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.

1 After selecting (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) on the Control Menu (page 16), 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.

PICTURE Changes the contrast.

BRIGHTNESS Changes the overall brightness.

COLOR

Makes the colours

 

deeper or lighter.

 

 

HUE

Changes the colour

 

balance.

2 Press 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.

1 After selecting (SHARPNESS) on the Control Menu (page 16), 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.

2 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

Locking discs (PARENTAL

CONTROL)

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions as following:

•Custom Parental Control

•Parental Control

After selecting (PARENTAL CONTROL) on the Control Menu (page 16), the options appear as shown below.

Select the option you want.

The default setting is underlined.

•ON t: Sets the playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs (Custom Parental Control).

•PLAYER t: Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes (Parental Control). See “Parental Control (limited playback)” (page 22) for detailed settings.

•PASSWORD t: Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons. The same password is used for both Custom Parental Control and Parental Control. Also use this menu to change the password.

•OFF t: Turns off the Custom Parental Control function.

Parental Control (limited playback)

You can set a playback limitation level.

1After selecting (PARENTAL CONTROL) on the Control Menu

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