Comments on: Picture settings and calibration FAQ--Ask the editors

CNET's editors answer questions related to HDTV picture setup and calibration of picture settings.

[gannonj]

Samsung LN-S4695D

[katzmaier]

I never reviewed that TV.

[jaytorch22]

Hi, gannonj. Did you ever find settings that you'd recommend for your LN-S4695D?

[stevewellman]

I was searching for the calibration settings for the Samsung HP-S5053 Plasma. This television was reviewed in the summer of 06 but I can't find the information.

[katzmaier]

Sorry, we don't have those settings.

[jphixs]

I don't see anything for your review of JVC HD-56G887

[katzmaier]

Sorry, I don't have those settings.

[NYYRule]

I know you do a review for the PN50A550, can you do one for the PN5xA650?

[NYYRule]

I know you do a review for the PN50A550, can you do one for the PN5xA650?

[vicman08]

I have a 52 " XBR5 sony bravia that always gets a shade darker when there is a lack of light in a scene e.g. ending credits.You can also notice this problem when you go to an input that has no video feed. it gets even more anoying when you are playing video games. I've tried turning the lighting adjustments off, and that didn't work. Any suggestions?

Thanx,

[HDJunkie]

Turn on Game/text Mode. You will only be able to use Custom Picture settings with it turned on, it does however correct your problem. Hope this helps.

[jamiehoban]

Samsung LNA52a650 6 Series 52 inch LCD

[katzmaier]

Here you go:
http://reviews.cnet.com/9602-12576_7-0.html?messageID=2510694

[R1one]

I have a Samsung 6 series, LN40A650. A picture setting and calibration of the 6 Series would be nice . Thanks David for this database.

[katzmaier]

These are the ones I have for the 52-incher:
http://reviews.cnet.com/9602-12576_7-0.html?messageID=2510694

[bleznyk]

Hi , I have a Sony KD-34XBR960 do have have the dark room setting for it ? You did review the set.. Thanks

[katzmaier]

Sorry, I don't have that one.

[jpfalcone]

The settings for the LNxxA650 Samsung LCDs are here:

http://help.cnet.com/ln52a650/9602-12576_39-0.html?messageID=2510694&tag=tip-2510694&kw=ln52a650

[jpmaccaro]

Dark room settings for Sony Bravia KDL-XBR2 please?

[katzmaier]

Here's the 52-inch version:
http://reviews.cnet.com/9602-12576_7-0.html?messageID=2509831

[JasonN3]

sony KDL-v40XBR1, you reviewed it but back in 2005, also the mitsubishi WD-65731, you haven't reviewed that set but you did review the 65734, 65831 and 65833, i was wondering if any of these are basically the same tv (probably the 65734) but with different inputs and i could use the same settings.

[JasonN3]

I have a sony KDL-40XBR1, which you reviewed in 2005 and doesn't have settings attached, also i have a mitsubishi WD-65731 which you have not reviewed but you have reviewed the wd-65734, are these tv's similar enough i can use the same settings?

[terron628]

need settings for samsung hls6187w projection hdtv. i believe you did a review on the 56 inch model; they should be the same. thank you, please email me this information. [e-mail]

[davedword]

Do you have settings for Panasonic TH-46PZ80U? Seems like you did a semi-preview review, but no settings. I appreciate your help.

I want to calibrate my Sony 40KDL-XBR4. You tested and calibrated the Sonyu 46KDL-XBR4. Can I use the same calibration settings? Where do I find these settings on your webpage? Please send a direct link.
Thank you.
Stanley110

[momocool]

Hi. I have a Samsung LN46A650, witch Dark-room settings available on CNET should I use on my TV ?
LN46A550 or LN52A650 ?
Thanks

[mtlcarks]

I was standing at best buy and I was looking at a Pioneer Kuro 5020FD and I was comparing it to a Panasonic Viera TH50PZ800U. The black levels on the Pioneer were obvioulsy much better, but according to your review on the Panasonic, it was supposed to be very close. I changed the picutre settings on the Panasonic to THX, Vivid, standard, so on and so forth, but I couldn't get the black levels anywhere near the Pioneer. What can I do to get the blacks blacker? Thanks!

[ddiddy415]

sony 32 xbr6,,,,,please...thank you

[sleepyeddie]

I know the Sony KDS-55A3000 had the dark room settings but I cannot find them now. Could you please?