Got my new kuro! now what? - Blu-ray Forum

aphex · 04-01-2008, 07:50 PM

Hey everyone, I couldn't wait and did purchase the 1080p 50in kuro and got about 450 bucks off at bestbuy! Thanks for all the tips on haggling and tv choosing etc!

Now what? I should have the tv tomorrow. I figure i'll burn that break in dvd, that's not too much to handle, but calibration etc? What are the things I need to look into for my new plasma? thanks again everyone!

savage1984 · 04-01-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aphex

Hey everyone, I couldn't wait and did purchase the 1080p 50in kuro and got about 450 bucks off at bestbuy! Thanks for all the tips on haggling and tv choosing etc!

Now what? I should have the tv tomorrow. I figure i'll burn that break in dvd, that's not too much to handle, but calibration etc? What are the things I need to look into for my new plasma? thanks again everyone!

well keep all the settings at minimum for the first 100 hrs. get rid of the black bars while watching tv. Professional calibration is about $300. Some people swear by it. Others don't. I say wait under the 100 hr period has passed, then feel it out. I haven't had a calibration done, so I don't have any 1st hand experience.

savage1984 · 04-01-2008, 07:54 PM

Also, Congratulations.

saprano · 04-01-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by savage1984

well keep all the settings at minimum for the first 100 hrs. get rid of the black bars while watching tv. Professional calibration is about $300. Some people swear by it. Others don't. I say wait under the 100 hr period has passed, then feel it out. I haven't had a calibration done, so I don't have any 1st hand experience.

iv had my tv for 7 month's now, how many hours would you say i wached already( i lost count)im gonna calibrate my tv to.

saprano · 04-01-2008, 08:01 PM

I did the math if i wached for 6 hours a day 7 days a week, and i got over 1176 hours. of cours i didnt wach it exactly like that, so take off about 200 hours and were looking at about 900 hours....... i love math

savage1984 · 04-01-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

iv had my tv for 7 month's now, how many hours would you say i wached already( i lost count)im gonna calibrate my tv to.

well that depends on how much tv you watch.

4 hr/day * 30 = 120/month
120hrs * 7 = 840 hrs so far. You're ready for a calibration.

saprano · 04-01-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by savage1984

well that depends on how much tv you watch.

4 hr/day * 30 = 120/month
120hrs * 7 = 840 hrs so far. You're ready for a calibration.

on average i do about 6 hours for 4 or 5 days.

saprano · 04-01-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aphex

Hey everyone, I couldn't wait and did purchase the 1080p 50in kuro and got about 450 bucks off at bestbuy! Thanks for all the tips on haggling and tv choosing etc!

Now what? I should have the tv tomorrow. I figure i'll burn that break in dvd, that's not too much to handle, but calibration etc? What are the things I need to look into for my new plasma? thanks again everyone!

A picture revelation.

jizzle · 04-01-2008, 08:04 PM

Thought the Kuro's come pre-calibrated from the manufacture. Read that some where in this forum I think.

Beta Man · 04-01-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ****le

Thought the Kuro's come pre-calibrated from the manufacture. Read that some where in this forum I think.

they all come "calibrated" just no properly

savage1984 · 04-01-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

they all come "calibrated" just no properly

lol

dobyblue · 04-01-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aphex

What are the things I need to look into for my new plasma? thanks again everyone!

Thanks to D-Nice at AVS for these settings.

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Originally Posted by D-Nice

Recommended 150 Hour Break-In settings for Pioneer 4280/5080/5010FD/6010FD/Elite 950/1150/110FD/150FD (ONLY to be used with the Break-in DVD and a DVD player!!! DO NOT USE THESE SETTINGS WITH ANY OTHER DVD, CABLE BOX, SAT BOX, ETC!!!!!!!!!!)

Main Menu:
AV Selection: Standard
Contrast: 50
Brightness: -2
Color: +15
Tint: 0
Sharpness: 0

Pro Adjust

Pure Cinema
Film Mode: Off

Picture Detail:
DRE Picture: High
Black Level: Off
ACL: Off
Enhancer Mode: 2
Gamma: 3

Color Detail:
Color Temp: High
CTI: Off

Noise Reduction:
DNR: Off
Field NR: Off
Power Save Mode: Off
Orbiter: On

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Originally Posted by D-Nice

Updated 3/27/2008

Pioneer 5010FD/6010FD Reference Settings

Main Menu:
AV Selection: User
Contrast: 33
Brightness: 0
Color: -10
Tint: Red 2
Sharpness: -15

Pro Adjust

Pure Cinema
Film Mode: Standard
Text Optimization: Off

Picture Detail:
DRE Picture: Off
Black Level: Off
ACL: Off
Enhancer Mode: 2
Gamma: 3

Color Detail:
Color Temp: Low
CTI: Off

Noise Reduction:
3DNR: Off
Field NR: Off
Power Save Mode: Off
Orbiter: Mode 2 (Dot by Dot Stretch Mode) Mode 1 (All other Stretch Modes)

Note:
The color setting has been set to bring the overall color saturation to levels where everything "appears" correct. Feel free to change the color setting to your liking.

