Dream Vision Starlight 3 User Manual

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6.1 Menu Structure
MAIN MENUSUBMENUAVAILABLE OPTIONS
Picture AdjustPicture Mode(Movies)  Cinema1
(Vivid HDTV)  Cinema2
(SF movies or anims)  Cinema3
(Video programs)  Natural
(Concerts)  Stage
(bright lightning)  Dynamic
User1
User2
TH-PRO
Contrast-50 +50
Brightness-50 +50
Color-50 +50
Tint-50 +50
Color Temp.5800K
6500K
7500K
9300K
High Bright
Custom1
Custom2
Custom3
GammaNormal
A
B
C
D
Custom1
Custom2
Custom3
AdvancedSharpness 0 - 100
Detail Enhancement  -50 +50
Noise Reduction (SD only):
DNR 0 - 16
MNR 0 - 16
BNR On, Off
CTI (SD only) Off, Low, Mid, High
Color Management     Off
Custom1
Custom2
Custom3
Crystal Motion   Off, Low, High
Lens Aperture-15 - 0
Reset ProfileConfirm 
						

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Input SignalHDMI inputsInput Auto
(16 - 235) Standard
(0 - 255) Enhanced
Color Space Auto
YCbCr(4:4:4)
YCbCr(4:2:2)
RGB
Control with HDMI (CEC) On, Off
COMP. inputColor Space YCbCr 
RGB
SCART
Video / S-Video inputsNTSC Setup Level 0 IRE
7.5 IRE
Color System Auto
NTSC
NTSC 4.43
PA L
PAL-M
PAL-N
SECAM
PC input (XXXXXXX only)Auto Alignment
Tracking
Phase
Picture position Hor., Vert.
Picture PositionHorizontal
Vertical
Aspect (Video only)4:3
16:9
Zoom
Aspct (Computer only)Auto
Just
Full
V-stretchOn, Off
Over Scan (SD only)(2.5%) On
Off
Mask (HD only)2.5%
5%
Off
Film Mode (only 480i, 576i, 1080i)Auto, Film, Off
InstallationLens ControlFocus
Zoom
Shift
Test Pattern On, Off
Lock On, Off
Pixel Adjusthoriz. Red 1 - 7
horiz.Green 1 - 7
horiz.Blue 1 - 7
ver t. Red 1 - 5
vert. Green 1 - 5
vert. Blue 1 - 5
Installation StyleFront
Ceiling Mount (Front)
Rear
Ceiling Mount (Rear)
KeystoneHorizontal, Vertical
Screen AdjustOff
A
B
C 
						

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Display SetupBack ColorBlue, Black
Menu Positionselect position
Menu Display15sec, On
Line Display (input setting)5sec, Off
Source Display (active input)On, Off
LogoOn, Off
LanguageSelect between 12 languages
FunctionLamp PowerNormal
High
TriggerOff
On (Power)
On (Vstretch)
Test PatternSelect between 6 Test Patterns
Off Timer1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours
High Altitude ModeOn, Off
InformationInput Image Connector
Input Source name
PC Resolution
PC H Freq.
PC V Freq.
Deep Color Depth
Lamp use 
						

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6.2 Picture Adjust menu
Picture Mode
Three preset picture modes are available and they can be applied to any input. A picture mode retains the Picture
adjustments:
•Cinema1 setting is best suited for general movie watching.
•Cinema2 setting is optimized for vivid based in HDTV standards. Best to be used with animation or vivid movies.
•Cinema3 setting brings a cool tone to the picture. Best used with for sciences fiction movies.
•Natural setting for natural hues and tones. Best for dramas and video.
•Stage setting for live concerts or stage performances.
•Dynamic setting to be used when the room cannot be completely dark.
•TH-PRO  setting to obtain a non over-saturated colors in a dark environment. Optimized for movie projection.
Additionally, you can define 2 user modes to finely tune the projector to your video source and the ambient light.
•User1
•User2
Contrast
The contrast function is used to adjust the contrast between the light and dark areas of the displayed image. A 
correct contrast setting is important for good image reproduction. Adjust the Contrast value between -50 and 50.
Brightness
The brightness function is used to adjust the overall light output. Adjust the Brightness value between -50 and 50.
