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Banding could be minimized through changes in firmware/software and other manufacturing, engineering and QC program changes. Adding Several "dither options", that are noise filter algorithms, would allow the user to attempt to adjust the banding to a minimal nuisance level. Hence, the addition of the “Soft Dither” option that now appears in the 2407 A03 factory menu. Whether Dell or BenQ will diligently peruse this option for these panels or for future products is up to them. This could help compensate for the minimal banding in Desktop and heavy banding in Multimedia and Gaming modes caused by the faulty Faroudja video processing ACC chip feature.

l_e_e , “would it be safe to say that the problem (banding) lies with Faroudja video processing ACC and that it’s a by-product of this so the problem is never going to be fixed.”

LCD vertical banding is a flaw that can occur in the manufacturing process of the LCD panels themselves, and some LCD panels will tend to manifest it more noticeably than others. The panels that cause the most visible problems are usually weeded out in the vendor"s quality control process.

However, those that create just a hint of banding often pass through QC, since it is prohibitively expensive to discard all parts that exhibit flaws, which may have no practical impact on picture quality.

So, we end up with a situation in which some LCD panels, even within a given production run on one model, will have no banding at all, some may have a hint of it that does not rise to the level of a significant issue, and some may have a more visible problem that really does impair the enjoyment of the viewing experience. In the latter case, sometimes the problem can be mitigated with internal adjustments made by the dealer or vendor service departments, and sometimes the LCD panels or the entire unit need to be replaced.

1. Dell and suppliers should work towards providing consumer friendly adjustable LCD"s so they can adjust these LCD"s to eliminate or minimize the banding issues.

Thanks to RadxGe, for the definitive proof (picture) of the hidden menu obvious firmware update in the A03"s. A "Soft Dither" option has been added to A03’s. This is an option that most likely has an impact on banding and noise.

Some LCD panels offer several options, "Dither Options", to eliminate banding or noise by utilizing various algorithmic noise filters for use in different LCD applications.

Features, jack panel (connectivity), price and an Advanced Exchange Warranty that can’t be beat. Some of the competitor’s panels I’ve seen have major hitches in games and flaws that are very disturbing and some panels on the market would be considered unusable.

i had the same issue with an inspiorn 8200.. radeon 9000, ultrasharp lcd.. i changed the graphics card(and updated the firmware), had the screen replaced ,and tried a different monitor cable(sorry flex). all possible bios files were tried in conjunction with about 15 different display drivers, gart drivers, direct x donwgrades and upgrades........ removed all non essential hardware:dvd/cdrw,floppy,battery.

This TV weighs 85 lb and sits in an alcove in our living room - it has not been moved or damaged. Samsung is known to have LCD TV problems: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/home_electronics/samsung_tv.html

In LCD and LED TVs, DSE is typically a bigger issue, one that"s due to the way these units are illuminated. Before we proceed, it"s worth mentioning that although marketing-speak often treats LED and LCD TVs as completely different technologies, they"re not different beasts.

LED units could be more accurately described as "LED-backlit LCD televisions," but salespeople and consumers alike are too lazy to utter that tongue-wearying phrase while haggling in a big-box store. What"s important to realize is that both categories rely on LCDs (liquid crystal displays), which act as shutters that either block light or allow it to pass, depending on the image that"s being rendered on the screen.

There are a variety of factors that affect LCD quality, notably illumination source. Older LCD TVs, for example, used multiple cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) to light LCDs from the rear. They provide generally smooth and even illumination, but they make the final product rather bulky.

If you"ve ever pressed a little too hard on your smartphone or computer screen, you"ve likely witnessed a bit of discoloration, clear evidence of how sensitive LCDs are to physical pressure. Now, picture a huge manufacturing facility that cranks out thousands of these units per week. It"s easy to see how a bit of mishandling could alter the screen"s consistency.

The same goes for shipping. Some units travel long distances in cargo boxes, and then take bouncy rides in your car to their final resting place on your living room wall. That"s a lot of opportunities for tiny mishaps to affect LCD uniformity.

The event dedicated to the new range of flexible edgebanding systems is about to arrive. A three-day focus on the latest edgebanding solutions for “batch 1” and Industry 4.0: stefani cell H, Stefani cell E.