The Contrast has been set for with a max light output of 40ft-l.

aphex · 04-01-2008, 08:23 PM

awesome doby! lol I was hoping you'd reply. alright i'll probably follow those settings for the first 150hr then follow along with the new settings.

So am I supposed to leave it on with those settings while using the break in disc and then rese the settings if I want to watch a movie inbetween?

How important is professional calibration after this?

rragland · 04-01-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aphex

Hey everyone, I couldn't wait and did purchase the 1080p 50in kuro and got about 450 bucks off at bestbuy! Thanks for all the tips on haggling and tv choosing etc!

Now what? I should have the tv tomorrow. I figure i'll burn that break in dvd, that's not too much to handle, but calibration etc? What are the things I need to look into for my new plasma? thanks again everyone!

Congratulations. I have the 50" Elite version 1080p KURO. You are going to love it.

ManUtd · 04-02-2008, 12:12 AM

Well congrats. I'm sure the Kuro won't disappoint.

dobyblue · 04-02-2008, 12:36 AM

Those reference settings are from someone with substantial contacts at Pioneer. They're not just someone's idea of what looks good.

flyinghi5 · 04-02-2008, 09:37 PM

Plug it in and watch it

Sorry just had to do that. I have the 50" and you are just going to absolutely love it. I concur with all, low settings for the first 100 hours, set with calibration disk after broke in and sit back and enjoy that thing.

gearyt · 04-02-2008, 09:47 PM

Make sure that your wife/gf still knows she is number 1 !
It's just a fling until the next bigger, greater model comes out

aphex · 04-02-2008, 11:57 PM

Thanks to everyone! Opening the box today! Just gotta find a stand or something to put this on. effin HUGE. and A LOT heavier than a 32 inch lcd lolz (of course i should know cuz i just bought my dad a 58 " plasma for xmas)

04-01-2008, 07:50 PM	#1
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Got my new kuro! now what? Hey everyone, I couldn't wait and did purchase the 1080p 50in kuro and got about 450 bucks off at bestbuy! Thanks for all the tips on haggling and tv choosing etc! Now what? I should have the tv tomorrow. I figure i'll burn that break in dvd, that's not too much to handle, but calibration etc? What are the things I need to look into for my new plasma? thanks again everyone!

04-01-2008, 08:01 PM	#5
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I did the math if i wached for 6 hours a day 7 days a week, and i got over 1176 hours. of cours i didnt wach it exactly like that, so take off about 200 hours and were looking at about 900 hours....... i love math Last edited by saprano; 04-01-2008 at 08:03 PM.

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04-01-2008, 07:54 PM	#3
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	Also, Congratulations.

04-01-2008, 08:04 PM	#9
jizzle Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:165	Thought the Kuro's come pre-calibrated from the manufacture. Read that some where in this forum I think.

04-01-2008, 08:23 PM	#13
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	awesome doby! lol I was hoping you'd reply. alright i'll probably follow those settings for the first 150hr then follow along with the new settings. So am I supposed to leave it on with those settings while using the break in disc and then rese the settings if I want to watch a movie inbetween? How important is professional calibration after this?

04-02-2008, 12:12 AM	#15
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	Well congrats. I'm sure the Kuro won't disappoint.

04-02-2008, 12:36 AM	#16
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Those reference settings are from someone with substantial contacts at Pioneer. They're not just someone's idea of what looks good.

04-02-2008, 09:37 PM	#17
flyinghi5 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	Plug it in and watch it Sorry just had to do that. I have the 50" and you are just going to absolutely love it. I concur with all, low settings for the first 100 hours, set with calibration disk after broke in and sit back and enjoy that thing.

04-02-2008, 09:47 PM	#18
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	Make sure that your wife/gf still knows she is number 1 ! It's just a fling until the next bigger, greater model comes out

04-02-2008, 11:57 PM	#19
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Thanks to everyone! Opening the box today! Just gotta find a stand or something to put this on. effin HUGE. and A LOT heavier than a 32 inch lcd lolz (of course i should know cuz i just bought my dad a 58 " plasma for xmas)

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