service companies $200 for a FIVE (5) year protection plan and since Sears is "self insured", I'm sure they"re making a lot of mark up on their service agreement, so I'm not crying for them...besides,for every one person that beats them, there's probably 20 or 30 that gets to pay more than they should.
By the way, "Anonymous", if you don't like the game is played and you think you're underpaid, do us all a favor and find another line of work. My salesman at Sears was a pleasure to work with and when I purchase somethig else, I'll definitely see him...Maybe "Anonymous" doesn't get too many return customers BECAUSEOF HIS ATTITUDE! |
New member Username: Lordsears
Post Number: 8
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 07:53 pm: |
|
Yeah Circuit City was doing some CRAZY pricing eith that. I told my manager about my posts on this sight and he replied, "CC was doing some wierd stuff with that TV." Meaning, "Yeah I guess we could price it at that price. Now If I did it more then once I bet my store manager would have my kudos tied in a sling so I won't go that low, but feel free to use the Circuit City pitch as well. I do not view this price matching as a bad thing, I just want to keep my job  ...
If it were up to me I'd sell every TV I could as low as I could. If I sold 10 T.V.'s instead of 2 I'd be happy! I still feel I get low lowest current/future price for my customers. I can't match Internet pricing though... |
New member Username: Lordsears
Post Number: 9
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 07:53 pm: |
|
Yeah Circuit City was doing some CRAZY pricing eith that. I told my manager about my posts on this sight and he replied, "CC was doing some wierd stuff with that TV." Meaning, "Yeah I guess we could price it at that price. Now If I did it more then once I bet my store manager would have my kudos tied in a sling so I won't go that low, but feel free to use the Circuit City pitch as well. I do not view this price matching as a bad thing, I just want to keep my job ...
If it were up to me I'd sell every TV I could as low as I could. If I sold 10 T.V.'s instead of 2 I'd be happy! I still feel I get low lowest current/future price for my customers. I can't match Internet pricing though... |
New member Username: Lordsears
Post Number: 10
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 08:01 pm: |
|
Best Deal: Some people bend the rules, I being a guy who is trying to put myself through college, and support myself off this job, cannot take as many "risks" with mark downs. If you got the deal I am hapy for you. If you came into my store and asked me for that deal I would probably not give it to you. Would I ask my manager for you? Yes. I would. Hell, I just learned my brother in law knowcked about 25% - 30% off of a floor display Plasma. Sales isn't all about selling the customer it's about selling the manager too. Plus he's got about 15 more years with the company then I do. He's got bigger balls to do stuff like that then I do. IF I had my degree and some other job lined up I'd markdown everything in the store :P I just can't do it cause I would risk losing my job. |
|
|
New member Username: Hitachi_guy
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 10:36 pm: |
|
I have a second 50V500 (and my second is a 50V500A which Hitachi assures me is no diferent) because CC would not match a price and I have noticed in my second set that it is not as good a picture as the first, i.e. more pixelation, more pinkish hue on the whites, etc....do the settings on televisions vary that much (within the same model) that I should be able to notice this? The first set was perfect out of the box...do I need what is called "calibration" on this set or am I just crazy? I saved $350 but if my picture is like this I should spend the extra $ and get my first set back......help.......
|
|
| Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 09:22 am: |
|
Ravenwood - I have a 60V500 and watch it from 12 ft away and it is beautiful. Your room size will be perfect for either size set. |
|
| Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 09:34 am: |
|
Why is everyone trying to get over on Sears ?
You think your getting over on them . News Flash Your not! The only one your walking on is the salesperson that helped you . And I know frist hand . I work for Sears and All your doing is taking money away from me . I have seen this web site 2 times and All I can say is Thanks for taking money away from me! The pay is not that great at Sears. Good for you if you think your getting over on Sears Your not I hope your all happy that you taking money from my family
So you want all of us to go buy from your competitors?
Assure you that they are more than happy to take our money and HH Gregg will beat my Sears price by another 10%. I did not go there because I like Sears for their service and I like my Sears sales Rep. I will buy from him and send more business to him. If he decides it is not profitable, he does not have to sell.
If we all go to your competitors, you will get NO MONEY!. By the way, Sears list prices for any eletronics suck!!! |
|
| Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 12:07 pm: |
|
Does anyone know that if you get a Dish Network HDTV receiver if you still need to get another HDTV receiver to go along with this TV? |
New member Username: Lordsears
Post Number: 11
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 04:37 pm: |
|
NO the DISH HDTV reciever should be fine. Also, It should have an antenna input on the back. You can use that to get your locals in HD and stop paying Dish for local channels... though I do not know if your locals are always being broadcast in Digital or just during HD broadcasts. If someone could test that out for me it would be awesome. |
New member Username: Surly
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 04:43 pm: |
|
Ok here is what im going to do this satuday.
