I find CNET reviews vital in helping with electronic purchases. And the videos are on the top of that list of information. However, I have a problem with David's delivery. My ears are okay. My brain is okay. My computer is good. And I do understand that video time costs money... but please, can't you speak a tiny bit slower? I don't process as quickly as you deliver. ![]()
Review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/vizio-e420i-a1/4505-6482_7-35508623.html
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Calibration report using these settings:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/123970519/Vizio-E420i-A1-CNET-review-calibration-results
Below you'll find the settings I found best for viewing the Vizio E420i-A1 in a dim room via the HDMI input. 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
Calibration notes: Vizio's Movie mode delivered the best pre-calibration image quality among the many picture presets, although its color temperature was too red. An update to the firmware has fixed the Smart Dimming feature but the only needed change was a boost in the backlight control. As I didn't complete a second full calibration the original greyscale adjustments were left untouched. Unfortunately there wasn't anything I could do about the TV's color response; the default settings turned out to be the best for Color and Tint, and there's no color management system, basic or otherwise.
Firmware Version (Help->System Info): 3.12.6
---Picture settings menu---
Picture Mode: Movie
Backlight: 45
Brightness: 42
Contrast: 50
Color: 55
Tint: 0
Sharpness: 6
---Size & Position submenu---
[no change]
---Color Temperature submenu---
Colour temperature: Custom
Red Gain: 58
Green Gain: 48
Blue gain: 41
Red offset: 50
Green offset: 49
Blue offset: 50
--Advanced Picture submenu---
Noise Reduction: Off
MPEG NR: Off
Color Enhancement: Off
Adaptive Luma: Off
Film Mode: Auto
Smart Dimming: On
Ambient Light sensor: Off
Note: This post was edited by its original author added calibration report link on 02/05/2013 at 10:54 AM PT
Note: This post was edited by a forum moderator Adjusted Backlight entry due to change in firmware, changed Smart Dimming to ON. on 07/30/2013 at 11:30 AM PT
Note: This post was edited by a forum moderator Added firmware version on 07/30/2013 at 11:37 AM PT

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