Color
The Color function (or Saturation) is used to adjust the color saturation levels. Adjust the Color value between -50
and 50.
Tint
The hue function is used to adjust the color tint to obtain true color reproduction. Adjust the Tint value between -50
(more red) and 50 (more green).
Color Temperature
Color temperature stands for the spectral properties of a light source. Low color temperature implies warmer
ambiance (more yellow/red) while high color temperature implies a colder light (more blue). This setting can be set
to:
•5800K: warm colors
•6500K. neutral colors, match current HDTV and Blu-Ray encoding.
•7500K: brings a bluish tinge to the picture, best suited for night scenes.
•9300K: cold picture best suited for computer and graphics.
•High Bright: select the brightest output mode available.
•Custom1
•Custom2
•Custom3
A Custom setting allows a fine adjustment of a Color Temperature by selecting in the Correction Value tab 5800K,
6500K, 9300K or High Bright. Adjust the Gain values (bright part) and Offset values (dark part) for each color Red,
Green and Blue.
Gamma
Gamma is the relationship between the color values of the data and the color values displayed. The Gamma
coefficient makes it possible to adjust the brightness of the midtones only without affecting the very bright and very
dark areas. If gamma is set too high, middle tones appear too dark. If it's set too low, middle tones appear too light.
The Gamma correction factor can be set to:
Accurate color temperature may require professional tools such as dedicated software and colormeter.
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•Normal: Standard tones
•Gamma A: rich dark tones.
•Gamma B: for film and movie projection.
•Gamma C: for film and movie projection with more detailed blacks than setting B.
•Gamma D: this setting is recommended for bright midtones and Computer like projection.
•Custom1
•Custom2
•Custom3
The Custom data can be set to:
•Correction Value: a unique value that will act as a gamma coefficient between 1.8 and 2.6.
•Gamma Adjustment: the gamma curve can be adjusted for each color Red, Green and Blue.
•Copy: copy the adjusted values to temporal memory.
•Paste: paste values stored in memory to current profile.
•Reset: reset to the default 2.2 gamma coefficient.
Gamma Adjustment can be copied from all modes. Paste can only be used for Custom modes.
Advanced
6.2.0.1 Sharpness
The Sharpness function is used to adjust the image sharpness of the picture. Adjust
the Sharpness value between 0 (soft) and 100 (sharper).
6.2.0.2 Detail Enhancement
Detail Enhancement function is used to improve the picture quality. You can set it
from -50 to 50.
6.2.0.3 Noise Reduction (SD video only)
DNR: Digital Noise Reduction. You can set it from 0 up to 16 to reduce the image
noise.
MNR: Mosquito Noise Reduction function is used to reduce the Mosquito noise on
the picture, generally found in compressed digital video signals such as television
broadcast or encoded movies. Adjust the MNR value from 0 up to 16 to reduce the
typical broadcast picture mosquito noise
BNR: Block Noise Reduction uses a large portion of the picture to reduce the digital
noise, this ensures a higher quality filter. Adjust the BNR value to On or Off.
6.2.0.4 CTI (SD video only)
Color Transition Improvement. Set it to Off, Low, Middle or High to reduce the color
smear (color contour correction). Caution: this function may alter the original picture
chrominance.
6.2.0.5 Color Management (TSL adjustments)
The Color Management gives the installer an unique calibration ease with the
integrated Color Adjustment menu: each primary and secondary color can be
independently calibrated to obtain a precise color balance in a snap.
Adjust the Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta Tints, Saturations and
Luminances and store them into Custom1, Custom2 or Custom3 profiles.
6.2.0.6 Crystal Motion Drive (120Hz)
The Crystal Motion function uses a 120Hz video processing to render a smooth and
clear motion for movies shot at 24Hz or HD movies at 60Hz. Set the correct level
between low and high for 1080p24Hz movies or Film mode input to obtain a clear
image.
Lens Aperture
The lens is equipped with a variable electronic aperture. This function is used to optically adjust the light output
depending on the viewing conditions and the light ambiance. Adjust from the correct aperture from partially closed
to fully opened.
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Reset values to their default settings.
6.3 Input Signal menu
HDMI Inputs
This menu is available if the selected active input is HDMI1 or HDMI2.
6.3.0.1 Input
Auto: The input dynamic range is automatically detected and configured.
