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2-5. Expanding Signal Output Range
Depending on the external device, the black and white levels in the video signal output to the monitor may be
restricted. If the signal is displayed on the monitor in its restricted form, the blacks will be faint, the whites dull,
and contrast will be reduced. To restore the monitor's original contrast ratio, the output range can be extended for
this kind of signal.
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To extend the output range
The output range of the signal is extended
within the restricted range for purposes such as image creation, use this setting to improve the contrast of the
images.
Settings
On
Off
Auto
Procedure
1. Choose "Screen" from the Adjustment menu, and press
2. Choose "Range Extension" from "Screen", and press
3. Choose "Range Extension" from "Range Extension", and press
4. Select "On", "Off", or "Auto" with
Attention
• When the DVI signal is input, "Auto" cannot be selected.
5. Press
to exit.
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To select the range of signals to extend
The method for extending signals can be selected by turning the "Super white" setting "On" or "Off".
Settings
On
Off
Procedure
1. Choose "Screen" from the Adjustment menu, and press
2. Choose "Range Extension" from "Screen", and press
3. Choose "Super White" from "Range Extension", and press
4. Select "On" or "Off" with
5. Press
to exit.
Attention
• If "Range Extension" is turned "Off", the setting can be changed but the change will not be applied.
Example:
Restricted image
0 - 255 for display. When images are displayed in black and white
to
The output range of the signal is extended to 0 - 255 for display.
The signal output range is not extended.
The monitor automatically recognizes the brightness range of input signals and displays
images appropriately (recommended).
or .
The output range of the signal is extended from 16 - 254 to 0 - 255 for display.
The output range of the signal is extended from 16 - 235 to 0 - 255 for display.
or .
Image with extended output
range
Function
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Function
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