Especially not under the influence of alcohol. Children and adolescents, elderly people, people with severe illnesses, or severe sleep disorders should not necessarily watch 3D TV alone. The effects can be particularly strong for people who are prone to epileptic seizures or strokes. The cause is the rapidly changing image sequences, which, however, also occur with all current LED and LCD televisions. In case of certain symptoms such as dizziness, disorientation, or nausea, the viewer is advised to consult a doctor.
As with conventional televisions, there are certain recommendations: do not sit too close to the screen and ideally at eye level. Likewise, wearing 3D glasses while watching can cause headaches or fatigue.
But how dangerous is three-dimensional television really? A few cinema-goers of the 3D film "Avatar" complained about similar symptoms to motion sickness. Headaches and dizziness also occurred in the cinema mainly when the viewer was not sitting in the middle, but rather at the edge of the cinema. An important criterion for the occurrence of symptoms is also the proportion of fast image sequences and camera pans, whether the film was shot in 3D or subsequently converted, and whether viewers are particularly sensitive to images. A real danger for a healthy person watching 3D TV should not really exist.
Samsung also restricts its warnings to people with a risk profile. The electronics manufacturer's warnings can be read on its Australian website and will probably not appear for the German-speaking area. The reason for this is that other countries have significantly stricter laws regarding product liability. The Korean TV manufacturer is trying to protect itself from lawsuits if viewers actually experience health impairments. Some of Samsung's warnings can simply be prevented by using common sense: 3D televisions should not be placed directly next to stairwells or balconies.
(This article is a cooperation with guest author Tim Büscher, www.lcd-led-tvs.de)
The above content does not reflect the experience or opinion of the team. We are not aware of any such cases to date. In the meantime, we advise all curious home cinema fans: trying is better than pondering!
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