How to Calibrate Your HDTV

You don't need to pay a pro to calibrate your new HDTV. You don't even need to spend $40 for a special disc. All you need is a DVD or Blu-ray Disc with the THX Optimizer feature, like Terminator 2: Judgment Day Skynet Edition Blu-ray disc, and a $2 pair of blue glasses to turn your expensive screen from an out-of-the-box testament to visual mediocrity into a glorious example of cinematically accurate color and light.

Step 1: Turn on your HDTV and let it run for about 30 minutes. For the best color accuracy, you want the screen to warm up a bit. This is more of an issue for plasma screens than LCDs, but it's still a good practice for getting the most accurate calibration.

Step 2: Access the THX Optimizer. For most THX-certified DVDs and Blu-ray discs, the THX Optimizer feature should be located in the Set-Up menu.

More at PC Mag