Sony VPL-VW5000ES User Manual

Video Projector

4-477-222-12 (1)

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

VPL-VW500ES

Table of Contents

Location of Controls

Front/Right Side .................................3

Rear/Left Side/Bottom .......................4

Remote Control .................................. 5

Connections and Preparations

Installing the Unit .............................. 6

Adjusting the Picture Position ........... 7

Connecting to Video Equipment or a

Computer ...................................... 12

Projecting

Projecting the Picture .......................14

Turning Off the Power ................ 14

Watching 3D Video Images ............. 15

Using the 3D Glasses .................15

Using the Picture Position ................ 16

Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to

the Video Signal ........................... 18

Selecting the Picture Viewing

Mode ............................................. 21

Using the Menus

Operation through the Menus .......... 22

Picture Menu .................................... 24

Advanced Picture Menu ................... 29

Screen Menu ....................................30

Setup Menu ......................................32

Function Menu ................................. 34

Items Locked by Settings

Lock ........................................ 36

Installation Menu ............................. 37

Information Menu ............................40

About the Preset Memory ...........40

Using Network Features

Connecting the unit to the

network ..........................................41

Error Handling

Troubleshooting ................................42

Warning Indicators ...........................45

Message Lists ...................................46

Others

Updating the Software ......................47

About the x.v.Color ..........................47

About the simulated 3D feature ........47

Replacing the Lamp ..........................48

Cleaning ............................................51

Specifications ...................................52

Preset Signals ..............................53

Input Signals and Adjustable/

Setting Items ............................55

Compatible 3D Signals ...............56

3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting

Items ........................................56

Aspect Mode ...............................58

Storage Conditions of Adjustable/

Setting Items ............................58

Projection Distance and Lens Shift

Range ............................................60

Dimensions .......................................64

NOTICES AND LICENCES

FOR SOFTWARE USED IN THIS

PRODUCT ....................................67

Index .................................................86

Table of Contents

Location of Controls

Front/Right Side

Location of Controls

Warning indicators

a ON/STANDBY indicator

(page 45)

b WARNING indicator (page 45)

Connectors

c LAN connector (page 41)

d USB connector (page 47)

e HDMI 1/HDMI 2 connector

(page 12)

f REMOTE connector

Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control.

g IR IN connector

Inputs signals to control the unit.

h TRIGGER 1/TRIGGER 2

connector (page 37)

Others

i Lamp cover (page 48)

j 3D Sync Transmitter

Located on the inside of the lamp cover.

k Ventilation holes (exhaust)

l Ventilation holes (intake)

(page 49)

m Remote control detector

(page 7)

Front/Right Side

Rear/Left Side/Bottom

The buttons on the control panel have the same names as those on the remote control.

Control panel

a ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button

(page 7)

b INPUT button (page 14)

c MENU button (page 22)

d M/m/</, (arrow)/ (enter)

button (page 22)

e LENS button (page 7)

Rear/Left Side/Bottom

Others

f Remote control detector

(page 7)

g Ventilation holes (intake)

(page 49)

h AC IN socket (page 7)

i Projector suspension support

attaching hole (page 65)

j Front feet (adjustable) (page 10)

Remote Control

a LIGHT button

Illuminates the buttons on the remote control.

b Infrared transmitter

c ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button

(page 7)

d INPUT button (page 14)

e CALIBRATED PRESET buttons

(page 21)

f LENS ADJUSTMENT buttons

(page 8)

g POSITION button (page 16)

h RESET button (page 23)

i M/m/</, (arrow)/ (enter)

buttons (page 22)

j MENU button (page 22)

k MOTIONFLOW button (page 26)

l ASPECT button (page 18)

m COLOR SPACE button (page 28)

n COLOR TEMP button (page 26)

o GAMMA CORRECTION button

(page 27)

Location of Controls

p 3D button (page 15)

q REALITY CREATION button

(page 25)

r ADVANCED IRIS button

(page 25)

s CONTRAST ENHANCER button

(page 25)

t SHARPNESS +/– button

(page 26)

u CONTRAST +/– button (page 26)

v BRIGHTNESS +/– button

(page 26)

Remote Control

Connections and Preparations

This section describes how to install the unit and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc.

