Master TV Calibration at Home: Sony A95L Tips and Tricks with Calman

Tutorial: Learn how to calibrate the Sony Bravia A95L OLED 4K HDR TV using Calman.
Note: Not all features shown in this video are available in all versions of Calman. For more information, please email [e-mail]
CHAPTERS:
00:00:01 Getting Started
00:04:45 SDR Calibration
00:15:54 HDR Calibration
00:17:49 Dolby Vision (P3 D65) Calibration
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[@Justin-ym5ce]

Can’t tell you how awesome this is and how great full I am for this, finally makes me feel like all the equipment I’ve bought is worth it!!!

[@justinbavuso7706]

This TV is awesome Max errors .9 and .8, average of .4 and .5 I've never seen such good results, beautiful

[@PortraitDisplays]

Thank you! We appreciate your enthusiasm.

[@Prevstar]

Fantastic explanation on what to turn off and what to change in the panel before calibration. Also what settings to use in Calman. Just a shame that all this information isn’t available for all panels.

[@PortraitDisplays]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@dvdtv1234]

why are you tracking 2.4 instead of 2.2

[@Ajajambo]

Very informative calibration process. Autocal is simply brilliant. I do like manula cal, though😂

[@micheleditullio5697]

My recommendation is to don’t touch the RGB bias on the 2 points WB settings or you will raise the black level of the TV to 0.003 nits. At that level of light you’ll also notice heavy dithering.

[@matcsv05]

This is great! keep doing this! What probe meter would you use for a Klein K10 ? "OLED" or "SONY EL OLED"?

[@16sathyaabhinav.s56]

I got a LG C3 lately, and have been reading many articles but none of them provide proper information on the calibration. It would be great if you guys could make a video on it for our reference purpose.

[@danielsierra4718]

Hi, just in case you didn't see it: They've recently uploaded an LG C3 calibration video!

[@16sathyaabhinav.s56]

@@danielsierra4718 saw the video my brother

[@joeeacott9707]

I was super interested in getting my A95 calibrated but im not gunna lie, it's expensive. Is there any way I can before and after pictures or videos or anything to demonstrate the service?

[@Elbarto150]

Since the C7 colorimeter appears now to be discontinued / completely unavailable, are there any other colorimeters on the market capable of working with QD-OLED displays?

[@even_steven777]

Do I need a calibration tool for this?

[@UltraRiderGorizard]

What are the recommended settings for HDR10? The presets are different from DV and there are no suggestions online.

[@jeanphilasaik1831]

Hello and thank you for this very useful video! The question is probably silly but I don't have this kind of equipment at all to calibrate my tv, can I just copy, follow identically your recommendations to benefit from the best video settings for my A95L? Thanks for your help!

[@moem7018]

There’s no reply to this. I really want to know

[@Ajajambo]

Each TV is different so his settings might not be right for your panel. Having said that, it will get you close.

[@davidanonymous4284]

Is using calibrated SDR color + Gradation Preferred Tone Mapping + Contrast 90 for Dolby Vision an explicit recommendation from Sony? If so, is it specifically for the A95L, or all new 2023 Sony models? From my understanding, the prior recommendation for older models and Dolby Vision was Contrast MAX, No Tone Mapping, and DoVi Dark borrowed nothing from SDR CMS.

[@PortraitDisplays]

Excellent question! When calibrating a display to a specific target, the process involves using all available controls and adjustments to achieve the desired outcome. Therefore, the recommended practice is to set these controls as needed for your calibration target. You might notice changes from year to year or between models. Additionally, firmware updates from manufacturers can occasionally bring about these changes, albeit rarely.

[@loomalloom5160]

Can u calibrate x90k❤

[@bingobaz6402]

I wish I could buy that Portrait Displays C7-HDR I can't find it available anywhere.

[@RobertHeron]

Would you recommend a similar methodology with the a95k?

[@PortraitDisplays]

Absolutely, the calibration methodology for the A95K is similar. However, it's important to be aware of potential subtle differences you might encounter during the calibration process. Each model has its unique characteristics that might affect calibration.

[@Elbarto150]

Since Sony TV’s don’t have built in pattern generators, which one do you recommend that is reasonably priced for a consumer?

[@mikalkielli3351]

how’s the uniformity on the 55 to 77 inch A95L panels..I heard bad things about these A95L’s…like bad near black vertical banding and dirty screen effect..horrible pink tinting and color banding..is this true of every A95L QD-OLED panel because I’d really like to purchase a 55 inch model?

[@Yoga_Tv_buying]

I can confirm cuz I have gone to store to check the A80L is extremely SEVERLY blue tinted. The X93L n x90L all the mini LED are SEVERLY Megenta tinted. So it’s strange that they “LABLE” as Master something when everything looks pestle dense altered.

[@WanderingSolipsist]

Any guidance like this for the x95*, do you make any changes to local dimming during any of the workflow ? Or leave it off ? Doesn’t the colour saturations change with it on ?

[@charlespatrick8650]

Are you using the Calman® Home for Sony software, and how are you using it on a MacBook, if it only runs on a Windows PC?

[@HeavyMetalSonicRM]

Now that VRR is a toggle, can BFI be used without going into the HMDI setup every time?

[@RasoGOVI]

Do you have any calibration for SONY A95K? Thanks.

[@deepaksingh-ph1lk]

Nice video. Can you tell why the colour format is RGB Limited 10 bit for SDR? Why not YCbCr that is popularly used for video content?

[@PortraitDisplays]

That's a great question about calibration formats! We recommend using RGB Limited for calibration because it minimizes conversions and maximizes accuracy. While calibrating in YCbCr is possible, it involves additional conversion steps that might introduce slight errors. By sending RGB directly, we ensure the most accurate and efficient calibration process for your Sony display.

[@ethanmerkley4872]

I was under the impression that HDR tone mapping should always be set to off when watching dolby vision content. Is this incorrect information?

[@frostypb88]

Woah... are you running calman on mac. because i dont just want that, i NEED that.

[@Bushwacked487]

I’ve heard that QDOLED needs a particularly fine resolution of a couple nm. Does this unit have that?

[@davidanonymous4284]

Ideally, yes, you'd want to create a profile for your colorimeter, on your specific display, using a reference (5 nm or less) spectroradiometer. This is due to the thin peaks of the spectral power distribution of QD tech, which are too thin to be measured accurately by budget meters. The video is using a C7 colorimeter + a "meter profile" a/k/a a spectral correction file available via Calman. These are files which contain the measurement info of a reference spectroradiometer on a particular display tech. In this case, the profile being used is measurement info for a QD OLED. The idea is that while you're not using a profile created for your specific display, using a profile created on the same display type should theoretically make your colorimeter more accurate than not using any type of profile at all.

[@gregbenzphotography]

Thank you for sharing this! I’m confused on one point and wondering if you could clarify. Why set to gamma 2.2, calibrate and switch to 2.4 rather than do the calibration in 2.4 from the start?

[@CarlTheHaitian]

He goes over this around the 6:50 mark. The set "derives" the 2.4 gamma from the calibration of 2.2

[@davidanonymous4284]

Sonys are meant to be calibrated using its native gamma (2.2) with Contrast set at MAX while viewing content with contrast set at 90. You can change gamma after the fact and the panel will "do the math" for you, tracking 2.3 gamma at the -1 setting and 2.4 at -2. SDR RGB balance and CMS accuracy will be maintained.

[@JonPais]

@@davidanonymous4284Dday. it writes, “Usually, the software calibrates on the native panel range of 2.2, while with a special LUT invisible to the user, the TV adapts the parameters for other gamma values and the different curves of the various HDR modes. The problem we have encountered is that this does not happen, and once calibration is done in this way, at a value of the "range" parameter of the menu equal to -2 the native range of 2.2 is set. On the other Sony models, the value -2 corresponds to a range of 2.4 usually. But since the minimum value is -3, it is not possible at the moment to get a range of 2.4 in this way. The solution is to proceed with the good old manual calibration.”

[@davidanonymous4284]

@@JonPais "On the other Sony models...." So, I guess it's an A95L specific issue? If so, the particular demo display used in this video appears to be tracking 2.4 gamma for SDR based on the -2 setting, but I appreciate the info. Fortunately, I calibrate my older Sony OLED manually regardless, as I don't use Calman. But typically Portrait's pre-calibration setup is spot on. I'm contemplating making the jump the A95L, so I found the video interesting.

