Random Question! Calibrating TV using HD DVD player but only watching Bluray - Blu-ray Forum

Rusty_Shackleford · 02-03-2015, 05:37 PM

Hopefully this doesn't end up being laughed at TOO badly! I've tried to read up on this but haven't found anything.

I have a Toshiba HD DVD Player (HD-a30kc) that I haven't used in many years but have a Digital Video Essentials HD DVD calibration disc set. I got it on clearance for next to nothing when the format was discontinued...

My question is this: Can I calibrate my LED TV using this HD DVD player and disc and then ONLY use my PS4/any Bluray player for all future TV watching? Will the calibration be "incorrect" as different players will output a slightly different picture? I'm fairly certain it will be fine but I figured I'd throw this up here for some open discussion.

Ideally this will be totally fine and not require me to buy a new calibration disc...

Many thanks for any help/opinions!

slimdude · 02-03-2015, 06:50 PM

Since HD-DVD is obsolete, I would buy a new calibration disc that's updated for modern HDTVs, to calibrate your TV.

slaizer2000 · 02-03-2015, 06:54 PM

Yes you should be able to. And you are correct the different player can possibly produce a slight variation in the color & quality output. But it would work as a good starting point and then you may have to fiddle with the settings slightly afterward to suit your tastes.

02-03-2015, 05:37 PM	#1
Rusty_Shackleford Junior Member Member since:May 2011 Location:Toronto	Random Question! Calibrating TV using HD DVD player but only watching Bluray Hopefully this doesn't end up being laughed at TOO badly! I've tried to read up on this but haven't found anything. I have a Toshiba HD DVD Player (HD-a30kc) that I haven't used in many years but have a Digital Video Essentials HD DVD calibration disc set. I got it on clearance for next to nothing when the format was discontinued... My question is this: Can I calibrate my LED TV using this HD DVD player and disc and then ONLY use my PS4/any Bluray player for all future TV watching? Will the calibration be "incorrect" as different players will output a slightly different picture? I'm fairly certain it will be fine but I figured I'd throw this up here for some open discussion. Ideally this will be totally fine and not require me to buy a new calibration disc... Many thanks for any help/opinions!

02-03-2015, 06:50 PM	#2
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	Since HD-DVD is obsolete, I would buy a new calibration disc that's updated for modern HDTVs, to calibrate your TV. Last edited by slimdude; 02-03-2015 at 06:56 PM.

02-03-2015, 06:54 PM	#3
slaizer2000 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Mooresville, NC 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:1117 Trading Score:21	Yes you should be able to. And you are correct the different player can possibly produce a slight variation in the color & quality output. But it would work as a good starting point and then you may have to fiddle with the settings slightly afterward to suit your tastes.

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