ISF calibration specialist help?

carlisle brum · 20-06-2007, 12:05

Hi i bought a samsung LE40m87BDx last week and although generaly very happy i have spent many late nites trying to calibrate the set.I hve video essentials calibration dvd but this doesnt seemt o help. I am thinking of getting in a specialist . Anyone know of how I can go about this and what the general rule of thumb would be for costs etc and if it would be worth it?

niall campbell · 20-06-2007, 21:39

why pay someone when you will get it set to someone elses taste?

i presume you followed all the instructions and your still not happy

so that leaves the question why?

the problem is you will be watching it for films and then you watch normal tv and its too dark/ bright

i would work out what or where the picture is going wrong. if its sky telly is it in HD? using HDMI ?

dvd using a poor scart?

if your telly uses preset screen settings you could use FILM for dvds and then PERSONAL for everyday stuff

good luck as this is a minefield to answer but save your money

carlisle brum · 21-06-2007, 12:31

I tried one of the settings as recommended on the hdtvtest site and they are vastly improved. Alot of people say the quality of HDMI cables dosent matter and the one sky provided is good enough should i get a decent cable or leave the one I have alone?

Nigel Goodwin · 21-06-2007, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlisle brum

I tried one of the settings as recommended on the hdtvtest site and they are vastly improved. Alot of people say the quality of HDMI cables dosent matter and the one sky provided is good enough should i get a decent cable or leave the one I have alone?

Leave it alone, expensive cables are just a ripoff - the Sky supplied lead is as good as any other you could buy (regardless of cost).

mat060572 · 21-06-2007, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlisle brum

Hi i bought a samsung LE40m87BDx last week and although generaly very happy i have spent many late nites trying to calibrate the set.I hve video essentials calibration dvd but this doesnt seemt o help. I am thinking of getting in a specialist . Anyone know of how I can go about this and what the general rule of thumb would be for costs etc and if it would be worth it?

I am happy with my screen but was thinking of getting DVE to check things like overscan etc - do you think it is a waste of money and not really for joe public?

I am trying to say is it easy to follow?

20-06-2007, 12:05	#1
carlisle brum Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 80	ISF calibration specialist help? Hi i bought a samsung LE40m87BDx last week and although generaly very happy i have spent many late nites trying to calibrate the set.I hve video essentials calibration dvd but this doesnt seemt o help. I am thinking of getting in a specialist . Anyone know of how I can go about this and what the general rule of thumb would be for costs etc and if it would be worth it?

20-06-2007, 21:39	#2
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	why pay someone when you will get it set to someone elses taste? i presume you followed all the instructions and your still not happy so that leaves the question why? the problem is you will be watching it for films and then you watch normal tv and its too dark/ bright i would work out what or where the picture is going wrong. if its sky telly is it in HD? using HDMI ? dvd using a poor scart? if your telly uses preset screen settings you could use FILM for dvds and then PERSONAL for everyday stuff good luck as this is a minefield to answer but save your money

21-06-2007, 12:31	#3
carlisle brum Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 80	I tried one of the settings as recommended on the hdtvtest site and they are vastly improved. Alot of people say the quality of HDMI cables dosent matter and the one sky provided is good enough should i get a decent cable or leave the one I have alone?

21-06-2007, 12:57	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by carlisle brum I tried one of the settings as recommended on the hdtvtest site and they are vastly improved. Alot of people say the quality of HDMI cables dosent matter and the one sky provided is good enough should i get a decent cable or leave the one I have alone? Leave it alone, expensive cables are just a ripoff - the Sky supplied lead is as good as any other you could buy (regardless of cost).

21-06-2007, 15:11	#5
mat060572 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107	Quote: Originally Posted by carlisle brum Hi i bought a samsung LE40m87BDx last week and although generaly very happy i have spent many late nites trying to calibrate the set.I hve video essentials calibration dvd but this doesnt seemt o help. I am thinking of getting in a specialist . Anyone know of how I can go about this and what the general rule of thumb would be for costs etc and if it would be worth it? I am happy with my screen but was thinking of getting DVE to check things like overscan etc - do you think it is a waste of money and not really for joe public? I am trying to say is it easy to follow?

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