Pioneer 9G Owners Thread - Present & Future - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Sonny · 02-22-2009, 02:06 PM

^^^ Glad to hear it fellas.

I have a tip that some of the new Pioneer owners might not know??? Since there is nothing in the Pioneer TV menu to be able to see the refresh rate, theres a "trick" to see that purrrty 24Hz

1.Select HDMI input
2.Press Home Menu
3.Enter Setup
4.Enter Option
5.Enter HDMI Input
6.Select PC from the Signal Type submenu
7.Exit menu
8.Press Display to see the refresh rate
9.go back to step #1 and change Signal Type back to Video (make sure to switch back to video!)

Hope this comes in handy to all the Pio owners!

syk69 · 02-22-2009, 08:22 PM

just had my 6020 calibrated and its insane how much better the picture gets! if anybody has the chance to do it, i recommend it bigtime! the picture just pops out way more and its super super clear. it just feels perfect now haha. i got mine done by d-nice from avsforums and he did one hell of an awesome job!

graf1k · 02-22-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by syk69

just had my 6020 calibrated and its insane how much better the picture gets! if anybody has the chance to do it, i recommend it bigtime! the picture just pops out way more and its super super clear. it just feels perfect now haha. i got mine done by d-nice from avsforums and he did one hell of an awesome job!

How much did it set you back?

EDIT: BTW, anybody know how to get the 5020FD to default to Dot by Dot? It seems to go back to Auto every time I change inputs and so far I haven't seen an option to set a default.

syk69 · 02-23-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by graf1k

How much did it set you back?

EDIT: BTW, anybody know how to get the 5020FD to default to Dot by Dot? It seems to go back to Auto every time I change inputs and so far I haven't seen an option to set a default.

3 1/2 benjamins and worth every penny! i was left totally satisfied. its really amazing the difference a calibration does. whites actually look white. blacks are even deeper. the image pops out at you. i honestly thought there wasn't going to be much of a difference but there is. if you think the picture looks great now, it gets even better. so if you have the chance of getting it done, do it definitely! it will leave your tv looking perfect!

fuwa · 02-23-2009, 05:27 PM

How long did the calibration take? Did the calibrator touch the TV or was it all done with the remote?

Sonny · 02-23-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuwa

How long did the calibration take? Did the calibrator touch the TV or was it all done with the remote?

Its done through the service port on the back of the set & the remote.

vega2K · 02-23-2009, 06:16 PM

I considered calibration for a long time, in fact I contacted D-Nice to get a quote, but I had a hard time believing I would notice a huge difference. Afterall, how do you make what's perfect to me, more perfect? It's like the saying "what's infinity times infinity"?

I'm always happy that people do see a huge difference though, because in the future I probably will go for it. In the mean time, I'm saving-up my money to continue in my never ending effort of upgrading and going broke. Next on my list is an external amp and setting-up a dual display set-up with a projector and 90+ screen!

Also, I'm a fellow hispanic but have not resorted to drug dealing to support my addiction ...........yet

graf1k · 02-23-2009, 08:16 PM

So what do you guys all live near D-Nice or what?

I'm just afraid to drop money on a claibration as I've seen many a time someone say not all calibrations are made equal and I'd hate to drop that much money and then feel shafted.

Maybe when I'm feeling a little braver I'll try the service menu hack and hopefully I won't blow up my TV in the process.

syk69 · 02-23-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by graf1k

So what do you guys all live near D-Nice or what?

I'm just afraid to drop money on a claibration as I've seen many a time someone say not all calibrations are made equal and I'd hate to drop that much money and then feel shafted.

Maybe when I'm feeling a little braver I'll try the service menu hack and hopefully I won't blow up my TV in the process.

no, he was just doing a tour down here in south florida this weekend. d-nice knows pioneers inside out. he practically is the pioneer guru haha. you wont be disappointed if you get your tv calibrated by him. but if your brave enough definitely try to give it a go and do your own calibration. any problems you run into you can even ask d-nice he will be more than willing to help you. believe me your tv will look that much awesomer

JJ · 02-24-2009, 02:14 AM

lol - so it was $350?! Definitely don't have that kind of money to throw down right now.

graf1k · 02-24-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

lol - so it was $350?! Definitely don't have that kind of money to throw down right now.

Nor me. I need a sub first. Maybe when I get financial aid for next semester.

wafi · 02-26-2009, 12:36 AM

Finally did what I've been thinking about doing for the past few weeks. But instead of the 5020FD went for the 111FD! Cant wait for my nu toy to arrive on saturday!

saprano · 02-26-2009, 12:39 AM

What do you guys think about a 60" kuro elite going in a small room? my viewing distance right now from my current tv is about 6, 7 feet. i can go back a little more if i want.

