Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15).
This setting is not effective when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
On | Raises the standard black level. |
| Select this when the picture |
| appears too dark. |
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Off | Sets the black level of the output |
| signal to the standard level. |
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Picture Control
Selects the picture control for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15). You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the recorder to obtain the picture quality you want. Select the setting that best suits the program you are watching.
Dynamic 1 | Produces a bold dynamic picture |
| by increasing the picture contrast |
| and the color. |
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Dynamic 2 | Produces a more dynamic picture |
| than “Dynamic 1” by further |
| increasing the picture contrast |
| and the color. |
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Standard | Displays a standard picture |
| (function turned off). |
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Cinema 1 | White colors become brighter |
| and black colors become richer, |
| and the color contrast is |
| increased. |
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Cinema 2 | Enhances details in dark areas by |
| increasing the black level. |
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Personal | Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,” |
| “Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/ |
| </, and ENTER. |
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When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is recommended.
Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image.
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 17).
On | Sets the recorder to output |
| progressive signals. |
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Off | Outputs video signals in interlace |
| format. |
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Notes
•If you select progressive signals when you connect the recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.”
•When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the “Progressive” setting is set to “On.”
Line1 Input
Selects the type of video input signal for the LINE 1 IN jacks. The picture does not appear if this setting does not match the connected jack.
Select this when connecting to the | |
| S VIDEO jack (page 13). |
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Composite | Select this when connecting to the |
| VIDEO jack. |
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Adjustments and Settings