Some of us were talking about TV, mine too, in the KFOR thread. Here is one for those discussions.

Philips Support - 50PL9126D/37 (http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?ctn=50PL9126D/37&scy=US&slg=AEN&grp=TV_GR&cat=PROJECTION_TV_CA&sct=SU00309_SU)

Mine looks to be the earliest (first) model in this line.

Philips projection HDTV 50" DLP™ with Pixel Plus
Model Number: 50PL9126D/37

It looks like this TV is a 720p, but I'm not sure. Why does it show 1080i when I change channels? Could it be the cable box itself?

I can't find the full features list, maybe someone can get lucky to find that.

I did try to adjust picture settings based on drumsncode's instructions. The picture looks brighter and more viewable from side angle and higher (standing). I did notice when I got real close to the screen, it all looks fuzzy.

There is an Active Controls feature. Should I be using that? It has Off, Mininum (?), Medium, and Maxium (?).

Okay, found the old Walmart page. They did slash the price.

Walmart.com: Philips 50" Widescreen DLP HDTV w/ Built-in Digital Tuner & Custom Stand, 50PL9126D/37: Unassigned Electronics (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4840111)

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Note: You must get HD programming to get an HD picture. The picture quality of an HDTV without an HD source may be disappointing. Please contact your local cable or satellite TV provider for details on how to upgrade to HD programming.

Enjoy dramatic high definition (HD) images at over 4 feet wide, for under $1,500. This 50" TV has an integrated digital ATSC tuner plus all the latest inputs to support your components. Advanced DLP technology for top-quality images.



Key Features & Benefits:

50" size

Enjoy giant, almost life-size images with a screen that's over 4 feet wide

Widescreen ratio

Watch programs and movies in the dramatic widescreen format (16:9 ratio) that delivers cinema-style images

DLP technology

Advanced DLP (Digital Light Processing) uses millions of tiny mirrors for an image with rich colors, high contrast and deep blacks

HD Tuner

Built-in digital ATSC tuner delivers high definition (HD) broadcasts without the need for a separate set top box

Pixel Plus feature

Philips's exclusive Pixel Plus feature provides better picture quality, depth, and clarity

1280x720 resolution

Delivers 720p (progressive) resolution for true high definition images in stunning clarity

Multiple hook up options

Component Video in, CVBS in, HDMI for complete convenience

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Display

Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)

Comb Filter: 3D digital

Additional Features: Pixel Plus

Diagonal Size: 50" - widescreen

Projection Display Technology: DLP

Display Format: 720p

Resolution: 1280 x 720

TV Tuner

Multi-channel Preview: Picture-in-picture (PIP)

Analog TV Tuner: NTSC

Video Features

HDTV Ready: Yes

Closed Caption Capability: Yes

Input Video Formats: 720/60p

Remote Control

Type: Remote control - infrared

Audio System

Sound Output Mode: Stereo

Sound Effects: Virtual Dolby Surround

Output Power / Total: 20 Watt

Additional Features: Auto volume adjustment

Connections

Connector Type: 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 3 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x SPDIF output - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - side ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side

Power

Power Device: Power supply - internal

Voltage Required: AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )

Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 1 Watt

General

Product Type: 50" rear projection TV

Width: 45.8 in

Depth: 15.9 in

Height: 31.5 in

Weight: 70.5 lbs

Digital Television Certification: HDTV

Dimensions & Weight Details

Dimensions & Weight Details: TV set - 45.8 in x 15.9 in x 31.5 in x 70.5 lbs

Digital TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner: ATSC, QAM

More Information

Model No.: 50PL9126D/37

Shipping Weight (in pounds): 124.5

Assembled in Country of Origin: USA and/or Imported

Origin of Components: Imported

Wal-Mart No.: 000537374

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/60/95/85/11/0060958511357_500X500.jpg

What should I do based on these info? Is the cable box screwing up my viewing experience?

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Here is another link I had found.

http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/Philips-50PL9200D-37.htm

The TV is only showing you the grade of input it is receiving and does not necessarily mean what it is outputting since it's maximum display level is 720p, not 1080 p or 1080i. So it's the cable box itself.

Some of us were talking about TV, mine too, in the KFOR thread. Here is one for those discussions.

