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Playback
Customizing the Playback Configuration

Adjusting the playback

picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal from the
player to obtain the picture quality you want.
1After selecting (CUSTOM
PICTURE MODE) on the Control Menu
(page17), press X/x to select the
setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the colour
intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and colour intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: white colours become
brighter and black colours become
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
2Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
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When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.

Sharpening the picture

(SHARPNESS)
You can enhance the outlines of images to
produce a sharper picture.
1After selecting (SHARPNESS)
on the Control Menu (page17), press
X/x to select a level.
The default setting is underlined.
•OFF
: cancels this option.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
2Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.

Locking discs (PARENTAL

CONTROL)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
1After selecting (PARENTAL
CONTROL) on the Control Menu
(page17), press X/x to select
“PLAYER t,” then press ENTER.
The password is required.
2Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
3Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
4Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page38 using the number buttons.
5Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
PICTURE Changes the contrast.
BRIGHTNESS Changes the overall
brightness.
COLOR Makes the colours
deeper or lighter.
HUE Changes the colour
balance.
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