Simple calibration walkthrough anywhere?

[ridergroov1]

HI folks. I've been reading a little bit about calibration and break in this weekend in anticipation of getting my new plasma next weekend but I cant' seem to find a simple walkthrough of how to make settings on the TV and calibrate. TV will be Samsung PN58B550. Looking information on how to do this. Just need simple/clear information on how to calibrate and simple/clear information on what to do for break in. Thanks.

[solarrdadd]

unless your set has an "auto calibration" then i don't think there is any such thing as a simple calibration. you may be able to google your set by model and include the word calibration in it and you might find some folks with your set who have given you listings of settings by name & number for each setting. that's probably as close as you'll ever get to simple calibration. of course, if your willing to shell out the bucks you can have your set professionally calibrated. which would probably be better than anything simple. be sure you get an ISF certified person doing the "professional" calibration and then you'll really be set.

hope this helps and also hope you do find what your looking for.

best of luck, keep us posted.

[Johnny Vinyl]

I browsed on over to TweakTV.com and typed in your make/model #, but unfortunately nothing came up. I did see there were 2 topics of discussion on it though (didn't check them out).

John

[ridergroov1]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

unless your set has an "auto calibration" then i don't think there is any such thing as a simple calibration. you may be able to google your set by model and include the word calibration in it and you might find some folks with your set who have given you listings of settings by name & number for each setting. that's probably as close as you'll ever get to simple calibration. of course, if your willing to shell out the bucks you can have your set professionally calibrated. which would probably be better than anything simple. be sure you get an ISF certified person doing the "professional" calibration and then you'll really be set.

hope this helps and also hope you do find what your looking for.

best of luck, keep us posted.

Right. I know. I don't mean like one click calibration or anything like that. Just something simple that i can understand. I'm not all the fluent with this stuff but I like to learn new things that I'm into and I'm trying ot get into this stuff a little more without breaking the bank. Just looking for something with test patterns and how to use them. I just bought the Spears and Munsil calibration blu so hopefully that will be good.

Any info on the best way to break in my plasma? I know I'm supposed to keep the contrast low or something for the first 100 hours? I'm looking for information like this. Thanks.

[BLUCanadian]

The main purpose of breaking in a plasma TV is to help prevent burn in and to evenly age your TV phosphors. Plasmas are more susceptible to IR or burn-in during their first 100 hrs of use. In order to prevent this from occurring, during you first 100 hrs of viewing, avoid watching programming that contains "black bars", whether they be from widescreen films (2.35:1) or from 4:3 television programming. Also, avoid any static images such as news tickers or network logos. Your best bet would be to watch films with the 1.78:1 aspect ratio or HDTV programming that fills your screen without static logos. Set your TV setting as best as you can with the calibration disc you bought. After about 100-200 hrs of viewing, you may need to adjust your settings again.

[ridergroov1]

Originally Posted by BLUCanadian

The main purpose of breaking in a plasma TV is to help prevent burn in and to evenly age your TV phosphors. Plasmas are more susceptible to IR or burn-in during their first 100 hrs of use. In order to prevent this from occurring, during you first 100 hrs of viewing, avoid watching programming that contains "black bars", whether they be from widescreen films (2.35:1) or from 4:3 television programming. Also, avoid any static images such as news tickers or network logos. Your best bet would be to watch films with the 1.78:1 aspect ratio or HDTV programming that fills your screen without static logos. Set your TV setting as best as you can with the calibration disc you bought. After about 100-200 hrs of viewing, you may need to adjust your settings again.

Sounds good. What about contrast/brightness levels. IS that stuff supposed to be low during the first 100-200 hours? Someone else recommended this break in disc that just has different changing bars in black/gray. They said to play that over and over again or put on Planet Earth for 100 hours. Is it okay to run it 100 hours straight? Thanks for your guidance.

[jibucha]

Hello

Interesting!

First, a calibration can only be accomplished with very expensive equipment and training; meaning a paid professional calibration.

Second, you can easily do some basic and important adjustments, mistakenly indicated by many as a calibration, by acquiring either of the Blu-ray Test Discs by

Both are outstanding, but different; I have both and recommend both.

Third, I do not recommend using data from professional calibration of the same display; regardless the widespread and rampant sport of doing so. Such data is specific to an individual display variation and individual display room environment, which is significant, and not commonly appreciated.

I hope that this is helpful and that you acquire the discs and learn to use them effectively for the best performance that you can inexpensively acquire; just keep in mind that this is not an calibration, that it is actually picture adjustments.