Standard: Force dynamic range output to 16-235.
Enhanced: Force dynamic range output to 0-255.
6.3.0.2 Color Space
Auto: The source color space is automatically detected and configured.
YCbCr(4:4:4): Set color space to YCbCr 4:4:4.
YCbCr(4:2:2): Set color space to YCbCr 4:2:2.
RGB: Set color space to RGB 4:4:4.
6.3.0.3 Control with HDMI (CEC)
Off: By default the CEC communications are disabled.
On: Enables CEC communications to be sent to the projector through HDMI cable.
CEC: Consumer Electronic Control
Component
This menu is available if the selected active input is Component.
•Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr: Select this option if the COMP. input is connected to a component video signal.
•RGB: Select this option if the COMP. input is used with a RGB video source.
•SCART: Select this option if the COMP. and VIDEO inputs are used together to receive RGB+Sync signals from
a European SCART source.
Video / S-Video
This menu is available if the selected active input is either Video or S-Video.
6.3.0.1 NTSC Setup level
This function can adjust the black level of the signal to 7.5 IRE instead of 0IRE. 7.5
IRE is widely used for NTSC standard.
6.3.0.2 Color System
This function allows a manual selection of the color system to be used between
NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N and SECAM. The default setting is Auto.
When Auto is selected, the input format is automatically detected and the correct
color system is applied.
PC
This menu is available if the selected active input is PC (Sub-D15) input.
•Auto Alignment: Automatically adjusts Tracking, Phase and Picture Position
•Tracking: Adjust the horizontal size and display area of the picture.
•Phase: Adjust flickering and blurred pictures.
•Picture Position: Adjust the display position of the picture.
Picture Position
Depending on your source, you may find that the picture should be adjusted into the screen, adjust the horizontal
and vertical position of the picture into the screen.
Some signals may not be fully displayed, adjust this setting properly when necessary.
Aspect Ratio
When watching a movie or video program, you can manually set the desired aspect ratio to fill your screen. Select
the correct aspect ratio depending on your source:
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•4:3. The original source is considered as 4:3 format. Generally SDTV broadcasts and entertainments.
•16:9. The picture size is 16:9, generally most recent DVDs, Blu-Ray discs and HDTV broadcasts.
•Zoom. The zoom function is useful to zoom in the picture and eliminate black bars
Aspect Ratio applied to different source formats.
6.3.0.2 For PC sources
•Auto. Zoom the picture to fill either the screen height or the screen base which ever happens first.
•Just is a 1:1 mode, pixel to pixel mapping, no scaling.
•Full. Stretch the picture full screen.
Aspect Ratio applied to PC-signals.
V-Stretch (for Video sources)
•This setting is available only for SD and HD signals. If you enable this function, the original picture is stretched to
SDTV 4:3
(full frame)
SDTV 4:3
(with black bands)
SD or HD  SOURCE  ASPECT RATIO
SDTV 4:3
(compatible 16:9)
HDTV
(format 16:9)
HD signals
AR 2.35 or 2.404:3 16:9 Zoom
4:3 16:9 Zoom
4:3 16:9 Zoom
4:3 16:9
4:3 16:9NA
NA
XGA (4:3)
SXGA (4:3)
Sub-D15 or HDMI
ASPECT RATIO
1280x768Auto Just
Auto Just
Auto Just
SOURCE 
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fit an installation with anamorphic lens. The picture fills completely the projector panels, using the maximum
available resolution for 2.35-2.40 aspect ratio movies.
V-Stretch applied to SD and HD sources.
Over Scan (only SD) and Mask (only HD)
The standard definition (SD) signals generally use a frame which is larger than the visible portion of the picture, this
is to ensure a larger compatibility with old-fashioned scanning devices such as CRT-televisions. Depending on your
source, you may enable or disable this feature to hide the outer area of the picture. 
The Mask function available for high definition (HD) signals can hide the unexpected scaling artefacts generally
found in HDTV broadcast program. You can set it to Off, 2.5% or 5%.
Film Mode (only 480i, 576i, 1080i)
To provide a better video quality, you can manually set the Film Mode cadence when necessary. Set it from default
Auto setting to Film to force the Film Mode or set it to Off to disable it. This function is only available for interlaced
input signals: 480i, 576i and 1080i.
