Sony VPH-G90E, VPH-G90M Operating Instruction

VPH-G90E/VPH-G90M/VPH-G90U

3-865-265-13 (2)

Multiscan Projector

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manuel de instrucciones

VPH-G90E VPH-G90M VPH-G90U

English

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For the customers in the USA Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

For the customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

For the customers in the United Kingdom

WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

This wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

• Dit apparaat bevat een Li-ion batterij voor memory back-

up.

• De batterij voor memory back-up van het geheugen is

bevestigd op IC333 van plaat YA.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de

batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde levensduur afdankt.

• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

• Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd.

Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment

and be easily accessible.

Warning

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Table of Contents

Overview

Projecting

Precautions ..................................................................5 (GB)

Features........................................................................ 8 (GB)

Location and Function of Controls .......................... 10 (GB)

Front ............................................................................... 10 (GB)

Rear ................................................................................ 12 (GB)

Remote Commander/Control Panel ............................... 14 (GB)

Projecting ...................................................................18 (GB)

Adjusting the Picture ................................................ 21 (GB)

Centering Adjustment ...............................................22 (GB)

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Adjusting the Size And Shift of the Picture ............ 24 (GB)

SIZE adjustment............................................................. 24 (GB)

SHIFT adjustment .......................................................... 24 (GB)

Blanking adjustment ...................................................... 25 (GB)

Adjustments and settings using the menu

Using the Menu .......................................................... 26 (GB)

Basic Menu Operation ................................................... 26 (GB)

Menu Modes .................................................................. 27 (GB)

The PIC CTRL (Picture Control) Menu ..................... 29 (GB)

The PIC SETTING 1 (Picture Setting 1) Menu ......... 31 (GB)

The PIC SETTING 2 (Picture Setting 2) Menu ......... 32 (GB)

The INPUT SETTING Menu ....................................... 33 (GB)

The SET SETTING 1 Menu ........................................ 35 (GB)

The SET SETTING 2 Menu ........................................ 36 (GB)

The INPUT INFO (Information) Menu ....................... 38 (GB)

The SET INFO (Information) Menu ...........................39 (GB)

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Installation/connection examples

Installation Examples ................................................ 40 (GB)

Installation 1: Floor Installation Using Front Projection

Flat Screen ................................................................ 41 (GB)

Installation 2: Ceiling Installation Using Front Projection

Flat Screen ................................................................ 42 (GB)

Connection Examples ...............................................43 (GB)

Connecting Directly to the Projector ............................. 43 (GB)

Connecting Multiple Projectors ..................................... 44 (GB)

Using the PC-3000 Signal Interface Switcher ............... 46 (GB)

Confirming the System Construction............................. 47 (GB)

Using the PC-1271/1271M Signal Interface Switcher... 48 (GB)

Setting the Index Numbers .......................................49 (GB)

Maintenance / Other

Troubleshooting.........................................................52 (GB)

Specifications ............................................................ 53 (GB)

Index ........................................................................... 56 (GB)

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Precautions

On safety

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• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet or set the MAIN POWER switch to OFF if it is not to be used for several days.

• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

On installation

• When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, the Sony PSS-90 Projector Suspension Support must be used for installation. Read the installation manual of the PSS-90 carefully, since the ceiling should be reinforced for safety.

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes. Leave space of more than 30 cm (12 inches) between the wall and the projector. Be aware that room heat rises to the ceiling; check that the temperature near the installation location is not excessive.

• Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or humidity, mechanical vibration or shock.

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Precautions

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On illumination

• To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may rise rapidly.

• Fans are installed inside the projector to prevent internal heat build-up. The fans produce a humming noise when the power is switched on, which is normal. Should the noise sound abnormal, please consult qualified Sony personnel.

• To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.

• Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio.

• Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies.

• It is desirable to install the projector in a room where floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color.

On operation

On cleaning

To turn on the projector after the projector has been turned off due to a brief loss of power, press the ON key on the remote commander, or turn off the MAIN POWER switch so that the STANDBY indicator turns off and then turn on the MAIN POWER switch.

• To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will damage the cabinet.

• Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner.

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CRT burns

On repacking

When a static picture of a computer, etc. is displayed for more than about an hour, a CRT burn may result. This means that an after-image impression of the static picture remains on the screen even after the picture has changed. If it is necessary to display the same static picture for more than an hour, we recommend that you set the CONTR (contrast) control to the lowest setting. Also, when a picture of different size is displayed beyond a certain length of time, an after-image impression of the frame of the smaller picture may be burnt on the screen (such as displaying a 16:9 wide size picture on a 4:3 screen). To avoid this, we recommend that you use the same picture size when possible. However, if it is necessary to use a different picture size, set the CONTR (contrast) control and the BRT (brightness) control of the smaller picture to the lowest setting possible. This will minimize the risk of creating an after-image impression. If the CRT burns, it must be replaced. In this case, refer to the warranty provided with this unit. Consult your Sony dealer or Qualified Service Personnel.

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Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

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Features

Multiscan projector

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High resolution and brightness

High contrast

This projector accepts and automatically detects horizontal scanning frequencies between 15 kHz and 150 kHz and vertical scanning frequencies between 38 Hz and 150 Hz. In addition to high-resolution pictures from computers, you can also project pictures from teletext decoders, VCRs and video cameras.

