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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the picture
Choosing the display format
To choose the display format:
• Press ZOOM repeatedly to cycle through the available display
formats. Options include:
• Normal–Picture is displayed in a 4:3 aspect ratio.
• Zoom–Picture is displayed to cover the entire screen.
• Wide–Picture uses a widescreen aspect ratio.
• Cinema–Picture is displayed in a 21:9 aspect ratio.
• Auto–Picture is displayed in its original size. This option is
only available when there is a TV signal connection.
Notes:
• To view these zoom options, you can also press MENU, then select the
Pictures, Aspect Ratio submenu.
• The default aspect ratio for all input sources, excluding TV, is Wide.
For TV, the default settings is Normal.
Adjusting Advanced Video settings
Your TV supports advanced video functions so you can tailor the picture
to match your viewing habits. You can select a preset picture setting or
you can choose to enable any of the advanced picture functions.
Selecting a preset picture setting
To select a preset picture setting:
1 Press PICTURE on the remote control. The Mode popup opens
with the current mode displayed.
2 Press PICTURE repeatedly to cycle through the optional modes.
The display changes as you go through the options. Options
include:
• Vivid–Increased color and sharpness for a vibrant picture
display.
• Standard–Picture is viewed in its original display mode.
• Theater–Picture quality is suited for viewing under dim
lighting conditions to deliver a “movie house” experience.
• Sport–High contrast display for clear-cut images ideal for
viewing sports events.
• Energy Saving–Picture brightness and backlight levels are
reduced for a lower power consumption.
• Custom–Use this option to apply the settings values you
enabled in the Settings and Advanced options of the Picture
menu.
Notes: To view these video modes, you can also press MENU, then select
the Pictures, Mode submenu.
Configuring advanced video functions
To configure advanced video functions:
1 Press MENU on the remote control, or MENU on the control
panel of your TV. The on-screen menu bar opens.
2 Press or to highlight Picture, then press ENTER. The
Picture menu opens.
3 Press or to highlight Advanced, then press ENTER. The
Advanced menu opens.
4 Press or to select an option. Options include:
• Backlight–Different viewing conditions can affect the
quality of the display. Adjust the LCD backlight to suit the
current viewing condition. Select this item, then press
ENTER to view the feature's adjustment bar. Press or to
set your preferred backlight level.
• Film Mode–This feature improves the appearance of movies
converted from film (originally encoded at
24 frames/second) to video, including DVD titles. When
enabled, the picture is less jerky and has a cinematic picture
quality. Select this item then press ENTER to toggle the
feature on or off.
• Adaptive Contrast–This feature enables automatic
contrast adjustment based on the picture brightness. Select
this item, then press ENTER to toggle the feature on or off.
• Color Stretch–This feature allows for a more vivid color
display. Select this item then press ENTER to toggle the
feature on or off.
• Noise Reduction–This feature improves picture quality
from a weak broadcast signal. Select this item then press to
view the feature's adjustment bar. Press or to choose
your preferred setting.
• Color Temperature–Color temperature refers to the level
of white balance in the display. Select this item then press to
view the feature's adjustment bar.
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