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Title: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 20, 2010, 09:12:51 PM
I just picked up a plasma tv and have never owned one before.  I've been told that I need to break it in?  mods?
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 20, 2010, 09:18:22 PM
UCF v. KSU plaza paker would break it in pretty good IMHO.   :fatty:
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: hemmy on September 20, 2010, 09:19:17 PM
Play a game with a static HUD for a really long time and see if the image gets burned in.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: _33 on September 20, 2010, 09:20:25 PM
"Burn in" is generally considered a thing of the past.  Image retention does happen but it is temporary.  I was careful for the first 100 hours not to pause it on something for too long but I don't think it would have done anything.  A couple months after I got it I fell asleep watching a DVD and the title screen was up for hours.  It caused some image retention but was gone after viewing something else for a few minutes.  You absolutely do not need to use one of those special "break in" DVD's or whatever they are.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 20, 2010, 09:23:48 PM
You are seasoning the phosphors in a plasma tv.   Go to this site http://www.avsforum.com/ and find the forum for your specific TV, they will give you the "inside info" on how to season your television, usually they have a set of pictures that do the trick that you put on an SD card.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 20, 2010, 09:26:00 PM
You are seasoning the phosphors in a plasma tv.   Go to this site http://www.avsforum.com/ and find the forum for your specific TV, they will give you the "inside info" on how to season your television, usually they have a set of pictures that do the trick that you put on an SD card.
I read about 20 pages of the 100 page thread on my new television earlier today but I guess I'll head back over there.


33, what kind of tv do you have?
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: 06wildcat on September 20, 2010, 10:19:14 PM
You are seasoning the phosphors in a plasma tv.   Go to this site http://www.avsforum.com/ and find the forum for your specific TV, they will give you the "inside info" on how to season your television, usually they have a set of pictures that do the trick that you put on an SD card.
I read about 20 pages of the 100 page thread on my new television earlier today but I guess I'll head back over there.


33, what kind of tv do you have?

Pretty sure the Geek Squad will come take care of (read damage beyond repair) for the low price of $1,000. (Monster cables not included)

Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: _33 on September 20, 2010, 10:26:03 PM
You are seasoning the phosphors in a plasma tv.   Go to this site http://www.avsforum.com/ and find the forum for your specific TV, they will give you the "inside info" on how to season your television, usually they have a set of pictures that do the trick that you put on an SD card.
I read about 20 pages of the 100 page thread on my new television earlier today but I guess I'll head back over there.


33, what kind of tv do you have?

Panasonic TH - 42PZ80U
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Pete on September 20, 2010, 10:33:05 PM
Do NOT watch it with the black bars on the sides.   You need to put it in "stretch" mode when it's not HD.  Otherwise, you will burn in the black bars on the sides.

Plasmas have the best picture, but burn in the easiest.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 20, 2010, 11:10:08 PM
UCF v. KSU plaza paker would break it in pretty good IMHO.   :fatty:

well eff it then.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: chum1 on September 20, 2010, 11:13:48 PM
I never treated mine any differently than any other TV and haven't had any issues.  Supposedly, problems that affected older plasma TVs have been dealt with through "technology."
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 20, 2010, 11:20:44 PM
Hope you are putting it into a dark room?!  :ohno:
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2010, 07:18:11 AM
reading that avsforums thread, they say you should run it for 100 hours straight with nothign but these colored slides/slideshow running before watching it to break it in and season the phosphors like saul said.

sounds like a major pain in the ace.

wondering if i should have gotten the LED.

Hope you are putting it into a dark room?!  :ohno:
not real dark, not real light either.  the panasonic plasmas have a matte finish on the screen, all should be fine.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: _33 on September 21, 2010, 07:20:54 AM
reading that avsforums thread, they say you should run it for 100 hours straight with nothign but these colored slides/slideshow running before watching it to break it in and season the phosphors like saul said.

sounds like a major pain in the ace.


Or you could completely not do that and everything will be perfectly fine.   :dunno:
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2010, 07:38:51 AM
ya i'm sure it will be, i just haven't dealt with plasma before and want to do what i can to not eff it up.

UCF v. KSU plaza paker would break it in pretty good IMHO.   :fatty:

well shazbot! it then.

i thought you were kidding.  i'm in.    imagine plaza art fair food for halftime snacks.   :excited:
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 21, 2010, 07:40:55 AM
reading that avsforums thread, they say you should run it for 100 hours straight with nothign but these colored slides/slideshow running before watching it to break it in and season the phosphors like saul said.

sounds like a major pain in the ace.

wondering if i should have gotten the LED.

