Calibrate Your New HDTV
There is no denying that HDTV is confusing to consumers. Terminology that was once only known by tech geeks (e.g. “contrast ratio,” “LCD,” “DLP,” “720p,” “1080i”) is now being forced upon consumers. Millions of people are saying that they are disappointed by the picture on their new HDTV. This is mostly because consumers think that they will receive HD out-of-the-box (which actually is true if the TV has a QAM tuner). However, another reason that the picture quality is not up to par is because the TV was not calibrated.
The Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) has trained professionals from around the world that will come into your house and calibrate your HDTV. Paying someone to come into your house can be expensive, but compared to the cost of the HDTV it is worth it.
An alternative to having someone come into your house is to buy a calibration DVD and do-it-yourself. Robert Heron of DL.TV/PC Magazine says that the Monster/ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD will provide near identical results to hiring a professional to calibrate your TV. The special DVD is only $30 and will walk you through calibrating your new HDTV.
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