Calibrate Your HDTV - Page 15 - Blu-ray Forum

crazyBLUE · 02-13-2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blurayjunkie

Does anyone have PQ settings for the "Sony KDL-40SL150" aka "Sony KDL-40S5100" I am wanting to re tweak my TV ans I would like to know what settings you have, of you happen to have the same TV as me.

Check this thread out for Sony displays. You might find what you are looking for

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=36084

kurb1980 · 04-05-2012, 08:09 PM

Just a what I have noticed?

1) I went to tweak my tv don't use there settings unless you don't want a natural or as the director intended viewing. They have contrasts and sharpness that are set to high. If you want to do it yourself you can get pretty much in the ball-park of what a professional can do. They will get better color saturation settings because they have expensive equipment to do so. But the good news is you can get your picture in ball park with brightness, contrast, and sharpness with diy options.
2) I use Spears & Munsil high definition benchmark blu-ray edition. It cost about $25 which is better than spending hundreds for a tech. If you don't want to buy a picture calibration disc there are many blu-ray titles that have free picture calibration settings built in. I prefer Spears & Munsil only because it explains what to do and gives examples of correct and incorrect settings.
3) What it all boils down to is what you like and if your happy with dynamic picture settings then don't worry. If you desire something better then there are many options out some free, some low cost, or you can pay a professional. Its all relative to how far you want to go to achieve a result you are happy with.

Thanks,

Kurb1980

Deelow537 · 04-06-2012, 01:32 PM

ISF Certified Calibration is the best way to go if you have a good HDTV! If u bought the TV on sale that was in the front of the store there's probably no hope for you.... I paid $400! Worth every penny... Blu-Rays, Video Games & Sports all look great on my set!

PUsokrJosh305 · 04-06-2012, 03:40 PM

I bought a device that was only $150 and a calibration disc to go along with it and it's just as good as an ISF calibration and the cost is far less, plus I can do all of my tvs without spending extra fees!!

paul000 · 06-10-2012, 06:26 PM

Hi, I'm wondering if someone on the forum could help me with this.
I have a Sharp set and have used the AVS disc to calibrate it the best I can. It looks great but I've been experiencing some banding while watching Blus (even with 5-star reference discs). Any tips on how to get rid of this? Before I mess with it too much and have to start all over..I'm pretty new to calibration and the terms, etc

Blu Lemmy · 07-19-2012, 08:58 AM

Hey guys,

I have a Sony KDL-37V5810, abit old now I know, but does anyone have one and could they share the optimum settings for it? The picture is good, but I am sure it could be better, also, I'm on the severe end of colour blindness, so setting up TV picture settings is not my strong suit

jdw89 · 06-15-2013, 07:38 PM

Can anyone provide good settings for a 32 in. Dynex HDTV?

Celtic Bob · 12-24-2013, 03:52 PM

Just got a Samsung 46" Series 5000 LED TV for my parent's Living Room. There is a lot of natural light in the room. They have no DVD or Blu-Ray player. The TV will be used for News, Hockey/Baseball and basic TV watching. I have searched to find the proper setting for the TV as it looks blurred to me. It is hooked up Component for now and showing 720 instead of the 1080 it should. Can anyone help me set this up for them?
Thanks in advance.
b

Shagadelic · 12-24-2013, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celtic Bob

Just got a Samsung 46" Series 5000 LED TV for my parent's Living Room. There is a lot of natural light in the room. They have no DVD or Blu-Ray player. The TV will be used for News, Hockey/Baseball and basic TV watching. I have searched to find the proper setting for the TV as it looks blurred to me. It is hooked up Component for now and showing 720 instead of the 1080 it should. Can anyone help me set this up for them?
Thanks in advance.
b

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19410_10...ung-un40f5000/

Can't say how much I would trust those settings, you be the judge. Also, calibrating at night would be best.
every one should have a calibration disk, but hey, just my opinion. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Disne...Blu-ray/16216/
there's more at the bottom of page.

search google with your model number _ _ _ _5000 led settings.
& as far as 1080 output, Do you parents even have a capable HD cable box?

Celtic Bob · 12-24-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shagadelic

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19410_10...ung-un40f5000/

Can't say how much I would trust those settings, you be the judge. Also, calibrating at night would be best.
every one should have a calibration disk, but hey, just my opinion. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Disne...Blu-ray/16216/
there's more at the bottom of page.

search google with your model number _ _ _ _5000 led settings.
& as far as 1080 output, Do you parents even have a capable HD cable box?

Thank You.
Google was useless to me earlier when I tried. I will check out the link and google with led settings added. Might need to bring my player and Disney Blu with me?
I did get the 1080 working. It was a setting on the tv box that needed to be changed.

theguru14 · 12-24-2013, 10:17 PM

Can someone help me calibrate this TV?

