JVC Projector DLA-X500R User Manual

							Fine-tuning the Image Quality
Adjusting the Output Value of the Projected Image (Gamma)
You can adjust the output value of the projected image with respect to the video signal input.
Example of gamma adjustment
The overall image appear brighter with respect to the original image, making the dark areas more visible.
.Increases the contrast with respect to the original image, creating a greater sense of depth.
. 1
Press the [GAMMA] button
0 Pressing the [GAMMA] button each time switches the setting in sequence.
0 You can also perform setting from “Picture Adjust”"“Gamma” in the menu.
* The setting value varies with the model in use, as well as the “Picture Mode”. Gamma Settings for Different “Color Profile”
 QColor Profile Selectable Settings
DescriptionStandard
Cinema
Animation
Natural
Stage
3D Cinema
3D Video
3D Animation
3D Stage
Off
Normal
Recommended setting for normal viewing.
Brightness Priority Places more emphasis on the brightness compared to the Normal setting.
Contrast Priority Places more emphasis on the contrast compared to the Normal setting.
Gradation Priority Places more emphasis on the gradation compared to the Normal setting.
Custom 1 to Custom 3 Fine-tunes the gamma setting according to the user’s preference.
x.v.Color Normal* Recommended setting for normal viewing.* When “Color Profile” is set to “x.v.Color”, the setting is fixed at “Normal”.
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The photos are for illustrative purposes only. Input Value
Output Value
A BAB 0 2550 255
ABAB
The photos are for illustrative purposes only. Input Value
Output Value PHOTO  
						

							Gamma Settings for Different “Color Profile”
 S RColor Profile Selectable Settings
DescriptionFilm 1
Film 1 Image is close to the characteristics of Eastman Kodak Company movie
films.
Film 2 Places more emphasis on the gradation compared to the “Film 1” setting.
Custom 1 to Custom 3 Fine-tunes the gamma setting according to the user’s preference. Film 2
Film 1 Image is close to the characteristics of FUJIFILM Corporation movie films.
Film 2 Places more emphasis on the contrast compared to the “Film 1” setting.
Custom 1 to Custom 3 Fine-tunes the gamma setting according to the user’s preference. Film 3
Film 1 Places emphasis on the gradation.
Film 2 Places emphasis on the contrast.
Custom 1 to Custom 3 Fine-tunes the gamma setting according to the user’s preference. 3D Film
Film 1 Places emphasis on the gradation.
Film 2 Places emphasis on the contrast.
Custom 1 to Custom 3 Fine-tunes the gamma setting according to the user’s preference. Standard
Cinema 1/Cinema 2
Anime 1/Anime 2
Video
AdobeRGB
Stage
3D Cinema
3D Video
3D Animation
3D Stage
3D Photo
Off
Normal
Recommended setting for normal viewing.
Brightness Priority Places more emphasis on the brightness compared to the Normal setting. Contrast Priority Places more emphasis on the contrast compared to the Normal setting.
Gradation Priority Places more emphasis on the gradation compared to the Normal setting.Custom 1 to Custom 3 Fine-tunes the gamma setting according to the user’s preference.
x.v.Color Normal*1 Recommended setting for normal viewing.
THX
3D THX THX*2
Video of the THX standard.*1 When “Color Profile” is set to “x.v.Color”, the setting is fixed at “Normal”.
*2 When “Color Profile” is set to “THX”/“3D THX”, the setting is fixed at “THX”.
Fine-tuning to the Preferred Gamma Setting
You can perform fine adjustments based on the selected gamma adjustment setting. 1
Press the [ADVANCED MENU] button to display the gamma menu
0 You can also perform setting from “Picture Adjust” "“Gamma” in the menu.42Adjust/Set>
MENUBACK
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Back Operate
Select ExitWhite2.2 Custom 1
Reset Bright Level Dark Level Picture Tone
Color Selection Correction Value Gamma
Picture AdjustGamma  
						

