Plasma TV Misconceptions Part 2
In the last post we started our series on plasma TV misconceptions. There are a lot of them out there, and the hope of this series is to dispel some of them. So far we have covered 3 of the commonly held fallacies regarding plasmas. Today, we will continue on this topic and look at 2 more.
- Plasma TV picture is at the best setting right from the box – what the consumer really needs to do is find the picture settings that are best for their particular home. Just like the lighting in two different homes is going to be different, the proper settings for that individual will be different too, based on the lights in the home or in the room the television will be in.
- An installation tech is needed to install your plasma television – it is not necessary to mount your plasma on the wall, though advertisements sometimes show otherwise. You can mount it to a television stand if you desire. Even if you do want it attached to the wall, the ease of the mounting is something most people can do on their own without the help of an install tech.
Continue tuning in for more in the series “Plasma TV Misconceptions.”
Plasma TV Misconceptions
There are many misconceptions that continue to stick around regarding plasma televisions, and for the next several posts we will be looking at some of these.
- Plasma TVs need to be routinely serviced or have their plasma replaced – although you may hear this touted by warranty companies, there really is no truth to this. Especially with the continuous improvements that television manufacturers make on TVs, this myth really should be put to rest.
- Higher resolution = Better picture – on the surface it may seem like this MUST be true. It’s not. Unless you have Blu Ray media, you probably won’t notice much of a difference. In addition, you might have a 1080p television, but if you do not have a signal to accommodate it, it will not make a difference.
- The plasma television has a short life span – as was mentioned in the first “misconception,” this, especially as each year passes, is far from true! By turning down the contrast you can extend the life span of your plasma a great deal. Because the life span is already at 60,000 hours or so, this should not make much of a difference, but it will help to turn it down, especially since the higher contrast is really not usually needed.
Stay tuned because in the next several posts we will continue looking at some of the misconceptions.
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50″ 1080p Plasma HDTV
With the TH50PZ85U plasma TV, Panasonic has achieved picture quality that’s sure to blow you away. The increased native contrast ratio of 30,000:1 ensures exceptionally rich blacks and stunning whites. An anti-reflective filter keeps unwanted reflections to a minimum. The result is arguably the most detailed plasma TV in the world. The TH50PZ85U includes a built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital tuner to receive standard definition, high definition, and digital cable content. The set includes 3 HDMI connections, which enables the transfer of high definition video and audio via a single cable. That means you can enjoy HD entertainment without the inconvenience of numerous tangled cables.
And speaking of less inconvenience, how about Panasonic’s VIERA Link®. You can operate (through HDMI connections) all your home theater components by pressing one button on the TV remote. An HDMI cable carries not only digital video and audio signals, but control signals too. For example, use your VIERA remote to control a recording operation with your DVD recorder or to start and stop playback of scenes from a video camera. With VIERA, extra ease and convenience are part of the entertainment package.
Features
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1920 x 1080 Resolution
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1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks
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4096 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction
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Viera LinK™ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control
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GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV
Steps To Lengthen the Life of Your Plasma TV
In the last post we talked about how the technological updates done by the manufacturers have lengthened the life of plasma TVs by many years. Today, we’ll look at how you as a user can lengthen it even more.
- Never leave static images on the unit. Make sure static images do not stay on the screen from longer than 10 minutes. This can cause the plasma TV to “wash out” with use.
- Use brightness and contrast levels that are necessary for viewing, but not excessive. There is no need to use the display on 100% contrast. Tweak the settings once you install the TV as manufacture settings are generally at about 80%-100%.
- Keep the monitor/TV in a well-ventilated area. This will ensure the cooling system will not have to work as hard.
- Buy a good brand. First tier brands are generally built better.
- Turn the plasma off when not in use. This tip should be pretty self-explanatory.
- Keep the unit out of reach of small children. Children can alter the settings and obviously unintentionally break the plasma TV.
- Do not mount the unit face down from the ceiling.
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