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CES Hands On - Samsung HW-Q990F review
beater said:
No probs, doing it all AV is quite handy because you can just message them. Remember to ask for a discount.
Series1boy
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First calibration was to gamma 2.2. The picture was all washed out and skin tones were yellow and it looked terrible.
The second time was calibrated to 2.4 and that other standard BT.1886 ellisdj always recommends. There is significant difference with the picture with more pop, colour and the greyscale with more detail in the blacks. The skin tones are more real and there is no sign of that dreadful yellow tint from the first time.
When I compare with the normal and cinema modes there is a massive improvement of the above in my isf modes.
highly recomend getting it done!
The second time was calibrated to 2.4 and that other standard BT.1886 ellisdj always recommends. There is significant difference with the picture with more pop, colour and the greyscale with more detail in the blacks. The skin tones are more real and there is no sign of that dreadful yellow tint from the first time.
When I compare with the normal and cinema modes there is a massive improvement of the above in my isf modes.
highly recomend getting it done!
buzz_lightclick
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bigboss
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For the end user (us), there isn't much difference. Check these links:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/thx-and-isf-calibration-is-it-worth-it
http://www.thxvideotech.com/forum/showthread.php?542-THX-Certified-Video-Calibrator
http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/thx-and-isf-calibration-is-it-worth-it
http://www.thxvideotech.com/forum/showthread.php?542-THX-Certified-Video-Calibrator
buzz_lightclick said:
The only distinction is that the calibrator is either THX or ISF accredited.
In other words, it's simply a matter of which organisation trained the calibrator.
Accreditation aside, there's no difference whatsoever, since both THX and ISF engineers calibrate to the same (Rec.709) standard.
Series1boy
Well-known member
I think my TV is switching between day and night settings automatically at night time! Is that possible?
Series1boy
Well-known member
hi gel, after having your tv calibrated ,how do you feel about the whole experiance was as good as you hoped,do you feel the outlay was worth it,and would you recomend having it done to anyone else,i know i,m becoming part of a dying bread of pioneer clan lol, although i still love the picture ,would you say it's worth having done or put the money towards a new tv.cheers david
p.s would love to see some more picys
p.s would love to see some more picys
gel said:
Don't worry Gel, that can't happen.
Maybe variations in content have given that impression, but the settings will be locked into each Professional picture mode.
Series1boy said:
No, I am not joking, I was watching during the day on day mode and I closed the curtains when it was getting dark and the night mode had already been switched on! This always happens too.
. I can't work it out? :? In the morning I switch it and it's fine but at night it seems to have a mind of its own!Are you sure you hadn't switched from the day to night calibration whilst watching, then forgotten later that you'd made this switch?
bigboss
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davidvann said:hi gel, after having your tv calibrated ,how do you feel about the whole experiance was as good as you hoped,do you feel the outlay was worth it,and would you recomend having it done to anyone else,i know i,m becoming part of a dying bread of pioneer clan lol, although i still love the picture ,would you say it's worth having done or put the money towards a new tv.cheers david
p.s would love to see some more picys
Hi David, it is a good question, I think before some of my pictures were oversaturated and looked a bit fake at times, but now they are all good. £185 is a lot of money though, the colours aren't over bright now and as a result blacks look really good. The picture also looks clearer. Whites are really white too. You also know the picture is the way it is intended to be.
The TV panel should also now last longer, which is good. I am glad that it's done I would recommend it to be done but if your not crazy about your TV perhaps you might not notice the differences so much though. They are little and subtle. I think that is the best way to describe my experience. Just got to keep my fingers crossed now that my TV doesn't go wrong.
If I had a Pioneer I am not sure. The Pioneer's are still great and if you are happy with it possibly. It depends how long you intend on keeping the Pioneer. I intend keeping my Panasonic 7 years or so (hopefully) so it is worth it. Your TV is getting a bit old now but if you definitely plan on keeping it a long time then possibly. I seem to be enjoying all my Blu-rays again and normal TV. No pictures seem to look bad.
I will try and do some more pictures.
thanks gel,i,m glad that you are pleased with your calibration and i know what it's like having upgrade done on your tv/hifi you never know what film or cd to put on first ,its like a dog with a new bone not knowing where to start lol.many thanks david
I think your TV's fine, Gel.
You've perhaps been switching between Pro 1 and Pro 2 settings while it's all new.
I experimented similarly after my TV was first calibrated. I lost track of whether I was watching Pro 1 or Pro 2 a few times, too.
You've perhaps been switching between Pro 1 and Pro 2 settings while it's all new.
I experimented similarly after my TV was first calibrated. I lost track of whether I was watching Pro 1 or Pro 2 a few times, too.
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