8Adjusting the Bright Boost

Bright Boost uses Texas Instruments’ Bright Boost technology. The image becomes brighter while the color reproduction is kept at a high level.

Selectable items	Description
On	The Bright Boost function is activated.

Off	The Bright Boost function is not activated.

9Selecting the Film Mode

This function provides high-quality playback of images originally projected at 24 fps, such as movies on DVDs.

Selectable items	Description
Auto	Films are detected automatically.
Off	Films are not detected.

0Setting Detail Enhancement

This function enhances the details in images and, thereby, creates a greater sense of depth.

\ button	Provides less detail enhancement.
button	Provides more detail enhancement.

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wMosquito Noise Reduction (MNR)

The so-called Mosquito Noise (flickering) can be reduced.

	Selectable items	Description
	Off	MNR does not function.
	Level 1	Sets the MNR level for viewing a clear-
	Level 2	Sets the MNR level for viewing a clear-
	Level 2	er picture.
	Level 3	er picture.
	Level 3

Note

Set “MNR” to “Off” in the following cases:

•When the image is blurry.

•When the contours and colors of moving images drag.

•When TV broadcasts with weak signals are pro- jected.

•This function can be set when the input signal is 480I/480P, 576I/576P, S-VIDEO or VIDEO.

eResetting All Adjustment Items

To reset all adjustment items to the default settings, select “Reset” and press ENTER.

ｑReducing Image Noise (DNR)

Video digital noise reduction (DNR) provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise.

	Selectable items	Description
	Off	The DNR function is not activated.
	Level 1	Sets the DNR level for viewing a clear-
	Level 2	Sets the DNR level for viewing a clear-
	Level 2	er picture.
	Level 3	er picture.
	Level 3

Note

Set “DNR” to “Off” in the following cases:

•When the image is blurry.

•When the contours and colors of moving images drag.

•When TV broadcasts with weak signals are pro- jected.

•This function can be set when the input signal is 480I/480P, 576I/576P, S-VIDEO or VIDEO.

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XV-Z15000 specifications

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