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post #31 of 1083
11/12/11 at 2:55pm
Oh I'm sure a little, but the biggest factor
is almost certainly the contrast setting.
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post #32 of 1083
11/12/11 at 3:10pm
Makes sense; when I found the scratch on the first set, I stopped running slides, and started to watch content, while I waited for the replacement. So it is possible I just did not notice the issue. However, I noticed the the bleeding on default settings prior to, and post, entering d-nice's picture settings.

It seems to have already improved slightly. I will continue with the slides and not worry about it for now.

Thanks for the response... It is greatly appreciated! At times I wish I had never found AVS. Ignorance can most definitely be bliss, that is for sure.
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post #33 of 1083
11/12/11 at 3:20pm
Just tried adjusting the contrast, and it has no affect on the amount of bleed. Both, the natural shade of the slide, and the affected area change respectively.

I am going to make a trip to BB and see to what extent their display panel is affected.
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post #34 of 1083
11/12/11 at 5:04pm
I plan on getting the 65vt30 and this will be my first flat panel plasma. I've been reading a lot of the threads about this tv and some of the issues that come up. But to a newb like me I have no idea what I should be looking for or what it looks like. Any chance you can post up a pic of your set sloppojoe with the issue at hand?

tia
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post #35 of 1083
11/12/11 at 7:55pm
I just got my 50ST30 September build, I'm running the slides and I noticed that one pixel may not be working properly with the red slides. The other color slides don't have this issue.

Is it possible that the pixel is stuck just with one color (red)?
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post #36 of 1083
11/13/11 at 12:31pm
What do you mean by 'not working properly'? What does it do, or not do?
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post #37 of 1083
11/13/11 at 2:09pm
I apologize for muddying up this thread, but if you would indulge me, I would appreciate it.

I take delivery of a 60ST30 on Tuesday and I fully intend on following the procedure as outline in this thread. However, I was wondering if the 100 hours has to be continuous, or if I could have the slides run when I am sleeping and at work, then use the TV for a bit when I get home?

Thanks for your time.

And thank you D-Nice for your contributions to the community.

Justin
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post #38 of 1083
11/13/11 at 2:46pm
If you want to do it exactly like you're
supposed to--100 consecutive hours
without interruption.
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post #39 of 1083
11/13/11 at 3:16pm
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Originally Posted by sloppojoe View Post

What do you mean by 'not working properly'? What does it do, or not do?

The pixel is white when displaying the red slide, but with the other colors is fine.

EDIT: I found the answer in the other threads, it seems to be a common issue.
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post #40 of 1083
11/13/11 at 3:57pm
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Originally Posted by cpcat View Post

If you want to do it exactly like you're
supposed to--100 consecutive hours
without interruption.

Thank you. Then I'll just suffer through the 100 hours continuously then. First world problem.
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post #41 of 1083
11/13/11 at 10:59pm
Is it recommended to run the slides in intervals, or can the tv be left on constantly (24-7) straight through the 100hr break-in?
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post #42 of 1083
11/14/11 at 10:45am
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Originally Posted by sloppojoe View Post

Is it recommended to run the slides in intervals, or can the tv be left on constantly (24-7) straight through the 100hr break-in?

Bump

D-Nice, have you noticed a faint gray line running parallel across the center of the screen on any VT30 sets?
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post #43 of 1083
11/14/11 at 12:38pm
Getting my 55ST30 tomorrow.. not sure if I can convince the wife to not use it for 4 days for the 100h prep since our old TV is broken. Any clue on how it would look without the prep? Or maybe a 24h prep time?
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post #44 of 1083
11/14/11 at 12:59pm
It's only required if you want to take advantage of the cal settings provided by D-nice, and inversely, the settings are only recommended if you follow the break-in procedure.
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post #45 of 1083
11/17/11 at 7:20am
Bump for a poster
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post #46 of 1083
11/19/11 at 9:54am
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Originally Posted by sloppojoe View Post

It's only required if you want to take advantage of the cal settings provided by D-nice, and inversely, the settings are only recommended if you follow the break-in procedure.

Well there is a reason why he only" recommends " after the break in slides,but there is no reason why you cannot try the posted settings without the break in slides being used first.You just may not get the same results and you may like what you see or not.Everybodies TVset and eyes are all slightly different.
I have set up my VT30 with D-Nice's settings in Custom mode and currently experimenting with different cable feeds and DVD's and comparing to default THX settings with only about 20 hours on my set.
I must say the flesh tones appear to be more realistic looking but I just started this experiment last night.
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post #47 of 1083
11/19/11 at 1:39pm
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Originally Posted by ta-kid View Post

Well there is a reason why he only" recommends " after the break in slides,but there is no reason why you cannot try the posted settings without the break in slides being used first.You just may not get the same results and you may like what you see or not.Everybodies TVset and eyes are all slightly different.
I have set up my VT30 with D-Nice's settings in Custom mode and currently experimenting with different cable feeds and DVD's and comparing to default THX settings with only about 20 hours on my set.
I must say the flesh tones appear to be more realistic looking but I just started this experiment last night.


I just did the 100 hour prep and then used D-Nice settings and the flesh tones are spot on. Only issue I have is the picture over all just looks kind of drab and dull. Maybe that is the way it is supposed to look to be "realistic"? I kind of like the tv to "pop" a little so I am going to have to adjust the settings some to suit me.
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post #48 of 1083
11/19/11 at 2:47pm
You're right, a properly calibrated tv is dull compared to one that "pops," that is why we all have to choose what we like and go with that. Reference settings aren't for everyone, but they are for me.

