Mitsubishi Electronics XD221U Image adjustment, Adjusting projected images, Color Enhancer

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Image adjustment

Adjusting projected images

To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHT- NESS):

You can make adjustments of the brightness of the projected image using the menu.

(See page 17 or 19 for the menu options.)

1.Display the QUICK MENU or the IMAGE menu.

2.Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the S or T button.

3.Adjust the selected option by pressing the W or X button.

To cancel the menu:

4.Press the MENU button.

CONTRAST

Select to adjust the contrast of the image. Every time the X button is pressed, the image becomes brighter and more clearly defined. Every time the W button is pressed, the image becomes darker and less clearly defined.

To adjust the tone of white (To customize the color tem- perature):

To set (and store) a user-defined color temperature, perform the fol- lowing procedure.

(See page 19 for the menu options.)

1.Select COLOR TEMP. in the IMAGE menu.

2.Press the W or X button to select USER .

3.Press the ENTER button.

4.Press the S or T button to select the desired setting.

5.Press the W or X button to adjust the selected setting.

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 for optimal adjustment results.

COLOR TEMP.-USER

CONTRAST R

0

 

 

CONTRAST G

0

 

 

CONTRAST B

0

 

 

BRIGHTNESS R

0

 

 

BRIGHTNESS G

0

 

 

BRIGHTNESS B

0

 

 

ENGLISH

BRIGHTNESS

Every time the X button is pressed, the image becomes brighter. Every time the W button is pressed, the image becomes darker.

To adjust the color (COLOR and TINT):

You can adjust the color of the projected image using the menu. (See page 19 for the menu options.)

1.Display the IMAGE menu.

2.Select COLOR or TINT by pressing the S or T button.

COLOR and TINT is selectable only when the input signal is

VIDEO.

TINT is selectable only when the NTSC or 4.43NTSC signal is input.

3.Adjust the selected option by pressing the W or X button.

To cancel the menu:

4.Press the MENU button.

COLOR

Use to adjust the color density of the projected image. Every time the

Xbutton is pressed, the color becomes darker. Every time the W but- ton is pressed, the color becomes lighter.

TINT

Use to adjust the tint of the projected image. Every time the X button is pressed, the image appears more greenish. Every time the W but- ton is pressed, the image appears more reddish.

To sharpen or soften the projected image (SHARPNESS):

You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 17 or 19 for the menu options.)

1.Display the QUICK MENU or the IMAGE menu.

2.Select SHARPNESS by pressing the S or T button.

3.Adjust the selected option by pressing the W or X button.

To cancel the menu:

4.Press the MENU button.

To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.):

You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu.

(See page 17 or 19 for the menu options.)

1.Display the QUICK MENU or the IMAGE menu.

2.Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the S or T button.

3.Select your desired color temperature by pressing the W or X button.

To cancel the menu:

4.Press the MENU button.

To cancel the menu:

7.Press the MENU button.

To enable the stored color temperature:

1.Set COLOR TEMP. to USER in the IMAGE menu.

About color temperature

There are different variations in white color. Color temperature is a way to show these variations in white. When the temperature is low, white appears reddish. When the temperature rises, white appears bluish. For example, you can change the temperature using the following procedures.

To raise the temperature: Increase CONTRAST B (blue) and decrease CONTRAST R (red).

To reduce the temperature: Decrease CONTRAST B (blue) and increase CONTRAST R (red).

If you set CONTRAST R, G, and B to negative values, the brightness of the image can't retain the original even when you maximize the value of CONTRAST in the QUICK MENU or the IMAGE menu.

Color Enhancer

You can set user-defined values for the brightness and hue using the menu. (See page 19 for the menu options.)

1.Display the IMAGE menu.

2.Select COLOR ENHANCER by pressing the S or T button.

3.Select USER by pressing the W or X button.

4.Press the ENTER button.

5.Select a setting you want to set.

COLOR

AUTO

ENHANCER

COLOR ENHANCER-USER

 

GAMMA MODE

DYNAMIC

 

 

 

 

BrilliantColorTM

10

 

 

 

 

RGB-COLOR

0

 

 

 

 

RGB-TINT

0

GAMMA mode

Use this setting to set an optimal gamma value and modulation of lamp power. The level of brightness can be adjusted for subdued colors.

DYNAMIC ............Select when viewing crisp, clear images in a

brightly lit room or strong daylight.

The level of brightness is adjusted to higher levels. NATURAL ............Select when viewing images of which colors are

more faithfully reproduced.

The level of brightness and vividness is adjusted to optimal levels.

DETAIL ................Select when viewing images of which brightness

should be kept relatively low, such as movies and music video clips.

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Contents XD221U Shock When using the projector in EuropeContents Important safeguards Place of installation Do not keep using the damaged projectorDo not look into the lens when the projector is operating Do not unplug the power cord during operationKensington Lock OverviewControl panel Terminal board 6 8 1012 Overview Bottom side Remote controlOperation range of the remote control Remote controlBattery installation Front projection, ceiling mounting InstallationLayout of the projector Front projectionProjector + DVD player or Hdtv decoder Basic connectionsProjector + AV device Projector + Computer Basic connectionsPreparation for projection Adjustment of the projection angleUsing the adjustment feet front PreparationBasic operation Power-onWhen fine streaks are seen on projected images Basic operation Wall Screen When connecting to a laptop computerContrast Menu operationQuick Menu Basic operation Quick Menu Color Enhancer Auto PresentationInformation menu Menu operationMenu Options Input Level Closed Caption *1 DYNAMIC, NATURAL, Detail Gamma ModeOver Scan Hold *2 User Lamp Time LOW Input Resolution Standard LOW High UserImage Advanced menu Basic operationImage menu Installation menu Video Signal Feature menuPassword Fucntion Cinema Mode AUTO/OFFSingal menu Signal User menuColor Enhancer Image adjustmentAdjusting projected images Gamma modeLPF Progressive filter Image adjustmentSimple method to adjust the image position BrilliantColorTMMagnify Advanced featuresPassword function FreezeConnection Advanced featuresSupervising and controlling by computer Major functionsWhen the projector is mounted to the ceiling Lamp replacementReset of the lamp operation time Lamp replacementInterval of lamp replacement No image appears on the screen TroubleshootingPower Status LPF TroubleshootingImages are not displayed correctly Others MaintenanceCleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Cleaning of the lensAbnormal condition IndicatorsNormal condition Specifications Replacement part SpecificationsConnectors Dimensional drawings unit mm What’s included in the boxVGA72 CGA84CGA85 VGA60Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

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