Im going to sears and have them price match $3099.00 CC price + Additional 10% off
= $2790 BEFORE TAX + Paypal Debit Card 1.5% Cashback $41.85
NEW total: $2748.15 before taxes
Is this a good price? has anyone found it cheaper?
Im from La Puente, California |
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 12:22 am: |
|
I just purchased the TV at Sears in Corona, CA for $2699.00 thanks to Anonymous' links on this thread. However, I couldn't get the Sat extra 10% off deal because the saleman told me I can only get "either-or". I also got $100 instant discount that Sears currently has for purchasing any TV over $999.99. Total is about $2800. No stand though. |
New member Username: Surly
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 02:22 am: |
|
where did you get the price match from and how much was it?
|
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 02:53 am: |
|
Raul,
I used these online links from an earlier post:
http://www.shopsunshine.com/Item.asp?Pid=1130&Item_Id=546
http://store.yahoo.com/cyberdiscountwarehouse-buys/50v500.html
http://store.yahoo.com/thedigitalauthority/50v500.html
Or you can search for cheapest prices from http://froogle.google.com
Note that some stores do not accept online price match. It depends on your luck ;-) |
New member Username: Surly
Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 02:57 am: |
|
Thanks bro i just found one for $2649 from redondo beach
http://store.yahoo.com/amsus/hi5050di16lc.html
Hopefully sears will take this |
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 03:29 am: |
|
Thanks to this board, I finally purchased a new television.
Sears pricematched my local Ultimate Electronics at 2899.99.
Sears credited 110% of the difference, subtracting 23.50 reflecting the $235 difference
Received the $100 instant big screen rebate
Plus the 10% holiday sale, and free delivery.
The pre-tax total was: $2498.
I went ahead and bit the bullet by purchasing Sears 5-year protection plan. It is expensive, but I believe Sears coverage is greater than any other vendor's on the market. Most importantly, it covers the bulb which is guaranteed to go out during that time. Currently, the bulb averages 300 dollars, a service call 100+, as well as labor. I figure that with one service visit, the plan pays for itself, in addition to covering all other kinds of problems, including cosmetic damage.
I would kindly like to thank everyone for their info, and look forward to enjoying a wonderful high definition experience with this tv. |
New member Username: Teawalker007
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 10:57 am: |
|
Guys,
I have called Sears in Columbus, OH and they are not honoring the discounted price any more. The manager said the price match thing from internet is getting them soooo.. many calls and they are not honoring those any more even if you have the receipt copy. He is saying the price is firm now ($3250/). I think who ever got this TV earlier at $2400 are really lucky I guess. |
New member Username: Tony
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 12:41 pm: |
|
I just bought the 50V500, but the picture looks really bad. Pixelation, ghosting, shadows which are very distinct on the text. I used the 811 HDTV branf new receiver from DishNetrworks. I alos used the DVD player. Did anyone have a similar experience ? Thanks in advance |
New member Username: Seeker
Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 01:15 pm: |
|
For those of you looking for Sears to Price Match, you must get a quote from a store having a physical showroom, not just a web site. I was told this and went home and did what they required...ShopSunshine.com is a "local" store in my area, N.J. When I went back, there was absolutely no problem. They price matched, gave me 10% of the difference, $100 instant rebate for TV over $499, mail in rebate for $49 delivery charge, and today (Saturday), went back and received 10% off special 7-10AM that has been running and salesman said it probably will continue AFTER Christmas. Buy your set TODAY and get all the discounts except the 10% and if they offer the Sat. special within the next 30 days as the salesman thinks, go back for a refund. Stand is greatly over-priced and Sears warranty is expensive but , hey, if you save $1000.00, let them live a little too. You need the stand and the warranty will be cheap IF you need service. |
New member Username: Seeker
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 01:27 pm: |
|
P.S. to above...Sears MUST price match IF you find a local retail store, even on the internet. Go to Sears.com and print out their price match policy and if you get a hard time, show it to them and don't take NO for an answer. It will be the manager that is going against Sears written policy and I don't think he/she will do that...if so, speak to the STORE manager. |
New member Username: Surly
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 05:16 pm: |
|
I just got mine today and sears price matched circuit city 3099 - 10%
Total was $2973.28 tax tax+delivery included.
Also i have a $50 rebate for the delivery so n ow its $2923.28 + 1.5% cash back from paypal cause i used my paypal debit card total was a little under $2900.00 about $2889.00
Weird too because westcovina.california sears charged more and Hacienda Heights.California charged less.
