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plasma tv? I am planning on buying a Vizio plasma tv and i don't have HD cable. Will my picture look like crap or will it look the same as a regular TV? also will playing my x box 360 mess up the plasma TV or not? is 60,000 hr screen life good? 30,000 to 1 ratio good? is 1024x720 good? i don't know anything about these #'s so please explain.

Plasma TV? if something comes unplugged behind a plasma tv while it is hooked on the wall, will you have to take it down to plug it back in?

How much more energy does a Plasma TV consumer compared to a LCD TV? How much more energy does a Plasma TV consumer compared to a LCD TV? Everyone says Plasma consumes more energy than a LCD, but by how much? Twice as much as a LCD? Newer versions of plasmas are now 'Energy Certified", does that mean they still consumer more energy than LCD, but overall, does not take that much compared to a traditional CRT TV?

How do you get a Plasma TV set to show a regular tv program so that it's crisp and clear, and not blurry? We are thinking of getting a Plasma TV, but have held off because every time we've seen a friend's plasma, or just gone in an electronics store....the plasma tv's are always pixelated and show an un-clear image of a tv show. I know if we get say ESPN HD, we'll have a great image. But why is it, that if you watch a regular NBC show on your plasma, it's a worse image than if you watched it on your Tube tv? And is there a way so that non-hd shows appear nice and crisp on your plasma? Is the only way to watch and make a 4:3 tv show clear and crisp, by putting those letterhead bars on the side of the plasma tv? Last question, which gives you the best resolution, Plasma, LCD or DLP? Which is the way to go?

What is the difference between a plasma tv and an hd flat screen tv? My 50" plasma has a black line appearing for about 1/2 hour when started and I guess it is time for a new tv.What is the difference between the hd flat screen tvs and the plasma tvs

How to fix a panasonic plasma tv with red blinking light? When I try to turn on my panasonic plasma tv the power switch blinks twice, but it does not come on. I left the tv off for a day and then tried to turn it on and it came on. It has happened again, but it is not turning back on at all. Can anyone help me? TV is only 2.5 years old.

Should the plasma tv be centered on the wall as the mantel and corbels are? We are installing a plasma tv over the fireplace on a brick wall. The fireplace is not centered. There is a mantel shelf that is maybe ten feet long and is centered with corbels. It is about seven or eight inches off center of the fireplace. Should the plasma tv be centered on the wall as the mantel and corbels are? Or should it be centered on top of the fireplace?

Is it possible to fix a cracked plasma tv by putting the internal parts into another tv with a good screen? So on craigslist is a 42" plasma tv, just a shell with no parts, just a working screen. There is also a plasma tv, 42" with a cracked screen. I was wondering if I could just gut the parts out of the plasma with the broken screen and put them into the one with the good screen. Thanks.

Is it safe to put a plasma TV 1 to 2 feet away from a radiator? The plasma TV will be on a separate TV stand next to (not on top) of the radiator (which is covered). The distance between the TV and radiator will be about 1 to 2 feet. Is that ok or will it damage the plasma?

How do I connect my computer to my plasma TV to watch streaming Netflix movies? I need to connect my computer to my 42" plasma television through an LG combination dvd receiver that is connected to the TV. The receiver has an orange coax in, optical in, s video out, and a set of component outs. The TV has an audio pc in, and 15 pin pc input, an optical and digital audio out. My computer has digital audio in and out, a set of component in and s-video, and a tv (cable style) in and out. What sort of connector do I need to buy?

What is the best way to calibrate a plasma tv? I own a 50 inch plasma tv and in calibrating the settings for contrast, color, brightness etc do I do it in a dark room or lit up. I just want to make sure that if I do it in a dark room that it looks good in a lit up room to or vise versa. Also is Datacolor Spyder Tv any good to calibrate tv's?

Why does my plasma tv display fizz out and disappear after 5 minutes of watching? I have a plasma tv and it works for 5 minutes, then mysteriously, the picture begins to fizzle out, leaving the picture black eventually.

What would be a natural reason that a plasma tv screen would crack? Would a plasma TV screen ever crack or shatter because of a TV malfunction? I was thinking of buying one, but warranty doesn't cover accidents. Before I buy one, I want to know if there is any reason that a plasma TV screen would crack. Any kinds of malfunctions in the TV itself, or other natural causes.

Plasma tv? where is the best place to purchase a 50 inch plasma t.v. at least online?

