How bad is the glare, really? All the professional reviews say it's "unusable" in the daytime or with the lights on. What's the real story?
2059936
A bright room or light shining on to the screen really does show up. But, if you can mange the ambient light, it is a much better picture than the current LEDs available.
2059937
i have it in my basement, and so i can't say what's it's like when there is more light. for my house and my use, it's the best tv experience i have ever had. i have it hooked up to an external yamaha stereo system which also gives a superb sound. it's great all around, and i am so glad i got a big plasma tv before it became extinct. it's too bad that a technology that gives a truer graphics lost out to lcd.
2059938
The screen is very reflective like a mirror so you must get control of the lighting where you set up this TV. Any TV will perform poorly in a sunroom or overly bright room so it's not fair to blame this TV, especially since in a controlled lighting environment this glossy screen will outperform a TV with a matte anti reflective panel. Take care of ambient lighting and you will be amazed by this plasma panel!
2059939
You won't notice glare from end table lamps etc, it's only direct sunlight from a window that is a issue. I have a 50 inch plasma in our living room with very large picture windows to the right of it and with the blinds open on a sunny day if direct sun rays hit the screen it's hard to see those areas where the sun light hits. Close the blind and no problem. The picture of a plasma destroys all LCD screens, the only issue is it uses more power, but even that is not huge deal, we don't have it on all day, a bit in the morning and a few hours at night.
2059940
Yes, there is glare, but I tell you what, the plasma picture is a superior picture, darker darks and I found a way to reduce the reflection. Too bad they are stopping production of them.
2059941
To point a fact; the audience in a conventional movie theater is not going to expect the lights to be left on while they are watching a movie; knowing that the lighting would only distract from the viewing experience. With that said, in order to emulate a movie theater experience at home, all the lights in my family room are turned down. This makes potential glare a non-issue on my plasma; as it should be for anyone who enjoys watching movies in a home theater set up.
2059942
The surface of the TV is Glass and it is VERY reflective. I have the television in a room with recessed lighting in the ceiling so the glare isn't an issue but any floor lighting will reflect. I also have large windows and you want to make sure that your TV is positioned so they won't be reflected directly from your viewing angle. Also, you will probably want to keep the blinds closed during the day if you are watching television. The best comparison I can think of is that this TV is about as reflective as old CRT televisions. That being said, this TV has among the highest picture quality I have ever seen, irrespective of price, and I do not regret my purchase at all. The surface of the TV is Glass and it is VERY reflective. I have the television in a room with recessed lighting in the ceiling so the glare isn't an issue but any floor lighting will reflect. I also have large windows and you want to make sure that your TV is positioned so they won't be reflected directly from your viewing angle. Also, you will probably want to keep the blinds closed during the day if you are watching television. The best comparison I can think of is that this TV is about as reflective as old CRT televisions. That being said, this TV has among the highest picture quality I... » Read More The surface of the TV is Glass and it is VERY reflective. I have the television in a room with recessed lighting in the ceiling so the glare isn't an issue but any floor lighting will reflect. I also have large windows and you want to make sure that your TV is positioned so they won't be reflected directly from your viewing angle. Also, you will probably want to keep the blinds closed during the day if you are watching television. The best comparison I can think of is that this TV is about as reflective as old CRT televisions. That being said, this TV has among the highest picture quality I have ever seen, irrespective of price, and I do not regret my purchase at all. « Show Less
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I only noticed it because I was looking for it due to reading other people's comments. Mostly I just leave a different lamp on that doesn't reflect from where I usually watch tv. Also you can adjust the angle of the tv so it doesn't reflect the lights. I live alone so this is easy. It's really no problem.
2059944
Unusable? Nope. Not unless you pure hate reflections and have the TV in a very bright room or have windows directly in an area where they will reflect. It also depends on how bright the room is, really. We have it set up where one window is visible in the reflection, and had to put a shade on the window because it is too bright and reflects pretty badly. With the shade it's perfectly fine, though. I think it really boils down to your tolerance for reflections. We still get some reflections with the shade (because it doesn't completely cover the window), but they aren't bad enough to be too distracting. Most of the time we spend watching the TV is after dark, so then it isn't a problem at all, even with the overhead lights on. If you primarily watch during the day in a bright room it may not be the best choice, however, because it really does reflect more than any other TV I've owned. The picture is just wonderful, and well worth the trade-off of having some daytime reflections, IMO. If you aren't a nit about reflections you shouldn't have a problem with this TV. If you are, look elsewhere.
1939045
I was having the same problem. The anti glare didn't stop the glare completely but it is greatly improved. I don't regret mine.
