How to Calibrate an HDTV?

[nrdstrm]

I noticed on AVS forum most seem to use Avia....Is there a better solution? I havn't tried either but tomorrow night I'll use Avia to test...I was just wondering if there was something better that I don't know about...

[XxDeadlyxX]

For DVD and now HD-DVD a lot of people use DVE (Digital Video Essentials) to fine tune their HDTV.

[evilchris]

The best bet is to have it professionally calibrated. Avia is ok and will get it better than factory default, which is horrendous.

[GamerGuyX]

http://www.imagingscience.com/

[Digital_Trans]

After many hours of online research and calibration sessions I have found the perfect settings for my Sony Bravia 46" HD LCD TV Model Number: KDL-46V25L1
These settings look great on both the XBox 360 Elite via HDMI and also on the PS3 via HDMI.

Mode - Custom
Backlight - 5
Picture - 93
Brightness - 50
Color - 50
Hue - 0
Color Temp - (Warm1) or (Warm2) you choose
Sharpness - 8
NR - Off

Black Corrector - Off
Advanced CE - Off
Gamma - Low
Clear White - Off
Live Color
Color Space - Normal
Display Area - Full Pixel
Power Saving - (Low) or (Off) for more brightness, so it's not so dark.
Light Sensor - Off


This might work on other models besides mine give it a try! :D

[evilchris]

They might not work on the same model either. No two TV's are alike.

[nrdstrm]

So what is better to use? DVE or Avia?

[GamerGuyX]

So what is better to use? DVE or Avia?

Don't you dare ask that question on the AVS Forum. It's suicide. :headexplode: