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Blu-dock Saint · 07-15-2010, 04:50 PM

It's been a couple of years since I got my 80u, I have a Panny S2 coming in on monday for pickup, but it's been quite a while since my last plasma so I was wondering is the break in period still necessary for the newer plasma's?

havuk88 · 07-15-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-dock Saint

It's been a couple of years since I got my 80u, I have a Panny S2 coming in on monday for pickup, but it's been quite a while since my last plasma so I was wondering is the break in period still necessary for the newer plasma's?

Based on what I read it's a good idea to run it for 100 hours break in..

Blu-dock Saint · 07-15-2010, 06:22 PM

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Based on what I read it's a good idea to run it for 100 hours break in..

Sigh, I suppose you're right, better safe than sorry, was just hoping after the past couple of years things would have changed.

neos_peace · 07-16-2010, 12:38 AM

I have a plasma my self. And from what I understand the factory takes care of that for you. I could be way wrong. But if you want o be safer then sorry then do it just to easy your frame of mind.

brett_day · 07-16-2010, 01:01 AM

i would do it just for peace of mind sake, after all it is only 100 hours

Blu-dock Saint · 07-16-2010, 02:08 AM

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i would do it just for peace of mind sake, after all it is only 100 hours

Yeah I think I'm going to go ahead and do that when it comes in, those 100 hours seem like forever at first lol.

brett_day · 07-16-2010, 02:35 AM

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Yeah I think I'm going to go ahead and do that when it comes in, those 100 hours seem like forever at first lol.

i know right! when i broke in my panny i was going nuts, but i am glad i done it! even if i didn't have to, it gave me piece of mind and putting your own mind at ease is important when it comes to stuff like this

trvlnut · 07-16-2010, 05:20 AM

I have two panny plasmas and have never broke them in. I have no issues at all with either. I say enjoy the best blacks while you can. Btw, I never noticed the black level rising on my plasmas.

Rebel6666 · 07-16-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by neos_peace

I have a plasma my self. And from what I understand the factory takes care of that for you. I could be way wrong. But if you want o be safer then sorry then do it just to easy your frame of mind.

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Originally Posted by trvlnut

I have two panny plasmas and have never broke them in. I have no issues at all with either. I say enjoy the best blacks while you can. Btw, I never noticed the black level rising on my plasmas.

You two are right, Pannasonic brakes them for you before shipping so no need for a break in period.

Blu-dock Saint · 07-16-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rebel6666

You two are right, Pannasonic brakes them for you before shipping so no need for a break in period.

Interesting, when did they finally start doing this?

My_Two_Cents · 07-16-2010, 03:25 PM

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Interesting, when did they finally start doing this?

I don't believe there has ever been any valid confirmation from Panasonic that this is being done. I could be wrong, and they may have added a 100 hr break-in at the factories recently, but I've never seen anything other than unsubstantiated comments from a few posters.

Rebel6666 · 07-16-2010, 05:43 PM

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I don't believe there has ever been any valid confirmation from Panasonic that this is being done. I could be wrong, and they may have added a 100 hr break-in at the factories recently, but I've never seen anything other than unsubstantiated comments from a few posters.

Well my Rep is wlled plaugged and he told me that they started this with the 2010 models

Blu-dock Saint · 07-16-2010, 06:09 PM

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Well my Rep is wlled plaugged and he told me that they started this with the 2010 models

I'm not too tech savvy with tv model years, would the s2 fall under 2010 models?

Adam.C · 07-16-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-dock Saint

I'm not too tech savvy with tv model years, would the s2 fall under 2010 models?

yes,

and yes Panny does do a semi break in. However if you want to calibrate your TV its best to do break in slides.

Break in slides also help evenly age all colors being represented. Important if you want to absolute best out of your set.

100-150 hours is a good amount to age the phoshpors and calibrate

Blu-dock Saint · 07-16-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam.C

yes,

and yes Panny does do a semi break in. However if you want to calibrate your TV its best to do break in slides.

Break in slides also help evenly age all colors being represented. Important if you want to absolute best out of your set.

100-150 hours is a good amount to age the phoshpors and calibrate

Yea on my 80u I did regular watching and the slides for 80 hours and never had an issue

thug · 07-17-2010, 01:05 AM

Regardless of Panasonic reps saying that they actually break in the televisions, I would still do it myself as a precaution.

100-150 hours is the right way to go.

Rebel6666 · 07-20-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thug

Regardless of Panasonic reps saying that they actually break in the televisions, I would still do it myself as a precaution.

100-150 hours is the right way to go.

Do as you wish, they are still doing a 100 hour break in on each one of them.

07-15-2010, 04:50 PM	#1
Blu-dock Saint Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:67	New plasma question It's been a couple of years since I got my 80u, I have a Panny S2 coming in on monday for pickup, but it's been quite a while since my last plasma so I was wondering is the break in period still necessary for the newer plasma's?

07-16-2010, 12:38 AM	#4
neos_peace Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Shamokin Dam, Pa Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:279 Trading Score:1	I have a plasma my self. And from what I understand the factory takes care of that for you. I could be way wrong. But if you want o be safer then sorry then do it just to easy your frame of mind.

07-16-2010, 01:01 AM	#5
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i would do it just for peace of mind sake, after all it is only 100 hours

07-16-2010, 05:20 AM	#8
trvlnut Junior Member Member since:Jan 2010	I have two panny plasmas and have never broke them in. I have no issues at all with either. I say enjoy the best blacks while you can. Btw, I never noticed the black level rising on my plasmas.

07-17-2010, 01:05 AM	#16
thug Banned Member since:Jun 2010	Regardless of Panasonic reps saying that they actually break in the televisions, I would still do it myself as a precaution. 100-150 hours is the right way to go.

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