Help me choose,KV32FQ80 or KV36FS76

noveed2006 · 11-03-2003, 2:42 AM

I have now seen several sites and for some reason they are about the same price even though one is 32inch and the other 36ich. I have a sony digital camera and the fq80 has a built in slot for memory stick and that is a killer feature for me. But can anyone tell me how else these to monitors differ from each other besides the physical dimensions.

Rookies · 11-03-2003, 2:52 AM

I can only comment on the FQ80.

I had to have my first FQ80 replaced due to some curve and slope within the pictures. But my 2nd set is Spot on, Cant fault it in any ways. It a brillent piece of kit and picture is great. The memory reader is a bonus as you got a sony cam it a damn good feature.

I love the set very much.

11-03-2003, 5:19 AM

...I am an FS76 owner and wouldn't swap it for anything (the best plasma screens being the exception)!

You can't beat the size of the FS76 compared to the FQ80 but obviously the latter has more features.

The default settings being sent out on the current FS76's seem to have a slight problem with the deflection settings. Mine is so slight I am not going to invalidate the warranty and when you have it is full screen mode you cant detect it anyway.

Colours, sound and overall effect are in my opinion stunning on the FS76! To get the best out of it though run it through Sky and watch lots of DVD's!!

Regards

Tom

11-03-2003, 2:05 PM

Agreed with Tommo.

MackemX · 11-03-2003, 11:52 PM

the FS76

mine is Awesome now, but had to do some tweaking 1st

wouldn't swap it and it's picture is absolute quality now

12-03-2003, 5:47 AM

I am very sure that an excellent picture to one person is a poor picture to another.

Just writing as I think but it would be SO beneficial if we could all somehow compare setups.

I would love to have the courage to go into my service menu like yourself MackemX. How do you know what settings to change? I am sure I could vastly improve my picture (although I am very happy with it now) if I went into the menu and knew what I was doing.

Regards

Tom

MackemX · 12-03-2003, 6:57 AM

straight in, no messing

of course I wrote the originals down 1st

but I just went from 0-63 in most settings but going from 63-0 in one step highlights the area it is affecting so from this you can use your judgement and eye to adjust it

after this I set everything to default and then adjust the necessary settings by tweaking them just by one or so to see effect of them

nearly there now, but I'm gonna give the TV and my eyes a break now

it's a bit like playing on a CRT monitor and adjusting the settings, you gotta get used to them 1st and then you can adjust the correct ones and get a better pic

mmm · 12-03-2003, 3:11 PM

It's gotta be the FQ80 - for sheer appearance and features

but then I do have the FQ80, so I am biased

good luck !

m

MackemX · 12-03-2003, 4:56 PM

so what extra features does it have apart from the memory stick slot?

it looks the same as the 32FDNX200 doesn't it, but doesn't have the Digitial TV intergrated

I'm not that sure on exact differences, but the sacrific of the 4" for a memory slot and a little cosmetic difference is upto you

I was looking at the 36KDNX200 before getting the FS76 and for the extra money I couldn't justify the cosmetics or extra features, even the Digitial intergration

would be nice to know

mmm · 12-03-2003, 8:21 PM

There quite a number of little features that make the FQ80 a very nice set...but here goes anyway :

1. Dynamic PAP, this means that there are 2 tuners. Which allows the TV to display to different sources at the same time - and be able to change the size of the two screens.

2. Four scart sockets, 2 of which are RGB. AV3 can also be configured (if connected to a VHS) to record from any of the AV sources.

3. In Dynamic PAP more - you can pump one of the screens through the main speakers and the other screen through the headphones - and independently control the volumes.

4. Memory Stick.

5. Very sexy remote control unit

6. 5 AV inputs, 4 of which are the scarts as mentioned above, and the fifth is on the front of the TV.

7. Be able to individually name each AV input and assign them (if you want to) to a particular TV channel - very handy.

8. Multiple screens. Shows upto 16 channels (I think) at once, but updates them every second. quite neat.

9. DRC100 - very nice - cant fault it.

10. Bloody excellent picture.

sure I have missed out a few other neat features...but if these dont tickle your fancy then I dont know what will

regards

mmm

MackemX · 12-03-2003, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mmm
There quite a number of little features that make the FQ80 a very nice set...but here goes anyway :

1. Dynamic PAP, this means that there are 2 tuners. Which allows the TV to display to different sources at the same time - and be able to change the size of the two screens.

2. Four scart sockets, 2 of which are RGB. AV3 can also be configured (if connected to a VHS) to record from any of the AV sources.

3. In Dynamic PAP more - you can pump one of the screens through the main speakers and the other screen through the headphones - and independently control the volumes.

4. Memory Stick.

5. Very sexy remote control unit

6. 5 AV inputs, 4 of which are the scarts as mentioned above, and the fifth is on the front of the TV.

7. Be able to individually name each AV input and assign them (if you want to) to a particular TV channel - very handy.

8. Multiple screens. Shows upto 16 channels (I think) at once, but updates them every second. quite neat.

9. DRC100 - very nice - cant fault it.

10. Bloody excellent picture.

sure I have missed out a few other neat features...but if these dont tickle your fancy then I dont know what will

regards

mmm

as I thought, cos you had me confused when you said the extra features on the FQ80 compared to a FS76 cos the only difference between the FQ80 & FS76 actually is the cosmectics and the Memory Stick slot, that's about it

the NX200 is an FQ80 with a digital intergrated tuner but sacrifices the 2nd anologue tuner, so you can't get PAP and I think one less scart

the FS76 has all those features listed in your list

, apart from number 4, the memory stick, so is it really worth sacrificing 4" of screen for a memory stick and a slight cosmetic change?

personally I didn't think so, but again it all down to personal preferences

13-03-2003, 5:44 AM

I had to read that list twice because I thought it was a summary of the FS76 features.

Obviously owners of FS76 will vote for that set and vice-versa.

BUT...it has to be the FS76!!

Regards

Tom

Rookies · 13-03-2003, 3:22 PM

Yes, That is right, The FQ80 and FS76 are just the same tech wise the only different between them AFAIK are:

FQ80 - Stand, TV Shell. Memory reader
FS76 - Stand, TV Shell, 4 " bigger

Take your pick