Video Services Provided

Lion AV provides full service calibrations, not just gray scale correction and front panel adjustment. Your video display device cost a small fortune so don't you want it to be able to display the most detailed and accurate picture possible?

The following list of services provided for digital displays for up to three inputs (including Plasma, LCD, DLP, LCoS, front, rear, and flat panel applications):

• Pre evaluation of the viewing environment
• Pre evaluation of the display device, projector, and cabling
• Removal of the protective screen (where applicable)
• Image centering
• Minimization of overscan
• Convergence alignment of three panel displays (where applicable)
• Mechanical focus adjustments (as needed)
• Cleaning of optics
• Colorwheel phase adjustment
• Contrast ratio optimization for increased dynamic range
• Customized grayscales as requested for specific applications (i.e. 5400K/3200K)
• Grayscale adjustment to D6500
• Iris, gamma, and backlight optimization
• Advanced color space otpimization for SMPTE C and HD standards (where applicable)
• Redefining of front panel controls to allow for easy one-button return to calibration settings
• Color decoder adjustment when possible
• Computer generated report showing pre and post calibration settings
• ISF C3 calibration for supported displays (i.e. Pioneer Elite Plasmas)

The following is a list of services provided for CRT technologies and usually includes one input signal type:

• Pre evaluation of the viewing environment
• Pre evaluation of the display device, projector, and cabling
• Removal of the protective screen (where applicable)
• Mechanical disconnection of SVM circuit
• Image centering
• Minimization of overscan
• Correction of major geometry errors
• Convergence touch up of all NTSC modes
• Electronic focus adjustments
• Mechanical focus adjustments
• Cleaning of optics
• Herman TLV Maneuver for applicable Toshiba sets
• Grayscale adjustment to 6500 D Kelvin
• Centering of front panel controls when ever possible
• Adjustment of front panel controls from within the service menu
• Color decoder adjustment where possible, either via service menu adjustment, EEPROM Reflashing (I2C Fix), or installation of a red push attenuator.
• Lens striping, when required, to achieve a color temperature variation of less than 500 Kelvin.
• Computer generated report showing pre and post calibration settings

Depending on the display device additional inputs may also be calibrated. These inputs include high definition (720p, 1080i, 1080p), S Video (480i), etc. These additional services may be requested at the time of the calibration. As your display device ages the color guns will wear. To maintain accurate color throughout the life of the display, it is recommended that the set be calibrated annually and after major component changes in your system. Please see pricing for subsequent work.

Audio Calibration and Installation Services

Lion AV provides complete home theater installations including: prewiring, post wiring, retrofits, and upgrades. We can also assist in equipment selections. Please email for a consultation. Pricing is competitive and based on the unique service that is selected. This service is provided through a unique network of experienced installers.

Design Engineering, Testing, and Educational Services

Lion AV consults with leading manufacturers to specify video design and test products prior to release to market. In addition, Lion AV offers video training classes at a variety of educational levels from novice enthusiasts to industry professionals, including ISF certification instruction and advanced engineering seminars in conjunction with Joe Kane Productions.

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