Pioneer PDP-436RXE Eliminating noise from images, Using the Dynamic Range Expander DRE functions

08Basic Adjustment Settings

Eliminating noise from images

1Press HOME MENU.

2Select “Picture” (/ then ENTER).

3Select “Pro Adjust” (/ then ENTER).

4Select “NR” (/ then ENTER).

5Select an item to be adjusted (/ then ENTER).

• You can select “DNR” or “MPEG NR”.

6Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).

DNR

Eliminates video noise for clean crisp images. The DNR stands for Digital Noise Reduction.

Selections	Off	Deactivates the DNR.
	High	Enhanced DNR
	Mid	Standard DNR
	Low	Moderate DNR

MPEG NR

Eliminates mosquito noise from video images when a digital TV channel is watched or a DVD is played, resulting in noise-free images.

Selections	Off	Deactivates the MPEG NR.
	High	Enhanced MPEG NR
	Mid	Standard MPEG NR
	Low	Moderate MPEG NR

7Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Using the Dynamic Range Expander (DRE) functions

1Press HOME MENU.

2Select “Picture” (/ then ENTER).

3Select “Pro Adjust” (/ then ENTER).

4Select “DRE” (/ then ENTER).

5Select an item to be adjusted (/ then ENTER).

•You can select “Dynamic Contrast”, “Black Level”, “ACL” or “Gamma”.

6Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).

Dynamic Contrast

Emphasises the contrast on images so that the difference between brightness and darkness becomes more distinct.

Selections	Off	Deactivates the Dynamic Contrast.
	High	Enhanced Dynamic Contrast
	Mid	Standard Dynamic Contrast
	Low	Moderate Dynamic Contrast

Black Level

Emphasises dark portion on images so that the difference between brightness and darkness becomes more distinct.

Selections	Off	Deactivates the Black Level.
	On	Activates the Black Level.

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ACL

Performs such compensation that results in the optimum contrast characteristics for images.

Selections	Off	Deactivates the ACL.
	On	Activates the ACL.

Gamma

Adjusts the gamma characteristics (image gradation characteristics).

Selections	1	Selects gamma characteristics 1.
	2	Selects gamma characteristics 2.
	3	Selects gamma characteristics 3.

7Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode

1Press HOME MENU.

2Select “Picture” (/ then ENTER).

3Select “Pro Adjust” (/ then ENTER).

4Select “Others” (/ then ENTER).

5Select an item to be adjusted (/ then ENTER).

• You can select “3DYC” or “I-P Mode”.

6Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).

3DYC

Optimises characteristics for separating brightness signals and colour signals. This works for both video and still images.

Selections	Off	Deactivates the 3DYC.
	High	Enhanced 3DYC
	Mid	Standard 3DYC
	Low	Moderate 3DYC

I-P Mode

Perform optimum conversion from interlace signals to progressive signals. This works for both video and still images.

Selections	1	Optimum for video images
	2	Standard setting
	3	Optimum for still images

7Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

NOTE

•For the 3DYC, the individual parameters are selectable only when:

You have selected INPUT 1, 2, or 3 as the input source and “Video” as the input signal type (page 33); or

You have selected INPUT 4 as the input source and have not connected a S-Video cable; or You have selected the analogue tuner.

The 3DYC setting is ineffective when SECAM, PAL60, or 4.43NTSC signals are input.

•For the I-P Mode, the individual parameters are not selectable for the following input signals:

480p, 720p@60Hz, 576p, 720p@50Hz, 1080p@24Hz.

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