HD Calibration Blu-ray DYI disc's Reviews from HTM

I hope this helps answer a few questions.

In response to a readers request for calibration disc information and recommendations:
Home Theater Magazine's Scott Wilkinson ( Home theater.com web editor and video reviewer) provided this informative reply:

"I really like the Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark disc
which has some of my favorite test patterns for setting basic picture controls of any video display. It also includes many patterns and short clips that let you see how well a display performs various video processing tasks such as deinterlacing and scaling. Each image is explained in the accompanying booklet and in a 'pop-up' window on the screen, but there are no beginner tutorials, which makes this disc more appropriate for experienced users.

Another popular blu-ray is Digital Video Essentials HD Basics Blu-ray and DVD edition from Joe Kane Productions. Like High Definition Benchmark, HD Basics includes many setup and evaluation images and clips. and it also provides audio signals to set up your sound system. An explanation of each item can be found in the included booklet and on the screen. There is some tutorial material on the basics of high-def and calibration, but it's also a bit more advanced than some beginners might be comfortable with.

If your a newbie to Home Theater hobby, I would recommend Disney's World of Wonder (WOW), which is available on Blu-ray or DVD. It includes lots of tutorials about home theater as well as specific instructions on how to set each picture control. Once you feel comfortable at the beginning level, there are many more advanced setup and evaluation patterns. This disc also provides audio setup signals.
Yet another option is found on many THX-certified DVD's, including the Indiana Jones box set and some PIXAR movies such as Toy Story. Called the THX Optimizer it provides several video and audio signals to help setup your system. Each item starts with a brief explanation of how to use it, although some of the explanations and tests themselves are a little dated and more appropriate for older picture tube televisions.

Courtesy Home Theater Magazine publications.
HD Calibration Blu-ray DYI disc's Reviews from HTM

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