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Adjust to the preferred setting Item
Description Setting
Color Selection Select “Color Selection”, and select the color to adjust White/Red/Green/Blue
Picture Tone Adjusts the overall brightness automatically for a well-balanced result without compromising the gradation of the image. -16 (darkens image for an
underexposed effect) to +16
(brightens 
image 
for an 
overexposed
effect)
Dark Level
Adjusts the dark areas of the input image. (Each of White/Red/
Green/Blue can be adjusted.)
0 To do so, use the  H I keys to move the cursor. -7 (darkens the shadows) to +7
(brightens the shadows)
Bright Level Adjusts the bright areas of the input image. (Each of White/Red/ Green/Blue can be adjusted.)
0 To do so, use the  H I keys to move the cursor. -7 (darkens the highlights) to +7
(brightens the highlights)* Adjustment cannot be made when “Color Profile” is set to “x.v.Color”.
Selecting the Default Value for Making Adjustments
0 When one of “Custom 1” to “Custom 3” is selected in “Gamma”, you can select a “Correction Value”.
0 Select “Correction Value”, and press the  H I keys to select a correction value (setting value) as a base value for
adjustment.
0 For details on the correction value (setting value), please refer to  p. 41 and p. 42.
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Normal, Brightness Priority, Contrast Priority, Gradation Priority, 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, import
S R
When “Picture Mode” is set to “Film”:
Film 1, Film 2, import
When “Picture Mode” is set to a value other than “Film”:
Normal, Brightness Priority, Contrast Priority, Gradation Priority, 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, import 0 The smaller the value, the brighter the dark areas of the image will become. At the same time, the bright areas will
appear blown out.
0 Selecting “import” enables you to import gamma data that is created externally. The factory setting for “import” is
the same as the “Normal” setting.
For more details, please refer to our website.
http://www3.jvckenwood.com/projector/support/index.html About gamma adjustment
0When the gamma curve is a straight line:
The brightness and contrast of the video input will be
the same as that of the video output.
0 Area for which the gamma curve is above the straight
line (A):
Video output appears brighter than the input.
0 Area for which the gamma curve is below the straight
line (B):
Video output appears darker than the input.
0 Area for which the slope of the gamma curve is steep
(midtone) (C):
The grayscale range of the video output becomes
wider, and the contrast increases (D "D’). 43
Adjust/Set  C BA
D
0 255 0 255
D”
Gamma Curve
Input Value
Output Value
Dark
Dark Bright
Bright  
						

							Reducing the After-image of Fast-moving Images (Clear Motion Drive (C.M.D.))
Optimal interpolation according to the content is made possible with the new high-definition image interpolation
technique that supports 3D images.
For some scenes, interpolation may cause distortion in the image. In this case, set to “Off”.
. 1
Press the [C.M.D.] button
0 Pressing the [C.M.D.] button each time switches the mode in the following
sequence: “Off” "“Low”"“High”"“Inverse Telecine”" “Off”... Setting
Description
Off Interpolation is not performed.
Low Softens the image quality.
High Image quality becomes softer than that of the “Low” setting.
Inverse Telecine 60i/60p video images such as those of TVs and DVDs. Suitable for 
original  images 
that 

are 24-frame film sources.
0 Does not function for 24p video images. * C.M.D. is the abbreviation for Clear Motion Drive.
* The [C.M.D.] button is 
positioned 

differently on the remote control depending on the
model in use. (p. 17) Viewing High Contrast Images (Lens Aperture)
JVC has developed an image analysis algorithm, which analyzes the state of the video image in real time, and controls the aperture dynamically according to the image information.
This technology enables viewers to enjoy video images with enhanced contrast. 1
Press the [LENS AP.] button
Pressing the [LENS AP.] button each time switches the setting in sequence. Setting
Description
Auto 1 Image contrast is enhanced.
Auto 2 Places emphasis on the gradation.
Manual Does not perform dynamic control. Select this setting to perform adjustment manually. *1 Manual adjustment is disabled in the “Auto 1” and “Auto 2” setting.
To perform adjustment manually, select “Manual”.
*2 When the setting is changed to Auto after performing manual adjustment, the value set manually will be used as the aperture value for Auto. 44
Adjust/SetIntermediate Frame Generation Intermediate Frame Generation Interpolation Enabled Original Image INPUT INPUT  
						

							Adjustments and Settings in the Menu
Pressing the [MENU] button displays the menu.
Press the [JKH I] keys to select an item, followed by pressing the [OK] button to confirm the selection. List of Menu Items
Picture Adjust
I Picture Mode ....................................................................................................................................................  p. 35
9   Clear Black .................................................................................................................................................  p. 47
9    Lamp Power 
...............................................................................................................................................  p. 47
9   Lens Aperture .............................................................................................................................................  p. 47
9   User Name Edit ..........................................................................................................................................  p. 47
I Color Profile .....................................................................................................................................................  p. 36 Color Management .......................................................................................................................................... p. 48
I Color Temp. .....................................................................................................................................................  p. 48
I Gamma ............................................................................................................................................................  p. 41 Picture Tone ....................................................................................................................................................  p. 48
Dark Level/Bright Level ...................................................................................................................................  p. 48
I MPC Level .......................................................................................................................................................  p. 39
I Clear Motion Drive ...........................................................................................................................................  p. 44
I Brightness ........................................................................................................................................................  p. 49
I Contrast ...........................................................................................................................................................  p. 49
I Color ................................................................................................................................................................  p. 49 I Tint ...................................................................................................................................................................  p. 50Input Signal
I Input Level .......................................................................................................................................................  p. 50
I Color Space .....................................................................................................................................................  p. 50 I  Control with HDMI ............................................................................................................................................  p. 50
I

