Video Asylum

Posted by Joe Murphy Jr (A) on August 07, 2011 at 11:06:29

In Reply to: RE: there are two problems posted by mbnx01 on August 07, 2011 at 10:26:09

The two you mentioned and the one that sbrians mentioned ("I expect that is the thing that adjusts brightnees based on its room light sensor. My lighting is well controlled so I just turned that off."), a version of C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System): from Panasonic -- using a light sensor, it "automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts brightness and gradation, ensuring the best possible image contrast while reducing power consumption and minimizing phosphor aging.".

Panasonic is overthinking in their design process. In the end, they are trying to make up for the fact that the average consumer has no idea how to set up a display and does little to control their lighting conditions. For those of us who have a bit more knowledge in the area of video, simply allow these "features" to be turned OFF. They could even put access to them in the Service Menu, as opposed to the User Menu -- problem solved.