Further to my last post on this subject.
I have now read my Panasonic manual in detail and am horrified to find the following statement:
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
TV Games/Home Computers
Extended use of TV games or home computers with any television set can cause a shadow on the screen. This type of LCD panel phenomenon can be limited by observing the following points:
Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to a minimum viewing level.
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the LCD TV screen.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext, and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
This type of LCD panel damage is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty.
I cannot understand why, if this is the case, the manufacturing industry is not putting pressure on the digital program providers to remove thes logos.
If the manufacturer is opting out of the warranty and fair enough, they are not causing the problem, then does a consumer have a case for compensation against the program provider?
I believe that this potential problem should be debated at a much higher level, if we are to see any change in the situation