Sony Projector Vpl Hs50 User Manual

							31Adjusting the Picture Quality
Projecting
Example: To adjust the contrast
For details on each adjustment, see “Adjust Picture” in the Picture   
menu. (1 page 37)
2Make the setting or adjustment on an item.
When changing the adjustment level
To increase the value, press M or ,.
To decrease the value, press m or 
						

							32Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing
Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color 
Processing
The Real Color Processing (RCP) feature allows you to adjust the color and 
hue of each target of the projected picture you specify independently. You can 
thus obtain a picture more suitable to your taste.
Tip
Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color 
Processing.
1Press RCP on the remote control.
2Press M or m to select “User 1,” “User 2” or “User 3,” then 
press 
,.
The RCP (Real Color Processing) window appears.
3Select the target color you want to adjust.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 described below to specify the target color.
1Press 
M or m to select “Color Select,” then press < or , to select the 
color you want to adjust among “Red,” “Magenta,” “Blue,” “Cyan,” 
“Green” and “Yellow.”
Only the portions that correspond to the specified color will be colored 
and the other portions will be displayed in black and white. The 
reference palette in the RCP window also shows the adjustable colors. 
Decide the target while you are watching the projected picture, and 
watching the reference palette as a guide.
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
ADJ PICMENU APA
RCPRESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
BRIGHT CONTRASTREAL COLOR PROCESSING
2 – 4
1 
						

							33Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing
Projecting
2Press M or m to select “Position” or “Range,” and specify it more 
delicate color and color range you want to adjust using 
< or ,.
4Adjust the color of the specified portions.
Press 
M or m to select “RCP Color” or “RCP Hue,” then adjust the color or 
hue of the portions selected in step 3 to suit your taste using 
< or , while 
watching the projected picture. The picture is returned to normal color 
during adjustment.
5After the adjustment is complete, press RCP.
The RCP window disappears and the normal picture is restored.
The adjusted data will be stored in a memory selected in step 2 and will be 
recalled later.
Tip
There are some limitations on selection of position and range.
Sel : Set : Exit :
RCP (Real Color Processing)Color Select : Red
Adjust
Adjust Position :
Range :
RCP Color : 0
RCP Hue : 0
Reference palette
Sel : Set : Exit :
RCP (Real Color Processing)Color Select : Red
Adjust Range :
RCP Color : 0
RCP Hue : 0
Adjust
Position : 
						

							34Operation through the Menus
This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the 
menus.
Operation through the Menus
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various 
adjustments and settings. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in 
a pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or 
in the next menu window.  If you select an item name followed by an arrow 
(
B), the next menu window with setting items appears.
To change the  on-screen menu language, see “Selecting the Menu Language.” 
(1 page 21)
1Press MENU.
The menu window appears.
Using the Menus
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
ADJ PICMENU APA
RCPRESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
REAL COLOR PROCESSING
2 – 4
1
MENU
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationPicture Mode : Cinema
Adjust Picture
RCP : O f f
Sel: Set: Back: Exit: 
						

							35Operation through the Menus
Using the Menus
2Press M or m to select a menu item, and press , or ENTER.
The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. The 
item presently selected is shown as a yellow button.
3Press M or m to select an item you want to set or adjust and 
press , or ENTER.
The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting menu, in an 
adjustment menu or in the next menu window.
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationStatus :
Language :
Input-A Signal Sel. :Component
Color System : AutoEnglish On
Sel: Set: Back: Exit:
ENTER
Sel: Set: Exit:
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationStatus : On
Language : English
Input-A Signal Sel. Center
Color System : White
orPop-up menu
Setting items
Sel : Set :
DynamicStandardCinemaUser1User2User3 Picture Mode
Setting menu
Contrast
Adjustment menu 
						

							36Operation through the Menus
4Make the setting or adjustment on an item.
When changing the adjustment level
To increase the value, press M or ,.
To decrease the value, press m or 
						

