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Originally Posted by Electronic M

I always use a test pattern DVD with solid field patterns of each primary. That way I don't need to touch the screens or pierce the CRT socket leads. I've got test equipment which can pierce the leads for connection too, but have never used that part of it because I don't the potential arcing and shorting hazards that will be with the set after piercing the leads(I also don't like the idea of damaging the insulation of wires I plan to keep even if there is a purpose to it).

Aren't you relying on the color decoder being accurate in order to use color patterns from a DVD? Wouldn't the red from the gun be more accurate than a signal decoded from a DVD hooked up through an RF modulator?

I know what you mean about not wanting the pierce the insulation. I really don't, but certain setup procedures required the cutting off of certain colors and that's after grayscale has been set. Using the screen controls would mess up the grayscale and would need to be done again. Seems like chasing my tail.