Tag archive: calibration

Whether you spend $400 or $4,000 on a new TV (or video projector), it is a sure bet that your new display needs some adjustments. It seems counter-intuitive, doesn’t it? You’d think that the manufacturers would set up their TVs to put out a beautiful, accurate image right out of the box. Aren’t they supposed to be the experts? Sure, but the manufacturers’ first priority is to get their TVs and projectors sold to you, and they have a lot of… Read More

Finding the right TV is hard. Unless you want to drag your La-Z-Boy to the local big box retailer and ask to spend the night, it’s hard to get the hands-on time you need to make an educated decision, and even if you do, comparing the minutiae a of dozens of similar sets can seem to be an impossible task. That’s what we’re here for. At Digital Trends, we aim for our product reviews to provide readers with insight into both a product's… Read More

If you’ve bought a new HDTV recently, then it’s a question you’re no doubt asking yourself: How important is calibration once I get my new set home? The second which naturally follows: Can I get good enough results on my own or should I plan on hiring someone to do the job for me? We checked in with audiovisual expert Joseph Kane, founder of JKP Productions and creator of the Digital Video Essentials video calibration discs, to get the scoop.… Read More

Most TV’s are calibrated to catch your attention while on the showroom floor, but we’ll show you how to change your display settings to achieve the optimum levels for use at home. Adjust your lighting. Watching your TV in complete darkness could result in eyestrain. To reduce eyestrain place a dim, diffused light behind your TV.   Let your TV warm up. Allow your TV at least 30 minutes to warm up before going ahead with calibrating it.   Adjust… Read More