5Setting the Video System, 8Signal Info

5Setting the Video System

The video input system mode is factory preset to “Auto”; however, a clear picture from the connected audio-visual equipment may not be received, depending on the video signal difference. In that case, switch the video signal.

Selectable items

Auto

PAL

SECAM

*NTSC4.43

NTSC3.58

PAL-M

PAL-N

PAL-60

*When reproducing NTSC signals in PAL video equip- ment.

Note

•The video signal can only be set in VIDEO or S-VIDEO mode.

•When “Video System” is set to “Auto”, you may not receive a clear picture due to signal differences. Should this occur, switch to the video system of the source signal.

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7Adjusting the Dynamic Range

An optimum picture may not be displayed if an HDMI- capable device’s output signal type and the projector’s input signal type do not match. If this should occur, switch “Dynamic Range”.

	Selectable items	Description
	Auto	In most circumstances, “Auto” should
		be selected.

	Standard	When the black levels of the image
		show banding or appear faded, select
	Enhanced	show banding or appear faded, select
	Enhanced	the item that results in the best picture
		the item that results in the best picture
		quality.

8Signal Info

Input signal information is displayed.

6Setting the Video Setup

Selectable items	Description
0 IRE	Sets the black level to 0 IRE.
7.5 IRE	Sets the black level to 7.5 IRE.

Note

•This can be used for a 480I signal connected to the COMPONENT terminal or the COMPUTER/ COMPONENT terminal.

•This can be used for an NTSC3.58 signal con- nected to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO terminal.

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XV-Z15000 specifications

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