e fred,
I might suggest unboxing the television and letting it get to room temperature by itself if you have that concern. I don't see any significant reason why you couldn't just plug it in, but if you're concerned, play it safe.
That's what I would do.
--HDTech
hello everyone,first question-is there any fear of the tv getting to cold from store to my home. the weather here is still in the low 30s with a 50 mile trip. second-does anyone have any (break in) suggestions or as the store cleck said just start using it?? thanks for any help

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