DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
You can use this setting to help reduce roughness in the on-screen image
and produce a cleaner picture.
Off
DNR is not used.
DNR1
Increases picture quality
DNR2
Increases picture quality (maximum)
Notes
• "DNR2" is more effective for reducing image roughness than "DNR1", but in some
cases an afterimage may appear. If this occurs, select "Off".
• The DNR function may produce limited results on some DVDs.
• When you set "Progressive" to "On", "DNR" is automatically turned off and cannot
be turned on.
Outline Sharpening
You can sharpen or soften the outline of the on-screen image. The higher
the value, the sharper the outline. Normally, select "0".
• -2
• -1
Note
Depending on the DVD, Outline Sharpening may produce limited results.
Display
During playback, you can display playback status information in the top
right corner of the screen for a few seconds.
On
Playback status information is displayed for a few seconds.
Off
Playback status information is not displayed.
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• 0
• +1
• +2
Progressive
You can display an image in which the picture updates all the lines in one
pass. In most cases, this results in a clearer, flicker-free image. This feature
is available only if your TV, AV cable* and software support progressive
scan (480p).
* The component AV cable (for PlayStation
progressive scan.
On
Select this option when the console is connected to a TV that supports
progressive scan (480p).
Off
Select this option when the console is connected to a standard TV.
Notes
• If picture quality is reduced or no image is displayed, set "Progressive" to "Off"
when the console is connected to a TV without the necessary equipment. If you
accidentally set this option to "On" for such a TV, picture quality may be reduced
or the picture may not be displayed. To clear the setting, follow these steps:
1
Check that you have a DVD in the console.
2
Press the _/1/RESET button on the console front.
Then press and hold down the START button of the analog controller
(DUALSHOCK
2) in controller port 1 until the DVD picture is displayed.
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The "Progressive" setting is returned to "Off", allowing the DVD-Video to
be displayed as normal. You can also cancel this setting using the "Clear
Progressive Setting" (
page 42) option in the Version Information
screen.
• DVDs can contain video-based and film-based material, which use different frame
rates. When playing video-based material using progressive scan, some images
may appear unnatural. If this occurs, set "Progressive" to "Off" and view in
standard interlace mode.
• When you set "Progressive" to "On", "TV Type" (
to "16:9".
• DVD-RW disc (VR mode) content can only be viewed in standard interlace format.
The "Progressive" option is not available when playing such content.
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