A newly developed 9-inch electromagnetic focus CRT, a hybrid Sony HACC (High-resolution Aspherical and Color Corrected) lens and a widerange cathode/G1 dual-drive video output circuit are incorporated in the projector to provide a sharp and bright high-quality picture with the high resolution of 2500 × 2000 pixels and the high light output of 350 lumen.

The adoption of the optical coupling technologies, double-focus lens system and an anti-reflection coating gives a fine-detail and sharp picture with improved contrast in corners and screen center.

Easy operation—remote control, on-screen display

Adjustments such as input selection, picture control and centering adjustment can be remotely controlled from both the front and rear of the projector with the supplied remote commander. You can also use the commander as a wired remote control by connecting it to the projector with the supplied remote control cable.

Compatible with various color systems

NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43 2) or PAL-M color system can be selected automatically or manually.

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1) The VPH-G90E model is not equipped with the VIDEO connectors. To connect video signals, the optional IFB-G90E Video Interface Board is required.

2) NTSC4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on a NTSC4.43 system VCR.

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Flexible setup

You can project a 90- to 300-inch picture (120-inch standard) with this projector. The projector can be set up on the floor or ceiling, for front or rear projection to suit the installation location, surrounding illumination, usage, etc.

Illuminated control panel/remote commander keys

The key names on the remote commander and the control panel of the projector can be illuminated for easy access in a dark place by pressing the LIGHT button.

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DRC (Digital Reality Creation) circuit

The DRC is Sony’s unique double-scan technology which creates a 4times density image from the NTSC signal. A normal NTSC signal (525 scanning lines) is converted into a high density signal (1050 scanning lines) using digital mapping tecnology. Compared with the conventional double-scan, the DRC creates a highly realistic moving picture without blurs.

1) The VPH-G90E model is not equipped with the VIDEO connectors. To connect video signals, the optional IFB-G90E Video Interface Board is required.

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Location and Function of Controls

Front

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1 Blue lens

2 Green lens

3 Red lens

4 Control panel cover

The control keys are inside the cover. The locations and functions of the control keys are the same as those of the remote commander.

For details, see “Remote Commander/Control Panel” on page 14 (GB).

5 Handles

Used for carrying the projector. The handles are located on the front, rear, left and right sides.

6 Front remote control detector

7 Adjusters

Used to keep the projector level if it is installed on an uneven surface (equipped with four adjusters).

How to use the adjusters

Using the supplied tool, turn the adjusters to adjust the height so that the projector becomes level.

To raise

Supplied tool

Notes

• The supplied tool can rotate the screw in one direction only. To rotate the screw in the reverse direction, turn the tool upside down.

• Do not turn the tool forcibly when the screw has fully rotated. Otherwise, the tool may slip out and injure your hand.

To lower

Supplied tool

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Using the handles

Carry the projector with four persons or more by using the front, rear and side (right and left) handles. Pull out the front and rear handles or the side handles.

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Putting away the handles

Push the handle release lever under each handle. The handle is automatically retracted.

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Location and Function of Controls

Rear

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6  7

STANDBY ONR

!¡ !º 9 8

OUT

1 2



3 

4 

OUT

Y IN

C IN

G B SYNC/HD VD

R-Y/P

B-Y/P

TRIGGER

LINK

VIDEO

PLUG IN POWER

CONTROL S

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

DEVICE INDEX

RS-232C RS-422A

!™ !£ !¢ !∞ !§ !¶

1 Signal interface board attachment part (INPUT

An optional signal interface board such as IFB-12/12A and IFB-40 can be attached to this section. When the IFB-12/12A is attached, the signal input to the INPUT A connectors can be output from the IFB12/12A by setting it to output mode.

2 MAIN POWER switch

3 AC IN socket

Connect the supplied AC power cord.

4 Signal interface board attachment part (INPUT C)

An optional signal interface board can be attached to this section.

Notes

• The IFB-40 cannot be attached to INPUT C.

• When the IFB-12/12A is attached, the IFB-12/12A cannot be set to output mode.

INPUT A

RS-232C/422A

IN OUTPJ COM

REMOTE

5 ON indicator

When the projector is turned on, this indicator lights in green.

6 u STANDBY indicator

When the MAIN POWER switch on the projector is turned ON, this indicator lights in orange, indicating that the projector can be turned on/off using the remote commander.

7 Rear remote control detector

8 INPUT A connectors (BNC type)

R/R-Y/P

R, G/Y, B/B-Y/PB, SYNC/HD, VD

connectors: Connect to the outputs of a computer or a

video camera. According to the connected equipment, the RGB (R, G, B), component (R-Y, Y, B-Y) or HDTV (PR, Y, PB) signal is selected.

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9 VIDEO connectors* VIDEO IN connector (BNC type): Connects to the

composite video output of the video equipment.

VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type): Connects to the

composite video input of a color monitor.

S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors (4-pin, mini-DIN type): Connects to the S video output or input of the

video equipment.

Y IN, C IN connectors (BNC type): Connects to the

Y and C video outputs of the video equipment.

Note

When using this jack, the remote control detector on the projector does not function.

!¢ DEVICE INDEX switches

When multiple projectors are connected, set the device index number of each projector. To display the device index number on the screen, press the NORMAL key, and the ENTER key on the remote commander.

