Replacement Mastro Update - SmartControl Screen image

I posted a reply to this on FB as well. It is not Burn In as that was unique to CRT displays.

Image Persistence in LCDs

Image persistence occurs when a static image is displayed for a long time, leading the liquid crystals to "remember" their position, and causing the ghost image. This effect is usually temporary.

It's often caused by the polarization of the liquid crystal elements, which can become fixed in one position after displaying the same image for an extended period.

And, since you move back to a Waterfall, we really don't exercise the pixels enough to 'reset' things.

You can likely reduce the display brightness and see if that helps. Personally, the first thing I do with any display it turn it down to about Zero as they are too bright. I've done that with all my Maestros.

As well, Engineering is looking into some options.

Hi James

The display technology is different as I am told. I do not have the details as to what the manufacturing technology was in use.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology has evolved into several types, each with its own set of characteristics and applications. These variations primarily differ in how they control the backlighting of the screen and manage the alignment and movement of the liquid crystals. Here's an overview of the main types of LCD displays:

1. TN (Twisted Nematic)

• Pros: Fast response times, low production costs, and high refresh rates.
• Cons: Limited viewing angles and color reproduction.
• Uses: Common in budget monitors, gaming monitors, and other applications where high refresh rates are more critical than color accuracy.

2. IPS (In-Plane Switching)

• Pros: Better viewing angles and color reproduction compared to TN panels.
• Cons: Slightly slower response times and more expensive to produce.
• Uses: Preferred for professional photo and video editing, smartphones, tablets, and monitors where color accuracy and viewing angles are important.

3. VA (Vertical Alignment)

• Pros: Higher contrast ratios and better color reproduction than TN panels, with better black levels.
• Cons: Slower response times than TN and can suffer from ghosting; viewing angles are better than TN but generally not as good as IPS.
• Uses: Common in TVs and monitors that prioritize contrast and are used for general entertainment or gaming where deep blacks are important.

4. PLS (Plane to Line Switching)

• Pros: Similar to IPS, with even better viewing angles and brightness levels.
• Cons: Can be more expensive; similar to IPS in terms of color accuracy and response times.
• Uses: Developed by Samsung as an improvement over IPS, used in high-end monitors and screens where image quality is paramount.

5. AHVA (Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle)

• Pros: Combines the advantages of IPS, including wide viewing angles and good color accuracy.
• Cons: Name can be confusing as it sounds similar to VA technology but performs more like IPS.
• Uses: Utilized in high-end monitors and displays, emphasizing viewing angles and color accuracy.

6. MVA (Multi-domain Vertical Alignment) and PVA (Patterned Vertical Alignment)

• Pros: Offer better viewing angles and color reproduction than traditional VA panels, with high contrast ratios.
• Cons: Can have slower response times compared to TN and IPS, with potential for color shift when viewed from an angle.
• Uses: Aimed at reducing the shortcomings of standard VA panels, used in some TVs and monitors.

Each type of LCD technology has been developed to address specific needs and limitations of earlier versions, ranging from improving viewing angles and color reproduction to enhancing response times for gaming. The choice between these types depends on the specific requirements of the use case, such as color accuracy for professional photo editing, fast response times for gaming, or high contrast for movie watching.