Atari2008 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hey everyone, I recently purchased a 32 inch LCD TV (1080p), and I hooked up a Channel F System 2 to it. The image actually looks quite nice, and the audio is quite good, except I can't raise it too high or else I'll hear static coming from the TV speakers. I have hooked up to the coaxial jack using one of those handy adapters. Since the Channel F was designed for late 70s/early 80s CRT TVs, is there any possibility that it could damage the LCD TV? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskar42 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 only if you throw the controller at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 only if you throw the controller at it. Or a 5200!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I hooked up my 2600 to a newfangled digital TV. Still works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr3vor Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 maybe burn-in if you play too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagitekAngel Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Burn-in is possible on a Plasma TV when there are persistent elements on the screen, like health bars, or pillarboxing, but I have never had a problem with my 32" LCD TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hi guys, No, I have a LCD Television and it never occurred to me. However, one of my friends went through 3 of them because of it. So I worry for my TV because is might happen to me as well.. Anthony.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 However, one of my friends went through 3 of them because of it. Really? I'd be looking into that situation a little more closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lendorien Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) Hi guys, No, I have a LCD Television and it never occurred to me. However, one of my friends went through 3 of them because of it. So I worry for my TV because is might happen to me as well.. Anthony.... I'd be more worried about the wiring of his home or perhaps something wonky with his particular console. A good number of us have been using LCD tvs with our classic systems for years without a single issue. I've used mine for classic gaming for almost 3 years now without any problems at all. Edited February 3, 2011 by Lendorien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hi guys, No, I have a LCD Television and it never occurred to me. However, one of my friends went through 3 of them because of it. So I worry for my TV because is might happen to me as well.. How can you be sure the cause was "it", "it" being old consoles? Is there evidence pointing directly to the console(s)? Like Lendorian says, more likely an issue with the console or power/connectivity issues. Or perhaps even a bad cable box spiking the TV. Or just plain crappy TVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskar42 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hi guys, No, I have a LCD Television and it never occurred to me. However, one of my friends went through 3 of them because of IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hi guys, No, I have a LCD Television and it never occurred to me. However, one of my friends went through 3 of them because of IT. That was one frightening clown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatefulGravey Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I have seen modern LCD screens with burn in from constant images. The map bar from Obilvion was clearly burnt into a friends TV before he replaced it. That said he played that game for about 12 hours a day for a month, so I think its a case of not having enough life to off set his nerd-gasim. I have been playing olders systems with that one color back ground on my LCD for a while now with no problem. I reallty think it just has something to do with how much time you spend playing on it at a time. An hour or so here or there shouldn't create a problem for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari2008 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 I have seen modern LCD screens with burn in from constant images. The map bar from Obilvion was clearly burnt into a friends TV before he replaced it. That said he played that game for about 12 hours a day for a month, so I think its a case of not having enough life to off set his nerd-gasim. I have been playing olders systems with that one color back ground on my LCD for a while now with no problem. I reallty think it just has something to do with how much time you spend playing on it at a time. An hour or so here or there shouldn't create a problem for you. A lot of these responses have been hilarious! I'm a moderate user, I'd probably play 30 minutes here and there, so I'm thinking I should be on the safe side. I actually emailed the manufacturer, and they said it should be safe too. So I guess I'm cleared to game away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algus Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I've played games HEAVILY on my LCD TV. Don't think I've done 12 hour Oblivion sessions, but I have done 8 hour Oblivion sessions. I've easily played 12 hour sessions of Persona 3 and 4. I do get some ghosting from time to time but I've never had any permanent burn in. I even have a generic TV from some Wal-Mart house brand manufacturer before they started stocking real TVs. It works just fine. I do have a stuck pixel, but I don't know as that is from the video games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 It is possible to burn in an LCD, but it takes longer than other TVs, and in my own experience, the burned-in image faded over time once I noticed and began avoiding the cause. Some newer models might even somehow prevent burn-in automatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari2008 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Good to know that the consensus seems to be that it's safe to play classic games on an LCD. Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 only if you throw the controller at it. Or a 5200!!! 5200 should be considered a deadly weapon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) "Burn-in" on an lcd can happen. But it happens much more slowly than a plasma or crt. It can also be removed by playing static, or something that "exercises" the stagnant pixels. I've had the same image of Canyon Bomber running on an LCD for 4-10 hours on end for days and days. No problems to report. Here's Apple's way of getting rid of image persistence. Edited February 9, 2011 by Keatah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Koala Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 all my gaming is done on an LCD, no complaints so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 If you can safely play games on an LCD computer monitor then you should be able to play them with no problem on an LCD TV... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Damage from burnin or something? It's doubtful, LCD's don't really wear the way a led or phosphor does. Now, my experience with LCD TV's (and I don't have near the problem with LCD monitors, probably better parts) you'll only realistically get 3-4 years of use out of a LCD TV one way or the other. Now, if your TV has LED backlighting, those do wear, slightly, and I could see games with a lot of static dark or light areas, could eventually wear on the backlight, however, LED's have such a long lifespan I doubt you'll have to worry much about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Can Classic Video Game Systems damage an LCD TV? In a permanent sense - only if you throw the classic game systems at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtincthed Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 i've worked in a tv store for 4 years now and i've been collecting retro games for 3 years.. and never heard about problems with retro stuff damaging tv's the only problem i could imagine would be burn in, but that would be in REALLY extreme cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Damage from burnin or something? It's doubtful, LCD's don't really wear the way a led or phosphor does. Now, my experience with LCD TV's (and I don't have near the problem with LCD monitors, probably better parts) you'll only realistically get 3-4 years of use out of a LCD TV one way or the other. Now, if your TV has LED backlighting, those do wear, slightly, and I could see games with a lot of static dark or light areas, could eventually wear on the backlight, however, LED's have such a long lifespan I doubt you'll have to worry much about that. Huh?? Why would a backlight wear faster depending on the image in-front of it?? Or are the tv's nowadays varying the backlight brightness AND being selective about what area of the screen gets more or less of it? Edited February 13, 2011 by Keatah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.