TCL 40" calibration: I understand tvs differ and rooms require different settings but did anyone have the TCL 40" calibrated and what were the numbers set at?
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Same question here. I did a calibration with the THX calibrator on the Monsters Inc DVD (some commentators recommend this as an inexpensive way to calibrate). Much of the calibration could not be done. I did find that for watching movies, according to the THX calibration, brightness should be at 100 and contrast at 36- this is contrary to the advice of another reviewer who urged max contrast. I'm using hdmi in from a Philips upscaling DVD player, and optical out from the tv. I'm not getting the back channels on my Logitech speakers and am scratching my head about that.
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120hz standard, but 240hz enhanced. Excellent picture, I leave it at 120hz for most viewing; I have not found a need to switch to 240hz. Granted, I did check it out at 240 but find 120 is better for regular shows/movies. Haven't watched football yet... we'll see ;-)
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Good morning T. Laurent! Recently, we purchased the TLC 32" TCL L32HDF11TA 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV with 2-Year Warranty, Black and mounted it on a wall, but to save you from some of the headaches we had I thought I'd share the following. First, here is the wall mount we purchased: VideoSecu Tilt TV Wall Mount bracket for Most 32"- 55" LED LCD Plasma Flat Screen TV, MF607B 1QH This wall mount comes with a good variety of bolts 'n such for a variety of different televisions, however, none of them will fit into the back of the TCL, nor is there anything in TCL's single-sheet instructions informing you of what size of screws are needed. We first bought size 8 and 6 screws in both 3/4" and 1/2" as we were unsure what would work. The size 8 seemed to fit a bit better, however, while testing if it would go in okay, the screw snapped off flush! Oh no~!! It took a lot of time carefully drilling that little sucker out without messing up the threading. In any event, we finally got it out. (The size 6 was too small in diameter and would not grip the threading at all.) We finally ran into a very knowledgeable man at the hardware store who informed us that we probably needed a metric size screw, being the set is manufactured in China. He explained the difference in the pitch of the threading and so on. We no longer have the sales receipt from the metric screws we purchased, but I have an extra screw and it measures 1" long and is between the American size 6 and 8. I'm sure if you take this info to your hardware store, you'll find what you need, but you will definitely need metric. Also, we mounted this wall mount into a concrete wall, so we purchased extra lag bolts and anchors (that the bolts fit into once the hole is drilled) just to be sure it would stay put. We used 8 in all, which is probably overkill, but better safe than sorry, and it's rock solid. I hope this helps and I'm sure you'll love this TCL television. We love ours! God bless you and yours! Ellexis...
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I highly reccommend it, awesome tv! The slides are just something that can be run for the first 100 hours that supposedly age all the phoshors of the tv evenly, so when it is calibrated you will have the most accurate picture possible. It is not necessary and if you don't run them you probably wont even notice a difference unless you are a video-phile like me then you want to do everything thing possible to have the best picture. The slides are available at this link--- http://www.highdefjunkies.com/showthread.php?9134-2011-Panasonic-Settings-Issues-Thread --- Enjoy!!!
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I actually picked this up from CNET and it seems to work. First, use your TV's "warm" color temperature setting for the input that you want to adjust. Next, start with the "standard" picture settings and adjust the following items to these listed numbers: Contrast - 78; Back Light - 75; Dynalight - ON;Brightness - 37; Color - 46; Tint - 0; Sharpness - 48. These numbers work well, and had been adjusted by the original writer to go with HD-DVD Digital Video Essentials. This, to me, would be an excellent way to start, as the colors are rich and work well in both decently lit (not total daylight) and darkened rooms. Good luck. I actually picked this up from CNET and it seems to work. First, use your TV's "warm" color temperature setting for the input that you want to adjust. Next, start with the "standard" picture settings and adjust the following items to these listed numbers: Contrast - 78; Back Light - 75; Dynalight - ON;Brightness - 37; Color - 46; Tint - 0; Sharpness - 48. These numbers work well, and had been adjusted by the original writer to go with HD-DVD Digital Video Essentials. This, to me, would be an excellent way to start, as the colors are rich and work well in both... » Read More I actually picked this up from CNET and it seems to work. First, use your TV's "warm" color temperature setting for the input that you want to adjust. Next, start with the "standard" picture settings and adjust the following items to these listed numbers: Contrast - 78; Back Light - 75; Dynalight - ON;Brightness - 37; Color - 46; Tint - 0; Sharpness - 48. These numbers work well, and had been adjusted by the original writer to go with HD-DVD Digital Video Essentials. This, to me, would be an excellent way to start, as the colors are rich and work well in both decently lit (not total daylight) and darkened rooms. Good luck. « Show Less
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DJ T. -- someone set this TV up for me so I know nothing about all the cords. However, I will say that I absolutely LOVE this TV. It is a great size for my bedroom. The color is fantastic, the sound is very good. Very sharp picture. I highly recommend this TV. Had it for several months now, and it's terrific. No problems whatsoever.
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I've had my 52" 650 since memorial dday weekend...and coming from the video industry, it's the best screen around. For thos of you comparing the 650 vs 750 vs 850; check the technical details even at a store. I walked into the CC & BB locally and yes they were all set up side by side; but since the local store wanted to sell more 850s, it was "tuned" better. The default settings have changed including the brightness level; so when you are comparing TV screens; make sure that the identical output; down to the connection is being used and that both units are identically tuned, i.e. brightness, contrast, presets...99% of the time you will find them not to be. The best tuned TV this week will not be the one next week!
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Unfortunately we do not have any calibration settings that we suggest for these TV's. Our suggestion would be to research either (CNET or AVS Forums) to find out what people are saying is the best calibration
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Take televisioninfo's reviews for whatever they are worth. They have weird way of measuring. e.g. They measure the black level with Local DImming off. What is the point of that measurement. If someone buys a Local Dimming set and watches programming with LD off ... then he/she might as well have saved some money and bought a non-LD set.
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Kenneth ... was it the same model TV??? Did you take a remote and adjust picture setting to be exactly the same on both TVs? Where you standing at least 5 feet away from the tv??? if not, you didn't do an apples to apples comparison.
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Have owned a 40" TCL for over two years and it works great. Picture is exceptional, sound is similar to all flat screen tv's a little weak. Have it in the bedroom and with a ROKU attached it is quite the media center.
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This tv requires no calibration-make sure you are not running it in "theater mode" If you still want to calibrate it, go online to PC Magazine and look for HDTV calibration settings . Its free and explains all of the settings. Also check out Cnet.
55191
I use the TV daily. It is properly calibrated and has no issues with IR and burn in. This is probably the best plasma you can buy today. Sad that they will no longer be making plasma TVs.
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I actually picked this up from CNET and it seems to work. First, use your TV's "warm" color temperature setting for the input that you want to adjust. Next, start with the "standard" picture settings and adjust the following items to these listed numbers: Contrast - 78; Back Light - 75; Dynalight - ON; Brightness - 37; Color - 46; Tint - 0; Sharpness - 48. These numbers work well, and had been adjusted by the original writer to go with HD-DVD Digital Video Essentials. This, to me, would be an excellent way to start, as the colors are rich and work well in both decently lit (not total daylight) and darkened rooms. Good luck.
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I have mine on order so I will have a def answer for you shortly. On the TCL website you cannot even find this set but the most similar 40" model has a 200x100 vesa mount configuration so any mount with a standard 200x200 should work.
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Go to soundandvision.com to read a full review of this set and the calibration settings they used. Keep in mind that every set is different and those settings should be used as a starting point.
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There's a good calibration here - try this link http://reviews.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/sony-lcd-tv/sony-kdl46hx750.html