Mitsubishi Electronics HC3000 Setting the aspect ratio, How to change the settings, Iris button

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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

Cinema Scope 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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For 480p,576p

For 480p,576p

For 480p/i,576p/i

 

Squeezed 4:3

 

 

 

 

 

 

(480i, 576i, 480p,

 

 

 

 

 

 

576p)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For 480p,576p

For 480p,576p

For 480p/i,576p/i

 

4:3 Vista image

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squeezed 4:3

 

 

 

 

 

 

(480i, 576i, 480p,

Sub Title

 

Sub Title

 

 

Sub Title

576p)

Sub Title

 

Sub Title

Sub Title

Sub Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For 480p,576p

For 480p,576p

For 480p/i,576p/i

4:3 Cinema Scope

 

 

Squeezed 4:3 (480i,

 

 

576i, 480p, 576p)

 

 

For 480p,576p

For 480p,576p

For 480p/i,576p/i

16:9 image (720p,

 

 

1080i)

 

 

•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.

•ZOOM1 and ZOOM2 work on 480p and 576p images only. They don’t work on 480i and 576i images.

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

•Display pattern changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the INSTALLATION menu. The table above is in the case of “720P(16:9).”

•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, 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM2, to STRETCH, to REAL, and back to AUTO.

•When the keystone adjustment is applied, the REAL mode can not be selected.

•Some modes are not available which certain signals.

With the FEATURE menu:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

opt.

 

 

 

 

 

SVGA60

(See page 24 for menu setting.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Display the FEATURE menu.

 

FEATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV MEMORY 1

2.

Select ASPECT by pressing the or button.

 

 

 

 

ASPECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

3.

Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the or

button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

IRIS button

The iris function adjusts the contrast optically by opening and closing the lens aperture. The iris can be switched between two modes, OPEN and CLOSE. When OPEN is selected, the image becomes brighter. When CLOSE is selected, black levels of the image are reproduced with more clarity though the brightness is lowered.

When you press the IRIS button, the current setting appears. When pressing it again while the setting is being displayed, the setting can be changed. It takes about 6 seconds for the iris to shift between OPEN state and CLOSE state.

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Contents HC3000 EN-2 When using the projector in EuropeContents EN-4 Important safeguardsEN-5 Cables Checking accessoriesInserting the batteries into the remote control Preparing your projectorControl area Terminal panel OverviewEN-7 Bottom side Remote controlUsing the picture quality adjusting buttons Preparing your projector continueEN-9 Using the remote controlOperational range of the remote control Reception angleAdjusting the projection angle Setting up your projectorSetting up the screen Basic setupEN-11 With the Installation menu See page 24 for menu settingTo cancel the menu Trigger terminalEN-12 Setting up your projectorWhen the aspect ratio of the screen is Screen size and projection distanceEN-13 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 Hdmi terminal EN-15Connection for video equipment having a DVI-D terminal EN-16 Plugging in the power cordEN-17 Projecting imagesFollowing cases When projected images are distorted to a trapezoidTo stop projecting EN-18EN-19 Setting the aspect ratioHow to change the settings Iris buttonEN-20 Connecting the projector to a computerPlugging the power cord Viewing computer imagesEN-21 Projecting imagesAuto Position button When connecting to a notebook computerExample of the setting procedure for external output Viewing computer imagesEN-23 Menu operationEN-24 How to set the menusAvailable settings in the menus Menu operationFeature menu Installation menuEN-25 EN-26 AV memoryTo 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 temperatureEN-29 To adjust the vertical positionTo cancel the password function Advanced featuresPassword function To enable the password functionCleaning the filter Using filterInstallation CleaningReplacing the lamp Interval of lamp replacementEN-32 To replace the lamp Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slotsCleaning of the lens Reset of the lamp operation timeEN-34 TroubleshootingNo image appears on the screen Problem SolutionImages are not displayed correctly No image appears on the screen Problem SolutionProblem Solution EN-35Others Problem Solution TroubleshootingEN-36 EN-37 IndicatorsNormal condition Abnormal conditionSpecifications Dimension Drawings unit mmEN-38 Replacement part Option / Not included in the box ConnectorsEN-39 Mitsubishi Projector Contact Information
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