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1 Buying A New TV? It s More Complex Than You Think Al Loebel September 12, 2016 RCA 630-TS, the first mass-produced television set, which sold in These Were Also Popular 1

2 The Way We Used To Buy A TV Decided on Screen Size The Way We Used To Buy A TV Decided on Screen Size Decided on your price point The Way We Used To Buy A TV Decided on Screen Size Decided on your price point Bought it 2

3 The Way We Used To Buy A TV Decided on Screen Size Decided on your price point Bought it Brought it home The Way We Used To Buy A TV Decided on Screen Size Decided on your price point Bought it Brought it home Plugged it in The Way We Used To Buy A TV Decided on Screen Size Decided on your price point Bought it Brought it home Plugged it in Made sure you had a decent antenna 3

4 The Way We Used To Buy A TV Decided on Screen Size Decided on your price point Bought it Brought it home Plugged it in Made sure you had a decent antenna Watched one of the 4available channels Then later It became Decided on B&W or color Then later It became Decided on B&W or color Decided on table top or console 4

5 Then later It became Decided on B&W or color Decided on table top or console Decided on mono or stereo Then later It became Decided on B&W or color Decided on table top or console Decided on mono or stereo Then screen size, price etc. Then later It became Decided on B&W or color Decided on table top or console Decided on mono or stereo Then screen size, price etc. Decided on cable vs. antenna 5

6 Then later It became Decided on B&W or color Decided on table top or console Decided on mono or stereo Then screen size, price etc. Decided on cable vs. antenna Maybe put a rotating antenna in your attic or on the roof Let s Talk About Today s Agenda Technologies Resolution Aspect Ratio / Screen Sizes Other Considerations To 3D or Not To 3D Signal Sources Smart TVs Sound Miscellany Plasma LCD LED OLED Projection Technologies 6

7 Plasma Advantages No light falloff at any viewing angle Full black capability Deeper color palette than other technologies Disadvantages Not energy efficient Initially more expensive Burn in during break in period No longer available from any manufacturer It used to be Pioneer (Kuro) and Panasonic LCD Most common technology today Advantages Very bright, very sharp Relatively inexpensive Wide availability Disadvantages Poor off angle viewing Can t produce black best is very dark gray Contrast issues (due to black/gray issue) Motion artifacts (look for at least 120Hz refresh rates, 240Hz is even better) LED There is no such thing; It s all marketing They re all LCD TVs with LED backlighting Instead of CCFLs (cold-cathode fluorescent lights) There are 2 types of LED backlighting Full array (LEDs across the whole screen) Edge-lit (LEDs on all 4 edges) Allows for thinner TVs LED TVs have all of the advantages and disadvantages of other LCD TVs. 7

8 OLED OLED means Organic Light Emitting Diode It s the technology of the future All of the advantages of plasma, plus: Light Energy efficient Can be very thin (screen may come rolled up in a tube) Disadvantages Still expensive LG is the leader in OLED TVs Projection Much like a movie theater experience Usually very large screen sizes 90 inches or more Used in home theaters Requires a dark room Projector usually mounted to ceiling Requires professional installation Needs occasional convergence tuneup Very expensive Resolution SD (Standard Definition) 640 x 480 or 720 x 480) HD Ready (720i or p) 1280 x 720 HD (HDTV High Definition -1080i or p) 1920 x 1080 UHD (UHDTV or 4K Ultra High Definition) 3840 x

9 Resolution I vs. P There are 2 ways to broadcast a TV signal I, for interlaced P, for progressive Most TVs today are capable of 1080p Some smaller sets and entry level sets are capable only of 720p Most TV broadcasts are 1080i ABC, Fox, ESPN and sister channels are 720p My Last Tube TV 4 X 3 Aspect More Than You Want To Know About Aspect Ratios 4 X 3 (1.33:1) Since 1892 Started by Thomas Edison 9

10 More Than You Want To Know About Aspect Ratios 4 X 3 (1.33:1) Since 1892 Started by Thomas Edison 16 X 9 (1.77:1) New Standard for widescreen TVs Supposedly to mimic movie aspect ratios But. More Than You Want To Know About Aspect Ratios 4 X 3 (1.33:1) Since 1892 Started by Thomas Edison 16 X 9 (1.77:1) New standard for widescreen TVs Supposedly to mimic movie aspect ratios But. 1.85:1, 2.39:1 Most common movie aspect ratios Why Is This Important? 10

11 The first thing I learned about flat panel wide screen sets The same size screen is smaller The first thing I learned about flat panel wide screen sets The same size screen is smaller What??? How can that be? The US Government dictates how TV screen sizes must be measured You d Think That This Is How You Do It 11

12 Government Dictate There was a time when manufacturers played games with measurements The included the bezel They added height to width Any number of tricks to make the TV sound larger So the Government standard is to measure diagonally, corner to corner, using only screen space 4 X 3 vs. 16 X 9 4 X 3 vs. 16 X 9 12

