Geek Squad "Uber" Calibration - Worth it?

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Originally Posted by MouseRider

- Ability to access the maintenance menus to perform more adjustments.
You can probably download the service menu for your TV for that

OK, thanks for the tips. Where would I look for downloading the service menu for my TV? Actually, I'll start with Google, just didn't know if there would be a better direction.

I think that it is not worth ISF calibration for me. I'll do enough calibration to make it worthwhile, and the viewing environment is not consistent enough (for now) to warrant ISF calibration.

Otherwise, am I on the right track? Further tips?

We really should start a "calibration 101" sticky, where we can post our tips and tools, and also post our model, and the settings we have for it.

Edit: No service menu found for download, but I did find these details:

Below you'll find the settings we found best for viewing the Sharp LC-32GP1U in a completely dark room via the HDMI input with a 1080i source. Your settings may very depending on source, room conditions and personal preference.

--Picture menu--

Picture mode: User
OPC: Off
Backlight: -12
Contrast: +28
Brightness: -1
Color: -5
Tint: 0
Sharpness: -10

--Advanced menu--

Color temp: Low
Black: Off
Monochrome: Off
Film mode: On
Range of OPC:

--Option menu--
Digital noise reduction: Off

I will use these as a start, and do further fine-tuning with the DVD/Blu-ray tools listed above.