Running in a new rear projection tv

[DVD Connoisseur]

What's the recommended approach to running in a new rear projection tv? Is it okay to display films / programs in their correct aspect ratio or to stick to 16:9 'til the system's been run in over a few weeks?

Presumably, it's best to use the tv on economy setting to reduce the possibility of screen burn, etc.

I've just bought the Sagem 56".

Many thanks!

 

[pjclark1]

It doesn't matter, you can't get screen burn on RPTV.
Eco mode just affects bulb life, but I find normal too bright anyway.

 

[DVD Connoisseur]

Many thanks! My decision to buy a rear projection system was recent so my mind's still full of plasma related things!

Great to know I can proceed without worrying!

 

[HellraiserUK]

It doesn't matter, you can't get screen burn on RPTV.
Eco mode just affects bulb life, but I find normal too bright anyway.

Not *strictly* true - DLP or 3LCD can't get screen burn, but the older 3xCRT variant could burn quite easily due to the high brightness levels the CRTs were driven at..... ECO mode is a good idea as it reduces power requirements and adds around 1-2000 hours to the lamp (taking the life from 6k to approx 8k hours in the case of the Sagem).

Hellraiser..............>