Is calibration necessary for me?

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I've read some about calibration, and I was wondering if it is necessary for everyone. I have a 27" Panasonic flat screen TV (CT-27SX12), a DVD player (Panasonic RV32K), a VCR, and have satellite TV. I use just the two stereo speakers, and a powered subwoofer that connects to the DVD player. I've read that calibrating the TV can make the DVD look bad, and vice-versa. I only watch DVDs occasionally, and both the TV and DVDs look pretty good to me right now. I have turned down the contrast and the color temperature is at normal. Do the calibration DVDs use the typical user settings, or do you need to get into the service menu (or whatever it's called), which I don't think I can do?
Another question, about SVM. I've heard that people don't like it. What is the problem it causes, and can calibration fix it? Will just turning down the sharpness help?
Finally, what do you think of the Sound & Vision Home Theater Tune-up calibration DVD? It is much cheaper than the other ones.

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Topic - Is calibration necessary for me? - tjdjok 20:15:33 02/17/03 (6)

Thanks for the advice - tjdjok 11:38:40 02/20/03 (0)

Re: Is calibration necessary for me? - Sam M 16:51:29 02/19/03 (0)

Suggestion on calibration disc - Dalancroft 12:43:52 02/19/03 (0)

With that TV, just do it by hand ... - Aroc 14:39:37 02/18/03 (0)

You have to decide if it's worth it for you... - bondmanp 13:08:09 02/18/03 (0)

Re: Is calibration necessary for me? - Sam M 08:56:05 02/18/03 (0)

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