A/V calibration is something that I take seriously and I've come across a number of topics asking "what's the difference between RGB Full and RGB Limited and which should I use?" It's actually a very common question these days, especially on gaming forums, since consoles now have the option to let you select either or. Most people seem to think that the Full option makes the most sense because Limited sounds, well... limited.
However, this is not the case. Simply put, if you are using a computer monitor to display your games, you'll want to choose the RGB Full option. If you are using a television or HDTV to display your games, you'll want to choose the RGB Limited option. As stated above, you are not losing out on anything by doing this. The fact is, both monitors and televisions display color spectrum in different ways and the toggle exists to make sure you are sending the correct information to the display.
Most consoles and PC's adjust to the correct setting automatically, so usually you don't have to even worry about it. That said, if you are in doubt over whether or not your own settings are amiss, you might want to go give it a quick check to make sure you aren't losing out on any detail. Also, you can do a very quick and easy calibration with any THX certified DVD or Blu-Ray disc you may own. However, advanced calibration will require something more in depth.
Here is a website with a great deal of information and a handy Q&A. Home Theater Reference
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