Sharpness Mode, Filter, Cinema Mode, Image

SHARPNESS MODE

This allows you to select the type of processing associated with sharpness adjustment. In the case of a progressive or interlaced video signal VIDEO mode is advisable; with PC graphic signals use GRAPHIC mode .

FILTER

This allows you to select the mode in which the input signal is processed.

Selecting the most appropriate value for a given input signal ensures the best horizontal and vertical definition and makes the picture sharper.

CINEMA MODE

Use this option if the video signal source is a movie film (obtained from a Teleciné device with 3:2 or 2:2 pull-down). In this case a deinterlace algorithm optimized for this type of signal is applied.

Selecting AUTO mode causes the de-interlacer to analyse signal characteristics and apply the correct deinterlace mode automatically. Selecting the NO option causes the de-interlacer to apply a Motion compensated algorithm optimized for video camera signals.

VIDEO TYPE

Inserts a filter that improves stability of images from videorecorders or DVD players. To toggle between NORMAL and VCR mode, press

the key on the remote control or select the value on the On Screen Display.

NOISE REDUCTION

This adjustment serves to select the noise reduction filter value. When the option is selected in the menu the picture is divided into two. On the left hand side the picture is not affected by the filter while the filter is active on the right hand side; this makes it possible to compare the changes resulting from noise filtration with a clean unfiltered image. I t is possible to deactivate the filter (NOT ACTIVE) using the automatic (AUTO) setting or manually (MANUAL) selecting the most suitable value for the picture with the VALUE adjustment. In this latter case it is sufficient to position the cursor under the values and make the required setting with the ▶ e ◀ keys on the remote control. A specific function (SKIN TONES ADJUSTMENT) can be used in conjunction with NOISE REDUCTION in order to make skin tones appear more natural. In fact, it is frequently the case that the reduction of noise is accompanied by a slight degradation of the picture in skin tone areas, while using this function makes it possible to obtain optimum quality of the entire picture.

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IMAGE

This menu features adjustments relating to picture position, aspect ratio, magnification etc.

ASPECT

This adjustment allows you to change the dimensions and aspect ratio (relationship between width and height) of the displayed im- age. There are five preset aspects available and three personalised aspects (with user-settable parameters). You can select a different aspect for each source: the selected aspect ratio will be automatically called the next time the relative source is called.

You can also select the required aspect ratio by repeatedly pressing

the key, or by pressing and a numerical key (1...8). The following aspects are available.

NORMAL: projects the image occupying the full height of the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal. When the input signal aspect ratio is 4:3 black vertical bands are displayed on the right and left of the picture.

ANAMORPHIC: allows a 16:9 picture to be displayed correctly.

LETTERBOX: serves to display a 4:3 letterbox image (with source signal having black bands above and below the picture) so that it fills the 16:9 screen and maintains the correct aspect ratio.