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Note

The S VIDEO IN connector is disconnected when a cable is connected to the Y IN/C IN connectors.

* Note on the VPH-G90E model

The optional IFB-G90E Video Interface Board is required for using the VIDEO connectors.

!º LINK IN/OUT jacks (stereo minijack)

When connecting multiple projectors, connect the LINK OUT jack to the LINK IN jack on another projector. Then the link functions (ABL LINK, PIC ORBITING LINK and SCAN LINE SHIFT LINK) can be used.

!¡ TRIGGER connector (minijack)

When the projector is turned on, 12 V is output. When it is turned off, 0 V is output. However, the connector cannot be used as the power source.

!™ LED display window

Self-diagnosis results and PJ COM communication conditions, etc. are displayed using two-digit numbers and alphabets. Self-diagnosis codes are displayed in red or orange, and the warning and communication conditions in green.

!£ CONTROL S jacks IN/PLUG IN POWER jack (stereo minijack):

Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack of other Sony equipment. Also connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack of the supplied remote commander with the supplied remote control cable (stereo cable) to be used as a wired remote control. In this case, this jack supplies the power to the remote commander to save the battery power.

OUT jack (stereo minijack): Connects to the

CONTROL S IN jack of other Sony equipment.

Note

Do not set the device index number to “00.” If you do, the projector will not operate with the remote commander. You can operate the projector with the keys on the control panel of the projector but the connected equipment cannot be operated with the keys on the control panel.

!∞ RS-232C/RS-422A selector

Selects the function of the RS-232C/RS-422A connector.

!§ RS-232C/422A REMOTE connector (D-sub 9pin)

Used to expand the system connections using the RS232C/422A interface.

!¶ PJ COM (projector communication) IN/OUT connectors (D-sub 9-pin)

These are the connectors conforming to the RS-485 standards, especially designed to expand the system using Sony projectors. Use these connectors to connect the PJ COM system of the PC-3000 Signal Interface Switcher, or to activate the linked picture orbiting function. When the cable is connected to the IN connector only, attach the supplied terminator to the OUT connector. To connect multiple projectors, connect the IN connector to the OUT connector of another projector in cascade, and attach the supplied terminator to the OUT connector of the last projector.

For details on the specifications of the connector, refer to the Protocol Manual prepared by Sony.

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Location and Function of Controls

Remote Commander/Control Panel

The locations and functions of the keys on the remote commander are the same as those on the control panel

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of the projector. (Only the remote commander is equipped with the transmission indicator and the COMMAND ON/OFF switch.) The remote commander may be used as a wired or wireless remote control.

LIGHT

@∞

@¢

@£

@™

@¡

@º !ª

!•

!¶

MUTING

PIC ONAUDIO OFF

NORMAL

APA

LCD LENS CONTROL

ZOOM

PATTERN

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO

SELECT

ADBC

SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX

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5867

10/0(ALL)

STATUS

RGB

DOT PHASE

SHIFT

VIDEO/S VIDEO

SW NO/

OFF/GROUP

Notes

• The RGB APA/DOT PHASE 4, VOL +/– !§, INPUT SELECT D !ª, LCD LENS CONTROL @£ and AUDIO MUTING @∞ keys do not function with this projector.

• The RGB SIZE/SHIFT 4, CENT R/B 6 and BLKG @¡ keys function only in the pro-user mode.

• The keys on the control panel are basically effective for this projector only. Only the commands from the SYS SET key and the switcher select commands are transmitted to the connected equipment via the PJ COM connector.

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COMMAND

OFF

SIZE

SHIFT

FOCUS

BLKG

SYS SET

SHARP

VIDEO MEMORY

SWITCHER

INDEX

CENT

MEMORY

RESET

FUNCTION

PICTURE CONTROL

BRIGHT

HUE

CONTR

COLOR

ENTER

POSITION

ONSTANDBY

VOL

!¡

!™

!£ !¢

!∞

!§

1 LIGHT button

Illuminates the key indicators when the COMMAND switch 5 is set to ON. If the COMMAND switch is set to OFF, only the COMMAND switch is illuminated. The key indicators turn off if you press the LIGHT button again. If you do not press any key for more than 30 seconds, the indicators also turn off automatically. When the remote commander is connected to the CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER jack of the projector via the remote control cable, the power is supplied to the remote commander from the projector.

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2 Transmission indicator (only for the remote commander)

Lights each time you press a key. If it does not light, replace the batteries with new ones.

3 STATUS ON/OFF keys

Press OFF to eliminate the on-screen display. Press ON to restore the on-screen display.

Note

The menus and warning messages appear even if the OFF key is pressed.

4 RGB keys

Adjust the picture.

APA: This key does not function with this projector. DOT PHASE: This key does not function with this

projector.

SIZE: Enters the size adjustment mode for the input

signal in the pro-user mode. Next adjust the size of the picture using the four arrow keys. Each time you press this key, the COARSE and FINE modes are switched alternately.

B: to reduce horizontal size b: to expand horizontal size V: to expand vertical size v: to reduce vertical size

SHIFT: Enters the shift adjustment mode for the input

signal in the pro-user mode. Next adjust the position of the picture using the four arrow keys. The picture shifts in the direction of the arrow on the pressed key. Each time you press this key, the COARSE and FINE modes are switched alternately.

