FAQs: Codec Image Display and Settings

FAQs: Image of Codec

Why is there no preview in the Image Settings Page on my HDMI Codec?

If you can't see a preview in the image settings page on your HDMI codec, it's likely due to using an outdated firmware version. Here’s how to address the issue:
1. Firmware Version:
  1. Check the firmware version of your HDMI codec.
  2. Older firmware may lack the feature to preview images directly in the image settings page.
2. Upgrade Firmware:
  1. Download and install the latest firmware. You can find it in the FAQs: Download Firmware for Codec section.
3. New Hardware Support:
  1. All new hardware models come pre-installed with the latest firmware that supports image previews in the settings page.
After upgrading, you should be able to preview images directly in the settings page without any issues.

What Image Styles are available on my HDMI Codec, and can I customize them?

Your HDMI codec provides a range of preset image styles designed to cater to different viewing preferences and environments. These include:
  1. Standard: Offers a balanced configuration of brightness, contrast, sharpness, and saturation, making it suitable for most scenarios.
  2. Bright: Enhances the brightness to make the image more vivid, ideal for environments with lower lighting or when brighter visuals are needed.
  3. Vivid: Intensifies colors by increasing saturation and contrast, delivering a vibrant and dynamic viewing experience. This is particularly suitable for displaying rich content like sports or action scenes.
  4. Gentle: Produces a softer image by reducing contrast and sharpness, offering a more calming and natural visual experience. This is perfect for presentations or subtle imagery.
  5. Custom: Gives you complete control to fine-tune the image by manually adjusting the following settings:
  6. Saturation: Adjusts the intensity of colors in the image.
  7. Brightness: Alters the overall lightness or darkness of the image.
  8. Sharpness: Controls the clarity and definition of edges in the image.
  9. Contrast: Modifies the difference between the darkest and brightest areas of the image.
If the preset styles do not meet your specific requirements, the Custom option allows you to personalize the settings to suit your unique needs and preferences. This level of flexibility ensures your HDMI codec delivers the best visual experience tailored to your environment and content.

Why is there still Gray showing on my screen even after customizing Image Settings on my HDMI Codec?

The presence of gray on your screen, despite customizing settings like brightness, contrast, and saturation, is typically determined by the capabilities of the primary chip used in the HDMI codec.

Key Notes:
  1. The performance of the primary chip significantly influences how colors and image adjustments are processed.
  2. While you can fine-tune image parameters using the Custom settings for brightness, saturation, sharpness, and contrast, the gray tones might persist due to hardware limitations inherent in the chip.
  3. This limitation is not specific to your adjustments but rather a characteristic of the device’s design.
For the best results, experiment with different Image Styles (Standard, Bright, Vivid, Gentle, Custom) and settings to minimize the gray effect as much as possible. However, complete removal of this effect might not be achievable.

Why are Advanced Settings for Corridor Mode not available on my HDMI Codec?

Advanced settings for Corridor Mode are not available on HDMI codecs because of the multi-image output functionality.

Explanation:
  1. HDMI codecs often output four images simultaneously using predefined templates for preview and streaming.
  2. Enabling Corridor Mode, which is designed for vertically oriented video streams, would disrupt the layout and display consistency of these multi-image outputs.
  3. To maintain seamless operation and avoid such conflicts, Corridor Mode settings have been removed across all HDMI codec models.
If you require a vertical-oriented video stream, consider using a single-channel device (FAQs: Model Comparison of Encoder/Codec) or alternative setups specifically designed for Corridor Mode.

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