Panasonic 37" plasma TV

tiggertiny · 11-03-2007, 12:04

A friend has recently bought one of the above and has heard that on-screen logos like UKTV or whatever it might be can "burn" or damage the plasma screen.

Does anyone know if this is true or just an old wives tale and if it is possible to "remove" channel logos with this TV whether or not?

Any advice gratefully received.

sircrump · 11-03-2007, 12:27

If Left on for days and days maybe, but not in general use.

I watch a lot of sky and never have logo retention let alone burn.

burbs · 11-03-2007, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggertiny

A friend has recently bought one of the above and has heard that on-screen logos like UKTV or whatever it might be can "burn" or damage the plasma screen.

Does anyone know if this is true or just an old wives tale and if it is possible to "remove" channel logos with this TV whether or not?

Any advice gratefully received.

My bro in law bought the 37 inch two weeks ago and i got the 42 inch last saturday. In the manual it tells you not to leave still images on the TV for a long period of time as it does burn the screen and this is not a fault and you cannot claim on the warranty.

To be honest I was worried as well but think it would take an awful long time to do any damage else they wouldnt really be sensible in homes.

richie wild · 12-03-2007, 11:24

i had rai uno on the 42" when we had it on display and, even though they move the logo and it would change for the news, when i switched over after only 2 hrs - the logo remained. but this was only for a few mins, it would soon disappear.

Raven8472 · 12-03-2007, 11:45

Even thought manufactorers deny it, plasma can suffer from image burn and you need to do a run in period of the screen with reduced settings, brightness , contrast, colour etc for about 200 hours.

If you have sky digital or + theres a option to make the interactive logos- press red crap disappear after 30 seconds or so- option called on creen logo time out. You freind may want to go over to the forums at AVforums to get access to more users of his model.

w3dal · 12-03-2007, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggertiny

A friend has recently bought one of the above and has heard that on-screen logos like UKTV or whatever it might be can "burn" or damage the plasma screen.

Does anyone know if this is true or just an old wives tale and if it is possible to "remove" channel logos with this TV whether or not?

Any advice gratefully received.

Aslong as you turn off dynamic mode and run the settings quite low for the first 200 hours you wont have a problem.

My panny can be on all day with say sky sports logo on the side and then when switch off at bed time there are no effects.

these screens are pretty much bullet proof and if looked after proberly will do you a very good service.

Dal

LordXenon · 12-03-2007, 13:53

Can you turn dynamic back on after the 200 hours and then put whatever colour settings you want?

w3dal · 12-03-2007, 20:12

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Originally Posted by LordXenon

Can you turn dynamic back on after the 200 hours and then put whatever colour settings you want?

Why would you?? i looks harsh and far to bright. should be running on cinema with the brightness and contrast tweaked to how you like it.

Dynamic is the mode they ship them in its bright and looks good in a store with bright lights. bring it home and its harsh and too bright - hence possible screen burn or image retention.

Dynamic is a no no.

Dal

LordXenon · 12-03-2007, 20:22

Ok so when I get mine I'll leave it on Cinema with low contrast/brightness for the first 200 hours. Then after that tweak the colour settings to how I want them, and leaving it on Cinema.

Is it safe to watch Sky Sports News for long periods of time after the intial bedding in period?

w3dal · 13-03-2007, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordXenon

Ok so when I get mine I'll leave it on Cinema with low contrast/brightness for the first 200 hours. Then after that tweak the colour settings to how I want them, and leaving it on Cinema.

Is it safe to watch Sky Sports News for long periods of time after the intial bedding in period?

Fella chill out and enjoy your screen. you will need to have your settings on very high and for long hours for the panny to have any slight issue.

Sky sports is always on in the lounge when the misses is out - no problems. cinema mode is just an example you could use normal.

