HD hook up with my new Panasonic TC-37LZ800 HD LCD I just bought this TV through Amazon and it will arrive in about a week. 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? If I can buy one, any suggestions? HD hook up with my new Panasonic TC-37LZ800 HD LCD I just bought this TV through Amazon and it will arrive in about a week. My question is: Can I purchase an HD box for Comcast to hook up their... » Read More HD hook up with my new Panasonic TC-37LZ800 HD LCD I just bought this TV through Amazon and it will arrive in about a week. 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? If I can buy one, any suggestions? « Show Less
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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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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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I ordered the B650 6-12 and recieved it 6-19. CEVA called and made app. with me, they delivered right on time! I'm very happy with the tv and delivery. This is the second HDTV I have ordered from amazon, I'm very happy with amazon.com!
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I just got a TCL L40FHDF11TA 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV with 2-Year Warranty, Black. Do you mind to tell me the Item # in MonoPrice.com if you also have 40-Inch? Thanks so much.
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Dan, my response is probably too late to do you any good since it has been a month since your original post but if it doesn't help you, maybe it will help someone else. I ordered my 58" 800U on the evening of 12/29. It was shipped out of Indianapolis Ind on 12/30. CEVA called on 1/2 to set up delivery on or after 1/6. Checked tracking and the TV arrived in Dayton Ohio on 1/5 (near where I live). All in all, not too bad. The original est delivery date at purcahse was 1/9. Amazon and CEVA did better on delivery time than I expected. Dave
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Chris Dowley below is correct. Works perfectly....purchased the equipment from Microcenter RETAIL vs Amazon. So nice to have help....so refreshing! AMZN charged me extra to overnight a cable, didn't deliver, waited two days, lost it......found a local MicroCenter.com store, a Napoleon Dynamite character to find a solution, and bought display port to VGA cable for 32.8% less and than Amazon, got it the same day, AND PAID A SALES TAX!!!!!!! Best Buy, Target, Officce Depot/Max nothing....
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Hook up your cable box with an hdmi cable for the best picture quality. I have a 1080p tv and my sd cable chanels look almost as good as hd. If you have an old cable box have them bring you a new one (put a few drops of water on it to fry it and say it fryed itself and theyll replace if for free). Also i got an upconverting dvd player for free with my tv and when its hooked up with an hdmi cable it has basically the same picture quality as HD dvd, just not as good sound quality as HD.
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I ended up buying the Panasonic TCP-54V10, for $1,950 at hhGreg; also bought Pioneer receiver VSX-1019 and LG-BD390; now I need to figure how to make it work together !!!!I noticed the Receiver does not have a coaxial connection for cable TV; I guess I'll need to rent a cable box for $18/month.
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Mine is connected to Comcast via a small digital converter box (provided by Comcast). In this instance, the digital converter box connects to the tv via a standard cable television cable (you screw it into the back of the tv to the appropriate socket). But, you could also connect it via a Comcast HD box via an HDMI cable to take best advantage of its HD capabilities. It has a single HDMI slot in the back of the tv. I have several other Samsung HD LED tv's connected to Comcast via the Comcast HD box and they work beautifully with HD cable.
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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 just bought the Panasonic TC-P50V10. I have the same green line issue and I do have Comcast. Is there a firmware update possible or is it a matter of waiting for Comcast to update their boxes?
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Hi, purchased Panasonic VIERA TC-L37E3 37-Inch 1080p LED HDTV June 25, 2012 and it's still working great. Sorry could not be of more help.
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The TV only comes with an A/V cable (three RCA ends - Video, Left & Right Audio) and a 120 VAC power cord. To get the best performance (HD) you will need an HDMI cable for receiving HD Television from what ever receiver your using. First determine that your cable or satellite receiver box have HDMI outputs, most newer boxes have them, if not time to upgrade your receiver. If you are using an Over The Air antenna, you will need to supply a 75 ohm coax cable with F type cable ends. Note using A/V or 75 ohm cables to hook up your receiver to the TV does not allow full HD reception, this can only be achieved by using a HDMI cable. Good Luck . . . The TV only comes with an A/V cable (three RCA ends - Video, Left & Right Audio) and a 120 VAC power cord. To get the best performance (HD) you will need an HDMI cable for receiving HD Television from what ever receiver your using. First determine that your cable or satellite receiver box have HDMI outputs, most newer boxes have them, if not time to upgrade your receiver. If you are using an Over The Air antenna, you will need to supply a 75 ohm coax cable with F type cable ends. Note using A/V or 75 ohm cables to hook up your receiver to the TV does not allow full HD reception, this can... » Read More The TV only comes with an A/V cable (three RCA ends - Video, Left & Right Audio) and a 120 VAC power cord. To get the best performance (HD) you will need an HDMI cable for receiving HD Television from what ever receiver your using. First determine that your cable or satellite receiver box have HDMI outputs, most newer boxes have them, if not time to upgrade your receiver. If you are using an Over The Air antenna, you will need to supply a 75 ohm coax cable with F type cable ends. Note using A/V or 75 ohm cables to hook up your receiver to the TV does not allow full HD reception, this can only be achieved by using a HDMI cable. Good Luck . . . « Show Less
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Top Hat, I'm having the same experience you did. My HDTV was supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Even tho the Amazon product page says the item will be delivered via White Glove, the trucking company said it will not. I've spent the past 90 minutes on the phone, being passed from Adorama (the seller) to Amazon to the trucking company back to Adorama back to Amazon back to the trucking company. It turns out that the product page is misleading. It's only when you buy your TV from Amazon.com that you can get the WG service. BUT, here's the tricky part. You can't just add the item to your cart and go through checkout. You have to click on the list that says "18 New and Used," or whatever the number is. Then you have to SELECT amazon.com as the seller. Isn't it nice that this isn't mentioned ANYWHERE on the product page? I couldn't find anything in the Help section, either. So, I've cancelled my order with Adorama so I can place the order directly from Amazon.com, thus making sure I get the White Glove service. What a PIA!!!
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Hi to all of you , I dont mean to but in,but 1080i is superior,the only one higer is 1080p in which cable boxes do not have yet. I have my cable box set to 720p,and when a 1080i program comes on it automatically switches to 1080i on my cable box. there are tons of programs in 1080i , american idol,and most of your prime time shows are in 1080i. 720 p is a step below,but still considered hd quality,true hd is 1080i,and 1080p. If you set your box any lower than 720 ,your picture will not be good,and it will not upconvert on your cable box when a true hd program comes on. set your box to 720p,and above. sorry for the repetition,and good luck to all
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The cable box should have the cord you need to connect from whatever it was connected to before. If this is the first time to connect to your cable box, yeah, you will need a co-axial cable. What I did was connect the cable box co-axial cable to the TV itself. Then I had to tell the TV to search for channels. But I don't think the Panasonic Blu-Ray/DVD player has a co-axial cable connection. I did have to use a HDMI cable to connect the player to the TV, and a Lan Line is needed to connect from the internet-cable modem to the player. So yeah, which ever connection you use, you will probably have to buy an additional cable. Either co-axial to connect your TV to cable, or a Lan-Line to connect the player to the internet.
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Please post when you receive the tv. I am also planning on getting a used-like new set and cannot seem to find many stories about anyone buying this.
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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