Fine-tuning the Image Quality
Adjusting the Output Value of the Projected Image (Gamma)
You can adjust the output value of the projected image with respect to the video signal input.
Example of gamma adjustment
The overall image appear brighter with respect to the original image, making the dark areas more visible.
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255
0
255
The photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Input Value
Output V
alue
A
B
A
B
Increases the contrast with respect to the original image, creating a greater sense of depth.
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0
255
0
255
A
B
A
B
The photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Input Value
Output V
alue
1
Press the [GAMMA] button
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Pressing the [GAMMA] button each time switches the setting in sequence.
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You can also perform setting from “Picture Adjust”
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“Gamma” in the menu.
*1 The setting value varies with the model in use, as well as the “Picture
Mode”.
*2 If HDR (high dynamic range) signal is detected, the setting value may
automatically switch to “D”.
If the setting value does not switch automatically when viewing HDR
contents, try to set to “D” manually.
If the image appears dark after switching to “D”, it is recommended to
adjust the image according to the procedures in “Procedures for adjusting
the image when gamma is set to “D””P. 39.
Gamma Settings for Different “Color Profile”
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Color Profile
Selectable Settings
Description
Standard
Cinema
Animation
Video
3D Cinema
3D Video
3D Animation
Off
Normal
Recommended setting for normal viewing.
A
Places more emphasis on the gradation compared to the Normal
setting.
B
Places more emphasis on the contrast compared to the Normal
setting.
C
Places more emphasis on the brightness compared to the Normal
setting.
D
Gamma suitable for viewing HDR (High Dynamic Range) content.
Custom 1 to Custom 3
Fine-tunes the gamma setting according to the user’s preference.
x.v.Color
Normal*
Recommended setting for normal viewing.
* When “Color Profile” is set to “x.v.Color”, the setting is fixed at “Normal”.
PICTURE MODE
FILM
CINEMA
ANIME.
NATURAL
THX
USER
ADVANCED
MENU
3D
FORMAT
PIC.
ADJ.
COLOR
TEMP.
GAMMA
P.ANALYZER
MPC
GAMMA
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Adjust/Set