Blacks not as good with Blu-ray

[link_of_hyrule]

I have a Samsung plasma B850, Sony BDP2000ES and Rogers box - all connected via HDMI. My picture settings are set the same way on my Bluray output as they are with my cable box.
The cable picture (I guess 1080i output) gives a great picture - dark blacks etc.
My Bluray picture (1080p) is visibly not as dark. Even with same settings (I won't go through them all). When I switch back and forth between the 2 inputs, the difference is very obvious.
Any reason why? Its very frustrating - i would have thought the bluray would give a darker, more saturated picture (it is sharper - but lighter)
Any responses would be greatly appreciated
Does the bluray player make a difference?

[BStecke]

Originally Posted by link_of_hyrule

I have a Samsung plasma B850, Sony BDP2000ES and Rogers box - all connected via HDMI. My picture settings are set the same way on my Bluray output as they are with my cable box.
The cable picture (I guess 1080i output) gives a great picture - dark blacks etc.
My Bluray picture (1080p) is visibly not as dark. Even with same settings (I won't go through them all). When I switch back and forth between the 2 inputs, the difference is very obvious.
Any reason why? Its very frustrating - i would have thought the bluray would give a darker, more saturated picture (it is sharper - but lighter)
Any responses would be greatly appreciated
Does the bluray player make a difference?

That's your problem right there. Each input/source should be calibrated separately.

[crackinhedz]

Spears & Munsil High-Definition Benchmark Blu-ray Disc

Highly recommended.

[vsidhu]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Spears & Munsil High-Definition Benchmark Blu-ray Disc

Highly recommended.

I was going to get the DVE BD from amazon.ca for the new projector. Is this calibration disc better?

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by vsidhu

Is this calibration disc better?

I wouldn't necessarily say better, but for first time users Spears & Munsil is probably the better option.


You can even chat with Stacey Spears and Don Munsil here if you have any questions!

Sticky: Spears & Munsil Blu-ray Test Disc

[vsidhu]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I wouldn't necessarily say better, but for first time users Spears & Munsil is probably the better option.


You can even chat with Stacey Spears and Don Munsil here if you have any questions!

Sticky: Spears & Munsil Blu-ray Test Disc

I did some reading and ordered the S&M disc. I still don't understand how I would adjust for colour bias...I'm such a noob when it comes to video settings.

[progers13]

+1...Spears & Munsil disc is an excellent tool and highly recommended

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by vsidhu

I still don't understand how I would adjust for colour bias...I'm such a noob when it comes to video settings.

The disc will explain everything you will need to know, and if you have questions you can ask them to the disc authors Don & Stacey! They are more than willing to help out.