Any Nashville ISF calibrators? Possibly specializing in Panasonic panels?

Any Nashville ISF calibrators? Possibly specializing in Panasonic panels?

I don't want to rain on your Question but here is what I have found regarding Certified ISF Tech's in the Nashville, TN. area.

Yes there are some that are Certified but what I have found out is that they work for Audio Video Dealers. Meaning I think it is really going to be extremely hard to get one to do your set.

They are like so covered up that even when you purchase the Projector and or TV from them you have to wait in line to get them to do your system.

Also it (Seems) that these dealers that have those Certified ISF Techs on board are in the real High End of the AV Equipment lines.

I found a dealer that their add said they had this person but when I E-Mailed about the Cost and when could I get it done I (NEVER) received a (REPLY).

So I hope you have much better luck. :)

Terry

Franklin, TN

I'm searching for a calibrator near the Jacksonville, FL area for my Sammy HLT6189S. Is there anyone experienced with my set that you guys can recommend?

Any Nashville ISF calibrators? Possibly specializing in Panasonic panels?schtebie, I've sent you an AVS private message.

I'm searching for a calibrator near the Jacksonville, FL area for my Sammy HLT6189S. Is there anyone experienced with my set that you guys can recommend?Here's a link to calibrators at the ISF Forum who serve the Florida market, either locally or via tours.

http://www.isfforum.com/sobi2/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/Florida.html

Here's a link to calibrators at the ISF Forum who serve the Florida market, either locally or via tours.

http://www.isfforum.com/sobi2/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/Florida.html

hi there,

I was looking at your website and your pice list is from 2005 has there been any price changes since then?

also i have a Sony KDL-46XBR2 what would i need to be done to get the best picture quality out of it? im just getting into this A/V thing..

hi there,

I was looking at your website and your pice list is from 2005 has there been any price changes since then?

also i have a Sony KDL-46XBR2 what would i need to be done to get the best picture quality out of it? im just getting into this A/V thing..In ways, calibrations have become a bit more difficult over the years, cost of equipment has gone up, however calibration fees have remained constant for the past few years.

Don't wait, get a calibration before prices increase!

hi there,

I was looking at your website and your pice list is from 2005 has there been any price changes since then?

also i have a Sony KDL-46XBR2 what would i need to be done to get the best picture quality out of it? im just getting into this A/V thing..Krzykrl,

Yes, my price list has not changed since 2005. If you'd like to discuss calibration of your Sony XBR, give me a call anytime on the number below. I'd be happy to explain the process and how your display would benefit.

I make it down to Pembroke Pines every now and then.
If you have a couple more buddies that would be interested I would be willing to make a trip. Would be a slight travel cost involved. I am located in Jacksonville Florida.

I would like to have my Pio 6010 plasma calibrated....I am in between Miami and Ft.Lauderdale.

Hello all. I am Stephen Cooper at Digital Video Calibrations. I am an ISF Certified Calibrator serving Jacksonville Florida and the surrounding areas.

My equipment is as follows:

Datacolor Colorfacts Professional 7.0
Gretagmacbeth Eye-One Beamer spectroradiometer
Sencore OTC1000 Color Pro Color Analyzer with CP6000 software
Sencore VP403C Video Pro Multimedia Video Generator

Got ISF Certified March of this year, but have been calibrating and tweaking as a hobbyist for the past couple years.

You can contact me at (904) 251-4932 for more information.
You can also email me at stephen.cooper@digitalvideocalibrations.com
http://www.digitalvideocalibrations.com

Looking to have my 1 year old Hitachi 51F710S fully calibrated for the first time. I'm located in Norco, Ca 92860.
Thanks

Looking to have my 1 year old Hitachi 51F710S fully calibrated for the first time. I'm located in Norco, Ca 92860.
Thanks


I specialize in CRT tech.


Mr Bob

Looking to have my 1 year old Hitachi 51F710S fully calibrated for the first time. I'm located in Norco, Ca 92860.
ThanksI am in Whittier, CA and cover your area. I to have lots of experience with CRT front and rear projection.

I live in Bremerton, WA, about 20 miles due west of Seattle, WA. I want my a/v equipment calibrated. Does anyone have any recommedations?

Samsung HLS5087WX DLP TV
Samsung BD-P1400 Blue-ray disc player
Dish VIP622 DVR
Denon AVR-1906 receiver
Definitive Technology 5.1 speakers

I live in Bremerton, WA, about 20 miles due west of Seattle, WA. I want my a/v equipment calibrated. Does anyone have any recommedations?

Samsung HLS5087WX DLP TV
Samsung BD-P1400 Blue-ray disc player
Dish VIP622 DVR
Denon AVR-1906 receiver
Definitive Technology 5.1 speakers

I can get with you next time I visit my brother in your area.


Mr Bob

Has anyone heard of Audio video synergy in phillipsburg nj? I have a 32" Sharp would it be worth it to get a tv this size calibrated? Any suggestions on who to use in central/west NJ or eastern PA? Many thanks. -jp

I live in Chicago, about 10-15 miles north of O'Hare aiport. Looking for recommendations for someone to calibrate my PRO-150FD. Thanks.

Alexsandor,

I am going to be in Chicago from Tuesday, Nov 27 through Saturday, Dec 1, and I have extensive experience with Pioneer Elite plasmas. I usually stay in Itasca, so your location is no problem for me.

You can read more about my services and experience by clicking here (http://www.isfforum.com/Details/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/Illinois/Clearly-Resolved.html)

Please feel free to call me on the number below, or on (314) 226-1705.

Hi all,

Looking for someone to calibrate my Samsung LN-T3253, with Onkyo SR605, and Toshiba HD-A3 in the Denver Metro area. Located in Wheat Ridge, please PM me your contact info and rates if available.

Thanks!

I am curious as to who out there feels like they are qualified and ready for the image structure realignments that CRT tech demands.

Most ISF agents know nothing of what CRT tech requires, in terms of regular optics cleaning, optical focusing, blooming/convergence separation and how these relate to Torch Mode high light content viewing, geometry and convergence realignment, overscan reduction - what it takes to remedy the mess doing so causes to your picture, even tho it is a badly needed op in CRT tech - and (usually only on the front projectors but sometimes on the CRT RPTVs) the finer points of astigmatism and scheimpflug.

Many people who want calibrations own CRT based equipment, both front and rear projection type, and hopefully those who are considering buying new who HAVE older CRT equipment, will be holding off once they realize how incredible an image CRT is capable of. CRT tech can be made to be relatively ageless for the first 10 years, with the proper care and feeding.

If you want to see what CRT tech is really capable of, search out the "Don't Dump your CRT RPTV!" in the Rear Projection Display, and "Screenshots War!!!!!!!", in the Front Projection section threads, at www.avsforum.com.


Repair techs are usually abysmally ignorant of ANY type of calibration practices, so don't look for them to help you with CRT tech calibrations. With the exception of Chuck Williams, Robert Busch, Robert Fischer, myself and maybe a few others, who are both calibrators and qualified repair techs at the same time.

But ISF does NOT teach CRT tech, and very few ISF calibrators know it cold. Those who do are becoming more and more of the minority, as fixed pixel tightens its stranglehold on all new sets sold. CRT tech is all but gone from the retail marketplace as we speak.

It WON'T be coming back!

I want to be sure owners of CRT tech are knowledgeable enough to ask their prospective calibrators about this BEFORE they sign them up!

I for one am qualified on all of the above, and can't say who else knows ALL of it, but the following are fellow calibrators who are experienced and have already attained critical mass on this stuff, and know enough to find out whatever they would need to in short order, if they don't already. I know Doug (DropTheRemote) is also so qualified, along with the retired Craig Miller, who was a Mit specialist, and the present day Craig Rounds.

So is Chuck Williams, Robert Busch, Gregg Loewen, Michael Chen, Robert Fischer, Louis Carliner, Jim Doolittle, Jim Burns, Steve (Cheezmo) Martin...

Who else? Chime in -

You might also let us know if you know how to realign color decoders to get rid of red push, which is something that is also needed on fixed pixel tech, if such devices offer realignment registers for it. (I was trained by Paul Carleton himself, former video cameraman and owner and creator of www.***************.com, on this one. Tutorials are readily available on the SPot on how it's done, if you are a member -)


Mr Bob

I for one am qualified on all of the above, and can't say who else knows ALL of it, but the following are fellow calibrators who are experienced and have already attained critical mass on this stuff, and know enough to find out whatever they would need to in short order, if they don't already. I know Doug (DropTheRemote) is also so qualified, along with the retired Craig Miller, who was a Mit specialist, and the present day Craig Rounds.

So is Chuck Williams, Robert Busch, Gregg Loewen, Michael Chen, Robert Fischer, Louis Carliner, Jim Doolittle, Jim Burns, Steve (Cheezmo) Martin...

Who else? Chime in -

You might also let us know if you know how to realign color decoders to get rid of red push, which is something that is also needed on fixed pixel tech, if such devices offer realignment registers for it. (I was trained by Paul Carleton himself, former video cameraman and owner and creator of www.***************.com, on this one. Tutorials are readily available on the SPot on how it's done, if you are a member -)


Mr Bob

You can add me to the list, Mr Bob. I learned on my Mits VS-60803 CRT RPTV, one of the most tweakable sets ever. I started out when CRT RPTVs were still king, and have done many, many Toshiba, Mits, Pioneer, and Hitachi sets. I've calibrated G70s, G90s, Electrohomes, NECs, Ampros, Barcos, Dwins, etc with superb results. I have also established a reputation on Sony direct view CRT sets like the XBR960. Color decoding adjustment is no problem as well.

There are probably many that are proficient on CRT technology, just not actively focusing, or specializing in CRT only. Having started with CRT projectors, then migrating into ISF, I am quite at ease with CRTs, front projection, rear projection or direct view. I also do all the current displays, LCD, Plasma, DLP, LCoS....... all with current, up to date test equipment.........

Great! Keep 'em coming.

I forgot to mention Eliab of Avical, in the Northeast part of the country, and Leo Vilosolda (sp?), in Canada...


Mr Bob

I'm an old CRT guy myself if anyone needs help. I go back to the ole' "board full 'o trim pots" days and the GE Imagers, Panny and Kloss 60Hz video only dinosaurs:) That was even before Sam got his thing going:eek:

Damn, I'm old:(

Wow Bob, that list you left was a who's who from the old original AVS days back before anyone knew who we were!!! Do you remember guys like Deniz Mutlu and the gurus that got chased from the forum because of all the "new" HDTV trolls that thought because they bought their first HDTV they were all of the sudden an expert on the subject:rolleyes:

Oh, the good ole' days........

Gee, I feel totally slighted! :rolleyes:


Ken Whitcomb

not in need yet, but Im wondering if anyone is available in the new orleans area. also interested in pricing.

Gee, I feel totally slighted! :rolleyes:


Ken Whitcomb

Jees, Ken, how did that happen??? And after I PERSONALLY saw the results of your work, on Cliffy's G90 double-stack in Indiana on my Chicago tour! Blew me away!

