I just bought a Sony KDF-50E2000. The over-the-air HD is awesome and crystal clear and bright. However, my DVD player (in progressive or interlaced) is sharp, but lacks color. It is somewhat stuck on a grayscale I can't overcome. I know how much contrast there can be between the bright and dark levels, but can't achieve it with my DVD player.
Are there any ways I can correct this problem beyond changing picture control, brightness, etc.?
2006-09-08 08:58:12 · 6 answers · asked by superdave_11316 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
I JUST POSTED THIS ANSWER FOR ANOTHER PERSON WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM:
RENT A DVD WITH THE "THX" LOGO ON IT. IN THE MENU LOOK FOR "THX OPTIMIZER".IT'S A FREE TOOL TO HELP ADJUST THE SETTINGS ON YOUR TV.
ACCORDING TO YOUR USER MANUAL YOU CAN SAVE THE SETTINGS FOR EACH VIDEO SOURCE (PAGE 59). SO FOR BROADCAST YOU CAN LEAVE THE SETTINGS AS THEY ARE AND HAVE DIFFERENT SETTING FOR DVD.
I'M NOT GONNA READ THE WHOLE MANUAL TO YOU BUT THERE'S A LOT OF CUSTOMIZING YOU CAN DO.
2006-09-08 17:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by mchaz60 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The DVD picture won't be as nice as the actual HDTV broadcast, but it seems like you have a bigger problem.
Not sure I have an answer for you but make sure if you have a progressive and/or interlaced disc both the DVD player and TV are set to the same setting.
Maybe a player issue? Try it on another television. Or try it in a different video input and see if there is a difference. Maybe a TV issue if that is the case.
2006-09-08 09:01:20 · answer #2 · answered by simianfever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have set the contrast, color and brightness for your digitlal broadcast input, but perhaps do not realize that the other inputs have to be adjusted in addtion. A calibration DVD such as Avia Guide to Home theater or Digital Video Essentials is the best way to set up you TV. Also, the DVD player itself may have its own contrast brightness and color controls, and your set may need a new setting for those.
2006-09-10 18:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly have a problem with the signal cables. You may be losing some of the signal information. Replace cable with shortest ones possible and a higher quality. Don't buy the $100 cables, they're not worth the money.
2006-09-11 11:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a calibration DVD. It will be the best $19 you spend. I like DVD essentials.
2006-09-08 10:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by shake_um 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the contrast
2006-09-08 09:04:02 · answer #6 · answered by genius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