Questions about image retention and/or burn in on plasma TV's

[sudbury78]

I want to go get a plasma in exhange of my lcd 5271 by samsung. I really love the plasma look and dont usually hear of banding/stuttering/tbe effects. I am just scared of the image rentenion, etc. My understanding is if you dont keep a show on pause/video game on pause for hours, there wont be an issue? Is this true? I have NEVER EVER had broadcast TV on for more than 2-3 hours at a time. I play xbox maybe 2 hours at a time, sometimes less. The only issue I could have is that I watch cnbc alot and the ticker might pose a problem? what do you all think?

[ulri4651]

I have a 42" Phillips Plasma and a 40" Sony LCD. Hands down my Plasma is the better TV. Picture is AMAZING. And no I have never had a "burn-in" issue. I really don't think you have to worry about that anymore. If you play video games for 2-3 straight days then "maybe" it could be an issue. Otherwise you should be fine. Good luck with whatever you decide!

[sudbury78]

Great inout. I hope everyone else says the same thing. I understand the sammy plasma has IR settings in the menu but for a little more money, the panasonic 50" and pioneer elite kuro is the bomb. but i realized now that its only 720p. ugh

[JasonR]

Burn-In is the only reason I didn't go plasma. They say it is less of an issue, any possibility is to much for me.

[Clark Kent]

The danger zone for burn-in on a plasma is the first 75-100 hours of use. Many older models recommended playing nothing but 16X9 material that filled up the entire screen for that time period. After that the risk goes down considerably. Things to watch for are station logos, videogames, and static pictures. I would also recommend keeping the brightness and contrast settings a little lower than normal during the first 50 hours of use.

[rragland]

Originally Posted by sudbury78

I want to go get a plasma in exhange of my lcd 5271 by samsung. I really love the plasma look and dont usually hear of banding/stuttering/tbe effects. I am just scared of the image rentenion, etc. My understanding is if you dont keep a show on pause/video game on pause for hours, there wont be an issue? Is this true? I have NEVER EVER had broadcast TV on for more than 2-3 hours at a time. I play xbox maybe 2 hours at a time, sometimes less. The only issue I could have is that I watch cnbc alot and the ticker might pose a problem? what do you all think?

I am on my 3rd Pioneer/Elite Plasma and I have never experienced any burn-in issues.

[Slackr89]

not that i know of. besides my plasma comes with a white screen. so if it does burn-in you just run that for a couple hours.

[JohnGalt]

No issues with my pioneer and the kids have put it through some truly marathon gaming sessions that featured non-moving bits on the screen. I've fallen asleep on the couch a couple of times and had movies finish then display the menus for hours as well. I doubt most modern plasmas will burn in easily.

[ManUtd]

On my Kuro Elite....nope.

[Clapton101]

I have an Hitatchi 42" plasma and have never had a problem one night my wife fell asleep watching the "Wedding Singer" for a few hours i just turned on the white wash screen for 15-20 minutes and good to go.

[scatcher]

Panasonic TH-50PZ700U, used for movies, video games, etc.. No burn-in of any kind. Approx. 1 year old.

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

NO burn in issues whats so ever. This is not an issues anymore with newer plasma. This is the FUD they were try to spread. I notice most gamer were like LCD guy. They would prob recommand LCD to death over plasma but I honesly think cause LCD offer more screen choice epecially smaller size set.

[kuliddar]

I've had my Panasonic 42px75u for a month and half now and no burns and barely any retention (which goes away after a few minutes). Playing some Wii and PS3 on it too and no issues. If you go Plasma might I suggest either Panasonic or Pioneer (stay the heck away from Samsung). You won't be disapointed.

[MaleManGuy]

Originally Posted by sudbury78

I want to go get a plasma in exhange of my lcd 5271 by samsung. I really love the plasma look and dont usually hear of banding/stuttering/tbe effects. I am just scared of the image rentenion, etc. My understanding is if you dont keep a show on pause/video game on pause for hours, there wont be an issue? Is this true? I have NEVER EVER had broadcast TV on for more than 2-3 hours at a time. I play xbox maybe 2 hours at a time, sometimes less. The only issue I could have is that I watch cnbc alot and the ticker might pose a problem? what do you all think?

No burn in at all... just good picture. I play games movies and TV with or without side bars

[slick one]

No burn in so far... sometimes a lil display residue but gone in minutes when full screen displayed. GREAT plasma picture!

[MouseRider]

No burn in for me and one way to look at it is to go to a mall and check out some of those plasma based signboards.

Those suckers are on at least 10-12 hours a day, almost every day and many of the pictures don't change that often.

I've only seen burn in on those displays and only after a very long time.

[MrXpress]

Definitely no burn-in, and while I do get image retention from time to time, it's nothing that's bothersome at all, and it's usually from me playing Madden (with that static bright white EA Sports logo at the bottom left) a few hours a day for a week straight.

I'll put it this way: everytime I watch something on the LCD in the bedroom, I'm FAR more aware of the weak black levels than I ever am aware of IR with the plasma

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

I came across some article today about the myth of the plasma "burn in". It basically reassure consumer that "burn in" is the thing of the past. I found this article it might be helpful for those who is in the market for new Tv or for those still have NOT yet update on their infos in regard if plasma.



February 22, 2008 | by Dennis Barker
Plasma TVs have been around now for several years now. They were the original flat-panel display designed for hanging on the wall or over the fireplace. From the beginning, they were the darling television of interior designers. In fact, the plasma has always had a certain cache, mystery, myth about it. In some ways, they represented the future with their “floating” appearance, which culled up visions of H.G. Wells’ prophetic novel “Things to Come.” Or maybe, it simply conjured up thoughts of Capt. Kirk on the bridge of the StarShip Enterprise looking at that large wall-hanging display. Right or wrong, many consumers still believe that plasmas are superior to other types of TVs – possibly because they have a specialized gas encased inside the display and they still seem somewhat exotic. In any case, they are certainly a marvel of creativity and engineering.

here is the link to the actual website

http://www.electronichouse.com/artic...lasma_burn_in/

Plasma Facts and Myths

[stockstar1138]

The difference between plasmas and LCDs has closed so much, that its not longer that big of a difference.

LCDs are sporting 25k contrast ratios
Plasmas don't have burn in
LCDs don't have ghosting
Both are 24hz capable now.

I mean, I really could care less, what I own now.

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

The difference between plasmas and LCDs has closed so much, that its not longer that big of a difference.

LCDs are sporting 25k contrast ratios
Plasmas don't have burn in
LCDs don't have ghosting
Both are 24hz capable now.

I mean, I really could care less, what I own now.

This post is basically for those new people lookin for a TV or those "MISINFORM" people kept saying stay away from Plasma cause the "burn in" issues not to justify which one is better LCD or PLASMA. I hope in the future they will not bring those commants and creat the FUD about plasma.