Many Americans have made the switch to a plasma or HDTV, but many don't know that they need to calibrate these TVs.
Factory settings on TVs are usually calibrated to have maximum brightness and contrast so they will look better next to other models on retail store shelves. In order to get the best detail and accurate picture from your TV, you need to adjust the settings in your home.
Calibrating your new TV will not only make it "pop," according to the High-Def Digest . It will also save you money.
Adjusting your TV's settings could save as much as $50 a year on your power bill, according to THX Ltd.
Researchers at THX found that a properly calibrated HDTV uses anywhere from 15 percent to 50 percent less energy than a TV that's still using the factory picture settings.
When you buy your TV the retailer will usually ask you if you want to have it professionally calibrated. This service could run you hundreds of dollars. There are Web sites that can walk you through it , several inexpensive HDTV calibration discs available online or you could try this free downloadable tool from XYHD.TV.
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