is it true plasma TVs picture quality only last a few years?, if so how long on average?

Answer 1

Many plasma manufacturers boast a life span of 60,000 hours to half-life, which is a longer life than a tube based television. Some manufacturers are crediting green phosphors for the incredible increase. Lower power usage and motion adaptive anti-burn-in technology also contrinute.

However, the specification is still somewhat suspect since the process of determining longevity of the product is based on deductive mathematical calculation of phosphor dissipation, and does not take into account the electronic components and all of the problems that can occur.

Panasonic was the first to claim the 60,000 hour life span, up from a previous 30,000 just a year prior. Within months after Panasonic announced this new life span, other manufacturers jumped on the bandwagon announcing that their plasma television is now rated to 60,000.

There are steps you can take to ensure longer and better life from your plasma display panel:

1. Never leave static images on the unit. Plasma phosphors have become more resilient to burn-in, but still it's better to be safe. Do not leave a static image on the plasma screen for more than 7-10 minutes. This can cause a ghosting effect which will "wash" out by use (leaving on a static or snow channel for an hour).

2. Watch the unit in full widescreen format as much as possible to avoid differentiation between the side bars of the unit. While this does not actually decrease the longevity of the phosphors it does cause an annoyance to have to play a static image to "erase" the temporary burn in.

3. Use Brightness and Contrast levels that are necessary for viewing - not excessive. In a brightly lit room you may need to view the plasma TV at a higher contrast and brightness, which will decrease the life of the unit. At night, or in a lower light room, use lower contrast levels to extend the life. Do not use your plasma display on 100% contrast (often disguised as the picture option in the menu). In rooms with normal lighting you should not need to use the contrast setting on more than 60% of contrast.

NOTE: Plasma manufacturers routinely ship plasma TVs with the contrast (picture) setting tweaked to 80 to 100% of contrast. Therefore, you will need to make this necessary adjustment yourself.

4. Keep the monitor/TV in a well-ventilated area. The cooling system in the plasma will not have to work as hard.

5. Buy a good brand. First tier brands are typically better built and engineered and will last longer.

6. Turn the plasma off when not in use.

7. Keep the unit out of reach of small children.

8. Do not mount the unit face down from the ceiling.

Answer 2

All Plasma have a rating of at least 60,000 hrs half life. Which mean that from the time you turn it on it does start to lose a bit of its colour, but it is not noticable. You will only be able to notice it if you take pictures of your tv each year and compare the same image and quality every subsequent years, but I doubt even then you will notice that there is that much of a difference.

P.S. 60,000hrs watching it on ave 5hrs a day for 365 days a year will last you approx 32 years!

Answer 3

In a short answer: No! There's hasn't been one consumer report that I know of evidencing the degradation of picture quality over a period of time.

There's such a thing as "burn in" images which can occur as a result of a stationary image on the screen when that image is on the screen for a very long period of time. This is true whether it's a plasma, DLP, or LCD.

Answer 4

maximum sturdy Plasma television's provide a very sturdy viewing attitude.. some as much as a hundred and sixty-a hundred and seventy tiers. in case you walk to the side of an liquid crystal exhibit television, you will see the photograph fade, dim, or substitute colour. Plasma is the terrific, additionally for action, it has a speedier reaction time. regardless of the undeniable fact that, some human beings only have their favorites. As a television tech., i decide for the Plasma, for many motives i'm no longer able to bore you with.!!

Answer 5

We're steering clear of plasma tv's until they are more perfected........yes, that's what we've heard. Picture quality not perfected either.

Answer 6

Look for a plazma TV to last up to 65,000 hours.
Be careful that you don't get burn-in on the screen.
I recommend LCD over plasma.

H a p p y
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T h e a t e r i n g !

Answer 7

yes, it is true, the average is around 7 years.

Answer 8

nop the new plasma panel can up to 60000Hours.