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In Reply to: Need help picking out a DVD for my new TV posted by Bolt_Snypr on July 28, 2004 at 12:20:13:
I would suggest picking up a copy of "Video Essentials" or "Avia". These discs contain test patterns and sound for proper calibration of video and audio devices. If you do not want to get a test disc right away, be sure to turn down your contrast and brightness levels on your tv. My Hitachi is 48% brightness and 23% contrast. You might have to be careful with these levels as you've purchased a tv with possibly 100's of hours already on it.James
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Thanks, great tips. Does high brightness and contrast wear away at the tv in any way? .... I'll check to see if the local video store has "Video Essentials" or "Avia".Regards,
Tom
Most TVs come set in the "torch" mode so they will stand out in a store display. Running it this way is like driving a new car off the lot at a constant 100 miles per hour with no break in. It is essential that the contrast and brightness be adjusted, expecially on your set which has been run a long time in "torch" mode.
The DVDs suggested will help but the best picture and longest set life will come via a professional calibartion by a trained Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) technician using special equipment and "hidden" menus.
This is the type of Reply that makes me go hhhhmmmmmmm....I went on the TV menu and adjusted the modes to what was recommended by you good folks here. I'll check to see if 'torch mode is on' Don’t need to have that going after reading your reply. Thank you!
"Torch Mode" is a sarcastic saying, not an actual mode. It refers to the fact that sets are delivered WAY too B-R-I-G-H-T.
> > > Video Essentials" or "Avia". < < <
Amazon has them.
In the meantime, you can adjust the picture by eye. Brightness shouldn't be higher than 50%-those Hitatchis have really bright pictures. You'll be surprised how much you can turn things down , compared to what it is set at the showroom.
enjoy,
Jack
setting brightness high does run more juice hence extra heat shorter life.More noise would appear on screen as well.Set the color temps/brightness/contrast/sharp/with room darkened or after sunset.
You want it to have the best picture for evening viewing when picture is better anyway.The Hitachi may have auto picture compensation for day vs night viewing.Break it in with "Godfather"
clb~out
"The line between America's funniest videos and the emergency room is fine".
Godfather sound like a winner! Great Choice, been along time since I've seen it. Have to poor a "cup of coooaaffeee"Thanks for the information. I need to go through the instructions again. Alot to work with here.
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