Integra DPS-8.3 Adjusting the Video Quality, Selecting a preprogrammed setting, Professional

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Adjusting Audio and Video Settings

Adjusting the Video Quality

You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player’s memory. Make changes to the [Video Adjust] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.

Audio1 A2

V1 Video2

Language

General

 

 

Background

— Black

 

 

 

Video Adjust

Start

 

 

 

Still Picture

— Auto

 

 

On Screen Display

— On

 

 

Angle Indicator

— On

 

 

 

Move

 

SETUP

Exit

Selecting a preprogrammed setting

1Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start] then press

ENTER.

Video Memory Select

Video Setup

2 Press ENTER.

TV(CRT) PDP Professional

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

TV (CRT) (Factory Setting)

Optimized setting for a standard television set.

PDP

Optimized for a plasma display.

Professional

Optimized for a professional monitor.

Memory 1, Memory 2, and Memory 3

These are user programmable settings. See “Adjusting the picture quality settings” on pages 54 and 55 for more information.

3Use the cursor buttons (2/3/5/) to select one of the preprogrammed picture quality settings.

If there is a DVD or Video CD playing, the effects of each setting can be viewed while it is highlighted on the screen. This may be useful in selecting an appropriate setting.

4Press ENTER.

The new selection is set.

Notes

You may also press the Picture button on the remote control to display the preprogrammed settings menu.

Each picture quality setting is defined by a number of individual settings, described in “Adjusting the picture quality settings” on this page and page 55.

Depending on the disc and the TV/monitor, you may not see the effect clearly.

If [Letter Box (4:3)] or [Pan & Scan] is selected, there may be cases when the screen automatically changes to wide (16:9) after entering the [TV Screen] setting. This is not a malfunction. Close the [TV Screen] setting and the screen returns to its set size.

Adjusting the picture quality settings

– To create your own setting (1)

1Use the cursor button (3) to select [Start] then press

ENTER.

Video Memory Select

Video Setup

2Use the cursor button () to select [Video Setup] then press ENTER.

Video Memory Select

Video Setup

3Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the setting to [On] or [Off].

DNR

off

 

 

 

 

 

 

max

Move

ENTER Select

DISPLAY Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Use the cursor buttons (5/) to select the setting to adjust. You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality factors:

Prog. Motion – When using progressive scan, this adjusts the motion and still picture quality.

PureCinema – When watching DVD movies, PureCinema optimizes the picture quality. The default setting is [Auto1], but if the picture appears unnatural, then set to [Auto2], [On] or [Off] as desired and adjust the Prog. Motion setting.

YNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the Y (brightness) component.

CNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the C (color) component.

MNR (Mosquito Noise Reduction) – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction applied to the mosquito noise (video artifacts on the edge of the image resulting from MPEG compression).

BNR (Block Noise Reduction) – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction applied to the block noise.

Sharpness High – Adjusts the sharpness of the high- frequency (finely detailed) elements in the picture.

Sharpness Mid – Adjusts the sharpness of the mid- frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture.

Detail – Adjusts how sharp edges appear in the picture.

White Level – Adjusts the intensity of white in the picture.

Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of black in the picture.

Black Setup – For correction of floating black color.

Gamma – Adjusts the brightness of the darker images in the picture.

Hue – Adjusts the overall color balance between red and green.

