Datacolor Spyder 3 TV: colorimeter for calibration of TV sets for better image; with DVD

Home Theater Color Calibration
The Datacolor Spyder3TV™ delivers an easy-to-use solution for optimizing all the TVs in your house so you can see your pictures as the director intended. Color calibration can save on your display's energy consumption and extends the life of your TV. Spyder3TV™ scientifically calculates the correct adjustments to brightness, contrast, color, tint and temperature, but is very simple to use. Don't rely on your TV's factory settings and don't guess at what the correct settings are. Take control of your home theater experience and you'll be amazed at the vivid colors you can achieve by doing a calibration.

Designed for home theater enthusiasts, installers or anyone who wants their home theater system to display accurate colors, shadows and details just like the director intended.

Features & Benefits

Ultimate Color Accuracy for your Home Theater
View your images the way the director intended. Get accurate colors, lifelike skin tones, and clearly defined shadow and highlight detail. Spyder3TV™ precisely calibrates all of your Plasma, RPTV, DLP, LCD, CRT TVs and Front Projectors.
Save Energy*
Calibration can save a bundle on the annual operating costs of a TV. A Spyder3TV calibrated set will properly adjust the brightness and contrast and reduce the amount of electricity consumed by the display.
Extends the life of your television
The life of your television backlight and LCD tubes will be extended by adjusting your set to the appropriate brightness and contrast levels. They will be operating at the optimal (not maximum) lighting levels.
Spyder3TV™ Technology
State-of-the-art optical design and new 7 detector color engine provide industry- leading performance. Spyder3TV™ scientifically determines the optimal settings for your display using the sliders that exist in the user menu of your TV.
Easy to Use
Assistant-based interface walks you through the entire optimization process. Comprehensive help screens guide you through each step to achieve the correct color settings. A simple report allows you to save and/or print for your future reference.

You can find further detailed information about colour management here.

Requirements

• DVD player
• Remote controls for your TV and DVD
• A desktop or laptop PC with Windows XP or Vista 32/64Bit operating system near your TV
• USB port
• Computer: Pentium II 800 Mhz, 256 MB Ram, 100 MB Free Drive Space
• Video Card: 1024x768 resolution, 24 bpp color (16.7 million colors)

Package contents

• Spyder3TV software CD
• Spyder3TV colorimeter
• Tripod attachment
• Spyder3TV test pattern and Instructions DVD (NTSC & PAL)
• 2 year Spyder3TV hardware warranty
• Free technical support
• Free software updates