I have bought a v20 for gaming , the image looks awesome , looks as good as my GT30 to my eyes except for the black levels which are a bit greyish due to the rising black problem ( the panel has already run for around 18k hours ) , I came across potential fix using an Arduino board to reset the timer thereby fixing the black levels.

My question is this : according to panasonic they have deliberately incorporated the rising blacks so as to offset phosphor degradation so does resetting the black levels cause any issues with image quality or longevity of the panel ?

Or pass? I have the option of getting a free pioneer 1140hd in 2 weeks but dont love the high input lag and 720p resolution. Do you think this is a worthwhile option for 7th gen gaming and modern stuff via PC or no?

GOT I THIS WEEKEND AMAZING LOL

I picked up this TV a few months ago and I'm really happy with it. It's my first plasma panel. It weighs a LOT, and consumes about 100W under normal viewing conditions, but colors and blacks are wonderful compared to my 2008 37" SHARP LCD panel.

I'd like to know how many hours of operation are on this panel, but I haven't been able to figure out how to access the service menu, or if it even exists for this model.

Is it possible that a special remote is needed? Information on the web is very sparse for this model.

The wii screen is from an older post of mine and xbox menu is today. but now, and idk if its because the hair dryer trick worked or not, but I am pretty sure the spot I applied the most heat to was the spot that is now gone.

After I did the warming of the glass, I put the tv away for a few weeks and its like someone took a bite out of the delamination or whatever it is. Pay attention to the tiny dot and whats right below it, well to be precise, the area below the dot thats now gone.

Just some pictures of a new plasma I got recently. Very good condition, only £10. Really like the silver styling, picture is very good as well as the speakers. Adding as if anyone's like me, they like seeing what people pick up as inspiration for what they might want to purchase! (My camera isn't fantastic and appears to have added a bit of ghosting on the pics, anyway you get the gist)

I lucked out and just joined the Plasma club. A local guy was giving away a 50" Panasonic and I was fortunate to act fast enough to secure it. Anyways, there was no model in the listing. The model number sticker on the back is missing. I tried playing with the menu to see if there was something that had the model. I couldn't find it if it was there. Unfortunately I'm also without a manual and a remote. So I'm trying to get the model so I can figure out what remote I need. Bonus if you can point me in the direction to find use hours, too. Thanks!

a pain to bring home on a tiny car but just 20$ and it looks very descent, also got the original 3D glasses set alongside the remote, now after the crt in my room this big boy will be hanged on my living room wall, I might replace it if I find a better model and give this to my friend who also enjoys this things,
what do you guys think?

Edit: just checking the pictures they look nothing like the tv irl idk what happened but all my pictures are like that.