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Aug 26, 2008, 03:12 PM
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The first 100 hours or so of a plasma tv's life affect the pixels the most. By playing a movie with lots of vivid colors you work the pixels (ideally evenly) to ensure that the tv breaks in evenly. Cartoons work well- you could even try the pixel sweep that comes on most tvs now.
The big thing is that it's most susceptible to image retention during this time. Note- image retention, not burn in. It's not permanent damage like most people think- you can get rid of the ghosting.
Once that is done, you can get something like digital video essentials to help set the color balance accurately. Most people are surprised when they see what a 'properly' calibrated tv looks like. The majority prefer the settings skewed one way or another.
The big thing is that it's most susceptible to image retention during this time. Note- image retention, not burn in. It's not permanent damage like most people think- you can get rid of the ghosting.
Once that is done, you can get something like digital video essentials to help set the color balance accurately. Most people are surprised when they see what a 'properly' calibrated tv looks like. The majority prefer the settings skewed one way or another.
Aug 26, 2008, 03:46 PM
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Aug 26, 2008, 05:23 PM
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I'm still uncertain about attending the massive ricefest. I still see teh weekly meets as me having dinner with my buddies...not just getting together to celebrate the fact that we bought riceboxes...
Also, I find precious few other cars impressive any more....
Also, I find precious few other cars impressive any more....
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yeah, i haven't talked to dennis yet but i think he's coming too.
Aug 26, 2008, 09:20 PM
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Aug 27, 2008, 05:15 AM
I am not going.
Aug 27, 2008, 05:25 AM
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Alright guys, it's that time of the year again and Kate and I would like to have a BBQ to celebrate Labor Day and welcome the fall season with some Burgers, Hot Dogs, Volleyball, Wiffleball and a photoshoot.
We've decided to do it on Sunday, so we all have Monday to recover. I would like to make sure that this agrees with all of your schedules... so post up and let me know if you'll be able to attend...
This was a blast last year and we got some great pics! Without further delay:
Labor Day BBQ at Dave and Kate's
Sunday, August 31st 2008
<Time Details Coming Soon>
Attendance List:
Dave +1
We've decided to do it on Sunday, so we all have Monday to recover. I would like to make sure that this agrees with all of your schedules... so post up and let me know if you'll be able to attend...
This was a blast last year and we got some great pics! Without further delay:
Labor Day BBQ at Dave and Kate's
Sunday, August 31st 2008
<Time Details Coming Soon>
Attendance List:
Dave +1
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Aug 27, 2008, 05:32 AM
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The first 100 hours or so of a plasma tv's life affect the pixels the most. By playing a movie with lots of vivid colors you work the pixels (ideally evenly) to ensure that the tv breaks in evenly. Cartoons work well- you could even try the pixel sweep that comes on most tvs now.
The big thing is that it's most susceptible to image retention during this time. Note- image retention, not burn in. It's not permanent damage like most people think- you can get rid of the ghosting.
Once that is done, you can get something like digital video essentials to help set the color balance accurately. Most people are surprised when they see what a 'properly' calibrated tv looks like. The majority prefer the settings skewed one way or another.
The big thing is that it's most susceptible to image retention during this time. Note- image retention, not burn in. It's not permanent damage like most people think- you can get rid of the ghosting.
Once that is done, you can get something like digital video essentials to help set the color balance accurately. Most people are surprised when they see what a 'properly' calibrated tv looks like. The majority prefer the settings skewed one way or another.
Searched and found it online: http://videoessentials.com/
*Amazon has the disc for $16.95