!¡ ENTER key

Stores the settings in the menu, or selects and displays the index number.

!™ FUNCTION key

Press to use the extended functions.

!£ RESET key

Resets the adjusted levels to the factory preset or service adjusted levels.

!¢ POSITION +/– keys

Select the position to be adjusted on the screen in focus, registration or blanking adjustment mode. Also, set V SHIFT to WIDE or NARROW in RGB or HDTV input signal’s SHIFT adjustment mode.

!∞ PICTURE CONTROL keys

Adjust the picture conditions: CONTR (contrast), BRIGHT (brightness), COLOR, HUE and SHARP (sharpness).

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5 COMMAND ON/OFF switch (only for the remote commander)

No keys on the remote commander except the LIGHT button 1 function when this switch is set to OFF. This saves battery power when a button is pressed inadvertently.

6 CENT R/B keys

Enter the centering adjustment mode of the red and blue in the pro-user mode.

R: Press to enter the red centering adjustment mode. B: Press to enter the blue centering adjustment mode.

Perform the centering adjustment using the four arrow keys.

7 MEMORY key

Stores various adjusted data into memory.

8 ON/SYANDBY keys

Turn on and off the projector when the MAIN POWER switch on the projector is set to ON.

9 MENU key

Displays the main menu. Press it again to turn off the menu.

0 Arrow keys

Adjust the value or select the item in the menu.

!§ VOL (volume) +/– keys

These keys do not function with this projector.

!¶ SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX select switch

Selects the function of the SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX keys. SWITCHER: to select the input from the PC-3000 or

the PC-1271/1271M Signal Interface Switcher.

VIDEO MEMORY: to select the set and adjusted

video memory data.

INDEX: to select a projector by its index number

when multiple projectors are used.

!• SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX keys When the SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/ INDEX select switch is set to SWITCHER

When the PC-3000 or the PC-1271/1271M Switcher is connected to the projector, press a number key (1 to

8) to select the input from the switcher. Number key 9 and the 10/0 (ALL) key do not function. To select an input when multiple switchers are connected, set the SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/ INDEX select switch to SWITCHER, then press the SW NO/OFF/GROUP key. Next press the switcher number (1 to 8) and the input number (1 to 8) in sequence. Be sure to press the keys one after another within 2 seconds. e.g. To select input 4 of switcher 2, press the keys as

follows: SW NO n 2 n 4.

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Location and Function of Controls

When the SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX select switch is set to VIDEO MEMORY

Select the number of the VIDEO MEMORY. To select the data set and adjusted in INPUT MEMORY, press the SW NO/OFF/GROUP key to set VIDEO

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MEMORY to OFF.

Note

The 10/0 (ALL) key can be used as “10” key only when the select switch is set to VIDEO MEMORY.

When the SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX select switch is set to INDEX

When multiple projectors are connected, select the device index number of the projector to be adjusted. Press the device index number (1 to 99) and press the ENTER key. Be sure to press the keys one after another within 2 seconds. e.g. To select 1, press the keys as follows:

0 n 1 n ENTER, or 1 n ENTER. To select 12, press the keys as follows:

1 n 2 n ENTER. When adjusting all the projectors simultaneously, press the 10/0 (ALL) key and ENTER key.

Note

Depending on the projector, pressing “0,” “0” and “ENTER” is not effective.

!ª INPUT SELECT keys

Select the input signal. VIDEO: Video or S video signal input from the

VIDEO connectors of the projector (VPH-G90U/ G90M) or the IFB-G90E Video Interface Board (VPH-G90E).

SELECT VIDEO/S VIDEO: Selects video or S

video signal input from the VIDEO connectors after pressing the VIDEO key.

A: The RGB, component or HDTV signal input from

the INPUT A connectors of the projector

B: The signal input from the INPUT B section when

the optional interface board other than the IFB-40 is installed

C: The signal input from the INPUT C section when

the optional interface board is installed.

D: This key does not function with this projector.

Note

To switch the input signal from the INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C section to the S VIDEO IN (or Y IN/C IN) connectors, first press the VIDEO key, then press the SELECT VIDEO/S VIDEO key.

@º SYS SET (system set) key

When the PC-3000 Signal Interface Switcher is used in the system, press the key to confirm the status of the system, the settings of the interface board, and so on.

To select the projector to be adjusted when the projectors are divided into multiple groups

First select the group index number and then the projector’s device index number. To select a group, press the SW NO/OFF/GROUP key, the group index number (1 to 99) and the ENTER key in sequence. When the group index has a doubledigit number, be sure to press the SW NO/OFF/ GROUP key before pressing each number key. Then press the device index number of the projector (1 to 99) and finally press the ENTER key. e.g. To select the index number 52 projector in group

91, press the keys as follows:

GROUP n 9 n GROUP n 1 n ENTER n 5

n 2 n ENTER.

@¡ BLKG (blanking) key

Enters the blanking adjustment mode in the pro-user mode. You can adjust the blanking with the four arrow keys.

For details, see “Blanking Adjustment” on page 25 (GB).

@™ PATTERN key

Displays the internal test patterns of the projector. Each press of the key advances the test pattern sequentially.

@£ LCD LENS CONTROL keys

These keys do not function with this projector.

@¢ NORMAL key

Erases the test pattern or cancels the various adjustment modes.

