Resources
Reference materials
Curated external resources for those who want to go further. Standards documents, display measurement databases, manufacturer support portals and calibration references. No affiliate links — these are included because they are useful.
Calibration standards
ITU-R BT.709 — HDTV colour standard
The international standard for HDTV colour primaries, white point and transfer characteristics. The reference for 1080p content production and display. Published by the International Telecommunication Union.
ITU-R BT.2020 — Ultra-HDTV colour standard
The wide colour gamut standard for 4K and 8K production. Defines the colour space used in HDR mastering. Consumer displays typically cover 70–100% of BT.2020 depending on panel technology.
SMPTE ST 2084 — PQ transfer function
The Perceptual Quantizer (PQ) electro-optical transfer function used in HDR10 and Dolby Vision content. Defines how signal values map to absolute luminance levels in nits.
Display measurement
RTINGS.com — Objective TV measurements
Detailed objective measurements of television panels including contrast ratio, peak brightness, colour accuracy and response time, taken with calibrated instruments. The most comprehensive publicly available measurement database for consumer TVs.
DisplaySpecifications.com — Panel spec database
Manufacturer-specified panel data aggregated across television models. Useful for comparing official specifications across years and models, with filtering by panel type, resolution and display technology.
Manufacturer support
LG Electronics UK Support
Official LG UK support portal for webOS televisions. Firmware downloads, user manuals, service centre locations and product registration for warranty claims under UK consumer law.
Samsung UK Support
Official Samsung UK support portal for Tizen televisions. Firmware downloads, diagnostic guides, service booking and product registration for Samsung models purchased in the UK.
Sony UK Support
Sony UK support for BRAVIA televisions on Google TV. Firmware release notes, HDMI compatibility documentation and service centre locations for UK customers.
Consumer rights (UK)
Citizens Advice — Consumer rights for faulty goods
Plain-English guidance on your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 when a product develops a fault. Covers the right to repair, replacement or refund and the time limits that apply in the UK.
ICO — Information Commissioner's Office
The UK's independent data protection authority. The place to raise a complaint if you believe a company has mishandled your personal data under UK GDPR. Also publishes guidance on data subject rights in plain language.