 Aspect ..............................................................................................................................................................  p. 51
I Progressive ......................................................................................................................................................  p. 51
I Mask ................................................................................................................................................................  p. 51
I 3D Setting ........................................................................................................................................................  p. 32 I Picture Position ................................................................................................................................................  p. 51 45
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							Installation
I Lens Control ....................................................................................................................................................  p. 27
9   Focus ..........................................................................................................................................................  p. 27
9   Zoom  ..........................................................................................................................................................  p. 27
9
   Shift ............................................................................................................................................................  p. 27
9   Image Pattern .............................................................................................................................................  p. 52
9   Lock ............................................................................................................................................................  p. 52
9   Lens Memory Select ...................................................................................................................................  p. 28
9   Lens Memory Save ..................................................................................................................................... p. 28
9   Lens Memory Name Edit ............................................................................................................................  p. 28
9   Lens Center ................................................................................................................................................  p. 52
9   Lens Cover    S   R ..........................................................................................................................  p. 52
I Pixel Adjust ......................................................................................................................................................  p. 53 I Installation Style ...............................................................................................................................................  p. 54
I Keystone ..........................................................................................................................................................  p. 54
I Pincushion .......................................................................................................................................................  p. 54
I Anamorphic ......................................................................................................................................................  p. 54
I High Altitude Mode ..........................................................................................................................................  p. 54 I Environment Setting .........................................................................................................................................  p. 30
9   Screen Adjust .............................................................................................................................................  p. 30Display Setup
I Back Color .......................................................................................................................................................  p. 58
I Menu Position ..................................................................................................................................................  p. 58 I  Signal Display 

..................................................................................................................................................  p. 58
I Logo ................................................................................................................................................................. p. 58 I Language ......................................................................................................................................................... p. 58 Function
I Trigger .............................................................................................................................................................  p. 59
I Off Timer ..........................................................................................................................................................  p. 59 I  ECO Mode .......................................................................................................................................................  p. 59
I

 Network ...........................................................................................................................................................  p. 59
I Remote Code ................................................................................................................................................... p. 60
I Lamp Reset .....................................................................................................................................................  p. 63 Information
I Information .......................................................................................................................................................  p. 6046
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							Picture Adjust
Picture Mode
You can adjust the image quality according to the type of video image you are viewing. Æ “Setting the Picture Mode”  （p. 35）
Clear Black
Adjusts the difference in brightness in an image electrically to produce an image with contrast. Setting
Description
Off Does not perform correction.
Low Mode with a mild effect.
High Mode with a strong effect.Lamp Power
The brightness of the lamp can be set to “Low” or “High”. 0 The factory setting varies with the “Picture Mode”.
0 Continuous use at the “High” setting may cause the lamp to darken faster.
Lens Aperture
JVC has developed an image analysis algorithm, which analyzes the state of the video image in real time, and controls the aperture dynamically according to the image information.
This technology enables viewers to enjoy video images with enhanced contrast. Æ “Viewing High Contrast Images (Lens Aperture)”  （p. 44）
0 Stopping down the aperture reduces the brightness and increases the contrast.
0 Setting range: -15 (stops down) to 0 (opens up)
User Name Edit You can edit the “User 1” to “User 4” names in the Picture mode. 0 Characters that are usable include alphabets (upper or lower case), numeric characters, and symbols.
0 Enter not more than 10 characters.
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Name
After entry is complete, select 
“OK” and press the [OK] button Selection CursorInput Cursor
Back Operate
Select Exit
OK All Clear Clear User Name Edit
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							Color Profile
By setting the “Color Profile” (color space information) according to the “Picture Mode”, you can fine-tune the image
quality according to the movie you are viewing. Æ “Setting the Color Profile”  （p. 36）
Color Management
Each of the colors is adjustable according to the user’s preference. Æ “Adjusting to the Preferred Color (Color Management)”  （p. 38）Color Temp.
For setting the color temperature of the video image. 0 When “Picture Mode” is set to “THX” and when “Color Profile” is set to “x.v.Color”, the setting is fixed at 6500K.
0 When “Picture Mode” is set to “4K 50/60p”, offset cannot be adjusted.
Preset Setting
Description
Xenon 1 to Xenon 3  S R
* Selectable when “Picture Mode” is set to “Film” or “Cinema”. Color temperature that 
reproduces  the characteristics of a xenon lamp
used in cinemas.
0 Xenon 1: A light source color that is emitted by a film projector
0 Xenon  2: A light 
source 