6.4 Installation Menu
Lens Control
This menu gives access to the control of the lens. Browse into this menu to adjust:
6.4.0.1 Focus
Adjust the lens focus to obtain a clear picture.
6.4.0.2 Zoom
Adjust the lens zoom to fill the screen with the picture.
6.4.0.3 Shift
Adjust lens shift to center the picture into the screen.
6.4.0.4 Image Pattern
If set to On, an internal pattern will be generated to adjust the current setting. If you
want to use an external generator, turn this option to Off.
6.4.0.5 Lock
Once the Lens is correctly set, you may lock this setting menu by turning the Lens
control Lock to On. Any attempt to access the Lens control menu will lead to the
display of a warning message.
Pixel Adjust
This menu allows a fine adjustment of the red, green and blue panels alignment. Horizontal adjustment moves the
selected color to the right, vertical adjustment moves it up.
•Horizontal Red (1 to 7)
•Horizontal Green (1 to 7)
•Horizontal Blue (1 to 7)
•Vertical Red (1 to 5)
•Vertical Green (1 to 5)
SDTV (2.35)
V-STRETCH
HDTV (2.35)16:9, Off On
16:9, Off On
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•Vertical Blue (1 to 5)
Installation Style
Flip the image to the left or right, up or down according to the projection state of the projector:
Front, Ceiling Mount (F), Rear or RearCeiling mount (R)
Keystone
Compensate for trapezoidal distortion caused by installation. Independently to the screen orientation, make sure
that the projector is not tilt more than 5% left/right and 15% up/down.
Screen Adjust
This setting corrects the color balance derived from the reflective characteristics of the screen without altering the
global picture settings. You may select:
•Off: No modification
•Mode A: slightly reddish
•Mode B: slightly greenish
•Mode C: slightly bluish
6.5 Display Setup Menu
Back Color
Configures the screen color displayed when there is no active input. Set to Blue or Black.
Menu Position
Upper left, Upper right, Center, Lower right, Lower left.
Menu Display
15sec: Display menu for 15 seconds before fade out.
On: Always display menu.
Line Display
5sec: Display the input settings for 5 seconds after input selection.
Off: Don’t display
Source Display
On: Display the source of the input signals after input. selection
Off: Don’t display.
Logo
On: Display logo during startup for 5 seconds.
Off: Don’t display.
Language
Choose the OSD language between: English, Japanese, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Dutch,
Swedish, Norvegian, Russian and Chinese.
6.6 Function Menu
Lamp Power
The Lamp Output function is used to configure the light output of the lamp. Select Normal to set the lamp to 150W
or High, 200W. To avoid any damage to the lamp, you can’t changed the lamp power within 90 seconds from the
projector startup or 60 seconds after lamp power change.
Trigger
The 12V trigger output can be used to control any 12V remoted compatible devices such as motorized screens or
anamorphic kits: The 12V trigger output is 12Vcc, 100mA. Select the trigger output behavior:
•Off: 12V trigger voltage state is always low.
•On (power):12V trigger state is high when the projector is powered ON.
•On(V-Stretch): 12V trigger is high only when V-Stretch is active. To be used with Anamorphic kits or 2.35
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Test Pattern
Display 6 types of test patterns. For checking the color condition and tone, and the pixels size. Use whenever
necessary.
Off-Timer
You can configure this automatic power Off function that will switch off the projector when there is no operation and
no signal.
Choose the duration of the timer between: Off, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours and 4 hours.
High Altitude Mode
Select this when the projector is in a location of low atmospheric pressure.
On or Off
6.7 Information Menu
Input Source
Displays the active video input.
Source
Displays the type of the current video input signal. If PC input is selected, this item cannot be displayed.
Resolution
If the active input is PC input., its resolution is displayed.
H. Frequency
In the case of PC signal, the horizontal frequency is displayed.
V. Frequency
In the case of PC signal, the vertical frequency is displayed.
Deep Color
Display the bit depth (color depth) of the video signals input from the HDMI terminals. Deep Color is not displayed
for YCbCr 4:2:2 signals.
Lamp Time
Displays the accumulated hours of usage of the lamp.
6.8 Expert Calibration
Expert Calibration is accessed using RS-232 or programmable IR-RCU. You can set a Calibration Profile