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Samsung UN55D8000 picture settings

by katzmaier CNET staff/forum admin Apr 26, 2011 2:24AM PDT

Review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-un55d8000/4505-6482_7-34503721.html

Related products:
Samsung UN46D8000
Samsung UN60D8000
Samsung UN65D8000

Calibration report using these settings:
http://scr.bi/hHEXF1

Below you'll find the settings we found best for viewing the Samsung UN55D8000 in a dim room via the HDMI input at 1080p/24 resolution. 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
Mode: Movie
Backlight: 10
Contrast: 96
Brightness: 51
Sharpness: 0
Color: 47
Tint: G50/R50

Screen adjustment submenu:
Picture Size: Screen Fit
Position: [no change]

Auto Adjustment submenu: [Grayed out]

Advanced settings submenu:
Black tone: Off
Dynamic contrast: Off
Gamma: -1
Expert Pattern: Off
RGB Only Mode: Off
Color space: Custom
White Balance: [see below]
10p White Balance: On
Flesh tone: 0
Edge enhancement: Off
Motion Lighting: Off
xvYCC: Off
LED Motion Plus: Cinema

Color Space submenu:
Red: Red 59, Green 0, Blue 0
Green: Red 10, Green 55, Blue 10
Blue: Red 0, Green 6, Blue 61
Yellow: Red 53, Green 50, Blue 0
Cyan: Red 4, Green 49, Blue 50
Magenta: Red 37, Green 4, Blue 41

White balance submenu:
R-Offset: 19
G-Offset: 18
B-Offset: 20
R-Gain: 31
G-Gain: 29
B-Gain: 24

10p White Balance submenu:
Interval 1: Red 2, Green 2, Blue 2
Interval 2: Red -1, Green -1, Blue -1
Interval 3: Red 1, Green 1, Blue 0
Interval 4: Red 3, Green 3, Blue 2
Interval 5: Red 6, Green 4, Blue 3
Interval 6: Red 7, Green 6, Blue 4
Interval 7: Red 5, Green 6, Blue 4
Interval 8: Red 3, Green 3, Blue 2
Interval 9: Red 1, Green 1, Blue 0
Interval 10: Red -2, Green 0, Blue -1

Picture options submenu
Color tone: Warm2
Digital Noise Filter: Off
MPEG Noise Filter: Off
HDMI black level: Normal [grayed out]
Film mode: Off [grayed out]
Auto motion plus: Custom
-- Custom settings:
Blur reduction: 10
Judder reduction: 0
Smart LED: Standard
Cinema Black: On

Note: This post was edited by its original author. to add calibration URL on 04/26/2011 on 9:31 AM PT

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HDMI input settings
by mdlife May 13, 2011 10:56PM PDT

This great stuff.

How do I change the HDMI input settings to get the 1080?
Where are the controls for this?

I recently played a DVD from Blockbuster and the clarity was poor. Do I need to set the pitch?

Dean

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(NT) Sharpness 0, really?!
by HDlife Aug 4, 2011 3:21PM PDT
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Sharpness 0, really?!
by HDlife Aug 4, 2011 3:28PM PDT

I agree with most of the basic settings. But as far as the color space and 10p white balance, These settings can vary from tv to tv based on
subtle variations on individual tvs and the envirements they're in. The basic settings suggestions were a big help. But I definitely don't agree on setting the sharpness to zero, that kind of defeats the whole purpose of a high definition television.

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samsung un55d8000 calibration
by josedr1000 Oct 23, 2011 7:50AM PDT

These settings are exellent when viewing my 3d blue ray.But when i switch my source to my Direct TV the picture looked washed out.Is there different calibration settings for viewing cable and playing ps3 games?If yes can you please post them thank you.

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Thanks and question
by NEW2TV Nov 20, 2011 2:58AM PST

Hi Mr. Katzmaier.

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samsung un55d8000 calibration
by cantthinkofname Dec 11, 2011 2:51PM PST

I don't think there's any way of doing your question 2 @New2TV.. It would be great however.. This TV is kinda tricky to calibrate. Also, I'm no pro but just using my own vision and liking. Browsed through websites and everyone has it on movie mode. I'm watching on a dark room but I don't like movie mode. Either Dynamic or Standard for me.

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Judder reduction
by Ken62465 Dec 13, 2011 2:12AM PST

One comment on Judder reduction. Seems this is the culprit option that influences the "Soap Opera" look and many like setting this to 0. Well honestly I don't like it set at 0 at all. In fact the other night I was watching "The Debt". There's a scene early on where this guy has the type of walk where he bobs up and down in stride. With Judder reduction at 0 this scene was terrible...very jerk like motion. I found setting judder reduction to 4 seemed to smooth it out and just a hint of starting to see the Soap Opera look and this was a happy medium for me. I've seen the jerky motion before and was never sure wht contributed to it until I messed with the Judder reduction 0 value.

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is there a picture setting for viewing in 1080i
by reno_guy Mar 15, 2012 2:17PM PDT

i would like to know whats the best picture setting for 1080i because thats what my cable provider offers?

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The information in brackets
by kestrelman2 Sep 19, 2012 10:00PM PDT

Good morning,
I have a UN46D8000, how do I change the setting in the brackets: Auto adjustment : [ Grayed out] : HDMI Black level: normal [grayed out] ?

Thank you.

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