Getting started with the High Definition Benchmark
A step-by-step guide to doing a basic calibration on your display. Covers preparation, focus, mode settings, display area, contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness.
Setting the Contrast Control
An in-depth look at the Contrast control that gives more background and technical details for people interested in learning more about the theory and practice of calibration.
Setting the Brightness Control
An in-depth look at the Brightness control that gives more background and technical details for people interested in learning more about the theory and practice of calibration.
Using the Spears & Munsil Calibration Filter
Basic instructions for how to use the Spears & Munsil Calibration Filter that comes with the HD Benchmark disc.
Setting Color and Tint
An in-depth look at the Color and Tint controls that gives more background and technical details for people interested in learning more about the theory and practice of calibration.
Choosing a Color Space
A comprehensive look at how to evaluate and choose between the various color modes available on your Blu-ray Disc player and/or video processor.
Pattern Help Text
All of the guide and help text from the 1st Edition disc, in one file, with sample images. More convenient for reading offline or printing.
Technical Notes on the Patterns
A guide for the technically-minded video enthusiast who wants to know more about the patterns on the disc, including behind-the-scenes background and special details that aren't obvious at first glance.
Home Theater Geeks 8 Podcast
Getting the most out of your HD system and the Spears & Munsil HD Benchmark Blu-ray setup and test disc.