One actual calibration question: How in the heck does one do some kind of setting for LD without an actual video essentials LD setting disc? I've tried every setting and still wind up tweaking all levels for every different disc.

Is there a recommended setting or ballpark guess for contrast, color, and brightness?

I actually got a better looking LD picture on the old curved little 19" crt I had previously. This set seems to magnify any and all flaws. Especially on 2.35 films in CLV. Very noisy in places.