If you are still within the warranty period for the set, contact Sony for help and advice. Ifthe system has not been tampered with, the defect could lie in the audio speakers. The Plasma TV Forum is an accumulation of the replies from Plasma TV Buying Guide. If your query is not listed here, fill in the 'Ask a Question' page. You should get a reply within 3-5 days. Queries are addressed by the Editors of the Plasma TV Buying Guide The WEGA KE-32TS2 does not have a PC input.

The audio speakers on my XBR950 Sony have recently begun to make funny noises. Please advise if this is a problem with the XBR. If you are still within the warranty period for the set, please contact Sony for help and advice. In case the system has not been tampered with, the defect could lie in the audio speakers. The Plasma TV Forum is an accumulation of the replies to queries sent into the Plasma TV Buying Guide. See similar questions...

The noise you have described in your set is not a normal or usual problem. Since it is only three days into your purchase and definitely within the warranty period, try and have a Sony technician come and inspect your set to figure out what is wrong and suggest suitable solutions. You would need a plasma screen that can function on both NTSC and PAL formats if it is to be used both in the US and UK. If digital cable or satellite is being used, you would not need a tuner. See similar questions...

The noise you have described is not a normal or usual problem. Since it is only three days since your purchase, it is well within the warranty period. Try to have a Sony technician inspect your set to identify the problem and suggest suitable solutions. You need a plasma screen that can function on both NTSC and PAL formats if it is used in the US and UK. If you use digital cable or satellite, you will not need a tuner. Checking the mains voltage in advance is advisable. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

A burn in occurrence has no specific time limit. One need not worry over the network logo as the static logo in the corner may get removed by repeated commercial breaks. Temporary appearance of the logo or ghosting may occur, which will usually disappear after normal viewing. Usually plasma TVs do not need to go in for frequent repairs or servicing. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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). See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...