[mythtv-users] Slightly OT: calibrating a Vizio

[Gabe Rubin]

On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 9:23 AM, faginbagin <mythtv at hbuus.com> wrote:

> On 03/18/2013 01:05 PM, Gabe Rubin wrote:
>
>> Hi List,
>>
>> I just picked up a new HDTV over the weekend from Costco (Vizio M550SL).
>>  I wanted to set the picture settings to the ideal settings.  Has anyone
>> calibrated one of these or found settings they like that they can share?  I
>> am not planning on changing any of the nVidia settings (using a 430) but
>> willing to do so if anyone has had good success creating a better picture
>> that way.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> <http://www.costco.com/VIZIO-**55%22-Class-1080p-120Hz-LED-**
>> Edge-Lit-LCD-HDTV-M550SL.**product.11761162.html<http://www.costco.com/VIZIO-55%22-Class-1080p-120Hz-LED-Edge-Lit-LCD-HDTV-M550SL.product.11761162.html>
>> >
>>
>
> I don't have that Vizio, but I'm happy with the results calibrating my
> HDTVs (both 1080p and 720p) with the collection of MP4 video clips
> described here:
>
> http://www.avsforum.com/t/**948496/avs-hd-709-blu-ray-mp4-**calibration<http://www.avsforum.com/t/948496/avs-hd-709-blu-ray-mp4-calibration>
>
> The clips are a 22 GB download and take up about that much space when
> extracted. They play well with the mythtv internal player in 0.23, when
> extracted into my video library. I haven't tried them in newer versions of
> myth. The download also contains some .png files that don't show up in the
> the video library. I used xine to display these full screen.
>
> Be sure to download Patterns-Manual.pdf so you know how to use them.
>
> I've only use the basic and misc test patterns. The other series of tests
> are meant to be used with hardware I don't have (and didn't feel the need
> to invest in) to more precisely calibrate color.
>
> HTH,
> Helen
>

Thanks.  I will give it a shot.  FYI, its 22 MB, not GB.  I was concerned
at first when I thought it was that large.
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