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- I am a prospective Plasma customer. How quickly does burn-in occur and how big of an issue is it really?
- I'm planning on buying my first Plasma within the next few months so I'm trying to get all my facts straight. While the plasma's main use will be video based materal (DVD's, digital cable, HDTV, etc.) I expect the unit will have a lot of gaming time under it's belt as well. My friend who has a plasma says they were advised against using it for gaming because it could damage the set. The only reason i can find online is because of the dreaded "burn-in", but from the way it sounds if the unit is not left with the same picture on the screen for a long period of time it won't be a problem. Also the set thats on top of my list, the Panasonic TH-42PWD6UY, has some sort of countering function that can undo the burn in, but I don't really know. So basiclly my question is this: Is gaming safe on a Plasma?
- What factors, if any, should one consider in purchasing a tuner for your plasma purchase. I don't see this addressed anywhere. maybe it's a stupid question.
- I am considering a 42" plasma. I was told that ALL plasmas need to be serviced each year with new plasma. Each service call is 100 to 500 dollars a year. Is this true?
- What cables should I install behind the wall to connect a future plasma purchase (in a recess above a fireplace) with a media cabinet approx. 14 feet away? I intend to connect to home theatre speakers, DVD, digital cable and possibly home computer network in the cabinet. Thanks.
- Can you advise if the prolonged display of a moving screen saver from a laptop to a plasma display would result in a permanent after image on the plasma display? With the approaching festive season I was considering using a ' roaring fire' screen saver. The operating instructions for my screen mentions not allowing a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode." The only bit of advice I could find in your in your FAQs which mentions this possible problem is under longeviity " Never leave static images on the unit. Do not pause a picture on the plasma for more than a minute. This will cause phosphor burn in. " This would seem to indicate that there could be problem, however since the flames would be moving it would only be the background grate that would be static . Would this cause the problem with phosphur burn in? Thank you
- I would like to put an entertainment system including a large Plasma TV on my Sunporch. Will temperature swings as much as 60 degrees affect the unit???
- I have heard there are lip synching problems with plasmas. How prevelant is this and what are the solutions?
- I have heard plasma tv screens have a very short life relative to standard sets. How long should one expect a plasma tv to last?
- As far as component connections go, what's the main difference between BNC and RCA style connections? Can the same jack be used for each? Thanks in advance
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- I am a prospective Plasma customer. How quickly does burn-in occur and how big of an issue is it really?
True burn-in will take several hours. There is also a phenomenon known as ghosting that can occur in after a couple of hours. Ghosting is temporary image retention and will disappear after normal use. Burn-in has been alleviated with technology referred to pixel rotating or wobble, in which the image is slowly moved across the screen and is imperceptible to your eyes.
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- I'm planning on buying my first Plasma within the next few months so I'm trying to get all my facts straight. While the plasma's main use will be video based materal (DVD's, digital cable, HDTV, etc.) I expect the unit will have a lot of gaming time under it's belt as well. My friend who has a plasma says they were advised against using it for gaming because it could damage the set. The only reason i can find online is because of the dreaded "burn-in", but from the way it sounds if the unit is not left with the same picture on the screen for a long period of time it won't be a problem. Also the set thats on top of my list, the Panasonic TH-42PWD6UY, has some sort of countering function that can undo the burn in, but I don't really know. So basiclly my question is this: Is gaming safe on a Plasma?
Yes, gaming is safe for plasmas. Please read the reply regarding burn-in.
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- What factors, if any, should one consider in purchasing a tuner for your plasma purchase. I don't see this addressed anywhere. maybe it's a stupid question.
One cannot buy a tuner by itself. In general, it will be either built in or not in a plasma. One would need a tuner only if you plan on using analog cable or an antenna. The common VCR is the easy solution to the tuner dilema. However, upgrading to digital cable or satellite will negate the need for a tuner and be a superior signal.
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- I am considering a 42" plasma. I was told that ALL plasmas need to be serviced each year with new plasma. Each service call is 100 to 500 dollars a year. Is this true?
That is not true, they are maintenance free. It is also a myth to have them "re-gassed".
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- What cables should I install behind the wall to connect a future plasma purchase (in a recess above a fireplace) with a media cabinet approx. 14 feet away? I intend to connect to home theatre speakers, DVD, digital cable and possibly home computer network in the cabinet. Thanks.
The cables you would need to install would depend on the plasma you are purchasing. Some will have standard RCA connections, others will have BNC connections. There are also some that have a proprietary cable from a media receiver to the plasma such as the Sony XBR series.
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- Can you advise if the prolonged display of a moving screen saver from a laptop to a plasma display would result in a permanent after image on the plasma display? With the approaching festive season I was considering using a ' roaring fire' screen saver. The operating instructions for my screen mentions not allowing a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode." The only bit of advice I could find in your in your FAQs which mentions this possible problem is under longeviity " Never leave static images on the unit. Do not pause a picture on the plasma for more than a minute. This will cause phosphor burn in. " This would seem to indicate that there could be problem, however since the flames would be moving it would only be the background grate that would be static . Would this cause the problem with phosphur burn in? Thank you
With any static image being displayed for an extended period of time, there is a risk of burn-in. It will typically take more than one minute, more in the magnitude of hours.
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- I would like to put an entertainment system including a large Plasma TV on my Sunporch. Will temperature swings as much as 60 degrees affect the unit???
Plasmas have operating ranges from 32-100 degrees; however, constant temperature fluctuations will cause constant expansion and contraction within the plasma and could potentially reduce the life of the plasma.
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- I have heard there are lip synching problems with plasmas. How prevelant is this and what are the solutions?
I have not heard of or experienced any synchronization problems. I would imagine it may stem from a component problem or bad wiring.
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- I have heard plasma tv screens have a very short life relative to standard sets. How long should one expect a plasma tv to last?
Watching it 4-6 hours per day, the new plasmas will last from 12 to 17 years to their half brightness level. This is very similar to standard CRTs.
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- As far as component connections go, what's the main difference between BNC and RCA style connections? Can the same jack be used for each? Thanks in advance
RCA and BNC are two different types of connections. They are different styles, the RCA type is what most consumers are used to seeing, a push in type of connection. The BNC connection is found in most commercial applications since it is more secure, it requires a twist to install or uninstall the cable. You cannot use the same connector for both applications.
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