Am I receiving HD. TV.?

[vivandorron]

Twelve months ago my house was struck by lightening and it became necessary for my replacing a number of electrical item; including the TV.

Consequently, I replaced a 28" cathode tube set with a 37" LCD (Panasonic TX-L37S10B) in consideration of the fact that it was Full HD, as opposed to a cheaper HD Ready item.

However, whilst on-screen definitions are really excellent, I am questioning if this is HD. TV. or whether a further 'box' is required; and if so, would I really see an improvement in picture quality which is currently rated at 10.

Incidentally, my TV is operating on Freeview.

Ron

[ChuckFickens]

No you've almost certainly not got HD at the moment.

To get HD you need something that will provide a HD picture, and although you can get HD on freeview it's only very recently that the HD service and the HD boxes have been available.

also even if you have a box that can provide HD it has to be connected using HDMI, the standard old style scart leads can not transmit HD over them.

[Count-A-Strong]

Unless youre watching HD channels then, no you wont be watching full HD. there are some egg heads who claim that no one is actually broadcasting FULL HD yet.

[Buenchico]

There are two standards for the resolution of images with HD TV . In describing your model as 'Full HD' Panasonic are simply stating that it provides the higher (1080p) definition.

However it can only display HD pictures when fed with an HD signal from, for example, a BluRay player or a Freeview HD tuner. The set's specification, shown on the Comet website, shows that it has it's own standard Freeview tuner (which is providing you with digital TV) but that it does NOT have a built-in Freeview HD tuner:
http://www.comet.co.u...10B/tab/specification

So you won't be able to view Freeview programmes in HD unless you connect a Freeview HD box to your TV:
http://www.freeview.co.uk/HD/Products

Chris

[vivandorron]

Chuck, Count and Chris......Have any of you folk got HD ; if so is it really any better than, shall we say, stereo sound and surround sound in a small lounge.( Mine is Approx 15ft x 14ft.)

Ron

[ChuckFickens]

Yes, I have a full HD 50inch Samsung plasma and have a couple of ways of providing it with differing HD sources. out of the 3 HD standards 720P is not a lot different or better than decent standard definition (SD) but once you get upto either of the 1080 resolutions there is a very noticeable difference.

[Buenchico]

It's no good asking me Ron!

I normally watch TV on a little 4" LCD screen on my desk. Even my 'big' telly isn't exactly massive; it's a 14" Sony Trinitron portable (with an excellent picture) which I picked up at an auction room for a fiver ;-)

If I want to watch HD TV it looks like I'll need to drive down the road to Coggeshall, to watch Chuck's one!
;-)

Chris

[vivandorron]

Hi Chuck.....I always seem to get out of my depth and then have to swim quickly to the shore.

You talk about 1080 resolutions. Does this mean that my set has it; because the manual gives the number of pixels as 2,073,600 (1,920(w) x 1,080(h) )

What should now be the best stroke for me to safely reach dry land.?

Ron

[Buenchico]

Yes your set has got 1080p resolution, Ron. Check the Comet link, above, to see that stated.

Chris

[vivandorron]

I think there's something wrong; not with my TV but perhaps my Computer because ChuckFikens Avatar has altered during the course of our discourse. I now don't know where I am because Chuck keeps altering his image. :-)

Ron

[Buenchico]

Once in a blue moon Chuck uses a picture of himself for his avatar. (Well, I assume that it's his own picture anyway!). It's so rare that, when I saw it, I immediately saved it to my hard drive. (If I bump into him somewhere I'd like to recognise him!). Within minutes Chuck had changed his avatar. Whether by accident or design he currently seems to be using one which looks good alongside mine ('cos they're both Muppets).

[vivandorron]

Very occasionally do I say anything in AB, but it seems to be that 'Muppets' are very knowledgeable individuals......Wish Ron was one.

Viv

[AlBags]

HD on my Pioneer Plasma is outstanding.

[vivandorron]

Hi AlBags.......I don't doubt what you say...but what does it involve. Have you a built in tuner or have you had to install another piece of equipment.?

Ron

[vivandorron]

Chris....In view of what you have said, and before I go to bed (that's poetic!!) I can't resist digressing from my question.

I can recall the days when folk, such as myself, watched TV programmes in black and white on 9 & 12 inch sets.( 15" or 18" was a real sign of affluence.) Those were the days when every programme appeared to worthwhile watching; whereas nowadays we are spoiled for choice and question the merits of them all.

As an aside, I still enjoy Radio and,with a coffee and cigarette, I start the day listening to the 'Today' programme at about 7.00am each morning. I then attempt to be in bed by midnight for the News on the bedside wireless.( sorry, that shows I'm an oldie.)

Ron.

[Buenchico]

Just one bedside wireless, Ron? I've got three!

One of them is used as an alarm clock, with Radio 2 waking me each morning. Alongside that I've got a DAB radio for when I want to listen to drama or comedy on Radio 7 (or cricket on 5 Live Sports Extra). Then there's the small radio which I have on right next to my ear, at very low volume, listening to World Service as I try to get to sleep.

I could easily do without a telly but I'd be lost without a radio!

Chris

[vivandorron]

Hi Folks....For the time being Viv and I are now not too bothered about having HD.; in consideration of the cost and still wondering if indeed we would really notice any difference to the excellent picture quality we have at present. All our friends are amazed that we have such a brilliant signal with a loft aerial.( Just as well we only had a loft aerial when lightening struck.)

Anyway, enough of my broadcasts. However, before possibly turning off the TV and switching on the Radio, I wish to thank you all for your transmissions to my computer.

Best wishes.....Ron.