- What are the best picture settings to use?
This is one of the most common questions people ask when purchasing a new TV. Unfortunately it is one of the questions that does not have a real answer. However, hopefully this FAQ will help guide you in how choose the right picture settings customised for you.
Some of the reasons why are:
- Each individual has different preferences in regards to the actual picture (i.e. colour, brightness, sharpness)
- The actual room and position of where the TV is located (i.e. room may be brighter or darker than someone else’s)
- TV viewing habits - some people’s main viewing times are at night and in a dark room, therefore the TV needs different picture settings to someone who’s main viewing habits are during the day in a bright room.
- So how do I get the best picture settings for me?
To get the best customised picture settings suitable for you, the advice is as follows:
- Start afresh – reset all picture settings to the default settings
- Ensure eco settings are turned off (such as Light Sensor)
- Write down all the settings either on a spreadsheet (sample attached) or on a piece of paper (see the attached PDF document as an example).
- Slowly make changes to the picture settings – noting down the changes on the spreadsheet in a new column. This is the part that can take time (even 2 weeks or more!). It is best to make small incremental changes.
- Are there any tools that can assist?
Fortunately there are tools on the market that can help you calibrate the picture settings on a TV. Many Blu-ray Discs have a calibration tool, especially the ones with the THX Logo.
There are also tools such as:
- It all sounds too hard?
Fortunately there are also professionals that can calibrate your TV for you. For a more detailed write-up, see:
https://www.avforums.com/article/why-should-i-get-a-professional-video-TV-projector-calibration.1025...
