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Setup hint
Day: This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting.
Night: This setting is for normal lighting conditions.
Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness.
This can be adjusted further till [+40] by pressing and holding
cursor button at [+31]. The color for [+32] to [+40] numbers
will change from white to magenta. This special mode is better
for dark scenes.
For normal viewing we recommend that the Contrast is set to
[+31] or less.
“Panel Life” in the Function Menu should be set to Normal when
this Contrast setting is adjusted.
Depending on the source component, the picture may appear
too dark or too bright. In this case, adjust the “Brightness”
setting to suit your taste.
Adjust to taste
Normally set to Center position. Shift to the minus (-) side for a
softer effect and plus (+) for a sharper picture.
This is adjustable when receiving PAL/SECAM signal.
Then the character will be grayed out.
Adjust for most realistic skin color.
Adjust to taste.
Dynamic: Emphasizes the differences between video shadings
to improve the feeling of contrast.
Normal:
The gradation of an image is reproduced as faithfully
as possible.
Auto:
Detects image brightness and automatically adjusts
for natural brightness.
The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can
be restored by pressing the OK button.
Performs picture signal noise reduction. Turn up to reduce
noise.
Performs color signal noise reduction. Turn up to reduce noise.
It will be fixed as Off only when selecting DVI-STB mode.
On: Automatically detects the movie film material and faithfully
reproduces the original film image.
Off: Set to OFF when switching between images does not
appear natural.
This is available only when receiving a PAL composite signal.
Turn On to reduce the discolorations in fine picture detail and
provide purer color.
Adjusts the sharpness of the picture signal.
Adjusts the sharpness of the color signal.
Adjusts the black level compensation.
This is available only when receiving an NTSC composite/
S-Video signal. This monitors and adjusts the color to maintain
constant color levels. It also maintains natural flesh tones while
preserving fidelity of background colors.
Turn On when you wish to change color temperature depending
on the user's preference.
Adjust color temperature depending on the user’s preference.
These settings are independently stored in each of the 4 Color
Temperature modes.
Selected characters
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Sharpness
Tint
Color Temperature
Contrast Mode
Reset
YNR
CNR
Film Mode
PAL Comb Filter
LTI
CTI
Black Enhancement
Auto Color
Color Temp. Adjustment
Amplitude
Cut Off
Narrows the gap between
brightness and darkness.
Black is subdued for
increased overall darkness.
Darkness colors.
Soft
Enhances red and weakens
green.
Brightness scenes are
decreased in reddish color.
Brightness scenes are
decreased in greenish color.
Brightness scenes are
decreased in bluish color.
Dark scenes are decreased in
reddish color.
Dark scenes are decreased in
greenish color.
Dark scenes are decreased in
bluish color.
Broadedns the gap between
brightness and darkness.
Black is set off for increased
overall brightness.
Lightens colors.
Sharp
Enhances green and weakens
red.
(Selects the Reset mode)
Brighter scenes are increased
in reddish color.
Brighter scenes are increased
in greenish color.
Brighter scenes are increased
in bluish color.
Dark scenes are increased in
reddish color.
Dark scenes are increased in
greenish color.
Dark scenes are increased in
bluish color.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
PICTURE MENU (continued)
Red
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Day Night
Cool Normal Warm Black / White
Normal Auto Dynamic
Off Low High
Off On
Off On
Off Low Middle High
Off On
Off On
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