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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.3D
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Calibration
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Multimedia & Internet
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Samsung PN59D8000
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13.Vs Panasonic TC-P55VT30
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14.Vs Sony KDL-55HX820
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Photo Gallery
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18.Ratings & Specs
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19.Comments
LG 50PZ950
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ConnectivityCalibration
Calibration
We calibrate our televisions according to DisplayMate software, using a series standardized tests to achieve a consistent picture throughout the world of varying television technology. We ran tests after calibrating the LG 50PZ950, and the results were deplorable. This LG is THX Certified, and we ran the tests again using the THX Cinema settings. These settings are supposedly tested in a similar manner at the factory before the television is available for sale. THX settings should bring televisions as close to the exact set of colors and range of grays you will see in the movie theater, the ideal you try to recreate at home.
In the end, our calibration produced slightly better results in the tests, but we are still unsatisfied with the performance.
| Calibration Settings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Default | Calibrated |
| Contrast | 100 | 80 |
| Brightness | 50 | 57 |
| Sharpness | 70 | 60 |
| Color | 50 | 40 |
| Tint | 0 | 0 |
All of our calibration is done in conjunction with the DisplayMate software.
Video Modes (4.00)
There are many different calibrated video modes on the LG 50PZ950. The THX mode was different than what we expected, not providing the best settings for a cinematic picture as advertised.
| Mode | What it Does |
|---|---|
| Vivid | Adjusts the video image for the retail environment by enhancing the contrast, brightness, color, and sharpness. |
| Standard | Adjusts the image for the normal environment. |
| APS | Maximizes video images reducing power consumption without hurting picture quality. |
| THX Cinema | Provides a cinema experience while watching a movie at home. The user will be able enjoy the best level of screen quality without any separate adjustments. |
| THX Bright Room | THX Bright Room express the optimal screen quality when the room is bright. |
| Sport | Optimizes the video image for high and dynamic actions by emphasizing primary colors such as white, grass, or sky blue. |
| Game | Optimizes the video image for a fast gaming screen for PCs or games. |
| Photo | Optimizes the still image like a photo file in HDMI, USB mode (ie, when connecting the external device like a DSLR) |
| Expert 1, 2 | Adjusts the detailed video image settings for video experts as well as general viewers. Essentially customized picture settings. |
| Other Models in the Series |
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| For more information on other models in this series, check our Series Comparison Page. |
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