monitor calibration at DVinfo.net

Philip Fass · September 5th, 2009, 09:52 AM

(Sorry for posting in 2 forums. I shoulda used this one.)

Mod note: no problem, your other post has been removed.

I got a low-end broadcast monitor (JVC DT-V24L1) that, in theory, will do blue check (in addition to R & G). Unfortunately, pressing the button for this results in a "no effect" message on the screen.

I'm guessing this is a limitation of the DVI connection. Any possible workarounds? I don't input options besides DVI.

Only thing I've thought of is the on-screen R, G, and B drive settings, which go from +256 to -256. Should I temporarily set the R & G to -256, adjust the B setting with color bars, then reset the R & G to 0?

Boyd Ostroff · September 5th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Not familiar with that monitor, so I'm a little confused as to how you connected it via DVI. Does it double as a computer monitor and broadcast monitor? If so, then yes, the menu options will be very different in these two modes.

My guess is that it's not going to be color accurate when used with the DVI interface regardless, and I don't think that setting the color as you describe will work. The usual trick is to look at the screen through a primary blue filter when you make the adjustments, such as a piece of R80 gel doubled or tripled up.

Philip Fass · September 5th, 2009, 02:48 PM

JVC | DTV24L1U 24" Multi Format LCD Monitor | DT-V24L1U

This is the monitor. It's specifically for video use, and it comes with DVI input. Obviously there are more capable monitors, but I'll probably never be able to afford them.

I tried it today, and I've actually gotten much better PQ after first using the FCP color bars to make adjustments.

Boyd Ostroff · September 5th, 2009, 03:43 PM

That's very cool - thanks for the link. When I tried searching for it before at B&H I couldn't find it.

Philip Fass · September 6th, 2009, 06:08 AM

The more I use it, the more I like it. I think it's great value for the $$.

September 5th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#1
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	monitor calibration (Sorry for posting in 2 forums. I shoulda used this one.) Mod note: no problem, your other post has been removed. I got a low-end broadcast monitor (JVC DT-V24L1) that, in theory, will do blue check (in addition to R & G). Unfortunately, pressing the button for this results in a "no effect" message on the screen. I'm guessing this is a limitation of the DVI connection. Any possible workarounds? I don't input options besides DVI. Only thing I've thought of is the on-screen R, G, and B drive settings, which go from +256 to -256. Should I temporarily set the R & G to -256, adjust the B setting with color bars, then reset the R & G to 0?

September 5th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,800	Not familiar with that monitor, so I'm a little confused as to how you connected it via DVI. Does it double as a computer monitor and broadcast monitor? If so, then yes, the menu options will be very different in these two modes. My guess is that it's not going to be color accurate when used with the DVI interface regardless, and I don't think that setting the color as you describe will work. The usual trick is to look at the screen through a primary blue filter when you make the adjustments, such as a piece of R80 gel doubled or tripled up.

September 5th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#3
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	JVC \| DTV24L1U 24" Multi Format LCD Monitor \| DT-V24L1U This is the monitor. It's specifically for video use, and it comes with DVI input. Obviously there are more capable monitors, but I'll probably never be able to afford them. I tried it today, and I've actually gotten much better PQ after first using the FCP color bars to make adjustments.

September 5th, 2009, 03:43 PM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,800	That's very cool - thanks for the link. When I tried searching for it before at B&H I couldn't find it.

September 6th, 2009, 06:08 AM	#5
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	The more I use it, the more I like it. I think it's great value for the $$.