We used the following calibration settings to test the AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro. Keep in mind that results can vary slightly between individual units, firmware versions, and picture modes, so you may need small tweaks if your unit looks a bit different.
These settings are meant to provide a solid starting point for accurate SDR playback in a typical living room. They aren't meant to be copied 1:1, and your best results will depend on your screen size, throw distance, room brightness, and wall/screen color.
SDR Picture Settings
For SDR content, you can choose a few different preset picture modes. We used Filmmaker Mode because it allows for the most customization, including adjusting the projector's white balance (see below). We also set the Color Temp setting to 'Warm1' and the Gamma Setting to '2.2.' You can also enable Enhanced Black Level, which does slightly help contrast in very low APL scenes. All other settings were either left to default, disabled, or left off.
- Picture Mode: Filmmaker Mode
- Color Temp Setting: Warm1
- Gamma Setting: 2.2
- Enhanced Black Level: On
Gaming Settings
From the base SDR settings, very few changes are required for the best gaming experience. You need to enable High Refresh Rate Mode and set HDMI Input to 'Enhanced Pro' to game in 120Hz and 240Hz. Not that High Refresh Rate Mode limits the unit to 1080p resolution. For the lowest input lag, make sure to enable Instant Game Response; that's pretty much all you need. If you want 4:4:4 passthrough, you also need to set the Picture Mode to 'PC/Game'. Our other settings are the same as those in our SDR Picture Settings.
Other Settings
For information on any other settings or features that fall outside of the scope of our testing, please refer to AWOL's product page.
White Balance Settings
The following are the results of our unit's white balance and colorspace calibration. They're provided for reference and shouldn't be copied, as the calibration values vary per individual unit due to manufacturing tolerances. If you want to try them, you'll need to enter all the values shown, as all of them are active at the same time. If you end up with worse picture quality, simply reset them to the default values.
