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New TV burn-in? (a bit long)

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Posted by Dalancroft on November 6, 2000 at 13:18:49

Hello, fellow inmates.

I've heard of "burning in" speakers, CD players, even speakers cables & interconnects. But what about TVs? My last TV was a demo model so the picture never changed after I got it home.

However, I just upgraded to a brand-new 32" Panasonic CT32D20 with component inputs, and I was disappointed with its picture quality right out of the box -- even after adjustments, the picture was grainy, shadow detail was poor, there was a lot of shimmering between white & black areas, etc.

After running it in about 50 hours, though, the picture is much improved -- terrific with DVD playback via the component inputs, and quite good even with my analog cable input that feeds directly into the F-connector jack. Blacks are deeper, separation is much better, the graininess & shimmering are almost completely gone, colors are rich.

Has anyone else had a similar experience? Also, I'm strongly considering upgrading to digital cable which will be passed through the component inputs -- any words of advice or caution before I take the plunge? Thanks . . .

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