Panasonic 42" Plasma (TH-42PX500U) - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

troit · 01-08-2006, 01:46 PM

Alright the good news - I just took the plunge and ordered this TV...

Very excited. Now the question:

Does it really matter if I use a HDMI cable to hook it up to my HD-DVR cable box or should I just connect it using moster RCA cables?

DDDDave · 01-08-2006, 05:43 PM

I have the 37" version of this TV. I just use RCA cables less than 6' long. I cannot imagine the picture being better. The difference between reg. TV and this TV is scary.

Before I spent the +/- $100. I figured I would use what I had. I researched quite a few forums and the general advice was try the RCA's first. If you are not satisfied, then use the HDMI. Worked for me. JHMO. YMMV.

troit · 01-11-2006, 12:11 AM

DDDAVE - Thanks for the input. I actually lucked out. A co-worker at the office gave me a HDMI cable he was not using that he got when he bought his DirecTV HD-DVR.

Now if only the TV would arrive - it was suppose to be delivered today but now will not be delivered until Thursday. I'll let you know what I think once we get it set up.

docbungle · 01-26-2006, 12:28 AM

If you don't use the HD cables, you won't be able to see HD quality. RCA cables won't do the trick.

xepherys · 02-08-2006, 08:15 AM

Always use the best cables available for your systems... I use fibre audio from my DVD player and it makes a TON of difference... better cables really do make a difference...

01-08-2006, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
troit Transfer Agent Location: NYC	Panasonic 42" Plasma (TH-42PX500U) Alright the good news - I just took the plunge and ordered this TV... Very excited. Now the question: Does it really matter if I use a HDMI cable to hook it up to my HD-DVR cable box or should I just connect it using moster RCA cables? __________________ I've yet to dephile myself...

01-08-2006, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
DDDDave Addict Location: Sarasota	I have the 37" version of this TV. I just use RCA cables less than 6' long. I cannot imagine the picture being better. The difference between reg. TV and this TV is scary. Before I spent the +/- $100. I figured I would use what I had. I researched quite a few forums and the general advice was try the RCA's first. If you are not satisfied, then use the HDMI. Worked for me. JHMO. YMMV. __________________ I am just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe... "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Thoreau "Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm" - Emerson

01-11-2006, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
troit Transfer Agent Location: NYC	DDDAVE - Thanks for the input. I actually lucked out. A co-worker at the office gave me a HDMI cable he was not using that he got when he bought his DirecTV HD-DVR. Now if only the TV would arrive - it was suppose to be delivered today but now will not be delivered until Thursday. I'll let you know what I think once we get it set up. __________________ I've yet to dephile myself...

01-26-2006, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
docbungle It's all downhill from here Location: Denver	If you don't use the HD cables, you won't be able to see HD quality. RCA cables won't do the trick. __________________ Bad Luck City

02-08-2006, 08:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Always use the best cables available for your systems... I use fibre audio from my DVD player and it makes a TON of difference... better cables really do make a difference...