Installing the Unit

The installation distance between the unit and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features. Install this unit so that it fits the size of your screen. For details on the distance between the unit and the screen (the projection distance) and the size of projected video, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 60).

1 Position the unit so that the lens is

parallel to the screen.

Top view

Screen

Note

When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the distance between the screen and the unit or the zooming magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the unit.

2 Project an image on the screen and

adjust the picture so that it fits the screen (page 7).

Installing the Unit

Adjusting the Picture Position

Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.

Note

Depending on the installation location of the unit, you may not be able to control it with the remote control. In this case, point the remote control at the remote control detector of the unit or the screen.

1 After connecting the AC power cord to

the unit, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the unit goes into standby mode.

Connections and Preparations

Remote control detector

Tips

?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU,

• The

and M/m/</,/ (joystick) buttons on the side panel of the unit function the same as those on the remote control. The LENS button functions in the same way as the LENS ADJUSTMENT (FOCUS, ZOOM, SHIFT) buttons of the remote control.

• When adjusting the lens, each time you press the LENS button on the unit, the lens adjustment function switches between “Lens Focus,” “Lens Zoom” and “Lens Shift.”

Lights in red.

2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button

to turn on the unit.

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green.

Flashes in green for tens of seconds and then lights in green.

Adjusting the Picture Position

3 Adjust the focus.

Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (FOCUS) button to display the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the M/m/</, buttons.

4 Adjust the picture size.

Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (ZOOM) button to display the Lens Zoom adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust the size of the picture by pressing the M/m/</, buttons.

Tips

• When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation menu, you cannot adjust the focus, the picture size or the proper position by pressing the FOCUS, ZOOM or SHIFT buttons (page 37).

• When “Test Pattern” is set to “Off” on the Function menu, the test pattern is not displayed (page 35).

Note

Adjust the lens by using buttons on the remote control or the control panel of the unit. Never make adjustments by directly turning the lens with your hands, which may cause damage or malfunction to the unit.

Adjusting the Picture Position

To make the picture larger, press M/,. To make the picture smaller, press m/ <.

5 Adjust the picture position.

Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (SHIFT) button to display the Lens Shift adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust to the proper position of the picture by pressing the M/m/</, buttons.

Tip

Whenever you press the button, the test pattern disappears.

Note

When adjusting the window position, do not touch the lens unit, otherwise your fingers may be pinched by the moving parts.

To adjust the horizontal position

Press </,.

The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 31% of the screen width from the center of the lens.

Top view

31% 31%1 screen width

Connections and Preparations

: Picture position when moving the

picture to the left at maximum

: Picture position when moving the

picture to the right at maximum

Adjusting the Picture Position

To adjust the vertical position

Press M/m.

The picture projected on the screen moves up by a maximum of 85% or moves down by a maximum of 80% of the screen height from the center of the lens.

Side view

Range of movement of the projected picture

0.85V

0.31H Projected Picture

0.8V

0.31H

85%

1 screen height

80%

: Picture position when moving the

picture upward at maximum

: Picture position when moving the

picture downward at maximum

Note

The range to move the picture projected on the screen can be adjusted only within the octagon area illustrated below. For details, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 60).

H: Width of the projected picture V: Height of the projected picture

To adjust the tilt of the installation surface

If the unit is installed on an uneven surface, use the front feet (adjustable) to keep the unit level.

Tur n to

Front feet (adjustable)

Notes

adjust.

• If the unit is tilted up or down, the projected image may be trapezoidal.

• Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the front feet (adjustable).

Adjusting the Picture Position

Lens adjustment window (test pattern)

1.78:1 (16:9)

1.33:1 (4:3)

2.35:1

1.85:1

The dashed lines show the screen sizes of each aspect ratio.

Connections and Preparations

Adjusting the Picture Position

Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer

You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/ recorder, or PlayStation

equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the unit.

When making connections, be sure to do the following:

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Use the proper cables for each connection.

