1.

If you are using a digital display such as an LCD or DLP projector, use the

 

alternating pixels test pattern as a reference to adjust the phase and dot clock

 

on the display devices. Proceed to step 3.

2.

If you are using a CRT display, use the cross hatch test pattern as a reference

 

to converge the display.

3.

Set the ISM to output either the crop test pattern for 4:3 video or the

 

appropriate aspect ratio test pattern. Use the display’s positioning controls to

 

position the image so that you can see all sides of the test pattern on the

 

display.

 

 

For the best results of this optimizing procedure, do not use the ISM’s center

 

 

 

 

controls to position the image.

4.

Select an input. Use the ISM’s size and center functions to fill the crop or

 

aspect ratio test pattern.

 

 

If the input source is a DVD, set the DVD player to output a 16:9 aspect ratio,

 

 

 

 

see Setting up a DVD source below, before sizing the image using the ISM’s

 

 

size function to correct the aspect ratio.

 

 

When sizing and centering a letterbox movie video source, increasing the

 

 

 

 

brightness on the ISM makes it easier to see the top and bottom of the active

 

 

video.

5.

If the input source is RGB, use the horizontal and vertical detail adjustments

 

to increase the sharpness.

6.

For S-video and composite video inputs, set the ISM to output blue-only

 

video and to output the Color Bars test pattern. Using the blue Color Bars as

 

a reference, use the ISM’s color and tint controls to adjust the video’s color

 

and tint.

7.

For RGB video inputs, set brightness and contrast levels. See Picture

 

adjustments, earlier in this chapter.

8.

Save this setting into one of the user memories using the User Presets menu.

Setting up a DVD source

To get the best results when using a DVD as a video source, Extron recommends that the DVD player itself be set up to output an aspect ratio of 16:9 and not 4:3. Because all DVDs are mastered as 16:9, having them set up for anything else causes the player to internally scale and compress the signal. The DVD player’s scaling and compression defeats the advantage of having 3-2 pulldown detection in the ISM.

All sizing adjustments to correct the aspect ratio should be done using the ISM.

To change the output aspect ratio of most DVD players:

1.Enter the DVD player’s setup or action menu while the disc is stopped.

2.Select the 16:9 aspect ratio.

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Extron electronic ISM 182 manual Setting up a DVD source, Controls to position the image