New BV8 40 - first impressions at home

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Beothomas (archived)
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Posted June 8, 2009 at 09:14 GMT
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Our new BV8 40 was installed on Saturday. The wife and I spent the whole weekend watching our favorite films and TV - we're very, very impressed indeed. The in-built freeview software really adds to the whole experience - we love the graphics and overall user experience. The TV is hooked up to Beolab 6000s and a PS3.

Having read the forum here about 'soap opera effects' and so on BEFORE the tv was installed, I was getting a bit nervous. However I'm pleased to say the picture is excellent. We're going to spend a couple of weeks at least adjusting to the massive picture, as until now we've had just a Beovision 6 22!! Once we're used  to the new size I may look into disabling the 34fs mode in the PS3 & movie mode and so on, but in the meantime will read about other Beoworld users comments & tips. It is true that there are moments where the picture cannot cope with big movement scenes, but some of this could be down to the PS3 (or me being unused to the huge size of the screen!)...

The next step will be a sub, but I'm going to hold out for this new one that has been talked about...

Cheers,

Tom

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Zwaan
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Posted June 8, 2009 at 09:40 GMT
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Sorry, for my English, but... If you have problems with soap opera effect or like that you can try in "service menu BV8-40 the filmmode into "out". For me gives it a better picture. The picture is more naturally. Service menu. Two time at Menu. Adjustments en then red and go.

I come from Holland en for me gives it a better picture.  Gives me feedback, please.

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Bv7Mk3 (archived)
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Posted June 8, 2009 at 09:41 GMT
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Tom.  Congrats on you New Bv8-40!...I did see one in a dealers a while back and I have to say I was impressed with the picture I was seeing at the time.

Enjoy and keep the feedback coming.

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Teletom (archived)
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Posted June 8, 2009 at 13:09 GMT
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@ Zwaan

I have experienced the same: After switching off the 'filmmode' the picture of my BV8-40 was certainly better and also more natural if you like.

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mason (archived)
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Posted June 8, 2009 at 15:29 GMT
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I saw the BV8 40 last week at B&O in Islington – I thought the picture was stunning.

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moxxey
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Posted June 8, 2009 at 16:14 GMT
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I also agree that the BV8-40 has a great picture. Good value for the price, too (well, for B&O..).

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Hiort
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Posted June 9, 2009 at 07:20 GMT
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Is the "movie mode" option also available in the BV 32"? 

Location: Sweden

My B&O Icons:

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Zwaan
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Posted June 9, 2009 at 08:14 GMT
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What's means stunning. Do you have another word??? (i'm dutsch)

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Zwaan
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Posted June 9, 2009 at 08:17 GMT
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I don't know. Try this: dubble click on menu. Go to adjustments and then red and then go.

succes

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Nonalphanumeric
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Posted June 9, 2009 at 08:28 GMT
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Stunning

–adjective
1. causing, capable of causing, or liable to cause astonishment, bewilderment, or a loss of consciousness or strength: a stunning blow.
2. of striking beauty or excellence: What a stunning dress you're wearing!
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