Best would be a proper professional calibration, but this does have a cost factor, which is well worth it, but apparently not as well regarded as I think should be.

Personally, having a high quality HDTV, that is not professionally calibrated, makes no sense to me, as the full performance of the display is consequently unavailable, entirely negating the effort of acquiring such a quality display.

Just a few thoughts!

Thank You

ps l The careful Break In, already indicated, is highly recommended; I should have included this guideline as well, but regretfully did not. Once I completed my post, I reviewed newer posts and thought their information insightful and important, so give careful consideration during early use of your display l Good Luck!

[jibucha]

Hello Again

This is definitely a good thing to incorporate; actually, of more importance than anything that I can think of.

Thank You

Originally Posted by ridergroov1

What about contrast/brightness levels. .

[JR8300]

Give this a shot, it's a free calibration disk with a basic settings section and a guide. If you feel like learning more it also has a pretty complete set of patterns you would need.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=948496

[crackinhedz]

Ridergroov, you can check out Spears & Munsil website for helpful info:

The User's guide for the Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark Blu-ray Edition is available in PDF format here.

Setting Color and Tint - This article explains how to properly set the color and tint control on your display.

Technical Notes on the Patterns - This article provides more information on the setup and evaluation patterns.

Setting the Contrast Control - This article explains how to properly set the contrast control on your display.

Setting the Brightness Control - This article explains how to properly set the brightness control on your display.

Using the Calibration Filter - This article explains how to use the Spears & Munsil calibration filter.

Home Theater Geeks Podcast - Getting the most our of your HD system and the Spears & Munsil HD Benchmark Blu-ray Disc.

[mywxrld]

Here is a review and settings for your TV but as stated previously you'll want to teak the settings to match the environment you'll have it in. The settings you need might vary a little or alot depending on ambient light and other factors.
http://reviews.plasmatvbuyingguide.c...50-review.html

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by jibucha

Hello

Interesting!

First, a calibration can only be accomplished with very expensive equipment and training; meaning a paid professional calibration.

Second, you can easily do some basic and important adjustments, mistakenly indicated by many as a calibration, by acquiring either of the Blu-ray Test Discs by

Both are outstanding, but different; I have both and recommend both.

Third, I do not recommend using data from professional calibration of the same display; regardless the widespread and rampant sport of doing so. Such data is specific to an individual display variation and individual display room environment, which is significant, and not commonly appreciated.

I hope that this is helpful and that you acquire the discs and learn to use them effectively for the best performance that you can inexpensively acquire; just keep in mind that this is not an calibration, that it is actually picture adjustments.

Best would be a proper professional calibration, but this does have a cost factor, which is well worth it, but apparently not as well regarded as I think should be.

Personally, having a high quality HDTV, that is not professionally calibrated, makes no sense to me, as the full performance of the display is consequently unavailable, entirely negating the effort of acquiring such a quality display.

Just a few thoughts!

Thank You

ps l The careful Break In, already indicated, is highly recommended; I should have included this guideline as well, but regretfully did not. Once I completed my post, I reviewed newer posts and thought their information insightful and important, so give careful consideration during early use of your display l Good Luck!

All the above is so correct.

What ended up simple for me was paying $275.00 to have a pro do it.

He went into areas of the TV that no one but a pro should enter. What he was doing was correcting all the colors before the calibration. This made me understand that if someone used my calibration numbers they would not be the same for their TV because of all the color tweaking on the inside of mine.

In fact, I have a Blu-ray DVE HD Essentials calibration disc that was never used for sale if you want it shipped for $10.00.

[blurayas11]

Originally Posted by ridergroov1

HI folks. I've been reading a little bit about calibration and break in this weekend in anticipation of getting my new plasma next weekend but I cant' seem to find a simple walkthrough of how to make settings on the TV and calibrate. TV will be Samsung PN58B550. Looking information on how to do this. Just need simple/clear information on how to calibrate and simple/clear information on what to do for break in. Thanks.

If you are looking for simple walk through and information. I think a good place would be on Youtube. Here are few links which you may find helpful. However you can search more as there are lot of videos there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te19Y...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JKR6...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKBCt...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO8wgJ43NTw

[john_1958]

you want for tv or blu-ray?
why not set contrast 100
brightness say 20 for tv----45 for blu-ray
sharp 70
color 35 because you don't need alot
tint 35
backlight 5

all other features turned on