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I don't own the Avia disc, so I can't specifically comment on its merits, but I do own Video Essentials, which is designed to provide the same basic toolset for calibrating your audio and video.
On VE, one point that is stressed many times is that following the instructions may not always result in a correct picture. This is not, however, the fault of the disc, but rather the television itself. My experience with my Mitsubishi RPTV was not as severe as yours, but VE was not able to give me an ideal picture on that set, due to an inherent design flaw. Note that this has nothing to do with the age of the set (my Mits is just over two years old), nor is it technically a "compatibility" issue.
Based on what you describe, I would bet that your set has the same flaw. I would guess that the red color in the image was excessively bloomy after the adjustment, correct? If so, then the Avia disc should have instructed you that your set cannot achieve an optimal image, and that you should back the color intensity off until the reds no longer bloom. You may also need to pull the tint back a bit, but probably not much.
FYI, I have another, older set, a Panasonic 27", that worked flawlessly with VE, and has a picture now that is a real delight to behold.
So, the moral of the story is, yes, Ovation should have provided a clear caveat (as VE does) that the Avia disc may not provide the optimum image quality on some TVs, but the fact that it can't improve the picture on all sets does not imply a flaw in the product.
Rest assured, before I buy my next set, I will make plenty sure that it is "compatible" with my VE disc. I suggest you do the same.
Robo
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