Panasonic VIERA TY-ER3D4MU Active Shutter 3D Eyewear (for 2012 and 2013 Panasonic VIERA 3D TVs)

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Product Specifications

Lightweight Active Shutter 3D Eyewear
USB Rechargeable
RF Compatible

Product Description

3D Playback Type: Active Shutter 3D Method Transmittance Method: RF (Bluetooth)/ Full HD 3D Glasses Standard Compatible Battery Type: Lithium-ion Polymer Rechargeable Battery Battery Duration: Approximately 30 hours of operation for a 30-minute full battery charge (Approximately 3 hours of operation for a 2-minute battery charge) *The battery duration will change as per the total usage time with the number of charge/discharge cycles Package Included: 1 Pair of Eyewear Note: These glasses are only compatible with 2012 VIERA HDTVs

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Product Reviews

Great Product

Panasonic VIERA TC-P60ST50 60-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TVPanasonic VIERA TY-ER3D4MU Active Shutter 3D EyewearI have had these glasses for about 2 weeks and have watched quite a bit of 3D content. I recently purchased a 2012 Panasonic Viera plasma set and I am very impressed with these glasses! They are active, so yes there is a battery in them but they do not feel heavy when you are wearing them. In fact, you nearly forget you are wearing glasses because the 3D content of a movie like “Kung-Fu Panda” or Transformers “Dark of the Moon” is so amazing! I say nearly forget, because your 3D field of view is slightly narrower while you are using the glasses.If you turn your head too far in either direction you will see the frames of the glasses and it can cause a somewhat odd visual for a few seconds. No big deal.The battery stays charged for a long time, I have only charged mine up once. I recommend a USB Hub in the near vicinity of your system so you can charge up multiple pairs of glasses simultaneously. I use a PS3 with a hub attached and it works fine for charging up the glasses and multiple controllers, but the PS3 has to be on.In summary, I would like to add this is my first 3D TV and my first plasma TV, so I am still getting used to everything. Apparently these glasses are not backward compatible with earlier Panasonic units, so be aware of that. Overall I am extremely happy with these glasses and I would happily recommend these to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the 3D world. I would take the warnings about eye fatigue, etc. somewhat seriously though. After the Transformers movie I was ready to step away from the TV for a bit to get my eyes re-adjusted to the “real world”.UPDATEAs of last Friday, one pair of glasses will not charge. The indicator lights for a moment and then goes out and the glasses will not power up. I believe this problem is battery related, but it could also be the switch. I will update this review with more info as I figure out what is wrong. I am beyond the 30 day return period so I am thinking about ordering a replacement LiPo battery. It’s tricky, but it is possible to remove and replace the tiny 40mAh battery. The other pair is working fine and holds a charge for days, even with 2-3 hours of use per day. I am very disappointed that these failed after only a few months. I wonder where they were manufactured? Any guesses?

