Doug147

Currently, I have a DPL system. I was wondering which calibration disc to purchase. I've noticed that only one (Discwasher Ultimate DVD at partsexpress- Part #510-228) has DPL calibration. Does anyone have experience with this disc? (The only other option would be something priced around the Sound and Vision Tuneup; Avia/ Video essentials are out of my price range). The problem with the Sound and Vision is it doesn't have DPL calibration. Any suggestions?
-Thanks

JimRochester

With the new VE coming out, you should be able to find a used one in your price range. I guess I'm confused about the concept of DPL calibration vs. DD. All the discs provide seperate tones for each speaker so that using a sound meter, you can more accurately balance the speaker volume. Once you are playing a movie, it won't matter whether the source is DD or DPL, you'll still want the same balance between those rear speaker so that one doesn't sound heavier than the other.

Phil I

Just use your internal AV Receiver's test tone @ 75 dB (RS Meter Dial = 70 dB / Speed = SLOW / Weight = C)

That is usually more accurate for DPL Video Tapes, Laser Disc and DPL TV Broadcasts like "Enterprise".

If you want to REF Calibrate your DVD setup, you can use ...

• DVD Spectacular by Delos International which has DD-5.1 & DPL Test Tones (@ 75 dB) available @ Overstock for $19.59 +$1.40 SH.

or

• Dolby Labs - DOLBY DIGITAL DVD DEMO DISC - The Explore Our World DVD demo disc which includes ...

- DD-5.1
- DD EX
- DPL-II
- DPL

... test tones (@ 75 dB) including a dedicated LFE test tone for $20.00 + SH. (w/Bonus Dolby Logo - EZ DVD/CD Opener)

I have both! (including AVIA & S&V HT Tune-up DVD)

EDIT: Corrected: Speed = FAST ... To: Speed = SLOW ... above.

Phil

Doug147

Phil, so you would say that for DPL I can't use the Sound and Vision or the Avia? How are the video portions of the Delos one and the Dolby?

Phil I

That's correct - I'm pretty sure that AVIA and S&V DVD does not have a specific DPL test tones. I'll check the DVD's when I get home after work.

Delos and Dolby's DVD is primarily an Audio Calibration only DVD, so it does not address the Video Calibration process like Video Essentials, AVIA and S&V DVD's.

VE, AVIA & S&V DVD's includes a Blue Filter strip (AVIA includes Green & Red also) that is used w/associated Video Test Screen so you can calibrate the TV/RPTV Tint and Color adjustment controls.

Phil

DVD_O_Rama

Any particular reason you suggest use of 'fast' speed setting, as opposed to the industry-standard 'slow' setting?
Just curious.

Cheers,
Erik

Phil I

Opps - my mind said "Slow", but my hand typed "Fast".

My mistake - I corrected my post above.

Phil

DVD_O_Rama

No worries.

Cheers,
Erik