Got the Panasonic can I play my PS3

[ematthews]

Just got the new 54in Panasonic plasma today over the Samsung LCD...
There is a break in of 200hrs. Can I start playing my PS3 Games on it right now. Or should I wait......

 

[Adam]

Congrats on the new TV! Which model did you get?

I have the 50" G10 and love it. I used the break-in images linked here (click on the Free Download Available In 3 Formats! link on the lower right) based upon the recommendations from some of the folks on this forum. I put the images (the 8KB file) on to an SD memory card and then ran a slide show on the TV. That was a lot easier for me than making a DVD and playing it for hours. Those images are intended to provide a uniform break-in on all pixels, and you can run the slide show (or DVD) while you're not around.

The experts can give you the best approach, but I'll say that I started watching television programs as soon as I got the TV. I didn't wait until I had gone through the break-in images for a set number of hours. I don't think that I have any negative effects from that. Just don't leave static images on the screen for a long time (like TV station logos or game icons), and you shouldn't have a problem. That's my thinking, anyways.

 

[ematthews]

it's not the g model. One step below. I got it for 1100.00 the g was 1699.00
It was the better deal without the thx

I guess no video games for a while on it.

 

[Adam]

You got the TC-P54S1 for $1100? That's awesome! From what I've read, the S1 and G10 are pretty much the same image quality. That's a great price.

 

[billy p]

So you decided on the Panny TCP54S1, well so did I.... Mine will arrive Tuesday. Adam basically answered all your question...however I decided on burning a DVD from that link as it was fast and easy. I'll run the test patterns at night before bed and any viewing I do in the meantime would use moderate to low facotry settings. Just ensure there are no black bars displayed while you're viewing anything and good luck....Bill.

 

[bandphan]

There is no problem w/ gaming just make sure the display isnt in torch mode.

 

[ematthews]

So you decided on the Panny TCP54S1, well so did I.... Mine will arrive Tuesday. Adam basically answered all your question...however I decided on burning a DVD from that link as it was fast and easy. I'll run the test patterns at night before bed and any viewing I do in the meantime would use moderate to low facotry settings. Just ensure there are no black bars displayed while you're viewing anything and good luck....Bill.

Couldn't pass up the deal on this one. I still think the Samsung looked better in the store. Panasonic Plasma fits my need better however.