widescreenforever
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- arthurjulius
I realize the best way is : to turn off the TV when not in use,,
I have a Sony Wega 46" LCD model KDF46E2000 rear projection (Hidef 16x9)television. I understand I 'may' get up to 6000 hours of life out of the bulb, (XL2400 )., or less or more.... .
I also know that turning the TV 'on and off' within minutes is hard on the bulb, so I try very hard not to 'TIVO' any programs unless the TV is already on, (or the show to be recorded is very very important.,.)
So my question would be around the area of what I have been experimenting with lately and wanted some feedback from others who are more expertise in this area. :
Should I input my 'tuner' to an area that is turned off ( i.e. DVD player) that would then 'create a black screen' with the lettering in the upper corner that would say i.e. Video 3 . ... I'm also aware that leaving these letters on the screen 'could' burn an image in the LCD monitor., but for an hour or so, it shouldn't be a problem.,
or should I turn off the Tivo unit which then makes the screen go black and I have no lettering at this point ( plus I can't record), Would I get more hours out of my bulb by these methods or does it NOT matter.., the bulb would still be getting power or not????
I have a Sony Wega 46" LCD model KDF46E2000 rear projection (Hidef 16x9)television. I understand I 'may' get up to 6000 hours of life out of the bulb, (XL2400 )., or less or more.... .
I also know that turning the TV 'on and off' within minutes is hard on the bulb, so I try very hard not to 'TIVO' any programs unless the TV is already on, (or the show to be recorded is very very important.,.)
So my question would be around the area of what I have been experimenting with lately and wanted some feedback from others who are more expertise in this area. :
Should I input my 'tuner' to an area that is turned off ( i.e. DVD player) that would then 'create a black screen' with the lettering in the upper corner that would say i.e. Video 3 . ... I'm also aware that leaving these letters on the screen 'could' burn an image in the LCD monitor., but for an hour or so, it shouldn't be a problem.,
or should I turn off the Tivo unit which then makes the screen go black and I have no lettering at this point ( plus I can't record), Would I get more hours out of my bulb by these methods or does it NOT matter.., the bulb would still be getting power or not????