6)
Brightness Level
– Known as “Set-up” in the
broadcast industry, the BRIGHTNESS control is
used to set up the background black level. Pull
the knob out and turn fully counter clockwise
until the picture goes dark. Then rotate the con-
trol clockwise until the black areas in the picture
just begin to go gray. Turn the control back
counter clockwise until the gray just goes to
black. This is the optimum setting.
7)
Contrast Level
– As the BRIGHTNESS control
sets the background black level, the CONTRAST
control sets the foreground white level. First set
the BRIGHTNESS level as above, then pull out
and rotate the CONTRAST level clockwise, start-
ing at the full counter clockwise position, until the
white areas of the picture are clearly obvious.
8)
Color level
– With the Color control pressed in,
the LD100 uses its internal AGC, (Automatic
Gain Control) to set the color level. Pull the knob
out and starting from the full counter-clockwise
position, rotate clockwise for increased color sat-
uration. This is a subjective setting, there is no
right or wrong. Simply adjust for the most pleas-
ing color level.
9)
Tint
– Also known as “Hue” or “Phase”, pull the
knob out to adjust to your personal taste, partic-
ularly in flesh tones. Adjusting the tint control
shifts the picture towards the green or red areas
of the color spectrum. Tint is only active in the
video or Y/C input modes. With the control
pressed in, the LD100 is in the Auto-Tint mode.
The Auto-Tint mode is achieved by using internal
phase comparison techniques to automatically
display colors as intended.
IMAGE SHARPNESS CONTROLS (2)
The two rotary-style Image Sharpness controls,
NOISE REDUCTION and DETAIL LEVEL, work
together to sharpen edge transitions for a “punchi-
er” picture. The proprietary bandwith expansion cir-
cuitry contained in the LD100 is critical to its spec-
tacular performance. Typical line doublers produce a
flat, soft picture. The LD100’s Image Sharpness cir-
cuitry improves the sharp line and edge transitions
making for clearer, more vivid video images. This is
accomplished with the two controls working in tan-
dem, without adding video noise or digital artifacts
which could otherwise degrade the picture.
10)
Noise Reduction
– After setting the detail level
(11), the noise reduction control is then used to
remove any residual noise that may be added
during the Image Sharpness process.
11)
Detail Level
– To set the detail level start full
counter clockwise and add detail until the edge
transitions just begin to sharpen.
12)
Digital Filter
– The Digital Filter eliminates
compression artifacts generated by video
sources transmitted via a digital compressed
path and should not be used with conventional
video sources.
13)
Freeze On/Off
– Press to capture the current
picture displayed on the screen. Press again to
return to normal, active video. The freeze mode
digitally captures the incoming video signal and
holds it for critical viewing and adjustment. This
feature allows you to optimize the LD100 pic-
ture controls on a still, constant image of your
choosing.
MII is a registered trademark of Panasonic. Betacam and Betacam SP are registered trademarks of Sony.
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Every LD100 is subjected to an intense battery of QC and environmental tests. Then
each unit is re-tested and re-calibrated for optimum performance. The component
parts used in the LD100 are the finest available, ensuring long term consistent per-
formance and reliability. This unique, quality oriented “Faroudja touch” can also
be seen in the design of many of the LD100’s controls and features.
