Pioneer PDP-507XD Using the Dynamic Range Expander DRE functions, Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode

Basic Adjustment Settings

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 MPEG NR.
	High	Enhanced MPEG NR
	Mid	Standard MPEG NR
	Low	Moderate MPEG NR

BNR

Helps reduce noise appearing in high-definition images. The BNR stands for Block Noise Reduction.

Selections	Off	Deactivates BNR.
	On	Activates BNR.

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”, “Gamma” or “Intelligent DRE”.

6Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).

Dynamic Contrast

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

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

Black Level

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

Selections	Off	Deactivates Black Level.
	On	Activates Black Level.

ACL

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

Selections	Off	Deactivates ACL.
	On	Activates ACL.

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Gamma

Adjusts the gamma characteristics (image gradation characteristics).
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Selections	1	Selects gamma characteristics 1.
	2	Selects gamma characteristics 2.
	3	Selects gamma characteristics 3.
Intelligent DRE
Optimizes image quality.
Selections	Off	Deactivates Intelligent DRE.
	On	Activates Intelligent DRE.

7Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode

1Press HOME MENU.

2 Select “Picture” (/ then ENTER).

3 Select “Pro Adjust” (/ then ENTER).

4 Select “Others” (/ then ENTER).

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

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

6 Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).

3DYC

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

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

I-P Mode

Performs 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 53); or

You have selected INPUT 5 as the input source without a S-Video cable in connection; 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@60 Hz, 576p, 720p@50 Hz, 1080p@24 Hz.

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