What "not" to do with my new Panasonic plasma - Blu-ray Forum

jesse94 · 07-12-2009, 06:32 PM

Hi,

I've been following the conversations about the break-in periods. I do not know if this still applies to the 2009 models.

I bought a Panasonic 42" S1 and it is not plugged in yet. I'm moving in a couple of weeks (July 24) and I will plug it in along with my Panasonic DMP-60 and a Denon AVR-889. I won't have my satellite cable until July 27, but have Blu-ray movies and an XBOX 360 pro (no HDMI port).

Basically, can play BD or DVD movies right from the start or is it a NO, NO?

eclimax13 · 07-12-2009, 06:59 PM

yes you can WATCH your tv...just follow some basic rules for piece of mind
1. run the break in slide show whenever you can for 100 hours
2. dont watch any 4x3 content, meaning stretch it to fill the screen
3. keep the pixel orbiter on (i do mine at 1 minute)
4. dont leave a static image on the screen for too long

what i do is i run the break in slide everynight when i go to bed..i turn the tv energy save on which will turn the tv off after 3 hours of inactivity...now my g10 will slideshow indefinitely but your s1 will not...it will run through the 120 slides and then stop so i suggest you put them on your sd card as many times as you can

Kryptonic · 07-12-2009, 10:21 PM

Break in is really not necessary anymore as long as you use some common sense. Put the picture mode to "cinema" and turn your settings down to around half or so. I have brightness on mine set to 52 and contrast to 58. Even on a brighter day, I like these settings and they're perfect for a darkened room. You can watch 4x3 content, but keep it to a minimum for the first hundred hours and if you decide to view 4x3 content, use the brightest side bars. Just use common sense, like not leaving a movie paused on screen for a day and a half and you'll be fine.

Johnny Vinyl · 07-12-2009, 11:40 PM

Hi,

First of all, you should calibrate your TV by renting or purchasing one of the many calibration discs out there. A quicker way might be to check this site!

John

MasterSandman · 07-12-2009, 11:46 PM

I have purchased a Panasonic TC-P50V10 and I was e-mailing back and forth with a professional calibrator to find out what time during the television's lifecycle to get it calibrated.

He told me that the break-in period is a waste of time and enjoyment especially on these new models. He said that it is best to get it calibrated after a hundred and fifty hours of responsible use. (i.e. don't fall asleep with the TV displaying a menu of some Blu-ray or DVD)

Hammie · 07-13-2009, 01:17 AM

I have the older 850u and watched (enjoyed) my TV as normal. Meaning:

- I watched both pillared and letterboxed movies/programs without stretching
- turned all setting to about 50 for the first 100 hours
- played the color pictures slideshow from an AVS member webapalooza every night for 90 minutes (set the shut off timer and went to bed).

jesse94 · 07-13-2009, 11:43 AM

Thanks for all your advises guys. You confirmed everything I read. I will watch my TV responsibly.

ArieS · 07-13-2009, 05:11 PM

I didn't want to do a break in but since I was waiting on the TV stand I did the break in only for about 24 hours.
Also, my BD player, my old DVD player and Direct TV all have screensavers so I'm not sure one could fall asleep in front of a menu.

eclimax13 · 07-13-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArieS

I didn't want to do a break in but since I was waiting on the TV stand I did the break in only for about 24 hours.
Also, my BD player, my old DVD player and Direct TV all have screensavers so I'm not sure one could fall asleep in front of a menu.

why wouldnt you want to do a break in?

i think people are a little confused with the purpose of a break in...all plasma break in does is wear in the phosphors evenly and also gets the plasma ready for a proper calibration

jesse94 · 07-13-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eclimax13

why wouldnt you want to do a break in?

i think people are a little confused with the purpose of a break in...all plasma break in does is wear in the phosphors evenly and also gets the plasma ready for a proper calibration

it makes sense when it is said like that

ArieS · 07-14-2009, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eclimax13

why wouldnt you want to do a break in?

i think people are a little confused with the purpose of a break in...all plasma break in does is wear in the phosphors evenly and also gets the plasma ready for a proper calibration

Because I really think it's not needed... But that's just me.

