HD-A2, which black level setting? (1 Viewer)

[Jim Mcc]

Are you guys using the on or off setting for black level? Thanks.

 

[Cees Alons]

Uhm (I know I should consult my player and manual now, but) if you mean the IRE setting, I think it's off.
It would only affect the S-Video signal anyway, IMO.


Cees

 

[Jim Mcc]

When you go thru the setup, I think they refer to it as black level enhancement. Thanks.

 

[Allan^L]

I use the On setting. Everything was super dark and looked barely lit when I had it in the Off setting.

 

[Jari K]

I keep everything (I have XE1) "off" and in "0". All the settings should be done from the TV/projector/etc. Proper calibration is the key.

 

[JustinCleveland]

Ditto.

 

[troy evans]

I'll third that.

 

[Shoaib Lateef]

If you are using HDMI, this setting doesn't matter. This only affects analog output.

You won't see a difference anyway if using HDMI!


This is only true if you're using a non-HDMI connection (analog).

 

[Mike Williams]

Allen, having your setting in the ON position would actually drop the black levels to 0 IRE, which effectively crushes the blacks. It should not be brighter in the On position than in Off. The Off setting sets black levels at 7.5 IRE, which is the proper setting for broadcast. Perhaps it varies with movies, but working in television, settings are to be set at 7.5. I'm not even sure why there is a setting to drop it to 0.

 

[Cees Alons]

The IRE 0 setting is for the Japanese market, I believe.


Cees

 

[Allan^L]

I'm using a HDMI>DVI cable as I have a CRT HDTV with a DVI connection only. Not sure if that's affecting things. Still, everything looks fine with the black level setting "on."

ETA: Hmm, I've since set the black level back to "off" and everything looks fine. Go figure!