Video Calibration

[morch]

Currently I have a 42" Panasonic 1080P television. I have not upgraded my service for Directv or my DVD player to a High Definition format.

Is it worth my money, time, and effor to purchase a video calibration DVD to get the most out of the picture at this time? I know ultimately I should upgrade each of the components, but will this currently be of benefit? My current DVD player outputs a 480i signal. What should be my video expections? The picture looks "good," but how far can I push it.

I tried using a THX video calibration on a current dvd I own, but this seemed to lead to more questions than answers. Please suggest what would be the best disk to purchase for now and in the future. I would like a dvd with detailed instruction on what to look for with examples. As I stated before, I often as more questions once I see the test.

Also, I am very hesitant about purchasing a HD DVD or Blue Ray player for the simple fact of which one is going to win the war? Is this a similar battle compared to VHS and BETA?

 

[annunaki]

The Avia or Avia II DVD is a great place to start and well worth the purchase.

Try these settings to start:

Picture mode: Normal

Picture/Contrast: +16

Brightness: +5

Color: -1

Tint: 0 to -3? (Green side)

Sharpness: -16

Color Temp: Warm

Under Other settings:

Mpeg N.R.: ON

C.A.T.S.: Off

Block NR: On

Color Managment: Off

Black Level: Light

These will get you in the ballpark until you get a setup DVD to dial it in further.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

At 42'' the PQ is determined by how close you set to the display. If you are greater than 5 ft then the difference between a well mastered SD DVD and a HD DVD may not be all that noticed. SD SAT seems to be another story in opinion as the HD box made both my SD channels and HD channels way better.

I would at very least get a cal disc and get the display in order. The Avia 2 or DVE disc seem to be the best and good deals can be found at places such as Amazon.

 

[morch]

Thank you, I need some clarification

The Avia or Avia II DVD is a great place to start and well worth the purchase.

Try these settings to start:

Picture mode: Normal

Picture/Contrast: +16

Brightness: +5

Color: -1

Tint: 0 to -3? (Green side)

Sharpness: -16

Color Temp: Warm

Under Other settings:

Mpeg N.R.: ON - This is not an option

C.A.T.S.: Off - This is not an option.

Block NR: On

Color Managment: Off

Black Level: Light

These will get you in the ballpark until you get a setup DVD to dial it in further.

Thank you for your help. I did not have enough time last night to sit down and use the system. Above, I noted some of the settings that I either do not have options for or am not familiar with the lingo. The other setting which are available to be are as follows.....

Video NR - (On/Off)

Mosqito NR - (On/Off)

 

[annunaki]

Thank you for your help. I did not have enough time last night to sit down and use the system. Above, I noted some of the settings that I either do not have options for or am not familiar with the lingo. The other setting which are available to be are as follows.....

Video NR - (On/Off)

Mosqito NR - (On/Off)

Turn both to On

 

[mtrycrafts]

Is it worth my money, time, and effor to purchase a video calibration DVD to get the most out of the picture at this time? ?

You could always just rent one as some are available to rent.