Brightness/Contrast

[machow]

I have always faced a problem on brightness/contrast. I am able to adjust the settings to suit what I call I like it, and do not strain my eye. I even used Adobe Photoshop's Gamma correction utility in the Control Panel to aid my adjustments. But, everytime I run programs like 3DMark 2001, I can BARELY see! The graphics were too dark! Is my eyes the problem or the program has false brightness caliberation?

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[Arrow]

I think your monitor is set or is <i>manufactured</i> to be too dark, if you're not able to set it any higher - for example, I notice a big difference when I compare a Viewsonic E773 and a Samsung 955DF.

Rob
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[machow]

What's your stand for Viewsonic monitors? Mine is PF775. Is it darker?

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[Arrow]

I can't really say for Viewsonic monitors in general, as the E773 is the only Viewsonic I've used for a long period. The E773 is darker compared to my Samsung 955DF, and also an NEC FE700. I've also used a cheap AOC 17", as well as a Daytek 17" (forgot the model numbers for these), and they seem brighter than the E773 as well.

Coming to think of it... I wonder if ALL E773s are like that... or is it just mine here...

Rob
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[Guest]

Set your Brightness control to mid-range.
Set your Contrast to max then back off a little to say 80 per cent.
This setting should be about optimum for viewing.
Do not touch the Contrast. Adjust your Brightness to your liking
If not you may have a problem.
Many monitors have a pre set conrol internally. Watch the HV if do look internally

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by erici on 04/12/01 11:18 PM.</EM></FONT></P>