Adjusting the Playback

Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.

When you select “MEMORY,” you can make further adjustments to each element of the picture (colour, brightness, etc.).

 

PICTURE

 

MODE

C/X/x/c

ENTER

 

 

ORETURN

1 Press PICTURE MODE during playback.

The following display appears.

DYNAMIC 1

2 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly 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 the 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.

zHints

When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended.

The picture can be adjusted by pressing PICTURE MODE button on the player as well.

You can also select “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” from the Control Menu (page 12).

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of the picture

 

individually.

 

• PICTURE: changes the contrast

 

 

Enjoying

• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or

• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall

 

brightness

Movies

lighter

 

• HUE: changes the colour balance

 

1 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to

 

select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

 

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PICTURE

 

 

 

 

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2 Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast, then press ENTER.

The adjustment is saved, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears.

3 Repeat Step 2 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.”

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