HD hook up with my new Panasonic TC-37LZ800 HD LCD: My question is: Can I purchase an HD box for Comcast to hook up their cable to or do I have to have one of theirs?
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Hi: I am also thinking of buying this TV. Can you please help answer if this TV has a built in HD tuner? Thanks. Vinod
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Can you please explain this? I have been using a tv from 1995 and use a co-axial cable to hook it up. I am not familiar with HDMI cable, so if this is the only type that plugs into the tv, how can I hook the other end up to my cable box and DVD player? The cable box is newer so may be compatible, but the DVD player is fairly old as well. I don't want to buy a tv that I can't use my DVD player with. Thank you!
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The Panasonic works great with Dish HD, and with Blue Ray. It takes some break in time....about a month, a quality HDMI cable, and correct setup....which i posted the settings under the product review.The big networks ESPN HD, TBS HD, etc. look awsome ! Here in the midwest, some of the local nework HD is only so so ? I don't think this has anything to do with the TV though.
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I was also wondering, as I got my tv yesterday and hi def time warner cable today. I also put it on 120hz. So, can anyone tell me when and how to benefit from this feature? Also would appeciate any recs on sound system- not too expensive to add to tv, and what to go with blue-ray or other high def DVD player..thanks.
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Is your Comcast subscription for HDTV? I read one post that indicated that if you subscribe for HD channels, then all the channels are encrypted and you can't use the EyeTV except for over the air receipt. Hope this is not true!
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A great source of info for the Panasonic TH-58PZ800U is AVS forum (www.avsforum.com). It costs nothing to join and there is a discussion/forum dedicated souly to this TV. The settings mentioned in the review here on Amazon came from that forum. There has since been other recommended or alternative settings along with some other good info.Dave
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You need a box for all HD service, some charge for HD some don t check with your cable company
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Tom, Like you, have a Samsung HD cable box from TW. Connected HDMI to my Pioneer Plasma. Problem I am having is when changing HD channels picture is scrambling for about 5-10 secs before coming in. Analog stations change without a problem, just in HD. I switched out the box twice, same problem. Had a techinician come over, he switched out the box again, same problem. Put the component connection and works fine. Tells me it's the monitor. Pioneer says that's ridiculous, it's the cable box. I have been reading numerous threads about this problem. It's the TW cable box, it does not have the proper software to support HDMI. You have to call TW up and complain and see if they will fix the problem. R
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If I recall correctly, DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are only available when connecting via HDMI, is that what you are using?Edit: Saw your later post. I believe you will need to contact your cable company to obtain a digital cable box in order to obtain HD audio. Without this, the option is not available to you. Make sure it has an HDMI output (most digital boxes do nowadays but some cable companies are still behind the times.) You can get an outside box but you'll still need a cable card most likely in order for your service to be connected. Most cable companies have them as they rent them out for a $2-$10 fee to Tivo users. Again, this is dependent on how monopolistic your cable company is so ask them first. If I recall correctly, DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are only available when connecting via HDMI, is that what you are using?Edit: Saw your later post. I believe you will need to contact your cable company to obtain a digital cable box in order to obtain HD audio. Without this, the option is not available to you. Make sure it has an HDMI output (most digital boxes do nowadays but some cable companies are still behind the times.) You can get an outside box but you'll still need a cable card most likely in order for your service to be connected. Most cable companies have them as they... » Read More If I recall correctly, DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are only available when connecting via HDMI, is that what you are using?Edit: Saw your later post. I believe you will need to contact your cable company to obtain a digital cable box in order to obtain HD audio. Without this, the option is not available to you. Make sure it has an HDMI output (most digital boxes do nowadays but some cable companies are still behind the times.) You can get an outside box but you'll still need a cable card most likely in order for your service to be connected. Most cable companies have them as they rent them out for a $2-$10 fee to Tivo users. Again, this is dependent on how monopolistic your cable company is so ask them first. « Show Less
