Hardware & Technical Recalibrating my 4K monitor...

[Threeofseven]

I screwed up. I tried to use a DP cable instead of my HDMI cable to see if it was any better. It wasn’t.

When I switched back to HDMI I noticed it had apparently reset my monitor calibration. Before the picture quality was amazing, deep blacks and vivid crisp colors. Now it looks more faded, grayish and drab. I’ve tried to recalibrate it about 15 times but I can’t get the original brilliance back. Are there any outside programs that can help?

 

[Shadowdancer]

Sounds like broadcast technology from half a century ago strikes again and your graphics card thinks it's straight from 1950. Set your output to full range.

 

[VR Jay Le Chardon]

I'm going to assume you are using an Nvidia card, in which case I can help you out... what you describe sounds like your graphics settings have went back to limited dynamic range rather than full dynamic range, take a look at this video to show you how to sort it.

https://gfycat.com/adolescentpeacefulelephantbeetle

 

[Threeofseven]

Thank you guys! I’m going to try this.

 

[VR Jay Le Chardon]

The other thing to play with, assuming its an Nvidia card, would be digital vibrance. I use a 65" 4k tv on my desk as a "monitor" and to make it work nicely I've had to get a bit creative with the settings, including.... you guessed it, raising digital vibrance, from 50 to 60.

 

[Threeofseven]

It worked! That and messing with some of the color settings inside Nvidia control got the brilliance back. Can’t thank you guys enough!

 

[VR Jay Le Chardon]

Yes you can - Just buy us all lots and lots or ARX

Seriously though I'm delighted to hear you are back in glorious vibrant full dynamic range

 

[Patrick_68000]

It worked! That and messing with some of the color settings inside Nvidia control got the brilliance back. Can’t thank you guys enough!

Congratulations ! ED deserves well this quality.