VIZIO - M-Series - 50" Class (49-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 240Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV

Shagadelic · 12-24-2013, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celtic Bob

Thank You.
Google was useless to me earlier when I tried. I will check out the link and google with led settings added. Might need to bring my player and Disney Blu with me?
I did get the 1080 working. It was a setting on the tv box that needed to be changed.

if bringing the blu player and disk are no hassle, ya.
gonna take a while to perfect it...

just search "(model #) settings" in google. leave out LED & Samsung.
cnet settings may be good enough to get you by.

good luck, Merry Christmas.

Shagadelic · 12-24-2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theguru14

Can someone help me calibrate this TV?

VIZIO - M-Series - 50" Class (49-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 240Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV

http://reviews.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/...-settings.html

not sure of your model #
this it?
http://reviews.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/...-settings.html
http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19410_10...ture-settings/

same as above: G O O G L E (model #) settings.

theguru14 · 12-25-2013, 05:37 AM

Mine is the M501 model. I checked the links you gave me, but the M501 doesnt have a Post Calibration Settings link. The guy reviewed the M501 though.

VIZIO - M-Series - 50" Class (49-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 240Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV

Model #M501d-A2R

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shagadelic

http://reviews.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/...-settings.html

not sure of your model #
this it?
http://reviews.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/...-settings.html
http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19410_10...ture-settings/

same as above: G O O G L E (model #) settings.

Shagadelic · 12-25-2013, 08:11 AM

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19410_10...ture-settings/

bam! one-handed in google, copy paste.

m501d-a2r 50 being screen size.
still the same model line.

regaurdless, this may get you by for a while. May not even be what you like.

Pro calibration is King.

theguru14 · 12-25-2013, 08:51 AM

THX! I found that one to. It is #M551, but assuming it will be the same settings for the most part.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shagadelic

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19410_10...ture-settings/

bam! one-handed in google, copy paste.

m501d-a2r 50 being screen size.
still the same model line.

regaurdless, this may get you by for a while. May not even be what you like.

Pro calibration is King.

Blu Myers · 05-09-2014, 05:54 PM

I picked up a new Samsung 55" (55FH6200) last week and after trying out numerous settings from other forum members, I feel this one is the best. With the below settings, you'll get a very film like feel with natural face tones:

Standard
Backlight 9 - set this to your own viewing conditions.
Contrast - 89 or 90
Brightness 34-36
Sharpness 4
Color 33 or 34 anything higher is zany
Tint 52-48 or 51-49
Screen fit

These are off or to your taste:
Dyn con low
Black tone dark
Flesh 0 or -1
Color space auto
White balance......
R off 25
G off 27
B off 23
R gain 20
G gain 24
B gain 25

Gamma -1 or 0
Motion off

Warm 1
Dig noise - off
Mpeg auto
Film mode off
Amp custom - blur 7 judder 5 or 3 I tinker with this or go clear based on content watched or off
Led motion off

jdw89 · 11-21-2014, 05:44 PM

Anyone have any settings for a 40 IN Element LED TV?

deepbreathsanddeath · 11-24-2014, 01:59 AM

So, I was fiddling with my settings last night, trying to get my picture to look right. I was using The Twilight Zone for black and white and Rushmore and Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion for colour.

I used photos from this website and dvdbeaver for reference in trying to get colours, brightness, sharpness etc to match as best I could but honestly I was using my phone to look at the pictures (no computer) and they're not even full 1080p resolution images anyway so who knows if I got it right.

I feel I did a pretty good job but would highly appreciate anyone else's advice if there's someone who know's a fair bit about proper television calibration. It's a Sony Bravia 40EX520.

smileyousonofab**** · 11-24-2014, 02:47 AM

I've got a 42 inch insignia led 60 hz anyone have some calibrated settings for it? Thanks and happy Thanksgiving.

04-05-2012, 08:09 PM	#282
kurb1980 New Member Member since:Mar 2012	Spears & Munsil Just a what I have noticed? 1) I went to tweak my tv don't use there settings unless you don't want a natural or as the director intended viewing. They have contrasts and sharpness that are set to high. If you want to do it yourself you can get pretty much in the ball-park of what a professional can do. They will get better color saturation settings because they have expensive equipment to do so. But the good news is you can get your picture in ball park with brightness, contrast, and sharpness with diy options. 2) I use Spears & Munsil high definition benchmark blu-ray edition. It cost about $25 which is better than spending hundreds for a tech. If you don't want to buy a picture calibration disc there are many blu-ray titles that have free picture calibration settings built in. I prefer Spears & Munsil only because it explains what to do and gives examples of correct and incorrect settings. 3) What it all boils down to is what you like and if your happy with dynamic picture settings then don't worry. If you desire something better then there are many options out some free, some low cost, or you can pay a professional. Its all relative to how far you want to go to achieve a result you are happy with. Thanks, Kurb1980

