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Using the projector
Advanced picture quality controls
There are more advanced functions in the
Picture
>
Advanced...
and
Display
menus to be adjusted to
your preference. To save the settings, just press
MENU/EXIT
to leave the OSD menu.
Setting Black Level
Highlight
Black Level
in the
Picture
>
Advanced...
menu and press / on the projector or
remote control to select
0 IRE
or
7.5 IRE
.
The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units. In some areas which use NTSC TV standard, the
grayscale is measured from 7.5 IRE (black) to 100 IRE (white); however, in other areas where PAL
equipment or Japanese NTSC standards are used, the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE (black) to 100 IRE
(white). We suggest that you check the input source to see if it is with 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE, then select
accordingly.
Controlling image clarity
You may have static or noisy projected pictures.
To achieve better picture clarity:
1. Highlight
Clarity Control
in the
Picture
>
Advanced...
menu and press
MODE/ENTER
on the
projector or remote control to display the
Clarity Control
page.
2. Press to select
Noise Reduction
and press / to set the desired value.
•
Noise Reduction
: Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players. The higher
the setting, the less the noise.
Setting a preferred color temperature
To set a preferred color temperature:
1. Highlight
Color Temperature Fine Tuning
in the
Picture
>
Advanced...
menu and press
MODE/ENTER
. The
Color Temperature Fine Tuning
page displays.
2. Press / to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing / .
•
Red Gain
/
Green Gain
/
Blue Gain
: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
•
Red Offset
/
Green Offset
/
Blue Offset
: Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
3. To save and leave the settings, press
MENU/EXIT
.
Selecting a Gamma setting
Highlight
Gamma Selection
in the
Picture
>
Advanced...
menu and select a preferred setting by
pressing / on the projector or remote control.
Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness.
• Gamma
1.6/1.8/2.0/BenQ
Select these values according to your preference.
• Gamma
2.2
Increases the average brightness of the picture. Best for a lit environment, meeting room or family
room.
• Gamma
2.4/2.5
Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment.
• Gamma
2.6/2.8
