Sony RDR-GXD455 - Manual (Page 80)

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Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
(page 21).
This setting is not effective when the
“PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up on the front
panel display and the recorder outputs progressive
signals.
Picture Control
Selects the picture control for the video signals
output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 21).
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the
recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.
Select the setting that best suits the program you
are watching.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is
recommended.
Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format
signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction
and high quality image.
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 23).
Notes
• If you select progressive signals when you connect the
recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in
progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate.
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.” Or, while the
recorder is in stop mode, and then hold down
X PAUSE on the recorder for five seconds or more.
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
“Progressive” setting is set to “On.”
On Raises the standard black level.
Select this when the picture
appears too dark.
Off Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the color.
Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture
than “Dynamic 1” by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the color.
Standard Displays a standard picture
(function turned off).
Cinema 1 White colors become brighter
and black colors become richer,
and the color contrast is
increased.
Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
Personal Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”
“Color,” and “Hue” using
M/m/
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On Set the recorder to output
progressive signals.
Off Outputs video signals in interlace
format.