13 4 X 3 vs. 16 X 9 4 X 3 vs. 16 X 9 Wide screen is approximately 11% smaller for same screen size. Screen Sizes Most common screen sizes for main TV inches inches Most common screen sizes for 2 nd or bedroom TV 32 inches or smaller 42 inches 13

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15 Screen Size Practical Matters Most people watch TV from 8 to 10 feet Screen Size Practical Matters Most people watch TV from 8 to 10 feet The average person can t tell the difference between 720p and 1080p at this distance Screen Size Practical Matters Most people watch TV from 8 to 10 feet The average person can t tell the difference between 720p and 1080p at this distance So buying a 4k or UHDTV for these viewing distances makes little sense 15

16 Screen Size Practical Matters Most people watch TV from 8 to 10 feet The average person can t tell the difference between 720p and 1080p at this distance So buying a 4k or UHDTV for these viewing distances makes little sense But there are other considerations Other Considerations Future Proofing Your Purchase Current innovations include HDR (High Dynamic Range HDR 10) Dolbyvision(With HDR 10) Quantum Dot (Nano-technology) Other Considerations Future Proofing Your Purchase Current innovations include HDR (High Dynamic Range HDR 10) Dolbyvision(With HDR 10) Quantum Dot Latest technologies usually give you The best that a manufacturer has to offer But cost top $$$ 16

17 Other Considerations While the human eye can t distinguish better resolution at normal viewing distances, we can appreciate HDR (High Dynamic Range) HDR expands the range of both color and contrast significantly Better color gamut (Space) Colors equal to the system currently being used for digital projection systems in theaters To 3D or Not To 3D First of all, all 3D sets will show normal 2D material flawlessly There are 2 types of 3D Active (LG, Vizio) Passive (Sony, Panasonic, Samsung) Some Manufacturers offer both TV sets cost about the same, but active glasses much more expensive and must be from same manufacturer as TV To 3D or Not To 3D 3D source material scarce A few DVDs Samsung, the world s largest TV maker, just bowed out of the 3D market For my money, that means 3D is dead Pay no attention to what that Salesperson says 17

18 Signal Sources In the air (Antenna) Cable (Comcast - Xfinity) DSL (AT&T, Sonic) Satellite (Dish, HughesNet) Others Vista Broadband Valley Internet In The Air Uses an antenna Probably not an option in Sonoma County Maybe with a tower Gets only network channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS and a few more non-cable channels) Cable (Comcast - Xfinity) Expensive Customer service has been bad but getting better Very few service interruptions Good channel lineup May not be available in rural areas If also used for internet, has fastest speeds Offer various bundles to satisfy different tastes and budgets 18

19 DSL (AT&T or Sonic) Uses phone line Less expensive than cable May not be available in all areas Offer various bundles to satisfy different tastes and budgets Sonic is local company For TV, partners with Dish Satellite (Dish, HughesNet) Customer service known to be spotty Requires satellite dish Must have unencumbered vision into southern sky Offer various bundles to satisfy different tastes and budgets Smart TVs Most mid to upper end TVs today are Smart TVs Smart TVs require a home network to operate They are digital network access computers Provide user interface that allows access to many internet streaming services, but brands differ depending on contracts Typical access is to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and several others 19

20 Sound Sound on today s very thin TVs isn t very good Speakers aren t always well placed Speakers are very small Two typical solutions Standalone surround sound systems Soundbars Miscellany Most channels offer 2 versions today Low definition High definition higher cost Example: Comcast channel 3 vs. channel 703 Curved screens vs. flat screens Experts say that curved screens do not enhance the viewing experience. They may even make off angle viewing worse. And they cost more. Avoid them Miscellany Cables You are not watching high definition if you re not hooked up to your signal with HDMI. All HDMI cables are the same. Gold ends, heavier wire, better shielding none of these mean anything. Buy the cheapest HDMI cable you can find. I buy mine on Amazon Check your receiver for what resolution is being output. You can have a 1080p TV but if your receiver is putting out a 720p signal, you re getting 720p, not 1080p 20

21 Miscellany As of August 2016 the best TV on the market is the LG OLED65G6P Ultra HDTV It s a 65 OLED set Price is $8,000 In April Panasonic entered the OLED market Only available in Europe 65 set costs $11,000 So there is hope for competition for LG Miscellany If you buy Vizio, your TV may be watching you Smart Viziosinclude a Smart Interactivity Tracking Technology Analyzes what you watch Analyzes what you record Dates, times, channels Connects viewing patterns to your IP address Shared with Vizio partners to permit these companies to make, for example, better informed decisions regarding content production, programming, and advertising. You can opt out, but you have to know how Miscellany Be careful when looking at sets in the store They re all set to be brighter than you d want them at home. Ask the salesperson to take them off of demonstration mode Some good choices today Panasonic TC-65CX400U or TC-55CX400U LCD technology about $700 LG 55UH6150 LCD/LED technology about $700 Others by Vizio, Sony and many others 21

22 Questions??? 22

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