Calibrate Your HDTV

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by blurayjunkie

Does anyone have PQ settings for the "Sony KDL-40SL150" aka "Sony KDL-40S5100" I am wanting to re tweak my TV ans I would like to know what settings you have, of you happen to have the same TV as me.

Check this thread out for Sony displays. You might find what you are looking for

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=36084

[kurb1980]

Just a what I have noticed?

1) I went to tweak my tv don't use there settings unless you don't want a natural or as the director intended viewing. They have contrasts and sharpness that are set to high. If you want to do it yourself you can get pretty much in the ball-park of what a professional can do. They will get better color saturation settings because they have expensive equipment to do so. But the good news is you can get your picture in ball park with brightness, contrast, and sharpness with diy options.
2) I use Spears & Munsil high definition benchmark blu-ray edition. It cost about $25 which is better than spending hundreds for a tech. If you don't want to buy a picture calibration disc there are many blu-ray titles that have free picture calibration settings built in. I prefer Spears & Munsil only because it explains what to do and gives examples of correct and incorrect settings.
3) What it all boils down to is what you like and if your happy with dynamic picture settings then don't worry. If you desire something better then there are many options out some free, some low cost, or you can pay a professional. Its all relative to how far you want to go to achieve a result you are happy with.

Thanks,


Kurb1980

[Deelow537]

ISF Certified Calibration is the best way to go if you have a good HDTV! If u bought the TV on sale that was in the front of the store there's probably no hope for you.... I paid $400! Worth every penny... Blu-Rays, Video Games & Sports all look great on my set!

[PUsokrJosh305]

I bought a device that was only $150 and a calibration disc to go along with it and it's just as good as an ISF calibration and the cost is far less, plus I can do all of my tvs without spending extra fees!!

[paul000]

Hi, I'm wondering if someone on the forum could help me with this.
I have a Sharp set and have used the AVS disc to calibrate it the best I can. It looks great but I've been experiencing some banding while watching Blus (even with 5-star reference discs). Any tips on how to get rid of this? Before I mess with it too much and have to start all over..I'm pretty new to calibration and the terms, etc

[Blu Lemmy]

Hey guys,

I have a Sony KDL-37V5810, abit old now I know, but does anyone have one and could they share the optimum settings for it? The picture is good, but I am sure it could be better, also, I'm on the severe end of colour blindness, so setting up TV picture settings is not my strong suit

[jdw89]

Can anyone provide good settings for a 32 in. Dynex HDTV?