PSD in layered menu appears darker then orginal PSD file

Hi,
I have a first play animation that times out and goes to a layered menu that contains a PSD file. For some reason the PSD file looks darker/richer then it does in the orginal Photoshop file. I've tried saving it out with Photoshop CS3 and CS2 but I'm getting the same problem, is there some color setting I have to change out before I import it into DVDSP?
Thanks in advance

This is a problem of color management...
1. In PS you must be sure your color management matches your final device (NTSC / PAL /HDTV)...
2. In PS you must be sure proof color is off or (if on) your custom setup for RGB must match your color management settings (so NTSC if NTSC / HDTV is HDTV etc)
3. Your document must not have any embedded profile... If it has an embedded profile, convert ("convert", not "assign") the document profile to your device profile...
At least... Be sure to proof the color to your final device (broadcast monitor, tv etc)... PS has the possibility to output your image via firewire if you need to proof the image before importing in FCP or DVSP...
Message was edited by: Pierpaolo Ferlaino

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