Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. [. . . ] For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Selected Item
Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharp CLR Temp
Description
For adjusting the contrast level For adjusting the brightness of an image For adjusting the color intensity of an image For adjusting the tones of an image
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For less contrast For less brightness
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For more contrast For more brightness
For less color intensity For more color intensity Skin tones become purplish Skin tones become greenish For more sharpness Increases color temperature for cooler, bluish, fluorescent-like images.
For making sharper or softer the contour of an image For less sharpness Decreases color For adjusting the color temperature of an image temperature for warmer, reddish, incandescentlike images.
Basic Operation
Note
Picture adjustment settings differ depending on the type of input signal. Some items may not be adjustable depending on the combination of the INPUT mode and "Signal Type" setting.
Selecting the Gamma Position
This function allows you to select the desired gamma position.
Select "Gamma Position" in the "Picture" menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Note
Gamma can be adjusted in greater detail with "Gamma" on the menu screen. See page 52 for details.
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Adjusting the Picture
Selecting the C. M. S. Position
This function allows you to select the desired color reproduction mode.
Select "C. M. S. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Note
Color can be adjusted in greater detail with "C. M. S. " on the menu screen. See page 54 for details.
Special Settings
Select "Specials" in the "Picture" menu on the menu screen.
For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Selected Item IP Mode Description
White Emph DNR DFC
For selecting the progressive display of a video signal (Page 49) For emphasizing the contrast (Page 50) For reducing image noise (Page 50) For emphasizing outlines in the image (Page 51)
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IP Mode
This function allows you to select the progressive display of a video signal. The progressive display projects a smoother video image.
Select "IP Mode" in the "Specials" menu on the "Picture" menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Selected Item Description
Useful to display fast-moving (2D Progressive) images such as sports and action films. Useful to display relatively (3D Progressive) slow-moving images such as drama and documentary more clearly. This mode optimizes the image by estimating the movement of a number of preceding and succeeding frames. S. )
This function allows you to individually adjust the display characteristics of six colors (R: Red, Y: Yellow, G: Green, C: Cyan, B: Blue, M: Magenta) .
Selecting the C. M. S. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Selected Item Standard Film Tone Custom 1-2 Description Sharp default setting A balanced color image is obtained. "Lightness", "Chroma" and "Hue" can be adjusted for each of the six colors.
Note
If "Standard" is selected for "C. M. S. Target) cannot be adjusted.
Selecting the Target Color
Select "Target" in the "C. M. S. " menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta
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Setting the Brightness of the Target Color
Select "Lightness" in the "C. M. S. " menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Setting the Chromatic Value of the Target Color
Basic Operation
Select "Chroma" in the "C. M. S. " menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Setting the Hue of the Target Color
Select "Hue" in the "C. M. S. " menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
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Color Management System (C. M. S. )
Resetting User-Defined Color Settings
Select "Reset (This Color)" or "Reset (All Colors)" in the "C. M. S. " menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
Selected Item Reset (This Color) Reset (All Colors) Description "Lightness", "Chroma" and "Hue" of the color selected for "Target" are reset to the default setting. "Lightness", "Chroma" and "Hue" of all colors are reset to the default setting.
Overview of All Color Settings
Select "View Settings" in the "C. M. S. " menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see pages 42 to 45.
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Adjusting Computer Images
Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregularities such as vertical stripes or flickering in portions of the screen.
When Auto Sync is OFF
When "Auto Sync" is "OFF", interference such as flickering or vertical stripes may occur if displaying tilings or vertical stripes. [. . . ] Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. [. . . ]