06-10-2012, 06:26 PM	#285
paul000 Active Member Member since:Jun 2012	Banding? Hi, I'm wondering if someone on the forum could help me with this. I have a Sharp set and have used the AVS disc to calibrate it the best I can. It looks great but I've been experiencing some banding while watching Blus (even with 5-star reference discs). Any tips on how to get rid of this? Before I mess with it too much and have to start all over..I'm pretty new to calibration and the terms, etc

05-09-2014, 05:54 PM	#297
Blu Myers Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	I picked up a new Samsung 55" (55FH6200) last week and after trying out numerous settings from other forum members, I feel this one is the best. With the below settings, you'll get a very film like feel with natural face tones: Standard Backlight 9 - set this to your own viewing conditions. Contrast - 89 or 90 Brightness 34-36 Sharpness 4 Color 33 or 34 anything higher is zany Tint 52-48 or 51-49 Screen fit These are off or to your taste: Dyn con low Black tone dark Flesh 0 or -1 Color space auto White balance...... R off 25 G off 27 B off 23 R gain 20 G gain 24 B gain 25 Gamma -1 or 0 Motion off Warm 1 Dig noise - off Mpeg auto Film mode off Amp custom - blur 7 judder 5 or 3 I tinker with this or go clear based on content watched or off Led motion off Last edited by Blu Myers; 05-09-2014 at 05:56 PM.

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04-06-2012, 01:32 PM	#283
Deelow537 Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:243	ISF Certified Calibration is the best way to go if you have a good HDTV! If u bought the TV on sale that was in the front of the store there's probably no hope for you.... I paid $400! Worth every penny... Blu-Rays, Video Games & Sports all look great on my set!

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PUsokrJosh305 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:488 DVD collection:11	I bought a device that was only $150 and a calibration disc to go along with it and it's just as good as an ISF calibration and the cost is far less, plus I can do all of my tvs without spending extra fees!!

07-19-2012, 08:58 AM	#286
Blu Lemmy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:On my sofa 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:722 DVD collection:108 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:2	Hey guys, I have a Sony KDL-37V5810, abit old now I know, but does anyone have one and could they share the optimum settings for it? The picture is good, but I am sure it could be better, also, I'm on the severe end of colour blindness, so setting up TV picture settings is not my strong suit

06-15-2013, 07:38 PM	#287
jdw89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Tulsa, OK 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:952 DVD collection:77 Digital collection:106 Trading Score:159	Can anyone provide good settings for a 32 in. Dynex HDTV?

12-24-2013, 03:52 PM	#288
Celtic Bob Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:The Rock Blu-ray collection:120	Just got a Samsung 46" Series 5000 LED TV for my parent's Living Room. There is a lot of natural light in the room. They have no DVD or Blu-Ray player. The TV will be used for News, Hockey/Baseball and basic TV watching. I have searched to find the proper setting for the TV as it looks blurred to me. It is hooked up Component for now and showing 720 instead of the 1080 it should. Can anyone help me set this up for them? Thanks in advance. b

12-24-2013, 10:17 PM	#291
theguru14 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:38 Trading Score:243	Can someone help me calibrate this TV? VIZIO - M-Series - 50" Class (49-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 240Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV

12-25-2013, 08:11 AM	#295
Shagadelic Special Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:1003 Trading Score:5	http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19410_10...ture-settings/ bam! one-handed in google, copy paste. m501d-a2r 50 being screen size. still the same model line. regaurdless, this may get you by for a while. May not even be what you like. Pro calibration is King.

11-21-2014, 05:44 PM	#298
jdw89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Tulsa, OK 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:952 DVD collection:77 Digital collection:106 Trading Score:159	Anyone have any settings for a 40 IN Element LED TV?

11-24-2014, 01:59 AM	#299
deepbreathsanddeath Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia Blu-ray collection:1077 Blu-ray reviews: 109 Trading Score:38	So, I was fiddling with my settings last night, trying to get my picture to look right. I was using The Twilight Zone for black and white and Rushmore and Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion for colour. I used photos from this website and dvdbeaver for reference in trying to get colours, brightness, sharpness etc to match as best I could but honestly I was using my phone to look at the pictures (no computer) and they're not even full 1080p resolution images anyway so who knows if I got it right. I feel I did a pretty good job but would highly appreciate anyone else's advice if there's someone who know's a fair bit about proper television calibration. It's a Sony Bravia 40EX520.

11-24-2014, 02:47 AM	#300
smileyousonofab**** Power Member Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Irving, Texas 4K collection:469 Blu-ray collection:1138 DVD collection:62 MA collection:1 Digital collection:217 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:263	I've got a 42 inch insignia led 60 hz anyone have some calibrated settings for it? Thanks and happy Thanksgiving.

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