• Insert the cable plugs properly; poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself.

• Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

Computer

Right side of the unit

Equipment with HDMI output connectors

AV amplifier

Speakers

HDMI cable (not supplied)

: Video signal flow Use a high speed HDMI cable on which the cable type logo

Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer

to HDMI output

is specified. (Sony products are recommended.)

Notes

• Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p, DeepColor, 3D video and 4K video may not be displayed properly.

• When connecting an HDMI cable to the unit, make sure the input of the unit and the v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position.

• If the picture from equipment connected to the unit with an HDMI cable is not correct, check the settings of the connected equipment.

• If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both computer’s display and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor. For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer. For settings of the computer, consult with the manufacturer of the computer.

V mark on the upper part of the HDMI

Connections and Preparations

Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer

Projecting

This section describes how to operate the unit to view the picture from the equipment connected to the unit. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste.

Projecting the Picture

1 Turn on both the unit and the

equipment connected to the unit.

2 Press INPUT to display the input

palette on the screen.

3 Select the equipment from which you

want to display images.

Press INPUT repeatedly or press M/m/

(enter) to select the equipment from

which to project.

Example: To view the picture from the video equipment connected to the HDMI 1 connector of this unit.

To view the picture from Press INPUT

Equipment connected to the HDMI 1 connector

Equipment connected to the HDMI 2 connector

to display

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Turning Off the Power

1 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY)

button.

A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the screen.

2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button

again before the message disappears.

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat. First, the ON/ STANDBY indicator flashes quickly, during which you will not be able to light up the ON/STANDBY indicator with the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button.

The fan stops and the ON/STANDBY indicator changes from flashing green to remaining red.

The power is turned off completely, and you can disconnect the AC power cord.

Note

Never disconnect the AC power cord while the indicator is flashing. You can turn off the unit by holding the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button for about 1 second, instead of performing the above steps.

Tip

When “Status” is set to “Off” on the Setup menu, the input palette does not appear. Press the INPUT button to switch between input terminals in sequence.

Projecting the Picture

Watching 3D Video Images

You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, such as from 3D games and 3D Blu-ray Discs, using the optional Active 3D Glasses (TDG-BT500A).

Adjusting/Setting the 3D functions

You can adjust/set the 3D functions by pressing the 3D button on the remote control or with the “3D Settings” of the Function menu. For details, see “3D Settings” (page 34).

Using the 3D Glasses

1 Turn on the HDMI equipment for 3D

compatibility connected to the unit, then play the 3D content.

For details on how to play 3D content, refer to the operating instructions for the connected equipment.

2 Turn on the unit and project the 3D

video image onto the screen.

For details on how to project the image, see “Projecting the Picture” (page 14).

3 Turn on the 3D glasses, and then put

them on so that they fit comfortably.

For details on how to use the 3D glasses, see “Using the 3D Glasses” (page 15).

Tips

• The factory default setting for ”2D-3D Display Sel.” is “Auto” to allow projecting 3D video images automatically when the unit detects 3D signals.

• To convert 3D video images to 2D video images, set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “2D” (page 34).

Notes

• It may not be possible to display 3D video image, depending on the type of signal. Set the “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “3D,” and “3D Format” to “Side-by-Side” or “Over-Under” to suit the format of the 3D content you want to watch (page 34).

• Use the 3D glasses within the communication range (page 15).

• There are differences in perception of 3D video images among individuals.

• When the temperature of the usage environment is low, the 3D effect may be diminished.

1 Turn on the 3D glasses, and register

them on the unit.

For details on how to register the 3D glasses, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 3D glasses.

Projecting

2 Put on the 3D glasses.

3 Turn toward the screen.

Precautions for use

Misoperation may occur if:

• The viewing position is too far from the projector

• There are other communication devices, such as a wireless LAN (IEEE802.11 b/g/ n) or a microwave with a bandwidth of 2.4 GHz, near the unit

3D glasses communication range

Figure below indicate the communication range of the 3D glasses. If you try to watch 3D video images from a distance greater than the communication range or install the unit outside the communication range, the 3D glasses may not be able to display the images properly. Also, the distance varies depending on the environment of the room and installation environment of the unit.

