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Hitachi p42h401 Settings

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8/14/07 at 10:31am
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Hi everyone,

Can anyone point me in the right direction for the best settings on my new TV? I keep trying to fine tune it on my own, but i just can't seem to get it right. If anyone has this TV or knows of a site that has good settings, please let me know as im new to HD tvs. THanks!
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8/14/07 at 11:16am
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Re: Hitachi p42h401 Settings

Did you miss my answer from yesterday? - http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...d.php?t=260794

-Robert
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8/15/07 at 10:54pm
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Re: Hitachi p42h401 Settings

I'm only repeating this here in case anybody else has never heard of this "hidden" test feature

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Louis: to get at least a good basic set of image settings, if you have a THX mastered dvd (any of the Star Wars dvds for example) you can use what's called the "THX Optimizer" that is included on these discs:

THX Optimizer

It is easy to use, does not require one to know any special A/V language and only takes about 10 minutes to use. It can make a significant difference in image quality, though at first you may think the picture is too dark but then you realize skin looks like skin, grass looks natural & not radioactive and blacks (depending on your TV) actually look black.

It also includes some fundamental audio test procedures too.

FYI: on my Star Wars disc, IIRC the optimizer is in the "Options" submenu and the icon for it usually very dimly lit for some reason (it changes randomly though!) so you'll have to look for it.
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9/10/07 at 8:24am
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Re: Hitachi p42h401 Settings

Does this also work for regular TV settings or just DVD settings.
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