Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
calibration disk
#135789 04/16/06 12:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28
Z
zest Offline OP
hobbyist
OP Offline
hobbyist
Z
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28
does anyone know of a calibration disk that can be downloaded from the net for free, my 3 year old just used my avia disk as a frizbee before i really got a chance to use it

Re: calibration disk
#135790 04/16/06 04:13 AM
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 16
frequent flier
Offline
frequent flier
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 16
Yikes ... the Avia disk is all copywrited and is several gigabytes in size. I would try sending it back and ask for a new copy (of the disk not the daughter). They might hit you for shipping and handling if you wrote them a good letter.

Re: calibration disk
#135791 04/16/06 05:17 AM
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,703
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,703
Just curious... has there been an updated version of that disk? Or any others? Last time I checked it seemed like all those calibration disk's were made several years ago.

Re: calibration disk
#135792 04/16/06 01:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840
Likes: 13
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840
Likes: 13
I had heard a rumor over on AVS that later this year AVIA was coming out with a new DVD, only time will tell. I recently purchased Diskwashers Home Theater Setup disk and it worked pretty well for under 10bucks from parts express. I also use the THX stuff to help.


M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85


Re: calibration disk
#135793 04/16/06 03:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,301
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,301
I don't think Avia has updated, so with todays new HDTV's they are really best only for the audio portion.


A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
Re: calibration disk
#135794 04/16/06 03:54 PM
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,339
B
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
B
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,339
In reply to:

I also use the THX stuff to help




I usually keep a dvd with THX tests on it close at hand to play with the toys.

Re: calibration disk
#135795 04/16/06 04:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28
Z
zest Offline OP
hobbyist
OP Offline
hobbyist
Z
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28
forgot all about the thx test on some disks
thanks again

Re: calibration disk
#135796 04/17/06 04:38 AM
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,703
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,703
I thought I read somewhere on those THX setups not to rely on them for level adjustments.

Re: calibration disk
#135797 04/17/06 03:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840
Likes: 13
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,840
Likes: 13
Yes, I think the THX stuff is pretty good for color/contrast/etc... but sound levels I would use an SPL meter and the AVR's test tones.

Randy



M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85


Re: calibration disk
#135798 04/17/06 03:48 PM
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 200
local
Offline
local
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 200
is there any other disc available in the market which covers both audio and video ??

Re: calibration disk
#135799 04/17/06 04:56 PM
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,155
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,155
I would second Paul's suggestion of sending it back. I strongly suspect that your situation is not really all that unique.


The Rat. M80s, VP-150, QS8s, SVS PC 20-39+, OPPO, Onkyo 703s, Harmony 880 Sony 60" SXRD HDTV
Re: calibration disk
#135800 04/17/06 06:33 PM
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 95
N
old hand
Offline
old hand
N
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 95
I can recommend both Sound & Vision's (http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/article.asp?section_id=1&article_id=200&page_number=1) and DVE (http://www.videoessentials.com/DVD_NTSC.php) are both very good. DVE more technical and more calibration options.

-Brian


2xM60ti, 2xM3ti, 2xQS4, VP100, EP350, N2's
Re: calibration disk
#135801 04/17/06 07:54 PM
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,339
B
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
B
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,339

Re: calibration disk
#135802 04/17/06 08:59 PM
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 87
old hand
Offline
old hand
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 87
Is sound and vision that same disk as Avia? I believe they are both made by ovation.

Re: calibration disk
#135803 04/17/06 10:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331
Sound & Vision has been described as a simplified version of Avia.

Sound & Vision Home Theater Tune-Up

The Sound & Vision disc is made by Ovation, the people who brought us Avia. Targeted at the HT beginner, S&V was designed to be sold to the budget-conscious dabbler looking to run basic system tests without investing in a full $40-50 disc. Very simple, many of the tests of Avia are removed, easy navigation, simple instructions- but lacking in more advanced tests and calibration tools.

It's important to note that S&V came out well after Avia, and has newer tests Avia does not offer such as 6.1 related tests.

It is cheaper, it is less in depth, and it is easy to navigate. It does have some basic information about HT methodology, like Avia it is well written and easy to understand!

S&V PROS: S&V is cheaper and easier to navigate. Some higher-end and redundant tests of Avia have been removed in favor of simplified navigation and basic tests targeted at the average user. It really is the opposite of DVE in terms of scope and audience- and as a result ends up with a much more "average user" feel than DVE offers.

It's made by the same people who did Avia, so it is well laid out and well explained-- and the tests are accurate.

S&V CONS: Like most things, when you add user friendliness, you sacrifice power. S&V is very simple, has only the basic video and audio tests and only limited HT discussion and information. It really should be seen as Avia-Lite (slightly updated due to more recent release of course).





Jack

"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
Re: calibration disk
#135804 04/18/06 03:01 PM
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 87
old hand
Offline
old hand
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 87
Thank you, so since I already have Avia and only running 5.1 it doesn't make any sense to look at this. Maybe I'm missing something but does Avia have a "dedicate" sub test tone? All I've found is the one that switches between each speaker and the sub.

Re: calibration disk
#135805 04/18/06 03:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331
I don't really know. I use Digital Video Essentials (DVE) which has it's own sub signal problems. I end up using the test tone outa my receiver to adjust my sub.


Jack

"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
Re: calibration disk
#135806 04/18/06 05:06 PM
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 200
local
Offline
local
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 200
i think the 600 is the most difficult one to calibrate.......i have tried numerous times with auto calibration (since i am not too familiar with the spl meter) and have failed each time.......

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Moderated by  alan, Amie, Andrew, axiomadmin, Brent, Debbie, Ian, Jc 

Link Copied to Clipboard

Need Help Graphic

Forum Statistics
Forums16
Topics24,940
Posts442,457
Members15,616
Most Online2,082
Jan 22nd, 2020
Top Posters
Ken.C 18,044
pmbuko 16,441
SirQuack 13,840
CV 12,077
MarkSJohnson 11,458
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 386 guests, and 4 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newsletter Signup
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.4