1375628
Sorry, what glare are you talking about? I live in Las Vegas and i have no issues using it iutsudem
556741
Night vs day viewing will be a challenge and if what you are really seeing is the reflection of the IR lights when it is dark outside this is not a fault with the camera. You can try adjusting the angle of the camera, making it so it is not straight on to the window with the IR. I have noted when the IR is on, and there is a light source also shining into the lens that the glare can occur - I just turn off IR at that point. I will say however that trying to use the camera inside to view out unless the lens is right against the glass...not a good idea - mount an outdoor camera, or this one inside the available outdoor dome enclosure. Good luck. Night vs day viewing will be a challenge and if what you are really seeing is the reflection of the IR lights when it is dark outside this is not a fault with the camera. You can try adjusting the angle of the camera, making it so it is not straight on to the window with the IR. I have noted when the IR is on, and there is a light source also shining into the lens that the glare can occur - I just turn off IR at that point. I will say however that trying to use the camera inside to view out unless the lens is right against the glass...not a good idea - mount an outdoor camera, or this one... » Read More Night vs day viewing will be a challenge and if what you are really seeing is the reflection of the IR lights when it is dark outside this is not a fault with the camera. You can try adjusting the angle of the camera, making it so it is not straight on to the window with the IR. I have noted when the IR is on, and there is a light source also shining into the lens that the glare can occur - I just turn off IR at that point. I will say however that trying to use the camera inside to view out unless the lens is right against the glass...not a good idea - mount an outdoor camera, or this one inside the available outdoor dome enclosure. Good luck. « Show Less
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I would have to pull out my manual it has been so long. I don't believe it is but I will say I have not had many problems with it. It is of course going to be where you have it located. Right now sitting in my office looking at it (from an angle) there is a glare along one side where the large window (from the opposite angle) but once I turn it on it is not that noticeable. Again though, it is location. I just noticed this was an old question, sorry, hope it helps someone. I will add that I have no complaints what so ever about this TV, still going very strong after 8 years.
2225510
It's not bad most of the time, but you'll occasionally get some glare. I run mine fully back lit all the time and just charge it accordingly. Also, you can buy a screen protector that's glare-free and just cut it down to fit the Touring Plus.
171473
i personaly haven't had any problem with glare, have great picture, color, but i suppose it depends on where you set it up, how much light comes in
316857
I don't think the screen is non-glare. You don't really want to place it facing sun light.
525147
The "glare" (or reflection) is pretty minimal unless the room you're viewing it in is super-bright (as in tons of artificial lighting) or extremely sunny (as in a wall of windows with direct sunlight coming through it). Otherwise it's not a big deal. You can deal with it simply enough by adjusting the screen brightness in the display menu, or pull the curtains or shades closed. Considering the quality of the picture and the price it's no big deal to live with.
809321
I have a 6020 that sits near some side windows. I was concerned about the same thing. While there is a small amount of glare, it is fairly minimal. The glare-reduction coating works really well. I looked for glare (and saw it) at first, but now I just don't notice it anymore. Note that I generally keep the shutters on the side windows closed. If I had wide-open, unfiltered windows, this may have ended up being more of a concern for me. That said, this is an AMAZING television!
1682659
I haven't noticed any problems. If there is glare, there is nothing more serious than what I would expect from a comparable television or as with a computer screen, as was mentioned. I watch it in the daylight and at night time with recessed lighting and have had zero issues.
1769450
It's not to bad. If the sun is shining right on it, it is a little hard to see. I have noticed that if I turn the backlight on, it makes it easier to see.
1312695
Not overly glossy at all, my main screen faces my ceiling fan directly and i have no glare issues from it on the screen itself, whereas i can see each bulb on the fan on the much more glossy bezel. I have no glare issues at all with it.
1575206
I agree the light is not bright enough for a lot of applications, I moved the subject closer to the light, finally broke down and just started using a speedlite rather than this overhead light bar. You might try using a lens hood on the camera to eliminate the glare. I can't say that I ever got a glare line on the background, and I used many, many combinations of additional lights to get good results.
1169676
The screen is matte. Mine sits next to a bright window, I've never noticed any glare or reflection. It's like a bottomless pit for any light it didn't emit.
1624204
Any answer will be subjective. I have a wall of windows to one side of the TV and the glare varies from barely noticeable to horrid depending on your seating. subjectivity comes in with how you define barely noticeable and horrid.
503953
Glare is absolutely a NON issue.. screen is all matte and very effective. Having said that I am returning this product for reasons of other defects - ripples on the display starting from the bottom going all the way to the top. Very irritating!