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MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

Hi everyone,
I'm very interested in getting into the display calibration business. Please excuse me if I'm in the wrong place, but I need info on what I need in the way of training and equipment. I am pertty savvy with electronics and have extensive knowledge of Home Theater systems and procedures. I am a very quick study and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again and I love your forum.

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:02 am Post subject:

I'd suggest reading most of the post in this sub forum to start.

Welcome to one of the best HT forums on the 'net.

Jeremy

MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

Hi Jeremy,
Thanks for the help. Will do just that. I've been lurking for a couple of days now and just thought I'd get after it now. I've really been looking at the Chroma 5 as a starter for me just to learn the ropes with. What do you think. Or should I get something more pedestrian to start? Let me know what you think. I'll type to you later I'm sure so until then, have a better one. Thanks again for the welcome to the forum.

**kal** · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject:

The Chroma 5 is definitely a nice meter. It's the lowest priced pro-grade meter out there. Wait a day and check back to the main page of www.curtpalme.com as I'm just about to announce some big news on new Chroma 5 packages and sales that I just found out about this morning.

Kal

MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

Hi Kal,
Thanks for the info and I'll definitely check in tomorrow for that news. I am ready to purchase a meter to practice on my displays so I welcome any deals that may be to have out there. Was reading about the Get Grey software on the AVS forum. Thinking about downloading and burning to supplement the CalMan software. Is that necessary? Thanks again for the info. Hi ho, hi ho, I'm off to the salt mine. Type to you later.

**kal** · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:14 pm Post subject:

Some sort of calibration pattern source is needed - we have a free one you can download. (For example, see the Chroma 5 here: http://www.curtpalme.com/ChromaPure_Chroma5.shtm)

Kal

davetlw · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:41 pm Post subject: Calibration of plasma

I have studied your “greyscale & colour calibration for dummies” and based on this I am trying to calibrate my Panasonic plasma TH-50PY80AZ (New Zealand model) but the TV does not have RGBlowend and RGBhighend controls, so I cannot proceed past brightness and contrast. I will be using both the Calman and Eye1 pro for the process.

Is there any way I can adjust the necessary parameters without accessing the service menu? I also have a DVDO VP50 and Calman can drive its built in test patterns, but I cannot see any way to adjust brightness/contrast of each primary on the TV or in the VP50.

I tried contacting panasonic to get the necessary information, but they did not bother to respond.

Many thanks in advance.

**kal** · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:52 am Post subject:

Your best bet is to poke around calibration forums and ask other Panasonic plasma TH-50PY80AZ users as to where the controls are hidden. Unless you can get at the RGBlowend and RGBhighend controls (or their equivalent) there's not much you can do. For most consumer grade displays (like yours) they're hidden in service menus.

Kal

MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

Hey Kal,
I'm ready to purchase my meter. As I told you before that I was considering the Chroma 5 for a starter. Well I may be lucky enough to get the EyeOne Pro also. Any bundle deals for both meters if purchased together? If so let me know or send me the info to mr_freedom@comcast.net. I'd appreciate the help. I'm trying to pull the trigger before weeks end so the wife can't reconsider and say I'm spending too much. Laughing

Anyway your help is greatly appreciated.

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:53 am Post subject:

MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 am Post subject:

MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

**kal** · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:51 pm Post subject:

MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

I'm looking at the special right now. It's about $200-$300 over my limit but I'm gonna lobby hard for the setup. If I don't get both , I may just start with the Eyeone Pro enthusiast setup (kind of like the Chroma 5 though). Now, is the entusiast software upgradeable to the pro when I'm ready to take the leap commercially? I haven't read anywhere that says it is. That's another consideration for me as I do plan on carrying this to the field. Thanks again Kal. You continue to be a great help.

PS: If I held the purse strings we'd been broke long ago because of my penchant for big boy toys. But I do get the forgiveness thing. Have spent a few well deserved nights in the guest room over the years!! Laughing

MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

Okay Kal,
How are you. I'm fine but ran into some home breakdowns which has drastically cut down my purchasing power. I swear the house knows when I have extra money because whenever I do, It seems to want half. It's worse than my wife. Anyhow, I'm now down to the point where I'm looking at the Chroma 5 home edition to start. I'll have to work my way up to the Eye1 Pro. Now if you were me, would you get the Chroma 5 home or the Spyder3 enthusiast? I'm leaning hard to the Chroma but wanted your opinion as I know the enhanced Spyder has just came out and I can't find much info on the comparison. Your help, as always, is greatly appreciated. Also, any refurbished deals around? Thanks again.

**kal** · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:02 am Post subject:

MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

I'm ordering right now. I'm going to get the Chroma 5 home for now and upgrade the software later. Here goes the leap!! Thanks Kal. Peace.

**kal** · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the order and the support! It's truly appreciated! Make sure to let us know how you like the Chroma 5 once you've had a chance to use it too!

Kal

MrFreedom · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Louisiana

Will do Kal. Believe me, this won't be the last you hear from me. I'll probably lean on you a bit while learning the ropes, if that's okay. If not, you have already been a great help to me and you are very appreciated. Wish nothing but aces for you. See ya a little way down the trail. Thanks again.