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08-21-2002, 05:22 PM	#1
EG85 HDTVoice Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 8	Video Settings I wanted to know what video settings others are using. My settings are: Model: Hitachi 53SWX12B Settings: Contrast.............70% Brightness .........46% Color ..................45% Tint ....................Middle Sharpness .........30% Advanced settings Perfect Picture ..............On Velocity modulation ......On Black level expansion ...On Color Temperature .......Cool

08-22-2002, 09:21 AM	#2
zarlor Reged User Tier 2 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 455	I have a Zenith and have made service menu level adjustments, so my settings wouldn't mean much, even to other Zenith IQB64W10W owners. However, I will comment that many calibrationists concur that for the best picture you should probably turn OFF Velocity modulation and other picture altering settings (which probably include whatever Perfect Picture is and Black Level Expansion). Then calibrate your brightness, contrast, tint, color and sharpness settings with a calibration DVD like "Video Essentials", "Avia" or "Sound & Vision". The picture may seem different than what you are probably used to seeing, but it will probably be a lot more natural looking and your HD stuff should really shine. __________________ Lenny Zimmermann zarlor@acm.org DISCLAIMER: I am not and have never been some kind of video expert. Take absolutely everything I post (along with anything else you read on the internet) with a HUGE grain of salt! If you really want the most complete and truthful answer, go to engineering school and find out how this stuff REALLY works.

08-22-2002, 10:34 AM	#3
Mycue HDTVoice Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2	Turn off all the settings that you currently have on. They really don't improve the picture. You should manually set everything using one of the calibrations disks. Just looking at your settings I would guess that your contrast and sharpness are too high and your brightness is a little low (mine are 45% contrast/ 20% sharpness/ 55% brightness). Of course it depends upon the room conditions for your optimal settings. I have a Hitachi 53UWX and I think the picture perfect setting messes up the picture more than any other. I would turn that off right away.

08-22-2002, 10:35 AM	#4
kevinw un-banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ? Posts: 7,165	Not being specific to your TV but the consensus with any TV is that contrast that high will burn up up your guns prematurely..and will cause burn in ... Get an Avia right away ...

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08-22-2002, 11:11 AM	#5
zarlor Reged User Tier 2 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 455	I just noticed you also have the temperature setting to cool. Again I don't know the specifics for that set, but I have found that most sets are better calibrated to the 6500k standard on their Warm setting. Of course they could be calibrated to anything and only a colorimiter would be able to let you know how close any one of those settings is to true 6500k. __________________ Lenny Zimmermann zarlor@acm.org DISCLAIMER: I am not and have never been some kind of video expert. Take absolutely everything I post (along with anything else you read on the internet) with a HUGE grain of salt! If you really want the most complete and truthful answer, go to engineering school and find out how this stuff REALLY works.

08-22-2002, 01:40 PM	#6
billw Reged User Tier 2 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 343	How do I get my hands on one of the DVD's mentioned above?

08-22-2002, 01:43 PM	#7
kevinw un-banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ? Posts: 7,165	AMAZON Last edited by kevinw : 08-22-2002 at 01:58 PM.

08-22-2002, 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by zarlor
Of course they could be calibrated to anything and only a colorimiter would be able to let you know how close any one of those settings is to true 6500k.

1. Cool is 6500 on Hitachis., of course a colourimeter would set the temperatures exactly, but without a setup, cool is the appropriate setting.

2. Try DVD Empire - their prices are better than Amazon and I've had good service. You can also try the following link. I believe they have good pricing and FREE SHIPPING...

DeepDiscountDVD

3. Sound & Vision Home Theater Tuneup is a similar DVD and is cheaper. I have read reviews that say it is good, but I have not read a "personnal" review in this forum, although I did ask - I guess no one's tried it yet...

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08-22-2002, 02:03 PM	#9
billw Reged User Tier 2 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 343	Of the 3 or so DVD's mentioned - is one clearly the best?