Well, I didn't do that and my picture looks fine. 
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2010, 08:07:55 AM
reading that avsforums thread, they say you should run it for 100 hours straight with nothign but these colored slides/slideshow running before watching it to break it in and season the phosphors like saul said.

sounds like a major pain in the ace.

wondering if i should have gotten the LED.

Well, I didn't do that and my picture looks fine. 



so you're admitting to giving me shitty advice earlier in the thread, GG's bro, GGs.  sad really... :blah:
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: SleepFighter on September 21, 2010, 10:48:27 AM
I did the burn in thing on my Pioneer a couple of years ago when I got it.  Don't know if I needed to or not, but it was pretty easy so I figured I wouldn't chance it.  :dunno:

Since then I've watched hours upon hours of TV with black bars on the sides, or a static crawl on the bottom, and only very rarely (like once or twice) have I seen any IR, and that's gone away in a hurry when watching something else.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: 1/64th on September 21, 2010, 11:10:47 AM
I have an LG plasma and the first thing I watched on the TV was March Madness.  I've never had a single problem with it.  Ever. 

 :users: = only an LG plasma
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2010, 12:05:25 PM
gracias
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 21, 2010, 01:54:11 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on September 21, 2010, 04:14:11 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 21, 2010, 04:46:58 PM
ya i'm sure it will be, i just haven't dealt with plasma before and want to do what i can to not shazbot! it up.

UCF v. KSU plaza paker would break it in pretty good IMHO.   :fatty:

well shazbot! it then.

i thought you were kidding.  i'm in.    imagine plaza art fair food for halftime snacks.   :excited:

I'm almost positive I could watch the game on the plaza.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2010, 05:55:24 PM
cool lets ARTFAIRPAK, tv looks great btw  :woot:
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 22, 2010, 07:35:57 AM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 22, 2010, 08:04:49 AM
If you need any help buying hd cables, go with monster, you won't regret it.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 22, 2010, 08:05:38 AM
If you need any help buying hd cables, go with monster, you won't regret it.
:fatty:
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 22, 2010, 08:45:43 AM
If you need any help buying hd cables, go with monster, you won't regret it.

Thanks for the advice, I bought the most expensive Monster cables that they sold because I want the best picture and best sound quality.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 22, 2010, 09:34:53 AM
If you need any help buying hd cables, go with monster, you won't regret it.

Thanks for the advice, I bought the most expensive Monster cables that they sold because I want the best picture and best sound quality.

ARTFAREPAK is going to be a viewing experience like never before.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 22, 2010, 12:44:46 PM
If you need any help buying hd cables, go with monster, you won't regret it.

Thanks for the advice, I bought the most expensive Monster cables that they sold because I want the best picture and best sound quality.

ARTFAREPAK is going to be a viewing experience like never before.
i think it will be the best
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: CHONGS on September 22, 2010, 01:04:40 PM
If you need any help buying hd cables, go with monster, you won't regret it.

Thanks for the advice, I bought the most expensive Monster cables that they sold because I want the best picture and best sound quality.

ARTFAREPAK is going to be a viewing experience like never before.
i think it will be the best
What will be the dip situation?
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 22, 2010, 01:13:08 PM
no dip supplied in house.
ARTFAIRPAK is supplying the food and it is magnificent.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on September 22, 2010, 01:45:20 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullshit.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: pissclams on September 22, 2010, 01:48:18 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullfeces.

No doubt.  Of course even with a bad LCD,  the picture can be corrected with the best HDMI cables- (Monster brand).
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 22, 2010, 01:55:11 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullshit.

Yeah, it really doesn't since even the worst plasma's HZ rating is better than than the human eye can even make out.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on September 22, 2010, 02:04:48 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullfeces.

No doubt.  Of course even with a bad LCD,  the picture can be corrected with the best HDMI cables- (Monster brand).

pfftt
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 22, 2010, 02:12:28 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullshit.

Yeah, it really doesn't since even the worst plasma's HZ rating is better than than the human eye can even make out.
120hz is the tits.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 22, 2010, 02:16:18 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullshit.

Yeah, it really doesn't since even the worst plasma's HZ rating is better than than the human eye can even make out.
120hz is the tits.
I've got 120hz on my LCD, and compared to an 240hz LCD you have to strain your eyes to see a difference.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 22, 2010, 02:52:29 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullshit.

Yeah, it really doesn't since even the worst plasma's HZ rating is better than than the human eye can even make out.
120hz is the tits.
I've got 120hz on my LCD, and compared to an 240hz LCD you have to strain your eyes to see a difference.
Yeah. 240?! Probably overkill.

