Clem_Dye
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I've just grabbed a Panasonic DMR-PWT550EB PVR to replace an existing Panasonic unit which is starting to show its age. As a bonus, it has a DVD/BR drive built-in. I just can't seem to crack the picture settings though. Live Freeview HD looks fine, HD recordings look a bit anaemic and DVD/BR playback just doesn't look right.
I think that the situation is compounded by the fact that not only can I alter picture settings via my TV (an LG), the PVR also has a range of options. So, for example, I can set Cinema on my TV, and the PVR has a Cinema option too (several Cinema options, in fact). Same for Normal, etc. Both the TV and the PVR have adjustments to cover things like brightness, and so forth. Thus far, I'm struggling to find a balance between the two sets of adjustments.
Does anyone have any suggestions please? I think that for BR/DVD playback, the PVR brightness needs lifting, but the effect range isn't that great, but the Cinema setting on the TV is at 100. You get the drift, hopefully ...
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Cheers, Clem
I think that the situation is compounded by the fact that not only can I alter picture settings via my TV (an LG), the PVR also has a range of options. So, for example, I can set Cinema on my TV, and the PVR has a Cinema option too (several Cinema options, in fact). Same for Normal, etc. Both the TV and the PVR have adjustments to cover things like brightness, and so forth. Thus far, I'm struggling to find a balance between the two sets of adjustments.
Does anyone have any suggestions please? I think that for BR/DVD playback, the PVR brightness needs lifting, but the effect range isn't that great, but the Cinema setting on the TV is at 100. You get the drift, hopefully ...
Answers on a postcard please, to the usual address!
Cheers, Clem