My Samsung HD 3D Plasma PN58C8000 TV unboxing & Initial Power on.

[@twoZkingRvette1fast]

finally someone who takes the box apart the right way!

[@OtomoTenzi]

@Pinhead222 You will be BLOWN AWAY by the picture quality from Blu-rays displayed on this TV. I'm not kidding you!

[@SilentGTboy]

Already posted but, you said, "Two fingers deep." Love it, just bought one.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@tazinlwfl, I've notice the Plasma TV screens are warmer then the lcd and lcd/led TV in the store when I was doing my research. That is why it uses more energy. However, it is energy star and only uses 183 watts according the government spec for this model. The screen is warm but not hot, I also feel radiation heat when I get close. Also also have the video in movie mode which looks very nice to me, maybe you friend has an older model or has the video in vivid mode?

[@MikesHDVideos]

@supremfire31, I have not experance any burn in yet. The say the new plasmas have less of of burn in problem then the older ones.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@carnews333, The spec said it is 1.4 inch thick. I've seen a Samsung LED display which is .3 inch think. However it was nearly twice the price.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@MescalineMe, I picked the Plasma as you can see. I don't have any reflections problems because there no are light sources at angles where I could see a reflection. I also have not seen any burn-in problems. Search on "plasma vs lcd" on google and youtube

[@MikesHDVideos]

@jasonhchea, The C indicates it is a 2010 model. It should be cheaper now then when I got in last year. But you may only be able to get the D 2011 model.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@tmz90, I was unable to compare the PN58C8000 TV with the PN58C7000 side by side. As far as I know, the only difference between the two is the color of the bezel and the True Black Filter which reduces reflection for the screen. I ordered the TV over the internet but I'm sure places like Best Buys have it or can order it. I have very happy with the TV.

[@MikesHDVideos]

Thanks for summing up the differences, I agree. Depending on the size, I think the energy saving over a plasma is not that much. Sales people also like to promote the energy savings of LED over a LCD but you I look at the energy usage sticker, they saves only a few dollars a year.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@SuddenMovieImpact, I have not had any problems with the TV. I have had no burnin. I keep the TV is a little darker room when the one I did not video in. I useally have the TV in movie mode.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@SuddenMovieImpact, I've had the TV for about 6 months. LCD/LED has a plastic screen while plasma has a glass screen. I understand the glass screen is easier to break if is shipped improperly . You should never lay the screen flat because the weight of the glass also makes it easier to break.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@WaXzTRM, I've just checked and cannot see any burn-in. I keep it in a darker room then the one I took the video and I usually have it is "movie" mode which is less bright then the default.

[@Cypherus21]

Nice TV you got there. After doing research on Samsung's LED, I decided that this Samsung Plasma is the way to go for contrast ratio and viewing angle. Plus LED has issues as you named.

[@MikesHDVideos]

Continue, I connect the TV to my blu-ray and digital camera. All are different brands but use HDMI CEC. It is very nice to control all devises with one remote without havening to program any device codes. Also, when I turn on a device, the TV automatics switches the input to that device.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@JTM2808, The old one is a 34 inch HD CRT TV I got back in 2001. I think it is over 300 pounds!

[@OtomoTenzi]

@MegaPeeeeter Try running some screensavers on it for a few hours and see if that helps a bit.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@em3rica2k2, Thanks, When I put the Blu-ray or DVR on pause, I set the TV back to live TV to help prevent that. So far I have not seen anything.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@Peter101282, I've heard year old technology is good for business. It almost as good as the latest but not as expensive. The Samsung C models are the 2010 models, the Ds are 2011 so you should get a good buy on the Cs but don't wait for too long.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@Peter101282, For example, I just got a sound system for the TV (KZbin video soon). During my research, I decided to get 2010 speakers. The internet prices where a lot cheaper for the 2010 but stock was low. However, I waited a while. The 2010s were out when I decided to get them, so I had to pay the big bucks for the 2011s which I don't think the speakers are much different.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@tachyian, I've tried it tonight. I did not see any change in brightness when I rotated my head 90 degrees, however, the 3D effect went away. This makes sense when you think about it. I also tried wearing the glasses upside down. The 3D effect was backwards, meaning what should be in from was now in back. It was a little nauseous so I stopped. This also makes sense when you think about it, both the backward 3D and the nausea. :)

[@OtomoTenzi]

@tazinlwfl The remote is pretty nicely designed and quite easy to clean even with a wet cloth, seeing how it doesn't have any of those spaces and openings in between the buttons like how most other remotes do. The heat from these new slim plasmas now only dissipates from the front of the screen and not from the back unlike the older plasmas from a few years back. The heat is very minimal due to the low power consumption, even when it's been on for several hours.

