Well, I don't really bother about that. After all, we're supposed to be enjoying our new TVs..not constantly worrying about image retention. Having said that I don't never use my PY800 for Astro. Its only for my PS3 and HTPC. My Astro is paired with a Samsung LCD and the quality is appalling. My only wish is that they go HD this year.

wow..got ir/burn in issue so soon with pv80...
i know both are issue on plasma, but so soon with G11 panel - Should call for warranty.

anyway, i have read that, there are DVD that can repair the burn in/ir issues at the early stage of the panel live. Mostly due to the "immaturre" phosphorus gases in the cells. Read around about plasma panel breaking, especially the first 100 hours - there are DVD iso and Jpeg image that you can download via torrent - or any other method.

Basicly, there are 2 ways of doing it - play/looping the DVD for 100 hour or play the DVD in between viewing. You can read/google it for the details

After that, there is picture tweaking. Also advisable that the 1st 100 hour to limit the brightness and contrast setting - also more details can be found by googling it.

These are the tips i gather from AVS forum - a US base techy forum. Over there pv80 = pz80u, py800 = pz800u, and py850 = pz850u. Do you know that the pz850/py850, and pz800/py800 have this "THX" certified setting for colour/brightness/contrast/etc...Only that they(panny) dont label it as "THX" certified.

So, making things short, more info can be found in the AVS forum - AVS Forum
- plasma break-in period methods
- tackling IR/Burn-in issues
- picture calibration

Also, if you wanna jump straight on - here it is Plasma Tips

here is the official from Panny website - Panasonic Global FAQs

Sorry if i offended anyone. dont mean to sound like sifo or what's not. Just wanna share the info.
may be somebody care to comment.

This post has been edited by ic-klass: Jan 4 2009, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the info.

Refer to this post for Service Menu accessabilities. Thanks to siewsphone.

just a general reply.. my 2 cents..

actually you all are micro analysing all these too much...
sometimes to learn how to swim you need to get into the pool.. how much you read about swimming and horrors about drowning, sucking into the deepend.. will never get you started in the 1st place.

all these burn in la.. etc.. CRT also got burn in issue, never seen anyone complain also? cos it's not a big issue! I have my plasma for over 3years, few months was viewing it at 4:3 mode astro 10-12hours a day... when switched back to 16:9. sure the part with black bars previously was not matching the brightness with the other middle section of the screen...
but after a few days viewing back at full 16"9 stretched mode, the problem went away.. it's reversible.. of coz I can't say if you leave it on for 6-12months is how la.. but 2months I did it..

last time also like that when I bought the panasonic LCD projector, on AVS also got people complain panel misalignment la, dust blob la, smoothscreen microlens not sharp la.. dead color polarizers la.. noisy fan la..
and till now still serving me dutifully..

This post has been edited by ar188: Jan 4 2009, 06:09 PM

thanks for all the info and tips guys.

yup, i dun really care coz i believe panny would have done something about it and most people would steer clear of plasmas if these problems were apparent and severe.

back to enjoying my PV80. can't wait for my replacement unit. the dead pixel is a real eyesore

Hi I am from Johor Bahru and most of the prices here are quoted for KL. I got a few quote and need the advise of the experts here on which to get. I know that Panasonic are well established but LG is cheaper..much cheaper.

I am torn between this 3 models :

1) Pana 50PV80 - quote at RM$5800 (HD Ready)
2) LG 50PG60UR - RM$5200 (HD Ready)
3) LG 50PG70FR - RM$6800 (Full HD)

I will like to go for 50PG70FR to future proof my purchase as I do not normally change TV, use until "kong". But how is the reliability of LG ? I am sure I will not be able to see much difference between the plasma..most of the time watch DVD and broadcast TV. Does LG plasma break down a lot? Yes I heard the service is lousy...another concern.
Your advice is appreciated.

I heard that the manufacturer's engineer can reset the display time on their tv. If the engineer can do it, whos to say that the the retails chains can't do it either.

Only those have the code can do it. I doubt retail chain have the code.

can't find the INFO button on my remote to access the service menu... what's the repalcement button on our pv80 remotes?

These retail guys don't even know that the service menu existed. Therefore, I seriously doubt they are able to reset it. And btw, this new PV80 even has the new smell. .... So, I'm content.

i checked my py800 .. also had clocked over 120 hours on it already the day it arrived. called them, and they'll let me know status on monday as weekend HQ closed.. also noticed a small scratch on the top right handside corner..

good info and thanks everyone. we are becoming more informed consumers thanks to this forum !

I think the retailers routinely pass of display models as new and how many buyers know how to check the panel time? 5% or less probably.

yeah. At least, Now can check. Last time CRT also cannot check.

Hi All,

After viewing all the posts in the forum which is extremely helpful, I intend to get myself a Panny PV80HM. Anyone knows where to purchase it in KL for best price of RM3300.00 with credit card instalment of 12 months. Thanks for the info.

look for iamsobloodysick
highly recommended

Anyone knows how to check the Panel Hours on a Sharp 42LC65M?

wow,wellcome another plasma supporter.

I tot they said plasma is dead?

yesterday, sunday, drove pass a electrical chain, 10.30 already load up so many panny plasmas on the lorry for delivery. wow..

bro choontoy... pv80hm for my bedroom wan... mostly astro, RMV & DVD use..
i got LCD for my living room for PS3 & Bluray Movies