RPTV How Long Between Calibrations?

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With out getting into other technologies, I was wondering how long between calibrations on a standard RPTV? People have said to set aside money to have it done, I just want to know how many times would one have this procedure done? Every year, two years? 8O
Thanks,

[aud19]

Personally I'd say intitially set it up yourself with a copy of DVE or Avia. Then 3-6 months later get it ISF'd. Then every 3-6 months after that give it a once over with DVE/Avia. If you keep it in good order it should work great for quite a few years. If you wanted to be picky you could get it ISF'd every 2-3 years but unless you notice something fairly amiss I'd say 3-5 years after that if you feel the desire. I'm sure there are hardcore folks out there who get one every 6months - 1year but most of us can't afford that sort of luxury.

[Kevin P]

About the only thing that generally needs to be tweaked periodically is convergence. Once the basic calibration (Avia/DVE) and/or ISF (grayscale) is done, it is good for several years, before CRT wear may dictate a recalibration.

A more likely reason to recalibrate is if you change out gear, such as getting a new DVD player. This won't likely affect grayscale but you may want to revisit DVE/Avia if you replace a component that produces or processes video signals.

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Awesome

Thanks, and you also answered my next question with out even asking it. AVIA/DVE seems to be what most people are talking about. Both of you mentioned it.

Be Blessed,
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