Video: How to best set up your HDTV

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• V Hughs says:

  March 15, 2010 at 3:05 pm

  “How to set up your new HDTV” only deals with the hardware and signal provider basics. Now tell us how to calibrate for the best picture quality. Thanks. V

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• Marc Saltzman says:

  March 15, 2010 at 3:22 pm

  Hi V Hughs,

  Good questions.

  That was a basic video, so I didn’t want to cover calibration in it. My favourite tip is to find a THX-enhanced DVD, such as one of the Star Wars films or Finding Nemo, and use the built-in THX Optimizer utility. It’s a free video test you for your new television that walks you through setting up contrast, brightness, colour and sharpness.

  I find it works like a charm.

  Marc

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• Steve says:

  March 15, 2010 at 5:50 pm

  Hi,

  I’ve had 3 different HDTVs over the years and agree with Marc that the THX Optimizer utility does a very good generic setup. I would suggest doing an Internet search for ironing out any “quirks” you may notice on any brand/model specific HDTV. Feedback on my Samsung made a huge difference in finding a solution to some very annoying image issues.

  Good luck,

  Steve

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• Laura says:

  March 16, 2010 at 8:00 pm

  I bought a HDTV and am using an outside antennae.. the picture is great.. just wondered if there is a way I can record to my vcr from the tv… I have the vcr hooked up through a switch box…

  is it possible to record?

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• Dordine Salbine says:

  June 25, 2010 at 9:46 am

  try this link will show you the best way to undrestand and setup your HDTV.
  hdtv.artenet.eu it’s about all what you think for yout HD TV.

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