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LG 47SL80 picture settings

Feb 8, 2010 12:19AM PST

Review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/lg-47sl80/4505-6482_7-33742438.html

Related products:
42SL80
55SL80

Below you'll find the settings we found best for viewing the LG 47SL80 in a dark room via the HDMI input with a 1080p, film-based source. Your settings may vary depending on source, room conditions, and personal preference. Check out the Picture settings and calibration FAQ for more information.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9996461-1.html

Picture menu:
Aspect ratio: Just Size
Energy Saving: Off
Picture Mode: Expert 2
Backlight: 33
Contrast: 90
Brightness: 59
H Sharpness: 40
V Sharpness: 42
Color: 50
Tint: 0

--Expert control menu
Dynamic contrast: Off
Noise reduction: Off
Gamma: High
Black level: Low
Real Cinema: On
TruMotion 240Hz: Off
Color Standard: HD [grayed out]
Color Gamut: Standard
Edge Enhancer: Off
xvYCC: Auto [grayed out]
OPC: Off
Expert Pattern: Off [grayed out]
Color Filter: Off

White balance: Warm
Method: 10 point IRE
Pattern: Outer
IRE: [see below]
Luminance: 137

-- 10 point IRE calibration
IRE: [Red, Green, Blue results, respectively, for each IRE point]
100 [-10, 0, 2]
90 [-7, -1, 7]
80 [-4, 0, Cool
70 [0, -1, 13]
60 [-1, 0, 11]
50 [3, 0, 12]
40 [0, 0, 10]
30 [0, 0, Cool
20 [0, -3, 5]
10 [4, 0, 2]

Color management system
[no adjustment]

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