Breaking in a Vizio 50" Plasma - Blu-ray Forum

CJS234 · 02-04-2009, 03:47 PM

Hey guys,

Im getting a Vizio VP505XVT 50" Plasma in the next couple of days. I was wondering if anybody could help me out with what kind of settings I should leave it on during the 100~150 hour break-in period. What I mean is brightness, contrast, etc.

Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
CJS234

Linkmon · 02-04-2009, 03:51 PM

Buy a calibration disc, or do it by eye to your liking. Start with Warm settings....

surfdude12 · 02-04-2009, 03:54 PM

put it on "movie" setting, and avoid the "dynamic" setting.

i heard one guy had a great idea: he played a movie on repeat every night when he went to bed (8 hours = movie repeated 4 times). so within 12 days, he reached the 100 hour break-in.

VinnAY · 02-04-2009, 03:55 PM

myth

CJS234 · 02-04-2009, 04:16 PM

Thanks for the tips guys. What do you mean "myth" VinnAY?

Any other tips guys?

Hammie · 02-04-2009, 04:28 PM

Many say that with today's technology, you do not need to break-in plasma's any longer. If you look in the owners manual of most TV's, they do still mention break-in. So, whether you need it or not is still questionable. I used the images from www.webapalooza.com on my plasma for the first 150-200 hours. Keep in mind, I did not run the TV continuously. I watched normal programming and did not stretch anything. When I was away from the TV, but still in the house, i.e., preparing lunch or dinner, I would turn on the slide show with the above mentioned images. I would also let the images play for 90 minutes when I went to bed using the TV's built-in timer.

That's my story and I'm happy with what I did. Occasionally, I will switch ont he slide show when I go to bed, but not as often as when I first got the set.

BTW, only one occasion with IR and that was when I turned off my set,I could still see the blu-ray splash screen from The Bank Job. This was quickly fixed y turning the TV on and then off.

Good luck and congrats on the new purchase.

joegs300 · 02-04-2009, 04:53 PM

You can read the AVSforum guys' view on breaking in Plasma telivisions. Personally, I broke mine in about 60-70 hours and I've been fine so far. I usually keep the settings around 40 all around when I am not "really" watching it (meaning, when I'm surfing blu-ray.com or anything else...)

Just be smart, don't keep static images on for too long and use your common sense!

Sonny · 02-04-2009, 05:01 PM

Break-in what break-in?? If anything, just "full screen" it for awhile.... Set it up & enjoy! Just be smart about leaving static images on the screen. Enjoy that 'Viz'

Santeria · 02-04-2009, 05:08 PM

have fun with ur tv!

i would suggest going to avsforum and reading there...

VinnAY · 02-04-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJS234

Thanks for the tips guys. What do you mean "myth" VinnAY?

Any other tips guys?

Breakin is a myth. My 42" Vizio plasma is flawless and I never did any of this breakin non-sense.

My opinion.

Chordata · 02-04-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnAY

Breakin is a myth. My 42" Vizio plasma is flawless and I never did any of this breakin non-sense.

My opinion.

Same.

Twitch9 · 02-04-2009, 07:44 PM

New plasmas don't have a break in period, that was on older models about 5 years ago.

joegs300 · 02-04-2009, 09:37 PM

Some people do it for peace of mind.

02-04-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
CJS234 Hot Deals moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Duluth, MN Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1108 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:26	Breaking in a Vizio 50" Plasma Hey guys, Im getting a Vizio VP505XVT 50" Plasma in the next couple of days. I was wondering if anybody could help me out with what kind of settings I should leave it on during the 100~150 hour break-in period. What I mean is brightness, contrast, etc. Any other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, CJS234

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02-04-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
Linkmon Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Buy a calibration disc, or do it by eye to your liking. Start with Warm settings....

02-04-2009, 03:54 PM	#3
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	put it on "movie" setting, and avoid the "dynamic" setting. i heard one guy had a great idea: he played a movie on repeat every night when he went to bed (8 hours = movie repeated 4 times). so within 12 days, he reached the 100 hour break-in.

02-04-2009, 03:55 PM	#4
VinnAY Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	myth

02-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#5
CJS234 Hot Deals moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Duluth, MN Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1108 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:26	Thanks for the tips guys. What do you mean "myth" VinnAY? Any other tips guys?

02-04-2009, 04:28 PM	#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	Many say that with today's technology, you do not need to break-in plasma's any longer. If you look in the owners manual of most TV's, they do still mention break-in. So, whether you need it or not is still questionable. I used the images from www.webapalooza.com on my plasma for the first 150-200 hours. Keep in mind, I did not run the TV continuously. I watched normal programming and did not stretch anything. When I was away from the TV, but still in the house, i.e., preparing lunch or dinner, I would turn on the slide show with the above mentioned images. I would also let the images play for 90 minutes when I went to bed using the TV's built-in timer. That's my story and I'm happy with what I did. Occasionally, I will switch ont he slide show when I go to bed, but not as often as when I first got the set. BTW, only one occasion with IR and that was when I turned off my set,I could still see the blu-ray splash screen from The Bank Job. This was quickly fixed y turning the TV on and then off. Good luck and congrats on the new purchase.

02-04-2009, 04:53 PM	#7
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	You can read the AVSforum guys' view on breaking in Plasma telivisions. Personally, I broke mine in about 60-70 hours and I've been fine so far. I usually keep the settings around 40 all around when I am not "really" watching it (meaning, when I'm surfing blu-ray.com or anything else...) Just be smart, don't keep static images on for too long and use your common sense!

02-04-2009, 05:01 PM	#8
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Break-in what break-in?? If anything, just "full screen" it for awhile.... Set it up & enjoy! Just be smart about leaving static images on the screen. Enjoy that 'Viz'

02-04-2009, 05:08 PM	#9
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	have fun with ur tv! i would suggest going to avsforum and reading there...

02-04-2009, 07:44 PM	#12
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	New plasmas don't have a break in period, that was on older models about 5 years ago.

02-04-2009, 09:37 PM	#13
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	Some people do it for peace of mind.

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