:confused:

Ken is one of the best! Cliff rates him an 11 on a scale of 10!

Sorry, Ken, my bad!

;)


Mr Bob

There are probably many that are proficient on CRT technology, just not actively focusing, or specializing in CRT only. Having started with CRT projectors, then migrating into ISF, I am quite at ease with CRTs, front projection, rear projection or direct view. I also do all the current displays, LCD, Plasma, DLP, LCoS....... all with current, up to date test equipment.........

Thanks Glen,

Well worded! I'm comfortable with CRT technolgy, including knowledge of color decoding.

Cheers

including knowledge of color decoding.

Cheers

That's a good feather in your bonnet!

;)

Mr Bob

I live in Chicago, about 10-15 miles north of O'Hare aiport. Looking for recommendations for someone to calibrate my PRO-150FD. Thanks.

Man if you live in chicago, UMR is the best imo. Heck I think he is the best regardless of were you live. WWW.accucal.org He can make the pro 150 perfect.

Has anyone heard of Audio video synergy in phillipsburg nj? I have a 32" Sharp would it be worth it to get a tv this size calibrated? Any suggestions on who to use in central/west NJ or eastern PA? Many thanks. -jp

It's up to you whether you think you should have your set calibrated----if you're not happy with the current image, then you should.

I've utilized Eliab at Avical for both of my calibrations....a 50" RP Toshiba HDX82 and a 50" Zenith Plasma Z50PX2D. Totally satisfied with the job he did...as well as the information he passed along...on both TV's.

I believe he's based out of either the Jersey City or Bayonne area.

It's up to you whether you think you should have your set calibrated----if you're not happy with the current image, then you should.This is sort of a double edged sword. I have yet to see a display that didn't benefit from calibration. Some more than others, definately those competing on the showroom floors. I have had customers say "the picture looks great, I don't see the need for calibration" then, after calibration, "Wow, I can't believe the difference...."

If you don't get a calibration, you don't know what you are missing and run the risk of not getting the full enjoyment from your purchase.

Man if you live in chicago, UMR is the best imo. Heck I think he is the best regardless of were you live. WWW.accucal.org He can make the pro 150 perfect.

Yeah, I have seen lots of his posts. He knows his stuff.


Mr Bob

Hi Mr. Bob! Thanks for the reply. When do you think you'll be up this way to see your bro'?

I can get with you next time I visit my brother in your area.


Mr Bob
oops...sorry about that, Bob.

Hi Mr. Bob! Thanks for the reply. When do you think you'll be up this way to see your bro'?

DK right now, he just took out a vacation rental in Austin to be a snowbird for the winter, will be there a month.

I am considering going to Portland for Xmas, tho, so maybe we could work something out there.

Contact me and we'll talk about it -


Mr Bob

DK right now, he just took out a vacation rental in Austin to be a snowbird for the winter, will be there a month.

I am considering going to Portland for Xmas, tho, so maybe we could work something out there.

Contact me and we'll talk about it -


Mr Bob
I'll call you Monday, if that's okay...

Looking for feedback from anyone whose had their set calibrated by the ISF-trained guys who work out of the Magnolia store in Old Orchard/Skokie. Happy with the outcome? Did they seem knowledgeable? Did they spend the time necessary to achieve good results?

Also, I'm generally looking for any recommendations for calibrators in the Chicago area. Thanks.

I am looking for ISF calibration for my Panasonic TH-50PH9. I have a Toshiba A2 and Panasonic BD30. I feel the PQ of my display to be very good but I am sure calibrated correctly it could be much better. I also feel with the money I have invested in my system the cost of a proper calibration would be money very well spent.

I am located in So. Maine so I guess someone in the So. Maine, So. NH or north of Boston area would work. Or someone that is doing a tour in my area. Thanks in advance for any help.

Bill

We'll if I can't get this question answered here....

I have a Panasonic TH-42PE7U (just purchased) and
I am interested to find out if I can expect my power consumption to be reduced from the "published" out of the box specs with a calibration.

thanks in advance.

Looking for feedback from anyone whose had their set calibrated by the ISF-trained guys who work out of the Magnolia store in Old Orchard/Skokie. Happy with the outcome? Did they seem knowledgeable? Did they spend the time necessary to achieve good results?

Also, I'm generally looking for any recommendations for calibrators in the Chicago area. Thanks.

I have an opening on December 11th in your area. If you are interested in my services drop me a note at jeff@accucalhd.com.

I'll be heading down south in about a month or so. Wanted to know if anyone in the Pembroke Pines area are in need of getting their displays calibrated. PM me if anyone is interested.

Regards,
Stephen Cooper
Digital Video Calibrations LLC.

I am looking for ISF calibration for my Panasonic TH-50PH9. I have a Toshiba A2 and Panasonic BD30. I feel the PQ of my display to be very good but I am sure calibrated correctly it could be much better. I also feel with the money I have invested in my system the cost of a proper calibration would be money very well spent.

I am located in So. Maine so I guess someone in the So. Maine, So. NH or north of Boston area would work. Or someone that is doing a tour in my area. Thanks in advance for any help.

BillBill,

Gregg Loewen, who travels much of the country, is based in Maine and I believe he is due to be back there in mid-December.

You can learn more about Gregg at www.lionav.com.

We'll if I can't get this question answered here....

I have a Panasonic TH-42PE7U (just purchased) and
I am interested to find out if I can expect my power consumption to be reduced from the "published" out of the box specs with a calibration.

thanks in advance.The short answer is "probably yes." For plasma, power savings likely would be somewhere on the order of 10%, but this depends on several factors, including whether you are measuring from the factory default settings or some other baseline.

On balance, 10% is probably not enough in power savings for most consumers to justify the cost of calibration. But, of course, the primary point of calibration is accurate imaging -- so you really need to consider the power reduction, if applicable, to be a bonus.

Here's an item that appeared at the ISF Forum about this a few months ago, though it doesn't directly address your specific question about plasma displays.

http://www.isfforum.com/Video-Savant/Video-Calibration/Climate-Expert-Says-Plasma-Owners-Should-be-Taxed.html

AVS Newbie here,

Looking for calibration in the Colorado Springs area. I have an HLS6187WX and TXSR805 in desperate need of some professional tweaking. Please PM with any contact info and rates. Thanks a million.

Looking for a calibration for a Panasonic PT-AE2000U in the Windsor.Ontario or Detroit Michgan area willing to come to Windsor area please PM me.

Calibration needed for a Zenith HD Pro 900X CRT projector. This includes adjusting the projector so that it projects into screen unskewed. If at a reasonable price, may also use services for calibration of Panasonic TH50PX-75U. I am in the Dayton/Columbus/Cincinnati area in Ohio. Please PM me if you are interested in doing the calibration.

Professional calibration services requested.

Location: Yonkers, NY (lower Westchester county... very near NYC, NJ, CT, Rockland county)

Equipment: Sony KDS-55A2020 rear projection TV (SXRD)

When: Anytime after Christmas 2007(or before?). I'm in no rush, and besides I already got enough bills for the holidays. So if you're not from NY but have plans to be in the area at some point in the next couple months, please let me know.

;)

Hi,

I am located in NYC and have been servicing the Tri-state area for 14 years. Please send me an email to the address in my signature and I will send you nmore info on my services, the cost and the equipment I use. Thanks!

best,

Professional calibration services requested.

Location: Yonkers, NY (lower Westchester county... very near NYC, NJ, CT, Rockland county)

Equipment: Sony KDS-55A2020 rear projection TV (SXRD)

When: Anytime after Christmas 2007(or before?). I'm in no rush, and besides I already got enough bills for the holidays. So if you're not from NY but have plans to be in the area at some point in the next couple months, please let me know.

;)

Calibration needed for a Zenith HD Pro 900X CRT projector. This includes adjusting the projector so that it projects into screen unskewed. If at a reasonable price, may also use services for calibration of Panasonic TH50PX-75U. I am in the Dayton/Columbus/Cincinnati area in Ohio. Please PM me if you are interested in doing the calibration.

I don't recognize the model number - don't keep track of those, on all brands - but if this is a CRT RPTV, I think you can trust that if it is a 65", then it has 9" guns. Which makes its potential just a cut above the normal 65", with 7" guns.

I just recalibrated one last year that I had already calibrated several years before, and it came out exquisite. No aging problems at all. Looked every bit what you'd expect out of a finely tuned CRT triple-gun, a format which is still top shelf, IMHO.

One owner recently replied on a thread with, "Why don't they realize that CRT is a (fully) mature format, not an obsolete one?"

Very fine machine -

;)

Mr Bob

I have a 32" Sharp would it be worth it to get a tv this size calibrated?



Size is really not the determining factor here. If it is big enough to suck you in, and make your suspension of disbelief strong enough to spirit you away to some other reality, it's big enough.


What I do in this situation is go with minimum charges and see where that leads.

For the travel plus a fully applicable $150, I will do a checkout on your set. If it is the virgin birth and passes all the tests, that is all you pay.

If it could use the rest of the calibration, the first $150 is fully applied to the final fees, and becomes just the down payment on them. It is not an extra charge, not at all.


Speaking of virgin births, I have recently seen some VERY fine grayscale calibrations OOB on some of the new plasmas. Several times now the travel plus $150 is all that has been paid, and gleefully for all concerned.

It is gratifying to see that among the many color temp choices available to the consumer on a given display, these days one of them is so close that once it has been ferretted out, the owner can then use that selection from then on, and have excellent grayscale tracking without the entire calibration having to be either performed OR paid for.

Having the color and tint and potential red push all dealt with adequately, not that may cost the rest of the calibration in such a case, like what happened with a Pioneer Kuro the other night, whose grayscale was fine. We worked on the color rendition for the rest of the session, and it was a fully paid one. But having the color rendition - which is totally separate from the grayscale - be silky smooth and delightfully faithful to reality, IS worth the rest of the calibration fee!

Having the grayscale show up as having full efficacy out of the starting gate is less work for us calibrators, but great for the videophile consumer!


Mr Bob

Hi,

I am located in NYC and have been servicing the Tri-state area for 14 years. Please send me an email to the address in my signature and I will send you nmore info on my services, the cost and the equipment I use. Thanks!

best,

Kevin Miller is also a native CRT guy and can be trusted to deliver all that CRT is capable of, in spades.

Has been around since the beginning!

;)

Hope to see you at CES, Kevin -


Mr Bob

Is anyone available to calibrate my 60" XBR2 in the Tampa, FL area?

Is anyone available to calibrate my 60" XBR2 in the Tampa, FL area?

www.isfforum.com

I will be there in February.

Have new 5080 that will have over 200 hours by Jan 1, 2008.

Have new 5080 that will have over 200 hours by Jan 1, 2008.leeranch,

I'm based in St. Louis and cover the Midwest and Southeast US for Lion AV Consultants. I'm doing a tour in mid-January that currently covers KC, Springfield, MO, Tulsa/OK City, as well as several cities in Texas. Depending on where you are, I may be able to take care of you either as I travel south or return north.

