Recommendations for calibrating Sony 52xbr5

[pseudotrash]

Hi,
I know there are probably many threads but I am pressed for time as I have company coming over today to watch the Resident Evil Trilogy. I just got the TV a couple of days ago and only had the opportunity to really turn it on for about 20 minutes yesterday. Factory settings aren't great and I would like to make an impression with the Blu set-up. Any suggestions on settings? Thanks!

[nhaase]

Go to the "calibrate your HDTV" thread in the HDTV section of these forums, and use the "7669" easter egg on Sony Blu-ray movies.

[pseudotrash]

I did and am in the process of burning the Avchd file to DVD now. Thank you. I was just wondering if someone had a couple of quick suggestions on settings before I spent an hour or so reading everything. Thanks again!

[JasonR]

Step 1. Turn Sharpness Down

[pseudotrash]

Thanks. I should have posted I have Directv HR20 HD and Sony Blu-ray S300. Both are connected HDMI into my STR-DA4300ES receiver with one HDMI to TV. I read since that is the case, I should toggle between customized "cinema" and "custom" settings for each viewing option.

[PhillyJim]

I've had my 52xbr5 for a little over a month now and have been using these settings. Someone had posted them on another forum.

HDMI – 1080p24 (1080p24 Blu-ray/HD-DVD & PS3)

Mode: Cinema
Backlight: 4
Picture: 95
Brightness: 50
Color: 62 (Only with 1080p24 sources)
Hue: 0 - Middle
Sharpness: 30
Color Temp: Warm 2
Noise Reduction: Off
Mpeg Noise Reduction: Off
DRC: Off
Black Corrector: Off
ACE: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear White: Off
Color Space: Standard
Live Color: Off

White Balance:
Red Gain: -1
Green Gain: -4
Blue Gain: 0
Red Bias: 0
Green Bias: -3
Blue Bias: 0

Detail Enhancer: Low
Edge Enhancer: Off
Motion Enhancer:
Cinemotion: Auto1
Video Color Space (x.v.color): Off
Color Matrix: Auto
Game/Text: Off
Light Sensor: Off
Display Area: Full Pixel

HDMI – 1080i60 & 1080p60 (Cable, Satellite, Xbox 360 & Non 1080p24 Hi-Def Players)

Mode: Custom
Backlight: 3
Picture: 95
Brightness: 52
Color: 55
Hue: 0 - Middle
Sharpness: 30
Color Temp: Warm 2
Noise Reduction: Off (Low for Cable/Satellite)
Mpeg Noise Reduction: Off
DRC: Off
Black Corrector: Off
ACE: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear White: Off
Color Space: Standard
Live Color: Off

White Balance:
Red Gain: -1
Green Gain: -4
Blue Gain: 0
Red Bias: 0
Green Bias: -3
Blue Bias: 0

Detail Enhancer: Low
Edge Enhancer: Off
Motion Enhancer: Off / Standard (Personal Preference)
Cinemotion: Auto1
Video Color Space (x.v.color): Off
Color Matrix: Auto
Game/Text: Off
Light Sensor: Off
Display Area: Full Pixel

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by pseudotrash

I did and am in the process of burning the Avchd file to DVD now.

I used this file, and was not very impressed.

[pseudotrash]

Originally Posted by PhillyJim

I've had my 52xbr5 for a little over a month now and have been using these settings. Someone had posted them on another forum.

HDMI – 1080p24 (1080p24 Blu-ray/HD-DVD & PS3)

Mode: Cinema
Backlight: 4
Picture: 95
Brightness: 50
Color: 62 (Only with 1080p24 sources)
Hue: 0 - Middle
Sharpness: 30
Color Temp: Warm 2
Noise Reduction: Off
Mpeg Noise Reduction: Off
DRC: Off
Black Corrector: Off
ACE: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear White: Off
Color Space: Standard
Live Color: Off

White Balance:
Red Gain: -1
Green Gain: -4
Blue Gain: 0
Red Bias: 0
Green Bias: -3
Blue Bias: 0

Detail Enhancer: Low
Edge Enhancer: Off
Motion Enhancer:
Cinemotion: Auto1
Video Color Space (x.v.color): Off
Color Matrix: Auto
Game/Text: Off
Light Sensor: Off
Display Area: Full Pixel

HDMI – 1080i60 & 1080p60 (Cable, Satellite, Xbox 360 & Non 1080p24 Hi-Def Players)

Mode: Custom
Backlight: 3
Picture: 95
Brightness: 52
Color: 55
Hue: 0 - Middle
Sharpness: 30
Color Temp: Warm 2
Noise Reduction: Off (Low for Cable/Satellite)
Mpeg Noise Reduction: Off
DRC: Off
Black Corrector: Off
ACE: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear White: Off
Color Space: Standard
Live Color: Off

White Balance:
Red Gain: -1
Green Gain: -4
Blue Gain: 0
Red Bias: 0
Green Bias: -3
Blue Bias: 0

Detail Enhancer: Low
Edge Enhancer: Off
Motion Enhancer: Off / Standard (Personal Preference)
Cinemotion: Auto1
Video Color Space (x.v.color): Off
Color Matrix: Auto
Game/Text: Off
Light Sensor: Off
Display Area: Full Pixel

Thanks man. I actually set it up with the same settings. At first, it seemed a little dark... but after watching a few minutes felt the pq was great. I'll probably leave it at this setting. Thanks again.

[pseudotrash]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I used this file, and was not very impressed.

Neither was I.