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So, I have been lurking here for some time, trying to gather info on my new TV purchase. I ended up going with the Westy 37" LCD. The one that everyone loves. I saw it in person and I fell in love. This will be the first LCD I will have owned besides smaller computer monitors.


I have a few questions:


1. I understand that it is recommended to run the screen through a burn-in process. How does one go about this?


2. I am also interested in some information on screen calibration. I don't mind reading, so links are good.


If I am missing anything, let me know. TIA
 
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Originally Posted by dr0s
You don't need to burn in a LCD, just use it. Burn-in is for plasma.

This website has a whole forum devoted to calibration, the link is in the drop-down menu at the top of this page (under "Forum Jump"). - DR
Excellent. Thanks for the info.
 
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Originally Posted by atomicmoose
2. I am also interested in some information on screen calibration. I don't mind reading, so links are good.
For DVD input:


The cheapest way to start is to use the THX Optimizer which is included in the setup section on THX Certified disks. People in the calibration forum ( http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=139 ) tend not to use it, but it will put you ahead of everyone who doesn't calibrate, which is just about everyone.


These days I use GetGray, which you buy and download from http://www.calibrate.tv/ . You have to burn your own dvd. Simple, easy to navigate, but minimal instructions and I think it's best to practice with the THX Optimizer first.


For both of the above you need the THX blue filter glasses available for $1 plus shipping from: http://www.co-store.com/thx .


Otherwise: Avia and Digital Video Essentials are both popular and come with filters. They have extensive tutorial and infomercial content. I have both but have not had time or patience to sit through them. Disk navigation is terrible on both.


I haven't seen it, but the Monster/ISF disk might be good for non-technical users. It has video clips instead of test patterns.


-Bill
 
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