Thank guys for all your posting and updates this site made us all a little heavier on the wallet. |
New member Username: Newbieny
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 07:50 pm: |
|
I did it today, finally. I actually just used the printout from an online store provided by someone a few posts back. I did also mention that circuit city had it on sale for the same price ($2699) at the end of November, to make it more accoutable I guess. The saleman was pretty young and eager. He ran back and forth a few times, and about 40 minutes later, it's done. So the final price is $2699-$45 (10% price diff) - $265 (10% off Saturday before 10am), for around $2389 + tax. To show my appreication to him, I ordered the stand there without too much argument (only with the 10% off). This is at a sears store in Boston area.
Now I can't wait for its arrival (the day after Xmas). Thanks everyone on this forum for making this deal happen! |
New member Username: Teawalker007
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 09:30 pm: |
|
Circuit City gave a deal of 3296 out the door including tax, delivary and 4 year warranty (499) |
|
| Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 01:12 pm: |
|
What is the leadtime / delivery date you're getting? In So. Cal, Sears is quoting mid January for delivery. |
New member Username: Marble68
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 01:53 pm: |
|
Hi all. I bought the 50V500 yesterday. I was set on the Sony. However, I couldn't seem to find one in my area (I'm in Dallas / Ft. Worth). No matter how hard I tried, I could find one and no one would sell me a floor model. After about 6 stores and many phone calls, I finally found a rep @ Sears who told me there were problems with the Sony.
He said he wasn't sure they were going to continue to carry the Sony, and regardless, I should look at the Hitachi 50V500. So I popped in and sure enough I was able to validate his story. BB told me Sony pulled all their inventory including floor models.
I saw the Hitachi, and was _very_ impressed. DVI, PCMCIA, nice bang for the buck. Also noticed a slightly better viewing angle.
I must say, I am extremely pleased 24 hours later with my purchase. Very bright, rich colors. I spent about an hour playing with different settings.
Sears did not have the hitachi in stock, but Ultimate Electronics did. Too bad for the rep at sears..  felt bad for him.
I picked up my 50V500 for $2,799, no stand. Added the 5 year on site warranty. Hitachi is running a financing deal for 24 months 0% interest, so I paid 75% down, and financed the other 25%.
So far, I would recommend this television. I watched the Animatrix DVD last night and the clarity and brightness where mesmerizing.
Best,
C |
New member Username: Marble68
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 01:56 pm: |
|
Oh, to follow up.
The problem with the Sony's seems to have somthing to do with their Lamps. Not just that the bulb seems to burn out extremely quickly, but that the lamp mechanism itself sometimes won't initialize (turn on).
Flaky behavior...
Best,
C |
|
| Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 07:38 pm: |
|
After running through the Digital Video Essentials calibration process on the 60V500, I thought I'd share the settings, which were pretty much the "out of the box" settings:
Contrast: 100%
Brightness: 50%
Tint: Middle
Color Temp: High
Black Enhancement: Low or Medium
Sharpness: 50% (doesn't do much)
Contrast Mode: Dynamic
Color Decoding: All at 50%, but I prefer Red set to 30%.
Anyone else have any recommendations? |
New member Username: Lordsears
Post Number: 12
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 01:01 am: |
|
Great to hear about the Sony's. This other salemen who is new to my department insists Sony's are better... can't wait to see all his customer's bringing back their LCD's. I knew Hitachi was better... Sony has been angering me lately with their backorders and such. I think I am going to start pushing Toshiba and JVC from 36" down ... I do not care for Sony as much anymore they are falling behind again. Go Hitachi! |
|
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 01:20 am: |
|
I'm considering buying the Hitachi 50V500 LCD and putting it above my gas fireplace. Anyone know of any hazzards to the set or problems with the LCD's heating up and becomming a problem? |
Mystic96 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 03:10 am: |
|
Hey everyone, new guy here, just bought 50v500, here's my 2 cents.
I bought it at HHGregg and got the set down to 2400, stand at cost (360) and 5 year warranty for 499. With the ungodly 9.25% sales tax in TN, the total was 3557.
First set I got had horrible smudges (known prob), one dead pixel which was visible from viewing distance, and upon closer inspection, about 7 more dead ones. It was a 50V500a. Exchanged and got a 50v500. No dead pixels yet, less smudging, and it is easily wiped away when it occurs, but now I have to decide if I am willing to put up with horrible SD picture from Comcast. Just be forewarned anyone who is considering this TV, or any HDTV for that matter, the picture is so good and when it is upscaled, you see EVERYTHING. Some SD is plain blurry. Does satellite help at all, any input would be appreciated.
