Sony VPL-VW550ES Operating Instructions Manual page 27

Setting items
Sharpness
[SHARPNESS]
Expert Setting
NR (Noise
Reduction)
MPEG NR
(MPEG Noise
Reduction)
Smooth Gradation Smooths the gradation of the flat parts of images.
Film Mode
Gamma
Correction
[GAMMA
CORRECTION]
Description
Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the
softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.
You can make adjustments by pressing the SHARPNESS +/- on the
remote control.
Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture.
Auto: Detects the noise level to reduce the roughness or noise of the
picture automatically.
High/Middle/Low: Select a setting according to the roughness or noise
of the input signal source.
Off: The NR (noise reduction) function is not applied.
Tip
The noise level may not be detected accurately with "Auto" depending
on the input signal source. If the picture is unacceptable with "Auto,"
select a setting from among "High," "Middle," "Low" or "Off."
Reduces block noise and mosquito noise, in particular in digital signals.
Auto: Detects the noise level to reduce the block noise and mosquito
noise of the picture automatically.
High/Middle/Low: Select a setting according to the block noise and
mosquito noise of the input signal source.
Off: The MPEG NR (MPEG noise reduction) function is not applied.
Tip
The noise level may not be detected accurately with "Auto" depending
on the input signal source. If the picture is unacceptable with "Auto,"
select a setting from among "High," "Middle," "Low" or "Off."
High/Middle/Low: You can adjust the smooth gradation effect.
Off: The smooth gradation function is not applied.
According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for
playback.
Auto: Suitable for reproducing the original picture movement.
Normally, set this to "Auto."
Off: Plays back the picture in progressive format without detecting
video signals automatically.
Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.
Select a favorite tone from 10 options.
1.8: Bright Produces a brighter picture overall.
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.4
2.6: Dark Produces a darker picture overall.
Gamma 7: Simulates the gamma curve of film.
Gamma 8: Increases the sharpness in images. Select this when you
watch in a bright environment, such as a living room.
Gamma 9: Produces a brighter picture than Gamma 8.
Gamma 10: Increases the sharpness in images. Select this when you
watch TV programs, etc., in a bright environment, such as a living room.
Off: The "Gamma Correction" function is not applied.
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