Watching 3D Video Images

Top or side view

Projector

Using the Picture Position

10 m

You can store up to five combinations of lens settings (focus, picture size, picture position) and aspect ratio, and you can recall those

10 m 10 m

settings.

1 Press POSITION.

The Picture Position selecting palette is displayed.

2 Press POSITION repeatedly, or press

M/m/ to select the position.

The settings of the position selected is recalled. Store or delete the lens settings and aspect ratio in the “Picture Position” of the Screen menu (page 30). A position where lens settings and aspect ratio are not stored is displayed as “---.”

Using the Picture Position

Image of the lens moving

In the example below, the images with aspect ratio of 1.78:1 (16:9) and 2.35:1 are projected on a 2.35:1 screen.

When a 1.78:1 (16:9) image is input

When a 2.35:1 image is input

Press the POSITION button.

The 2.35:1 image expands to fill the screen.

Notes

• After you have selected and confirmed the lens position, the lens starts to move. Do not touch, or place anything near, the lens, otherwise it may cause injury or a malfunction.

• If you press any button on the remote control or the unit while the lens is moving, the lens stops. In this case, select the lens position again or adjust the lens manually.

• The Picture Position function is not guaranteed to reproduce the lens settings precisely.

• When you use the subtended screen angle of two or more aspects using lens zoom, install the unit within the specified parameters referring to “Projection distance” (page 61). With some setting positions, the range of lens shift may be restricted, even though the unit is installed within the specified parameters.

Projecting

Using the Picture Position

Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal

You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video signal received.

Press ASPECT.

Each time you press the button, you can select the “Aspect” setting.You can also select it using the menu (page 31).

Original image Recommended setting and resultant images

1.85:1

Squeezed 1.85:1

ASPECT button

1.85:1 Zoom

2.35:1 Zoom

2.35:1

Squeezed 2.35:1

Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal

Original image Recommended setting and resultant images

Normal

1.78:1 (16:9)

1.33:1 (4:3)

1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels

V Stretch

2.35:1

Projecting

16:9

When using an anamorphic lens

Squeeze

When using an anamorphic lens

Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal

Original image Recommended setting and resultant images

Stretch

Squeezed

Notes

• Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal (page 58).

• The aspect cannot be selected for an input signal from a computer, or an input signal with a resolution of 4096 × 2160 (page 53).

Notes on switching the “Aspect” setting

• Select the aspect mode taking into account that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that of the original image.

• Note that if the unit is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching the aspect may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, which are legally protected.

Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal

Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode

You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of video source or room conditions. You can save and use different preset modes for 2D/3D respectively.

Press one of the CALIBRATED PRESET buttons.

Setting items Description

CINEMA FILM 1 Picture quality suited to reproducing the highly dynamic and

clear images typical of master positive film.

CINEMA FILM 2 Picture quality suited to reproducing the rich tone and color

typical of a movie theater, based on the tones changed for FILM

REF A picture quality setup suitable for when you want to reproduce

faithfully the original image quality, or for enjoying image quality, without any adjustment.

TV Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports,

concerts, and other video images.

PHOTO Ideal for projecting still images taken with a digital camera.

GAME Picture quality suited to gaming, with well-modulated colors

and fast response.

BRT CINE Picture quality suited for watching movies in a bright

environment, such as a living room.

BRT TV Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports,

concerts, and other video images in a bright environment, such as a living room.

USER Adjusts the picture quality to suit your taste then saves the

setting. The factory default setting is the same as “REF.”

CALIBRATED PRESET buttons

Projecting

Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode

Using the Menus

This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus.

Operation through the Menus

The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with setting items appears.

1 Press MENU.

The menu window appears.

2 Press M/m to select a menu item, and

press , or .

The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. The item presently selected is shown in white.

3 Press M/m to select an item you want

to set or adjust and press , or .

The setting items are displayed in a popup menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in the next menu window.

Pop-up menu

Setting items

Operation through the Menus

Setting menu

Adjustment menu

Next menu window

Setting items

4 Make the setting or adjustment of an

item.