You can read more about my background here (http://www.lionav.com/mdougweil.php) and complete details on my current schedule can be found here (scroll down) (http://www.lionav.com/tours.php).

In the meantime, feel free to send me an eMail or call me on my cell phone (314 495-2993).

Looking for a calibrator in the Charlotte, NC area. I picked up two used sets yesterday: A 34xbr960 and a 34xbr910.

Shadowknight,

I'm in the Charlotte area from Jan 7-9.

You can see additional information about me in the post here prior to yours...

I live in Danville which is on the NC border about 45 min. from greensboro. Anyone out there close to here that can calibrate my samsung 6187?

I'll be looking for a professional calibration soon. =)

Location: Northern Chicago Suburbs

Equipment: Pioneer Elite Pro-150fd

When: Should have 200 hrs on it by mid-late Jan 08

kbw,

I am due to be in North Carolina in early January. I've sent you a PM with more details,

I'm in the market for a professional calibration.

I have a Pioneer Kuro 6010FD (panel has been broken in 150 hours thus far).

My location is Wooster, Ohio, which is 60 miles south of Cleveland, and 90 miles north of Columbus.

Please PM me with all relevant info if interested!

My eyes glazed over reading the ISF listings. Anybody recommend an ISF Calibrator in the Baltimore, MD area? I want to get my 2 1/2 y/o Pioneer plasma 4304 calibrated.

I need ISF TECH IN WESTERN MASSCHUSETTS:D

I would like to have both of my sets calibrated, Pioneer 110 and Runco vx1c
does anyone service eastern Washington?
Cheers
Mike Henrie
Omak, Wa. (great hunting and fishing)

I would like to have both of my sets calibrated, Pioneer 110 and Runco vx1c
does anyone service eastern Washington?Mike,

Here's a good place to start your search for Washington state calibrators:

http://www.isfforum.com/sobi2/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/Washington.html

hi guys

Mike, Michael Chen makes it over your way a few times each year (furrypig01@yahoo.com).

I personally service all of new england then the eastern seaboard down to the greater DC area. I usually can be in any of this area monthly.

Clint Briley
Certified Cinemas
certifiedcinemas@suddenlink.net
936-366-3601 mobile
936-875-5980 home
Lufkin/Nacogdoches, TX
will travel from Longview to Conroe, College Station to Shrevport,LA

21st Century Calibrations Inc.

David Evans
971-404-4372
www.21stcc-isf.com
david@21stcc-isf.com

Coverage Area:
Oregon, Washington and Boise, Idaho area.

Services:
Home Theater Consulting. ISF Calibrations for all type of displays. Audio Calibrations. Acoustical Design Reviews (ADR) and Acoustical Calibration Reviews (ACR).

Training:
I am ISF Certified / THX Home Theater Tech Level II Certified / HAA Level I Certified / Sencore Academy Graduate. I will also be attending the very first THX Level IV Video Training and Certification training January of 2008 at Stewart Filmscreens.

Experience:
I'm a full time independent calibrator, working with 12 dealers and custom installers throughout my coverage area. I am a beta tester for Sencore's new OTC-1000 (Optical Tri-stimulus Color Meter) and assist with instruction of the ISF training classes in Seattle, Washington. I have calibrated over 250 display devices to date. I have all the essential test and calibration equipment to be able to accurately calibrate any type of display. References are available upon request.

Equipment:
Sencore - OTC 1000 (Optical Tri-stimulus Color Meter)

Sencore - CP5000 (ColorPro Color Analyzer)

Sencore - ACP6500 (Auto Calibration Pro)

Sencore - VP403CSH (VideoPro Multimedia Video Generator)

Sencore - accuGray DC14

Sencore - SP295C (SoundPro Audio Analyzer)

Sencore - DAG5161 (Digital Audio Generator)

Sencore - MX299 (Microphone Multiplexer)

Sencore - RS295 (Acoustical Calibration Report Software)

HAA - AVPro Report Software (Acoustical Design Review / Acoustical Calibration Review)

DataColor - ISF C3 interface for Pioneer Elite

Sony - PVM96 ( D65 Reference Video Monitor)

Quest Acoustical - (Base Mode Analyzer Software)

THX - (Room Mode Calculator ver 1.2 Software)

Numerous test and reference DVDs

Coming Soon
AccuPel HDG-4000
HD-SD Calibration Generator

Profile:
As an avid Home Theater enthusiast, I decided to make a career out of my passion. I have spent the past 10 years doing everything from planning to installation of Home Theaters. I attended the ISF and HAA Classes in October of 2005. I received my ISF Certification that same month and my HAA Certification in May, 2006. In Feb, 2007 I received my THX Level II Certification. I'm dedicated to delivering the highest level of professionalism, second to none.

My pledge:
I will calibrate your Home Theater, so that you will see and hear what the director wanted you to experience, NOT the out-of-the-box showroom settings.

LET ME BRING THE MOVIE THEATER EXPERIENCE TO YOUR HOME!

www.21stcc-isf.com
www.isfforum.com
david@21stcc-isf.com
971-404-4372

Hello,

I have a BenQ 8720 and am interested in having it professonaly calibrated. I live in North Dekalb in Atlanta, Georgia. Does any one have any recommendations?

Thanks,

AOKI

aoki,

I'm currently in Atlanta. I've sent you a a private message.

You can also try Randy Tomlinson from Lion AV here: http://www.lionav.com/mrandytomlinson.php

Top rate calibrator and great guy:)!!!

Just purchased a Mitsu WD-73833 and am calibration curious.

hi guys!!

DAVE!!!! Randy passed away this last June, Doug is now covering Randy's former territory.

Need recommendation for a calibrator in the Dallas/Fort Worth to calibrate Pioneer 5070 plasma

Thanks

Chris,

You should contact Steve Martin of Smart Calibration LLC:

http://www.lionav.com/mstevemartin.php
http://www.smartcalibration.com/

Anyone in the Philadelphia area? I have a Sony 50A2020 that needs calibrating. The green tint to blonde hair is driving me crazy.
Please send me a PM if interested.

Thanks.

I am going to be flying to DFW/Texas on January 22, for a week of repairs and calibrations. Would be glad to add a couple of more calibrations and/or optics cleanings to the present tour -


Mr Bob

Magnolia offers their service for $300 for 2 inputs. Has anyone used them? Are they considered good vendors for this type of service?

I'm considering calibration help for my Sony 34XBR970. The geometry seems slightly off (can you get rid of "ripples" in the picture?) and I'm not sure the color is right...even though I know how to adjust my color decoders. Possibly a grayscale problem.

Anyway, I live in DeLand FL, which is somewhere between Orlando and Daytona FL. Anyone in the area?

Magnolia offers their service for $300 for 2 inputs. Has anyone used them? Are they considered good vendors for this type of service?

If it was me, I would look somewhere other than a Magnolia.....


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11746461#post11746461

I decided to go with Kevin Miller, for whom I guess, is considered one of the best in the business when it comes to ISF calibration. He's doing every input on my display, both dvd players (tosh a35 and panny bd30) and my hd cable box. not bad at all. I am so stoked!

All- Just wanted to take a quick moment to give thanks to Doug Weil (DroptheRemote) who came to Austin and did an AMAZING job with my Sony KDL-52XBR4 LCD TV. Doug was a consummate professional and a very pleasant all around guy. He answered all of my questions and left my display looking better than ever. I "thought" I had mine setup pretty close, but Doug gave it a whole new level of depth and realism. Thanks again Doug for the great work!

I'm looking for somone in the Virginia area who can do one of these for a Samsung 4671F. You can just PM me with anything you have and I'll respond back ASAP.

I'll continue reading this thread but advice is appreciated.

Thanks!

I'm looking for someone in the SF Bay Area (I'm in Emeryville) to calibrate a Samsung LN-T4081F. Please email me with your info, your rates, what equipment you have, when you can do it, etc.

thanks,
Mike

Email: mikeand1 _at_ comcast.net

Magnolia Home Theater at Best Buy offers ISF Certified calibrations for $300

Magnolia Home Theater at Best Buy offers ISF Certified calibrations for $300

Yeah but they only service a 30 mile radius which is stupid as heck.

I have a Sony KDP-57XBR2 in Houston, TX I like to get it calibrated and I also like to get my Home Theater wiring run through the walls and speakers to be setup. Any one around in the area, I am right around HWY 59 and HWY 6 in Sugar land Zip is 77479

I have a Sony KDP-57XBR2 in Houston, TX I like to get it calibrated and I also like to get my Home Theater wiring run through the walls and speakers to be setup. Any one around in the area, I am right around HWY 59 and HWY 6 in Sugar land Zip is 77479I've sent you a private message.

I still havnt found somone to do mine yet, noone likes to return emails.

I cant believe there isnt a local person in VA that can do this. Never had this much trouble spending money before.

I have a Sony KDP-57XBR2 in Houston, TX I like to get it calibrated and I also like to get my Home Theater wiring run through the walls and speakers to be setup. Any one around in the area, I am right around HWY 59 and HWY 6 in Sugar land Zip is 77479

I live in the 77479 zip.

Forumite,
I regularly service the east coast Maine to DC.
Email me at Gregg@lionav.com for details.
regards
Gregg

Forumite,
I regularly service the east coast Maine to DC.
Email me at Gregg@lionav.com for details.
regards
Gregg

Email sent.

Hello,
I need an ISF calibrator refrence for the LI NY area please.
Thank You

Would love to cancel and get a highly recomended ISF tech from here to sevice my set in the Baltimore DC area instead....

EDIT: forgot to mention, its a 5080

I would really appreciate some help.

thanks

John Colosimo

John,

You should check in with Gregg Loewen at Lion AV (see his post above)...

John,

You should check in with Gregg Loewen at Lion AV (see his post above)...

Thanks, I noticed after I checked back in, and emailed him.

Appreciate it,

John

Hello, I live in Lamoni, IA which is 3 miles off I-35 on the IA/MO border. I am expecting arrival of my Samsung 6187S LED DLP next week. I'm interested in having it calibrated. Any Samsung experts anywhere near me? Can I afford you?

consider Returning it if you can. Unless you watch in a very dark room.
The lamp cluster they use in it just doesn't seem bright enough for that screen size. It does best with the 50" screen size.

Sorry.

A couple of Plasma's, LCD TV and a Projector combination. Thanks for the contacts.

Steve

A couple of Plasma's, LCD TV and a Projector combination. Thanks for the contacts.

SteveSteve,

I've sent you a private message...

Hello all
First time poster. Long time reader
Any ISF calibrators in Taiwan for panny plasma

I have a Samsung HC-P4752W Rear Projection TV.

I don't even know is this unit is capable of a calibration or not, picture has a slight fuzz in the corners, just had the 2 STK392-010 convergence ICs replaced.

Thinking a calibration from a professional may give the TV a few more years of life.

Thanks in advance!

Steve

A couple of Plasma's, LCD TV and a Projector combination. Thanks for the contacts.

Steve

A Twin Cities tour is presently being set up, contact me directly, either by phone or at my image perfection email address. Not by pm, please.


Mr Bob

I have a Samsung HC-P4752W Rear Projection TV.