Comparison of 6 Brands: Samsung, 3Active, Epson, ValueView, Panasonic, 3DHeaven

Comparison of 6 Brands: Samsung, 3Active, Epson, ValueView, Panasonic, 3DHeavenTested all glasses on Espon 2040 and Epson 3500Darkness: from darkest to lightest (note: difference from one end to the other is marginal, but definitely noticeable): Samsung/3Active, Epson/ValueView, Panasonic/3DHeavenCrosstalk: from least to most (note: this is looking straight through the lens, looking at an angel introduces crosstalk in different ways – crosstalk is only noticeable in extreme contrast situations – and is otherwise rarely noticed): Samsung/3Active, ValueView/Epson, Panasonic/3DHeavenComfort: from most to least (note: only 3Active bothered me): Panasonic/3DHeaven/Samsung/ValueView/Epson, 3ActiveLens size: from biggest to smallest (this doesn’t really impact viewing in my experience): ValueView, Epson/Samsung/3Active, Panasonic/3DHeavenPrice: from least to most: Panasonic, Samsung, ValueView, 3DHeaven, EpsonMy recommendation:For the price, if you are going to get a few: the Panasonic and Samsung will give you good value and you get the option of brightest image or least crosstalk. I find that I like the brighter image more, but on the occasions that you are noticing crosstalk, the Samsungs are nice because they pretty much annihilate it. If you want something in the middle (medium brightness and medium crosstalk in one package), then I recommend the ValueView. I see no benefit to the 3D Heaven glasses because they have the most crosstalk of them all and are not brighter than the Panasonics and are more than double the price. The Epsons are pretty good performers, just like the ValueViews but are over double the price, and are over quadruple the price of the Panasonics and Samsungs. The 3Active are not comfortable and perform exactly like the Samsungs at more than twice the price.At the end of the day I use the ValueView and Espons (which I got with my projector) the most, but use the Samsungs a bunch too. My wife likes the Panasonics the most because of brightness.More detailed review of all glasses below:(2x Pair) Samsung Rechargeable 3D Active Glasses, BlackSSG3300GRhttp://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Rechargeable-Active-Glasses-Black/dp/B004PYEBZ2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03s00Darkness: Like the 3ACTIVE glasses, these are tied as darkest of them all – slightly more blue than red/green color tooCrosstalk/Ghosting: Like the 3ACTIVE glasses, these are tied having the least crosstalk of them all (I assume the darkness means the shutters are open for less time, which equals less crosstalk)Comfort: Relatively comfortable – medium sized lens – they are the only pair that do NOT foldOperation: I found these to be the most annoying with no on/off switch – they always worked, but I can’t tell if the battery is draining or not all the time – it seems that bending the frames as you place them on your head turns them on and that they just time offPrice per pair: $20Adult Epson ELPGS03 3D Glasses 3D Heaven Rechargeable Compatible 3-D GlassesUltra-Clear HDhttp://www.amazon.com/ELPGS03-Glasses-Heaven-Rechargeable-Compatible/dp/B00GVLL8DK?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref=oh_aui_searchdetailpageDarkness: These are tied with the Panasonic as the brightest most red and green allowed throughCrosstalk/Ghosting: These have the most crosstalk of them allComfort: They are pretty comfortable with a nice surface finish – lens is smallOperation: No problems – time offPrice per pair: $40EPSON-Compatible ValueView® 3D Glasses. Rechargeable. ONE PAIRA2S01243BP5http://www.amazon.com/EPSON-Compatible-ValueView®-Glasses-Rechargeable-PAIR/dp/B00ACN8D9U?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref=oh_aui_searchdetailpageDarkness: These are in the middle in terms of brightness – have more red and green than the darkest pairs – almost tied with the Epsons which are ever so slightly darkerCrosstalk/Ghosting: These are in the the second least crosstalk tier (after the Samsung and the 3ACTIVE)Comfort: Decent. Lots of room for glasses underneath – nose piece may be a little uncomfortable. Large lens sizeOperation: Once you turn these on you cannot turn them off – I think they need to time offPrice per pair: $35Epson V12H548006 RF 3D Glasseshttp://www.amazon.com/Epson-V12H548006-RF-3D-Glasses/dp/B00AB9IDOU?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref=oh_aui_searchdetailpageDarkness: These are in the middle in terms of brightness – have more red and green than the darkest pairs – almost tied with the ValueViews which are ever so slightly brighterCrosstalk/Ghosting: These are in the second least crosstalk tier (after the Samsung and the 3ACTIVE) - may have a smudge less crosstalk than the ValueViews, but they may be equal too - I keep going back and forth on thisComfort: Comfortable. may be a bit tight behind the ear with a big head. Nice nose-piece. Medium lens sizeOperation: Great. They have an on off slider and a pair button – full control of power.Price per pair: $80EPSON-Compatible 3ACTIVE® 3D Glasses. Rechargeable. TWIN-PACKA1S01338GD5http://www.amazon.com/EPSON-Compatible-3ACTIVE®-Glasses-Rechargeable-TWIN-PACK/dp/B00HWERZN2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref=oh_aui_searchdetailpageDarkness: Like the Samsung glasses, these are tied as darkest of them all – slightly more blue than red/green color tooCrosstalk/Ghosting: Like the Samsung glasses, these are tied having the least crosstalk of them all (I assume the darkness means the shutters are open for less time, which equals less crosstalk)Comfort: Very tight behind ears… Medium lens size – better for small heads would be my guess because of behind ear tightnessOperation: Smooth and easyPrice per pair: $50Panasonic VIERA TY-ER3D4MU Active Shutter 3D Eyewear (for 2012 and 2013 Panasonic VIERA 3D TVs)http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TY-ER3D4MU-Active-Shutter-Eyewear/dp/B007EHI1DK?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref=oh_aui_search_detailpageDarkness: These are tied with the 3D Heaven as the brightest most red and green allowed throughCrosstalk/Ghosting: These have the second most crosstalk of them allComfort: These definitely comfortable – a little flimsy, but sit well on head. Small lens sizeOperation: No problems. On off switch and pair buttonPrice per pair: $15

More 3D than I expected and worth it if you have a Panasonic

I have a Panasonic 55 inch 3D smart plasma. The active 3D capability of these glasses supersedes any passive offering out there. In addition, these matched correctly with my plasma and the price was right since plasmas are going out and the drop to $40 each put them in range of my budget. My only advice on purchasing 3D movies is to research how the disc was created based on development time at the lab for the master copy. Several older movies from 10-15 years ago are produced at a “cut rate” one month development transfer level. I have two that are disappointing, partly because the original was only 2D and the corporate investment in development cut corners to mass produce an inferior 3D video. A good quality 3D film will have been released theater wide in 3D and usually requires up to 3 months to master the disc. Bad examples are the original Jurassic Park, Alice in Wonderland, and IRobot which do not display theater quality 3D. Good examples are Avatar and IMAX Under The Sea.

3D= BS

All the 3D stuff has been a waste of money , not hardly special !!!

OK PRODUCT.

GREAT FOR WATCHING 3D ON PLASMA TV.

Excellent product

Excellent product

#D

works great. very comfortable.

Five Stars

These work great for 3D movies

Great for a bluetooth Samsung

I’ve used these, 3Active, & XPAND. I prefer these miles away. They’re more comfortable, easy to use, less bulky, and have excellent battery life.

Good glasses

Very good 3d glasses. I don’t have much experience as this is the first pair I own, but they’re light, comfortable and I haven’t noticed any artifacts watching a movie, although I…