Does direct sunlight damage the LCD screen on my TV?

I recently bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. Could anyone tell me if the
sunlight shines on directly on the screen, will it do any lasting
damage ?

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I recently bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. Could anyone tell me if the
sunlight shines on directly on the screen, will it do any lasting
damage ?

Art wrote:
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I recently bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. Could anyone tell me if
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sunlight shines on directly on the screen, will it do any lasting
damage ?


There are color dyes for RGB aren't there? You're CERTAIN of no damage?
It _may_ be true but if it were mine, I wouldn't chance it.

GG

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I recently bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. Could anyone tell me if the
sunlight shines on directly on the screen, will it do any lasting
damage ?

I have never heard of direct sunlight causing any issues....it can be
annoying with a really bad glare though

Keith
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If it did think of all the laptops that would be scrap within 6 months, Eh??
Do you propose moving the item to a dark basement of cave to view it to be
assured UV and ID so not affect it? What about the emission being produced
by florescent or sodium vapor lamps??
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I recently bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. Could anyone tell me if
the
sunlight shines on directly on the screen, will it do any lasting
damage ?


There are color dyes for RGB aren't there? You're CERTAIN of no damage?
It _may_ be true but if it were mine, I wouldn't chance it.

GG

Did you mean LCD or LED? It will not damage an LED screen, but direct
sunlight will burn an LCD screen. I have a digital voltmeter to prove it.
It changed the grey back ground to closer to black. It is common knowledge
that leaving an LCD screen outside and directly exposed to the sun will kill
it.


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I recently bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. Could anyone tell me if the
sunlight shines on directly on the screen, will it do any lasting
damage ?

I have never heard of direct sunlight causing any issues....it can be
annoying with a really bad glare though

Keith
http://www.eHDMI.com

Art wrote:
If it did think of all the laptops that would be scrap within 6 months, Eh??
Do you propose moving the item to a dark basement of cave to view it to be
assured UV and ID so not affect it? What about the emission being produced
by florescent or sodium vapor lamps??

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He's not asking about laptops. Laptops often get moved - with the lap -
so while it might get a dose today, it might not tomorrow. A 40" TV
costs more and the OP won't be moving it around so it will get exposed
every day. In many houses/apartments its usually possible to find it a
place without the sun on it.

Flourescent and sodium vapor (are you talking street lights?) aren't
anywhere near the intensity of direct sun. Look at the damage to car
interiors from the sun -- and they're expected to be in direct sun. The
TV is not expected to be in direct sun.

As I said, I wouldn't want to be the one who found the sun DOES cause
damage. Tell ya what, YOU buy one, keep it in the sun and let us know
how it works out.

GG

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I recently bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. Could anyone tell me if the
sunlight shines on directly on the screen, will it do any lasting
damage ?

I'd worry about the heating of that presumably-black case.
What does your manual give as the ambient temperature range?
I fried a calculator once by leaving it on a table with a few
hours of direct sunlight daily (for a week).

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I recently bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. Could anyone tell me if the
sunlight shines on directly on the screen, will it do any lasting
damage ?


Does it say anything in your owner's manual? I have a Toshiba LCD HDTV and
it specifically states this:

"To avoid damage to this product, never place or store the TV in direct
sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas subject to excessive dust or
vibration."

And maybe more important, this:

"The LCD screen of this product can be damaged by ultraviolet radiation from
the sun. When selecting a location for the television, avoid locations where
the screen may be exposed to direct sunlight, such as in front of a window."

I'm sure this isn't just for Toshiba LCD TV's but should apply to all
brands.

All this stuff is in the first few pages of stuff that we tend to breeze
over or completely ignore reading... the same section as Grounding the
antenna, Warning: Risk of Electrical Shock, Additional Safety Precautions,
Installation, Care, and Service, Important Safety Instructions, etc, etc.

Hope this helps.

Mark