I don't even know is this unit is capable of a calibration or not, picture has a slight fuzz in the corners, just had the 2 STK392-010 convergence ICs replaced.

Thinking a calibration from a professional may give the TV a few more years of life.

Thanks in advance!

Steve


Any RPTV that has conv ICs can definitely be calibrated, and NEEDS to be calibrated, to look right. 3 pix being pj'd to the same screen, from 3 different directions, are capable of being GROSSLY off from each other. If yours is only off in the corners, you're lucky.

It can be fine tuned, just gotta find a calibrator capable of CRT RPTV tech, on the image STRUCTURE. Most ISF agents these days, if trained recently, will NOT be capable of image structure work. Gotta find an old school calibrator, who cut his teeth on CRT tech.

A bunch of us chimed in a little while ago, here on this thread. Check back thru the pages and you'll find us.


Mr Bob

want to get my pioneer 5070 calibrated - can anyone in the toronto area recommend a tech?

want to get my pioneer 5070 calibrated - can anyone in the toronto area recommend a tech?You should check in with Michael Chen at Lion AV:

http://www.lionav.com/mmichaelchen.php

You should check in with Michael Chen at Lion AV:

http://www.lionav.com/mmichaelchen.php

thanks. as it turns out he is in toronto this week and has an opening tomorrow morning - excited to have him over to calibrate my pioneer. thanks agin. aaron.

I am an ISF certified calibrator having taking the training from Joel Silver in 2004 and Jim Burns in 2007. Have Sencore equipment, will travel.

I live in the north panhandle of Idaho. Will calibrate in Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana.

Looking for a calibrator in Huntsville Al.

Looking for a calibrator in Huntsville Al.moose,

Walt Reardon is based in Mississippi, but I'm pretty sure he services Huntsville. If you don't have any luck in either contacting him or making arrangements, send me an eMail and I may be able to help you out further:

Walt Reardon
Gulf Coast Audio Video Calibration

Located on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.

Mostly calibrate on the coast of Mississippi and New Orleans area, but travel to assist folks from throughout most of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the extreme NW corner of Florida.

Cell: 228-547-1366
Office: 228385-6649
Email: info(at)CoastCal.com
Web: http://www.coastcal.com/

I'm in a southwest suburb of Cleveland and looking for someone to calibrate my plasma display. Any good technicians out this way? Thanks in advance.

Any good technicians out this way? Thanks in advance.


Just a fine point - repair techs usually know little if anything about calibration. Chuck Williams, Robert Busch, iacallo, servicetech and I are some of the very few who do both fullscale CRT grade calibration - which covers CRT and fixed pixel both - and repair as well.

When looking for a calibration, be sure and not just go to your local yellow pages and find a repair shop. They will be good with repair, but more often than not create more havoc to have to deal with later on than holding out for an actual calibrator would, flown in from afar if necessary.


;)


Mr Bob

Thanks, Mr Bob.

I think I've found an ISF guy here in Ohio. His calibration services seem pretty comprehensive and reasonably priced. I'm really looking forward to having this done.

Just a fine point - repair techs usually know little if anything about calibration. Chuck Williams, Robert Busch, iacallo, servicetech and I are some of the very few who do both fullscale CRT grade calibration - which covers CRT and fixed pixel both - and repair as well.

When looking for a calibration, be sure and not just go to your local yellow pages and find a repair shop. They will be good with repair, but more often than not create more havoc to have to deal with later on than holding out for an actual calibrator would, flown in from afar if necessary.


;)


Mr Bob

I'm going to add Craig Rounds to that list of technician/calibrators. He does a mod I know of, too, to selected brands, an anti-ringing mod for Mits and Sonys -


Mr Bob

Hey guys, I am not a professional calibrator but I came across a couple at tweaktv.com. How do we know if they are any good to begin with?

Hey guys, I am not a professional calibrator but I came across a couple at tweaktv.com. How do we know if they are any good to begin with?
Start by looking at their bio's in the About Us section. Their reference systems and test instrumentation say much about their commitment to image quality. All of the listed calibrators use $10,000+ colorimeters and all but one have been calibrating for more than 10 years.

Some of them also post here on AVS. ;)


Ken Whitcomb

I've been trolling the forums for some time, reading all opinions on sets and components. I finally got my setup and now I'm looking for a recommended calibrator that services N.Y. Brooklyn to be specific, hopefully someone with some Pioneer Pro-150FD experience.

Regards,
Rich

Hi all,
I have a Sony KD-30XS955 with overscan in LA and a Mitsu HC1500 with really bad shadow detail in San Diego. Any body out there give any discounts for forum members and/or discounts for multiple sets and/or for a young cheap collage student

If needed i can bring the CRT down to San Diego and both can be done at the same time.

I've been trolling the forums for some time, reading all opinions on sets and components. I finally got my setup and now I'm looking for a recommended calibrator that services N.Y. Brooklyn to be specific, hopefully someone with some Pioneer Pro-150FD experience.

Regards,
RichContact Carl at New York Video Calibrations here (http://www.ny-calibration.com/)

Hi all,
I have a Sony KD-30XS955 with overscan in LA and a Mitsu HC1500 with really bad shadow detail in San Diego. Any body out there give any discounts for forum members and/or discounts for multiple sets and/or for a young cheap collage student

If needed i can bring the CRT down to San Diego and both can be done at the same time.Overscan correction can be an expensive proposition on the Sony DV. It is generally done on an hourly basis and depending on the set, it can be very time consuming with all the resulting geometry corrections generally needed. Multiple display discounts are common, but LA and San Diego would involve some travel charges.........

I've been trolling the forums for some time, reading all opinions on sets and components. I finally got my setup and now I'm looking for a recommended calibrator that services N.Y. Brooklyn to be specific, hopefully someone with some Pioneer Pro-150FD experience.

Kevin Miller at kevin@isftv.com has lots of experience with the Pioneers.


Ken Whitcomb

Hey, I just came across the calibrator section at www.tweaktv.com . They have a pretty cool function where you can request a calibrator. I just submitted my information and got a quick email back. Kevin Miller is on this site too. I think he is based in NY / tri - state area. If you use him, tell me how he is.

Hi all, Any ISF cablibrators that service the MD area? I have a new Sony VPL-VW60.

Thanks,

Looking for a calibrator in Franklin Nh 03235 i have a Optima HD80 dlp projector Mounted in the rear ceiling

Thank you D6500Ken and GlenC for the replies, I will contact both of them in the next few days.

Hi all, Any ISF cablibrators that service the MD area? I have a new Sony VPL-VW60.

Thanks,http://www.isfforum.com/sobi2/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/Maryland.html

Looking for a calibrator in Franklin Nh 03235 i have a Optima HD80 dlp projector Mounted in the rear ceilinghttp://www.isfforum.com/sobi2/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/New-Hampshire.html

Hi, anyone calibrate Sony KDS-60A3000s, located in northern New Jersey, unit is brand new manufacture date is Jan 2008, primarily used for Blu-ray movies thanx

Hi,
Looking for a someone to calibrate an older Sharp xv z12000 dlp front projector mated with a Panny bd30 blu ray player. I am in central New Jersey. Wondering if I can afford. Please PM me.

borat & den,

Here's a good starting point for your search for calibration in New Jersey:

http://www.isfforum.com/sobi2/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/New-Jersey.html

Borat and Den,

I'm a touring calibrator and will be in your area soon. My references can be found here, in the archives, or googled. Prices are very reasonable.

Regards,
Chad Billheimer

Leonard Caillouet, Gainesville, FL, provides Home Theater System Optimization & Consumer Electronics Repairs in North Central Florida and along the Gulf Coast from FL to LA. Email lcaillo@devoynet.com , 352-219-6216, lcaillo on many forums.

Home Theater design, installation, calibration, and repair since 1979. BS & MS degrees, ISF certification. Hundreds of hours of manufacturer service training. Extensive service and calibration experience on most brands and all technologies.

Gretag Macbeth spectrophotometer, Accupel signal generator, DVD, HD DVD, Blu Ray, and computer generated test patterns, Sencore, B&K ,Tek, Fluke, Atlas, DSE, Behreinger, Galaxy, &, other test equipment.

Accucal, CalMAN Pro, WinsTips, AutoMan, Force32, Room EQ Wizard, True RTA (1/24 octave), and other software. TechAssist/Circuitwork, TechData, wa6ati, ISF, and other technical information resources, access to mftr. service web sites.

Service Manager for Electronics World, 1261 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606. Phone 352-332-5608 Fax 352-332-5668 Formerly with Art Colley’s Audio Specialties & Video Home Theater, Baton Rouge, LA (1979-1992)

I have had the good fortune to be associated with and learn from pioneers in the fields of consumer electronics and HDTV. Let me share that experience with you and help you to get the most from your electronic systems.

I have the experience, knowledge, and resources to not only calibrate your system, but provide more complete services. With the staff at Electronics World, any level of calibration, service, sales, design, or installation is available.

Serving you, the client and best meeting your needs is what I have been doing for decades. Don’t hesitate to call or email with questions. Be well. Be in touch.

ISF entry: http://www.imagingscience.com/isf_results.cfm?temp=44&Country1=none&State1=FL&dlr_status=CAL

Looking to calibrate a Pioneer Elite PRO-150FD 60" in Atlanta, GA. I was sorry to read about Randy Tomlinson. If there is anyone in the area qualified for this set me contact me at your convenience. ~darren 404 863-9444 (darren.kohn@mac.com)

Talk with Richard at Mastertech. If he is not skilled on the Elite I am sure he can recommend someone.

Hey guys I just had my Pio 6010 calibrated today by Gregg Loewen of Lion Audio Video Consultants.Just wanted to recommend him highly.He is very friendly and explains everything he is doing step by step and answered all my questions to my satisfaction.My Pio looks insane:D.....Thanks Gregg

That is the way it should go. I am a strong believer in educating the client as part of the process. You should feel comfortable with everything that was done and at least have a general understanding of why, if you have the interest. Some clients do not, but those that do should get as much info as they can understand.

Hi All,

I saw one of you guys looking for a calibrator in the Brooklyn area for a Pioneer Pro-150HD, and someone else looking for a Sony SXRD in Norhern NJ. You might try looking at www.tweaktv.com They have some calibrators with serious credentials. Not sure if they have anyone in the New Yrok New Jersey area or not.

Hey guys I just had my Pio 6010 calibrated today by Gregg Loewen of Lion Audio Video Consultants.I've included your post in the owner's list of professional calibrations of flat panels that is linked at the bottom of my post.

I can't read all the threads where owner's may report on having their displays calibrated. If you know of any that include the calibrator's name that I've missed, please send me a link to it, and I'll see that it's included.

Thanks GaryZ.

Im looking into getting my hl-s5087 calibtrated. if there is anyone in the baltimore/wash area that can recommend a person please let me know. thanks

Im looking into getting my hl-s5087 calibtrated. if there is anyone in the baltimore/wash area that can recommend a person please let me know. thanksEliab probably does tours in your area on a regular basis.

http://www.avical.com/

You can read reviews of his work with Samsung RPTV sets using the "All other displays" link at the bottom of my post.

