Plasma TV burn-in: Help!

[nattering nabob]

I recently purchased a 42-inch, high-def plasma television, made by Hewlett Packard. It’s the love of my life, but now an issue has arisen for which I desperately need advice from the SJ techno wizards. Myself, I’m a techno moron.

A couple of days ago, my kids were playing Guitar Hero III on the Wii that’s linked to the TV. When they were done, they neglected to turn off the Wii, leaving it on for several hours. So now, whenever I watch television, I can see a vague but unmistakable image of the Guitar Hero logo on the screen, no matter what channel I’m on. Some channels are worse than others, but it’s always there. It pisses me off to think that my expensive, nearly new TV is now marred in this way.

A few questions: Is this permanent? Is there anything I can do to get the logo off? I’ve done a little internet research, and there seems to be a difference of opinion on the permanence of “Plasma Burn-in.” Has anyone successfully conquered this problem?

Thanks in advance from an annoyed sportswriter.

 

[Ace]

Ouch. Got nothing but sympathy for you.

 

[Big Buckin' agate_monkey]

DOH!

 

[ArnoldBabar]

Damn, I didn't think burn-in was possible in just a few hours with modern plasmas. My condolences.

 

[OTD]

Your kids were playing with the Wie?

 

[Ace]

They guy comes to you in his time of need and this is what he gets?

No wonder people go postal with pistols.

natt, maybe if you just watch music videos, the added guitar image won't be so distracting.

 

[Tripp McNeely]

Some plasma TVs have a "white wash" feature which will help to counteract burn in. If yours doesn't, find something that will give you a blank white screen and leave it on the screen for awhile. It is the only thing that can help, and even that wont solve the issue completely. (Courtesy of AskYahoo.com)

 

[Pete Incaviglia]

So, is this a vote for LCD?

Although, I've heard plasma is much better for sports.

 

[Big Buckin' agate_monkey]

Maybe it works like an Etch-a-scetch.

 

[friend of a friend]

So, is this a vote for LCD?

Although, I've heard plasma is much better for sports.

This is why I went LCD over plasma

 

[expendable]

Maybe it works like an Etch-a-scetch.

Coke is now all over my LCD monitor.

 

[goldglovechipper]

Other than the infamous "white-wash" approach, there really isn't much you can do about it. Hopefully your warranty covers this sort of thing within the first year or so. The fear of the burn in is why I purchased LCD over plasma.

 

[HejiraHenry]

I'm glad this technology didn't exist when i was a kid.

The marks on my ass wouldn't fade before the burn-in did.

 

[MacDaddy]

How long have you had the TV? Burn-in problems with plasmas are typically worse in the first 100 to 200 hours of use.

 

[Sam Mills 51]

I think the burn-in is probably permanent. Hence, in addition to insane costs and problems with overheating, is why I would still avoid plasma like the plague.

OK, sorry to pile on.

Try the white-out screen counter for a while. I dunno if that will solve anything, but at this stage it's worth a try. Otherwise, it's not good. Sorry.

 

[HandsomeHarley]

Put it up for auction on eBay and mention that is it a one-of-a-kind TV with an "official Guitar Hero" logo.

It'll sell for a million bucks.