Are flat screen TV's affected by freezing temperatures?

Answer 1

Most televisions can operate at temperatures below freezing but it depends on the model. Most manuals will show the maximum and minimum operating temperature and storage temperature. LCD screens may take a little more time to reach full brightness as the fluorescent back lighting can be affected by cold temperatures. In general, the viewer will be affected by cold temperatures way before the television.

Cold environments are often damp environments. Moisture within a television may have a more significant effect on a television than the temperature. Moving a television from a very cold storage area to a warm room is likely to cause condensation on and in the television so it is always wise to let any electronic equipment reach room temperature and evaporate the condensation before turning it on.