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General discussion

Panasonic TC-P46S2 picture settings

Aug 9, 2010 10:26PM PDT

Review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-viera-tc-p46s2/4505-6482_7-33972953.html

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Below you'll find the settings we found best for viewing the Panasonic TC-P46S2 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
Picture mode: Cinema
Contrast: 73
Brightness: 61
Color: 47
Tint: 0
Sharpness: 0
Color temp: Warm
x.v.Color: Off
C.A.T.S.: Off
Video NR: Off
Blur reduction: On

--Aspect adjustments menu
Screen format: FULL
HD Size: Size 2
H size: Size 1 [grayed out]
Zoom adjustments [grayed out]

--Advanced picture menu
3D Y/C filter: Off [grayed out]
Color matrix: HD [grayed out]
MPEG NR: Off
Black level: Light
3:2 pulldown: Auto

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Contrast Setting
Aug 11, 2010 12:30AM PDT

What numerical value are you suggesting in your settings for contrast?

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Edit made
Aug 20, 2010 4:39AM PDT

See above. Thanks for the catch.

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3:2 pulldown grayed out
Mar 31, 2011 11:11AM PDT

Hi, thanks for the great settings! I noticed tho that my 3:2 pulldown option is grayed out, was this a error in your settings or am I not doing something right? Thanks for your help!