@∞ MUTING keys PIC (Picture): Cuts off the picture. To restore the

picture, press the key again.

AUDIO: This key does not funcion with this

projector.

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Battery installation

1 Push to open the lid.

2 Install the three R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied)

with the correct polarity.

Be sure to install the battery from the ’ side.

3 Replace the lid.

Notes on wireless remote control operation

• Be sure that there is nothing to obstruct the infrared beam between the remote commander and the projector.

• The operation range is limited. The shorter the distance between the remote commander and the projector, the wider the angle within which the remote commander can control the projector.

• The remote control detectors on the projector do not operate when the remote commander is being used as a wired remote control. If you wish to use the remote commander as a wireless remote control, be sure to remove the connecting cable from both the remote commander and the projector.

Connecting the remote commander to the projector

Rear of the projector

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Notes on batteries

• Be careful that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries.

• Do not mix old battery with new one, or different types of batteries.

• If you do not intend to use the remote commander for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. If a battery has leaked, remove the batteries, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace the batteries with new ones.

OUT

PLUG IN POWER

CONTROL S

CONTROL S IN

CONTROL S OUT

Remote control cable (supplied)

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Projecting

1, 6

Front remote control detector

STATUS ON/OFF keys

MUTING PIC key

SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/ INDEX select switch and number keys

LIGHT

MUTING

APA

LCD LENS CONTROL

ZOOM

INPUT SELECT

SELECT

10/0(ALL)

STATUS

DOT PHASE

SHIFT

VIDEO/S VIDEO

SW NO/

OFF/GROUP

PIC ONAUDIO OFF

NORMAL

PATTERN

VIDEO

ADBC

SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX

1423

5867

RGB

SIZE

FOCUS

SYS SET

VIDEO MEMORY

SWITCHER

ON indicator/u STANDBY indicator/ Rear remote control detector (rear) Control panel (inside the cover on the top)

COMMAND

OFF

CENT

MEMORY

SHIFT

BLKG

RESET

FUNCTION

PICTURE CONTROL

BRIGHT

HUE

SHARP

INDEX

CONTR

COLOR

ONSTANDBY

ENTER

POSITION

VOL

MENU key

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1 Press the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the projector.

The u STANDBY indicator lights in orange and the projector goes into the standby mode.

2 Press the ON key on the remote commander or the control panel.

The ON indicator on the rear of the projector lights in green.

A white screen with the message shown below (warming up screen) appears on the screen. For getting a stable picture, make sure to allow the projector to warm up for 20 minutes after turning it on. The message disappears temporarily in about 35 seconds, and will appear subsequently for 5 seconds every 30 seconds.

 For optimum performance, white screen will remain for 20min For immediate use push [MENU] key.

Press the MENU key to cancel the warming up screen and see the picture immediately after the projector is turned on if, for example, the adjustment has been finished and warming up is not needed.

3 Turn on the power of the connected equipment. 4 Select the input signal to be projected with the INPUT SELECT keys.

VIDEO and SELECT: To project the signal input from the equipment connected to the VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (or Y IN/C IN) connectors. by pressing the SELECT key. A: To project the RGB, component or HDTV signal input from the

equipment connected to the INPUT A connectors.

B: To project the signal input from the equipment connected to the

optional interface board other than the IFB-40 installed to the INPUT B section.

C: To project the signal input from the equipment connected to the

optional interface board installed to the INPUT C section.

When the PC-3000 or PC-1271/1271M Signal Interface Switcher is

connected: Set the SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX select

switch to SWITCHER and then select the input with the number keys 1 to 8.

Press the VIDEO key, then select VIDEO or S VIDEO

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Note

When you select the input signal connected to the INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C section, be sure to select the correct signal in the SET SETTING 1 menu. If an incorrect signal is selected, picture may be distorted.

For details, see “The SET SETTING 1 Menu” on page 35 (GB).

1) For the VPH-G90E model, the optional IFB-G90E Video Interface Board is required for using the VIDEO connectors.

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5 Adjust the picture.

For details, see “Adjusting the picture” on page 21 (GB).

6 To turn the power off, press the STANDBY key on the remote

commander or on the control panel of the projector, then set the MAIN POWER switch on the projector to OFF.

To Press turn off the on-screen display the STATUS OFF key.

The menus and warning messages appear even if the STANDBY key is pressed. To restore the on-screen display, press the STATUS ON key.

cut off the picture the MUTING PIC key.

To restore the picture, press the MUTING PIC key.

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Adjusting the Picture

Adjust the picture for your preference. The adjustment data can be saved in the memory.

1 Adjust with the PICTURE CONTROL +/– keys.

BRIGHT Brightness

CONTR Picture contrast

COLOR Color intensity

HUE Hue

SHARP Sharpness

The adjustment levels are digitally displayed with a range of MIN, 1,

2, ... 99, MAX.

          BRIGHT: 50

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Restoring the initial data

2 Press the MEMORY key to save the data.

Adjusting the picture quality with the menu

Adjust CONTRAST, BRIGHT, COLOR, HUE and SHARP in the PIC CTRL menu.

For details, see “The PIC CTRL Menu” on page 29 (GB).

1 Press the PICTURE CONTROL key of the item which you want to

reset to the initial data.

2 Press the RESET key.

The selected item is reset to the initial data.

