Some Plasmavision screens come with a built in tuner, these are denoted by a T as the middle of the three letter block in the model number. Other models will display a TV picture from a tuning device such as a Satellite, Cable or Freeview Set-top Box or an analogue TV tuner. To view the picture you simply need to connect the two devices together using the correct cable.

Plasma TVs have a delicate screen, so a gentle approach is always wise. Simply use a soft, scratch-free cleaning cloth to wipe away any dirt or smudges from the screen. For tougher grime, use a damp soft, scratch-free cleaning cloth to gently clean and dry thoroughly.

A flat viewing surface is advantageous for several reasons. First, the image itself is more realistic. With a conventional tube TV the image is distorted by the curvature of the glass. With Flat TV the image is not distorted in this fashion at all. Second, the viewing angle is wide on most flat monitor surfaces. Flat TV's are viewable from anywhere in the room with a normal viewing angle of 160 degrees. This surface appears brighter and clearer to the viewer, especially from an angle.

Content and layout can easily be changed and adapted to your needs. It is even possible to have different LAN wallboards that display different content (e.g. for the administrator, agents, ...)

A plasma or LCD TV screen is fantastic, but if you put it in the middle of the wall, the TV dominates the room and takes up valuable wall space - plus there are unattractive wires and power cables to deal with and an expensive decorating job to hide them. With a plasma screen cabinet, the television is hidden away in a stylish cabinet.

Yes. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two programs simultaneously with four selectable window positions. Picture-on-Picture (POP) allows you to watch two programs side by side. PIP/POP is available when your video source is set to TV, AV, S-Video, Component 1 or Component 2. For example, you can watch two analog TV programs simultaneously with PIP/POP by using the built-in TV tuner and an external tuner such as the one inside your VCR.

A Plasma TV is new type of flat screen display that uses new technology using plasma gas to illuminate a large number of light bulbs. Slim, slick, and larger in design, these futuristic looking TVs have almost lifelike images with their fantastic picture quality, and can hang on your wall like a picture.

The multisystem plasma TV is capable of playing a number of different formats, and connecting to a number of different broadcast signals. Digital TV, and high definition digital TV (HDTV), have been making major inroads into the world of broadcasting, and it is important for all television buyers to purchase a TV that is HDTV ready. Digital television provides a dramatic improvement in terms of both picture and sound quality compared to normal NTSC analog programming.

No, the Sony 50XBR950 does not have an HDMI connection, it has DVI instead. DVI is digital as well, but it is not as high as HDMI in bandwidth. It would only be a concern if the other components have HDMI. Since HDMI is backwards compatible with DVI, this should not be an issue either. Does the Sony KDE XBR950 61 inch plasma come with its own video scaler? If there is no in-built video scaler it may not be worth the money the set costs.

There is only one plasma TV maker that incorporates built in speakers into the plasma frame (Philips). Most manufacturers do however offer speakers as additional options which can be attached to the side of the plasma TV. Amplification of these speakers comes through built in 7 or 8 watt amplifiers which are built in to the side of the plasma display (this is plenty of wattage for excellent audio output).

Now you can! Some plasma displays can be used with PCs, but until now, you couldn't use your PC and watch TV on the same screen simultaneously.

Plasma television technology is based loosely on the fluorescent lightbulb. The display itself consists of cells. Within each cell two glass panels are separated by a narrow gap in which neon-xenon gas is injected and sealed in plasma form during the manufacturing process. The gas is electrically charged at specific intervals when the Plasma set is in use. the heart of the plasma TV are chemical compounds called phosphors.

Plasma TV's have a larger viewing angle, usually 160 degrees. The size of LCDs is limited and they use liquid crystals.

Probably, the greatest myth about plasma displays is that they only last two to three years. The truth is that present day plasma display panels have an expected half-lifetime of anything between 30,000hrs and 60,000hrs, which is substantially more than that of a traditional CRT TV.

Plasma screens offer a number of options in this respect - from standard floor stands, to wall mounts and even ceiling mounts. We suggest that you take a look at our article on how to install a plasma TV for more details on this issue.

Yes, our plasma TV's have a 15-Pin VGA input which will allows the user to connect the screen to a computer to be used as a computer monitor.

A one-year standard limited warranty is included with your Sun Group Plasma TV. However, you have the option of purchasing an extended two warranty.

For Plasma monitors, the screen burns-out when you view a static image/text for more than 20 minutes. To prevent monitor burn-outs, turn on the Wii screen burn-in reduction feature.

Use the slider to choose 1360 by 768 pixels as the resolution. Make sure that the Colors text box has True Color (32 bit) chosen. If this resolution is not present, log out and follow the instructions regarding At the Log In Screen Prompt.

With normal household or business use, Plasmavision display images will still look great in 10 or 20 years time. Since the picture is made with phosphor, engineers can accurately predict the geometric decline of the phosphor’s potential brightness. Note that while the brightness declines slowly, the phosphors never “burn out.” Also, note how the rate slows over time. The rate of decline points to a specification called “Life to Half Brightness” or LTHB.

Yes! The resolution of most high-definition plasma displays matches the resolution of XGA computer sources. Higher resolutions like SXGA and UXGA show quite well when converted to our hi-res panels.

A basic plasma screen consists of two thin sheets of glass containing tiny, gas-filled cells. Electronic current stimulates the cells to produce light and color, creating a bright, steady, vivid picture.

Flat panel plasma display is the latest display technology and the best way to achieve displays with excellent image quality and large, flat screen sizes that are easily viewable in any environment. Plasma panels are an array of cells, known as pixels, which are composed of three subpixels, corresponding to the colors red, green, and blue. Gas in the plasma state is used to react with phosphors in each subpixel to produce colored light (red, green, or blue).

There are only a handful of plasma TVs which include built in speakers, most manufacturers do however offer speakers as additional options which can be attached to the side of the plasma TV. You also have the option to connect the audio to a home theater system and avoiding the need for speakers attached to the plasma TV.

In essence, there are not many differences between a standard TV and a plasma TV. The main difference being the larger number of colours seen on a plasma display.

Unlike standard CRT and Plasma televisions, since there are no phosphors that light up, less power is need for operation and the light source in an LCD television generates less heat than a Plasma or traditional television. Also, because of the nature of LCD technology, there is no radiation emitted from the screen itself. Apart from better contrast due to its ability to show deeper blacks, plasma screens typically have better viewing angles than LCD.

We can make your DVD photo shows to fit regular (4:3) or wide screen (16:9) televisions. Our fabulous program keeps everything proportional and your pictures look great on either screen. Our default is regular. Please be sure to check on your order form if you need a DVD for wide screen .

Typically the plasma TV will come without a TV tuner unless stated. You may use a VCR hooked up to the plasma TV to view television channels.