Sony Projector Vpl Vw80 User Manual

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Projecting
Using the Supplied Software to Adjust the 
Picture Quality (ImageDirector3)
By using the “ImageDirector3” (supplied as a CD-ROM), you can make the desired 
gamma correction from a computer connected to the projector. Connect the REMOTE 
connector of the projector with a computer and start-up “ImageDirector3” on the 
computer.
For details on how to use the “ImageDirector3”, refer to the Help within the CD-ROM.
 You need to install the “ImageDirector3” on a computer beforehand.
 When...

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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...

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Using the Menus
1Press MENU.
The menu window appears.
2Press M/m to select a menu item, 
and press , or  .
The items that can be set or adjusted 
with the selected menu appear. The 
item presently selected is shown in 
yellow. 

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3Press M/m to select an item you 
want to set or adjust and press 
, or  .
The setting items are displayed in a 
pop-up menu, in a setting menu, in an 
adjustment menu or in the next menu 
window.
Pop-up menu
Setting items
Next menu window
Setting items
Setting menu
Adjustment menu 

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Using the Menus
4Make the setting or adjustment 
of an item.
When changing the adjustment 
level
To increase the value, press M/,.
To decrease the value, press m/

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Picture Menu
The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.
These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see 
“Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 79).
Note
Picture ModeYou can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of 
picture or the environment.
Dynamic: Vivid picture quality that enhances sharpness and contrast of 
the picture.
Standard: Standard picture quality that emphasizes on naturalness.
Cinema: Picture quality...

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Using the Menus
Cinema Black ProAdvanced Iris
Switches the iris function during projection.
Au to 1 : Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a 
projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.
Au to 2 : An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to “Auto 1”. 
The contrast of the scene becomes reduced.
Sensitivity: If “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected, either “Recommend”, 
“Fast”, or “Slow” can be selected according to the desired response 
speed with Sensitivity Mode....

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BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the picture.
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the 
darker the picture.
You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHTNESS+/– on the 
remote control.
ColorAdjusts the intensity of the color density.
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the 
lower the intensity.
HueAdjusts the color tone.
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower 
the setting, the more reddish...

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Using the Menus
Expert Setting Gamma Correction
Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.
Select a favorite tone from 6 options.
Gamma 1: Makes the scene much brighter overall.
Gamma 2: Makes the scene brighter overall.
Gamma 3: Makes the scene slightly brighter overall.
Gamma 4: Makes the scene darker overall.
Gamma 5: Gamma curve is set to a setting that makes the dark area of 
the screen brighter and is suited for when using a matt projection 
screen.
Gamma 6: Gamma curve is...

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Advanced Picture Menu
The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more.
RCP (Real Color 
Processing)You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the 
picture independently.
User 1, User 2, User 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.
Off: Cancels this feature.
For details, see “Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing”. 
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