Adjusting the Playback

Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,” you can make further adjustments to each element of the picture (color, brightness, etc.).

PICTURE

MODE

C/X/x/c

DISPLAY O RETURN

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 color intensity.

DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and color intensity.

CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.

CINEMA 2: white colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased.

MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail.

z Hint

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

Adjusting the picture items in

 

“MEMORY”

 

You can adjust each element of the picture

 

individually.

 

• PICTURE: changes the contrast

 

• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall

 

Enjoying

brightness

 

• COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter

 

• HUE: changes the color balance

Movies

1 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to

 

select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

 

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2 Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast.

To go the next or previous picture item without saving the current setting, press X/x.

3 Press ENTER.

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

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

To turn off the display

Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY.

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