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I have a new Panasonic TH-46PZ800U which implements the same feature, and it wouldn't work for me either as described (I thought) in the manual. Apparently the A/C power of the TV must be plugged into something upstream that controls the power - some cable boxes have this feature. When the upstream device powers up it energizes the TV's A/C, which - instead of just sitting there plugged in - actually powers up as well. From the transcript of my chat with the Panasonic tech:Steve Hoge: What else besides the HDMI output of the Cable Box needs to be connected to the television in order to get Auto Power On to work?Myron: The power cord of the television is what need to be plugged in.So there you go. I have a new Panasonic TH-46PZ800U which implements the same feature, and it wouldn't work for me either as described (I thought) in the manual. Apparently the A/C power of the TV must be plugged into something upstream that controls the power - some cable boxes have this feature. When the upstream device powers up it energizes the TV's A/C, which - instead of just sitting there plugged in - actually powers up as well. From the transcript of my chat with the Panasonic tech:Steve Hoge: What else besides the HDMI output of the Cable Box needs to be connected to the television in... » Read More I have a new Panasonic TH-46PZ800U which implements the same feature, and it wouldn't work for me either as described (I thought) in the manual. Apparently the A/C power of the TV must be plugged into something upstream that controls the power - some cable boxes have this feature. When the upstream device powers up it energizes the TV's A/C, which - instead of just sitting there plugged in - actually powers up as well. From the transcript of my chat with the Panasonic tech:Steve Hoge: What else besides the HDMI output of the Cable Box needs to be connected to the television in order to get Auto Power On to work?Myron: The power cord of the television is what need to be plugged in.So there you go. « Show Less
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WOW......... I bought this TV like 4 years ago. I still love my TV..... heh.... But sure I am always up to help someone out. I am not sure at what stage of the process your at, so will try to cover them all. First of all you need to make sure you have your TV connected to the internet. You can either do that by either connecting it to your router with a cable, or buy yourself the Panasonic Doggle to to do it wireless. I would only use the Doggle that Panasonic makes. (Panasonic DY-WL10). I bought mine off Ebay for a fraction of the price. I have actually connected both ways and would guess that using a cable is the most stable and fastest. If you don't want the cables, then ya I would do the Doggle. But anyhow, get that done and here ya go. Register in 3 Easy Steps: Locate the Amazon Instant Video app on your Panasonic. Hit the Veirra button on your remote. Navigate to "Your Video Library" and write down the 5-digit code on screen. On your computer, go to
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In response to Charles' question regarding an HD set-top box, you can rent Comcast's HD box and it will work fine. You do not have to use a proprietary set-top box. You can also buy a box but the quality and reliability will depend on the brand, for which you should do some additional research, since I'm not an expert in this filed. But, before you spend additional money on either, get the set, hook it up, select your settings and see if you really need HD reception. I know that some disagree but I believe that this set offers HD quality in an SD mode.
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I have my Panasonic TC-P42X5 connected to a rooftop antenna, so the cable from the antenna is connected to the TV. Then I have a Panasonic Blu-Ray player DMP-BDT220 hooked up to the TV with a 4ft long "Monster" HDMI cable. I am not using WiFi, so I connect the Blu-Ray player to my modem/router with a 14 ft. long "Rocketfish" Cat-6 Network Cable, so that I can stream Netflix to the TV. Obviously you can substitute other brands for "Monster" and "Rocketfish" depending on your preference.
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are you sure that the cable box is HD? kinda sounds like it is SD? the other thing to remember is that not all stations are being broadcast in HD and even then some local channels might not be broadcasting certain shows in HD. for example, my local stations might broadcast a golf game that is in HD, but the local news is broadcast in SD. As for the tv itself, i'm not sure. I'm waiting to get my 4053 delivered and i'm having a hard time waiting! you might want to check your connections again though.
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I bought this tv for my son last Christman & then got one for myself about a month ago. If you are a Time Warner customer you need the cable box to get the HD tier. Yes, it would be nice if we didn't need that, wouldn't it?
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I've noticed it in SD (using Dish Network) but not in HD yet. I'm thinking it's because I'm just using the RCA that came with it, but even without the HDMI cables the picture is fantastic. Can't wait to see the HD and SD channels and Blu-Ray with the HDMIs
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I really do not know. I have Comcast HD CABLE box (No card), if DVD sowing movie it will transit to another tv that has a receiver. Both my DVD player and Nyrius are AV hook ups.