Hi all

First time on Plasma. Just acquire the panasonic 42PV80 Plasma. Nothing fancy, just normal DVD, some HD movie from my harddisk, and Wii and of course Astro.

I read something like run-in or break in and what not.

Is there a thread or discussion or FAQ for this? Otherwise please list out the checkpoint or suggested action.

Thanks!

haha thats good..

Anyway...for me....I just use it like normal TV....so far so probs...but if you are critical.....the first month is the most important...cut down on the contrast abit...no need to on full brightness,...avoid black pillar bars from 4:3 ratio...if possible....use a grey colored pillar instead of black...

One thing is...be careful when you clean the glass....mine scratch oledi...and tell your kids that the plasma is not a coloring board. If you put it on a table, make sure the mounting is secured properly.

What run in break in.. Nearly everyone doesn't think about it all in the past. Its there and you watch as is. Last time, most family will think of replacing when 2 things may happen, very old or beyond repair.
I think most would upgrade within 5 years. Its funny to read about TV break in or run in...hehehe!
I may be particular or believe in hifi break in period but for TV?.. just use as is.. considering you've made the right choice of model, brand and within budget.

This post has been edited by bsl555: Mar 18 2009, 01:58 PM

No need to run in. Just enjoy to the max, play 24 hours.

ok all! Thanks for info!

Since plasma got lots of sensitive electronics Please pull out the plugs from the power point and astro / antenna socket .. lots of thunder storm nowadays one zap and youll cry till dry eyes...

I am it a habit to unplug my HT main power socket from the wall's before bed everynite. But I never nor ever bother to detach the antenna socket from astro decoder. Is this a major concern or vulnerable to thunder??

p/s enlighten me, TQ.

The 2 kaki as the base of the mounting is not pure metal. Its not really a strong material.

The same material that holds the laptops monitors to its body.

I had once dropped my laptop and the material just broke like a chalk.

the astro dish is up there expose to lightning, if lightning strikes the current will travel all the way to your decoder and tv..is it a risk you willing to take..i once suffered lightning strike..took out my astro decoder and dvd player..luckily my receiver and tv were not damaged..

OMG !! i knew it! ASTRO is evil!

To do list
*buy a ps3, xbox 360, WD Digital TV , 1080p upscale dvd player, full lossless AVR , 7.1 speakers and a high end pc
*buy tons of blu ray
*download tons of HD mkv ripps

Not to do list
*connect vcd player
*connect astro
*connect china brand dvd player
* pour orange juice on top lcd, or below or sideways

Can pour apple juice then?

no u cant, are u crazy??

ps at thread starter, advice u use component cable for your wii too,

i think burn in for plasma is a long gone issue

Hwoarang45,

I violated almost most of the your not to do list. I'm using China cheapo DVD for last 2 yrs. Serve me well.

So far I got a WD book 500gb HDD, planning to buy another mini portable 500gb to get some down load HD movie and then WD HDMI box.

hahaha its was written as a joke anyway hahahaa...

not all can afford to buy those, as long as r happy , enough liao, im to owns china dvd player at my shop, cheap and no need to care for it hahaha,, rosak, throw.

Of course la bro! Not that noob la!

Exactly the point on cheapo china DVD, rosak throw. Infact even Philips DVD also now about RM150...and sometime cheaper at hypermart! I doubt I ever need upscaling DVD, since all my DVD are ahem type! Good enough for me. But I do want to get the WD HDMI box...

Plasma TV the black color isn't very true, it's rather light.. so if I suggest you adjust the Contrast setting..