Burn In Mode

chris2k2 · 08-01-2008, 13:51

The other month I found the engineering menu on my tv.
Now I know what most settings do as I have used them before etc, but one of the options is Burn In Mode and it is Off.

Anyone the foggiest what this is?

stvn758 · 08-01-2008, 13:55

Is it a Plasma TV?

Burn-in, on the other hand, is permanent. Since it is caused by uneven aging of the screen phosphors, the "burned" image will persist forever, like a tattoo. It can be caused by spending a lot of time watching stuff in a 4:3 (non-widescreen) aspect ratio, watching a news channel with a stationary "news ticker", or playing a game with stationary screen elements. Just as a tattoo can be removed with a great deal of effort, there are ways to fix a burned-in screen. But an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: follow a break-in procedure when the set is new.

chris2k2 · 08-01-2008, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by stvn758

Is it a Plasma TV?

Burn-in, on the other hand, is permanent. Since it is caused by uneven aging of the screen phosphors, the "burned" image will persist forever, like a tattoo. It can be caused by spending a lot of time watching stuff in a 4:3 (non-widescreen) aspect ratio, watching a news channel with a stationary "news ticker", or playing a game with stationary screen elements. Just as a tattoo can be removed with a great deal of effort, there are ways to fix a burned-in screen. But an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: follow a break-in procedure when the set is new.

It is an LCD, sorry about that.
Well I think I will leave it to No. It must be set to that for a reason.
Cheers for the advice. So I guess it is an option used for when the TV suffers from Screenburn. You run this and it fixes it self?

stvn758 · 08-01-2008, 14:32

Check with the maker if you don't have the instruction book anymore.

Maybe they do it at the factory?

bobcar · 08-01-2008, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris2k2

It is an LCD, sorry about that.
Well I think I will leave it to No. It must be set to that for a reason.
Cheers for the advice. So I guess it is an option used for when the TV suffers from Screenburn. You run this and it fixes it self?

If it's in the engineering menu and an LCD it may just be a mode they stick it into for manufacturing burn in - only guessing, sorry.

Definitely leave it - that applies to everything in the engineering menu that you're not absolutely sure about.

chris2k2 · 08-01-2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobcar

If it's in the engineering menu and an LCD it may just be a mode they stick it into for manufacturing burn in - only guessing, sorry.

Definitely leave it - that applies to everything in the engineering menu that you're not absolutely sure about.

Yes that was my exact thought, but the name sounded good to look into it.
If I do change anything, I always right down what it was on before and change it back afterwards, but when paying £400 think i'll leave the menu alone for now.

Stvn758, it is in the engineering menu (Hidden), so isn't listed in the manual.

srpsrp · 08-01-2008, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris2k2

Yes that was my exact thought, but the name sounded good to look into it.
If I do change anything, I always right down what it was on before and change it back afterwards, but when paying £400 think i'll leave the menu alone for now.

Stvn758, it is in the engineering menu (Hidden), so isn't listed in the manual.

I remember I found the engineering menu on my Sony TV some years ago. Like you I was careful not to change any of the many strange settings, however I managed to loose the option to rotate the screen somehow. Despite returning the TV to the shop and many phone calls to the dealer, I never managed to get the menu option back ! It seemed that there was no one who knew any thing about it.. take my advice, leave well alone.

Simon

08-01-2008, 13:51	#1
chris2k2 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 9,347	Burn In Mode The other month I found the engineering menu on my tv. Now I know what most settings do as I have used them before etc, but one of the options is Burn In Mode and it is Off. Anyone the foggiest what this is?

08-01-2008, 13:55	#2
stvn758 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,338	Is it a Plasma TV? Burn-in, on the other hand, is permanent. Since it is caused by uneven aging of the screen phosphors, the "burned" image will persist forever, like a tattoo. It can be caused by spending a lot of time watching stuff in a 4:3 (non-widescreen) aspect ratio, watching a news channel with a stationary "news ticker", or playing a game with stationary screen elements. Just as a tattoo can be removed with a great deal of effort, there are ways to fix a burned-in screen. But an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: follow a break-in procedure when the set is new.

08-01-2008, 14:15	#3
chris2k2 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 9,347	Quote: Originally Posted by stvn758 Is it a Plasma TV? Burn-in, on the other hand, is permanent. Since it is caused by uneven aging of the screen phosphors, the "burned" image will persist forever, like a tattoo. It can be caused by spending a lot of time watching stuff in a 4:3 (non-widescreen) aspect ratio, watching a news channel with a stationary "news ticker", or playing a game with stationary screen elements. Just as a tattoo can be removed with a great deal of effort, there are ways to fix a burned-in screen. But an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: follow a break-in procedure when the set is new. It is an LCD, sorry about that. Well I think I will leave it to No. It must be set to that for a reason. Cheers for the advice. So I guess it is an option used for when the TV suffers from Screenburn. You run this and it fixes it self?

08-01-2008, 14:32	#4
stvn758 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,338	Check with the maker if you don't have the instruction book anymore. Maybe they do it at the factory?

08-01-2008, 14:41	#5
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by chris2k2 It is an LCD, sorry about that. Well I think I will leave it to No. It must be set to that for a reason. Cheers for the advice. So I guess it is an option used for when the TV suffers from Screenburn. You run this and it fixes it self? If it's in the engineering menu and an LCD it may just be a mode they stick it into for manufacturing burn in - only guessing, sorry. Definitely leave it - that applies to everything in the engineering menu that you're not absolutely sure about.

08-01-2008, 14:47	#6
chris2k2 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 9,347	Quote: Originally Posted by bobcar If it's in the engineering menu and an LCD it may just be a mode they stick it into for manufacturing burn in - only guessing, sorry. Definitely leave it - that applies to everything in the engineering menu that you're not absolutely sure about. Yes that was my exact thought, but the name sounded good to look into it. If I do change anything, I always right down what it was on before and change it back afterwards, but when paying £400 think i'll leave the menu alone for now. Stvn758, it is in the engineering menu (Hidden), so isn't listed in the manual.

08-01-2008, 16:27	#7
srpsrp Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 364	Quote: Originally Posted by chris2k2 Yes that was my exact thought, but the name sounded good to look into it. If I do change anything, I always right down what it was on before and change it back afterwards, but when paying £400 think i'll leave the menu alone for now. Stvn758, it is in the engineering menu (Hidden), so isn't listed in the manual. I remember I found the engineering menu on my Sony TV some years ago. Like you I was careful not to change any of the many strange settings, however I managed to loose the option to rotate the screen somehow. Despite returning the TV to the shop and many phone calls to the dealer, I never managed to get the menu option back ! It seemed that there was no one who knew any thing about it.. take my advice, leave well alone. Simon

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