Mitsubishi Electronics HC1600 user manual Setting the aspect ratio, How to change the settings

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: Signal size
: Image area

Viewing video images (continued)

Setting the aspect ratio

You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal.

 

4:3

16:9

ZOOM1

ZOOM2

STRETCH

REAL

Original image size

Aspect ratio changes

Squeezed image is

CinemaScope image

Vista image is

Image is enlarged to

Input signal is

depending on the

is enlarged and

enlarged and

16:9 while the center

displayed in its original

 

input signal.

expanded to 16:9.

displayed together

displayed together

aspect ratio remains

size.

 

 

 

with subtitles.

with subtitles.

unchanged.

 

4:3 image (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, and PC)

Squeezed 4:3 (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p)

4:3 CinemaScope

 

 

 

 

(480i, 576i, 480p,

 

 

 

 

576p)

 

 

 

 

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

 

 

 

 

Sub Title

 

4:3 Vista image (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p)

16:9 image (720p, 1080i)

ENGLISH

•Bold frames are recommended modes.

•When ASPECT is set to AUTO, an optimum aspect ratio is automatically selected depending on the input signal.

• When ASPECT is set to ZOOM1 or ZOOM2, display position can be changed with or button on the remote control.

•When ZOOM1 or ZOOM2 is selected while 480i signal is input, the display area becomes smaller than that of other signals (such as 576i, 480p, and 576p).

•OVER SCAN and SHUTTER in the SIGNAL menu are not available in the STRETCH mode.

•This projector is equipped with a function to change the aspect ratio. If you select an aspect ratio that is inconsistent with that of the input signal, images around the screen edges may be hidden or deformed. When viewing original video works reflecting the authors’ intentions, you are recommended to keep their aspect ratios unchanged.

•It may be an infringement of the rights protected by the copyright law to project images compressed or enlarged by changing the aspect ratio in public areas, such as inside and outside shops and hotels, for commercial or public viewing purposes.

How to change the settings:

With the remote control:

1.Press the ASPECT button.

•Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from AUTO to 4:3, to 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM2, to STRETCH, to REAL, and back to AUTO.

•Some modes are not available with certain signals.

With the FEATURE menu:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(See page 24 for menu setting.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

opt.

 

 

 

 

 

SVGA60

1.

Display the FEATURE menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Select ASPECT by pressing the or button.

FEATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV MEMORY 1

3.

Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the or button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASPECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

To cancel the menu:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.Press the MENU button.

Important:

• When a 4:3 image is kept displayed for a long time before displaying 16:9 image, the afterimages of the black bars may appear on the 16:9 image screen. Consult your dealer in this case.

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Contents HC1600 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Important safeguards Important safeguards Inserting the batteries into the remote control Checking accessoriesPreparing your projector Overview Preparing your projectorControl area Terminal panel Bottom side Remote controlUsing the picture quality adjusting buttons Adjustment foot Front Lamp cover Adjustment feet RearFront of projector Rear of projector Using the remote controlOperational range of the remote control Reception angleAdjusting the projection angle Setting up your projectorSetting up the screen Basic setupTrigger terminal Setting up your projectorWith the Installation menu To cancel the menuWhen the aspect ratio of the image is When the aspect ratio of the screen isScreen size and projection distance Preparation Connecting the projector to video equipmentViewing video images Basic home theater system connectionViewing video images Connecting to a video player, etcConnecting to a DVD player or Hdtv decoder When a TV tuner or VCR is connectedConnection for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal Connection for video equipment having an Hdmi terminalPlugging in the power cord Projecting images To stop projecting When projected images are distorted to a trapezoidFollowing cases With the Feature menu Setting the aspect ratioHow to change the settings With the remote controlFor analog connection Connecting the projector to a computerPlugging the power cord Viewing computer imagesProjecting images Viewing computer imagesExample of the setting procedure for external output When connecting to a notebook computerAuto Position button Menu operation Image menu How to set the menusAvailable settings in the menus Menu operationFeature menu Installation menuAV memory Signal menuTo store the settings To enable the stored image quality settingsTo sharpen or soften the projected image Sharpness Adjusting projected imagesTo adjust the brightness Contrast and Brightness To adjust the color Color and TintTo adjust the ratio of change in brightness Gamma Mode Adjusting projected imagesTo adjust the tone of white Color Temp About color temperatureLPF To adjust the vertical positionTo cancel the password function Advanced featuresPassword function To enable the password functionReplacing the lamp Interval of lamp replacementReplacing the lamp Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slotsCleaning of the lens Reset of the lamp operation timeNo image appears on the screen TroubleshootingProblem SolutionImages are not displayed correctly TroubleshootingNo image appears on the screen Problem Solution Problem SolutionOthers Problem Solution Images are not displayed correctly Problem SolutionAbnormal condition IndicatorsPower Status Condition Possible Solution Normal conditionSpecifications Dimension drawings unit mmVLT-HC910LP ConnectorsReplacement part Option/not included in the box SpecificationsMitsubishi Projector Contact Information
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