How does Freeview look through a Plasma TV? I am thinking of buying a Panasonic TH42PX70PED 42" Plasma TV. Was wondering what the picture quality would be like with Freeview. Some people have told me that freeview is a poor quality signal and a TV like this will make the picture look blocky/pixelated. Anyone got one of these tv's, they seem to get good reviews.

How can I hook up my computer to my plasma tv that has hdmi inputs. My computer has a DVI port? I recently bought a computer HP Media Center. I want to be able to hook this up to my plasma tv to use it as a Jukebox for all my music. The computer has a DVI monitor connector, and it also has a svideo out. I have tried to use the svideo option in the past on a plasma tv and it just comes out horrible? The audio is not a problem, just the video? I want it to look decent on the tv. My plasma has svideo & hdmi? Can I convert the hdmi to dvi ? What do you suggust?

What is the best way to use my plasma tv as my laptop monitor wirelessly? I want to be able to use my Samsung plasma tv as a monitor for my laptop. I don't want to use any type of cable connection. I want to do it wireless.

Can I leave a LCD or Plasma TV over winter in a cottage in Wisconsin, exposed to sub-zero temperatures? We have left regular cathode tube TVs there for years, but we need a new tv and I wanted to get LCD or Plasma.

How long does it take until my plasma tv has burn in? I bought a plasma tv and, was wondering how long on a pause screen will a panasonic 42inch HD viera plasma TH42PX80A get burn in. Does it have anti burn in features, if so tell me, and also I,am going to be using it to play games on the ps3.(it also double as a Blu-ray player:) And does it have component ports for the ps3 component cables.

Can a plasma tv become damaged due to overheating? I own a 42 inch Philips plasma television and I've noticed that it runs extremely hot. Is this tv built to withstand the heat and is it safe to continue to use the television when its really hot?

Can a plasma tv be ruined by being transported face up or down? I was told by a sales person that I could not take a plasma TV home safely by either lying it on the back of the package or on the front of the package. He said that we "could," but it would shift the gases turning the screen green and at the same time void the warranty. I think it was because the man was lazy and it was about to be the end of his shift. Is there validity to his statement?

Is it ba for my Plasma TV if i turn it completely off instead of switching to standby? As putting yout TV on standby still consumes some energy, I bought an extra socket, so I can turn the TV's power completely off.( The TV itself can only be put on standby, but not completely off. ) Now is it bad for my Plasma TV (42 inches) if I turn the power compeltely off at night, instead of putting it on standby?

What is the difference between a plasma and LCD TV? 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.

What are the vertical lines on my plasma TV and is it expensive to get fixed? It is a 720P LG Plasma. It gets these vertical lines across the whole screen. They usually go away after five minutes or so. It does it during everything, TV, DVD, and video games. It started happening about three months after I got the TV.

How do you get rid of water marks on plasma tv? My daughter sprayed heat protection just in front of my plasma TV and now there are a few water drop marks. Any ideas how to get rid of them?

How do you hook up a Samsung plasma tv to a macbook air? I would like to hook up my macbook air to my samsung plasma tv (HP-T4254) so that I can see and hear everything that is on my computer on my actual tv. How do I go about doing this?

What is a better buy for a first plasma tv? As a first plasma tv i want a tv that will last long and won't get out dated pretty quick. ( I have been looking at the Pioneere Tv like the 60" Kuro and Elite. Also, the Panasonic 58"). What do you think is a better buy?

Is it bad to play video games on a Plasma TV? I plan on getting a brand new Plasma TV 50" 1080p, but I am worried about image retention and burn-ins. Are the new Plasma's advanced enough to prevent this? I keep hearing people not having a problem, but I still keep hearing stories of people having to return their TVs because of the frequent burn-ins.

How can someone sell new branded plasma tv or any consumer electronics for less than half of market price? I have been dealing with a trader in Hong Kong, and he has quoted to me prices for mobiles, plasma tv's i enquired. The prices are less than half of market price. I asked how he sells so cheap, he answered that he has contact with factories etc. I am interested in buying from him, but I am worried if he is not giving a quality product, and am worried if he is going to give a fake guarantee card. Anyone one has similar experience in buying from these kind of traders?

Can building a fire near a Plasma TV be harmful? I have a 50" Panasonic Plasma TV. I built a fire in my house and the fireplace is probably 4 feet away from the TV. The opening is pointing away from the TV so the heat isn't directly hitting the TV. I put my hand on the TV after the fire had been going for approx 45 min and there was no heat change at all. I'm just wondering if there are any known harmfull effects associated with building a fire around the plasma. Thanks for any help.

