Calibrating this tv WHat is the proper settings to calibrate this tv? like contrast levels and the such
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The THX Calibration tool that comes free on many THX Certified DVDs will get you in the right ballpark.
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THank you everyone. I own the hd dvd essentials but its in the bay area at my brother and it will be a month before i get my hands on it and wanted to get the best picture i could right now. Thank you to everyone for your information and help
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Good points all around. Indeed, a new plasma set should be run for the first 100-200 hours at moderate contrast levels in order to allow the phosphors to burn-in more evenly. The higher "dynamic contrast" settings are awful for home use and are really only useful in extremely bright lighting conditions and to get potential customers' attention in the showroom. That being said, the recommended calibration settings above are simply a good starting point for someone who's new to tweaking the settings on their new 42B450.
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Don't know because I returned the TV as could not get a decent picture if viewed from any place but exactly level with the TV
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Hi Jasmany, If you click on my name, I believe you should be able to look up my reviews. The review I posted of this TV has listed what seem to be the best overall settings for viewing. There are quite a few different settings to get it good, but it's worth the effort. If you like what it looks like after setting it up, please be sure to click that little "yes" button on my review so others can find the review easier. Any other questions, just ask! Enjoy the TV! I love mine!!
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The default settings on this TV were nearly spot on. However, people get their TVs professionally calibrated for a reason. I for one, would rather use Cnet's or someone's post calibration settings then adjust for my lighting. Get a new HDMI standard cable. You won't regret this TV purchase! Enjoy..
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Use "Movie" mode, although it is darker than the others it gives you the best results in a dark room and allows for the quickest adjustment to proper calibration. These are my settings for my PS3/Blu Ray player (my HD Cable is slightly brighter) Oh and I strongly recommend you SHUT OFF Auto Motion Plus, it causes a soap opera effect and creates the illusion the picture is moving faster than normal. Color Temp: Warm 2 Backlight:7-10 depending on your preference Brightness:47 Contrast:95 Color:45 Sharpness:5 Tint:G49/R51 White Balance Settings: Red Offset: 28 Green Offset: 25 Blue Offset: 16 Red Gain: 25 Green Gain: 25 Blue Gain: 21 I like these settings and I got them from a credible source. Ultimately it is up to the viewer, and everyone has different preferences. I would advise a lower backlight setting for a few reasons. It is set high at the factory so the TV looks better next to it's competitors in store, and second it consumes more power and will shorten your TV's life span (will burn out faster). Play around with these settings and find what works for you. Hope this helps.
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Those settings are definitely for a dark room or movie viewing experience. Keep in mind these are baseline settings and will vary from set to set and also on the room your tv is located in. For best results maybe check out the DVE digital video essentials calibration disk which I think is 20 bucks or so here on amazon. Maybe not quite as good as a professional calibration but darn close especially for us normal viewers.
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I can tell you that the Netflix app on the tv has its own picture settings seperate of other inputs on the tv. Found that out when I was attempting to calibrate by spreadsheet.
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Set your TV to use the 'Cinema' defaults. The TV has near flawless color and color saturation using this setting.
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http://www.televisioninfo.com/content/Panasonic-TC-L42E30-LED-LCD-HDTV-Review/Calibration.htm http://www.hometheater.com/content/panasonic-viera-tc-l42e30-led-lcd-hdtv-settings
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not professionally calibrating your tv would be like trying to tune up a Ferrari Dino yourself (without the manual) to save money...but you will always wonder how well it should really run
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No I have not seen that issue even up close. I have although done some messing around with the picture settings and by no means am I an expert. I would try some different settings or return it for a new one because of the price we have all had to pay for it. It could have even been damaged during shipping or not have set long enough before it was turned on the first time. I have the exact tv and the blacks are deep blacks and the whites are true as well as grey and all other colors. I let mine sit for eight hours after it was mounted on the tv stand before I turned it on for the first time.
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Same question here. I did a calibration with the THX calibrator on the Monsters Inc DVD (some commentators recommend this as an inexpensive way to calibrate). Much of the calibration could not be done. I did find that for watching movies, according to the THX calibration, brightness should be at 100 and contrast at 36- this is contrary to the advice of another reviewer who urged max contrast. I'm using hdmi in from a Philips upscaling DVD player, and optical out from the tv. I'm not getting the back channels on my Logitech speakers and am scratching my head about that.
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I don't really have a good answer for you. If you look through some of the reviews on here, I think somebody has a some calibrations that you could try. Here is another set you can try from this webpage http://www.avsforum.com/t/1438531/my-samsung-un55es7100-calibration-runsdown#post_24285145 but as the forum explains, this is just a baseline since every tv is different. To have paid this much for this tv, I think mine is messed up or has issues with lighting board in it because in dark scenes, it is very noticeable in showing a flicker from either being dark or a lighter black. Samsung is supposedly going to send a tech out and look at it under warranty and hopefully they fix it and the messed up wifi issue.
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This information can be found at kimkommando.com. Calibrate your HDTV for a better picture(Page 2 of 3) Fortunately, you don't need to pay a professional to get better picture quality. With a little help, you can calibrate your HDTV yourself. Use a calibration DVD A calibration DVD is an inexpensive way to calibrate your set. These DVDs display test patterns to help you adjust your settings. Of course, you're relying on your eyesight. So, it is somewhat subjective. You can pick up a calibration DVD for about $30. Or, rent one from your local video store. However, you may already have a DVD that includes calibration tools. THX-certified DVDs released from 2000 contain the THX Optimizer. You may need to poke around the DVD menus to find the Optimizer. THX-certified DVDs include popular titles like Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo. Check other DVDs produced by LucasArts or Pixar. To get the most from the Optimizer, you need blue filter glasses. These will help you adjust the hue and color. You can buy a pair from THX for $2. The THX Optimizer will also help you set up your sound system correctly. DVD calibration tools aren't as effective as hiring a professional. But you can improve on your HDTV's default settings. Use a colorimeter The Kim Komando Show and all material pertaining thereto is a Registered Trademark / Servicemark: No. 2281044. Any and all other material herein is protected by Copyright 1995 - 2008 WestStar TalkRadio Network. All Rights Reserved.
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Have you had your TV properly calibrated? The difference between a properly calibrated panel and simply "turning it on" after you receive it is HUGE. You won't see much difference if you have your TV set to overblown crappy Samsung presets.
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My input is that the adjustments on the Samsung are no different than those you'd see on any other TV. That is, you can choose generic settings, or, you can go in to each setting (sharpness, contrast, etc.) and adjust it as you like. I think the picture is excellent with a few simple settings.....I've been really pleased with mine.
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My tv looks great, Please try to play something from amazon instant video or netflix, sometime cable signal is not as good as it should and image quality became bad. Believe me this is one of the best inversion I ever did, this tv looks so goodThat a lot of friend ask me where did I buy this tv because it looks so amazing. I have a 47" LG and you can note the quality difference. I think if you can see the pixel problem with netflix or amazon instant video then the tv it is not working properly