Setup Functions
You can install your own Personal Preferences.
Initial Settings General Operation
Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)
The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of wide screen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screen size, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.
✱For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according to personal preference. Select "16:9" if you have a wide screen TV.
: Select this to view a 16:9 picture in the
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Press the SETUP button while in Stop mode.
•The setup menu appears.
SETUP MENU
GENERAL SETUP
PREFERENCES
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Press the UP/DOWN ( ▲/ ▼) to select the desired item.
•While the desired item is displayed, press the ENTER button.
SETUP MENU
GENERAL SETUP
PREFERENCES
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Press the UP/DOWN ( ▲/ ▼) to select the desired item.
TV DISPLAY |
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OSD LANG |
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BLACK LEVEL | ON |
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•You can enjoy the wide screen aspect.
TV DISPLAY | WIDE | 4:3LB | : Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the |
OSD LANG | 4:3LB | ||
BLACK LEVEL | 4:3PS | ||
DRC |
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MAIN PAGE |
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GENERAL SETUP |
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GENERAL SETUP | GENERAL SETUP | ||
| DRC |
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| • If a DVD is in the 4:3 ratio, you cannot view it in wide screen. |
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OSD Language
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While the desired item is displayed, press ▲, then UP/DOWN ( ▲/ ▼) to select the desired setting.
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Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
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Press SETUP, RETURN to exit the setup menu.
Select a language for the setup menu.
This is the menu you see when you press SETUP.
Note | • This function may not work depending on the type of |
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TV DISPLAY |
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OSD LANG | ENGLISH |
BLACK LEVEL | FRENCH |
DRC | SPANISH |
MAIN PAGE |
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SET OSD LANGUAGE |
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SETUP
Black Level
• The screen will display the | • Some items require additional |
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To select the black level of playback pictures. Set your preference and monitor’s ability.
•On: Expanded grey scale. (0 IRE cut off)
•Off: Standard grey scale. (7.5 IRE cut off)
TV DISPLAY |
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OSD LANG |
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BLACK LEVEL | ON |
DRC | OFF |
MAIN PAGE |
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BLACK LEVEL ON/OFF |
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TV DISPLAY |
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OSD LANG |
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BLACK LEVEL | ON | BLACK LEVEL | ON |
DRC | OFF | DRC | OFF |
MAIN PAGE |
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GENERAL SETUP | GENERAL SETUP |
If you select "MAIN PAGE", you will be return to the Setup screen.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.
DRC | FULL |
MAIN PAGE | 6/8 |
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DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSION |
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Note | • This function works only in Dolby Digital mode. |
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