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Thanks. I've had some other people mention AVIA to me, so I'll probably pick up a copy of that sometime during the next couple of weeks. In any case, so far I'm loving the tv (and not seeing anything I'd call "motion blur" even though I'm not certain exactly what that is).Originally posted by JohnnytheSkin -
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AVIA is good but I prefer DVE. DVE is a newer product, has more test patterns, and is 50% cheaper. To each his own though. True videophiles have both.Originally posted by DmanchildThanks. I've had some other people mention AVIA to me, so I'll probably pick up a copy of that sometime during the next couple of weeks. In any case, so far I'm loving the tv (and not seeing anything I'd call "motion blur" even though I'm not certain exactly what that is).I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
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DVE isn't user friendly.. Only ppl who know what they are doing should use DVE. Not for noobs..Originally posted by JohnnytheSkinAVIA is good but I prefer DVE. DVE is a newer product, has more test patterns, and is 50% cheaper. To each his own though. True videophiles have both.Redskins Fan. The 82 Smurfs will never die. 83/88/92 NFL world champions!!
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Thats good.. Cause if someone pointed it out to you (actually showed you), then you would look for it.. But it's inherent in all LCD displays..Originally posted by DmanchildThanks. I've had some other people mention AVIA to me, so I'll probably pick up a copy of that sometime during the next couple of weeks. In any case, so far I'm loving the tv (and not seeing anything I'd call "motion blur" even though I'm not certain exactly what that is).Redskins Fan. The 82 Smurfs will never die. 83/88/92 NFL world champions!!
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The new DVE is VERY user friendly. A few pages back it was discussed that the older version wasn't user friendly. However, I would feel comfortable recommending the newer version to even the newest HDTV owner. It's that easy to understand and quite informative.Originally posted by koolbubbaiceDVE isn't user friendly.. Only ppl who know what they are doing should use DVE. Not for noobs..Comment
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I find DVE very easy to use as well.Comment
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Hmm...ok.. I'll check it out..Originally posted by joebooThe new DVE is VERY user friendly. A few pages back it was discussed that the older version wasn't user friendly. However, I would feel comfortable recommending the newer version to even the newest HDTV owner. It's that easy to understand and quite informative.Redskins Fan. The 82 Smurfs will never die. 83/88/92 NFL world champions!!
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No offense, but if you haven't used it, you shouldn't give advice on it.Originally posted by koolbubbaiceHmm...ok.. I'll check it out..Comment
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I have a samsung DLP HDTV but am waiting on my XBOX 360. Right now, I just have PS2. What picture settings should I be using. Madden just doesn't look right and NHL 2K6 seems just a little grainy?Comment
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It's going to look grainy. The best bet would be to set your PS2 to "16:9" and use component cables, which will give you the best picture quality. The reason for the "grainy" look is that the TV upconverts all incoming signals to it's native resolution of 720p (unless you have the xx68 models in which case the native is 1080p). The PS2 only outputs at 480i/p. The Xbox 360 will output everything at 720p, so even the old games should show some improvement (Halo 2 does for sure). Hopefully the PS3 will have a similar feature. The upconverting process is the primary cause of "lag" on the gaming consoles. The only solution to that would be to name the input where you are gaming to "GAME" in the menu (if it's available). Samsung states that by doing so you are using the gaming mode built-in, which is supposed to alleviate some of the lag. The only lag I experience is on the timing games like "Dance Dance Revolution". Hope this helps!Originally posted by shttymcgeeI have a samsung DLP HDTV but am waiting on my XBOX 360. Right now, I just have PS2. What picture settings should I be using. Madden just doesn't look right and NHL 2K6 seems just a little grainy?I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
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Au contraire. Gran Turismo 4 also displays 1080i.Originally posted by JohnnytheSkinThe PS2 only outputs at 480i/p.Samsung PN60F8500 PDP / Anthem MRX 720 / Klipsch RC-62 II / Klipsch RF-82 II (x2) / Insignia NS-B2111 (x2) / SVS PC13-Ultra / SVS SB-2000 / Sony MDR-7506 Professional / Audio-Technica ATH-R70x / Sony PS3 & PS4 / DirecTV HR44-500 / DarbeeVision DVP-5000 / Panamax M5400-PM / Elgato HD60Comment
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ThanksOriginally posted by JohnnytheSkinIt's going to look grainy. The best bet would be to set your PS2 to "16:9" and use component cables, which will give you the best picture quality. The reason for the "grainy" look is that the TV upconverts all incoming signals to it's native resolution of 720p (unless you have the xx68 models in which case the native is 1080p). The PS2 only outputs at 480i/p. The Xbox 360 will output everything at 720p, so even the old games should show some improvement (Halo 2 does for sure). Hopefully the PS3 will have a similar feature. The upconverting process is the primary cause of "lag" on the gaming consoles. The only solution to that would be to name the input where you are gaming to "GAME" in the menu (if it's available). Samsung states that by doing so you are using the gaming mode built-in, which is supposed to alleviate some of the lag. The only lag I experience is on the timing games like "Dance Dance Revolution". Hope this helps!Comment
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No truer an example of the exception, not the rule. Another note about the Sammy DLP's is that the PS2 has a major difficulty in dealing with overscan. I have to play my wide screen games with an inch of black on each side, since the PS2 can't fill the screen on 16:9. Others have had similar problems on other forums. Just an FYI.Originally posted by BlzerAu contraire. Gran Turismo 4 also displays 1080i.
360 however, looks fantastic!I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
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Many ppl told me it's not user friendly.. Reader reviewers etc..Originally posted by ExtremeGamerNo offense, but if you haven't used it, you shouldn't give advice on it.Redskins Fan. The 82 Smurfs will never die. 83/88/92 NFL world champions!!
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You mean Digital Video Essentials: Professional Edition.. The 6 DVD set? That cost like 300.00.. I went to the DVE website & seen the above & the old one from 97 or 99.. Yes, I remember reading a review on the pro edition & in regards to calibration it is very similar to the older edition.. Sorry.. Next time I'll buy all the products before giving advice..Originally posted by ExtremeGamerNo offense, but if you haven't used it, you shouldn't give advice on it.Redskins Fan. The 82 Smurfs will never die. 83/88/92 NFL world champions!!
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