I have until the 29th to make the full commitment.
Other owners, a few questions for you...
1. How many dead pixels do you consider too many. For $3500, I want NONE. The guys who delivered it thought I was crazy complaining about one noticeable dead pixel. But it was all I looked at, and it ticked me off.
2. Does satellite help with SD viewing?
3. Do the smudges ever just permanently disappear?
Thanks! |
|
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 09:53 am: |
|
1. 0 bad pixels on my 60V500. I wouldn't tolerate any, which is exactly why I got the extended warranty. CC and Sears (and others I'm sure) will replace the set IF you have the warranty and get bad pixels.
2. Nothing helps with SD when scaled to that size in my opinion. SD is going away - digital (and I think HD) is required by the FCC by 2006.
3. I can only see the minor smudging when my set is off - completely undetectable when the set is on - when you say "wipe away" do you literally mean taking a cloth to the screen? I had heard that the smudges were internal.
HITACHI RULES!
HT |
|
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 09:56 am: |
|
Interesting piece of info - I e-mailed Hitachi asking them what the "official" contrast of the 50V500 / 60V500, following is the reply I got. Has anyone been told by a salesperson etc. what the contrast of these sets are?
---
Dear Hitachi Owner,
Thanks for writing!
Unfortunately, this information is not available. As there is no industry
standard measurement for this, it allows each manufacturer's result to vary.
Because of the ability of the numbers to be "tweaked", it is not a fair
comparison to make and is why we are just not able to provided you with this
information.
If there is anything else that we can help you with or answer, please feel
free to contact us here by our support number at 1-800-HITACHI. We do thank
you for your interest in Hitachi products.
Derek
Hitachi Consumer Electronics
|
New member Username: Tony
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 11:47 am: |
|
I just bought a 50V500A. I am amazed at the picture quality ! I have an 811 HDTV decoder from dishnetwork. Once I plugged in the monster DVI cable and set up by decoder to 1080i my jaw dropped at the HD image !
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE DIFFEENCE IS BETWEEN THE 50V500 and 50V500A ?
Also, what's the best way to find dead pixels ?
Thanks !! |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 06:06 pm: |
|
Sorry to bust everyone's bubble on the 50v500 but I can't believe that Hitachi would let something as noisy as this TV go out of their factory. I bought one from HH Gregg several weeks ago. It was delivered and I could not believe the fan noise. They sent service people to look at set. When they had the back off I viewed the fan, a simple computer case fan, cheap at that, with sleeve bearings. They sugessted sending the set back and trying another one which I did. This one is just as noisy. Hitachi should recall this set and get it right. It sounds as though I have another refrigerator running in my great room. Do yourself a favor, if you are at all sensitive to loud noise steer clear of this TV. I haven't made up my mind what I am going to do with mine.
Good picture but noise is unbearable.
Are you listening Hitachi!
Please E-mail with any comments or suggestions. |
New member Username: Seeker
Post Number: 5
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 06:13 pm: |
|
Just got delivery of my 50v500 (no A). thought it would be an older model but the mfg. date on the back was Nov. 03. It was manufactured in Tijuana, Mexico. Have NO dead pixels and an excellent picture...you guys that got the 50v500A and had dead pixels...where was it made? Maybe the only difference between the A and non A is where it was produced...seems most dead pixel complaints are on the A model |
|
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 08:25 pm: |
|
From Hitachi: There is NO difference between the 50V500 and 50V500A - the A is just a manufacturing code.
My fan doesn't make a sound - completely indetectable in a silent room. Have yours replaced.
|
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 09:37 pm: |
|
Just to pop back in and pass on the price I finally got in Denver on the 50v500 -
Bought it at Sears on Sat 20th, with their extra 10% deal before xmas (just as several in this board recommended, thank you!).
.Match SOundtrack price of $2899
plus 10% of the difference between Sears price and SOuntracks - about $40
. Then got the Sears $100 instant rebate
.Then the extra 10% on the deal
.Stand was 499 (argh) but got 10% off that
. delivery charge of 40 was rebated as well
Bottom line - whole mess including tax (4.1%) right at 3 grand. Not too bad. |
New member Username: Phoenix
Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 10:23 pm: |
|
This monitor is done by Compal China,and as Nelson said:"Circuit City had one on display and the picture had a pink shadow around the edges of objects on the picture",but I also consider the monitor is good ,I have the test firmware ,if you want to get it,please mail to me. lizhinang@263.net |
New member Username: Seeker
Post Number: 6
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 08:57 am: |
|
HT...I know the A is a mfg. code but that doesn't tell us if it's produced in a different place than the non A, or is an updated model,or, as I suspect, has something different since most of the posts that have problems such as dead pixels seem to be the A model.Some of the guys got a non A that they said was great picture and then returned it to get a better price at a different store and got the A model that they said was poor quality so I figured I'd ask to see if the A really was less quality than the non A...besides, Hitachi told me the same thing because THAT'S WHAT THEIR MANAGEMENT TELLS THEM but it doesn't make it the truth.