How do you set 1080p viewing on new Panasonic Viera plasma tv? I have recently bought the Panasonic Viera TH42PZ85BA plasma tv and have SKY HD+ installed but all programmes show that it's 1080i input instead of 1080p. Tried to find details in the manual on how to change the picture but no proper detail on it. Any help appreciated thanks. Forgot to add that the tv is Full HD enabled, so it's not that it doesn't support 1080p to begin with.

What types of capture card or cable can connect to plasma tv that uses hdmi? I have a plasma tv that uses hdmi cable to connect to xbox. But I don't know if all capture card or cables(required to connect to tv) work with this type of tv since most like dazzle connects to VCR. So I need to know what types of capture card works with my tv

What is the difference between LCD and PLASMA tv? I would like to know the technology difference between LCD and PLASMA tv? Please someone answer it. Thanq.

How to remove screen burn in a plasma tv ? I have a 50in plasma tv that was an ex display model. It has some screen burn on it. I was wondering what is the best way to remove it.

How to check the TV usage hours in the Panasonic Plasma? Hi guys, i just bought a panasonic plasma 42pv8d for Rs.43k, and its being delivered tomorrow and i was just wondering how to check the usage hours on the plasma tv so that i am not conned into taking a display piece from the showroom. And is there any other things that i should look into when the tv is delivered to me?

What is the difference between a plasma tv and a HD tv? What is the difference between a plasma tv and a HD tv?

Hooking up my dvd player to my plasma tv and get color? It appears that we have the dvd player hooked up correctly to my new plasma tv, but the movie plays in black and white, instead of color. The cable is working fine and in color, but we are stumped on why the DVDs are coming across in b&w.

How do I put my pc screen onto my plasma tv? I bought a new 42" plasma tv, i also got an HDMI cable. I read the manual, but it doesn't say how to put my pc screen onto my tv screen.

How do I prevent image burn on a plasma TV? I just got a plasma TV that I can change the color of the sidebars of a 4:3 image from black to medium and light gray. Which is best for preventing image burn-on - Light or dark sidebars? Or should I periodically switch colors?

How can I remove green lines on a plasma TV? I recently picked up a 42" used Plasma TV. An hour after it was hooked up and running I began to notice a green vertical line on the left side of the screen. I've turned the television off for a couple hours and it's still there when I turned it back on. Does anyone know of any way to fix this? Is this the same as "burn-in" where a picture is burned into the screen? Unfortunately I'm not too knowledgeable on the subject so any advice would be greatly appreciated!

how much power a 43 inch plasma TV consume? I am planning to buy a 43 inch Samsung Plasma TV. I had seen its picture quality and al the rest of the feature. just one thing I am not sure about. How much power it consumes as compared to LED/LDT TV. any suggestions are welcome.

Is is bad for a Plasma TV to be hit directly with air conditioning? We have a Plasma TV and it sits directly in front of the air conditioner. It wasn't a problem in the winter and now it's summer so it's too hot to not turn it on. It is one of those air conditioners that is in the wall, not central. So is it bad for it to hit it directly?

Why is there a black block in the center of my phillips plasma tv? I have a phillips 50 inch plasma tv that recently started having a black block about 10 in x 10 in in the center of the screen. It shows up when the screen is turned on and gradually fades over about 30 minutes until it disappears completely. Is there a quick fix for this or do I need to take it in for repair?

will a plasma tv work ok as a computer monitor? I am looking at purchasing a plasma TV, but i want to make sure a computer will look OK connected to it. I know it is possible, i just want to make sure it will look ok to stream video from. Im not worried about burn in.

what size plasma TV do I need for viewing at 13 feet? I am looking to purchase a plasma TV. I don't know haow big it should be for viewing at either 13 feet or 17 feet in my livingroom. Please help!

What should I do? PS3 with Plasma or should I get a different TV? I'm worried that I might get burn-in by playing on my family's plasma tv. I have played Wii and Xbox 360 on it and have seen these little faded images that appear right when I turn my tv off. But they go away after a little bit. The TV is a Panasonic from October 2008. Instead should I get a 3d monitor or a small/medium led tv? Like 24 inches.

Anyone have any ideas on how to get sticky gum off a plasma tv screen? My son smeared his gum all over the screen of our plasma tv. So far I've tried putting ice in a bag and applying it to the gum. I'm able to get off big pieces, but the rest just kinda smears into the screen. Any helpful ideas would be appreciated.

