Adjusting the Picture Quality
Before
Most image quality settings are saved independently for each input source (Video, HDMI, Component, PC) and color mode. After you finish adjusting the settings for one input source, switch to the other input sources you’ll be using and make any necessary adjustments.
Input Brightness Settings
If the signal from connected equipment is weak and images appear dark, you can adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. You can adjust brightness and contrast for each image source and color mode.
The Brightness setting controls how much light is produced by the projector, and the Contrast setting adjusts the difference between the bright and dark areas of the projected image. The other settings in this section control how the projector interprets the light and dark areas of the picture.
Note: If Color Mode is set to Auto, these settings will not be available.
■Brightness
Image > Brightness
Adjust the brightness so it’s suitable for your viewing conditions. For example, if you’re projecting in a brightly lit room or onto an especially large screen, you may need to increase the brightness. Decrease the brightness for dark rooms or small screens; this also reduces power consumption and fan noise, and helps to prolong the life of the lamp.
■Contrast
Image > Contrast
This setting adjusts the difference between bright and dark areas.
■Auto Iris
Image > Auto Iris
When this setting is on, the light output is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the image. Select either Normal or High Speed to indicate how quickly you would like the projector to respond to changes in the brightness of the image. The setting is stored separately for each image source and color mode.
44 Making Detailed Adjustments