Enjoy

Dal

11-03-2007, 12:04	#1
tiggertiny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,166	Panasonic 37" plasma TV A friend has recently bought one of the above and has heard that on-screen logos like UKTV or whatever it might be can "burn" or damage the plasma screen. Does anyone know if this is true or just an old wives tale and if it is possible to "remove" channel logos with this TV whether or not? Any advice gratefully received.

11-03-2007, 12:27	#2
sircrump Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 51	If Left on for days and days maybe, but not in general use. I watch a lot of sky and never have logo retention let alone burn.

11-03-2007, 20:38	#3
burbs Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 987	Quote: Originally Posted by tiggertiny A friend has recently bought one of the above and has heard that on-screen logos like UKTV or whatever it might be can "burn" or damage the plasma screen. Does anyone know if this is true or just an old wives tale and if it is possible to "remove" channel logos with this TV whether or not? Any advice gratefully received. My bro in law bought the 37 inch two weeks ago and i got the 42 inch last saturday. In the manual it tells you not to leave still images on the TV for a long period of time as it does burn the screen and this is not a fault and you cannot claim on the warranty. To be honest I was worried as well but think it would take an awful long time to do any damage else they wouldnt really be sensible in homes.

12-03-2007, 11:24	#4
richie wild Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: wirral Posts: 9,276	i had rai uno on the 42" when we had it on display and, even though they move the logo and it would change for the news, when i switched over after only 2 hrs - the logo remained. but this was only for a few mins, it would soon disappear.

12-03-2007, 11:45	#5
Raven8472 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Shires Posts: 386	Even thought manufactorers deny it, plasma can suffer from image burn and you need to do a run in period of the screen with reduced settings, brightness , contrast, colour etc for about 200 hours. If you have sky digital or + theres a option to make the interactive logos- press red crap disappear after 30 seconds or so- option called on creen logo time out. You freind may want to go over to the forums at AVforums to get access to more users of his model.

12-03-2007, 12:57	#6
w3dal Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: /system/share/w3dal Posts: 315	Quote: Originally Posted by tiggertiny A friend has recently bought one of the above and has heard that on-screen logos like UKTV or whatever it might be can "burn" or damage the plasma screen. Does anyone know if this is true or just an old wives tale and if it is possible to "remove" channel logos with this TV whether or not? Any advice gratefully received. Aslong as you turn off dynamic mode and run the settings quite low for the first 200 hours you wont have a problem. My panny can be on all day with say sky sports logo on the side and then when switch off at bed time there are no effects. these screens are pretty much bullet proof and if looked after proberly will do you a very good service. Dal

12-03-2007, 13:53	#7
LordXenon Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,406	Can you turn dynamic back on after the 200 hours and then put whatever colour settings you want?

12-03-2007, 20:12	#8
w3dal Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: /system/share/w3dal Posts: 315	Quote: Originally Posted by LordXenon Can you turn dynamic back on after the 200 hours and then put whatever colour settings you want? Why would you?? i looks harsh and far to bright. should be running on cinema with the brightness and contrast tweaked to how you like it. Dynamic is the mode they ship them in its bright and looks good in a store with bright lights. bring it home and its harsh and too bright - hence possible screen burn or image retention. Dynamic is a no no. Dal

12-03-2007, 20:22	#9
LordXenon Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,406	Ok so when I get mine I'll leave it on Cinema with low contrast/brightness for the first 200 hours. Then after that tweak the colour settings to how I want them, and leaving it on Cinema. Is it safe to watch Sky Sports News for long periods of time after the intial bedding in period?

13-03-2007, 09:00	#10
w3dal Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: /system/share/w3dal Posts: 315	Quote: Originally Posted by LordXenon Ok so when I get mine I'll leave it on Cinema with low contrast/brightness for the first 200 hours. Then after that tweak the colour settings to how I want them, and leaving it on Cinema. Is it safe to watch Sky Sports News for long periods of time after the intial bedding in period? Fella chill out and enjoy your screen. you will need to have your settings on very high and for long hours for the panny to have any slight issue. Sky sports is always on in the lounge when the misses is out - no problems. cinema mode is just an example you could use normal. Enjoy Dal

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