Have you tried the "THX" mode? It's usually fairly close. What are your current settings?
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Calibration tools for a beginner?
Hey y'all,
I am looking to calibrate my Panny TC-P50VT20, I had it calibrated around 150-200 hours from Best Buy (got it free with the purchase of the TV) and I have not been that thrilled with the results since. It is now at 2200 hours and I am sick of not being happy with a $2k+ TV. Anyway, I want to calibrate it myself to save a few bucks and I like doing this kind of stuff. I have done some research and have learned that I will not be able to learn how to do this quickly but rather over time and that is fine.
So what should I buy? After searching I am really deciding between the Spyder3 TV or X-Rite i1Display 2, mostly because of cost (~$100).
Does anyone have any opinions on these products or maybe another one out there?
Thanks all
I am looking to calibrate my Panny TC-P50VT20, I had it calibrated around 150-200 hours from Best Buy (got it free with the purchase of the TV) and I have not been that thrilled with the results since. It is now at 2200 hours and I am sick of not being happy with a $2k+ TV. Anyway, I want to calibrate it myself to save a few bucks and I like doing this kind of stuff. I have done some research and have learned that I will not be able to learn how to do this quickly but rather over time and that is fine.
So what should I buy? After searching I am really deciding between the Spyder3 TV or X-Rite i1Display 2, mostly because of cost (~$100).
Does anyone have any opinions on these products or maybe another one out there?
Thanks all
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Yeah I tried THX, it's good but not good enough, my custom settings are still better. I just feel that the black levels aren't what they should be, and shadow detail is subpar.
I am a rookie also so i will be lurking.
have you used any test discs to set contrast and brightness?
have you used any test discs to set contrast and brightness?
@CalWldLif
Yeah I did awhile ago, they worked all right but not great. I'd rather just drop a Benjamin and do it right, ya know?
Yeah I did awhile ago, they worked all right but not great. I'd rather just drop a Benjamin and do it right, ya know?
What software will you use?
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@CalWldLif
Yeah I did awhile ago, they worked all right but not great. I'd rather just drop a Benjamin and do it right, ya know?
What software will you use?
Well I jumped on a deal I saw at tech4less, got an X-rite Eye-One Display LT for $87 shipped. I hope I made the right decision, know very little about this stuff.
Thinking ColorHCFR... http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=786966
Oops, I think this is the new thread for it - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=983943
any updates OP?
how is the meter doing for you?
how is the meter doing for you?
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