calibration

Avical offers calibration packages tailored to fit your specific video system needs. Measurements are taken via the Photo Research PR-655 laboratory grade Spectroradiometer. Test patterns are supplied via the Sencore VP-403C and/or Accupel HDG-4000 generators as well as from Digital Video Essentials DVDs.

Tier-1 calibration package - $200

Our Tier-1 calibration package is designed for smaller digital displays or ones with limited adjustment capabilities.

  • Cables checked to ensure proper system connectivity.
  • Proper set-up of DVD & STB parameters.
  • Vertical & horizontal image centering (if applicable).
  • Neutralization of any controls that might adversely affect picture quality.
  • Localization of preset closest to the D6500 color temperature reference standard.
  • Gamma adjustment (if applicable).
  • Optimization of brightness, contrast, color, tint, and sharpness for all inputs used.
  • Pre and post-calibration report given to client.
  • Options discussed for enhancing picture quality further.

Tier-2 calibration package - $300

Our Tier-2 calibration package is designed for anyone wanting to attain peak performance from their DVTV, non-Samsung DLP, LCD, LCoS, or Plasma display.

  • Cables checked to ensure proper system connectivity.
  • Proper set-up of DVD & STB player parameters.
  • Vertical & horizontal image centering (if applicable).
  • Digital Convergence (if applicable).
  • Neutralization of any controls that might adversely affect picture quality.
  • D6500 color temperature reference standard setting for color presentation.
  • Gamma adjustment (if applicable).
  • Optimization of brightness, contrast, color, tint, and sharpness for all inputs used.
  • Color decoder adjustment (if applicable).
  • Pre and post-calibration report given to client.
  • Options discussed for enhancing picture quality further.

Samsung DLP calibration package - $400

Our Samsung DLP calibration package has earned a national reputation as providing the single most precise adjustment of these displays. It is the only package that we offer for these highly idiosyncratic TVs.

  • Cables checked to ensure proper system connectivity.
  • Proper set-up of DVD & STB parameters.
  • Overscan adjustment (if applicable).
  • Vertical & horizontal image centering.
  • Mechanical ring focus adjustment (if needed).
  • Index delay adjustment (if applicable).
  • Gamma adjustment.
  • Disablement of DNIe circuitry.
  • Color decoder correction (if applicable).
  • Acturator gain adjustment.
  • Precise iris adjustment (if applicable).
  • Color primaries and secondaries aligned to SMPTE C system standards.
  • Color primaries and secondaries aligned to SMPTE HD system standards.
  • D6500 color temperature reference standard setting for color presentation.
  • 5400K color temperature reference setting for B&W presentation (if applicable).
  • ALL inputs/scan-rates used (composite, s-video, component, DVI, HDMI, PC, 480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p) get addressed.
  • Pre and post-calibration report given to client.
  • Options discussed for enhancing picture quality further.

Digital Front Projection calibration package - $400*

Our Digital front projection package is designed to allow your home theater's image to come as close to a theatrical presentation as possible.

  • Cables checked to ensure proper system connectivity.
  • Proper set-up of DVD & STB player parameters.
  • Proper set-up of outboard scaler (if applicable - additional fee may apply).
  • Vertical & horizontal image centering.
  • Vertical & horizontal image sizing.
  • Focus adjustment.
  • Digital Convergence (if applicable).
  • Neutralization of any controls that might adversely affect picture quality.
  • D6500 color temperature reference standard setting for color presentation.
  • Gamma adjustment (if applicable).
  • Optimization of brightness, contrast, color, tint, and sharpness for all inputs used.
  • Color decoder adjustment (if applicable).
  • Color Space adjustment (if applicable).
  • Pre and post-calibration report given to client.
  • Options discussed for enhancing picture quality further.

*Only applies to certain LCD, LCoS, and single-chip DLP projectors. Please contact us for a quote for your specific model.