To reset the picture that has been adjusted

Select “Reset” from the Picture menu.

When the screen display appears, select “Yes” using < and press . All of the following settings are reset to its factory preset value: “Reality Creation,” “Cinema Black Pro,” “Motionflow,” “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Color Temp.,” “Sharpness,” and “Expert Setting” on the Picture menu

To reset the items that have been adjusted

Select an item in the menu screen, and display the pop-up menu, the setting menu, or the adjustment menu. Press RESET on the remote control to reset only the selected settings to its factory preset value.

Note

The RESET button on the remote control is available only when the adjustment menu or the setting menu is selected.

Using the Menus

When changing the adjustment level

To increase the value, press M/,. To decrease the value, press m/<. Press to store the setting and restore the original menu screen.

When changing the setting

Press M/m to change the setting. Press to restore the original screen. You can restore the original screen using < depending on the selected item.

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

Operation through the Menus

Picture Menu

The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.

Note

These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (page 55).

Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control.

Setting items Description

Calib. Preset [CALIBRATED PRESET]

You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of video source or the environment. You can save and use different preset modes for 2D/3D respectively. Cinema Film 1: Picture quality suited to reproducing the highly dynamic and clear images typical of master positive film. Cinema Film 2: Picture quality suited to reproducing the rich tone and color typical of a movie theater, based on the tones changed for Cinema Film 1. Reference: A picture quality setup suitable for when you want to reproduce faithfully the original image quality, or for enjoying image quality, without any adjustment. TV: Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, concerts, and other video images.

Photo: Ideal for projecting still images taken with a digital camera. Game: Picture quality suited to gaming, with well-modulated colors and

fast response. Bright Cinema: Picture quality suited for watching movies in a bright environment, such as a living room. Bright TV: Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, concerts, and other video images in a bright environment, such as a living room. User: You can adjust the picture quality to suit your taste, and save the setting. The factory default setting is the same as “Reference.”

Tip

Any adjustments to picture quality settings are saved for each input.

Picture Menu

Setting items Description

Reset Resets all currently selected Calib. Preset mode settings to their default

Reality Creation [REALITY CREATION]

Cinema Black Pro

Advanced Iris [ADVANCED IRIS]

Contrast Enhancer [CONTRAST ENHANCER]

Lamp Control Switches the lamp output.

values (page 23).

Tip

Reset does not affect settings saved for the Custom 1 to 5 items of “Color Temp.”

Adjusts the detail and noise processing of images. (Super-resolution function)

On: Adjusts the settings of “Reality Creation.”

Database: Select “Normal” or “Mastered in 4K.”

“Mastered in 4K” provides image quality suitable for Blu-ray Disc™ “Mastered in 4K” releasing from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Resolution: When you increase the setting value, the texture and detail of the picture become sharper. Noise Filtering: When you increase the setting value, the noise (picture roughness) becomes less prominent. Test: On/Off: Changes “On” and “Off” at a certain frequency to check the effect of “Reality Creation.”

Tip

The display position of status during the test works together with the “Menu Position” setting (page 32).

Off: The “Reality Creation” function is not applied.

Dynamic Control: Adjusts the range of movement of the iris (aperture).

Full: Automatically optimizes the iris (aperture) and signal processing

according to the brightness level of the input source. This results in a bright and high contrast image. Limited: Provides a slower movement of the iris (aperture) and lower brightness than “Full,” making the picture quality suitable for viewing in a dark room.

Off: The “Dynamic Control” function is not applied.

Brightness: The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower

the setting, the darker the picture.

Tip

After adjusting “Brightness,” set “Dynamic Control” according to the brightness of the room and the picture itself.

Corrects the level of bright and dark parts automatically to optimize contrast according to a scene. Increases image sharpness and makes image dynamic.

High/Middle/Low: You can adjust the contrast enhancer. Off: The contrast enhancer function is not applied.

High: Increases the brightness, and projects brighter images. Low: Decreases the brightness, and enhances blacks by minimizing

brightness.

