Televisions straight That store They usually have shop or dynamic mode enabled, which deliberately exaggerate colors and contrast to attract customers' attention. In a store setting with artificial light and the appropriate video turned on, it looks great, but it doesn't work at all at home. So how to set it up TV set alone?
How to start calibration?
The basis is selecting the appropriate base mode. The best starting point will be the “Movie” or “Cinema” mode. Unlike the dynamic mode, it offers more natural and calm colors. The next step is to turn off all image beautifiers – noise reduction, contrast enhancers and other automatic functions that often do more harm than good.
Key parameters to adjust
Start with contrast – set it to around 80-85%. Then address clarity. Here it is worth using a dark movie scene – details in black areas should be visible, but the black should remain deep. When adjusting colors, follow the rule ““less is more”. Too high saturation can make faces look unnaturally red.
Testing settings in practice
The best test of your settings will be a variety of materials – from movies to sport after games, if you also use the TV for gaming. Pay special attention to scenes you know well. Skin colors should look natural and a white elements cannot “shine” too strongly. If you have any doubts, it is better to leave a given parameter at a lower level – exaggerated settings quickly tire the eyes.
It is also worth spending some time searching the Internet for the best settings for your TV. You can often come across guides, which will show you step by step how to optimize the settings, saving you from experimenting on your own.
Common pitfalls during calibration
The biggest mistake is adjusting the image with the store lighting on. It is best to calibrate the TV in the conditions in which we usually watch it. It's also worth remembering that each source (set-top box, console, Blu-ray player) may require slightly different settings. Don't be afraid to experiment – you can always return to factory settings.