HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

[RoyalBoyle78]

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No.. I've used Video Essentials for 6 years now. Use it at least once every 6 months to recalibrate.

does it really help? Is it worth it.

[Heelfan71]

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I use it too. All it does it help you get all your setting right (contrast, brightness etc.) Also helps with setting up surround sound if you have one.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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I use it too. All it does it help you get all your setting right (contrast, brightness etc.) Also helps with setting up surround sound if you have one.

wich one do i get, I see a pal version and a NTSC? I have my tv hooked up through hdmi and I want to do this for my HDTV. Wich version do i get?

[Heelfan71]

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NTSC. That Pal format is something they use in other countries. Is the one you are looking at for HD tv's ???

[RoyalBoyle78]

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NTSC. That Pal format is something they use in other countries. Is the one you are looking at for HD tv's ???

yeah...


Heel I also bought a cheap HDMI cable on ebay for $10, you think that a monster HDMI cable would be better....

[Heelfan71]

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yeah...


Heel I also bought a cheap HDMI cable on ebay for $10, you think that a monster HDMI cable would be better....

I doubt you could tell a difference with your eyes. i don't think the monster cables are worth the extra $$$ either.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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I doubt you could tell a difference with your eyes. i don't think the monster cables are worth the extra $$$ either.

So do you think I should get the Video Essentials video, like will it make a huge difference.

Another question, do you have your TV hooked up through HDMI or componet cables? So your saying hdmi and componet aren't really that different?

[Heelfan71]

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So do you think I should get the Video Essentials video, like will it make a huge difference.

Another question, do you have your TV hooked up through HDMI or componet cables? So your saying hdmi and componet aren't really that different?

I use a DVI cable. My tv is older and doesnt have a HDMI jack on it.

I have never compared HDMI vs. Component . I think its always best to use the best connection you have on your tv though, which would be HDMI. When I said you probably couldn't tell a difference, I was talking about the HDMI cable you bought off ebay compared to a high dollar HDMI cable made by Monster Cable.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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I use a DVI cable. My tv is older and doesnt have a HDMI jack on it.

I have never compared HDMI vs. Component . I think its always best to use the best connection you have on your tv though, which would be HDMI. When I said you probably couldn't tell a difference, I was talking about the HDMI cable you bought off ebay compared to a high dollar HDMI cable made by Monster Cable.

so you think I should get the Digital Video Essentials dvd?

[Heelfan71]

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so you think I should get the Digital Video Essentials dvd?

yeah, they are worth it. You will be surprised at how off some of your settings probably are too. Most people have their tv's set too bright thinking it looks better, but once you use the dics you will start noticing the picture looks better.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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yeah, they are worth it. You will be surprised at how off some of your settings probably are too. Most people have their tv's set too bright thinking it looks better, but once you use the dics you will start noticing the picture looks better.

Heel thanks a lot buddy

[ExtremeGamer]

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Heel thanks a lot buddy

Yeah, the disc is really good, it'll help you get the best picture. My advice, set it using the disc, and turn off the TV for the night. Then the next day, turn it back on and let your eyes adjust for a little bit. Trust me, it's most likely going to be way off from the colors/brightness that you have the set currently set at. I've seen many people set their TV with the disc, then start watching it and go "that doesn't look right" and change it right back! LOL

I use a HDMI out from my Cable box to my TV, I got a cheapo one from Best Buy for 20 bucks. I wouldn't buy Monster either.

[Heelfan71]

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yeah, most likely you will think the picture looks too dark at first. But it takes a few days for your eyes to adjust to it.

[JohnnytheSkin]

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guys I bought an HDMI cable off of ebay 2 weeks ago, I paid $10 for it, I see a lot of HDMI cables going for like anywhere from $30 To $100, now be honest does it really matter wich one you buy or not? I'm thinking they all do the same thing.



Also has anyone ever used teh Avia dvd to do the display Calibration on there TV?

My two cents regarding the calibration DVD's. Definately use one, but from my research the DVE disc is better. It has more recent information, more color ramps and tests, and most important, the disc can output blacker than black and whiter than white signals. If you use HDMI for your DVD player (or other DVD players), you will be able to see a third blacker than black bar on the brightness test. It allows more precise black levels, which then translate to better gray scale and if you can get contrast right, better whites. For the new HDTV's, this is a very important reference to have.

And yes, the picture will look darker, but it will look tons better. Watching football this past weekend with my calibrated settings of lower brightness and contrast, no edge enhancement and better colors was truly amazing. Well recommended. Hell, you spent a couple grand on your home theater...why hedge on whether to drop twenty bucks on a DVD that will enable you to properly set the picture settings? Good luck!

[sportdan30]

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Which tv looks to be the best deal? Thanks.

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