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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.).
1 Press PICTURE MODE during
playback.
The following display appears.
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.
• 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 Hints
• 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).
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.
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.
RETURN
PICTURE
MODE
ENTER
DYNAMIC 1
C
0
1
:
3
2
:
5
5
PICTURE
0
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
HUE
RESET
+1
–3
+3
–1
RETURN