Just got a pTV today

[SuPrEIVIE]

well i just got a sony 51" widescreen projection tv. hooked it up with analog cable and it looks grainy,so i am getting digital cable maybe tomorrow from TW (don't mention about DirecTV), just want to ask if (51") means screen size or height cause my screen is not 51" but 46"?

Also i have a DVI output but the Tv is not PC compatible, can i still hook up to PC in someway?

Finally i was told that i would need a better cable for connecting the DVD+VHS player so the image can comeout clearer on this TV?

thanks in advance

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: SuPrEIVIE
well i just got a sony 51" widescreen projection tv. hooked it up with analog cable and it looks grainy,so i am getting digital cable maybe tomorrow from TW (don't mention about DirecTV), just want to ask if (51") means screen size or height cause my screen is not 51" but 46"?



Also i have a DVI output but the Tv is not PC compatible, can i still hook up to PC in someway?



Finally i was told that i would need a better cable for connecting the DVD+VHS player so the image can comeout clearer on this TV?



thanks in advance

These are questions most people ask before making a big pruchase...

 

[Ameesh]

51" diagnoal


edit: jesus christ the OP is soo no0b

 

[SuPrEIVIE]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
51" diagnoal


edit: jesus christ the OP is soo no0b

i had a feeling it was diagonal for projection TV cause it did come out 51"(EDIT: screen size) just wanted to make sure...

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: SuPrEIVIE

Originally posted by: Ameesh

51" diagnoal





edit: jesus christ the OP is soo no0b

i had a feeling it was diagonal for projection TV cause it did come out 51"(not screen size) just wanted to make sure...

So you think the salesmen gypped you on the TV?

Yes, if you use good S-Video or component cables, you can see an improvement in visual quality. How much, is hard to say.

 

[Wingznut]

Did you get the KP-51WS510? I got mine about six months ago, and I absolutely love it.

At any rate... All TV "sizes" are the screen size measured diagonally.

If your DVD player supports Progressive Scan, then you need component cables for the best visual quality.

An S-Video cable is the best your VCR can do.

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: SuPrEIVIE
well i just got a sony 51" widescreen projection tv. hooked it up with analog cable and it looks grainy,so i am getting digital cable maybe tomorrow from TW (don't mention about DirecTV), just want to ask if (51") means screen size or height cause my screen is not 51" but 46"?



Also i have a DVI output but the Tv is not PC compatible, can i still hook up to PC in someway?



Finally i was told that i would need a better cable for connecting the DVD+VHS player so the image can comeout clearer on this TV?



thanks in advance

Ask TW about HDTV service. You'll love it.

The DVI output is PC compatible, as long as you use a HDTV resolution. You can use powerstrip to do that. I'd suggest 1080i.

For your DVD player, use component.

 

[SuPrEIVIE]

Originally posted by: Wingznut
Did you get the KP-51WS510? I got mine about six months ago, and I absolutely love it.

At any rate... All TV "sizes" are the screen size measured diagonally.

If your DVD player supports Progressive Scan, then you need component cables for the best visual quality.

An S-Video cable is the best your VCR can do.

thanks for the info and yes its that same TV

 

[SuPrEIVIE]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: SuPrEIVIE

well i just got a sony 51" widescreen projection tv. hooked it up with analog cable and it looks grainy,so i am getting digital cable maybe tomorrow from TW (don't mention about DirecTV), just want to ask if (51") means screen size or height cause my screen is not 51" but 46"?







Also i have a DVI output but the Tv is not PC compatible, can i still hook up to PC in someway?







Finally i was told that i would need a better cable for connecting the DVD+VHS player so the image can comeout clearer on this TV?







thanks in advance

Ask TW about HDTV service. You'll love it.



The DVI output is PC compatible, as long as you use a HDTV resolution. You can use powerstrip to do that. I'd suggest 1080i.



For your DVD player, use component.

Ok thanks! you use HDTV service is it extra charge? didn't notice it in their site?

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: SuPrEIVIE
Ok thanks! you use HDTV service is it extra charge? didn't notice it in their site?

It's probably an extra $5/month... But yeah, it's worth it.