HDTV picture settings forum: TCL L40FHDF12TA

Review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/tcl-l40fhdf12ta/4505-6482_7-35154572.html

Related products:
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Calibration report using these settings:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/112739376/TCL-L40FHDF12TA-calibration-report

Below you'll find the settings we found best for viewing the TCL L40FHDF12TA in a dim room via the HDMI input at 1080p/24 resolution. 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: We flicked through the many presets and found that they all pump the Contrast and Brightness levels in an attempt to hide its poor black level performance. At most settings it crushed black details and its erratic black levels made it impossible to calibrate using test patterns. As a result we had to adjust the TV by eye, resulting in better shadow detail but also much lower in contrast. Lack of controls also made grayscale and deep color calibration basically impossible.

Picture Settings menu
Picture Preset: Personal
Brightness: 68
Contrast: 62
Sharpness: 50

--Expert settings menu
Backlight: 19
Color: 46
Tint: 0
Color temp: 2

--Advanced Settings menu
Light sensor: Off
Dynamic backlight: Off
Noise reduction: Low
SABC: Off


Note: This post was edited by a forum moderator to add Calibration Notes section. on 03/02/2012 at 11:20 AM PT

Note: This post was edited by its original author Added calibration report on 11/09/2012 at 3:45 PM PT