most notably a disc on the AVS Forum that users have created that is. So, it's good idea to save different settings for lower quality sources, based on personal preferences. The first calibration program I used was ColorHCFR, which is a free software.

Also note that calibrated settings will make lower quality HD sources and SD look much worser because the inherent defects in the source will become apparent. But this dull look is much more natural and closer to reference quality, so you'll get used to it no time and you'll start appreciating it.

So, it's definitely worth a try even if you are not keenly interested in calibration.ĭo note that if you've never tried using calibration tools before, then you will observe that, after calibration, your TV will look significantly duller and lifeless compared to how it looked before. The great thing about this tool is that it's just a 4mb download but it will get decompressed to a 1GB+ MP4 video which you can play on your video player without having to worry about burning a DVD. I had already calibrated my V20 with Pixar HDTV calibration and I found this one to yield exactly the same result. your smartphone) settings menu, select Screen Mirroring. If you are a keen AV enthusiast, you will probably be more akin on how to use some of the generators on the disc, but really if you just want to set your TV up to get a good picture there are cheaper (and some free) options for you. When prompted if you would like to start mirroring, press OK on the remote. Here's the link to the calibration disc - This disc can only be used on a 4K blu-ray player, not just a normal blu-ray player. With this you can calibrate brightness, contrast (and gamma if required) but to calibrate colours you'll need a blue filter.

You might wanna have a look at it if you don't have other calibration discs. Some guys at AVSForum have prepared an extensive calibration disc for HDTV's.

Avs free tv calibration disc