Panasonic PT-AE900E - Manual (Page 5)

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se existing delivers Hollywood picture quality.
New Dynamic Sharpness Control
Conventional projectors emphasize sharpness without regard for
differences in brightness. This can cause a halo or “ringing” effect
around the edges of objects, reducing their perceived three-
dimensionality. Dynamic Sharpness Control automatically detects
the brightness around the target pixels as scenes change. It
prevents the application of unnecessary sharpness to pixels with
large changes in the brightness level. Sharpness is only added to
pixels with small changes in brightness level. The application of
sharpness is adjusted for diagonally adjoining pixels as well as
vertically and horizontally adjacent pixels. This largely eliminates
noise amplification and delivers clearer, more natural looking
images. The PT-AE900 also features a newly redesigned sharpness
filter that further enhances the reproduction of fine detail along the
edges of objects.
Seven picture modes and user equalising function
Seven preset picture modes let you select at the touch of a button
the picture characteristics to best match the source material.
Picture mode Cinema 1 was supervised by David Bernstein, a
leading Hollywood colourist. Incorporating CCM technology,
the PT-AE900 has a user equalising function that lets you decide
precisely how images look on your screen. In each of the seven
preset picture modes, the high, mid, and low gamma levels are
adjustable, resulting in a total of 34,391 possible picture quality
setting combinations. The PT-AE900 features a broader adjustment
range than earlier models and control screens that are more legible
and easy to use. This makes customizing the picture fun and
provides professional results. You can even store up to three sets of
adjustment settings in memory for use any time. Now it is easy to
select the best picture settings for any source material, whether
movies, live music, or sports events.
Other features
10-bit full digital processing
10-bit full digital processing is used for the processing of the
video signal from the input to the output. This enables the
PT-AE900 to display 1,070,000,000 colours (1,024 gradations), so
subtle variations in brightness or hue are reproduced with
beautiful accuracy. Furthermore, gamma correction is applied
separately to the red, green, and blue signals, allowing for ultra-
fine adjustment of the picture quality with a high precision of
0.01%.
Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) and HD IP
Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) interlace/progressive
conversion technology automatically detects when the input
signal is derived from filmed material. HD IP enables the PT-
AE900 to convert signals recorded at a higher quality than was
possible with conventional models.
Wide, high-definition LCD panel for sharp, detailed images
A wide 1,280x720-pixel, high-definition, LCD panel generates the
sharp images of the PT-AE900. Its three-layer construction
realizes 2.76 million pixels, providing a beautifully detailed
picture of exceptional fidelity—especially from superior video
sources such as high definition digital broadcasts.
UMP Lamp delivers 1,100 lumens
Developed by Panasonic expressly for superior colour
reproduction, the UHM lamp delivers a brightness of 1,100
lumens. Enjoy beautiful pictures that are not affected by ambient
lighting.
Conventional Product PT-AE900
Colour before adjustment Adjusted colour Cursor
* Conceptual illustrations to show comparative image quality.
Cinema 1 A calm, gentle image setting for watching movies.
Cinema 2 An image setting emphasizing deep, rich colour reproduction.
Suitable for older film classics.
Cinema 3 An image setting designed for clear reproduction of dynamic scenes.
Suitable for action films and animated cartoons.
Video Suitable for video sources with a lot of movement, such as
music or sports programs.
Natural An image setting designed to faithfully reproduce the colours
of the image source.
Normal A general image setting suitable for a variety of image sources.
Dynamic An image setting designed for use in a brightly lit room.