[@cjsporl]

@supremfire31 no, the newer ones don't usually burn in anymore since most of them have screen savers and some new technology they put in them. I believe that LG and samsung are the 2 best plasma makers out.

[@tmz90]

Thats a great tv. How does it compare to the c7000? I dont know wheter to buy your model or the c7000. Did you compare the two models?

[@tachyian]

I went to BestBuy and compared 3D TV from Panasonic and Samsung. The Pani was plasma and the Sami was LED. One thing that I've noticed was that when I watch 3D contents with a 3D glasses, if I rotate (or roll) my head like when you're lying on the couch, the video on the Sami darkens. It didn't occur for the Pani. I wonder if it was so because the Sami was LCD and the Pani was plasma Do you also experience this kind of darkening due to angle (not left to right angle but sort of polar angle...)?

[@MikesHDVideos]

@RoachOnDaCoach, Thanks, I found the engery start power used for this TV and land the link in my comments. I uses very little power. I have not found any THX mode on this TV.

[@OtomoTenzi]

@krisspykrapper I agree with you there. And this model of plasma in particular (Samsung PNC8000) is known to excel with both 2D and 3D content.

[@amdnovello]

Plasma is good for gaming too. I have a panny pz80 and a lg pq3000 . How is this tv going now?

[@MikesHDVideos]

Thanks, I have not checked recently but the link I give in my description gives the max power used by a model uses to qualify for the energy star. I know the power usage between Plasma, LCD, and LED is promoted more by sales men then the actual dollar amount difference.

[@JP-xb9qd]

I bought the 63" about 10 years ago... and it is still alive and well. I don't use it much for 3D viewing, but I do watch blu-ray movies and a whole lot of gaming on the Xbox One X. I don't regret owning this TV. It has served me well. I am looking to replace it with a bigger 4k/8k TV. Any Recommendations? I will pair up the TV with the Xbox Series X

[@S-1_24-25]

8K TVs are a waste of money, with our own eyes we can only see 1080p. It’s best to keep your current TV if it’s still well and alive

[@OtomoTenzi]

@AalexX136 Actually, the glare on this TV isn't as bad as you think. Samsung put an anti-reflective filter on this model and it works reasonably well at cutting out most of the glare. Even with bright overhead flourescent lights during the daytime are not a real threat. Bright room performance is one of this TV's strong points, so no worries there.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@twoZkingRvette1fast, The web site for the delivery talked about how to open the box. I also asked the delivery people to see the screen before I singed there is no damage. It took them about 2 seconds to open it.

[@Colonelbasic]

Do yoy notice a high pitch buzzing when on a bright screen? also if the tv has fans can you hear them?

[@jovid7]

Have you tried to watch stuff with the 2D to 3D conversion? Does it look decent?

[@ron2186]

great vid man, i just ordered the Samsung 51" Class 1080p 600Hz 3D model from sears, im so excited because i wanna see how uncharted 3 looks on it, and my blu ray movies. it will be here a day before Christmas so it works out extra sweet. im upgrading from a vizio 42'' full hd 60 htz

[@OtomoTenzi]

@ericdscheller They're workin' on it. Plasmas are anything but work-in-progress, and they are certainly gettin' better with the technology.

[@twoZkingRvette1fast]

@MikesHDVideos it seems like people always cut the top off and lift it out

[@MikesHDVideos]

@UFCNFLjunkie, Yes, I have it in a TV room (living room). The TV roomwas not ready when I got the TV.

[@EastAngliaUK]

do you use an oled tv now?

[@JAMOVHEDWAFF]

awesome man!! rung Samsung, the shop i bought it it from and they couldn't help with this. mine was ex display so no manual with it. helped out a lot

[@rapandrnb]

@MORDEKAIZ how about if its for both ? asi went to many retailers and they told me go for the Plasma ?

