RPTV & Gamecube/PS2/XBOX etc...

cjschoppe · 17-06-2003, 1:49 PM

I read in my GCN manual that playing these console games on a RPTV can harm it if a still image is on there or something to that effect...

Is this true ?

I was planning to buy a nice 134cm LG RPTV but dont want to waste my money if the consoles i own could bugger it up ?

Sorry if its been posted before, i tried a search but couldnt really come up with anything

Cheers

Chris

17-06-2003, 2:02 PM

Not recommended, either for CRT RP or Plasma. Not worth risking- if screenburn occurs you're looking at three sets of tubes- not covered by warranty either.

I would use a CRT TV as they seem to be OK, and use a CRT RPTV for DVD's.

I have a CRT RPTV and afraid to use my consoles- I guess I could always use my Panny 28" Widescreen for that.

Kevo · 17-06-2003, 11:40 PM

Been using an X-Box on my Tosh RP since last Dec and have had no probs with any screen burn.

18-06-2003, 1:23 AM

imho,
screen burn is found on crt tv`s, computer crt etc. as well, when a still image is transmitted for a prolonged period (thats why they have screen savers--even on dvd players).
i think you will have more trouble from the tv channel logos than from the vast majority of hectic console games. but even so moderation is what is needed and a bit less contrast/brightness maybe.

17-06-2003, 2:02 PM	#2
nathan_silly Guest Posts: n/a	Not recommended, either for CRT RP or Plasma. Not worth risking- if screenburn occurs you're looking at three sets of tubes- not covered by warranty either. I would use a CRT TV as they seem to be OK, and use a CRT RPTV for DVD's. I have a CRT RPTV and afraid to use my consoles- I guess I could always use my Panny 28" Widescreen for that.
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18-06-2003, 1:23 AM	#4
aaronjon Guest Posts: n/a	imho, screen burn is found on crt tv`s, computer crt etc. as well, when a still image is transmitted for a prolonged period (thats why they have screen savers--even on dvd players). i think you will have more trouble from the tv channel logos than from the vast majority of hectic console games. but even so moderation is what is needed and a bit less contrast/brightness maybe.
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