Im looking into getting my hl-s5087 calibtrated. if there is anyone in the baltimore/wash area that can recommend a person please let me know. thanksLowDUB,

Here's some additional contacts that might be useful if Eliab's tour schedule doesn't get to you soon enough, or if you want to spread the candidate net wider.

http://www.isfforum.com/sobi2/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/Maryland.html

Good luck with your search.

I have heard good thing about avical but they are not coming to my area untill atleast sept but I appreciate the help guys

I have heard good thing about avical but they are not coming to my area untill atleast sept but I appreciate the help guysYou can also check out the people at:

Lion AV Consultants (http://www.lionav.com/mdougweil.php)

Eliab has a lot of experience with your set, even waiting will work. ;)

Hi all, looking to get my Kuro Elite Pro-110FD calibrated soon, just passing the 100-120hr breakin time frame, so want to start checking my options. Suggestions/recommendations very welcome. Preferably someone with ample experience with the Elites.

Thanks so much! Send me pm please...

-Steve
Stamford, CT

Do you make it up to the Detroit Mi area, or can you (or anyone) recommend a calibrator in the Detroit area??


Borat and Den,

I'm a touring calibrator and will be in your area soon. My references can be found here, in the archives, or googled. Prices are very reasonable.

Regards,
Chad Billheimer

Do you make it up to the Detroit Mi area, or can you (or anyone) recommend a calibrator in the Detroit area??

Yes, I go there quite often! I will be headed to New York City and PA soon, and then I will be getting back to Detroit sometime in the following weeks.

Hi all, looking to get my Kuro Elite Pro-110FD calibrated soon, just passing the 100-120hr breakin time frame, so want to start checking my options. Suggestions/recommendations very welcome. Preferably someone with ample experience with the Elites.

-Steve
Stamford, CTEliab probably does tours in your area on a regular basis.

Eliab at Avical (http://www.avical.com/)

You can also check out the people at:

Lion AV Consultants (http://www.lionav.com/mdougweil.php)

You can read owner posted reviews of their work using the links at the bottom of my post.

Thanks htwaits, I'm going to check out thier websites now. I appreciate the help. Cheers!

Thanks htwaits, I'm going to check out thier websites now. I appreciate the help. Cheers!You're welcome. While you're at it, check out this one too. UMR has many Kuro plasma reviews posted by owners and he is active in the Kuro threads.

AccuCal (http://www.accucalhd.com/)

Enjoy the hunt.

Looking for a person in Charlotte ,N.C.to calibrate my Samsung

Looking for a person in Charlotte ,N.C.to calibrate my SamsungEliab probably does tours to your area. You can contact him using the link two posts up. :)

The other two that I posted probably do tours to your area too. Just check their web sites.

You can also read owner reports using the two links at the bottom of my post.

Thanks a lot

AccuCal™ - Calibration Services And Software

My name is Jeff Meier and I offer ISF video and THX audio calibration services for all types of displays out of St. Louis Missouri. Tours are frequently scheduled around the state and nationally. I believe that the home theater experience is both audio and video. I offer exceptional quality in both areas that support that belief.

My color measurement instrument is the most accurate and sensitive sepectroradiometer from the leading color measurement company Photo Research. This devices guarantees that you will receive the best color calibration that one can have. When used to setup a high quality display the results are nothing short of astounding. Various other test equipment and reference material are used to optimize your display performance so you receive the image quality you paid for.

My audio capabilities go far beyond simple setup and extend into optimizing your audio within your acoustic environment. My audio test method is automated similar to auto EQ which allows me to price this service at an exceptional value while obtaining results that exceed those available from built-in automatic equalization. This automated approach also allows you to purchase this service at a phenomenal price point.

I also offer software to support a GretagMacbeth EyeOne Pro for color measurement for the professional and DIY community. My website is www.accucalhd.com, and I can be contacted at jeff@accucalhd.com or 832-659-1823.

Current Major Cities Served: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore. Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, D.C., Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Miami, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Saint Louis, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Tampa Bay, Tulsa

Current States Served: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Current Traveling Schedule: www.accucalhd.com/tours.htm

Video Calibration Equipment: Photo Research PR-670 spectroradiometer, AccuCal™ Software with a GretagMacbeth spectroradiometer, AEMC CA813 light meter, AccuPel HDG-4000 Test Pattern Generator, Sencore VP403C Generator, Philips PM5936/10 front projector CRT color analyzer, Philips PM5936/00 CRT color analyzer and a Sony PVM-96 D65 reference display.

Video Test Software: HD-DVD movies, Blu-Ray Movies, Digital Video Essentials 720p & 1080i D-VHS test tapes, AviaPro DVD test discs, THX Demo and Setup Laserdisc, Video Essentials System Setup Laserdisc and numerous other test DVDs.

Audio Calibration Equipment: Sencore SP495 Audio Analyzer.Earthworks M30 Measurement Microphone, ACO Pacific MK224PH Type 1 Measurement Microphone, TrueRTA™ Real Time Analyzer, Direct Sound Measurement, Waterfall Charts, Room Optimizer and Room Sizer Design Software.

Audio Test Software: Gold Line's "The 5.1 Audio Toolkit", Ovation's "Avia Guide To Home Theater"

Certifications: Imaging Science Foundation. THX Certified Home Theater Technician Level II. Education: B.S. Engineering.

http://accucal.org/CERTIFIED_TECHNICIAN-II-bw_m.jpg (http://www.thx.com/mod/designers/technicians.html)

Professional ISF trained calibrator located in Annapolis, MD.

Equipment: Sencore CP-6000 and VP401

Location: Maryland - Annapolis, Severna Park, Crofton, Pasadena, Edgewater, Baltimore, Columbia, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, and surrounding areas.

Note: Evening appts only.

Contact me via email for more information.

http://www.marylandhdtv.com/hdimages/hdtv-calibration-isf-service-maryland.png

anyone in the nashville,tennessee area?looking to get calibration done on my sony 3lcd 1080p tv

anyone in the nashville,tennessee area?looking to get calibration done on my sony 3lcd 1080p tv

I will be in your area in May.

Is there anyone out there who calibrates Syntax Olevia HDTV's?

Mine is a cheap-o Olevia 232v that I only paid around $700 for about a year ago.

I love this TV and I think it has potential. Is it wasteful to get a $300 calibration on a $700 set?

I don't have all sorts of money like a lot of people so I can't go and just get a better TV.

I have used AVIA to calibrate so far and the difference is amazing, I just want that last 10% to make it perfom its best.

I live in northern PA in a town called Coudersport and I also understand my TV isn't a popular canidate for calibration. I do know how to get to the service menu for R,G,B cuts and gains.

I feel the only thing left for this TV is a proper grayscale calibration.

Sorry for the long write and thanks in advance

-Brian

I will be in your area in May.

umr what are your rates and your experiance?

umr what are your rates and your experiance?

My rates can be found at www.accucalhd.com/pricing.htm.

Many reviews on my services are available on AVS at http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11858390#post11858390 or http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8242226#post8242226.

My rates can be found at www.accucalhd.com/pricing.htm.

Many reviews on my services are available on AVS at http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11858390#post11858390 or http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8242226#post8242226.

how many inputs does that price include?

how many inputs does that price include?

It includes what you have connected.

ISF Guy: Gregg Lowen (LionAV)
TV: Panny 58PZ700
Arrival: On time at 3pm (coming in from Philly to Baltimore no less!)

I have been reading these boards for about 5 years as I have purchased a CRT RPTV, LCD RPTV, and my current 37'' LCD and 58'' plasma panels. During that time I have always planned on getting my TVs calibrated once I got a TV I really wanted to keep. I decided to get my plasma calibrated.

I went with LionAV because I always felt Gregg took the time to answer some questions on these boards in a friendly way. Since Day 1 of my time reading AVS I knew Gregg would be the guy to hire when the time came.

His website is easy to use and Gregg responded quickly to my questions and set a date/time and stuck to it. The entire process was smooth.

The calibration itself was a barrage of info; and I mean that in a good way. Gregg could have sat there and only responded when spoken to but he took the time to explain what he was doing. He explained:

1) How my set was initially setup and what was wrong with the settings

2) What his equipment was telling him and what all those graphs meant

3) How he was going to get my TV looking like it should. This also included explaining and demonstrating terms like "Black crush" which I have seen thrown around a lot but never really explained.

4) Finally after the settings he showed me again what his equipment was telling him. This was nice but I already saw the difference on the TV.

Also he explained some various techniques directors use when using colors in certain movie scenes.

Overall I could not be happier with the results or Gregg as a calibrator.

Highly recommended.

Burgertime

ISF Guy: Gregg Loewen (LionAV)
TV: Panny 58PZ700Thanks for your calibration report. I've included it in the list of owner's reports that is linked at the bottom of my post.

Enjoy.

Anyone in Connecticut?

Anyone in Connecticut?

I travel there regularly. Depending on where you are I might be able to be there tomorrow morning. Please check my website at www.accucalhd.com for more information. Call me at 832-659-1823 if you want to try and connect tomorrow.

Hi, Im in South East Michigan and have been thinking about getting my Sammy 5271 anyone in the area and have experiance with this LCD?

A

Hi, Im in South East Michigan and have been thinking about getting my Sammy 5271 anyone in the area and have experiance with this LCD?

A

Sure. They can look very good.

Can anyone here calibrate a Sanyo PLV-z2000 with GLASS color correction filters? If so, do you carry the filters or know where I can get them? I live in Maryland about 28 miles northwest of Baltimore and really want to get this done. Thanks. Zach G.

Can anyone here calibrate a Sanyo PLV-z2000 with GLASS color correction filters? If so, do you carry the filters or know where I can get them? I live in Maryland about 28 miles northwest of Baltimore and really want to get this done. Thanks. Zach G.

I can do this, but these filters are too expensive and the technique too uncommon to carry them around. I have a kit with me I use to select the proper filter which can then be ordered. Doing this would require two trips to your home to get it right. One to determine the right filter and the other to calibrate the machine once it is available.

I could drop by on Tuesday and help you select the right filter and return in August to complete the job. Please send me an email at jeff@accucalhd.com if you wish to discuss this further.

Can anyone here calibrate a Sanyo PLV-z2000 with GLASS color correction filters? If so, do you carry the filters or know where I can get them? I live in Maryland about 28 miles northwest of Baltimore and really want to get this done. Thanks. Zach G.


You wouldn't want to use a glass filter or a gelatin one, they could fade too fast due to the high temperature. You should consider filters made from polyester. There have been some specialized 'polyester sandwiched between glass' filters manufactured since polyester scratches easily and cleaning can be a challenge.


-Shawn

I'm looking for an ISF calibration on my Panasonic 58pz700u, I've had it since September 2007. I live in Chicago just south of Wrigley Field. ISF Calibrators... please PM me if interested w/references. thanks!

Hi, Im in South East Michigan and have been thinking about getting my Sammy 5271 anyone in the area and have experiance with this LCD?