Notes

• The COLOR, SHARP and HUE keys do not function with the RGB input signals.

• The HUE and COLOR keys do not function if the input signal is black and white.

• The HUE key does not function with the PAL or SECAM color input source.

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Centering Adjustment

The three colors, red, green and blue must converge for correct projection. If they do not converge, centering adjustment is necessary.

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MAIN POWER switch (rear)

Front remote control detector

CENT R key

CENT B key

LIGHT

MUTING

PIC ONAUDIO OFF

NORMAL

PATTERN

VIDEO

ADBC

SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX

STATUS

DOT PHASE

APA

LCD LENS CONTROL

ZOOM

SHIFT

INPUT SELECT

SELECT

VIDEO/S VIDEO

1423

5867

SW NO/

10/0(ALL)

OFF/GROUP

RGB

SIZE

FOCUS

SYS SET

VIDEO MEMORY

SWITCHER

Rear remote control detector (rear) Control panel (inside the cover on the top)

MEMORY key

COMMAND

OFF

CENT

MEMORY

SHIFT

BLKG

RESET

FUNCTION

PICTURE CONTROL

BRIGHT

HUE

SHARP

INDEX

CONTR

COLOR

ONSTANDBY

ENTER

POSITION

VOL

ON key

Arrow keys (V, v, B, b)

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1 Turn the projector on by switching on the MAIN POWER switch and

pressing the ON key on the remote commander.

2 Set the projector to the pro-user mode.

For details, see “Pro-user mode (P)” on page 28.

3 Press the CENT R key.

The built-in CROSS HAIR test pattern appears and the red line will be adjustable.

Blue Green Red

R CENT ADJ

Hc:128

Hf:128

Hc:128

Hf:128

Vc:118

Hf:128

Vc:118

Vf:130

Vc:118

Vf:130

ADJ:

Red

Green

Blue

4 Press the arrow keys to move the red line until the red and green lines

converge and become yellow. The red line moves according to the direction of the arrow.

Blue Yellow

R CENT ADJ

Yellow

Hc:128

Hf:128

Vc:118

Vf:130

ADJ:

Blue

5 Press the CENT B key.

The blue line will be adjustable.

Blue Yellow

B CENT ADJ

Yellow

Hc:128

Hf:128

Vc:118

Vf:130

ADJ:

Blue

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6 Press the arrow keys to move the blue line until the blue and yellow

lines converge. The blue line moves according to the direction of the arrow. When all three color lines converge, the test pattern will become white.

B CENT ADJ

Hc:128 Hf:128 Vc:118 Vf:130

ADJ:

7 Press the MEMORY key.

The normal display is restored.

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Adjusting the Size And Shift of the Picture

The size and shift of the input picture can be adjusted to fit the screen in the pro-user mode only.

Note

When you connect multiple input sources to the projector, such as when using the switcher, adjust the picture size, picture shift and blanking for each input signal. The information about the input signal is shown in the INPUT INFO menu.

SIZE adjustment

Adjust the picture size if it does not fit the screen.

1 Press the RGB SIZE key.

(Use the RGB SIZE key even for the signal other than RGB.)

2 Adjust the picture size with

the arrow keys. V : The vertical size is

expanded.

v : The vertical size is

reduced.

b : The horizontal size is

expanded.

RGB SIZE ADJ COARSE       Hc:[80] Hf: 80 Vc: 80 Vf: 80

Picture

Screen

ADJ:

B : The horizontal size is

reduced.

To adjust precisely, press the RGB SIZE key again. The projector enters the FINE adjustment mode, and you can fine adjust the size. By pressing the RGB SIZE key again, the COARSE adjustment mode is resumed.

3 Press the MEMORY key to save the adjustment data.

Resetting to the initial preset size

The picture size of the video signal can be reset to the initial preset size by pressing the RESET key in RGB SIZE adjustment mode. (The picture size of signals other than the video signal cannot be reset.)

SHIFT adjustment

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If the picture needs to be shifted to fit the screen, adjust the position of the picture.

1 Press the RGB SHIFT key.

(Use the RGB SHIFT key even for the signal other than RGB.)

2 Adjust the shift with the arrow keys.

V : The picture is shifted

upward.

v : The picture is shifted

downward.

b : The picture is shifted

rightward.

B : The picture is shifted

leftward.

To adjust precisely, press the RGB SHIFT key again. The projector enters the FINE adjustment mode, and you can fine adjust the horizontal shift only. By pressing the RGB SHIFT key again, the COARSE adjustment mode is resumed.

Note

When the RGB or HDTV signal is input, the adjustable range of the vertical shift (V SHIFT) can be set to WIDE or NARROW by pressing the POSITION +/– keys. When the video, S video, component or SDI 4 : 2 : 2 signal is input, V SHIFT is automatically fixed to NARROW and the adjustable range of the vertical shift will become narrower than that of the RGB or HDTV signal.

RGB SHIFT ADJ COARSE V SHIFT: NARROW       Hc:[50] Hf: 50 V :MIN

ADJ:

Screen

Picture

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Blanking adjustment

3 Press the MEMORY key to save the adjustment data.

Resetting to the initial preset position

The position of the picture of the video signal can be reset to the initial preset position by pressing the RESET key in RGB SHIFT adjustment mode. (The position of the picture of signals other than the video signal cannot be reset.)

