LCD TV calibration?
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LCD TV calibration?
I’m trying out a Sony 23 inch LCD TV and am having problems calibrating it using Avia. I’ve used Avia many times on CRTs with good results; LCDs, however, are a different beast.
Black level is easy; my question pertains to the contrast setting. Even at max contrast, neither of the moving white bands (the bars used for LCD displays) disappears. Thus, I’m at a loss to figure out how/where to set contrast. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Black level is easy; my question pertains to the contrast setting. Even at max contrast, neither of the moving white bands (the bars used for LCD displays) disappears. Thus, I’m at a loss to figure out how/where to set contrast. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I assume you're talking about the bars used for black level adjustment? I don't think you're really supposed to do anything special with the bars shown in the contrast adjustment.
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Originally posted by X
I assume you're talking about the bars used for black level adjustment? I don't think you're really supposed to do anything special with the bars shown in the contrast adjustment.
I assume you're talking about the bars used for black level adjustment? I don't think you're really supposed to do anything special with the bars shown in the contrast adjustment.
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Oh, ok. What are you supposed to do with them? I can make mine disappear, have both of them visible, or only have the left one visible.
Although setting the contrast such that each grey scale is twice/half as bright as the adjacent one does seem to wash out the bars. They both disappear at about 50% brightness for me.
Have you tried turning down the brightness on your LCD and adjusting it from your DVD player? Are you using a software player?
Although setting the contrast such that each grey scale is twice/half as bright as the adjacent one does seem to wash out the bars. They both disappear at about 50% brightness for me.
Have you tried turning down the brightness on your LCD and adjusting it from your DVD player? Are you using a software player?
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Originally posted by X
Have you tried turning down the brightness on your LCD and adjusting it from your DVD player? Are you using a software player?
Have you tried turning down the brightness on your LCD and adjusting it from your DVD player? Are you using a software player?
I have the black level set (at least as well as I can given the unit's modest ability to produce black). Perhaps I s/d reverse the normal process and set black level 1st, then white level.
I might also try adjusting the white level to produce the best spread on the step pattern in the contrast test and ignore the moving white bars since I can't get them to fade away.
This is my first experience calibrating a LCD; it's more challenging than I anticipated.
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Originally posted by gotapex
Digital Video Essentials may be a better choice for setting contrast on that device.
Digital Video Essentials may be a better choice for setting contrast on that device.