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★★★★★
Extraordinary detail. The next leap forward...Calibration Settings!
Amazon arranged speedy and convenient delivery. Unit arrived on time in perfect condition.
Pros:
It is disconcerting for a television this large to be so light.
Picture is extraordinary right out of the box. Colors are vivid, detail is incredible with a 4k source. Upscaled 1080i (cable) looks like true 3d. Incredible depth of detail. Can't wait to see what it can do after calibration.
Basic controls are for the most part intuitive.
Cons:
Despite the curved screen, side views still degrade. Colors wash out to a fleshy beige tone. Best to sit in front of it.
Good thing basic controls are intuitive, features like voice activation, gestures, etc. aren't obvious, and documentation is lacking.
You need to know how to operate the remotes to find and use the eManual.
Update 5/27/2014-
Just a brief update after living with the TV for a few weeks. After a professional calibration the picture is improved and better than ever. We turned off most of the sharpness settings and other gimmicks and set the grayscale- the picture is more natural from internet and cable tv sources. Upscaled live sports are just as sharp as full 4k content from Netflix. I do on rare occasion see a few moments of action jitter during live sport or the stock ticker. It always resolves after a few seconds.
Update 1/07/15-
Some of you asked about my calibration settings. Most of my critical settings:
Mode- Screen Fit
Mode- Movie
Backlight- 18
Contrast- 90
Brightness- 48
Sharpness- 0
Color- 42
Tint- 50/50
Apply Picture Mode- All Sources
Color Space- Auto
White Balance
2pt- Ro -3, Go 0, Bo 0, Rg 0, Gg -1, Bg -10
Gamma - 3
Color Tone- Warm2
Film Mode- Auto2
Auto Motion Plus- Off
Smart LED - Off
Cinema Black - Off (You might experiment with this On. I've found any changes are noticeable only from certain sources and subtle at best.)
Many of you have also commented on glare from windows and lighting, and I would agree it can be an issue if you have lots of light entering the room. Windows on an opposite wall will have the most impact. You will have to cover the windows. Glare from side windows is easier to mitigate by making very small adjustments in your viewing angle.
April 2014 · Electronics · verified purchase