Samsung UN46B6000 LCD HDTV Review - Calibration

Calibration Summary
• Used Movie Mode • Had to adjust gamma • Calibration done using DisplayMate Software
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Calibration

In order to ensure that we tested the Samsung UN46B6000 under the best conditions we took time to calibrate the television. For our calibration we use DisplayMate software and have worked closely with the founder of the company to ensure that we are using appropriate calibration methods. DisplayMate is used by many manufacturers to test their HDTVs. Our calibration process is focused on ensuring that we get the most accurate picture quality. This means we're willing to give up things like brightness in order to get more accurate colors. If you want to calibrate your UN46B6000 you can pay for someone to come out to your home and do it, or you can use the settings we used, which are listed below.

You'll note that we turned the brightness down significantly, this was in order to get the black level to the point we wanted. We also had to adjust the Gamma setting, which is an advanced setting that not all HDTVs offer. This was to get the UN46B6000's gamma curve closer to our standard, left at 0 it's significantly off.

Video Modes

As with most HDTVs the Samsung UN46B6000 offers several different preset video modes, for various viewing conditions. Below are the modes offered and Samsung's explanation for when they should be used. As you can tell from our calibration above none of these modes will give you the ideal settings for the most accurate picture.