If the displayed picture is larger than the screen, cut off the excess parts.

1 Press the BLKG key. 2 Press the POSITION +/– keys or the BLKG key to select the part to be

adjusted.

• When you press the + key or the BLKG key, the position cycles through the following order: TOP n BOTTOM n LEFT n RIGHT n TOP ...

• When you press the – key, the position cycles in reverse order.

BLKG ADJ TOP       T:[50] B: 50 L:MAX R: 50

ADJ:

+ –

3 Adjust with the arrow keys.

• Press the v and V keys to adjust the TOP and BOTTOM positions.

• Press the B and b keys to adjust the LEFT and RIGHT positions.

4 Press the MEMORY key to save the adjustment data.

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Using the Menu

Adjustments and settings using the menu

The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. There are two menu modes: user mode and pro-user mode, to limit the menu items according to the level of the operator of the projector.

Basic Menu Operation

1 Press the MENU key.

The menu display appears. The menu presently selected is highlighted in blue.

VIDEO VIDEO MEMORY

PIC

CTRL

No.10 16:9 NTSC SIGNAL

SET

SETTING1

CONTRAST 80 BRIGHT 50

SET

SETTING2

COLOR 50 HUE 50

INPUT INFO.

SHARP 50

SEL: SET: ENTER

EXIT: M ENU

2 Use the v or V keys to select a menu, then press

the b key or the ENTER key. The selected menu appears. The setting items that are indicated in white cannnot be selected.

Menu items

VIDEO VIDEO MEMORY

PIC

CTRL

No.10 16:9 NTSC SIGNAL

SET

SETTING1

CONTRAST 80 BRIGHT 50

SET

SETTING2

COLOR 50 HUE 50

INPUT INFO.

SHARP 50

Setting items

SEL: SET: ENTER

EXIT: M ENU

3 Use the v or V keys to select a setting item, then

press the b key or the ENTER key. The adjustment menu or the setting menu (pop-up menu) appears.

To go to the next page

If there are two or more pages for a menu, the $ indication appears below the bottom item. Move the cursor to the bottom item with the v key, then press the v key.

To go back to the previous page

Move the cursor to the top item with the V key, then press the V key.

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4 Make adjustment or setting on the menu.

Menu Modes

To change the adjustment level

To increase the level, press the V or b key. To decrease the level, press the v or B key. Then press the ENTER key to store the level. The original screen is restored.

          CONTRAST: 80

To select an item

Use the v or V key to select an item in a pop-up menu. For some items, the result or effect of the selection is simultaneously reflected on the screen. For other items, press the B key or the ENTER key to confirm the selection. The selected setting is stored and the pop-up menu disappears.

Pop-up menu

VIDEO STATUS:ON

PIC

CTRL

PIC MUTING:OFF INPUT-A:RGB

SET

SETTING1

INPUT-B:RGB INPUT-C:RGB

SET

SETTING2

INPUT INFO.

SEL:

RGB COMPONENT HDTV-YPBPR HDTV-GBR

SET: ENTER

EXIT: M ENU

There are two menu modes for this projector.

User mode

This is the menu mode for end users. Only the minimum menu items for usual settings and adjustments appear in this mode.

No indication for user mode

VIDEO VIDEO MEMORY

PIC

CTRL

No.10

SET

SETTING1

CONTRAST 80 BRIGHT 50

SET

SETTING2

COLOR 50 HUE 50

INPUT INFO.

SHARP 50

The user mode is factory preset. By pressing the MENU key for the first time, the user mode appears.

16:9 NTSC SIGNAL

SEL: SET: ENTER

EXIT: MENU

Adjustments and settings using the menu

For details on setting individual items, see the relevant menu pages.

To clear the menu display

Press the MENU key or NORMAL key. The menu display also disappears automatically if no key is pressed for about one minute.

Memory of the settings

The settings in the menus are automatically stored in the projector memory. You can also store the settings by pressing the MEMORY key.

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Using the Menu

Pro-user mode (P)

This is the menu mode for advanced end users who know the operation and functions of the projector very well. The menu items for detailed settings and adjustments are provided so that they can get the most of the projector functions.

Pro-user mode indication

VIDEO

P D.PICTURE:OFF

PIC

CTRL

COLOR SYS:AUTO SET UP:0

PIC

SETTING1

COMPONENT FORMAT 

PIC

SETTING2

INPUT

SETTING

SET

Adjustments and settings using the menu

SETTING1

SEL:

SET: ENTER

EXIT: MENU

To set to the pro-user mode

1 Press the MENU key.

The menu in the user mode appears.

5 Press the MENU key.

The menu in the pro-user mode appears with the letter “P” at the top-left of the screen.

VIDEO

VIDEO MEMORY

PIC

CTRL

No.10

16:9 NTSC SIGNAL

PIC

SETTING1

CONTRAST 80 BRIGHT 50

PIC

SETTING2

COLOR 50 HUE 50

INPUT

SETTING

SHARP 50

SET

SETTING1

To reset to the user mode

Perform the same steps for setting to the pro-user mode, and set USER MODE in the SET SETTING 1 menu to NORMAL. Press the ENTER or B key to turn off the menu. When the MENU key is pressed again, the menu in the user mode appears.

