Comments on: Plasma TV Burn-In

By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com

TheBestPlasmaTV.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:30:13 +0000

@PK: Pixel shift is the same as pixel orbiter. Regarding the image retention, it is only an issue if it is visible when you have actual content on the screen, not only over black fulscreen. If that is the case, mix the content - watch TV at least as much as you play games. Also, if you play games a lot, you should have bought an LCD or at least a plasma that has good burn-in resistance (Insignia are not some of the best plasma TVs out there).

By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com

TheBestPlasmaTV.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:14:34 +0000

@Ahmed: That temporary image retention is normal with plasma TVs. On some models u can see it even after just a few hours of watching a channel. From that to becoming permanent it is a long long way, though.

By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com

TheBestPlasmaTV.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:36:47 +0000

@Larry: No need for break-in, anymore. Regarding the slight temporary image retention, it is normal to see it when the screen is black. You don’t have to do anything. If it not visible over actual content it is not a problem.

By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com

TheBestPlasmaTV.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:29:54 +0000

@SRI: You can use “torch mode” and not end up with burn-in if you change the channel/content relatively often, so you don’t get logos or static images displayed for a long time (days). “Torch mode” doesn’t generate burn-in, it just accelerates the process and makes it visible sooner. Also, unless you have the TV in an EXTREMELY bright room, or in a store where it has to compensate for ambient light from hundreds of spots, I strongly suggest against it. Not just because it ages the pixels at a faster pace, but also because the picture will not look as good as when you have it turned down and calibrated.

By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com

TheBestPlasmaTV.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:19:10 +0000

@SRI: Don’t worry about it. It is temporary image retention and happens with every plasma TV. Based on your usage pattern, becoming permanent is very unlikely.

By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com

TheBestPlasmaTV.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:10:04 +0000

@san: Yeah, it sounds like there’s something wrong with it. Since it has a warranty, do use it.

By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com

TheBestPlasmaTV.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:07:01 +0000

@Zak: Are the letters visible when you watch a movie or actual content? If they are only visible on black or white fullscreen, don’t bother with it because it is normal. I don’t know if the TV has white wash, but you can buy a DVD that has something similar (some calibration DVDs do). However, it is easier to just watch TV normally and it is very likely that it will go away.

By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com

TheBestPlasmaTV.com — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:33:16 +0000

@Gary D: It’s unlikely. You can try the “white wash/scrolling bar” (name varies from manufacturer to manufacturer) function if your TV has it, however don’t overdo it, because totally eliminating image retention is not likely to happen.

By: TheBestPlasmaTV.com

TheBestPlasmaTV.com — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:29:46 +0000

@Rob: I don’t really understand what you say happened to your Philips TV, but getting to your question, it depends on the plasma TV and how much your kids watch their favorite channel versus how much you watch other channels. There is no clear answer here. As long as you guys watch other channels as well, it should be OK.

By: PK

PK — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:15:37 +0000

I have a insignia 42inch plasma which is said to be made by samsung and it has a type of burn in screen saver that scrolls black white and gray and it has pixel shift. i was playing madden 2010 and the scoreboard is a kinda ghostly image on it which as u stated is image retention should i be worried? And is pixel shift the same as pixel orbit? Should i run that image scrolling screen? i need help =( im panicing ive only had this tv for about 2 and a half weeks