Where to get set-up/calibration DVD's for projection TV's??
12-01-04, 12:15 PM
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Where to get set-up/calibration DVD's for projection TV's??
Ok on a few posts I read about people getting new RPTV's, a lot of you have suggested getting set-up/calibration DVD's, and they run about $25.00. It helps set the contrast, color ect on the sets.
Since I am days away from making my first RPTV purchase I would like to get one to set my TV up correctly. My question is where do you get these at? Does BB or CC carry them? Do I need to special order one?
When I do get one can somebody tell me the basic rundown on how these work? To set my TV up correctly.
I heard Avia and Video Essentials are the best??
Thanks!
Since I am days away from making my first RPTV purchase I would like to get one to set my TV up correctly. My question is where do you get these at? Does BB or CC carry them? Do I need to special order one?
When I do get one can somebody tell me the basic rundown on how these work? To set my TV up correctly.
I heard Avia and Video Essentials are the best??
Thanks!
12-03-04, 10:10 AM
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If you don't plan on getting into major tweaks (geometry corrections, focus, overscan and so on) in your service menus, you can get by with Sound & Vision. It has the basics for your video settings.
If you really want to make your set shine (and you might, maybe not now, but you may - but you'll need no fear of your service menus) then pick up Avia, VE or DVE. Myself, I use Avia, but a lot of folks prefer VE... Dunno if there's a whole lot of difference.
I got my copy of Avia from Amazon... (~ $37-ish)
If you really want to make your set shine (and you might, maybe not now, but you may - but you'll need no fear of your service menus) then pick up Avia, VE or DVE. Myself, I use Avia, but a lot of folks prefer VE... Dunno if there's a whole lot of difference.
I got my copy of Avia from Amazon... (~ $37-ish)
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12-03-04, 02:37 PM
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I have 2 copies of VE (the older VE and the newer DVE). After trying both, I really much prefer Avia. The VE people don't understand (even after early comments and releasing their new DVE disc) that their menus and navigation system are *horrible*! You can't go to a given test or pattern simply and easily. WHen using these every month or 2, it always feels like they are hiding stuff on the disc and getting to a particular test is like looking for easter eggs on a disc.
Avia has much esier acces. Plus, Avia has 'flashing' test displays rather than static screens, which makes it far easier to see where the adjustment is correct. (e.g., when a grey bar just disappears into the background.) Also, Avia has cool audio sweeps (displays the frequency onscreen), so you can test your speaker balance and bass transition easily with a sound meter.
I own all 3 (haven't used Sound&Vision) and I would *not* recommend VE or DVE. Go with Avia.
Avia has much esier acces. Plus, Avia has 'flashing' test displays rather than static screens, which makes it far easier to see where the adjustment is correct. (e.g., when a grey bar just disappears into the background.) Also, Avia has cool audio sweeps (displays the frequency onscreen), so you can test your speaker balance and bass transition easily with a sound meter.
I own all 3 (haven't used Sound&Vision) and I would *not* recommend VE or DVE. Go with Avia.
12-03-04, 11:31 PM
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The dve is cheaper, and I could never find it at Bestbuy or Circuit City...I knew they carried it, but it was never in stock, finally broke down and bought it at Borders with a gift card. I agree with the navigation, its like playing a video game, like youve discovered a new level each time, can be frustrating.
