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

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

MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail.

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

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

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

PICTURE

MODE

ENTER

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 the color intensity.

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

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of the picture individually.

PICTURE: changes the contrast

BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness

COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter

HUE: changes the color balance

1 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select “MEMORY” then press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

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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.”

The Custom Picture Mode display appears. You can check each adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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