Calibration Disc Recommendation

[llckll]

Hello Everyone,

I just received my Samsung PN58B860 TV today. I'm looking to calibrate myself using a DVD. Can anyone recommend a good one to use? I am a newbie to this stuff but am technically capable.

These were my choices:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UM29OC/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p74_t1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0YQ84XQ00PXVZY0CGSJD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V6LST0/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p74_t2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0YQ84XQ00PXVZY0CGSJD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GI36BG/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p74_t1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0YQ84XQ00PXVZY0CGSJD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[lsiberian]

Hello Everyone,

I just received my Samsung PN58B860 TV today. I'm looking to calibrate myself using a DVD. Can anyone recommend a good one to use? I am a newbie to this stuff but am technically capable.

These were my choices:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UM29OC/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p74_t1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0YQ84XQ00PXVZY0CGSJD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V6LST0/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p74_t2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0YQ84XQ00PXVZY0CGSJD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GI36BG/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p74_t1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0YQ84XQ00PXVZY0CGSJD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846

Any help is greatly appreciated.

I used the second one on my tv. I found the instructions to be pretty rough. But once you get the ideas it's pretty simple.

 

[Alex2507]

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Avia-II-Guide-Home-Theater/dp/B000X4NJNS

It's pretty easy to use and I'm pretty stupid. It gets lots of recommendations as does the DVE but it is known to be easier to use. I would suggest getting a new one just to make sure that it comes with the Blue, green and red color filters. Welcome to the wonderful world of calibration.

 

[lsiberian]

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Avia-II-Guide-Home-Theater/dp/B000X4NJNS

It's pretty easy to use and I'm pretty stupid. It gets lots of recommendations as does the DVE but it is known to be easier to use. I would suggest getting a new one just to make sure that it comes with the Blue, green and red color filters. Welcome to the wonderful world of calibration.

So stupid you top the list http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/memberlist.php?&order=DESC&sort=reputation&pp=30

lol.

Seriously DVE is a Pain. I wish I'd gotten Avia.

 

[Alex2507]

So stupid you top the list.

Yeah but it's not a A/V know-how chart.

Anyway I just thought I would mention that a Radio Shack Analogue SPL Meter

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103668&cp=&sr=1&origkw=sound+level+meter&kw=sound+level+meter&parentPage=search

is recommended to level match your speakers with the AviaII disc. Just an FYI.

 

[bandphan]

Yeah but it's not a A/V know-how chart.

Anyway I just thought I would mention that a Radio Shack Analogue SPL Meter

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103668&cp=&sr=1&origkw=sound+level+meter&kw=sound+level+meter&parentPage=search

is recommended to level match your speakers with the AviaII disc. Just an FYI.

the only chart I know of is this

 

[lsiberian]

the only chart I know of is this

At least your smarter than me according to the chart.

 

[Pyrrho]

I don't have a specific recommendation for a particular disc, but if you already have a DVD setup disc, there is little need for one on BD. Here is why:

After calibrating my TV again with the new Blu-Ray edition, I ended up with the exact same settings that I achieved with the DVD, so in that respect, you're not going to get a more enhanced calibration with the Blu-Ray edition.

T. J. Green "meateebon"

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V6LST0/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p74_t2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0YQ84XQ00PXVZY0CGSJD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

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This should not be a surprise, as one is not doing anything resolution dependent in the adjustment of the TV settings.

 

[split0101]

I have the Avia with the filters and its pretty easy to use. They have a tutorial that you watch and it explains each step of the process. Im not sure how great the color filters are. I played with that for a while and in the end I ended up using the default settings on my panel. I think its like everyone says, get the contrast and brightness down and your more then 1/2 way done with your calibration.

AVRant just had a podcast regarding video calibration that should be checked out. They go over the "entry, mid, and high" end types of calibration.

 

[popotoys]

Spears & Munsil High-Definition Benchmark Blu-ray Disc Edition [Blu-ray] has a very good rating from Home Theater Mag this month. I have not used it though.