[@pantiesfuck12]

Is that a Sony 34 inch XBR you have as your old T.V

[@MORDEKAIZ]

@rapandrnbwell if it's only for bluray or tv go with the plasma if it's more for gaming like ps3 or xbox360 go for the LED sam 40" or less.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@bagshitass, Yes, it does a good job in the conversion, IMO.

[@OtomoTenzi]

@Spongeking5 Depends on how far you sit away from the screen. 55 - 60 inches looks great if you're at least about 10 or 12 feet away. In my opinion, the bigger the better especially when watching sports or playing videogames!

[@MikesHDVideos]

@OtomoTenzi, I get no humming or buzzing

[@MikesHDVideos]

@Peter101282, There are pluses and minus between LED/LCD and Plasma TV. Do a search on google and KZbin for more info. For my case I like the Plasma. That is why I got this TV.

[@OtomoTenzi]

Mike, have ya heard? The new 65" Panasonic VT50 plasma only uses about 115 watts!

[@XanArt21]

This sounds like a better version than the 7700 version, but its not available yet here:(

[@TheGamingRelated]

@infamousericx3 Is 30+ years not long enough for you?

[@RVideoDesign]

Hey man nice tv! planning to buy this beautiful plasma, i think you bought it in 2010.. how is now? any problems? burn in thing or something? peace:)

[@OtomoTenzi]

@MaLuEiD Which model did you buy?

[@davidgahan73]

good show Mike:)do you have ps3 or x-box360?

[@rapandrnb]

@EpiclsME Hi, how about if do both ? becuase i tend to play allot of games and i also watch allot of movies ?

[@MikesHDVideos]

@AalexX136, Thanks, I plan all along to put it in my darker living as I talked about in this video. This video is the first day I got the TV and my living room was not yet ready for it.

[@steo2008]

Dose this tv have a scart connection.

[@jonassx100]

Why most of the 3d tv's dont have D- DvI port in order to play 3d games at resolution of 1080p@ 60Hz

[@MaFioSo444]

duuuuude i need help! i got mine but i cant get cable signal! where and how do you plug it in and also I tried watching shrek 3D and the screen would just be white so basically it wasnt working...

[@OtomoTenzi]

@Peter101282 Plasma is good for watching movies or anything that requires critical and precise picture quality; especially 3D content. LCDs/LEDs are more ideal for gaming, since they don't have any chance of image retention or burn-in.

[@rapandrnb]

SOMONE PLEASE HELP ME ???? what do i get the 3D PLASMA OR THE 3D LED FROM SAMSUNG OR SONY ?

[@MikesHDVideos]

@MescalineMe, I found some summaries and youtube videos with the difference and +/-between Plasma and LED TVs. Sorry I don't remember the URLs. Many people like the bright images of LED. Many video purest don't like the bright "Get a Suntan" images of the LED/LCD. Plasma have glass so they are a little heavier, usually reflect more light, and easier damage if abused then the plastic screen of a LED/LCD.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@Pinhead222, Blu Rays look great!

[@OtomoTenzi]

Plasmas are mainly good for these 3 things: 1. Deeper black levels 2. Better viewing angles 3. Smoother motion. LEDs are mainly good for these 3 things: 1. Good for bright rooms 2. Thinner/lighter profile 3. Energy savings

[@MikesHDVideos]

@andrewcobra2000, Thank you for your opinion. It looks like you did not take my advice and search KZbin and the internet for the advantages and disadvantages of each type of TV.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@NoWee5000, The simple answer is a LED TV is the same as an LCD TV but uses LED as a backlight. The LCD blocks different colors. No blocking makes white, blocking all colors makes black. A plasma aluminates different colors . illuminate all colors makes white, illuminate no colors make black. You need to search the internet and youtube for a better answer and the pros and cons for each type.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@ktosi11, No, no eye burn, but emergence. :)

[@akasmarty2003]

awesome plasma congrats.

[@MikesHDVideos]

No burn or any other problems.

[@gfunkgfunk]

@nazmuse12345 its a normal 2d tv. only thin is thst u can convert any tv program or movie or game or porno if they already dont come in 3d

[@itztheGitz]

What inch is this ?? 50" ???

[@saavwafare]

I agree with many of the other respondants "Great Video".

[@MikesHDVideos]

DungeonsHeroes, I don't use the 3d much. Not sure if plasma is good for gaming. My suggestion is get as you can afford and will fit in your room.

