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Burn-in, only when there are bars?
Hey all,
I am getting a Hitachi 16:9 Hd Monitor rp tv, so this is new question is on my mind. On a 16:9 hdtv rptv, I understand that burn in is an issue when many, many, many movies are watched with black bars present. So, if most of my movies are 16:9 enhanced, and therefore fill the whole screen, there is less to worry about -- right?
Also, do bright, bright whites pose a problems?
How long does it take for burn in to occur -- say with 5 hours of use a week?
Also, this new wave of burn-in concerns with widescreen tv's is nothing different from the issues that were present with big screens for the past 10 years or so -- right? I have had a 4:3 60 inch rptv for 8 years and never had a problem.
The other reason I bring this up is that many other forums have posts that make it seem like if you watch the wrong movie for more than a few hours, you will ruin your new tv in a matter of a few days.....
Thanks,
Matt
I am getting a Hitachi 16:9 Hd Monitor rp tv, so this is new question is on my mind. On a 16:9 hdtv rptv, I understand that burn in is an issue when many, many, many movies are watched with black bars present. So, if most of my movies are 16:9 enhanced, and therefore fill the whole screen, there is less to worry about -- right?
Also, do bright, bright whites pose a problems?
How long does it take for burn in to occur -- say with 5 hours of use a week?
Also, this new wave of burn-in concerns with widescreen tv's is nothing different from the issues that were present with big screens for the past 10 years or so -- right? I have had a 4:3 60 inch rptv for 8 years and never had a problem.
The other reason I bring this up is that many other forums have posts that make it seem like if you watch the wrong movie for more than a few hours, you will ruin your new tv in a matter of a few days.....
Thanks,
Matt
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You will still get "black bars" with a 2.35 or 2.40 aspect ratio movie. Only the 1.77 or 1.85 range will fill a 16:9 screen.
As long as you switch things up (such as movie then tv then maybe a videogame then movie) you shouldn't have a burn-in problem.
As long as you switch things up (such as movie then tv then maybe a videogame then movie) you shouldn't have a burn-in problem.
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Hey,
Instead of switching -- I suppose you could just stretch/zoom the movie with the bars, so that the bars go away, and the picure takes up the whole screenn.. I don't know.. I don't like the feeling of being obligated having to setup a routine of watching movies then tv, then games, etc to avoid burnins. My tv is used JUST for movies...
Matt
Instead of switching -- I suppose you could just stretch/zoom the movie with the bars, so that the bars go away, and the picure takes up the whole screenn.. I don't know.. I don't like the feeling of being obligated having to setup a routine of watching movies then tv, then games, etc to avoid burnins. My tv is used JUST for movies...
Matt
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est for Burn-in and "dead spots" with rear projection tvs'
Hey all,
I know that laptops can suffer from dead pixels, and they have programs that flash different colors full screen to make detecting them easier...
Now, what is a good way to check for burn in on HD !6:9 sets?
Also, If i am not mistaken, there can be a form of "dead pixels" in rear projection tv's as well, right? what would help for this?
Thanks,
Matt
I know that laptops can suffer from dead pixels, and they have programs that flash different colors full screen to make detecting them easier...
Now, what is a good way to check for burn in on HD !6:9 sets?
Also, If i am not mistaken, there can be a form of "dead pixels" in rear projection tv's as well, right? what would help for this?
Thanks,
Matt
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Your threads have been so similar that I consolodated 4 into 2.
Why don't you just keep all your questions in those two threads since they are very much the same topic?
Why don't you just keep all your questions in those two threads since they are very much the same topic?
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Burn-in is really only a problem for people who leave their televisions at the factory default "Torch Mode" settings. Use a calibration disc to adjust your brightness and contrast and burn-in shouldn't be a problem.
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Josh is right. Turn brightness down when you get your TV. Get a calibration disc or hire an ISF calibrator to adjust the settings on your TV. However, even if you have done those, burn-in can still be a problem if you leave static images on the TV on for too long. Broadcaster logos and news ticker can be evils if left on there for too long. Read the faq on avsforum for more info.