TV/DVD Setup Disc


Which setup disc is recommended - AVIA or Video Essentials and why? Thanks.
arjaco
I have used both. Both will do the job for you. Avia is usually touted as the easier one to use. They both have some menu and search problems, but you can get what you want out of them with a little effort. Avia is newer in case that matters.
Just to add to what Snooker14 says; These discs are just to get you in the door. Many/most all tvs come so far out of wack;there is no way you can get close to isf standard. Me; I could take your remote and get 90percent of what these discs do.(without the disc) The convergence/ grey scale and color temp require you get into the the "service" menu for proper adjustments. I have one of these discs. If you are used to looking at a properly calibrated set;nothing else will do.
Avia is more difficult with Video Essentials being the "quick & dirty" method in comparison. Both will work and give you excellent results either way. I do own both of these and after letting a few "novices" borrow both to set their systems up, the general consensus was that they all like the Video Essentials better "cause it was easier to follow". My statements pertain strictly to the video calibration portion, so keep that in mind. I agree with George in that a well calibrated set is STUNNINGLY better than what most people settle for. Sean
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I have a Panasonic 27" flat screen TV (about 2 years old). Would the discs above add anything to the set up menu I went through when I first got the TV?

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