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Adjusting the Playback
Picture
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
Yo u can adjust the video signal of the DVD or
VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the
picture quality you want. Choose the setting
that best suits the programme you are
watching.
When you select
you can make
further adjustments to each element of the
picture (colour, brightness, etc.).
1
Press PICTURE MODE during
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly
to select the setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
STANDAR D: displays a standard
picture.
DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the colour
intensity.
DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the colour intensity.
CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
CINEMA 2: White colours become
brighter and black colours become
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
MEMORY: adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
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Hints
When you watch a movie, CINEMA 1 or
CINEMA 2 is recommended.
The picture can be adjusted by pressing the
PICTURE MODE button on the player as well.
You can also select C USTOM PICTURE
MODE from the Control Menu (page 12).
Adjusting the picture items in
“MEMORY”
You can adjust each element of the picture
individually.
PICTURE: changes the contrast
BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall
brightness
COLOR: makes the colours deeper or
lighter
HUE: changes the colour balance
1
Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to
select “MEMORY” then press ENTER.
The PI CTURE adjustment bar appears.
2
Press
C
/
c
to adjust the picture
contrast, then press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved, and
BRIGHTNESS adjustment bar
appears.
3
Repeat step 2 to adjust
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and
“HUE.”
The Custom Picture Mode display
appears. You can check each adjustment.
PICTURE
MODE
ENTER
RETURN
DYNAMIC 1
8 ( 3
)
C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
0
Cancel :
Select :
ENTER
RETURN
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To turn off the display
Press
O
RETURN , or select RETURN in
step 3 and press ENTER.
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Hints
To reset the picture items to the default values,
press
c
after step 3 to select
and press
ENTER.
If you do not want to save the adjustment in step
2, you can go to the next picture adjustment item
by pressing
X
/
x
without saving.
Enhancing the Playback
Picture
(DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER)
The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function
makes the picture appear clear and crisp by
enhancing the outlines of images on your TV
screen. Also, this function can soften the
images on the screen.
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X
/
x
to select
(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then
press ENTER.
The options for DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER appear.
3
Press
X
/
x
to select a level.
1: enhances the outline.
2: enhances the outline more than 1.
3: enhances the outline more than 2.
SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
HUE
RESET
+1
+3
RETURN
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
OFF
3
2
1
OFF
SOFT
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RESET
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4
Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” setting
Select O FF in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
noise found in the disc may become more apparent.
If this happens, it is recommended that you use the
BNR function (page 53) with the DVE function. If
the condition still does not improve, reduce the
Digital Video Enhancer level, or select SOFT
(DVD only) in step 3 above.
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Using Various Additional
Functions
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for the desired disc.
Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs.
Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press
x
to stop
playback.
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press
X
/
x
to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for PARENTAL
CONTROL appear.
4
Press
X
/
x
to select “ON
t
,” then
press ENTER.
◆
If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆
When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
Custom parental control is set. appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
ENTER
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
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