Kratos3 · 07-14-2009, 12:47 PM

Don't confuse the break-in period with anti-image retention procedures. The anti-image retention process is not necessary with todays plasmas. The break-in period is meant to age the phosphors to a point where the colors are less likely to drift. Sure you can just watch full screen HD content for the first 120-150 hours, but it'll take a little longer to break it in that way. I just watched it like usual during the day and then ran a break-in slideshow at night while I was in bed and while I was at work. I got the break-in from AVS. Do you NEED to do it? Probably not. It can only help though.

fatediesel · 07-14-2009, 01:05 PM

When I bought my 50PZ800U last year I ran the break-in DVD (downloaded from AVS Forums) for about 150 hours. I don't know if it helped, but I figured it wouldn't hurt anything.

07-12-2009, 06:32 PM	#1
jesse94 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Trois-Rivières, Québec 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:3	What "not" to do with my new Panasonic plasma Hi, I've been following the conversations about the break-in periods. I do not know if this still applies to the 2009 models. I bought a Panasonic 42" S1 and it is not plugged in yet. I'm moving in a couple of weeks (July 24) and I will plug it in along with my Panasonic DMP-60 and a Denon AVR-889. I won't have my satellite cable until July 27, but have Blu-ray movies and an XBOX 360 pro (no HDMI port). Basically, can play BD or DVD movies right from the start or is it a NO, NO?

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07-12-2009, 06:59 PM	#2
eclimax13 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	yes you can WATCH your tv...just follow some basic rules for piece of mind 1. run the break in slide show whenever you can for 100 hours 2. dont watch any 4x3 content, meaning stretch it to fill the screen 3. keep the pixel orbiter on (i do mine at 1 minute) 4. dont leave a static image on the screen for too long what i do is i run the break in slide everynight when i go to bed..i turn the tv energy save on which will turn the tv off after 3 hours of inactivity...now my g10 will slideshow indefinitely but your s1 will not...it will run through the 120 slides and then stop so i suggest you put them on your sd card as many times as you can

07-12-2009, 10:21 PM	#3
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Break in is really not necessary anymore as long as you use some common sense. Put the picture mode to "cinema" and turn your settings down to around half or so. I have brightness on mine set to 52 and contrast to 58. Even on a brighter day, I like these settings and they're perfect for a darkened room. You can watch 4x3 content, but keep it to a minimum for the first hundred hours and if you decide to view 4x3 content, use the brightest side bars. Just use common sense, like not leaving a movie paused on screen for a day and a half and you'll be fine.

07-12-2009, 11:40 PM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Hi, First of all, you should calibrate your TV by renting or purchasing one of the many calibration discs out there. A quicker way might be to check this site! John

07-12-2009, 11:46 PM	#5
MasterSandman Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:372 Trading Score:5	I have purchased a Panasonic TC-P50V10 and I was e-mailing back and forth with a professional calibrator to find out what time during the television's lifecycle to get it calibrated. He told me that the break-in period is a waste of time and enjoyment especially on these new models. He said that it is best to get it calibrated after a hundred and fifty hours of responsible use. (i.e. don't fall asleep with the TV displaying a menu of some Blu-ray or DVD)

07-13-2009, 01:17 AM	#6
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I have the older 850u and watched (enjoyed) my TV as normal. Meaning: - I watched both pillared and letterboxed movies/programs without stretching - turned all setting to about 50 for the first 100 hours - played the color pictures slideshow from an AVS member webapalooza every night for 90 minutes (set the shut off timer and went to bed).

07-13-2009, 11:43 AM	#7
jesse94 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Trois-Rivières, Québec 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:3	Thanks for all your advises guys. You confirmed everything I read. I will watch my TV responsibly.

07-13-2009, 05:11 PM	#8
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	I didn't want to do a break in but since I was waiting on the TV stand I did the break in only for about 24 hours. Also, my BD player, my old DVD player and Direct TV all have screensavers so I'm not sure one could fall asleep in front of a menu.

07-14-2009, 12:47 PM	#12
Kratos3 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:227 Digital collection:39 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Don't confuse the break-in period with anti-image retention procedures. The anti-image retention process is not necessary with todays plasmas. The break-in period is meant to age the phosphors to a point where the colors are less likely to drift. Sure you can just watch full screen HD content for the first 120-150 hours, but it'll take a little longer to break it in that way. I just watched it like usual during the day and then ran a break-in slideshow at night while I was in bed and while I was at work. I got the break-in from AVS. Do you NEED to do it? Probably not. It can only help though.

07-14-2009, 01:05 PM	#13
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	When I bought my 50PZ800U last year I ran the break-in DVD (downloaded from AVS Forums) for about 150 hours. I don't know if it helped, but I figured it wouldn't hurt anything.

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