Where do you get your Panny Plasma Calibrations from? - Blu-ray Forum

joegs300 · 01-27-2009, 05:29 PM

There are several ways to get your set calibrated... I was just wondering how you guys got yours done! I'm thinking of just Cnet's and fixing some these to make it right for me. You?

Steve · 01-27-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by joegs300

There are several ways to get your set calibrated... I was just wondering how you guys got yours done! I'm thinking of just Cnet's and fixing some these to make it right for me. You?

I know you specified Panny plasmas in this thread, but I'm a Sammy owner and I chimed in anyway. I tried using the Cnet recommended settings with my plasma when I first got it and after a little while I had to change it. Cnet's settings are based on a dark room, and in a dark room their settings would have probably been fine. However, my room isn't dark and in AVP2, I couldn't tell what the heck was going on most of the time. I ended up redoing mine with the THX optimizer. I know it's not the best calibration disk out there, but I'm 100% happier with my picture now. The point I'm trying to make is that your TV needs to be calibrated to your preferences in your viewing room. If viewing conditions are different for you than they are at Cnet, then their recommended settings may not work well for you.

mike79 · 01-27-2009, 11:29 PM

I could not find on cnet where they have the settings anymore. Can anyone tell me

NJMetsFan · 01-27-2009, 11:35 PM

I used Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics for my Panny Plazzy

xneox · 02-06-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NJMetsFan

I used Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics for my Panny Plazzy

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joegs300 · 02-07-2009, 04:50 AM

I just Netflixed that DVE HD basics blu... gonna get it tomorrow and try it!

Steve · 01-27-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mike79

I could not find on cnet where they have the settings anymore. Can anyone tell me

For my particular TV (Samsung FP-T5084) there's a "click here" link in the review write-up that takes to you to the full list of recommended settings. You have to look closely for it while browsing through the article.

joegs300 · 01-28-2009, 12:37 AM

i have a very dark room that is lit with only basic mood lighting (candles)... so i think cnets should work good for me!

Hammie · 01-28-2009, 12:53 PM

There is also Tweaktv.com for recommended settings.

However, I plan on using my DVE BD to calibrate mine. If I'm still not happy with it, I'll hire someone.

View Poll Results: Where do you get your calibration numbers from?
Do it myself, no help from anyone. Use my eyes.	4	15.38%
DVD Calibration Disk	13	50.00%
Cnet	1	3.85%
Other User's Display Settings	6	23.08%
TORCH MODE TO THE MAX	2	7.69%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

01-27-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	Where do you get your Panny Plasma Calibrations from? There are several ways to get your set calibrated... I was just wondering how you guys got yours done! I'm thinking of just Cnet's and fixing some these to make it right for me. You?

01-27-2009, 11:35 PM	#4
NJMetsFan Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Plumas Lake, CA	I used Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics for my Panny Plazzy Last edited by NJMetsFan; 01-27-2009 at 11:43 PM.

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01-27-2009, 11:29 PM	#3
mike79 Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I could not find on cnet where they have the settings anymore. Can anyone tell me

02-07-2009, 04:50 AM	#6
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	I just Netflixed that DVE HD basics blu... gonna get it tomorrow and try it!

01-28-2009, 12:37 AM	#8
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	i have a very dark room that is lit with only basic mood lighting (candles)... so i think cnets should work good for me!

01-28-2009, 12:53 PM	#9
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	There is also Tweaktv.com for recommended settings. However, I plan on using my DVE BD to calibrate mine. If I'm still not happy with it, I'll hire someone.

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