PIP: Can this TV do it?
570811
Yes and No... PIP on this TV lets you view 1 digital (HDMI) input and 1 analog (coax, composite, component, or VGA/RGB) input at the same time. You cannot view 2 digital inputs or 2 analog inputs at the same time. Assuming you are using HDMI for both your computer and cable/sat, you will need to switch one of them to an analog input to use the PIP feature for it. You could either use VGA for your computer, or use component for your cable/sat (both are capable of HD, so you really don't lose anything, you just need some extra cables). The easiest solution would be to use VGA for your computer instead of HDMI/DVI (most video card outputs have at least one combination DVI port which can output VGA with a cheap adapter, these adapters are usually included with the video cards, or the computer if the card came preinstalled). If VGA is not an option for you, then you will have to use an analog connection for your cable/sat. Most cable/sat receiver boxes have multiple video outputs that can be hooked up and used simultaneously. You can leave your HDMI hooked up, and simply add component cables to it, just remember to switch your TV input over to component when you need to use PIP. NOTE: Unlike HDMI, which carries both video and audio, analog video cables only carry video signals, so you will also need to run stereo RCA cables as well to get sound through the TV.
525691
I am sure you can do it. Your tv will act like a big screen for your computer.
884293
You have three modes of operation - normal, picture and sound. You should assign PIP controls in picture mode.
1689059
Possibly. If your HDTV has a component video input, then most likely yes. However, you might take a moment and read the other comments about 1080p resolution concerns.
1624234
The PIP works great. You can only view an HDMI, Component, or RCA source with the TV source (RF connection). You might have to do some adjustments to make it work the way you want. I use an RF wireless transmitter from one of my other sat boxes hooked up to the tv over RF. It works for me. Since most tv's these days only have 1 tuner for each source built in its hard to do PIP the way it was done on analog tv's.You can have a little screen, a slightly bigger screen, then you have two options for picture out of picture (POP). It works great for me watching football. Unless you have a receiver hooked up it can be cumbersome to change audio sources for the PIP. The PIP works great. You can only view an HDMI, Component, or RCA source with the TV source (RF connection). You might have to do some adjustments to make it work the way you want. I use an RF wireless transmitter from one of my other sat boxes hooked up to the tv over RF. It works for me. Since most tv's these days only have 1 tuner for each source built in its hard to do PIP the way it was done on analog tv's.You can have a little screen, a slightly bigger screen, then you have two options for picture out of picture (POP). It works great for me watching football. Unless you... » Read More The PIP works great. You can only view an HDMI, Component, or RCA source with the TV source (RF connection). You might have to do some adjustments to make it work the way you want. I use an RF wireless transmitter from one of my other sat boxes hooked up to the tv over RF. It works for me. Since most tv's these days only have 1 tuner for each source built in its hard to do PIP the way it was done on analog tv's.You can have a little screen, a slightly bigger screen, then you have two options for picture out of picture (POP). It works great for me watching football. Unless you have a receiver hooked up it can be cumbersome to change audio sources for the PIP. « Show Less
58956
Unfortunately, it does not have picture-in-picture. It is hard to find any TV with PIP and the DirecTV PIP is very small. This size screen screams for PIP, especially for sports.
620406
Unfortunately not. The two main disadvantages are that there is no PIP feature, and that the built-in tuner doesn't work on DVB-2 transmissions, such as that of Freeview in the UK.
1813773
Not much luck. I think I can get it to PIP w/Antenna over the air, but only when in analog mode. I can't watch digital TV w/any other sources. What I really want to do is split screen my Wii and my Direct TV, but no luck on that front.Seems so simple...
557160
You didn't specify which TV you wanted PIP, but if you're talking about ZT60, then I wouldn't waste my time as this TV, as this unit was designed for pure enjoyment of the programing. Samsung has TV's that do PIP and they cost a lot less and they may fit the situations? Good luck.
238341
It displays all the ACTIVE inputs on screen so that you can choose and switch to the desired input based upon what is displaying in the PIP windows on screen rather than memorizing the number of that input or using the graphic labels. The PIP's are pretty small in size because it was never designed for viewers to watch and enjoy like traditional PIP features. This feature works on ANY TV because the DVDO is generating the PIP's and requires nothing from the TV. The PIP was strictly designed for switching to a desired input using the images in the PIP's to make the decision. You can leave all the PIP's on screen, but it would be a pain to watch and use for anything OTHER than choosing and input. It displays all the ACTIVE inputs on screen so that you can choose and switch to the desired input based upon what is displaying in the PIP windows on screen rather than memorizing the number of that input or using the graphic labels. The PIP's are pretty small in size because it was never designed for viewers to watch and enjoy like traditional PIP features. This feature works on ANY TV because the DVDO is generating the PIP's and requires nothing from the TV. The PIP was strictly designed for switching to a desired input using the images in the PIP's to make the decision. You can leave... » Read More It displays all the ACTIVE inputs on screen so that you can choose and switch to the desired input based upon what is displaying in the PIP windows on screen rather than memorizing the number of that input or using the graphic labels. The PIP's are pretty small in size because it was never designed for viewers to watch and enjoy like traditional PIP features. This feature works on ANY TV because the DVDO is generating the PIP's and requires nothing from the TV. The PIP was strictly designed for switching to a desired input using the images in the PIP's to make the decision. You can leave all the PIP's on screen, but it would be a pain to watch and use for anything OTHER than choosing and input. « Show Less
894146
I haven't used the PIP but I have heard its not really PIP like a SONY, it's just an ability to pipe two different inputs to different windows on the display (i.e. unlike a SONY, the TV does not have 2 tuners, it only has 1 tuner.) So if you are wanting to see 2 pictures at once, you can see one picture on the tuner, but you will either need a 2nd external tuner or a raw video source (such as HDMI digital from a DVD or S-Video) to view the 2nd source at the same time ??
1782493
Im sorry to say it does not have built in pip,but if you have a digital box from your cable or satalite provider it might have a picture in picture option. Other than that it is a great tv. The picture and audio quality is very good for a small living room or bedroom. I have no complaints about this tv. It has 3 hdmi inputs to suit all your devices, which is great for a tv at this price point. Also its 1080p and made in the U.S.A. honestly that sold me.
1962021
The TV is not able to do that by itself. But using an Apple TV, Roku Box, Xbox, PS3 or other equipment with that capability with the TV will get you those items.
88134
it has PIP and POP. it displays HDMI in one input and any input that is not HDMI in the other. I must say that the POP feature falls short of what could have been possible with this TV. Although the screen would be quite capable of displaying two 4:3 windows side by side, they did not utilize this capability. The screen in POP mode displays two letterboxed 16:9 windows side by side stretching anything broadcast in 4:3 ratio.
1514844
Yes. As long as the TV has the correct input jacks. Depending on the size of the TV's screen, the computer may not have the resolution ability to fill up the whole screen.
151362
Sorry, I cannot be more helpful. This television was a gift to my parents. My experience with my own set is that you can so long as you have the correct cables and compatible equipment.
202407
Yes but PIP only works when I have my external DVD player attached. I can play a DVD and watch a television channel at the same time. I cannot watch two different television channels at the same time with this tv.