Calibrate Your HDTV

[crackinhedz]

this thread is not the place to post your settings.

Thanks

[DRC72]

I just ordered the Monster HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD.... I can't wait to get it so I can calibrate my TV properly. Thanks for the link.

[EvilE981]

Hey guys does the Digital Video Essential: HD Basics come with the blue scale glasses? Every test I have done via the the THX or 7769 sony trick on select dvd/blu disks all require the blue filter for 1 of the tests. I haven't found a pair to buy. If this Disk come with a filter it sounds like a good buy.

[joshie]

Originally Posted by EvilE981

Hey guys does the Digital Video Essential: HD Basics come with the blue scale glasses? Every test I have done via the the THX or 7769 sony trick on select dvd/blu disks all require the blue filter for 1 of the tests. I haven't found a pair to buy. If this Disk come with a filter it sounds like a good buy.

Yes the DVE HD basics comes with blue filter.

[ControlCAL]

For those who own Pioneer Plasmas or Mitsubishi Projectors, ControlCAL may be of interest to you for calibration.

More Manufacturer and Model Support to come...

[crackinhedz]

ControlCAL, the same controlcal from avsforums?

welcome!

[[1080-p]]

Originally Posted by jmlalit5

Wow! I must have the HDTV with the worst display settings of all time!
I can't get anything to work out well. It seems that brightness ends up impacting every other setting. When I get every setting right I watch a blu-ray disc and the blacks are a bright grey! So, I turn it down to where it looks black and go back to see if I can see the pluge bars and they don't show up unless I:
A: Turn contrast to 0 (The lower the contrast the more visible it is)
or
B: Forget about seeing the pluge bars and just leave it alone

I'm completely frustrated with my TV!
It's an Insignia brand 1080i HDTV (bought it just for the cheap price, and didn't really know much then)

Any help?

Or should I just be looking for a new TV? (Got some great help on that earlier this month and am close to a final decision)

Just trying to make this set last a little longer and running at full quality.

not sure about insignia but on my samsung i suggest turn down gamma and brightness and don't turn off any features

[ControlCAL]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

ControlCAL, the same controlcal from avsforums?

welcome!

Thank you....

Yes, turbe on AVS and the ControlCAL Forum and www.CalibrationForums.com..

[swifty7]

it literally took me forever to calibrate my samsung ln-t5265F, I just couldn't find the proper settings until recent. Now my hdtv looks incredible, all the colors look very natural and sharp.

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by swifty7

it literally took me forever to calibrate my samsung ln-t5265F, I just couldn't find the proper settings until recent. Now my hdtv looks incredible, all the colors look very natural and sharp.

I have a 50" Samsung DLP -- where might I find one of these DVD's I hear/read about on occasion here?

[crobb666]

Hello all,

My name is Corey Robb, I am a THX Certified Video Calibrator looking for new clients and I reside on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada.
If anyone out there in this area or in BC is looking to have thier video display professionally calibrated please email me at: crobb@telus.net

Sincerely,

Corey Robb

[kalW]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

GREYSCALE & COLOUR CALIBRATION FOR DUMMIES

Thanks for posting a link to my guide! You asked if it was ok and it definitely is of course - the guide's for everyone to use!



Link: GREYSCALE & COLOUR CALIBRATION FOR DUMMIES »

Some background:

Over 250 hours of research and writing have gone into this guide.

This guide came about as the do-it-yourself (DIY) crowd has been asking more and more about greyscale calibration over the years. With reliable colorimeters now under $150 USD and excellent free software like ColorHCFR available, it's a no-brainer that all DIY enthusiasts have some sort of colorimeter in their toolbox.

Countless number of calibration guides have been published prior to this one. Some of them quite good. The problem I found is that most assume that the reader already has the required equipment and knows exactly how to set it up properly. Most guides also assume that the reader has a good understanding of terms like D65, stimulus, CIE, etc. Some even provide links to highly technical documents as "required reading". Yes, many of these documents are very informative, but not everyone wants to earn a doctorate in colorimetry so that they can set their greyscale properly.

My guide takes a step backwards and makes the assumption that the reader has absolutely no knowledge of colour calibration. In fact, this guide assumes that the reader doesn't even *know* what "greyscale calibration" is! I explain what it is, why it's important, list the tools needed, where to get them, and walk you through the process from start to finish.

I hope you find it useful. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Those not comfortable with a DIY approach should consider hiring a pro. For those that would never consider hiring a pro or simply want to learn a bit more, this guide is for you. Whether you attempt to perform the calibration yourself or hire a professional, please consider having your display calibrated. You will be astounded by the resulting difference in picture quality.

Comments and feedback are appreciated!

Kal

[CELTICSMETS]

To crackinhedz or anyone that can help . i have a sony 60" lcd kdf e60a20 1080i . the tv is connected to a str-da4300es a/v receiver and bdp-s350 player all with hdmi 1.3 cat. 2 cable. monoprice i luv u. ok not working now, riding the unemployment train til i find a new job. So pro. calibration might b a while away. now my next options r i guess (sony pic. blu calib. ; THX Optimizer or DVE blu.) ive done the sony one already yesterday. the picture looks better but should i also do the others DIY calibrations?does any DIY videos have sound calibration? or the receivers Digital Cinema™ Auto Calibration with stereo mic would do the trick and if not, which 1 does . are they any setting or mode on the receiver tht will benefit picture/sound quality or once i connect everything to receiver with hdmi cables it happens automatically? a couple of more questions thanks so much ahead of time . the receiver have a feature that even after reading i dont fully understand.( Accepts x.v.Color (xvYCC) and Deep Color?thanks again

[crackinhedz]

CELTICSMETS,

Give this disc a try: Spears & Munsil BD

As far as the audio goes, I would let your receivers auto setup do that.

Also, for the BD player settings:

BD Audio = Direct
Dynamic Range = Wide


that should about do it.

[crackinhedz]

...oh, and don't worry about deep color.

[CELTICSMETS]

thanks crankin u the man

[DMC1973]

Hi there,

Can I ask a quick question "BD Audio = Direct", why? What does this actually do?

Dumb maybe but hey, I'm a newbie.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by DMC1973

Hi there,

Can I ask a quick question "BD Audio = Direct", why? What does this actually do?

Dumb maybe but hey, I'm a newbie.

There are two options:

Mix
Direct


Mix is when the player decodes, Direct is when the player sends bitstream for the receiver to decode.

[DMC1973]

cool, thanks for that.

[CELTICSMETS]

hey crackin whts good . like i said earlier i did the sony blu dvd calibration rite 2day i just got the THX blue glasses and 2morrow ill get the DVE(bluray) do i do either one after i did the sony one already. also i read the GREYSCALE & COLOUR CALIBRATION FOR DUMMIES (great BTW) if i get the spyder2tv and follow in directions do i still need a pro. calibration cause i found a a/v store that well do it 4 $300. and they'll use the sevice menu.