Settings for Sharp Aquos LC46XD1E

[Number3]

I couldnt find anything searching other posts, apart from some link to avforum where every other post contradicted each other on settings. And though I appreciate that everyone has different eyes, I wondered if anyone on here would care to suggest some settings for my Sharp Aqous.

I have, of course, had a play myself (sounds perverted but you know what I mean ) and also used the THX calibration thingy which is on some of the disney dvds.

I guess I am just interested to see who else has the Sharp 46 and what your current settings are. Do you use the OPC function?

Answers on a postcard please.

[Slec]

I have a 42", Does that count?

I think the best thing about the Sharp's is that you have a User setting and the built in AV modes. The AV mode for movies is actually great, and that would be my recommendation. I did the User calibration with Sony disks (thanks paidgeek) and came up with a picture that looks good. I do prefer the way the built in mode looks though. My settings ended up being a mix between cnet.com ISF calibration settings and something I saw recommended on AVS. Try the Sony tool and see what you come up with.

In the end, your room and tv are different from mine so the settings may not translate.
Keep the OPC off. I think it's annoying. Here's how mine is set

Backlight -13
Contrast +32
Brightness -6
Color +11
Tint -3
Sharpness -10

Advanced
Color Temp Low
Black Expansion off
Monochrome off
film mode on

[Number3]

I'll give that go, thanks a lot, much appreciated!

[Number3]

Originally Posted by Number3

I'll give that go, thanks a lot, much appreciated!

erm.... just tried my backlight setting doesnt go down to -13.

Falls at the first hurdle. I guess our TVs are different!

[Slec]

What range does your run?

[Number3]

turn it off now as I was about to watch Sweden play Russia in ice hockey...

but from memory it drops to -4 I think - but you wouldnt want it set there as the picture is completely dark/dull