Philips Support - 50PL9126D/37 (http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?ctn=50PL9126D/37&scy=US&slg=AEN&grp=TV_GR&cat=PROJECTION_TV_CA&sct=SU00309_SU)

Mine looks to be the earliest (first) model in this line.

Philips projection HDTV 50" DLP™ with Pixel Plus
Model Number: 50PL9126D/37

It looks like this TV is a 720p, but I'm not sure. Why does it show 1080i when I change channels? Could it be the cable box itself?

I can't find the full features list, maybe someone can get lucky to find that.

I did try to adjust picture settings based on drumsncode's instructions. The picture looks brighter and more viewable from side angle and higher (standing). I did notice when I got real close to the screen, it all looks fuzzy.

There is an Active Controls feature. Should I be using that? It has Off, Mininum (?), Medium, and Maxium (?).

Okay, found the old Walmart page. They did slash the price.

Walmart.com: Philips 50" Widescreen DLP HDTV w/ Built-in Digital Tuner & Custom Stand, 50PL9126D/37: Unassigned Electronics (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4840111)

.....


Note: You must get HD programming to get an HD picture. The picture quality of an HDTV without an HD source may be disappointing. Please contact your local cable or satellite TV provider for details on how to upgrade to HD programming.

Enjoy dramatic high definition (HD) images at over 4 feet wide, for under $1,500. This 50" TV has an integrated digital ATSC tuner plus all the latest inputs to support your components. Advanced DLP technology for top-quality images.



Key Features & Benefits:

50" size

Enjoy giant, almost life-size images with a screen that's over 4 feet wide

Widescreen ratio

Watch programs and movies in the dramatic widescreen format (16:9 ratio) that delivers cinema-style images

DLP technology

Advanced DLP (Digital Light Processing) uses millions of tiny mirrors for an image with rich colors, high contrast and deep blacks

HD Tuner

Built-in digital ATSC tuner delivers high definition (HD) broadcasts without the need for a separate set top box

Pixel Plus feature

Philips's exclusive Pixel Plus feature provides better picture quality, depth, and clarity

1280x720 resolution

Delivers 720p (progressive) resolution for true high definition images in stunning clarity

Multiple hook up options

Component Video in, CVBS in, HDMI for complete convenience

.....


Display

Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)

Comb Filter: 3D digital

Additional Features: Pixel Plus

Diagonal Size: 50" - widescreen

Projection Display Technology: DLP

Display Format: 720p

Resolution: 1280 x 720

TV Tuner

Multi-channel Preview: Picture-in-picture (PIP)

Analog TV Tuner: NTSC

Video Features

HDTV Ready: Yes

Closed Caption Capability: Yes

Input Video Formats: 720/60p

Remote Control

Type: Remote control - infrared

Audio System

Sound Output Mode: Stereo

Sound Effects: Virtual Dolby Surround

Output Power / Total: 20 Watt

Additional Features: Auto volume adjustment

Connections

Connector Type: 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 3 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x SPDIF output - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - side ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side

Power

Power Device: Power supply - internal

Voltage Required: AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )

Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 1 Watt

General

Product Type: 50" rear projection TV

Width: 45.8 in

Depth: 15.9 in

Height: 31.5 in

Weight: 70.5 lbs

Digital Television Certification: HDTV

Dimensions & Weight Details

Dimensions & Weight Details: TV set - 45.8 in x 15.9 in x 31.5 in x 70.5 lbs

Digital TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner: ATSC, QAM

More Information

Model No.: 50PL9126D/37

Shipping Weight (in pounds): 124.5

Assembled in Country of Origin: USA and/or Imported

Origin of Components: Imported

Wal-Mart No.: 000537374

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/60/95/85/11/0060958511357_500X500.jpg

What should I do based on these info? Is the cable box screwing up my viewing experience?

.....

Here is another link I had found.

[COLOR=darkred]]Home Theater HDTV - Plasma TV, LCD TV, Projection TV, Big Screen Television Consumer Guide, test (http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/Philips-50PL9200D-37.htm[/COLOR)


Do you have Cox?

Yes, I am using Cox. I am using a HD capable box. I was using a HD DVR, but I have to manage the budget a bit more for a while. What should I do? I connect with HDMI.