we have just purchased the stunning Panasonic TH-37PX80B ,and the Yamaha DSP AX-763 AV amp,with a set of tannoy SFX 5.1 speakers and am in the process of the set up of the picture, is the factory set up the best or can you advise on the best picture adjustments to make.
Panasonic TH-37PX80B picture set -up
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I have the older model (PX70). I use the cinema setting as a basse, and have adjusted the settings using a DVD:
If you have a DVD made by Pixar (i think) say WallE, Monsters Inc etc... there will be an extra menu item to set up your TV. It runs through various test paterns which lets to set up contrast, colour, brightness, sharpness etc... The one on my copy of WallE has more tests than the one on Monsters Inc. There is also one for setting up 5.1 surround on the WallE disc.
I have also turned off, or set to min the optional items like noise reduction, and the one for vivid colours.
If you have a DVD made by Pixar (i think) say WallE, Monsters Inc etc... there will be an extra menu item to set up your TV. It runs through various test paterns which lets to set up contrast, colour, brightness, sharpness etc... The one on my copy of WallE has more tests than the one on Monsters Inc. There is also one for setting up 5.1 surround on the WallE disc.
I have also turned off, or set to min the optional items like noise reduction, and the one for vivid colours.
But wont this only sort out the AV setting when watching DVD/blu-ray- whether it be scart, hdmi, component etc...when you turn back to TV the px80 remembers the settings for TV - i.e. each input is remembered by the PX80 (if this makes sense). Unless you write out the settings and duplicate for TV picture of course
My personal settings for TV watching are either Eco or Cinema - Eco if the room is a little brighter. Then Contrast - about 70% and colour, sharpness and brightness all about 50%. I've set colour tone/tint to "warm" as it seems to give it a more natural look - it does look a bit overblown when you change from normal, but give it 30 mins and you might like it. I too have turned off or minimised the picture processing.
A bit of trial and error goes along way though
My personal settings for TV watching are either Eco or Cinema - Eco if the room is a little brighter. Then Contrast - about 70% and colour, sharpness and brightness all about 50%. I've set colour tone/tint to "warm" as it seems to give it a more natural look - it does look a bit overblown when you change from normal, but give it 30 mins and you might like it. I too have turned off or minimised the picture processing.
A bit of trial and error goes along way though
For feeds from DVD or Blu Ray I use the calibration settings from HDTV Test for the TH42PX80.
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Panasonic-TH42PX80/Settings/
They seem spot on for night / mood lighting environment.
For Sky etc I have been having a bit of a battle to get them right but use normal and warm settings, contrast just below mid way, brightness about mid way and colour a bit higher. But it this can look vastly different depending on light sources etc.
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Panasonic-TH42PX80/Settings/
They seem spot on for night / mood lighting environment.
For Sky etc I have been having a bit of a battle to get them right but use normal and warm settings, contrast just below mid way, brightness about mid way and colour a bit higher. But it this can look vastly different depending on light sources etc.
le_vicar:For feeds from DVD or Blu Ray I use the calibration settings from HDTV Test for the TH42PX80. http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Panasonic-TH42PX80/Settings/ They seem spot on for night / mood lighting environment. For Sky etc I have been having a bit of a battle to get them right but use normal and warm settings, contrast just below mid way, brightness about mid way and colour a bit higher. But it this can look vastly different depending on light sources etc.For daytime viewing use the ECO setting, it changes the brightness/contast according to the ambient light conditions. And as above, Cinema is best for evening viewing.
I will give it a go as it has been driving me up the wall trying to get it right (and my wife for that matter). The only thing is eco seems to be quite dark and you have to wack up the contrast and brightness.
I'd try this, it seems to work in most environments and lighting-
viewing mode normal, contrast 38 clicks from left, brightness 32 clicks from left, colour 28 clicks from left, sharpness 4/5 clicks from left, colour balance warm, colour management off, P-NR off. see what you think and let me know what you think. Most people seem to prefer sharpness lower but to me it looks too foggy like that. I think the colours look really good with these settings compared to cinema mode, but hey, they're your eyes!
viewing mode normal, contrast 38 clicks from left, brightness 32 clicks from left, colour 28 clicks from left, sharpness 4/5 clicks from left, colour balance warm, colour management off, P-NR off. see what you think and let me know what you think. Most people seem to prefer sharpness lower but to me it looks too foggy like that. I think the colours look really good with these settings compared to cinema mode, but hey, they're your eyes!
just watched pans labyrinth in blue ray on eh howies settings and it looked spot on to me ,will try the other setting suggested with same movie later.
I also tweaked my picture to Howie's settings, and it now looks even better in all lights (we have a large picture window behind the set, so less than ideal). I've now progressed from the initial 200 hours "running-in" period, and the picture just seems to get better. No problems whatsoever with screen retention on widescreen or 4:3 movies or channel logos.
So pleased I went for this set!
So pleased I went for this set!
eh howie - sorry, when i left my last post i missed yours.
Thanks for the settings. I've used normal as opposed to warm as everything seemed to go a bit yellowy for me on warm, but other than that ive done as you said. i have only just done it now tho so the jury is still out.
Thanks for the settings. I've used normal as opposed to warm as everything seemed to go a bit yellowy for me on warm, but other than that ive done as you said. i have only just done it now tho so the jury is still out.
I know what you mean, I thought warm made everything very yellowy too but on expert advice I stuck with it and now it looks really natural to me. I'd try it for a day and see how you feel I'm so glad i did and now only use normal colour for gaming. Out of interest what sharpness settings do you guys think look best?
Eh howie:I know what you mean, I thought warm made everything very yellowy too but on expert advice I stuck with it and now it looks really natural to me. I'd try it for a day and see how you feel I'm so glad i did and now only use normal colour for gaming. Out of interest what sharpness settings do you guys think look best?
before changing to your reccommendations, i had the sharpness on full. when you actually fiddle with it, the difgference doesnt seem that much doesit, but whn you sit down and watch for a while you notice it. i certainly did anyway.
before changing to your reccommendations, i had the sharpness on full. when you actually fiddle with it, the difgference doesnt seem that much doesit, but whn you sit down and watch for a while you notice it. i certainly did anyway.
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