Tip

Setting “Low” reduces fan noise, while also reducing energy consumption for longer lamp life.

Using the Menus

Picture Menu

Setting items Description

Motionflow [MOTIONFLOW]

Contrast [CONTRAST]

Brightness [BRIGHTNESS]

Color Adjusts the color density.

Hue Adjusts the color tone.

Color Temp. [COLOR TEMP]

Sharpness [SHARPNESS]

Smooth High: Provides smoother picture movement; especially effective for film-based content.

Smooth Low: Provides smoother picture movement for standard use. Impulse: Reproduces original picture quality. Provides cinema-like

picture, which may flicker. Combination: Reduces motion blur while maintaining brightness for high-speed picture content. True Cinema: Images, such as a movie created in 24 frames per second, are reproduced at the original framerate. Off: The “Motionflow” function is not applied.

Tips

• Select “Off” if the selected “Smooth High,” “Smooth Low,” “Impulse,” “Combination,” or “True Cinema” results in a distorted picture.

• Depending on the picture content, you may not see the effect visually even if you have changed the settings.

Adjusts the contrast. Higher values increase the sharpness in images, while lower values decrease the sharpness. You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST +/- on the remote control.

Adjusts the brightness of the picture. The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture. You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHTNESS +/- on the remote control.

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

The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.

Adjusts the color temperature. D93: Equivalent to 9,300 K color temperature normally used in TVs. Gives white colors a blue tint. D75: Equivalent to 7,500 K color temperature used as an ancillary standard illuminant. Gives a neutral tint between “D93” and “D65.” D65: Equivalent to 6,500 K color temperature used as a standard illuminant. Gives white colors a red tint. D55: Equivalent to 5,500 K color temperature used as an ancillary standard illuminant. Gives white colors an even redder tint. Custom 1 to 5: Enables you to adjust, set, and store your favorite color temperature. The factory default settings are as follows.

Custom 1: Same as “D93” color temperature setting. Custom 2: Same as “D75” color temperature setting. Custom 3: Same as “D65” color temperature setting. Custom 4: Same as “D55” color temperature setting. Custom 5: Setting that prioritizes brightness.

Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise. The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture, thus reducing the noise. You can make adjustments by pressing the SHARPNESS +/- on the remote control.

Picture Menu

Setting items Description

Expert Setting

NR (Noise Reduction)

MPEG NR (MPEG Noise Reduction)

Smooth Gradation Smooths the gradation of the flat parts of images.

Film Mode According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for

Gamma Correction [GAMMA CORRECTION]

Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture. Auto: Detects the noise level to reduce the roughness or noise of the picture automatically. High/Middle/Low: Select a setting according to the roughness or noise of the input signal source. Off: The NR (noise reduction) function is not applied.

Tip

The noise level may not be detected accurately with “Auto” depending on the input signal source. If the picture is unacceptable with “Auto,” select a setting from among “High,” “Middle,” “Low” or “Off.”

Reduces block noise and mosquito noise, in particular in digital signals. Auto: Detects the noise level to reduce the block noise and mosquito noise of the picture automatically. High/Middle/Low: Select a setting according to the block noise and mosquito noise of the input signal source. Off: The MPEG NR (MPEG noise reduction) function is not applied.

Tip

High/Middle/Low: You can adjust the smooth gradation effect. Off: The smooth gradation function is not applied.

playback. Auto: Suitable for reproducing the original picture movement. Normally, set this to “Auto.” Off: Plays back the picture in progressive format without detecting video signals automatically.

Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture. Select a favorite tone from 10 options.

1.8: Bright Produces a brighter picture overall.

2.0

2.1

2.2

2.4

2.6: Dark Produces a darker picture overall. Gamma 7: Simulates the gamma curve of film. Gamma 8: Increases the sharpness in images. Select this when you

watch in a bright environment, such as a living room.

Gamma 9: Produces a brighter picture than Gamma 8. Gamma 10: Increases the sharpness in images. Select this when you

watch TV programs, etc., in a bright environment, such as a living room. Off: The “Gamma Correction” function is not applied.

Using the Menus

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