Thanks Everyone, got my new Plasma! - Blu-ray Forum

BorrowedTime · 05-03-2008, 06:20 PM

Just a quick thank you to all the forum members that have contributed to the various stickies in the HDTV discussion, and my own personal thread on the subject matter. Today, my new Panasonic TH-42PZ85 arrived early, and I don't think I've torn open a box, quite so fast since I was a little kid at Christmas. I can't wait for the break in period to end so I can really start tearing into some marathon gaming and blu-ray movie sessions.

I do, however, have a quick question regarding calibration and the break in period... should I wait until the break-in period is over before I have my TV calibrated, or can I do that right away?

richteer · 05-03-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BorrowedTime

I do, however, have a quick question regarding calibration and the break in period... should I wait until the break-in period is over before I have my TV calibrated, or can I do that right away?

Congrats on your new toy!

I would wait until after the break-in period.

Edit: 1000th post--w00t!!

blitz6speed · 05-03-2008, 07:34 PM

Indeed, break it in, then get it calibrated. Congrats, you are going to love the display.

dukenukem · 05-04-2008, 03:09 AM

Congrats on the new tv.

kuliddar · 05-04-2008, 10:41 AM

Although Panasonic says it isn't neccessary anymore for break-ins, I would still do it. Enjoy your TV man, I got the 42px75u (2007 model) early January and I just love it. Make sure to take that thing off torch mode though (vivid).

MaleManGuy · 05-05-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BorrowedTime

Just a quick thank you to all the forum members that have contributed to the various stickies in the HDTV discussion, and my own personal thread on the subject matter. Today, my new Panasonic TH-42PZ85 arrived early, and I don't think I've torn open a box, quite so fast since I was a little kid at Christmas. I can't wait for the break in period to end so I can really start tearing into some marathon gaming and blu-ray movie sessions.

I do, however, have a quick question regarding calibration and the break in period... should I wait until the break-in period is over before I have my TV calibrated, or can I do that right away?

I am sure you'll love it to bits :-) It's a very nice TV for the price. It'll keep ya happy for 30 years. Let us know how things work out after calibration

Jeff

CptGreedle · 05-05-2008, 05:40 PM

Break it in first, but still be sure to calibrate it. I still suggest hiring a professional to do it, as they always do it best. But otherwise, use a BD calibrator.

DezNutz · 05-05-2008, 06:17 PM

Boo

elwaylite · 05-06-2008, 05:56 PM

We've got a great 85u calibration thread going at AVS right now.

These settings will yield about the best PQ on this tv you can get without a professional and you can use them on break-in(except Picture, keep it around 50)

Cinema(Standard and Normal are brighter BUT noisier)
Warm(standards ok if you like it better, but warm is more accurate)
Picture 60-85(doesnt change it a lot, but Im 80 because I like mine brighter) Over 90 is too high
Brightness 52
Color 40-44(whatever you preference)
Tint +3 to -3
Sharp 50
Hd size 2
all NR off and Black Level on light

The DVE Bluray is great.

Mainly avoid letterboxing and tickers for the 100 hours.

DetroitSportsFan · 05-06-2008, 09:55 PM

Keep the brightness and picture settings low for the first hour of break-in, and try to avoid channels with static images, logos, tickers, etc.

05-03-2008, 06:20 PM	#1
BorrowedTime Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada	Thanks Everyone, got my new Plasma! Just a quick thank you to all the forum members that have contributed to the various stickies in the HDTV discussion, and my own personal thread on the subject matter. Today, my new Panasonic TH-42PZ85 arrived early, and I don't think I've torn open a box, quite so fast since I was a little kid at Christmas. I can't wait for the break in period to end so I can really start tearing into some marathon gaming and blu-ray movie sessions. I do, however, have a quick question regarding calibration and the break in period... should I wait until the break-in period is over before I have my TV calibrated, or can I do that right away?

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05-03-2008, 07:34 PM	#3
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	Indeed, break it in, then get it calibrated. Congrats, you are going to love the display.

05-04-2008, 03:09 AM	#4
dukenukem Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:31	Congrats on the new tv.

05-04-2008, 10:41 AM	#5
kuliddar Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Saint-Hubert, Qc 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 84	Although Panasonic says it isn't neccessary anymore for break-ins, I would still do it. Enjoy your TV man, I got the 42px75u (2007 model) early January and I just love it. Make sure to take that thing off torch mode though (vivid).

05-05-2008, 05:40 PM	#7
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Break it in first, but still be sure to calibrate it. I still suggest hiring a professional to do it, as they always do it best. But otherwise, use a BD calibrator.

05-05-2008, 06:17 PM	#8
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	Boo

05-06-2008, 05:56 PM	#9
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	We've got a great 85u calibration thread going at AVS right now. These settings will yield about the best PQ on this tv you can get without a professional and you can use them on break-in(except Picture, keep it around 50) Cinema(Standard and Normal are brighter BUT noisier) Warm(standards ok if you like it better, but warm is more accurate) Picture 60-85(doesnt change it a lot, but Im 80 because I like mine brighter) Over 90 is too high Brightness 52 Color 40-44(whatever you preference) Tint +3 to -3 Sharp 50 Hd size 2 all NR off and Black Level on light The DVE Bluray is great. Mainly avoid letterboxing and tickers for the 100 hours.

05-06-2008, 09:55 PM	#10
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Keep the brightness and picture settings low for the first hour of break-in, and try to avoid channels with static images, logos, tickers, etc.

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