Thanks DNice!
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post #49 of 1083
11/19/11 at 4:14pm
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Originally Posted by ta-kid View Post


Well there is a reason why he only" recommends " after the break in slides,but there is no reason why you cannot try the posted settings without the break in slides being used first.You just may not get the same results and you may like what you see or not.Everybodies TVset and eyes are all slightly different.
I have set up my VT30 with D-Nice's settings in Custom mode and currently experimenting with different cable feeds and DVD's and comparing to default THX settings with only about 20 hours on my set.
I must say the flesh tones appear to be more realistic looking but I just started this experiment last night.

I never said you couldn't try.
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post #50 of 1083
11/19/11 at 4:39pm
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Originally Posted by sloppojoe View Post

I never said you couldn't try.

I know you didn't,I was just stating my observational thoughts.And yes the flesh tones are more realistic and the colours are slightly more real to my eyes also.I am watching hockey NHL right now and I always perfer Cool 2 setting but I only need normal or cool 1 setting to make the ice colour look like I am actually there with the rest of the settings at D-Nice,s recommendations on Custom.This HD signal is coming from cable Motorola 3400 box through a Denon VP 602(REALTA CHIP) then passing through my Yamaha 3900 on HDMI pass through setting,then to my VT TV.Denon is on default except I have enhancer at +2 and DNR on low,all others at "0" settings.
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post #51 of 1083
11/19/11 at 8:19pm
If you select warm 2 is there a pink tinge to the ice? I'm still a bit concerned with the level of pink I see with my display. I watched Pirates 3 the other night and at the end of the movie, when they rejoice after the maelstrom scene, they are on the boat and the sky is pink behind them, not gray, as it should be.
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post #52 of 1083
11/19/11 at 9:03pm
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Originally Posted by sloppojoe View Post

If you select warm 2 is there a pink tinge to the ice? I'm still a bit concerned with the level of pink I see with my display. I watched Pirates 3 the other night and at the end of the movie, when they rejoice after the maelstrom scene, they are on the boat and the sky is pink behind them, not gray, as it should be.

Yes there is a pink tint to the ice in Warm modes.I found with the D-Nice custom settings though it was reduced and if you go to cool 1 or 2 its practically gone.I always perfered hockey in cool modes on any tv I ever have had Anyways.
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post #53 of 1083
11/19/11 at 9:15pm
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Originally Posted by ta-kid View Post

I know you didn't,I was just stating my observational thoughts.And yes the flesh tones are more realistic and the colours are slightly more real to my eyes also.I am watching hockey NHL right now and I always perfer Cool 2 setting but I only need normal or cool 1 setting to make the ice colour look like I am actually there with the rest of the settings at D-Nice,s recommendations on Custom.This HD signal is coming from cable Motorola 3400 box through a Denon VP 602(REALTA CHIP) then passing through my Yamaha 3900 on HDMI pass through setting,then to my VT TV.Denon is on default except I have enhancer at +2 and DNR on low,all others at "0" settings.

I have now taken the Denon VP out of the chain as I feel there is enough control in the VT settings that I do not need it to get the quality picture I like.
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post #54 of 1083
11/20/11 at 9:28am
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Originally Posted by holmern View Post

Getting my 55ST30 tomorrow.. not sure if I can convince the wife to not use it for 4 days for the 100h prep since our old TV is broken. Any clue on how it would look without the prep? Or maybe a 24h prep time?

I've had my 42ST30 since the end of April and have been using DNice's finished settings for the display (I didn't run the slides) and with a few tweaks (most notably a +12 to the green on the color setting) the PQ is quite stunning for my cable, roku and blu-ray playback. They were a good place to start and I haven't changed one setting since.
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post #55 of 1083
11/21/11 at 11:41pm
Quick question.

The First post in this thread is the settings I use for the break in slides right?

I got kinda of confused because it says "This procedure is NOT designed nor recommended to be used as Break-in, Image Retention and/or Burn-in prevention.*****"
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post #56 of 1083
11/22/11 at 2:40am
Like it says, they are the settings to be used to prepare your panel to use the reference settings provided, NOT break in. So yes, if you plan on using the reference settings provided, you must first prepare your panel by running the slides for 100 hours at the settings in the first post.
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post #57 of 1083
11/22/11 at 6:00am
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Originally Posted by ta-kid View Post

I have now taken the Denon VP out of the chain as I feel there is enough control in the VT settings that I do not need it to get the quality picture I like.

I bet you end up putting it back in.
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post #58 of 1083
11/22/11 at 6:14am
is there optimal settings for the s30s?

I can't seem to find it

I'll be using it for gaming on ps3 and streaming via htpc (mac mini ) on youtube / hulu type sites,

My room consists of 2 windows, and i use the tv morning evening and night


thanks!
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post #59 of 1083
11/23/11 at 9:43am
For some reason when I click on the Evangelo slide link in post #1 it just takes me to a blank web page.

Could someone post me a new active link to download these slides to a thumb drive?

thanks much
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post #60 of 1083
11/23/11 at 10:31am
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Originally Posted by D-Nice View Post

You should be ok, but I do need to provide updated setting for the later ST models.

DNice, is there any reason why Panasonic SM tweaks are believed to improve OOTB picture quality, ....but calibrators in the Samsung D7000/D8000 claim that copying calibration settings may make the default "Movie" mode worse/less accurate?
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