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Customizing the Nº502 Mark Levinson
Sharpness
The Sharpness parameter controls the amount of “sharpness
enhancement” that is applied to the incoming video signal. The setting
acts on the vertical and horizontal, as well as luminance and chromi-
nance parameters to offer an enhanced depth in the picture as well as
greater small-object detail. In general, the lower settings are applicable for
digital displays and sources, while the higher settings may be preferred for
CRT-based displays and analog sources.
Note Indiscriminate use of the Sharpness parameter distorts the picture by adding
unnecessary ringing and noise to the video image. If adjustment is required,
turn up the Sharpness control until a slight “halo” forms around the transi-
tions from light to dark or dark to light. Then back off the adjustment until the
“halo” disappears.
When the Sharpness parameter is selected, an adjustment bar displays.
The range of the Sharpness adjustment bar is 0 to +64 in increments of
one.
Audio Profiles
Audio Profiles provide the audio processing and audio output controls for
the Nº502 Media Console. Because of the Activity-based nature of the
Audio Profiles, you can create individual Audio Profiles for each input
source or type, allowing you to tailor your listening preferences while
minimizing the time you spend adjusting the system.
In most cases, there is no need to change the Audio Profile parameters
from the default settings as these values are designed to be optimal with
calibrated speakers.
The Audio Profile Setup menu contains the following options:
• Name – customizes the name of each Audio Profile. Refer to the “Add
New, Name, & Delete” section found earlier in this chapter for more
details.
• Mono Signal – assigns the default surround mode for any mono
input source.
• 2-Ch Signal – assigns the default surround mode for any 2-channel
input source.
• Multi-Channel Signal – assigns the default surround mode for any
multi-channel input source.
• LFE Mix – controls the output level of the LFE information sent to
the subwoofers.
• L7 Auto Azimuth – allows the Nº502 to automatically adjust the
input signal to ensure that the output is sent to the appropriate
channel for correct sound performance.
• Surround Back Processing – determines the type of decoding
used for the surround processing of the audio signal.
Setup:AudioProfiles:Movies
Name
Mono Signal
2-Ch Signal
Multi-Channel Signal
LFE Mix
L7 Auto Azimuth
Surround Back Processing
Dolby Digital Compression
Delete Audio Profile
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