08-22-2002, 02:07 PM	#10
kevinw un-banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ? Posts: 7,165	I have used SOUND AND VISION and AVIA. My preference was AVIA.

08-22-2002, 02:11 PM	#11
57U Runner/Cyclist/X-C Skier Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 17,068	Kevin: I bought AVIA about 3 years ago and certainly, I'm pleased, but it is a lot more expensive than the S&V DVD and S&V was not available 3 years ago. Could you elaborate on why you prefer AVIA. S&V is actually made in consort with AVIA, but I assume some "features" are missing? __________________ 57U - Toronto, Rogers Cable, SA8300HD, 500GB HDD & Hitachi 61UWX10B HDTV, Yamaha RX-V1 A/V Receiver, Martin Logan Speakers. Photos --> 57U's HT SA8300HD, 250GB HDD & KDL40W3000 (Upstairs) Please don't PM me with questions that can (and should) be asked in the forum, thanks. Personal Question? Fire away.

08-22-2002, 02:28 PM	#12
kevinw un-banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ? Posts: 7,165	I rented S&V from Hollywood . It was a a little akward to manuever past the sound test to get to the video part. After using it I was really pleased with the picture. A marketing group interviewed members at this forum and gave us a 50 dollar gift certificate to Amazon, which I used to purchase the AVIA disc. The Avia disc seemed more user friendly and I was even more pleased with the results. It also had a section for someone who is more technical and not afraid to go into service modes. One day, after studying more, I may be more adventuresome and borrow or rent the equipment need to calibrate from the inside.

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08-22-2002, 04:20 PM	#13
billw Reged User Tier 2 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 343	Avia The AVIA disk listed on Amazon is (1999) Is this current enough to do the job?

08-22-2002, 04:25 PM	#14
kevinw un-banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ? Posts: 7,165	Yes

08-23-2002, 10:49 AM	#15
billw Reged User Tier 2 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 343	Discwasher has anyone heard of this? It is another calibration DVD that the local Circuit City carries.

08-23-2002, 02:02 PM	#16
billw Reged User Tier 2 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 343	full of questions Here is another question....please dont throw rocks based on my ignorance to this whole HDTV thing How good is the THX setup program on some of the new DVD movies?

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08-23-2002, 02:20 PM	#17
zarlor Reged User Tier 2 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 455	Never hear dof Discwaser. On the THX Setup, though, from the ones I have seen they are not too bad. They seem fairly decent for setting audio levels and the video tests are similar to what you might find among the basic video test of Avia, but I seem to remember the THX being a little harder to navigate and not as clear or easy to use. I still say if you really want to get the most out of that HDTV that you paid several grand for, $50 is a paltry sum to get it. Worth every penny, especailly if you start doing service menu level adjustment, IMHO. __________________ Lenny Zimmermann zarlor@acm.org DISCLAIMER: I am not and have never been some kind of video expert. Take absolutely everything I post (along with anything else you read on the internet) with a HUGE grain of salt! If you really want the most complete and truthful answer, go to engineering school and find out how this stuff REALLY works.

08-23-2002, 02:22 PM	#18
kevinw un-banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ? Posts: 7,165	Not the best for overall viewing. Contrast is still to high. I was you. I kept reading about these discs but did not want to spend the money. I know it seems like a lot of money but either S&V or Avia are the best. You will not be disappointed. Try the library or indie video stores for a rental. Sorry you do not live nearby I would let you borrow minehttp://www.pricegrabber.com/search_...6d4a62e2f48d351 Last edited by kevinw : 08-23-2002 at 02:29 PM.

08-23-2002, 02:49 PM	#19
kevinw un-banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ? Posts: 7,165	TRY THIS THREAD http://www.ovationsw.com/

08-26-2002, 01:55 PM	#20
billw Reged User Tier 2 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 343	color tempature MY Tv has a high or low tempature setting. Which one should I be using?

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