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Sony KDL-40W5100 LCD HDTV Review - Calibration

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Published on August 25, 2009
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Calibration Summary
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sony KDL-40W5100. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other models in the W5100 series, which include the KDL-46W5100 (46"), the KDL-52W5100 (52"), and the KDL-65W5100 (65"). Read here for more details on series differences.
• Custom mode used.
• Calibration done using DisplayMate Software.
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Calibration


Very few TVs come out of the box precisely calibrated to offer the best possible picture. To make sure we're scoring based on a TV's best possible performance, our first step in the review process is to calibrate the set. To do so, we use a photospectrometer to take measurements and DisplayMate, which is a television calibration program.

Below are all the settings we used to achieve optimal picture quality. While these settings will be fine for most users, you can alternatively pay someone to come into your home to calibrate your TV for you. The bonus of purchasing this service is your TV will be specifically calibrated to fit your viewing environment.

 

Setting Default Calibrated
Picture Mode Custom
Backlight 5 10
Brightness 50 51
Picture 80 82
Motion Flow Standard Off

 

 

Video Modes


The KDL-40W5100 offers the standard Sony video modes. Below we've listed them with a description of what Sony says they do.

Mode What it Does
Vivid  Picture with enhanced edges and contrast.
Standard  Suitable picture for basic home use.
Cinema  Suitable picture for film-based content.
Custom  Customize picture settings.

 

Other Models in the W5100 Series
This is a review of the Sony KDL-40W5100. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page.
KDL-46W5100
46 inches
KDL-52W5100
52 inches
KDL-65W5100
65 inches

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