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PD-42DV2 (ASIA) / LCT1445-001A / English
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Burn-in
A characteristic of Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) is that displaying the same image for a long time causes a part of the image to stay
on the screen (this is called phosphor burn-in).
Avoid burn-in as follows.
Use the PICTURE SHIFT function. In order to prevent burn-in, the picture displayed on the screen is shifted up,
down and to the left and right at regular intervals. Refer to page28 for details.
• Even if the PICTURE SHIFT function is turned off, the picture may shift to the left or right when the channel or input is changed.
The PICTURE MODE function is initially set to BRIGHT. Unless the TV is being watched in an extremely bright
room, it is recommended to change the PICTURE MODE setting to either STANDARD or SOFT. Doing so will
reduce the chance of PDP burn-in and extend the life of the PDP. See “PICTURE MODE” on page 21.
Do not display static images or characters for long periods of time.
• Reduce CONTRAST and BRIGHT on the PICTURE SETTING menu (page21) when viewing.
Do not view for long periods of time in the REGULAR mode (page15).
Screen size is normally chosen to ensure that the picture is displayed on the entire screen. After viewing in the REGULAR mode in
which black bands may occur at the left and right of the screen, it is recommended to change to the PANORAMIC mode to display
the picture on the entire screen.
Do not view for long periods of time using the PIP function (page16) or MULTI-PICTURE function (page 17).
If Burn-in has occurred
If burn-in occurs, try the REFRESH function (page28). If burn-in is minimal it may gradually become less noticeable.
Note:Once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely.
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Burn-in example
While an image is displayed With power OFF
Burn-in example
While an image is displayed With power OFF
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