When someone says "this projector has been calibrated", does it mean they have adjusted the basic controls such as brightness and contrast, or does this mean something more advanced, and if so what?
2006-12-10 06:10:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
The premier video calibration would be an ISF calibration. The Image & Science Foundation educates and certifies technicians to perform calibrations that are nothing short of amazing. They use expensive equipment and make adjustments within factory menus not available to consumers. Expect to pay approximately $300 for a Standard Definition calibration and an additional $200 for High Definition calibration. (Two separate calibrations are required for High Definition Video displays – both standard and high definition adjustments).
It’s possible someone could claim their projector was calibrated when they used a DVD such as “Digital Video Essentials”. Joe Kane clearly states his “Digital Video Essentials” DVD optimizes video displays. The DVD is definitely worthwhile and recommended for those not wanting to spend the money for ISF calibration. It’s only $19 from Amazon.
My High Definition set has been ISF calibrated and typically just explain it’s been professionally “calibrated” when asked why the picture is so incredible.
2006-12-11 08:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by WebtvDan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When referring to a projector it can be either basic settings that can be adjusted in the menu, or if the picture is poor or out of focus and you can't fix it from the standard menu, then someone needs to get into the "service menu" of the device to reset the system or make some internal menu based repairs.
Best Buy just started offering a service for $300 where a highly trained "Elite Service Specialist" will come out to your home and calibrate your Projector or Television, along with help you calibrate your sound system as well. Its a great service and a good buy. If you have a Best Buy near you with a Magnolia Home Theater inside it go ask them about it, it will be worth it. They should even have a few sets in the store that have been calibrated through the service menu - you will see a big difference.
I hope this helped.
2006-12-10 09:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by Larry M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd endorse what Larry said... I have no first-hand experience, but read it in numerous places: real calibration is indeed done by a certified technician (they have a union) who works on it for hours, and it costs about $200-300.
2006-12-10 21:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by binba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