My_Two_Cents · 02-26-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by saprano

What do you guys think about a 60" kuro elite going in a samll room? my viewing distance right now from my current tv is about 6, 7 feet. i can go back a little more if i want.

JJ · 02-26-2009, 12:48 AM

60" from 6-7 feet?! I get a headache watching my 50" from 7'6", I had to move my couch back to 8'6"

saprano · 02-26-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

60" from 6-7 feet?! I get a headache watching my 50" from 7'6", I had to move my couch back to 8'6"

Thats what i was wondering if it was to close. i dont want to get a 50" cause then a few months later im going to wish i went bigger......like i did a year later with the tv i have now. a 50" is huge but i just want to get the biggest i can get and be done.

Sonny · 02-26-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Thats what i was wondering if it was to close. i dont want to get a 50" cause then a few months later im going to wish i went bigger......like i did a year later with the tv i have now. a 50" is huge but i just want to get the biggest i can get and be done.

You will NEVER be "done"!!!!!

saprano · 02-26-2009, 01:54 AM

Yeah i know

graf1k · 02-26-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprano

Thats what i was wondering if it was to close. i dont want to get a 50" cause then a few months later im going to wish i went bigger......like i did a year later with the tv i have now. a 50" is huge but i just want to get the biggest i can get and be done.

Probably a good idea. If I could go back in time about a month to when Amazon had the 6020 on sale for around $3200, I totally would get that over the 5020.

syk69 · 02-26-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprano

What do you guys think about a 60" kuro elite going in a small room? my viewing distance right now from my current tv is about 6, 7 feet. i can go back a little more if i want.

i got a 60 in my bedroom and sit at 7.5-8.5 and its right on the money! when you get used to the 50 its gonna start to seem small trust me. go big!

02-26-2009, 12:39 AM	#73
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	What do you guys think about a 60" kuro elite going in a small room? my viewing distance right now from my current tv is about 6, 7 feet. i can go back a little more if i want. Last edited by saprano; 02-26-2009 at 12:45 AM.

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02-22-2009, 02:06 PM	#61
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	^^^ Glad to hear it fellas. I have a tip that some of the new Pioneer owners might not know??? Since there is nothing in the Pioneer TV menu to be able to see the refresh rate, theres a "trick" to see that purrrty 24Hz 1.Select HDMI input 2.Press Home Menu 3.Enter Setup 4.Enter Option 5.Enter HDMI Input 6.Select PC from the Signal Type submenu 7.Exit menu 8.Press Display to see the refresh rate 9.go back to step #1 and change Signal Type back to Video (make sure to switch back to video!) Hope this comes in handy to all the Pio owners!

02-22-2009, 08:22 PM	#62
syk69 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:43	just had my 6020 calibrated and its insane how much better the picture gets! if anybody has the chance to do it, i recommend it bigtime! the picture just pops out way more and its super super clear. it just feels perfect now haha. i got mine done by d-nice from avsforums and he did one hell of an awesome job!

02-23-2009, 05:27 PM	#65
fuwa Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	How long did the calibration take? Did the calibrator touch the TV or was it all done with the remote?

02-23-2009, 06:16 PM	#67
vega2K Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:68 Blu-ray collection:345 Trading Score:228	I considered calibration for a long time, in fact I contacted D-Nice to get a quote, but I had a hard time believing I would notice a huge difference. Afterall, how do you make what's perfect to me, more perfect? It's like the saying "what's infinity times infinity"? I'm always happy that people do see a huge difference though, because in the future I probably will go for it. In the mean time, I'm saving-up my money to continue in my never ending effort of upgrading and going broke. Next on my list is an external amp and setting-up a dual display set-up with a projector and 90+ screen! Also, I'm a fellow hispanic but have not resorted to drug dealing to support my addiction ...........yet

02-23-2009, 08:16 PM	#68
graf1k Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:🆇🆇🆇🆇 Trading Score:198	So what do you guys all live near D-Nice or what? I'm just afraid to drop money on a claibration as I've seen many a time someone say not all calibrations are made equal and I'd hate to drop that much money and then feel shafted. Maybe when I'm feeling a little braver I'll try the service menu hack and hopefully I won't blow up my TV in the process.

02-24-2009, 02:14 AM	#70
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	lol - so it was $350?! Definitely don't have that kind of money to throw down right now.

02-26-2009, 12:36 AM	#72
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	Finally did what I've been thinking about doing for the past few weeks. But instead of the 5020FD went for the 111FD! Cant wait for my nu toy to arrive on saturday!

02-26-2009, 12:48 AM	#75
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	60" from 6-7 feet?! I get a headache watching my 50" from 7'6", I had to move my couch back to 8'6"

02-26-2009, 01:54 AM	#78
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	Yeah i know

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