Sony PXW-X500 Operation Manual page 122

Paint
Item
Gamma
Makes settings related to
gamma correction.
Gamma correction allows
you to adjust the contrast of
the image to significantly
alter the impression of an
image.
Sub-item setting
Setting
On/Off
Step Gamma
0.35 to 0.45 to 0.90
(0.05 steps)
Master Gamma
–99 to ±0 to +99
R Gamma
–99 to ±0 to +99
G Gamma
–99 to ±0 to +99
B Gamma
–99 to ±0 to +99
Gamma Category
STD/HG/User
Gamma Select
Settings vary according to
the Gamma Category setting.
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Description
Turns the gamma correction function on/off.
Sets a gamma correction value in 0.05 steps.
Sets the master gamma level.
Sets the R gamma level.
Sets the G gamma level.
Sets the B gamma level.
Selects the gamma category.
STD: Standard gamma curve for video signals
HG: Gamma curve that imitates gradation and
color reproduction of shooting with film
User: User-defined gamma curve created using
CvpFileEditorTM V4.2
Selects the gamma table used for gamma
correction.
When Gamma Category is STD
STD1 DVW: DVW camcorder equivalent
STD2 x4.5: ×4.5 gain
STD3 x3.5: ×3.5 gain
STD4 240M: SMPTE-240M equivalent
STD5 R709: ITU-R709 equivalent (default
setting)
STD6 x5.0: ×5.0 gain
When Gamma Category is HG
HG1 3250G36: Compresses 325% video input
to 100% video output.
HG2 4600G30: Compresses 460% video input
to 100% video output.
HG3 3259G40: Compresses 325% video input
to 109% video output.
HG4 4609G33: Compresses 460% video input
to 109% video output (default setting).
When Gamma Category is User
User 1: Gamma table registered in User1 (default
setting)
User 2: Gamma table registered in User2
User 3: Gamma table registered in User3
User 4: Gamma table registered in User4
User 5: Gamma table registered in User5