							37Picture Menu
Using the Menus
Picture Menu
The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.
Item Description
Picture Mode You can select picture viewing mode that best suits the type of 
picture or the environment.
Dynamic: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard: Recommended for normal viewing condition. Also select 
to reduce roughness when viewing the picture with Dynamic.
Cinema: Select for soft, film-like picture.
User 1, 2 and 3: You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit your 
taste and store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can 
view the picture with the adjusted picture quality by pressing the 
PICTURE MODE button on the remote control.
To store the settings
1Select User 1, User 2 or User 3.
2Adjust the items you want in the menus.
Items that can be stored are: “Adjust Picture” items and “Wide 
Mode” setting.
Tip
You can also adjust the picture quality in “Dynamic,” “Standard” or 
“Cinema,” and store the settings. To reset to the factory setting, press 
RESET.
Adjust Picture
Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, 
the lower the contrast.
Brightness The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, 
the darker the picture.
Color The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the 
setting, the lower the intensity.
Hue The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The 
lower the setting, the more purplish the picture becomes.
Sharpness The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, 
the softer the picture.
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationPicture Mode : Cinema
Adjust Picture
RCP : O f f
Sel: Set: Back: Exit:
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationAdjust Picture CinemaContrast : 80Brightness : 50Color : 50Hue : 50Sharpness : 50Black Level Adj. : O f f
Gamma Correction : Off
Color Temp : Low
DDE : Film
Cinema Black Pro
Sel: Set: Back: Exit:
Adjust Picture menu 
						

							38Picture Menu
Adjust Picture
Black Level Adj 
(Adjust)Emphasizes black color to produce a bolder “dynamic” picture. Set 
according to the input signal source.
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.
Off: Cancels this feature.
Gamma Correction Selects a favorite tone from three options.
Off: The feature does not function.
Gamma1: Makes the dark portion of a scene a little brighter.
Gamma2: Makes the dark portion of a scene brighter than that in 
Gamma1.
Gamma3: Makes the whole scene brighter.
For the VPL-HS51 only
Using the specified controller, “ImageDirector*” supplied as a CD-
ROM allows you to adjust, set and store a favorite tone. Adjustable 
range is limited.
* For detailed operations of “ImageDirector,” refer to the Operating 
Instructions stored in the supplied CD-ROM. “ImageDirector” 
cannot be used with Macintosh.
Color Temp.High: Gives the white colors a blue tint.
Middle: Gives the white colors a neutral tint.
Low: Gives the white colors a red tint.
Custom1, Custom2, Custom3: Enables you to adjust, set and store 
the favorite color temperature.
DDE (Dynamic Detail 
Enhancer)Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace format without converting.
Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to a 
progressive format.
Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down 
film sources with smooth picture movement. When the video 
signal with a format other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, 
“Progressive” is automatically selected.
Cinema Black ProAdvanced Iris
Switches the iris function during projection.
Off: Normal contrast.
On: Enhances the black by emphasizing the contrast.
Au t o : Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a 
projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.
Lamp Control
Switches the lamp wattage during projection.
High: Normal wattage.
Low: Enhances the black by reducing the lamp wattage.
Tip
If “Lamp Control” is set to “Low,” the next time the power is turned 
on, the lamp will use the “High” setting initially, and then go to 
“Low.” Item Description 
						

							39Picture Menu
Using the Menus
RCP (Real Color 
Processing)You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the 
picture independently.
Off: Cancels this feature.
User 1, 2 and 3: You can adjust the picture using Real Color 
Processing and store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you 
can view the picture with the adjusted picture quality.
For details, see “Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color 
Processing.” (1 page 32) Item Description 
						

							40Signal Menu
Signal Menu
The Signal menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of 
the picture, and select wide screen mode, etc
.
Item Description
Adjust Signal
Dot Phase Adjusts the picture from a computer for clearer picture after it is 
adjusted by pressing the APA button.
H Size Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a computer. The 
higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower the setting, the 
narrower the picture.
Shift As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the picture moves to the 
right, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves to the left. Use 
< or , to adjust the horizontal position.
As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the picture moves up, and as 
the setting decreases, the picture moves down. Use M or m to adjust 
the vertical position.
Wide Mode You can select the wide screen mode.
Full: A picture squeezed to 4:3 is diplayed with the correct aspect.
Normal: The 4:3 aspect ratio picture is displayed to fill the vertical 
screen size.
Wide Zoom: The 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged and the upper 
and lower portions are compressed to fit the 16:9 screen.
Zoom: The 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and 
horizontally at the equal ratio to fill the 16:9 screen.
Subtitle: The subtitle area is compressed and displayed at the lower 
part of the screen.
V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the picture in wide screen mode. As 
the setting increases, the picture moves up. As the setting decreases, 
the picture moves down.
Note
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” or “Subtitle” is selected.
Title Area Adjusts the subtitle area. As the setting increases, the subtitle area 
moves up. As the setting decreases, the subtitle area moves down.
Note
This item is adjustable only when “Subtitle” is selected.
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationAdjust SignalWide Mode :
V Position : 0Zoom
Sel: Set: Back: Exit:
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationAdjust SignalDot Phase :
H Size : 1344
Shift : H :204 V:34 24
Sel: Set: Back: Exit:
Adjust Signal menu