Plasma has "600 hz" but it's not really 600hz, it's a subfield drive, they have 6 panels running at 100hz refresh each.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on September 22, 2010, 02:57:38 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullshit.

Yeah, it really doesn't since even the worst plasma's HZ rating is better than than the human eye can even make out.
120hz is the tits.
I've got 120hz on my LCD, and compared to an 240hz LCD you have to strain your eyes to see a difference.
Yeah. 240?! Probably overkill.

Plasma has "600 hz" but it's not really 600hz, it's a subfield drive, they have 6 panels running at 100hz refresh each.

Somebody fired up the google interweb.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 22, 2010, 03:14:13 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullshit.

Yeah, it really doesn't since even the worst plasma's HZ rating is better than than the human eye can even make out.
120hz is the tits.
I've got 120hz on my LCD, and compared to an 240hz LCD you have to strain your eyes to see a difference.
Yeah. 240?! Probably overkill.

Plasma has "600 hz" but it's not really 600hz, it's a subfield drive, they have 6 panels running at 100hz refresh each.

Somebody fired up the google interweb.
Yeah, about a year ago when I purchased a Plasma television. At the time 120hz LCD was too expensive.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 22, 2010, 03:14:42 PM
Has anyone tried the 3D tv's out? Has anyone tried the 3D tv's out with monster cables??????!!??!
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: ew2x4 on September 22, 2010, 03:16:55 PM
Has anyone tried the 3D tv's out? Has anyone tried the 3D tv's out with monster cables??????!!??!

Overrated. Not worth it. Very subtle.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 22, 2010, 03:18:28 PM
Has anyone tried the 3D tv's out? Has anyone tried the 3D tv's out with monster cables??????!!??!

Overrated. Not worth it. Very subtle.
Maybe your eyes are overrated.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 22, 2010, 03:21:18 PM
Market research and worrying about which tv is the best is such a waste of time. Just buy the most expensive tv and cables. It wouldn't cost the most if it weren't the best.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: SleepFighter on September 22, 2010, 04:21:29 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullfeces.

Yeah, it really doesn't since even the worst plasma's HZ rating is better than than the human eye can even make out.
120hz is the tits.
I've got 120hz on my LCD, and compared to an 240hz LCD you have to strain your eyes to see a difference.
Yeah. 240?! Probably overkill.

Plasma has "600 hz" but it's not really 600hz, it's a subfield drive, they have 6 panels running at 100hz refresh each.

Somebody fired up the google interweb.
Yeah, about a year ago when I purchased a Plasma television. At the time 120hz LCD was too expensive.

Yeah see, your source material is going to overwhelmingly be 30Hz or 24Hz.  So yeah, get something that can play at some multiple of those frequencies.  All those xtra tittified Hz do you about jack and feces, besides adding a fecesty post-processed look as they add stuff to the picture that isn't there in the source.

Turn off as much of that stuff as you can.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: ew2x4 on September 22, 2010, 05:04:53 PM
Has anyone tried the 3D tv's out? Has anyone tried the 3D tv's out with monster cables??????!!??!

Overrated. Not worth it. Very subtle.
Maybe your eyes are overrated.

Or underrated? Think about it. They have GOD cables.
Title: Re: plasma tv question
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 22, 2010, 06:10:21 PM
Did you buy the most expensive brand with the largest hz rating, because if not my friend your tv will probably blow up in a month or two.

hz ratings are for crappy LCD tvs.
Wow, what a dumbass!

LOL. Hz rating means nothing to plasma TVs. Marketing bullfeces.

Yeah, it really doesn't since even the worst plasma's HZ rating is better than than the human eye can even make out.
120hz is the tits.
I've got 120hz on my LCD, and compared to an 240hz LCD you have to strain your eyes to see a difference.
Yeah. 240?! Probably overkill.

Plasma has "600 hz" but it's not really 600hz, it's a subfield drive, they have 6 panels running at 100hz refresh each.

Somebody fired up the google interweb.
Yeah, about a year ago when I purchased a Plasma television. At the time 120hz LCD was too expensive.

Yeah see, your source material is going to overwhelmingly be 30Hz or 24Hz.  So yeah, get something that can play at some multiple of those frequencies.  All those xtra tittified Hz do you about jack and feces, besides adding a fecesty post-processed look as they add stuff to the picture that isn't there in the source.

Turn off as much of that stuff as you can.

I keep it all on, it does make a difference and it does look better.  Especially when playing CODMW2