SEL: SET: ENTER

EXIT: M ENU

2 Press the v or V key to select SET SETTING 1,

then press the ENTER or b key.

VIDEO STATUS:ON

PIC

CTRL

PIC MUTING:OFF INPUT-A:RGB

SET

SETTING1

INPUT-B:RGB INPUT-C:RGB

SET

SETTING2

 USER MODE:NORMAL

INPUT INFO.

  

SEL:

SET: ENTER

EXIT: M ENU

3 Press the v or V key to select USER MODE, then

press the ENTER or b key.

VIDEO STATUS:ON

PIC

CTRL

PIC MUTING:OFF INPUT-A:RGB

SET

SETTING1

INPUT-B:RGB INPUT-C:RGB

SET

SETTING2

 USER MODE:NORMAL

INPUT INFO.

 

SEL:

SET: ENTER

EXIT: M ENU

4 Press the v or V key to select PRO in the pop-up

menu, then press the ENTER or B key. The menu disappears.

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The PIC CTRL (Picture Control) Menu

[User/Pro-user modes]

The PIC CTRL menu is used for adjusting the picture. Items that can be adjusted are highlighted in green. You cannot select the items indicated in white.

VIDEO VIDEO MEMORY

PIC

CTRL

No.10

SET

SETTING1

CONTRAST 80 BRIGHT 50

SET

SETTING2

COLOR 50 HUE 50

INPUT

INFO.

SHARP 50

16:9 NTSC SIGNAL

SEL: SET: ENTER

EXIT: MENU

VIDEO MEMORY

Selects the number of video memory 1 to 10.

VIDEO VIDEO MEMORY

PIC

CTRL

No.10 16:9 NTSC SIGNAL

SET

SETTING1

CONTRAST 80 BRIGHT 50

SET

SETTING2

COLOR 50 HUE 50

INPUT INFO.

SHARP 50

The video memory is a part of the SET MEMORY, and stores 10 types of the aspect ratio, picture quality, etc. Select a video memory number 1 to 10, then the aspect ratio and picture quality that you adjust will be stored in the selected video memory. If you want to use the aspect ratio and picture quality data stored in the INPUT MEMORY, select OFF.

SEL: SET: ENTER

EXIT: M ENU

To select the number of video memory

After selecting VIDEO MEMORY, press the b or ENTER key. The following VIDEO MEMORY select menu appears. Select the desired number with the v and V keys, then press the B or ENTER key.

Z 

VIDEO MEMORY

4

No. LABEL



1

4:3 STSC SIGNAL 2 16:9 NTSC SIGNAL 3 4:3 SECAM SIGNAL 4 16:9 SECAM SIGNAL 5 4:3 PAL SIGNAL 6 16:9 PAL SIGNAL 7 4:3 PAL-M SIGNAL 8 16:9 PAL-M SIGNAL

SEL: SET: ENTER

EXIT: M ENU

Aspect ratios preset at the factory

The data for the following aspect ratios have been stored in each video memory number at the factory.

No. Aspect ratio

1 4 : 3

2 4 : 3

3 4 : 3

4 4 : 3

5 4 : 3

6 16 : 9

7 16 : 9

8 16 : 9

9 16 : 9

10 16 : 9

To change the video memory label (in Prouser mode only)

You can change the label of the video memory to match the memory contents.

Adjustments and settings using the menu

Contents of the video memory data

COLOR TEMPERATURE, D. PICTURE, V SHIFT WIDE/NARROW, COMPONENT FORMAT, COMB FILTER, DRC LEVEL, CONTRAST, BRIGHT, COLOR, HUE, SHARP, RGB SIZE, RGB SHIFT, BLANKING

When the VIDEO MEMORY select menu is displayed, select the number you want change its label and press the b key. The following display appears.



 [4:3 NTSC SIGNAL ]  ABCDEFGHIJKLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ . 0123456789-_*:

OKnN CANCEL

ENTER

SEL:

EXIT: M ENU

SET:

Move the cursor to the desired letter with the v/V/B/b keys, then press the ENTER key. The selected letter is displayed in the [ ] at the top of the screen. You can select up to 18 letters by repeating the same procedure. After selecting the letters, move the cursor to OK, then press the ENTER button. The display is returned to the VIDEO MEMORY select menu.

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The PIC CTRL (Picture Control) Menu

CONTRAST

Adjusts the picture contrast.

          CONTRAST: 80

The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the lower the contrast.

BRIGHT (brightness)

Adjusts the picture brightness.

Adjustments and settings using the menu

          BRIGHT: 50

HUE

Adjusts skin tones.

          HUE: 50

At high settings, the picture becomes greenish. At low settings, the picture becomes purplish.

SHARP (sharpness)

Adjusts the picture sharpness.

          SHARP: 50

The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture.

COLOR

Adjusts color intensity.

          COLOR: 50

The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower the intensity.

The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture.

Input signals and adjustable/setting items

Input signal

Item

VIDEO MEMORY

CONTRAST

BRIGHT

COLOR

HUE

SHARP

Y: Adjustable/can be set N: Not adjustable/cannot be set

* For the VPH-G90E model, the optional IFB-G90E Video

Interface Board is required.

Video or S video (Y/C)*

3.58 /

(NTSC

NTSC4.43

system only)

Component SDI 4:2:2

HDTV

RGB

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