Horizontal bars???



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Originally Posted by crazyamd /forum/post/12925147


Guys, just wondering why no or few people worry about the horizontal bars on the top and bottom of the screen when watching movies in 2.35:1 ratio. Any comments?

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Most people are generally oblivious regarding this issue until evidence of uneven phosphor wear rears its ugly head.

Plasma Facts and Myths Panasonic Presents Advice From the Video Purist Perspective

But also who wants to zoom a 2.35:1 movie? Ruins it.

As long as it isn't for too long aperiod and preferrably not in the first ~200 hours I'd think you'd be fine.



Quote:
Originally Posted by crazyamd /forum/post/12925147


Guys, just wondering why no or few people worry about the horizontal bars on the top and bottom of the screen when watching movies in 2.35:1 ratio. Any comments?

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If you only watch 2.35:1 movies then you may develop problems, but if you mix it up with full screen fare then you should be OK.

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Originally Posted by optivity /forum/post/12926866


Most people are generally oblivious regarding this issue until evidence of uneven phosphor wear rears its ugly head.

Plasma Facts and Myths Panasonic Presents Advice From the Video Purist Perspective

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That paper is over 3 years old and recommends keeping the set at half brightness for the first 1,000 hours. That's ridiculous. Technology has improved since then.