It identifies and modifies pixels which might cause problem when displayed onto PAL or NTSC TV screen.
You can find this filter in the image window menu under Colors → Hot.
Figure 15.189. “Hot” filter options
You have to select the TV mode: PAL or NTSC.
You can select:
Reduce Luminency
Reduce Saturation
Blacken: this will turn hot pixels to black.
With this option, work will be performed on a new layer instead of the image. This will give you peace of mind!