A

Yes, I've done that model with fantastic results! I will be going to Michigan in a couple weeks and I live in Ohio. References can be found here and in the archives; search my name or HDTVbyChadB, or google my name, or check my feedback link on my website.

Chad

Hello, my name is Rob Robinson and I offer ISF/Sencore video calibration services for all types of displays in the lower Hudson Valley. I have spent the past 38+ years as a sales/marketing/product development executive in the consumer electronics industry, with an emphasis for the past 10 years on high-end home theater. I'm ISF-trained & certified, a graduate of Sencore Academy, presently serve as a judge for various CEA awards competitions and am a past CEA Small Business Council board member.

My color measurement instruments and software are among the most respected and accurate calibration tools available today and I am extremely meticulous and thorough in my calibrations. My goal is to insure that your display delivers the most accurate images possible and that it is calibrated precisely to industry standards so that you experience program material as it was intended to be viewed.

The more we communicate (before and during your calibration) about your viewing habits and preferences, the better I'll be able to optimize your very personal home entertainment experience. I'll be glad to discuss your system, viewing environment and personal preferences, before coming out, to insure I'm able to give you and your family all of the high-definition performance, realism and entertainment excitement you desire.

Website: AccuColorHD (www.accucolorhd.com)

Current Areas Served: lower Hudson Valley and southern VT

Video Calibration Equipment: Sencore Video Suite - VideoPro VP403C Signal Generator (all resolutions, from 480i to 1080p), ColorPro OTC1000 Optical Tri-stimulus Color Analyzer, ColorPro III & IV Color Analyzers, ColorPro 5000 & 6000 Calibration Software, AutoCalPro 6500 Software (ISFccc displays)

Certifications & Training: Imaging Science Foundation (Boca Raton, FL) and Sencore Academy (Sioux Falls, SD)

A question for the calibrators here, according to some resolution test patterns on DVE BD, it shows that I am not receiving the full resolution I should be from a 1080p signal. I currently have a samsung hls5687 and I am using a ps3 through hdmi. If in fact, I am not getting the full resolution I should be, is that something that can be fixed through ISF calibration?

A question for the calibrators here, according to some resolution test patterns on DVE BD, it shows that I am not receiving the full resolution I should be from a 1080p signal. I currently have a samsung hls5687 and I am using a ps3 through hdmi. If in fact, I am not getting the full resolution I should be, is that something that can be fixed through ISF calibration?Resolving full resolution 1920x1080 test patterns can only be done with 1X1 pixel mapping, as soon as overscan is active on a display, say 3-5%, then the remaining 97-95% image is rescaled to 1920X1080, thus destroying the ability to reproduce the actual test pattern pixel by pixel.

Most RPTVs have overscan that cannot be reduced, however, some can fully resolve the the 1080p patterns, you just cant see all of it.

1920x1080 Plasmas ans LCD flat panels with "Dot by Dot" or 1x1 modes are the only means of resolving the 1080p test patterns.

It's been a while since I was in a Samsung DLP and don't remember the performance with 1080p resolutions.

Resolving full resolution 1920x1080 test patterns can only be done with 1X1 pixel mapping, as soon as overscan is active on a display, say 3-5%, then the remaining 97-95% image is rescaled to 1920X1080, thus destroying the ability to reproduce the actual test pattern pixel by pixel.

Most RPTVs have overscan that cannot be reduced, however, some can fully resolve the the 1080p patterns, you just cant see all of it.

1920x1080 Plasmas ans LCD flat panels with "Dot by Dot" or 1x1 modes are the only means of resolving the 1080p test patterns.

It's been a while since I was in a Samsung DLP and don't remember the performance with 1080p resolutions.

i've seen the overscan option in the service menu that allows me to turn overscan on or off, would this be a setting to leave off? It's currently on.

I live in the Las Vegas area and am looking to get by set calibrated. Has anyone had a good experience using a calibrator that hey can recommend.

Thank you

I live in the Las Vegas area and am looking to get by set calibrated. Has anyone had a good experience using a calibrator that hey can recommend.

Thank youYou can read all the owner's reports about their calibrations, that I've found during the past 18 months, using the two links at the bottom of my post.

The best calibrators do tours to different parts of the country. Check out UMR, David Abrams, or Lion Audio/Video.

hi guys

JimT1949, I will be in Vegas 2 times in June, once for Infocomm and once for the EMA Show. I would love to come by and take care of your display. Feel free to email or to call with any questions.

regards

Gregg
Gregg@lionav.com
201 232 3380

Any ISF in the Austin Tx area?

Please send me a PM.

Any ISF in the Austin Tx area?

Please send me a PM.Contact UMR.

Hello i just passed the ISF test :D and was looking for suggestions on equipment people can recommend. Approximate Prices:confused: would be helpful. I have been looking at

Sencore OTC1000 Colorpro
VP403c Multimedia Video Generator

Have you used them,do you like them,do you suggest anything else that may work as well but less expensive:o

Thanks for the help

Hello i just passed the ISF test :D and was looking for suggestions on equipment people can recommend. Approximate Prices:confused: would be helpful. I have been looking at

Sencore OTC1000 Colorpro
VP403c Multimedia Video Generator

Have you used them,do you like them,do you suggest anything else that may work as well but less expensive:o

Thanks for the help
Give Sencore a call (800-736-2673) and they'll be glad to provide you with a free quote and explain available financing programs. This is a great combination that will serve you well for just about every current generation display you're likely to encounter. Good luck - great pictures are what it's all about!

any in NYC with expertise with the 46xbr5

any in NYC with expertise with the 46xbr5

I have done quite a few of those and will be in the area in August.

any in NYC with expertise with the 46xbr5Try Carl at New York Video Calibration
>>Website Link (http://www.ny-calibration.com/)

Hello i just passed the ISF test :D and was looking for suggestions on equipment people can recommend. Approximate Prices:confused: would be helpful. I have been looking at

Sencore OTC1000 Colorpro
VP403c Multimedia Video Generator

Have you used them,do you like them,do you suggest anything else that may work as well but less expensive:o

Thanks for the help


Colorfacts was bought out by Datacolor last I heard, and has an incredible laptop-based color analyzer system. Very different from Sencore's, not nearly as expensive, and brilliant. It has been designed to interface with the Accupel pattern generator equipment, also.

It comes equipped with a spectroradiometer, so you don't have to worry about whether the new digital displays will work with the older pods which were built for SMPTE C phosphors, and wouldn't work with non-phosphor based fixed pixel without modifications like filters on the pod. The bulb driven techs often use filters themselves, so then you have filters filtering filters.

A spectroradiometer gets you past all that. Does everything, no matter what the format, no matter whether SMPTE C or not.


The TVS Pro was the last of the optical comparators I heard of, since Joel Silver stopped making his ISF version, but I believe they have been disco'd. You might be able to find one on the used market.


Mr Bob

dB theatriCAL

I'm a long-time AVS Member/participnt but "re-upped" using my real name and identifying myself as an ISF and THX-trained/certified video display calibrator. I also offer audio calibration and AC Power quality & conditioning recommendaions.

I selected "gold standard" calibration hardware and software to insure accurate calibration and measurement results for all types of video displays. My calibrations are "customer driven"... you are in the driver's seat. If you want to discuss every User Menu setting in detail or look over my shoulder as I perform measurements, you are welcome to do so. Questions are encouraged but not required. If you are "just not that into it" and want a great calibration without a lot of tech talk, that's fine too.

Package deals available for 2nd or 3rd displays calibrated in the same home on the same trip. Don't underestimate the value of this special pricing. Some people become disappointed by other uncalibrated video displays in their home after having the big home theater display calibrated. A package deal is a good way to make those "extra" displays much more satisfying to watch.


Current & past experience: Eastman Kodak Company, 34 years, retired, technical/engineering/product development, customer & field support, management, mechanical engineering, computer and software systems engineering, electrical engineering, film and digital imaging systems (moving and still), color science & calibration training; 15+ years professional journalist, currently writing product reviews for Widescreen Review magazine plus columns, editorials, and product reviews for Home Theater & Sound, SoundStage!, and Ultra Audio

Website: www.dbtheatrical.com (http://www.dbtheatrical.com)

Current Areas Served: Colorado and surrounding states, plus out of area tours and loops

Video Calibration Equipment: Konica-Minolta CS-200 Chroma Meter, ColorFacts Professional, AccuPel HDG-4000 video signal generator, DisplayMate MultiMedia Edition

Certifications & Training: THX Video Systems 3, ISF, HAA (audio)

I am located in Valdosta Ga , I have a ruby pj with iscoIII lens for 2:35 screen. I am using a Lumagen vision pro hdp and PS3 for BD. I like to get grey scale calibrated, and color adj, and the geometry calibrated for CHI screen. Please let me know if you are familiar with ISF calibration of the above ,and if you are interested in undertaking that ,your charges.

K.G.

Email or PM me. I have not done any sets with that lens, but that should not be a limitation.

I am looking for a calibrator in Los Angeles with Pioneer Elite KURO experience - please respond with a link if you are one or would recommend one . . .

Thanks!

hi Bennett
I am in LA about every 60 days and have a huge amount of Pioneer Kuro experience. Feel free to email me with any questions.
Gregg

Gregg@lionav.com

I will be in LA in June.

More information on my services is available at www.accucalhd.com.

I have the most positive reviews on calibrating these displays on AVS.

I am looking for a calibrator in Los Angeles with Pioneer Elite KURO experience - please respond with a link if you are one or would recommend one . . .

Thanks!I live in the Los Angeles area, here full time! No travel costs!

e-mail: glen@ISFHT.com
Phone: (562) 693-6983

www.ISFHT.com

I am looking for a calibrator in Los Angeles with Pioneer Elite KURO experience - please respond with a link if you are one or would recommend one . . .

Thanks!Now you have at least four choices! ;)

David Abrams is also in your area.

http://www.avical.com/

You can also read AVS member-owner's comments about having their sets calibrated by using the two links at the bottom of my post.

Any calibrator serving Northern NJ with experience on a BenQ 8720 fp?

Ok, so Gregg Loewen just left my home...I must say that I was very impressed with his overall professionalism in his approach to video calibration. He was informative and extremely knowledgable. He even went the extra mile in calibrating my 6.1 surround setup.

I highly recommend Gregg Loewen to provide calibrations on any given set. You won't be dissapointed.

Ok, so Gregg Loewen just left my home...I must say that I was very impressed with his overall professionalism in his approach to video calibration. He was informative and extremely knowledgable. He even went the extra mile in calibrating my 6.1 surround setup.

I highly recommend Gregg Loewen to provide calibrations on any given set. You won't be dissapointed.I would like to include your post in the lists that are linked at the bottom of my post. Can your edit your post to include at least which display that you are using?

