5. TV Menu Settings
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AV menu, Video options
Note:
See chapter 2, “TV Setup,” for additional adjust-
ments available for images from a computer.
Video Menu
Assign names to TV inputs before making video adjustments
(use the
Inputs > Name
menu). Otherwise, adjustments
will be reset to the defaults if you name or rename inputs
afterwards.
To make video adjustments:
•
From the Video menu:
1. Press to highlight an option.
2. Press to display the submenu and adjust.
3. Press
MENU
to return to the
AV
menu.
•
While watching TV:
Press the
VIDEO
key repeatedly to
display the video option you want to change. Press
to change settings.
Video Menu Options
Picture Mode
Brilliant
For use under strong light; not available when the
device name is
Game
or
PC
.
Set the Picture Mode first
before changing other
video settings, as some are
stored independently for
each Picture Mode. Use
Picture Modes to optimize
the image for different con-
ditions.
Game
Optimize picture/video processing for gaming
consoles. Available only when the name of the
input is
Game
or
PC
.
Bright
For most daytime viewing and
x.v.Color
sources
Natural
For most nighttime viewing and
x.v.Color
sources
Contrast
• Adjust the white-to-black level
• Low contrast shows a variety of shades in darker images
• In most home lighting situations, medium contrast looks best.
• High contrast shows darker images more uniformly black and makes colors appear more
vibrant. High contrast is good for brightly lit environments.
• Settings are stored independently for each Picture Mode.
Brightness
• Adjust overall picture brightness
• Settings are stored independently for each Picture Mode.
Color
Adjust overall color intensity
Tint
Adjust the red-to-green ratio.
Sharpness
Adjust picture detail and clarity.
Color Temp
Adjust the white balance. Settings are stored independently for each Picture Mode.
High
Give white images a cool cast. May provide the most realistic picture under
bright lighting.
Low
Give white images a warm cast. Natural/Color Temp at the low setting displays
video at approximately the 6500K industry standard for NTSC pictures.
Deep Field
Imager
On
With DeepField™ Imager active, black levels are dynamically enhanced in portions
of the screen to provide strong contrast with detail over mixed screen content.
Off
Contrast is adjusted uniformly across the entire screen.
Demo
Display a split picture to show
on
(right side) or
off
(left side).
Backlight
Adjust peak brightness of the backlight. Factory default is maximum brightness.
