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Hi all,I'm a newbie when it comes to video, and having just purchased myself a spanking new 34 inch Toshiba TV (the model's called BOMBA here in Asia), I'm anxious to get it calibrated. I've compared between a calibrated model and my own, and can visibly see the difference. I have to admit though, having been watching uncalibrated TV's for the past 26 years of my life, has left me for a taste of staring at overbright pictures. Having said that, I would like to know what one has to look out for in a good picture? I remember seeing a LOEWE once in England during my student days and I was amazed by the picture quality it had. The feeling I cannot quite describe, but the feeling of awe and amazement that kept me tranfixed at the set for a good half hour just looking at the picture left a lasting impression on me.
I've also read enough to know that calibration is not easy, and it requires professional expertise to perform the task. However, is there anything that a layman (read myself) can do to adjust the picture myself? Well, not that I want to but splashing out the for the set has left a considerable hole in my bank account, and can only do the calibration when my next paycheck comes.
I will assume that most of you will tell me to leave it alone, and wait till I have the cash to do it, but there has to be something that I can do in the meantime...
All things aside, I would like to know what goes on during the calibration process, and if anyone can direct me to any links or be willing to answer on this forum, I am grateful.
thanks,
Joseph.
I believe that your Asian TV standards are different from those in the US (unless you are NTSC over there). All you need however is a standard calibration tape, or preferably a calibration DVD. Such sources provide detailed instructions on how to properly calibrate your set using the on-board TV controls.
Hope this helped!
Thanks! I'll try to get my hands on one of those.We do have NTSC over here. Oddly enough, our terestial broadcasts are in PAL but when it comes to specialist AV, our source material is NTSC i.e. laserdiscs and DVD's, which is because most (if not all) of it is imported from the US. Videocasette , which is locally manufactured, is in PAL.
Of course I could go on about pirated merchandise, incidently in PAL, most rampant now is the HORRIBLE Video CD.I'll go off topic here for a moment. I don't know how these people do it, but we have ALL the latest movies on pirated VCD here. ALL. Without exception. More surprisingly, almost ALL of these movies have the words "this is for promotional purposes only..... if you have rented or purchased this casette please call 1-800-NO-COPYS..."
Needless to say, the quality really sucks so I don't bother with them. But sadly, most people don't really bother, so pirates do a booming business.
That's all for now.
chiao,
Joseph Loh
p.s. just another point, the illegal VCD's cost approx. £1 each. In comparison an original DVD about £26 and a McValue meal about £1.50
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