Thanks. :)

I will go one step further, and go further into detail with the work that Gregg did on my panel, which is a Samsung LN-T5271. I must admit, after Gregg left, I watched a short bit of HD cable, and went right into gaming as my brother was here before Gregg arrived, and we were having a go at CoD4 on the 360's XBL, so right back we went. Anyway, I just saw Aviator on BD. I am baffled at the picture quality. I was a bit skeptical at first, after reading from a few people that calibrations were an acquired taste, as you lose some of the pop that attracts you to purchase the set in the first place. I must say, I have no idea what people were referring to, the blacks, colors, and detail that are now present in my set are just draw dropping. In my girlfriends words (with a little bit of a spanish accent) "OH WOW, are you keading me? That's what he deed? OH WOW, looks so reell" lol. So yeah, use Gregg!

Here are some pics, even though they don't the set justice.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/calib016.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/calib007.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/calib010.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/calib006.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/calib002.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/calib004.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/calib003.jpg

I will go one step further, and go further into detail with the work that Gregg did on my panel, which is a Samsung LN-T5271.Thanks for your report. If there is an owners thread for your LCD it would be great if you posted a link there to your report. That way we might get more LCD reports. ;)

I've included your report in the list of flat panel reports that is linked at the bottom of my post.

Enjoy.

Anyone in the Birmingham, Alabama area that is ISF Certified???

Question too. How long will my calibration on my hdtv last. The one I want to get calibrated first will be my Sammy 52a650. I have read that you need to get it calibrated every year to keep it sharp. Is this true???

It is nice to hear an LCD report. In most of the owner's threads you don't hear people talking about getting their sets calibrated, well basically ever. In the plasma threads you hear it all the time.

I have a Sharp LC-46D64U and there are a few reasons I haven't gotten it calibrated. For one, there's not a single report in the multiple threads on that LCD of one person having done so. Second, the set only costs a little over $1000 so a calibration would basically run nearly 40% the cost of the set. But most importantly, I read in a CE article that this set "can't" be calibrated. I think it was referring to the greyscale. If the greyscale "can't" be calibrated, then is there any point spending all that dough on a calibration? I almost feel like I should just wait a few years till I get my next set, something like a Kuro, and just get it done then.

Hearing this report on the Samsung 71 is encouraging, but it's a different beast than the Sharp 64U series.

Faces2north.
That is not true, you just have to know how to calibrate the sharp. It is very unique.
Where are you located? Feel free to email me and I can refer you to somebody that is qualified.

Gregg
gregg@lionav.com

Faces2north.
That is not true, you just have to know how to calibrate the sharp. It is very unique.
Where are you located? Feel free to email me and I can refer you to somebody that is qualified.

Gregg
gregg@lionav.com

I am in Tobyhanna, PA (northeast PA). I would be curious to know from someone who is experienced with the 64U series just to what extent it can be calibrated and what my expectations should be.

I like ChadB's pricing structure of $375, no travel fees, and that includes all inputs and devices attached to the TV. Some I have called locally, such as Audio Video Synergy in Phillipsburg, NJ, want to charge around $350 per input, plus another $1-150 travel (just an hour away). I may contact ChadB to see when he will be in my area, and if he is experienced with the 64U (a necessity for me). But if you know someone with a similar pricing structure who knows the 64U I'd love referrals. Thanks!

Does anybody frequent this thead still? I wasn't able to get any answers from the Sharp LC-46D64U thread. I'd like a definitive answer from an ISF guy who had done them, as to what I can expect in a calibration on that particular set. Gregg, have you done them? Do you come to the Poconos?

Any ISF calibrators in San Antonio?

Faces2north.
That is not true, you just have to know how to calibrate the sharp. It is very unique.
Where are you located? Feel free to email me and I can refer you to somebody that is qualified.

Gregg
gregg@lionav.com


Doug Weil will be going to San A at the end of June. you can email him off of the www.lionav.com site.

Regards

Gregg

Anybody in the Plainfield, Joliet, Aurora IL area available for calibrating a Philips
RPTV? 60pp9910/17

Anybody in the Plainfield, Joliet, Aurora IL area available for calibrating a Philips
RPTV? 60pp9910/17

Yes, it's been a while since I've done a Philips RPTV, but I've done several over the years. I could do it for you Monday, starting around 11AM. I had offered that time to someone else, but since he hasn't gotten back to me it's yours if you want it.
BTW, I'm from Ohio, but I get to this area several times a year.

I am in Tobyhanna, PA (northeast PA). I would be curious to know from someone who is experienced with the 64U series just to what extent it can be calibrated and what my expectations should be.

I like ChadB's pricing structure of $375, no travel fees, and that includes all inputs and devices attached to the TV. Some I have called locally, such as Audio Video Synergy in Phillipsburg, NJ, want to charge around $350 per input, plus another $1-150 travel (just an hour away). I may contact ChadB to see when he will be in my area, and if he is experienced with the 64U (a necessity for me). But if you know someone with a similar pricing structure who knows the 64U I'd love referrals. Thanks!

Had you tried to contact me? If you did and I did not answer I apologize. I have done many Sharp LCDs, but I would have to check my records to see if any were 64u's. I do know how to calibrate them properly with the multipoint grayscale/gamma adjustment in the SM.

I'm in Dayton, OH and was within inches of booking ChadB to calibrate my old Panasonic RPHDTV (I think we traded emails at one point). I eventually got the guts (or lack of sense) to go into the SM myself and alter a few settings (I was mainly interested in convergence, which I knew I could handle myself). In the end the set ended up improved significantly, but after another year with it I just sold it in the last week.

I have a Samsung plasma on the way, and I might end up having Chad out on it... depends on whether I can convince my wife to sink more money into the TV. If I don't end up having him out I may end up going the DIY route and getting a probe and some software... family/friends couldn't believe the improvement I got out of my old Panasonic PT53WX42 and a few asked if I'd come to their place and see what I could do (being a DIY guy I politely declined, I can screw up my own stuff, but not someone else's).

Yea, I ended up cleaning my own lenses along with the inside of my screen. I got an improvement with my picture too. I just can't see paying putting 450.00 into this set, when I only paid 900.00 for it off of Ebay.

I'm in Dayton, OH and was within inches of booking ChadB to calibrate my old Panasonic RPHDTV (I think we traded emails at one point). I eventually got the guts (or lack of sense) to go into the SM myself and alter a few settings (I was mainly interested in convergence, which I knew I could handle myself). In the end the set ended up improved significantly, but after another year with it I just sold it in the last week.

I have a Samsung plasma on the way, and I might end up having Chad out on it... depends on whether I can convince my wife to sink more money into the TV. If I don't end up having him out I may end up going the DIY route and getting a probe and some software... family/friends couldn't believe the improvement I got out of my old Panasonic PT53WX42 and a few asked if I'd come to their place and see what I could do (being a DIY guy I politely declined, I can screw up my own stuff, but not someone else's).

I love calibrating Panny CRT RPTVs. I have owned one for years, the year 2000 65" version that does 720p independently of 1080i on the structure, and have found that nobody does CRT RPTV HD better than Panasonic.

Get them my contact info if they want the best out of their sets -


Mr Bob

Yea, I ended up cleaning my own lenses along with the inside of my screen. I got an improvement with my picture too. I just can't see paying putting 450.00 into this set, when I only paid 900.00 for it off of Ebay.

IMHO, you've got it backwards. Since the set only cost you that much, you now have MORE to spend on the cal than the guy who bought it retail.

The set is the canvas. The program material is the paint. The calibration is the artwork. The magic.

If it had cost you nothing, would then a full and complete calibration - valued at well over $500, say - that you were only going to be charged $100 for, be totally out of the question because of how little you paid for the set?

If you were given a Lamborghini for FREE that needed a $500 tune-up, would that be way outside your budget simply because of what you paid for it?

If so, I would not agree with your economic values!

:confused:

The less I paid for something with incredible intrinsic value, the MORE inclined I would be to put some additional $ into it.

;)


Mr Bob

The set is the canvas. The program material is the paint. The calibration is the artwork. The magic.

Mr Bob


I have to differ with you here, Bob. What we do as techs and calibration specialists is not art, at least not to start with. It is a skill, using the right tools and with the right information and experience to apply the science to optimize the technology. The art is in the creation of the program material. The magic comes from making the technology transparent and allowing the experience of the program to be as complete as possible.

The only art in what we do is when the system does not allow for ideal calibration and trade-offs have to be made, or modifications in design need to be made. Those decisions can have aspects of artistic control, but mostly we are just optimizing the system to get it as close to revealing the information in the source as it can get.

It ain't rocket science but it is science applied. It ain't art neither. It is mostly about having the right information, a problem solving orientation, the right tools, and a willingness to do things right.

I have to differ with you here, Bob. What we do as techs and calibration specialists is not art, at least not to start with. It is a skill, using the right tools and with the right information and experience to apply the science to optimize the technology. The art is in the creation of the program material. The magic comes from making the technology transparent and allowing the experience of the program to be as complete as possible.

The only art in what we do is when the system does not allow for ideal calibration and trade-offs have to be made, or modifications in design need to be made. Those decisions can have aspects of artistic control, but mostly we are just optimizing the system to get it as close to revealing the information in the source as it can get.

It ain't rocket science but it is science applied. It ain't art neither. It is mostly about having the right information, a problem solving orientation, the right tools, and a willingness to do things right.

Well, strictly speaking I'd have to agree with you. Hadn't thougth it thru quite that much.

But my FEELING feels artful when I am doing this kind of structural and grayscale/colorations work, striving for the best possible capture of the original director's intent and involving the compromises needed at many points, both in the image structure and in aligning consumer sets that don't always have the capacity for exactly linear tracking grayscale and may also be plagued with red push - and knowing how to apply the many fine points which only exprerience can teach you, you know what I mean. With all the judgment calls that need to be made, I feel my creative juices get quite an exercise each time! At the end of the day I am exhausted, but happy with the results and glad I spent the necessary time and energy. The many compromises have been met and bested or at least optimized, and the already very filmlike picture potential of CRT is as close to the original intent of the director as I have been able to make it.

In many ways it's like playing handball always was in college - afterwards I have been pushed to my limits and it may have even been painful. And I am exhausted but happy!

:D

Guess that's not art either. Maybe there are better words for it. I kinda just shot from the hip, here. Thanks for finding better words for what I was trying to say.

And worth it, anyway, on all counts!

I still maintain that for getting the sizzlingly real and accurate picture out of them that they are ultimately capable of, anybody who paid very little for a set with the capacities of these great CRT RPTVs should not allow themselves to feel limited in how much they want to spend on calibration, by how much they spent buying the unit.

:p

Mr Bob

The art is in the creation of the program material. The magic comes from making the technology transparent and allowing the experience of the program to be as complete as possible.
Excellent! Our craft ultimately and essentially serves the artist and the art. Any deviation from, or obstruction of, what the program producer intended is distortion. Even the finest subtleties in a program can define and induce mood, meaning and impact. "Magic," indeed!

Best regards and beautiful pictures,
G. Alan Brown, President
CinemaQuest, Inc.

