Calibration The Best Buy guy says they charge $200 for "calibration" (normally $300 but on sale) using some expensive computer gear. Is this worth it and/or can one do this themselves? Are there any on-line resources to help you do this yourself? Calibration The Best Buy guy says they charge $200 for "calibration" (normally $300 but on sale) using some expensive computer gear. Is this worth it and/or can one do this themselves? ... » Read More Calibration The Best Buy guy says they charge $200 for "calibration" (normally $300 but on sale) using some expensive computer gear. Is this worth it and/or can one do this themselves? Are there any on-line resources to help you do this yourself? « Show Less
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Wow, that's expensive! If I were you, I'd just poke around on AVS Forums (www.avsforum.com) and find the "optimal" settings on there. There's usually a forum thread for each model and someone with experience calibrating tv's will post their settings. Granted, they won't be perfectly suited for your exact setup or viewing environment, but they should get you 98% of the way there.
877973
I don't believe the machine can be calibrated, at least I haven't noticed an option. Also the readings are not always consistent if you take a few back to back. Have others noticed this?
378208
I believe you can buy a version of this tool that has calibration paperwork but it is a lot more money
1036705
I believe that one of the reasons this monitor is lower in price is that it badly needs calibration upon arrival. I spent about an hour and a half calibrating it to match what you are asking. So, the answer is yes, but not without some effort in calibration. Some of the calibration I was able to do with the monitor itself, but the rest I had to do with my video card to compensate. After being calibrated, however, it has performed perfectly.
1023068
Out of box. There are instructions for calibration, but you need to buy a sound level calibrator.
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Totally agree. If a person isn't doing monitor calibrations with a colorimeter like the Spyder -- not by eyeball! -- on a reasonable schedule, they can pretty much expect to have color management problems. Folks who are quick-printing snapshots straight out of their point-and-shoots may not be interested in making the effort, but someone who's willing to invest in a nice printer like this, probably ought to be calibrating their monitor. Just my $0.02.
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I only use this scale at my farmers market to weigh produce. I believe you have to get a special scale to get what you want as far as calibration. I know there out there. I would google scales with calibration and that should take you to a company, but expect to spend quite a bit.
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I checked the users guide and do not see any information about calibration of the unit. There is a support number you can call.
826816
I do not recall anything about calibration and I no longer have it. After spending two days with very unusual readings, I threw it in the trash. I purchased a used military compass which still works after 30 years.
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You can actually calibrate yourself. There are many sites available on line that tell you how to do it such as this one http://www.plasmatelevisions.org/article/plasma-television-tips/how-to-calibrate-your-plasma-tv.html
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I paid up for mine. Here is a screenshot of my computer: http://screencast.com/t/eskAiuf6WuY
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You should always edit your images with your laptop cover opened where you see the screen at its brightes and consistently keep doing it that way. That means you should calibrate your monitor to that specific, upright setting. I would have an image printed and compare it to your screen
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It is factory calibrated at the time of manufacture. If you need current calibration that must be done when purchased. Some retailers offer calibration for an extra fee or you can send it out to your local calibration shop.
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I did it myself., It really doesn't take that much effort/science. If you hire someone, you shouldn't pay more than $20-30 tops for this job. Hope this info works.
741916
LOL*--what pro shop do you work for?i have used Best Buy many times and have had no problem. much better prices.
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The following site provides instruction and downloadable forms for calibrating the PT500. It costs $29.99 and is recommended after ~200 tests. http://www.q3i.com/calibration.php The shipping address (on the form) is: Quest Products, Inc Attn: Service Center 2349 Jamestown Ave, Suite #4 Independence, IA 90644
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I agree with DBroncos spending the dough on getting this model calibrated is a joke. If you're scared you may not know how to calibrate properly just copy settings from this thread. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1019763