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Sony KDL-46EX500 picture settings

Sep 9, 2010 4:39AM PDT

Review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sony-bravia-kdl-46ex500/4505-6482_7-33949663.html

Related products:
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Below you'll find the settings we found best for viewing the Sony KDL-46EX500 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: Custom
Backlight: 1
Picture: 98
Brightness: 52
Color: 50
Hue: 0
Color Temperature: Warm 2
Sharpness: Min
Noise Reduction: Off
MPEG Noise Reduction: Off
Motionflow: Off
CineMotion: Auto 1
Ambient Sensor; Off

--Advanced Settings menu--
Adv. Contrast Enhancer: Off
Black Corrector: Off
Gamma: +1
Clear White: Off
Live Color: Off

--White Balance menu--
R-Gain: 0
G-Gain: 0
B-Gain: -5
R-Bias: -1
G-Bias: -3
B-Bias: -3

--Screen menu--
Wide Mode: Full
Auto Wide: Off
4:3 Default: Off [grayed out]
Display Area: Full Pixel
Horizontal Center: 0 [grayed out]
Vertical Center: 0 [grayed out]

--Home Menu>Settings>Preferences--

--Scene Select menu--
General

--Eco menu--
Power Saving: Off
Idle TV Standby: Off
Auto Shut Off: On

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