09Using other functions

Setting the Video options

There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

Important

!Note that if an option cannot be selected on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, setting and status of the receiver.

!All of the setting items can be set for each input function.

!Setting items other than V.CONV can only be selected when V.CONV is set to ON.

1Press to the receiver operation mode, then press VIDEO PARAMETER.

2Use i/j to select the setting you want to adjust.

Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this.

3 Use k/l to set as necessary.

See the table below for the options available for each setting.

4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.

Video parameter menu

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

V.CONV

Converts video signals for output from the MONITOR OUT

ON

(Digital Video

 

jacks (including HDMI OUT connector) for all video types

 

Converter)

OFF

(see page 16).

<a>

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

Specifies the output resolution of the video signal (when

PURE

 

480p

RES

video input signals are output at the HDMI OUT connector,

(Resolution)

select this according to the resolution of your monitor and

720p

<b>

the images you wish to watch).

1080i

 

(“480p” indicates the 480p/576p resolution setting.)

 

1080p

 

 

 

 

1080/24p

PCINEMA

This setting optimizes the operation of the progressive

AUTO

scanning circuit for playing film materials. Normally set it

ON

(PureCinema)

to AUTO. If the picture seems unnatural, switch this to ON

<c, e>

OFF

or OFF.

 

P.MOTION

Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video

c–4 to +4 d

(Progressive Motion)

<c, e>

output is set to progressive.

Default: 0

 

 

50En

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

STREAM

This improves elements that reduce picture quality mainly

OFF

(Stream Smoother)

noticeable in network contents, such as mosquito noise and

ON

<e>

block noise.

 

 

Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that

PDP

 

LCD

V.ADJ

is connected. Select PDP for plasma displays, LCD for liquid

(Advanced Video

crystal monitors, FPJ for front projectors, PRO for profes-

FPJ

Adjust)

sional monitors. If you want to adjust the picture quality

PRO

 

settings to your personal tastes, select MEMORY.

 

MEMORY

 

 

YNR

Reduces noise in the luminance (Y) signal.

c0 to +8 d

<d, e>

Default: 0

 

CNR

Reduces noise in the input’s color (C) signal.

c0 to +8 d

<d, e>

Default: 0

 

BNR

Reduces block noise (block-shaped distortion generated

c0 to +8 d

<d, e>

upon MPEG compression) in the picture.

Default: 0

MNR

Reduces mosquito noise (distortion generated at the con-

c0 to +8 d

<d, e>

tours of the picture upon MPEG compression) in the picture.

Default: 0

DETAIL

Adjusts how sharp edges appear.

c–4 to +4 d

<d, e>

Default: 0

 

BRIGHT

 

c–6 to +6 d

(Brightness)

Adjusts the overall brightness.

Default: 0

<d, e>

 

 

 

CONTRAST

Adjusts the contrast between light and dark.

c–6 to +6 d

<d, e>

Default: 0

 

HUE

Adjusts the red/green balance.

c–6 to +6 d

<d, e>

Default: 0

 

CHROMA

 

c–6 to +6 d

(Chroma Level)

Adjusts saturation from dull to bright.

Default: 0

<d, e>

 

 

 

BLK SETUP

Sets the black level according to the video input signal.

7.5

(Black Setup)

Normally select 7.5. If the dark parts of the picture are all

0

<f>

black with this setting, select 0.

 

ASP

Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at

THROUGH

the HDMI output. Make your desired settings while checking

 

(Aspect)

 

each setting on your display (if the image doesn’t match your

NORMAL

<g>

monitor type, cropping or black bands appear).

 

 

 

aIf the video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON, switch it OFF.

b! When set to a resolution with which the TV (monitor) is not compatible, no picture is output. Also, in some cases no picture will be output due to copyright protection signals. In this case, change the setting.

!When AUTO is selected, the resolution is selected automatically according to the capacity of the TV (monitor) connected by HDMI. When PURE is selected, the signals are output with the same resolution as when input (see About the video converter on page 16 ).

!If this is set to something other than AUTO, PURE and 480i/576i analog signals are input, 480p/576p signals are output from the component output terminals.