An increasingly more sophisticated productivity thanks to the integration of the edge banding machine in cells and plants fitted with rollers, panel return devices, automatic loading and unloading systems, assisted by robots and fitted with IoT sensors to control the machine functions in an instant. At the same time, unique machining accuracy and quality on any kind of panel, even the most delicate ones and more complex materials, thanks to a new "Round 2 Servo rounding unit" and "RT-X grinding unit" and the latest optimised devices for a perfect line of glue.

These are the main new entries for SCM edgebanding taking centre stage at the up and coming Open House "On the leading edge banding", due to be held from 7 to 9 November 2019 at the SCM Edgebanding Tech Lab in Thiene, key point of reference for industry companies, to test the best edgebanding solutions directly on site, with the aid of trained technicians.

stefani cell His the new edgebanding cell and square-edging cell fitted with an automatic panel feeder system, designed to guarantee both production volumes at industrial level as well as a maximum diversification of the production batch.

Instant production and financially advantageous both for batches with single panels as well as for average standard stacks, without the need to stop production for a change of format, thickness, ornamentation and gluing quality that occur on a regular basis during a machining shift.

No errors and a guarantee the panels will always be fed in the right direction, thanks to the SIDE FINDER technology, which, via a display in the operator"s area, shows how to position the panel so that it can be correctly machined.

Instant availability, even on mobile devices, of the machining information relating to each single panel, wherever it is in the cycle, thanks to the continuous tracking provided by the supervision software.

Optimisation of the panel flows and movements which are managed and synchronised by the data sent to the company network: this allows you to choose the best machining quality, gluing quality and tool change flexibility within the limited space and with a single operator, thereby considerably optimising production costs.

stefani cell E is the new synthesis in "entry level" edgebanding cells that combine the advantages of a customised production and large volumes with a compact overall design and, above all, with an accessible investment even for SMEs.

Numerical control high technology in line with future market scenarios. Type, colour, edge thickness, position and mortise depth, handling of the protective film and panel dimensions: the highly versatile stefani cell E allows you to continually feed in and change all these parameters as part of the production flow without it being interrupted.

New automation to speed up business: the new "pickback" bridge system for the automatic return of the panels guarantees simple, "just in time" production management. This way, the operator can focus solely on feeding the panels back into the edgebander, as simply and ergonomically as possible.

As part of SCM"s edgebanding, considerable focus is also being placed on market demands in matters of softforming and "JShape", areas in which SCM has led the way for some time now as a genuine specialist in providing simple solutions for use but ones that produce top quality results.

The new "J-Side" kit, in particular, has been designed to solve the problem of complex profiles so that the straight edging lines up perfectly with the shaped edging without gaps or projections. There is no longer any need to carry out this machining manually or with an additional procedure thanks to the new SCM solution. Everything is much simpler, faster and more efficient thanks to the new J-Side device mounted directly on a standard edgebander, which also provides for this finish to be performed completely automatically. An edgebander equipped like this means any kind of edge banding problem can be resolved while work continues, without any interruption, exactly as though it were working on a normal straight edge. This is a significant step forward in being able to extend the creative potentials of softforming to a growing number of companies, a solution which is effective with any kind of edge and with different thicknesses that can be applied and worked without interruption.

Zero errors in the introduction of panels into the cell: thanks to SIDE FINDER technology, the correct insertion method of the panel is shown so that it can be properly machined.

Maximum efficiency: the machining of each individual panel can be seen in real time, irrespective of where it is in the plant. A preliminary check can also be run on the machining feasibility of each part

It will be possible to run just in time testing on the potentials of the Maestro Connect IoT system at the Edgebanding Tech Lab with collection and analysis of data from the operating SCM edgebanders and draw up processing reports for an ever more immediate feedback on the machine"s functioning.

Technological partners will also be there for the occasion to provide demonstrations and detailed explanations, in particular, manufacturers of edges, tools, glues and anti-adhesive liquids. Key topics that will be discussed include zero-emission PU glues, the latest trends in finishings (edgebanding products), high performance tools and SCM productivity systems with Threespine™ Valinge technology.