"Advancing the art and science of electronic imaging"

But my FEELING when I am doing this kind of structural and grayscale/colorations work, striving for the best possible capture of the original director's intent and involving the compromises needed at many points, both in the image structure and in aligning consumer sets that don't always have the capacity for exactly linear tracking grayscale and may be plagued with red push - and knowing how to apply the many fine points which only exprerience can teach you....
Bravo! This is an apt example of what a potential calibration client should be looking for in a service provider: someone who derives profound pride and satisfaction in a job well done (plus the experience to know it's right) way beyond just the pay check.

Looking to get a Philips 42PFL7403D with the 120hz calibrated, im in the St.louis , mo area

Doug Weil is local to St. Louis, a LionAV Consultant, and superbly qualified to help you: http://lionav.com/mdougweil.php .

I just had my HL-S5087 calibrated by Eliab. He did an awesome job. The set looks cleaner, more detail is the only way i can put it!! Props to Eliab. I recommend him to anyone wanting the best out of there tv

I just had my HL-S5087 calibrated by Eliab. He did an awesome job.Thanks for your calibration report. I've included it in the RPTV list that is linked at the bottom of my post.

Well, strictly speaking I'd have to agree with you. Hadn't thougth it thru quite that much.

But my FEELING feels artful when I am doing this kind of structural and grayscale/colorations work, striving for the best possible capture of the original director's intent and involving the compromises needed at many points, both in the image structure and in aligning consumer sets that don't always have the capacity for exactly linear tracking grayscale and may also be plagued with red push - and knowing how to apply the many fine points which only exprerience can teach you, you know what I mean. With all the judgment calls that need to be made, I feel my creative juices get quite an exercise each time! At the end of the day I am exhausted, but happy with the results and glad I spent the necessary time and energy. The many compromises have been met and bested or at least optimized, and the already very filmlike picture potential of CRT is as close to the original intent of the director as I have been able to make it.

In many ways it's like playing handball always was in college - afterwards I have been pushed to my limits and it may have even been painful. And I am exhausted but happy!

:D

Guess that's not art either. Maybe there are better words for it. I kinda just shot from the hip, here. Thanks for finding better words for what I was trying to say.

And worth it, anyway, on all counts!

I still maintain that for getting the sizzlingly real and accurate picture out of them that they are ultimately capable of, anybody who paid very little for a set with the capacities of these great CRT RPTVs should not allow themselves to feel limited in how much they want to spend on calibration, by how much they spent buying the unit.

:p

Mr Bob


I don't think that we really differ, just that we are talking about slightly different things. With respect to HT, I think of art as being in the production and the technology being more of a tool that should not add nor subtract from the display of the art.

You are talking about the level of performance that you achieve in optimization of the technology. This is really best described as a "flow state" which occurs when one exhibits a high level of skill in a task, while pushing the limits of one's ability just to the edge of where the challenge becomes beyond one's ability. Csikszentmihalyi published a (actually several) great book documenting what they found with high achievers in many areas and how they all had very similar experiences. When performing at this kind of level, there are very large similarities between art and skilled application of a trade or technology.

I don't think that we really differ, just that we are talking about slightly different things. With respect to HT, I think of art as being in the production and the technology being more of a tool that should not add nor subtract from the display of the art.

You are talking about the level of performance that you achieve in optimization of the technology. This is really best described as a "flow state" which occurs when one exhibits a high level of skill in a task, while pushing the limits of one's ability just to the edge of where the challenge becomes beyond one's ability. Csikszentmihalyi published a (actually several) great book documenting what they found with high achievers in many areas and how they all had very similar experiences. When performing at this kind of level, there are very large similarities between art and skilled application of a trade or technology.

Gotcha!

I purchased the Pio Elite Pro 150FD about 6 months ago. I was careful about break-in, and have recently been using some of the settings offered on the Pioneer 8G Kuro Settings/Issues Thread. Great picture, but I'm sure that it can be improved.

I am now considering to have the set professionally calibrated. Looking for someone that covers the Philadelphia, PA area. Would prefer someone with Kuro Elite experience. Any help/comments would be appreciated.

I am now considering to have the set professionally calibrated. Looking for someone that covers the Philadelphia, PA area. Would prefer someone with Kuro Elite experience. Any help/comments would be appreciated.Eliab Alvarez de la Campa (Eliab at AVS but he hasn't been posting lately) does tours. Email him here:

eliab@avical.com

And check his web site here:

http://www.avical.com/

Jeff Meier is UMR here at AVS. He also does tours. Jeff only does jobs that include audio calibration. He calibrated our 2007 Pioneer Kuro plasma, and helped me improve our surround sound system components before his calibration visit.

Email him here:

jeff@accucal.org

Check his web site here:

http://www.accucalhd.com/

Eliab and UMR are both outstanding professionals

You can read about their work by using the two links at the bottom of my post.

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Jeff Meier is UMR here at AVS. He also does tours. Jeff only does jobs that include audio calibration when he is on tour. He calibrated our 2007 Pioneer Kuro plasma, and helped me improve our surround sound system components before his calibration visit.

Email him here:

jeff@accucal.org

Check his web site here:

http://www.accucalhd.com/

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I am accepting video and audio only work at this time.

I am accepting video and audio only work at this time.

UMR I would like to inquire further and get a quote for Video & Audio cal.

UMR I would like to inquire further and get a quote for Video & Audio cal.Look two posts above yours for contact information. :)

UMR I would like to inquire further and get a quote for Video & Audio cal.

Just go to www.accucalhd.com/pricing-quote.htm.

Thanks UMR the prices arent a problem but would prefer getting the work done before August... Is there anyone on the boards here local to the Philadelphia area?

On 2/1/08 I bought my 42PZ700 from Best Buy in Racine, WI. As an incentive, they gave me a "deal" on the tv if I bought the Geek Squad calibration.

Two weeks later I called the Geek Squad to schedule my calibration. They asked me if I had 100 hours on the set. I (dumbly) said "not yet". They told me to call back to schedule after I hit the 100-hour mark. So two weeks later I called again, and I got my scheduled time: 3 MONTHS LATER!!!! Why those dolts wouldn't schedule me the first time I called, knowing full well the wait time, is beyond me. This was my first regret about getting the Best Buy calibration.

On 5/7 the Geek Squad guy showed up. He worked on the set for about an hour, made some adjustments, and went away. I will admit, the picture was somewhat improved from my settings. However, the resulting image was quite a bit toned down from what I had it set before, and I was not all that pleased, as I had high hopes for the set after reading all the reviews about it, both here on the AVS forums as well as elsewhere. I thought perhaps I had been spoiled by my previous tv (Sony 30"XBR910).

On 6/9 I had my Panasonic re-calibrated by Chad Billheimer (listed on the first page of this thread). He brought in a crateload of equipment, and 3 hours of tweaking later I had the image quality I had been waiting and hoping for. The image is brilliant, colors accurate, whites do not lose detail, and the blacks have many more shades of gray. A tremendous improvement over the BB calibration.

Chad did a wonderful and thorough job, he answered my myriad of questions, and didn't seem to mind when my cats decided to try to "help".

I highly recommend his services to anyone interested in getting the most out of their display device.

Is there anyone on the boards here local to the Philadelphia area?
I'm in Philly now, but I realize that isn't much advance notice.

PM sent.


Ken Whitcomb

Looking for someone in Minneapolis/St.Paul area to calibrate my Mitsubushi 55809.

Looking for someone in Minneapolis/St.Paul area to calibrate my Mitsubushi 55809.


Too bad I didn't know you wanted one when I did my MN/Chicago tour earlier this year -

You guys run some seriously cold weather over there! When my plane took off, I wished I had had my camera handy, to photograph all those huge white circles in the middle of your lakes. I know your lakes freeze over enough to drive on -

Didn't mind getting back to CA, gotta be honest...

:D

Mr Bob

I just pulled the trigger and pre-ordered a Pioneer Elite PRO-151FD. Now I need to find somebody to calibrate it when it comes in :D I'm located in Oklahoma City, OK. Anybody make any tours to this area or can recommend somebody local who can calibrate it when I get it in August or so? Thanks.

The ISF Forum site is a good resource for locating serious, full-time calibrators who service your area. Here's the link for Oklahoma: http://www.isfforum.com/sobi2/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/Oklahoma.html

Anyone in the South Jersey (Pennsauken, Cherry Hill Area) area available to calibrate a Sony KDS-55A2020?

Anyone in the South Jersey (Pennsauken, Cherry Hill Area) area available to calibrate a Sony KDS-55A2020?

I don't know this person or company at all but doing a search for PA myself I found on the below link a guy named Dan Miller listed for NJ.

http://www.lionav.com/services.php

Anyone in the South Jersey (Pennsauken, Cherry Hill Area) area available to calibrate a Sony KDS-55A2020?Check the RPTV ("All Other") list linked at the bottom of my post. Eliab is in your area.

Hi Tom
Dan Miller is one of my partners. He isnt normally available for consumer calibrations. For LionAV I regularly service the greater Philly area DC to NYC to Hartford.
My next availability is now July 15-20th.
Gregg

Hi Gregg, PM sent to ya

I provide calibration services in the northern California Sacramento area. I am the owner of Sound Environments in Citrus Heights, CA. I have over 20 years of experience in custom electronics, and CEDIA and ISF Certified.

I work on all displays.

I use Sencore and Milori software and colorimeters. I use the Sencore VP401 signal generator, and a variety of test patterns on disk.

Kevin Wall
916-705-6325

Looking for someone in the NE side of Atlanta, GA to calibrate my Samsung Lnt 4665. Not sure if I should use Geek Squad calibrators listed on the ISF website or not.

Looking for someone in the NE side of Atlanta, GA to calibrate my Samsung Lnt 4665. Not sure if I should use Geek Squad calibrators listed on the ISF website or not.There are owner's reports in the two lists linked at the bottom of my post. Most of the calibrators that did the work go on tours, so you are not restricted to the NE side of Atlanta. ;)

Richard Fisher of Mastertech Repair Corporation is in Atlanta, has an extensive electronics repair background, and has been a professional display calibrator for many years: http://www.isfforum.com/sobi2/ISF-Forum-Calibrators/Americas/United-States/Georgia.html
You are privileged to have him in your area.

Best regards and beautiful pictures,
G. Alan Brown, President
CinemaQuest, Inc.

"Advancing the art and science of electronic imaging"

Looking for someone in the NE side of Atlanta, GA to calibrate my Samsung Lnt 4665. Not sure if I should use Geek Squad calibrators listed on the ISF website or not.

I could do it for you on my upcoming Ohio to Texas tour around the end of July/beginning of Aug. I have many happy customers who have posted references here.

Looking for someone in the NE side of Atlanta, GA to calibrate my Samsung Lnt 4665. Not sure if I should use Geek Squad calibrators listed on the ISF website or not.

I don't think you can trust ANY Geek Squad calibrator to know the first thing about the image structure requirements of CRT triple gun tech, whether it's RPTV or front projection.

They may be ISF trained, but ISF doesn't teach that.

A few pages back I asked a bunch of CRT grade calibrators to speak up, if you want to look that up -

Chad is one of them, of course, and if he's available, you should definitely snag him -

Since I am not up on all the model numbers of every brand's lineup, if this is a fixed pixel unit, please disregard -

;)


Mr Bob