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Expert Setting Film Mode
According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for
playback.
Auto 1: Suited for reproducing a picture movement close to the original
picture movement of the film source. Normally, set this to “Auto 1.”
Auto 2: Reproduces a 2-3 or 2-2 Pull-Down format video signal, such as
film sources, in a smooth picture movement. When a video signal
other than 2-3 or 2-2 Pull-Down format is input, the picture is played
back in progressive format.
Off: Plays back the picture in progressive format without detecting
video signals automatically.
Gamma Correction
Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.
Select a favorite tone from 10 options.
Gamma 1: Bright Produces a brighter picture overall.
Gamma 2:
Gamma 3:
Off
Gamma 4: Dark Produces a darker picture overall.
Gamma 5: Brightens dark areas in the picture, and expands gradation
expression.
Gamma 6: Produces a picture with contrast emphasized slightly.
Gamma 7: Produces a picture with contrast emphasized more than with
Gamma 6.
Gamma 8: Simulates the gamma curve of film.
Gamma 9: Expands gradation expression on the black side more than
with Gamma 8.
Gamma 10: Simulates the gamma curve of still images.
Off: Gamma Correction is “Off.”
Black Level Adj. (Adjust): Produces a bolder, dynamic picture.
Set according to the input signal source.
3: Brightens dark areas in the picture, and expands gradation.
–3: Emphasizes dark areas in the picture.
White Level Adj. (Adjust): Produces clear picture with sharp light/dark
contrast.
Set according to the input signal source.
3: Makes bright areas in the picture even brighter.
–3: Lowers the brilliance of bright areas in the picture.