Can a plasma tv with-stand freezing temperatures for several months? I am going away this winter and will be storing my valuable possession in a storage unit. One of these items will be my plasma tv, and I am wondering if this is safe considering we get minus 30 celsius temps in the winter months here. Does anyone know the answer or have any experience in there own situation that would shed some light on what might result from doing such a thing? I appreciate all responses.

how much would it cost to fix a plasma tv? The entire left half of the tv screen shows hundreds of colored vertical lines after it has been turned on for a few minutes. They never go away. The tv is a 46" plasma and is only about 6 years old. If i were to fix the tv, about how much would this cost?

What causes the inch thick vertical lines in a plasma TV? My 42" PDP 42x20000 LG Plasma TV has 4 vertical lines approximately an inch thick each. Three are red and one is pink. What causes this or what part would I need to replace to fix this issue?

where is the connector on a plasma tv to attach a cable cord? I want to connect a cable cord to watch cable tv on my plasma, but I can't find where to put it. Do you have to use a special cord?

What is the faint but notable line going up on my plasma TV? There is a faint line going from bottom to top horizontal on my Plasma TV. I have a 50 inch HD ready. It has to be something with the TV cause even on the HD channels it is still there. Thanks for any input.

is it safe to place a plasma tv above the fireplace mantle? i wanted to put the plasma tv about our fireplace mantle and i've been told that we wouldn't be able to use our fireplace if we did. thanks to those who answered. looks like i've have to find a new place for the plasma:D

How do you know if set of headphones can be attactched to a plasma tv ? How do you know if set of headphones can be attactched to a plasma tv ? I am planning on buying a plasma tv, but I am not sure what term is used for headphone connection....

What cables are needed to hook up a desktop to my plasma TV? I want to use my plasma TV as a extra monitor, what cables so I need? I have a HP desktop and a Vizio plasma.

Is it ok to lay a plasma tv flat for transport? What will the consequences be if the gasses mess up? I had to transport my plasma TV home laid flat in my car because it couldn't fit upright. It was a half hour drive, the screen is undamaged but I'm wondering if the gasses will have been messed up and if so what the consequences might be?

Plasma TV???? on plasma tv's, how long do they last until you must fill them back up with the xenon and what ever so if i bought one, how long could i watch it until i had to have somebody out to my house to refill it tnx

How to set up a Nintendo 64 to a 42 in plasma tv (speakers not included) with a surround system.? Hey I have a plasma tv that doesnt have speakers, and a surround sound system. I am wondering if there is a way to hook the n64 up so I can play it on the tv with sound.

Is there a special whitewashing screensaver for computers connected to a plasma TV? My plasma TV has a feature you have to manually set to perform a whitewash, or sometimes called a "scrolling" cleanse of the plasma tv, to prevent burn in. I was wondering if there is a windows screensaver that will do the same thing for me since I use my plasma as a computer monitor. Thanks! I learned that burn in can be an issue -- I have the task bar hidden and have enabled pixel shifting on my television. I rarely have issues, and when I do, they go away quickly. I more would like to have the "scrolling" whitewash screensaver as a safety net. Newer plasmas rarely get burn anymore anyway, even on computers.

Any tips on filming a person with a plasma TV in the background? The plasma TV will have text and/or video playing while the speaker is being filmed speaking. What advice can you give on light, etc. Websites, links, and general advice is welcome. I want to see the TV text and video clearly. Thank you.

What should i use to safely/effectively clean a plastic plasma TV screen? I have marks on my plastic plasma TV screen and was wondering what i should use to clean it properly, without leaving a permanent mark or breaking it, thanks.

How to connect my mp3 player to my Plasma TV using a usb cord? I have a Craig Mp3 player I brought at CVS and it came with a usb cord. I am trying to connect it to my plasma TV but I am getting "No Signal" message on the TV. How do I set it up?

Can you get a burn or burning image on a Led tv just like on a plasma tv? If you play a video game on a plasma tv you may get a burn or burning image. Would led tv be the same affect. With the lcd tv you want get that problem.

How do i make my plasma tv play netflix? I have a hitachi plasma screen tv and a dell decktop computer. i recently got netflix and i was wonder if there was a way i could watch movies on my computer but using my tv as a monitor.

I see pixels when there is a lot of motion on my plasma tv. How do I get rid of it? I have a Panasonic TH-50PX700U plasma tv connected to Directv. I am sitting here watching a football game on NBC HD. Everytime there is a lot of motion on the screen I see pixels. Then when the motion slows down or stops, the picture returns to normal. How do I get rid of this problem? Also, are there optimum settings for my TV instead of what Panasonic programs in at the factory?