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Contents DPS-8.3 Table of Contents Important Safeguards AvisFor Canadian model PrecautionsFor U.S. model Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polariseeAbout This Manual PowerRegional Restriction Codes Region Number Recording CopyrightPlayable Discs Structure of the Disc ContentGetting Started About Video CDsHandling Discs Cleaning DiscsMP3 compatibility information Storing DiscsFeatures/Supplied Accessories FeaturesSupplied Accessories Before You Start Using the Remote ControllerClose the battery compartment cover 30˚ Inserting the BatteriesIndex to Parts and Controls Front panelDisplay Video Output Video jack Video Output Component 1 jacksVideo Output S Video jack Video Output Component 2 jacksRemote controller Operation buttons Index to Parts and Controls Using the supplied audio/video connection cable Connecting to a TVConnecting Before connectingConnecting to a TV Making component video connectionsMaking S-video connections Making a digital connection with the amplifier Audio connection cablesOptical fiber connection cable An amplifier with Making discrete 5.1 channel Analog Output connectionsMaking discrete 2 channel Analog Output connections An amplifier with discrete 2 channel inputDPS-8.3 Setting the TV System Australian model only When setting up for the first time Setting Up the PlayerUsing the Setup Navigator To exit the Setup NavigatorSetting the TV screen size Setting Up the PlayerSetting the OSD Language On-Screen Display Language Setting the type of analog audio connectionsSetting compatibility with 96 kHz output Confirming the settingsTo change other player settings in the Setup screen menus DTS Surround Various sound formats and sound effectsDolby Digital Surround Dolby PRO Logic SurroundWhen an operation is prohibited Basic PlaybackPlaying SACDs, DVDs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3s To Open or Return to the DVD or Video CD Menu Screen Getting Started Using Your DVD PlayerWhen a Menu Screen is Displayed To navigate a menu screenChapter Track Skip Forward/Skip Back Pausing PlaybackSwitching the Playback Speed Forward and Reverse ScanningResuming Playback from where you stopped Stopping Playback and Switching Power OffViewing a still frame Still Frame/Slow PlayAdvanced Playback Viewing slow playbackTo perform a direct title or chapter/track Search using the number buttonsWhen performing a Time Search Playing bonus groups of DVD-AudioUsing the MP3 Navigator Navigate using the following controlsRepeat Play Repeating a Title, Group, Folder, Chapter or TrackRepeating a Specific Segment To change titles, chapters, or tracks during random play Random PlayPlaying in Random Order To stop random playPlaying in a Favorite Order Programming DVDsProgramming MP3s Press Program to enter the MP3 Program screenUse the number buttons to enter a three-digit folder number Playing in a Favorite Order Programming SACDs, Video CDs, CDsAdditional programming options To erase a program saved in memory To add a title/group/chapter/track to a programTo save a program in memory Press and hold Program for about 2 secondsTo check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles Selecting the Camera AngleViewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-Angle Press Angle during playbackChanging Audio Type Changing the Audio Language Multi-Language FunctionSelecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language Subtitles Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired languageResuming playback from where Last Memory was pressed Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to laterTo clear the Last Memory location Memorizing Settings for DVDs When a disc that has memorized settings is loadedErasing the recorded contents Press Video Circuit Off on the DVD Turning Off the Video Signal OutputSwitching the video signal off Player repeatedlyAdjusting the phones level Listening through HeadphonesListening through Headphones Phones levelViewing Disc Information Viewing Disc Information during while a disc is playingUsing Dimmer function Viewing Disc Information during while a disc is stoppedAdjusting Audio and Video Settings Using the Setup Screen MenusChanging to the Setup Screen Expert Menu Mode Settings Expert Factory settingBasic Setting the Audio 1 Options Adjusting Audio and Video SettingsAdjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack Dolby Digital OutMpeg Out DTS OutLinear PCM Out Digital Out ExpertSacd Playback Expert Setting the Audio 2 OptionsSpeaker Setting Audio OutOff Factory setting Gain Settings ExpertSettings Fix Factory setting Variable SettingsWide Factory setting Setting the TV Screen SizeSettings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan Differences in screen sizes and DVD formatsComponent Video Setting the Video 1 OptionsSwitching the S-Video Output Expert Turning the Screen Saver On and Off ExpertProfessional Adjusting the Video QualitySelecting a preprogrammed setting Memory 1, Memory 2, and MemoryUse the cursor button ∞ to select Video Setup and press PureCinema DVD-Video onlyPress Display Turning the angle indicator on and off Expert Setting the Video 2 OptionsSetting the Position of the On-screen Display Expert Changing the Background of the ScreenSelecting an audio language preference Setting the Language OptionsSetting the On-screen Display OSD Language Deutsch Italiano EspañolSelecting a DVD menu language preference Settings w/ Subtitle Language Factory settingSelecting a subtitle language preference English French German Italian SpanishForcing subtitles to be displayed Expert When Other is selectedSettings With Audio Selected Subtitle Factory setting Off Assist SubtitleLanguage Code List Press Enter to set the password Setting the Parental Lock LevelEntering the Password LevelSetting the Country Code Setting the Parental Lock LevelChanging the Password Press Enter to set the new levelAuto Disc Menu Expert Country Code ListOther Settings Group Playback ExpertResetting the Player to System Settings Memorizing Settings Function MemoryRecalling Memorized Settings To clear the Function MemoryOthers Programming procedureOther remote control unit To 15 cm RC-499DV Send/LearnLearn indicator flashes twice to Other remote control unit thatCorresponds to the command you Indicate that the command hasErasing the programmed command from one button Erasing all the commands programmed under a Mode buttonRegister the Codes of Other Units Remote Controllers Operate other units with the registered codesErasing Registered codes Preset Settings Brand Remote CodeRegister the Codes of Other Units Remote Controllers VCRSymptoms Causes Remedies Pages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting DVD PlayerTroubleshooting DVD Player Remote Controller Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages DVD Player SpecificationsGeneral OutputsMemo Onkyo U.S.A. 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