|
New member Username: Teawalker007
Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 05:45 pm: |
|
I got mine (purchased on Sunday and delivered from Circuit City on Monday in SJ Bay area) and it's manufactured in Oct 03 assembled in Tijuana, Mexico. Model 50V500. I am amazed with the picture quality and sound. Even the picture from my 4 head hifi VCR looks pretty good on the big screen when playing in the Night mode with factory default settings. It is amazing how you can see all the details on the big screen. Even the picture from my regular Toshiba DVD player looks pretty good. I still need to buy the progressive scan DVD player. My COMCAST HDTV is coming in the first week of Jan.
I am still in the process of setting up the picture for each video input. One question when setting up the picture. Which mode will you be doing set up ( Day or Night) ?
I am posting some of the settings from one of the user from AVS forum.
Contrast 90
Brightness 48
Color 38
Tint 4 clicks right (+ 4 from middle)
Sharpness 0
Color Temp Standard
BE Off
Contrast M Norm
Color Decoding
Red 41
Green 50
Color 38
Color Management
Magenta 50
Red 50
Yellow 50
Green 50
Cyan 50
Blue 50
I have tried these settings. What I observed was with Black level High, the picture is looking good.
Any other settings to be watched? |
New member Username: Teawalker007
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2003
|
| Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 05:56 pm: |
|
Does any body started connecting the computer to this TV. The tech guy in Circuit City was saying there are two options, a converter cable available or a DVI out (all in wonder card) from computer. Any experiences in this area, please guide. |
DougInLouisville Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 11:45 pm: |
|
Rats. Bought my 50v500 today from HH Gregg in Louisville. Went to the store with the goal of buying a Samsung plasma. Had done *hours* of research on those, including pricing. But at the store, compared the plasmas to the 50v500 and it looked like a better deal. However, the mgr. maintained that he couldn't go lower than the $300 sale price: $3049. I did a quick check on my treo browser and it seemed about right. Too bad I hadn't visited this forum!!! There's a lower price guar., but it requires original packaging... and unfortunately -- I had to discard that at the store to get it in my vehicle. :-( Double rats. I'll call CC and Sears tomorrow in hopes of getting some kind of competitive price to talk with them about... but HH Gregg won't likely allow the return w/out a 10% restocking fee. :-( Triple rats.
As for the fuzzy picture, it's an issue. My hunch is that my 17-year-old will probably watch soccer on the 27-in. "normal" TV because Fox Sports World is still broadcasting "normally". quadruple rats. :-(
But -- the upside is... the large-screen looks great. The DVD looks great. The picture is great. I don't mind the fan noise.
I'd like to mount it up on our wall. ANyone seen a compatible mount of some kind, or shall I just build some kind of shelf to accommodate the 115 pounds???????????? Any ideas?
Thanks.
Doug in Louisville |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2003 - 07:32 pm: |
|
The best way to connect the 50V500 to a computer would be with a good quality video card that has a DVI port on it. Most of the high end cards from Nvidea, ATI, etc will have this port.
If you have a laptop or otherwise don't have the option of installing a DVI video card, you will need a converter box. There are a couple of VGA to component out boxes for around $300 that will give you 780p or 1080i resolution. This means you'll get similar final image quality to using a card with a DVI port.
The next option is a surprise one.. Radio Shack just started carrying a converter box for VGA. It will produce composite, S-Video and COMPONENT output! The down side is the max resolution is 480i, but this works quite well for gaming and such. I've personally installed one of these with a 50V500 for a friend's laptop. This is the low cost solution too, at $99 and one of my local radio shacks had them in stock.
steve |
JohnSmith Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, December 26, 2003 - 03:04 pm: |
|
Well, I bit the bullet and got the 5OV500, need less to say I am happy somewhat. I will tell you this, in order for you to enjoy it you MUST HAVE A LARGE ROOM. |
mpagano Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, December 26, 2003 - 10:43 pm: |
|
I was thinking about buying the Hitachi 50v500. I also have Directv with Tivo. Does anyone know if the universal remote for Tivo (Hughes receiver) work with this TV? |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 10: | |
