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Benefits of a Video Calibration Then and Now

Back in 1994, the majority of people were still viewing analog CRT direct-view TVs under 35???. The medium of choice to watch movies at home was on videotape or cable TV. Movies were never viewed in a letterboxed format because most viewers didn’t like the top and bottom of the image cropped. More ›

ISFccc vs. Pure Mode on Pioneer 9G plasma panels

With the advent of the ISFccc (Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration Configuration) menu found on a select few high-end video displays, calibration technicians no longer have to sift through a plethora of sub-menus and parameters in search of specific picture controls. More ›

Avical Critical Viewing Room

In preparation for the Pioneer Elite ISF vs. Pure Mode Calibration Article, we decided it was time to update the Avical Critical Viewing Room. More ›

Avical Pioneer Elite KURO PRO-111FD Break-in Report

For some time now, there has been an ongoing debate on the proper break-in time for a plasma display - particularly the Pioneer Elite panels. It seemed like the standard 100-hour rule from the CRT days was being disputed by many. More ›

Samsung HL-T and HL-S DLP Starter Settings

Below are Avical's user-menu starter settings for the Samsung HL-Txx87/89 and HL-Sxx67/87/88 DLP RPTV displays. More ›