Panasonic PT-AX100e Projector Below Black Levels

[DNewZealand]

Panasonic PT-AX-100e Projector Below Black Levels

I recently received the HD DVD DVE test disk...
My Question is setting the below black level in Cinema 1 mode.I am not able to
see the third outside bars (ie the below black level) ..I see the other two ie 2 & 4% Black level bars fine...Comments please.

[DNewZealand]

I should have added to my original post above reason for checking this....

In watching Dark scenes/night recorderd TV programs like "24" I notice on the cinema 1 mode on the PT-AX 100e I loose a some detail in the extreme black scenes...I have found a way to boost the low black level (Using a Favourite mode I load on Cinema 1 light Harmonizer Manuel +4, Constrast +15, gamma low +6 ) but I dont think this is the correct way though.. and of course it is no good for bright scenes...

Comments please

[Richard]

Sorry for the delayed response...

From what I can see this appears to have the same front end as it's big brother minus some features.

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/reviews/200 ... jector.php

Are you increasing your brightness to reveal the third below black bar?

Cinema 1 has reduced light output and if you don't have a high gain screen or small screen that could cause the effect that troubles you. Do you have this problem in normal?

I would not use the Intelligent Light Harmonizer, it's a gimmick trashing your gamma response. Increasing contrast to +15 will also trash your gamma and clip peak whites. Cinema 1 is ballparked well and with some touch up using the calibration disc you should be set.

What is the brand and model of your player?