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Settings Needed: LG 42LD520

Jun 9, 2010 1:09AM PDT

There is little information on calibration settings for this LCD. Any help would be great as I've been unhappy with nearly every setting I've tried.

Thanks!

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Settings found...until a pro on CNET HELPS!
Jun 24, 2010 12:12PM PDT

From: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1240941

I have the TV set to ISF Expert mode 1
Backlight: 70
Contrast: 90
Brightness: 40
Hor/Ver Sharpness: 50
Color: 60
Tint: 0
Color Temp: Medium

TruMotion: User
Judder: 0
Blur: 10

Advanced Controls
Dynamic Contrast: Low
Noise & Dig. Noise Reduction: Off
Black Level: High
Real Cinema: On (only will work on DVDs, not on Games)
Color Gamut: Standard
Edge Enhancer: Off

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Oops
Jun 25, 2010 1:13AM PDT

This is for the LG47LD520. But apparently the 5'' increase is not totally out of range for the 42LD520. However, I checked the settings and it looks decent. Please someone who has had professional calibration chime in. If only there was a community of tv buyers who would pool money in so that one person can get their set calibrated and therefore could provide everyone else with the settings. Feasible(?)...probably not. Possible(?)...definitely so.