Is it bad to play video games on a Plasma TV? I plan on getting a brand new Plasma TV 50" 1080p, but I am worried about image retention and burn-ins. Are the new Plasma's advanced enough to prevent this?

What should I do about my new plasma TV? I just purchased a plasma TV from best buy, and the car that we used wasn't big enough to transport the TV completely vertically. We had to put the TV in the car diagonally. However, as we were going up a hill, the TV fell flat on its side! What should I do at this point?

What's the difference between the Plasma TV and the LCD TV ???? What's the difference between the Plasma TV and the LCD TV ???? aside from the spelling lol....what are their spec differences ? and which is better than 2 ???

How do I get rid of 2 Black lines on my SKY plasma TV? I bought a 42'' plasma tv from sky just over three years ago from sky shop, this part of sky seems to have folded up. I have two black line on the screen. All effort to find the real model of my tv prove abortive. Help.

How long before image is burned into plasma tv? I'm in Europe, and I have a 50" plasma tv by LG. You frequently hear warnings that you should not leave a movie paused for a long period of time, because the image can get permanently burnt into the screen. How long before that could happen? Also, is the default splash screen which appears when you stop a movie (the various shades of blue and white) less likely to get burnt in permanently?

How can you keep the laptop screen to show up on my plasma tv? We have connected a Belkin Blue Series PureAV VGA Home Theatre Cable 3.6m to a laptop and the image shows up on the screen but when you have to use the keyboard it goes off. How do i keep the laptop to show on my plasma tv. What settings do i need to change? I know you can use this cable for a laptop as checked a review which a person said it worked great on the laptop when connected to the plasma tv.

What is the best practice to hook devices (DVD, Satallite, VCR), Plasma TV & home theater receiver.? 1) Should I be running seperate cables to the plasma from DVD, Satallite receiver and VCR (I've to run component cables from DVD & sat receiver - and composite vedio cable from VCR because thats is what the output of my devices) and audio cables from these devices to Yamaha HTR6050 receiver. 2) The 2nd option is to run component and composite cables from devices to the reciever and then run single cable from Yamaha receiver to plasma TV. My plasma tv has one 29-pin DVI input where as Yahama receiver has 1 HDMI output (I'm assuming I can find HDMI to DVI cable ...) In this case I think I've to run seperate audio cable from yamaha receiver to TV and then from receiver to home theater speakers. Has anybody done research on such things earlier? Which option will give me better picture quality? My TV is 50'' plasma with native resolution of 1366x768 Thanks a bunch for reply.

What do I need to do to connect my laptop to samsung plasma TV? 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.

how do I get my panasonic plasma tv to get tv reception? I have a panasonic plasma tv without an internal tuner. What kind of antenna/tuner do I need to get regular broadcast tv?

What is the best value for your money when purchasing a Plasma TV? My husband and I are looking for a Plasma TV. We've been saving for sometime now, and wondering if you have suggestions for an off brand name, or are the big brand names the best bet?

How do I use picture in picture function on Hitachi plasma TV for two HD components? I have a 42" Hitachi plasma TV and would like to watch HD satelite and play xbox at the same time. I have component cables for both devices currently connected to two of the inputs on the TV. The TV only wants to use picture in picture for the cable (coax) connection and any other input device. Is there a way to have HD quality for both items or do I have to choose which one is ran through the coax input?

How can get better computer screen resolution on my plasma tv screen? I recently bought a DVI/HDMI cable and connected my computer to my 42" plasma tv. The resolution is very poor. I tried changing the resolution to match the tv (1080) but it made the text very hard to read. I tried adjusting the resolution from the video card and the computer settings, nothing. No matter what resolution I try, it still looks bad. Not sure if it matters, but I'm running a 7950 GT video card.

How do you connect a laptop to a plasma tv? I have a laptop with a S-video output plug and a VGA plug and would like to connect it to a plasma tv. Would connecting a VGA to RGB with 5 component cables work? Or can you do S-video to S-video?

Is changing the color settings on my Plasma TV bad? Becuase on my plasma tv i put the sharpness, color, and contrast at 100%. But then after 5 minutes i changed it back to its default settings because i was worried about what would happen to my new plasma TV. I just don't want the tv to break, burn out, or the colors to be all screwed up. This tv is amazing, i just don't want to break it. What should i do?