[@JonPais]

@@davidanonymous4284 I'm confused, too. Maybe they updated the firmware or something? Or maybe it's a Google translate thing. ha

[@rafalekk1000]

Hello . I have this TV 77 A95L .I live in Germany.I ordered calibration of this TV calibration here costs 200 euros.Only SDR mode was calibrated . HDR and Dolby vision cannot be calibrated. Apparently Sony didn't provide such an opportunity.After calibrating the SDR, they claim that the TV downloads these settings and corrects them itself to watch HDR and Dolby vision.Is it true ? Have I been deceived?Calibrated by Caleman program

[@MRK-i9s]

How can the A95L and CALMAN be enabled to do gamma based picture tracking? For example, If I want to perform a 3D LUT for HDR10, the display needs to have gamma based tracking (not PQ), to be able to provide the max output possible (700-800 nits) with gamma 2.2-2.4, and disable any kind of tone/gamut mapping like is an available option in the LG secret service menu. I believe Panasonic also supports 66-Point Cube 3D LUT for HDR10, and there is a trick to disable the tone mapping. The A95L can have the tone mapping disabled but in order to take advantage of HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM) via a video processor like an MadVR MK2, there has to be a way to use gamma based tracking to enable properly is my understanding........any chance Sony opens this feature up and/or suggestions? I believe it requires SONY to allow 3DLUT capability as well in CALMAN which I don't believe is currently available, do you know if that will change as well?

[@PortraitDisplays]

That's a great inquiry! Currently, there isn't a known method to achieve the maximum luminance in Gamma EOTF mode that is possible in HDR (PQ - ST.2084). We suggest reaching out to Sony to request this feature.

[@HECKLA_x_SCARSCLUB]

Do you know anyone near south Florida that can calibrate the a95l correctly?

[@HonestLaborColor]

Quick question- Is this the Sony FWD-65A95L or XR A95L 65?

[@PortraitDisplays]

Hi! Great question. Dave is working with the Sony XR-65A95L. Thanks!

[@JensVesterChristiansson-wr4lz]

Can you please tell how to restore the picture profiles after a factory reset? I have written the calibrated settings down but I am not sure I have access to the Custom 1 and Custom 1 afterwards. I got a professional to do it but unfortunately my XR-65A95K each day at 5PM restarts continuously for more than an hour so I think a factory reset is my only option.

[@PortraitDisplays]

Hi! Great question. Please reach out to [e-mail] and we'd be happy to assist you further. Thank you!

[@laurentlegrand8226]

what peak luminance should be used in the menu for SDR?

[@Justin-ym5ce]

I would leave it at off

[@wilfredogomez5235]

hi everybody. I have a sony oled 65 a9g. It was calibrated with sony home calman which I purchase with along video forgepro. ?#1 could use this same techniques or process for the A9G sdr ,hdr , dolby vision. Could I achieve better quality using this same process or should I stick with calman sony auto. pls reply asap Im about to recalibrate my oled. thxs

[@PortraitDisplays]

Hi! Great questions. Please reach out to [e-mail] and we'd be happy to assist you further. Thank you!

[@Prevstar]

Would this be the same procedure for the Sony A90J

[@davidanonymous4284]

The methods described in this video would be more appropriate for the A90J if you want to utilize Calman + Autocal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYSzdYSLrKippKc

[@Prevstar]

@@davidanonymous4284I couldn’t bring myself to watch, as riddled with mistakes from the get go. Also one thing that I have learnt over the years is your calibration is as only as good as your meter. i1Display is a no no even if profiled of a spectro. I should have stated it’s a Europe panel and the Judd white point doesn’t work. I was thinking of purchasing a better meter but I will just leave TV as is as I have no concrete way of calibrating this correctly.

[@PortraitDisplays]

Yes, the calibration methodology for the Sony A90J is similar. While you may encounter some differences during the calibration process, the overall procedure remains consistent with other models.

[@balajigopalin]

Any possibility to calibrate sony A95K QD OLED?

[@PortraitDisplays]

Hi! Great question. We have an article available for your use case. Please reach out to [e-mail] and we'd be happy to assist you further. Thank you!

[@jeff_stephen]

Is this available in current Calman Home for Sony or an upcoming build? I'm not seeing the A85L listed under DDC supported displays in the knowledge base.

[@Justin-ym5ce]

If you didn’t find out it is good for the current build, and yeah it sucks how they don’t list it

[@jeff_stephen]

@@Justin-ym5ce Thanks for clearing that up. I've noticed there's a lot of missing info in the knowledge base. 🤦‍♂️

[@PortraitDisplays]

Yes, the 2023 Sony displays, including the A85L, are supported in the latest release of Calman Home for Sony.

[@ethanmerkley4872]

I was under the impression that HDR tone mapping should always be set to off when watching dolby vision content. Is this incorrect information?