Official LNXXA650 Calibration/Settings Thread - Page 9

Originally Posted by znutz

Update: Adjusted Settings for Firmware 1003.M

I've tweaked the settings over the weekend to what I feel are the best for all around viewing. They are absolutely gorgeous on PS3 and Blu-Ray as well as watching over-the-air HDTV.

Most notable changes from my last settings are those to colors. I felt Evil's were "correct" but they seemed washed out and didn't let the beast breathe. I increased "color" on each input and accounted for "native" color space on TV. Also, tint was adjusted accordingly.

You'll see I changed PC settings to "Dynamic." The outcome was stunning! I'm still trying to circumvent the red "bleeding" that occurs when using the A650 as a PC Monitor. When HDMI/DVI input 2 is in PC mode, the TV greys out most features which creates spectacular contrast and color but it does take on a sort of "bleeding" on the color red. If anyone can help (I'm thinking a video card adjustment) it would be appreciated.

Sumary The adjusted settings have convinced me that this is indeed the perfect TV.

Enjoy!

Samsung LNxxA650 Calibration Settings

Originally Posted by sd13

i got my 46a650 delivered today from big river. The white glove service was great and the tv is flawless so far! AMP works great and it really pops and there is no stutter or artifacts! PQ is amazing after a few touch ups. This tv is everything the 71f should have been. I havent noticed any lag on ps3 games either. And finally, no flashlights, mura, clouding etc. And last but not least, NO PURPLE HAZE. All those reports of purplish blacks are totally false. They were probably from bad camera angle still pictures that were taken, because there isnt even a faint trace of purple on my set. So far i couldnt be any happier. I think i have finally found a keeper!

Originally Posted by fl_voomer

I could use a suggestion or two connecting a PS3(1 day old) to 52ln650(1 week
old). Watching satellite content has been stellar so far, HDMI, as two viewers
tweak our viewing/preferences/ settings. I brought home the PS3 hoping to get as big a kick out of my first blu-ray, I am Legend, but haven't succeeded at "getting it right" to display full screen no matter which device, the sammy
or the PS3, i move the recommended settings to, nothing but what looks like
letterbox on that big beautiful screen. Is it the tv or ps3? I've done the updates to both machines, and am worn out just short or re-packaging to take
the ps3 back, the tv stays. thx in advance.

Originally Posted by Evil4blue

I got my Blu Ray version of Digital Video Essentials in the mail and ran through the test patterns. Based on what I saw, my calibration settings are pretty much dead on. I did make a couple small adjustments with the basic settings. I'll attach my updated spreadsheet.

There 2 tabs, DVE is the new one. i1DL2 is the original.

Originally Posted by urmystlkal

I don't get it... most of you that post the settings put it on Movie and backlight on 5, it looks so dark to me. Why is it like that? I know I can set it to whatever settings I like and that you use the calibration but just seems so dark. Is it just me that thinks this?

Originally Posted by scivian

HDMI makes a huge difference. When I first received my TV, I put in my Planet Earth Blu-ray disc and switched back and forth between my good quality component and HDMI cables...I will never use component again.

Originally Posted by urmystlkal

I don't get it... most of you that post the settings put it on Movie and backlight on 5, it looks so dark to me. Why is it like that? I know I can set it to whatever settings I like and that you use the calibration but just seems so dark. Is it just me that thinks this?

Originally Posted by gilesmcgrath

That is so weird. I have my 52" in my bedroom. I am currently watching OZ on DVD. It is filmed in 4:3 so I have the black bars on the left and right. It drives me nuts they are not totally black and I have my BL on 3. My girlfriend says it is fine, but I think it is too bright.

Originally Posted by Evil4blue

Try turning you're brightness down a little, see if that helps.

Originally Posted by gilesmcgrath

I will give it a shot. I have currently have my brightness at 44. I will see what happens when I get home tonight.

Thanks,
G.

Originally Posted by Kineahora

I am not using HDMI, so I wonder if that changes the playing field--I can't use HDMI black level, which many like on "LOW".

Originally Posted by gpa07

I'm using Evil4blue's settings and it looks real good, but my hdmi black level is greyed out as normal, can someone tell me what I need to do to be able to adjust it?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Transcend

One thing I really wish I could get confirmation (reply from someone here) on is digital noise reduction (DNR); it seems everyone else can save separate settings per source, however when I change DNR for TV, it changes automatically to the same setting for HDMI, and vice versa. I cannot save distinct DNR settings per source.

I can't imagine how this could possibly be an isolated phenomena; it's not the same as screen variations or bad input sockets, which could have isolated cases. I have the 1003.M firmware.

Originally Posted by Dayton

The HDMI Black Level setting is only available to source connections outputting RGB over HDMI. If the source is set to ouput YCbCr over HDMI, the setting will be grayed out.

Originally Posted by Rugged1

I was wondering the exact same thing. I have my HR20 hooked up via HDMI and it's greyed out at normal.

Also, what TV Resolutions should I select for my Directv box? 1080i only?

Originally Posted by gpa07

So I take it, my directv h21 receiver does not output rgb? If it does, would you happen to know how I change it?

Originally Posted by sharkcohen

I have a Toshiba XA2, a Panny bd30, and a DishHD box that I'm trying to use on one HDMI input (HDMI1 via a 2 port switch and an Onkyo 605). The XA2 and the bd30 both default to Normal for HDMI Black Level, and the setting is grayed out. Changing between Standard and Enhanced for the RGB setting on both players does not change the default HDMI Black Level setting on the 650 (and neither make any difference in the picture).

With my DishHD box, HDMI Black Level is defaulted to Low, but is not grayed out, so I can change it to Normal. There is no RGB/YCbCr setting in the setup menus of the DishHD box.

I'm calibrating the 650 using HD DVE from my XA2. When using my DishHD box, should HDMI Black Level be set to Low or Normal?

Originally Posted by Dayton

Since two of your three sources ouput YCbCr over HDMI and you use one input for the 650, I would suggest calibrating your 650 with HDMI Black Level set to Normal. If you calibrate with HDMI Black Level set to Low your two YCbCr HDMI devices will look washed out and too bright. Calibrating with HDMI Black Level on Normal will give you a common setting where all your sources will look the same.

Originally Posted by GreenMtnGringo

Hi, I have the same problem, which I raised above in Post #241. I am running 1003.M firmware, as well.