color emitted by a projector used for digital
cinema
0 Xenon 3: A light source color that looks cooler than that of “Xenon
2”
5500K to 9500K (9 levels in increments of
500K) Increasing the value enhances the blue tone of the video image, while
decreasing the value enhances the red tone.
Custom 1 to Custom 3 The color temperature of video images can be adjusted manually and
saved as one of the three customized settings.
High Bright Color temperature that gives priority to brightness.Custom
Setting
Description
Gain Red, Gain Green, Gain Blue Adjusts each color in the bright parts of the video image.
0 Setting range: -255 (reduces the red/green/blue tone) to 0
(enhances the red/green/blue tone)
Offset Red, Offset Green, Offset Blue Adjusts each color in the dark areas of the video image. 0Setting range: -50 (reduces the red/green/blue tone) to +50
(enhances the red/green/blue tone) Gamma
You can adjust the output value of the projected image with respect to the video signal input. Æ “Adjusting the Output Value of the Projected Image (Gamma)”  （p. 41）
Picture Tone
Adjusts the overall brightness automatically for a well-balanced result without compromising the gradation of the image. Æ “Fine-tuning to the Preferred Gamma Setting”  （p. 43）
Dark Level/Bright Level You can adjust the image quality to produce a sharp contrast in the brightness. Æ “Fine-tuning to the Preferred Gamma Setting”  （p. 43）48
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							MPC Level
You can enjoy natural, expressive 4K images with a stronger sense of depth. Æ “Adjusting Movies for Increased Expressiveness (Multiple Pixel Control)”  （p. 39）
4K e-shift Switches the display resolution. 0 Setting values: On (4K), Off (2K)
Original Resolution
For selecting a resolution for the content you are viewing. 0 Setting values: Auto, 4K, 1080p, 1080i/720p, and 480p
* The  default “Original Resolution” setting is “Auto”, which switches the resolution automatically according to the type
of signal input.
Enhance
For adjusting the high-frequency areas. Increasing the value enhances the definition for a sharper image quality. 0 Setting range: 0 to 100
Dynamic Contrast
For adjusting the medium-frequency areas. Increasing the value enhances the contrast for a more dynamic image
quality. 0 Setting range: 0 to 100
Smoothing For adjusting the low-frequency areas. Increasing the value enhances the blurriness of the image for a softer effect. 0 Setting range: 0 to 100
NR Prevents noise from becoming too pronounced. 0 Setting range: 0 (weak) to 10 (strong) Clear Motion Drive
For reducing the after-image, which occurs in a fast-moving scene. Æ “Reducing the After-image of Fast-moving Images (Clear Motion Drive (C.M.D.))”  （p. 44）Brightness
For adjusting the brightness of the video image. 0 Setting range: -50 (darker) to +50 (brighter)
* Adjustment cannot be made when “Color Profile” is set to “x.v.Color”. Contrast
For adjusting the difference in brightness to produce an image with contrast. 0 Setting range: -50 (little difference in brightness) to +50 (large difference in brightness)
* Adjustment cannot be made when “Color Profile” is set to “x.v.Color”. Color
For adjusting the color density of the video image. 0 Setting range: -50 (lighter) to +50 (deeper)
* Adjustment cannot be made when “Color Profile” is set to “x.v.Color”. 49Adjust/Set 
						

							Tint
For adjusting the hue of the video image. 0 Setting range: -50 (reddish) to +50 (greenish)
* Adjustment cannot be made when “Color Profile” is set to “x.v.Color”. Input Signal
Input Level
For setting the dynamic range (gradation) of the video input. 0 If the dynamic range is not appropriate, the bright areas become overexposed, and the dark areas become
underexposed. Setting
Description
Auto Sets the input signal level automatically.
Standard Select this setting if you are inputting video signals (dynamic range: 16 - 235).
Enhanced Select this setting if you are inputting PC signals (dynamic range: 0 - 255).
Super White Select this setting when inputting Super White-compatible device signals (dynamic
range: 16 - 255).* When Picture Mode is set to “THX”, the setting is fixed at “Super White”.
Color Space
For setting the color space of the input signal. Setting
Description
Auto Detects “YCbCr(4:4:4)”, “YCbCr(4:2:2)”, and “RGB” automatically.
YCbCr(4:4:4) Select this setting when inputting YCbCr(4:4:4) video signals.
YCbCr(4:2:2) Select this setting when inputting YCbCr(4:2:2) video signals.
RGB Select this setting when inputting RGB video signals.* The color space setting is YCbCr(4:2:0) during 3840×2160/50 Hz, 3840×2160/60 Hz input.
Control with HDMI (CEC)
For setting the HDMI link function. 0 Setting to “On” enables this unit to be operated via operation on the connected device, such as power on/off and
switching of input. 50Adjust/Set