Dynamic Mode: To use or not to use?

[RYJAPE21]

I have a 50" Pioneer Plasma and I've just recently been flipping through the AV picture settings to see which looked the best (for blu-rays not television). Some looked too gray/dark while others too bright. "Dynamic" seemed to look the best (I think that's what they display at most stores) but I've heard it's not good to keep your TV in this mode as it may wear out the picture/be too intense. Personally I much prefer the image in this mode as opposed to what I had it at before (the image is sharper/brighter but not too much). Is it really bad to keep it in this mode and if so, which would be better for viewing blu-rays?

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by RYJAPE21

I have a 50" Pioneer Plasma and I've just recently been flipping through the AV picture settings to see which looked the best (for blu-rays not television). Some looked too gray/dark while others too bright. "Dynamic" seemed to look the best (I think that's what they display at most stores) but I've heard it's not good to keep your TV in this mode as it may wear out the picture/be too intense. Personally I much prefer the image in this mode as opposed to what I had it at before (the image is sharper/brighter but not too much). Is it really bad to keep it in this mode and if so, which would be better for viewing blu-rays?

vivid and dynamic modes normally add digital noise into the picture. this has been my experiences with both sammy and panny sets. the most accurate color reproductions will always been from the cinema modes that are on most tv's these days, but if it looks good to you then that is all that matters

[MoPe]

Originally Posted by john_1958

I keep mine in dynamic mode and no its a myth that it harms

contrast 80
brightness 40

after all its what looks great that counts

Mine is similar (74/44), however on my Sony, "movie 1" has slightly better flesh tones than the "standard" mode. Anything above standard is slightly un-natural; but if you like it like that, then keep it there.

Most find "Movie (or 'low' movie, because some have movie 1,2,3), or Standard to be the most common starting point.

[MoPe]

Originally Posted by john_1958

movie mode sucks because it loses the edge of 1080p at least on samsung

Looses the edge of 1080p?

[john_1958]

Originally Posted by MoPe

Looses the edge of 1080p?

thats right it lacks the quality of what makes 1080p from looking great

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by john_1958

thats right it lacks the quality of what makes 1080p from looking great

so you think that because a picture is bright and that the colors burn out your retina's that, thats what 1080p and blu ray's are all about?

[big-bleu]

Originally Posted by brett_day

so you think that because a picture is bright and that the colors burn out your retina's that, thats what 1080p and blu ray's are all about?

you are hilarious

[john_1958]

Originally Posted by brett_day

so you think that because a picture is bright and that the colors burn out your retina's that, thats what 1080p and blu ray's are all about?

I didn't say bright is best what i did say is alot of video looked drained on movie mode

[mr.hidef]

Originally Posted by john_1958

I keep mine in dynamic mode and no its a myth that it harms

contrast 80
brightness 40

after all its what looks great that counts

Wrong........My friends Panasonic RPTV......2 years old/burned out......setting VIVID. My co-workers SXRD RPTV....3 years old/burned out......setting VIVID. Whoever told you this is sorely mistaken. Any Professional Calibrator, or anyone who has had a T.V. FAIL or Die will tell you that when they had their T.V.'s repaired, or looked at professionally they were told it was because they aged the "bulbs" or "Processors", or "Optical Blocks" due to high contrast modes such as VIVID. The first thing a Calibrator will do is turn off the VIVID setting. I would hate to see you destroy such a beautiful T.V. like that!.....

[JimboTHX1138]

I wouldn't use dynamic on my plasma for a few reasons.

1. It will look like cr@p. Colors will be way off and people will look like they've got some serious sun burn.

2.Increased risk of burn-in. (Even though it's pretty much a non-issue these days, I wouldn't risk it with the dynamic mode)

3.The plasma won't last as long. You'll wear out the phosphors quicker.

4. Increased power consumption.

Setting it to cinema/movie mode is the way to go IMO.

[Hoosier317]

...this thread is incredible.

Dynamic mode should never, ever be used. You should always be trying to achieve the most accurate and natural picture available. This is almost always done with a movie or film mode.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by Hoosier317

...this thread is incredible.

Dynamic mode should never, ever be used. You should always be trying to achieve the most accurate and natural picture available. This is almost always done with a movie or film mode.

Agreed. Dynamic/Vivid are only there for the stores to use in their brighty lit environments. They add significant noise, and the colors aren't even close to accurate. Cinema/Film is the closest to an accurate picture, if you must choose a mode. You'll get a much better picture by starting with Standard and adjusting the settings using DVE, Avia or such. The best picture will be obtained with a professional ISF calibration.

[Squozen]

I would suggest getting a calibration disc such as DVE, and doing your best to calibrate your set. Dynamic mode looks hideous to my eyes, but if that's what you like... hey, I don't have to watch it.