Breaking in a plasma...

[bmccord]

Hey guys, quick question. I searched a little bit but I have a question regarding the break in process of a plasma. I have heard to keep the contrast and brightness down to 50% or less and zoom the picture so that there is no 'bars' present for the first hundred hours, is that it? Is that really necessary? I am already doing it but I want to make sure. Thanks.

Update, the picture on this thing is amazing from my HD player. I watched transformers the other night and it was awesome even at 50% brightness/contrast. I only have it rigged up with RGB right now, awaiting my new big arse HDMIs.

[ParadigmDawg]

You probably dont have to do it but most of us do just so we feel a little better about it.

The steps you have taken are fine; it's exactlt what I did for the 1st 100 hours.

Hey guys, quick question. I searched a little bit but I have a question regarding the break in process of a plasma. I have heard to keep the contrast and brightness down to 50% or less and zoom the picture so that there is no 'bars' present for the first hundred hours, is that it? Is that really necessary? I am already doing it but I want to make sure. Thanks.

Update, the picture on this thing is amazing from my HD player. I watched transformers the other night and it was awesome even at 50% brightness/contrast. I only have it rigged up with RGB right now, awaiting my new big arse HDMIs.

[jonnythan]

I never "broke in" my plasma.

I calibrated correctly using Avia and that was that.

[Herr D]

That's correct. Also, normal people tend to put their contrast and brightness levels up too much anyway, because it gives a more "vibrant" picture. This is wrong. Medium settings on your contrast and brightness wil give a more lifelike picture, cause less strain for the eyes and prolongue the lifetime of your plasma.