[@jesusvelasco4659]

hello i have this tv but i dont know what reason the HDMI not working. if somebody could help me. thank you so much

[@MikesHDVideos]

This is a 58 inch TV. The size of the TV depends on many factors like the size of the room, personal taste, and one's budget. I like my 58 inch size, especially for 3D as it is more emergent. Sometimes I think the 63 inch would be better. The only problem I see is not all program material was filmed in HD and may not look very good on a large screen. I use my older 34 inch HD Sony TV I got back in 2001 when there is something I want to watch which is not HD. Most of the time I do not watch it.

[@NoWee5000]

WHats the difference between an LED and Plasma

[@MikesHDVideos]

@KILLLER526, There are several SD channels like the 44s and 2.2. Channel 62 is 480i but also is the "Retro TV" channel and several of their shows are from the 70s so the source is very low def. They would not look good even on an HD Channel. The News is a good example of this. The News programs are 1080i or 720p and look fantasist when they are in the studio. But some locations shots like from Afghanistan look awful. The large screen makes it looks even worse. I may make a vido about it

[@MikesHDVideos]

@andrewcobra2000, There are advantages and disadvantages for each type of TV. In my case, a Plasma TV is a better chose. Do a search on "Plasma vs LED" on both KZbin and a web search engine to see if your chose was the best for you.

[@rafeahmed1248]

have got a new samsung tv does anyone know how to put on the stand????????

[@OtomoTenzi]

This one's got a built-in screensaver, so no problems there.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@jedigman, No, I do not hear nay buzzing.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@davidgahan73, No, I do not have games connect to this TV.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@BurakCelikbilek, Thank you for your constructive comment.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@ktosi11, I sit about 12 feet away.

[@OtomoTenzi]

@infamousericx3 But nobody would know for sure, since LEDs haven't even been out all that long yet. And many consumers nowadays are changing their TVs like every 3-5 years or so anyway.

[@GoldenMurderer]

if you ever get a surround system go definitive(speaker company) with optical(digital) audio and an Onkyo reciever , optical sounds better than HDMI audio, its clearer with almost none of that crackling noise that can occur.

[@MikesHDVideos]

@DonMega187, Thanks for the info. So far I have not had the problem.

[@ocyrus70]

you have a xmas tree up in august and no this tv is so much better than the pana!!..

[@MikesHDVideos]

@jovid7, not of the time is comes out good but not always.

[@babyorbe]

tv size????

[@gfunkgfunk]

@Cypherus21 u made the right choice

[@OtomoTenzi]

@xTURDxFURGESONx Don't worry, lotsa 3D titles will be available on Blu-ray soon and will become alot cheaper too!

[@MikesHDVideos]

@pantiesfuck12, yes, I got it in 2001. Only CBS and PBS had HD over the air at that time.

[@OtomoTenzi]

@supremfire31 Not unless you're stupid enough to leave a static image on the screen for hours and hours. Burn-in has not been totally eliminated yet, but these newer plasmas coming out now are getting better and better at preventing it.

[@OtomoTenzi]

To all of Mike's peeps: My buddy also has the 50" version of this TV. Feel free to ask any questions before buying!

[@Hell1um]

@infamousericx3 They last the same, let's see if in 20 years or so you can find the lamp for your LCD....JUST SAYING.

[@MORDEKAIZ]

@rapandrnb well plasma runs in about 600hz and ps3 and xbox runs in 60hz so it could get lag on the plasma sometimes,,,Led its 60hz 120hz and 240hz great for a gaming consule...plus Led have a brigthen good for gaming plamas will leave burn mark evertime u play games... both are great but thats my opinio..im getting UN40C6300 for my ps3 and PN58C500 for movies and soccer games. btw plamas its way cheaper..

[@OtomoTenzi]

@PAPB3 Si-mon, hecho en Mexico! : D

[@MikesHDVideos]

Kapal, I'm going of 3 years now and I have not seen any pink banding effects.

[@kapal1998]

wait for pink banding effect ,like mine.....

[@allthenamesaretaken2]

@andrewcobra2000 Plasmas still produce a better image than lcds. Deeper blacks, more accurate colors that dont over saturate and the most important thing...RESPONSE, not frame rates. You can talk up your 240hz all you want but the fact is, response on plasma is 0.00001ms compare to 4-12ms on S-PVA panels found on lcds. This is what you want for 3D. This is why plasmas have no ghosting