Hi guys Im after a HTCP for my movies and music collection instead of using laptop + external drive, I have a P50G20B, If I am gaming for say a few hours I do get a tiny bit of image retention where the HUD things are which lasts for 10 seconds or so, Is there a safe amount of time for a still image to be displayed on a plasma before you get image retention or burn in?
Quick question about Plasma for PC use
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I guess you're on the knife edge of safety there - if you're seeing screen burn already you're already pretty close to damage - I'd say it's the same as going in the sun then coming back really pink faced - sure you didn't burn but you were cutting it fine!
Image retention is not the same thing as screen burn.
Screen burn is permanent. Image retention is not.
Screen burn is where the phosphor in one part of the screen has been worn away at an accelerated rate compared to another area.
Image retention is where some latent energy is radiated after the main image is gone. It is, if you like, a similar effect to you get when dazzled by a camera flash.
Please don't panic people in to thinking that image retention is the same as permanent phosphor wear. thanks.
DannyW, it very much depends on the TV's contrast setting. Contrast makes the lighter parts of the image brighter. Taken to extremes this can cause screen burn. If you are worried at all then try using the TV on Eco or Theatre modes or the equivalents for your set.
Ah, sorry mate. Thought image retention was the devil. I stand corrected!
I get retention on my Panasonic 42" G10. As soon as I change channel or game, it fades within a few seconds. Worst offender is Fifa. I've had some monster gaming sessions and any retention fades fast.
I use it fairly regularly for media playing duties too, but I have never noticed any retention at all for this. I usually have a screensaver or graphic when playing music.
I use it fairly regularly for media playing duties too, but I have never noticed any retention at all for this. I usually have a screensaver or graphic when playing music.
As above, I've had a plasma for about 5 years and I get plenty of image retention but never any permanent burn and that's with the odd 5 hour session on the xbox. After a couple of years of use I think it would take a concerted effort to burn a plasma.