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Enzian · 12-12-2002, 05:07 AM

Televisions come from the factory with pre-set contrast, brightness, color, tint and sharpness. These pre-set settings are independant of the settings you can play with normally. These hidden settings are a baseline for all future calibrations.

When I first joined this forum, there was a link to tweaking the factory settings for various manufacturers televisions. Unfortunately, I'm not using the right keywords in my searches.

Does anyone remember what I'm talking about? Anyone have the link?

***chlngr1970*** · 12-12-2002, 07:17 AM

The term you are looking for is Service Menu. Try that.

j

brian · 12-12-2002, 03:07 PM

From this old thread:

Possibly the site you want

tomdkat · 12-12-2002, 06:18 PM

BE CAREFUL if you "tweak" your set via the Service Menu....

Consider yourself warned....

Peace.....

***Wirehed*** · 12-12-2002, 06:26 PM

Yes, be very carefull. You can really screw things up, and unless you have special training and better yet, equipment, the chances are higher that you will make the TV worse rather than better.

Have you looked into ISF calibration in your area? Prices can vary depending on your location and the type of TV you have. Usually it's around $500.

No one is ever disapointed in the money spent on proper calibration.

Louie · 12-12-2002, 06:36 PM

Is it feasible to ISF Calibrate a direct view TV, like Wega?

***Wirehed*** · 12-12-2002, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Louie
Is it feasible to ISF Calibrate a direct view TV, like Wega?

Yes, certainly. Although the results are less dramatic.

Enzian · 12-12-2002, 06:54 PM

That's what I needed, guys, thanks!

But, hey. I rented Video Essentials but they didn't have the blue filter. Do 3D glasses use the same filter?

I couldstill set the sound and the brightness/controls. When I did, my overall picture was almost too dark to watch. In order for me to avoid distortion to the white line, I need to set the controls down to nothing.

There are two brightness and two contrast controls in my setup config.

Theres contrast, brightness, Ext. Cntrast and Ext Brightness. I can tell that they do different things, but I can't put my finger on it. Anyone heard of this?

Does my calibration seem correct?

Louie · 12-13-2002, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seamonkey
Yes, certainly. Although the results are less dramatic.

If I have an extended service plan with CC, do you think it would be feasible, with some sweet talking, to get them to do an ISF?

Also, I didn't want to start another thread, but would it be a good idea to invest in an in-line amp for my cable signal?

***Wirehed*** · 12-13-2002, 12:28 AM

Circuit City does not do ISF. And even if they did I wouldn't trust them anywhere near my TV.

ISF is a fairly high end service and requires a profesionally trained technician --not the kind of person that works at CC.

tomdkat · 12-13-2002, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Louie
If I have an extended service plan with CC, do you think it would be feasible, with some sweet talking, to get them to do an ISF?

You can learn more about ISF calibration here and here.

Also, ISF techs "hang out" on the Home Theater SPot site so you can find one in your area there or at teh ISF website.

Good luck!

Peace......

Louie · 12-13-2002, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seamonkey
Circuit City does not do ISF. And even if they did I wouldn't trust them anywhere near my TV.

ISF is a fairly high end service and requires a profesionally trained technician --not the kind of person that works at CC.

Oh i am right with you, but they hire out for their service, so I was thinking maybe I can try to get them to pay for it...hey what can I say, I am cheap! $500 can buy alot of new DVDs or a new reciever!

***chlngr1970*** · 12-13-2002, 06:14 AM

but that same 500 spent on an ISF calibration is well worth it IMHO.

j

12-12-2002, 05:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Enzian Producer/Admin Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Fort Phoenix	Factory Television Settings Televisions come from the factory with pre-set contrast, brightness, color, tint and sharpness. These pre-set settings are independant of the settings you can play with normally. These hidden settings are a baseline for all future calibrations. When I first joined this forum, there was a link to tweaking the factory settings for various manufacturers televisions. Unfortunately, I'm not using the right keywords in my searches. Does anyone remember what I'm talking about? Anyone have the link? __________________ Ficht nicht mit Der Raketemensch! XBox Gamertag: Enzian 00001 Elitism is ok, so long as you keep it in your pants...or something like that.

12-12-2002, 07:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	The term you are looking for is Service Menu. Try that. j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

12-12-2002, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
brian Digital Jesűs Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wisconsin	From this old thread: Possibly the site you want __________________ Why? fin.

12-12-2002, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	BE CAREFUL if you "tweak" your set via the Service Menu.... Consider yourself warned.... Peace..... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

12-12-2002, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Yes, be very carefull. You can really screw things up, and unless you have special training and better yet, equipment, the chances are higher that you will make the TV worse rather than better. Have you looked into ISF calibration in your area? Prices can vary depending on your location and the type of TV you have. Usually it's around $500. No one is ever disapointed in the money spent on proper calibration. __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

12-12-2002, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Louie Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Steubenville, OH, USA	Is it feasible to ISF Calibrate a direct view TV, like Wega? __________________ "Stay classy San Diego. I'm Ron Burgandy?" - Will Ferrell

12-12-2002, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Enzian Producer/Admin Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Fort Phoenix	That's what I needed, guys, thanks! But, hey. I rented Video Essentials but they didn't have the blue filter. Do 3D glasses use the same filter? I couldstill set the sound and the brightness/controls. When I did, my overall picture was almost too dark to watch. In order for me to avoid distortion to the white line, I need to set the controls down to nothing. There are two brightness and two contrast controls in my setup config. Theres contrast, brightness, Ext. Cntrast and Ext Brightness. I can tell that they do different things, but I can't put my finger on it. Anyone heard of this? Does my calibration seem correct? __________________ Ficht nicht mit Der Raketemensch! XBox Gamertag: Enzian 00001 Elitism is ok, so long as you keep it in your pants...or something like that.

12-13-2002, 12:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Circuit City does not do ISF. And even if they did I wouldn't trust them anywhere near my TV. ISF is a fairly high end service and requires a profesionally trained technician --not the kind of person that works at CC. __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

12-13-2002, 06:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	but that same 500 spent on an ISF calibration is well worth it IMHO. j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

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