Re: black level adjustment on DVD player -- light/white/blotchy picture

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In article <Otin+Hl9HUwzEyAmthyISA@robert>, http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert 
says...
> I have a So_ny DVD player connected to an RF modulator to my TV.  DVDs
> play fine, but the quality of the picture leaves a lot to be desired.
> It's quite light and blotchy -- as if the contract were turned up high.
> 
> This DVD player has an option to set the black level on the regular
> output (as opposed to the composite video) to normal.  I tried setting
> that and it still has the problem.  I also adjusted the sharpness on the
> DVD player and it helps a little, but not enough.  (The sharpness level
> on the TV appears to do nothing.)
> 
> Is this a problem with the RF modulator?  If not, short of adjusting the
> brightness and contrast down every time the DVD player is played, is
> there anything can be done?

  It's most likely the RF modulator with the problem. You could even 
have too strong of a signal, overloading your tuner. You could try 
another modulator, preferably another brand.

  To be honest, save up the money and buy a TV with video inputs. As a 
temporary measure, try turning down the brightness (black level) of the 
TV while watching DVD's. You may need to adjust contrast/picture (white 
level) to compensate.