HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

[jpup]

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

I've touched on this a few times...just search the thread. Also, make sure you are running your SXRD in "Pro" mode. You are adding loads of edge enhancement and are miles from a reasonably close grayscale in any other mode.

Good news on that calibration EG. I wish I had a good calibrator in the area. I might pick up SpyderTV to calibrate my grayscale, but all the service menu tweaks (plus ChadB owning my TV) is what makes the calibration gold! Enjoy!

Here's hoping I move east next year

I am using CNET's settings for the SXRD. All the extra stuff is turned off. I am using custom settings. It looks very good. I'm sure I will get it better, but using custom is the way to go according to them.

Here they are:

Picture menu:

Mode: Custom
Advanced iris: Min
Picture: 84
Brightness: 56
Color: 41
Hue: 0
Color temp: Warm2
Sharpness: 50
Noise reduction: Off

--Advanced Settings--

Black corrector: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear white: Off
Live color: Off
White balance: (see below)
Detail enhancer: Off
Edge enhancer: Off

--White balance--

R-gain: -2
G-gain: -1
B-gain: 0
R-bias: -3
G-bias: -2
B-bias: -1

Setup menu:

Color matrix: Standard
Power saving: On

My room is almost completely dark, as was theirs. If you have any other settings, please post them and I will try them out. I am pretty pleased with these thus far.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I am using CNET's settings for the SXRD. All the extra stuff is turned off. I am using custom settings. It looks very good. I'm sure I will get it better, but using custom is the way to go according to them.

Here they are:

Picture menu:

Mode: Custom
Advanced iris: Min
Picture: 84
Brightness: 56
Color: 41
Hue: 0
Color temp: Warm2
Sharpness: 50
Noise reduction: Off

--Advanced Settings--

Black corrector: Off
Gamma: Off
Clear white: Off
Live color: Off
White balance: (see below)
Detail enhancer: Off
Edge enhancer: Off

--White balance--

R-gain: -2
G-gain: -1
B-gain: 0
R-bias: -3
G-bias: -2
B-bias: -1

Setup menu:

Color matrix: Standard
Power saving: On

My room is almost completely dark, as was theirs. If you have any other settings, please post them and I will try them out. I am pretty pleased with these thus far.

Whoa! you have contrast WAAAAAYYY too high.

[Millennium]

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I have an SXRD 50" as well, and I have no idea how to set it up. Any ideas?

[ExtremeGamer]

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I have an SXRD 50" as well, and I have no idea how to set it up. Any ideas?

http://www.hdtvbychadb.com/

[Kashanova]

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http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=578757&display=2

is this tv true 1080p?

[WTF]

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Yes... it's a true 1080P... the 88W's are the newest updated model, but that one is true as well man.

[fishepa]

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I just bought a Ferrari, but I have no idea how to drive. Can someone help me?

Thanks

[jpup]

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Whoa! you have contrast WAAAAAYYY too high.

What do you think it should be at? Do you have a SXRD?

[Kashanova]

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Yes... it's a true 1080P... the 88W's are the newest updated model, but that one is true as well man.

ah great i think ima get that one and give the 27 inch insignia to my mom

[ExtremeGamer]

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What do you think it should be at? Do you have a SXRD?

No, but I own a Sony tv and know that contrast shouldn't be at 84/100. That's almost torch mode. Lower it a lot IMO.

[jpup]

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No, but I own a Sony tv and know that contrast shouldn't be at 84/100. That's almost torch mode. Lower it a lot IMO.

Why does CENT say put it at 84 then? Someone else posted to put it in Pro mode, well my TV doesn't have Pro mode.

I actually had the picture set at 50 until a looked at the CNET settings.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I would ask people at AVS or other people who own the TV over CNet.

Your TV doesn't have pro mode? I thought all Sony's did.

My contrast is at 39.

[jpup]

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I would ask people at AVS or other people who own the TV over CNet.

Your TV doesn't have pro mode? I thought all Sony's did.

My contrast is at 39.

It has vivid, custom, and standard. That's it.

I am going to post over at AVS, but they rarely ever help someone who asks for settings for their TV.

[aukevin]

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I would ask people at AVS or other people who own the TV over CNet.

Your TV doesn't have pro mode? I thought all Sony's did.

My contrast is at 39.

You unfortunately have to pay to access their forums now, but www.hometheaterspot.com has some really good info for calibrating TVs there.

[jpup]

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You unfortunately have to pay to access their forums now, but www.hometheaterspot.com has some really good info for calibrating TVs there.

I just posted over at AVS, I didn't have to pay anything. I'll check out the other site too.