Hi
Do you already know, when we can expect the results of the long-term black level testing?
Do you let the TV run 24/7?
Thank you!
Review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-viera-tc-p50vt25/1805-6482_7-33941234.html
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Below you'll find the settings we found best for viewing the Panasonic TC-P50VT25 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 mode: THX
[all settings default except the following]
Contrast: +72
Brightness: +52
Color: +50
Sharpness: 0
Video NR: Off
Blur reduction: On
--Advanced picture submenu
3:2 pulldown: On
24p Direct in: 96Hz [1080p/24 sources only]
As we mentioned in the review text, we also attempted a calibration via Custom mode. The results were slightly worse than the THX settings above, but we're including them below in case readers would like to see the difference
--Picture menu
Picture mode: Custom
Contrast: +76
Brightness: +55
Color: +39
Tint: 0
Sharpness: 0
Color temp: Warm 1
Color mgmt: Off
x.v. Color: Off
C.A.T.S.: Off
Video NR: Off
Blur reduction: On
-- Pro settings submenu
W/B high R: -1
W/B high B: +1
W/B low R: -2
W/B low B: 0
[Hue/Color controls: all 0]
Black extension: 0
Gamma adjustment: 2.2
Panel brightness: Mid
Contour emphasis: Off
AGC: 0
-- Aspect adjustments submenu
Screen format: Full
HD size: Size 2
H size: [grayed out]
Xoom adjustments: [grayed out]
-- HDMI/DVI RGB range submenu: Auto [all inputs]
--Advanced picture submenu
3D Y/C filter: Off [grayed out]
Color matrix: HD [grayed out]
Block NR: Off [grayed out]
Mosquito NR: Off
Black level: Light
3:2 pulldown: Off [grayed out]
24p Direct in: 96Hz [1080p/24 sources only]

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