ISF Professionals who can calibrate the Pioneer 9G Non-Elites (PDP-5020FD/PDP-6020FD) - Page 2

Au contraire!


Ken Whitcomb

Thanks D-Nice. I saw those and was very impressed with how much more you evidently pulled from what is already a very nice looking display.

As you know I've tested my own copy of ControlCal a bit (nice software). As a user that occasionally likes to go "cool" for some material, esp. games. my only concern has been effect on other A/V modes given the global grayscale.

After seeing these results though and investigating I think it's well worth calibrating the Kuro Non-Elite. I decided to go with a pro calibrator this time instead of going DIY which would require buying and equipment and spending a bit more time than I'd like to burn right now.

I am going to have David Abrams come and calibrate my 6020 this coming Monday Can't wait to see what he can do with my display

Be sure to post your impressions after David's visit.

Will do

Just had my 6020 calibrated by David Abrams tonight. My first impression is WOW! A lot more color than had been there before. When I first got my set I did everything I was supposed to: Break-in disk for 150 hrs., d-nice's pre-settings and post-settings on movie mode. One thing I noticed after all this was that movie-mode was a little muted in color. When I first noticed this I went on this forum a checked to see if anyone else saw this, some did. Others said this was the natural color, "you're just used to torch-mode","you need to get used to it". I believed them thinking what the hell do I know? I don't know what color the original director had in mind for this program! After calibration the color came back and "seems" accurate to me and Mr. Abrams. One other thing that I noticed was that the whites "seem" whiter. Before they looked a little yellow. Again, I'm no expert or claim to be but it seems that way. When I get the reports I will share them with whomever wants to see them (later this week). Is it worth it? Well, that's up to you. Do you like whiter whites and more pop in the colors, I do and it was worth it for me. I was on the fence between the 151 and 6020. Got a great deal from Robert on the 6020 and wasn't into messing with the color controls all the time. I liked the idea of simply calibrating the set and leaving it alone. I now am satisfied. David was very professional and answered all my questions. Great experience.

I've added your calibration report to the flat panel list that's linked at the bottom of my post.

Thanks.

Some other observations: D-nice's settings were almost spot on with movie mode!! Contrast +39, Brightness -1, Color +3, tint red +1, sharpness -15. Also my pre-calibration was around 6050 grayscale, post-cal. around 6450 grayscale in Movie mode. More info when my report is sent.

Smolstre, did David also inform you that grayscale could only be calibrated in 24fps or 60fps mode but not both due to nonelite model limitations?

Based on what I understand that only applies when you set the PureCinema option yourself in user settings. If you leave it to "Off" and send the panel 24p (It will display 24p regardless of PureCinema) the grayscale should be fine.

Thanks, it sounds like using any option besides "Advanced" utilizes the same grayscale fortunately.

can you folks recommend qualified atlanta-based calibrators for my pro-111fd?

I'm getting my 6020 next week. Anyone do Tampa?

I may be able to do it. Depends on when you want it done. I'll PM you.

Hello - (my first post)

Can anyone recommend a calibrator that handles the Melbourne, FL area? I just purchased a new 6020 and would like it calibrated professionally. I decided against letting my local BB store do the calibration.

Thanks.

I can make it down to Melbourne if you like. That's about 2 1/2 hrs away for me. Anyway, feel free to PM me.

hi guys
I provide monthly service to the east coast from Maine to the greater DC area.
I also provide regular service to Florida. My next trip will be in late January - early February, then again in early March.
In addition I also service LA, San Diego, Temecula, and Las Vegas.
Feel free to email me at gregg@lionav.com with any questions.

Regards

Gregg

Thanks for the responses. This site is great. I am also a member at *************** and both sites are a tremendous resource for home theater buffs like me.

I am in touch with D-Nice for a calibration but I'll keep the others in mind in case the scheduling doesn't work out.

I have a 55" wide screen Mittsubishi that is having some issues (not sure of model but it is the Platinum Plus and 5 years old)...And they are very strange issues...Sometimes the tv is normal and watchable other times it is nearly unwatchable. The strange thing is that it can exhibit different symptoms at different times and sometimes all of them at once. It seems mainly to be a convergence issue as I see red, green and blue images on the screen but I also see a warp on the left side sometimes and horizontal lines static other times, etc. Very strange though because it sometimes is just normal. Any recommendations? Should I trash it?

Thanks.

Anyone in the Denver area (Brighton) available to calibrate my 6020?

Tis the season (extremely cold!) for lot's of movie watching!

Thanks,
Mike

I see there is someone in Chattanooga, but does anyone know of a calibrator near Knoxville, TN??