Phat Kidd asked:


I’ve got a new Hewlett-Packard 50″ Plasma HDTV showing up any minute now. Do you have any set up tips or any other ideas?

Elset

David Tanguay asked:


In the not so distant past, it was not unusual to have a hard time hearing the volume of a plasma TV over the buzzing of the units cooling fans at work. These cooling fans were functioning regularly as the obsolete plasma TV could produce heat hot enough to cook eggs. It is no wonder that most of the early model plasma TV have already retired.

Many different technologies have been at work to create improvements in today’s technology. These innovations have brought the life spam of a plasma TV to be calculated at 20 to 25 years for normal viewing patterns.

Normally a plasma TV has a half-life between 30,000 to 60,000 hours, meaning that the unit will loose around fifty percent of its brightness during this time of service. For instance if a plasma TV was left on for eight hours a day the expected half life would range about 9 years. If however the plasma TV were left on for only 4 hours daily, then its half life expectancy would range near about eighteen years.

When considering the loss of brightness in TV screens the fact that a traditional TV looses approximately thirty percent of brightness after use of about 20,000 hours. This loss of light is so gradual that a viewer may not be aware of the effect other than to occasionally fine-tune the levels of brightness and contrast options to make up the difference.

When a plasma TV looses its light to dimness, various models present the option of replacing the light source, thereby renewing the unit’s .life span

Plasma TV life span extension tips.

1. Use wide screen formatting as often as possible. The use of wide screen viewing insures that all pixels have opportunity to work.

2. Brightness levels need to set as low as possible for viewing pleasure. Using the higher brightness levels strains the pixels and phosphors, which decreases the plasma TV’s life span.

3. Always, take care that the plasma TV is in a well-ventilated area. Keeping the unit cool cuts down on the energy it takes for cooling, reducing the need for internal cooling fans and it also aids the phosphors in longer working time.

4. Do not let static images sit on the units TV screen for any length of time. Seven to ten minutes is about the longest that an image should be left to sit on a display screen. Image burn in and ghosting effects will cause the TV screen to wash out. DVD’s should not be left on pause for more that 20 minutes.

5. When interior light is dim, always use a lower level of contrast. The use of lower leveled contrast or picture options will help extend the life span of a plasma TV. Normal interior lighting calls for no more than sixty percent a contrast level.

6. Remember that factory settings are always set higher for best viewing in a show room. Once at home, the setting options of contrast and brightness should be adjusted for home entertainment viewing.

7. Stay away from off brand plasma TV units or accessories that are not manufactured as well built or engineered as good brand name products. These may be cheaper, but in the long run, you get what you pay for.

8. When not in use turn your plasma TV off.

9. Keep small children away from a plasma TV.

10. Never, mount a plasma TV from the ceiling facing down.



Tammi

Ryan asked:


Hi,
I just bought a 50″ Plasma TV and I think it will look alot better on my apartment wall.
Does the wall type matters?
What equipments do I need, because my friend told me that their is some kind of mount that I need.
Do you think I should bring a handy man instead?!!!

Liza

roseinmisery18 asked:


Yesterday we bought a 50″ Samsung plasma tv and when I returned home later the house smelled like gas. I checked the furnace and the stove and there were no gas leaks or any smell emitting from them. I also checked the cars in the basement to see if they were leaking gas or something and nothing there either. Is it the tv making that smell? Will it dissipate?

Wargnier

Steve D asked:


The plasma is a 61″ pioneer elite. Specifically, I am trying to decide whether to install flush mounted artisan speakers, or speakers in the ceiling. Which of the two would provide better sound? If ceiling speakers are the answer, which brand and size? I will be sitting approximately 16 feet from the TV. Thanks.

Maryanne

Siva asked:


I need to connect my HP laptop to my plasma HDTV (Samsung PN42A450) which has 3 HDMI Inputs. What are my options & what do I need to purchase to connect my laptop to HDTV. I am looking to connect this to the TV so that the movies I watch online can be seen in my plasma tv.

Clinton

Mario asked:


I’d like to know wich one is better and whay, pros and cons, and also wich format is better for playing videogames. Thanks a lot!

Maint

sad but still alive asked:


i am welling to buy a TV but i’ve never buy one before , so beside my budget what things do you think i have to ask for when i buy a 32” - 42” plasma or LCD?
ex: resolution.
i need more clear picture

Giang

Peter Thomas asked:


In this busy day and age, spending what free time you have needs to be as enjoyable and relaxing an experience as possible. Nowhere is this more relevant than with your TV, whether it’s for watching a DVD, or using it to play the latest games on your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 on. With the features on the latest models, choosing a Hitachi plasma TV can offer the solution that you’ve been looking for.

With Hitachi’s new Platara range of plasma TV’s, picture and sound quality has never been better. Even with the largest 42″ model, Hitachi has managed to maintain a depth of only 90mm deep, so it won’t take up any major space in your living room, whether you let it sit freely or decide to wall-mount it. Despite the relative slimness of the model, it’s still fully laden with features.

Using Hitachi’s patented ALIS technology, which offers bright yet bold pictures displayed in high resolution, their flagship 42″ model, the 42PD9700 contains a wealth of features, including:

· Picture Master HD Technology, for the sharpest pictures yet

· Integrated Digital TV (IDTV), offering digital transmissions from the box, without the need for a separate cable or satellite connection

· High Definition ready, offering future proof upgrading

· Motorized swivel stand

However, if this model appears feature packed, then the new Hitachi Ultravision Plasma HDTV range is the nest level up in plasma TV’s. With patented technology, these models offer the ultimate in plasma picture quality. Incorporating the world’s first true HD display of 1080i, the 42HDX99 also impresses with:

· Picture Master HD III Video processor, which scans every single frame of movement to provide a crystal sharp image

· Day & Night Picture Memory, allowing easy switching between preferred screen settings

· Film Quality Image Tuning, which improves the detail in both highlight and shadow

· Natural Color Deep Black Anti-Reflective Glass Screen, which reduces the effect of sunlight on the screen and allows far superior pictures

· Digital Color Management III, which automatically re-tunes its settings when attached to a digital camera to match that objects color display

However, even this phenomenal set is outshone by its bigger brother, the 55HDX99 Ultravision Director’s Series. With all the features of the 42″ model and more, this truly is the pinnacle of plasma TV’s and will enhance anyone’s living area beyond compare. With intelligent remote controls that allows you to tune your whole home cinema system to your TV remote, and an HDMI interface for connecting superior products such as HD DVD players, this really is the next generation of not just Hitachi’s plasma TV’s, but any of its competitors as well.



Cathee

birdinhand55@sbcglobal.net asked:


What is the difference between a plasma and LCD TV? I see advertized on their website, a Vizio 42 inch plasma TV, for $650, including free shipping. Someone told me the reason why LCD is preferable to plasma, but I forgot what it was.

Cassaundra