With LED-backlit LCD TVs, gray uniformity issues are caused by a couple of factors. LCD panels are pretty sensitive to pressure, so extra pressure caused by misalignment of the TV"s components or by mishandling of the panel during manufacturing or shipping could lead to defects appearing. Also, too much pressure can affect the backlight and how much light it diffuses, which causes some areas to be darker. Size may also have an effect because it"s harder to keep a larger screen uniform, but since we only test one size of each TV, we can"t draw any conclusions about this.

Gray uniformity is unique to each individual panel. This means that no two TVs, even of the same model, will have matching uniformity. Generally, though, higher-end TVs should have better gray uniformity, as the manufacturers will have stricter standards for the panels used. Higher-end LED-backlit TVs tend to use either Mini LED or direct LED backlighting, generally better for uniformity than edge-lit TVs.

LED and OLED TVs use different technologies to display an image. While LED TVs are really LCD TVs backlit by LED backlights, OLEDs don"t have any backlighting and instead turn each pixel on and off. As such, they perform differently when it comes to uniformity. For the most part, OLEDs tend to have better uniformity, and there are rarely any issues. LED TVs can suffer more from uniformity issues, especially if their backlight is edge-lit and not direct LED. However, we can"t confidently say one TV will have better uniformity than another just because of the backlight or panel type.

Unfortunately, gray uniformity is entirely down to the panel you get. There isn"t much you can do to improve gray uniformity as it"s down to panel lottery. You can try massaging the screen with a soft cloth to relieve the pressure, but this is a delicate technique, so it may be best to not do it if you"re unsure of yourself.

Unfortunately, there aren"t many steps that you can take to improve gray uniformity – it’s entirely down to the panel you get. You can try massaging the screen, but that"s hard to do. If you find yourself with uniformity that you can"t live with, you should exchange your TV for a different unit, or even a different model.

The image below is useful for evaluating your overall monitor calibration. The first check, obviously, is of overall neutrality. Some monitor calibration systems do a better job at this than than others. The second check is a subjective evaluation of how well your calibration gamma matches with your monitor"s native performance. The ideal is smooth gradients from black to white with no banding. A top-notch monitor that is well calibrated can produce this. Most, however, show some level of banding. By matching your calibration gamma value to your monitor, you can significantly reduce banding. This is a good thing for digital image editing, as it allows you to distinguish image flaws from calibration artifacts.

If color crossovers are seen – alternating regions of red, green, or blue – the display calibration is broken. It is possible to create crossovers by tweaking the RGB gun settings on a CRT monitor. Reset your monitor to its factory defaults and calibrate again. If no improvement is seen, your monitor calibrator is incapable of giving good results with your monitor. Some software packages allow building a monitor profile with a single gamma curve rather than individual curves. This can help with lesser quality laptop or other LCD screens. Before chucking your calibration system, however, make absolutely sure you are not viewing the image through a profile.

A very few displays can show the full black to white gradient with no posterization or banding. Most can not. Typically there is some banding in shadows and darker midtones. If the image shows bands throughout the range, either your calibration gamma is not well matched to how your monitor behaves, or you simply have a poor quality display.

If you see significant banding and your calibration software allows it, try increasing the gamma by 0.1. There is no hard and fast rule here; if increasing gamma creates more banding, reduce the setting. All monitors we have measured check in at a native gamma of between 1.8 and 2.5.

My problem is pretty much as simple as the title. I’m using a x-rite i1 display studio to calibrate my surface laptop 3 13.5″ display. I’m calibrating my display for the occasional movie/general use. It comes factory calibrated but the white point and gamma are slightly off of D65 and 2.2 (I’ve tried 2.4 as well). I’ve played around with a ton of settings but can’t seem to fix the issue. Even leaving the laptop preset in displaycal at default settings with 2.2 gamma and native white point causes noticeable color banding. The default sRGB color profile that comes with the laptop has faint pink and greenish banding, but switching to the displaycal profile after calibrating shows very prominent pink and yellow grayscale banding. The difference is apparent in both full-quality lossless blu-rays in all video players and on a simple grayscale gradient from google images. There isn’t a lot of documentation on this display so I’m a little lost. I assume it’s a hardware limitation, though. It’s an 8-bit panel. Maybe my calibration instrument isn’t as precise as the one they use for factory calibration? A windows color management issue? Low-quality panel? I dunno.