BenQ W1080ST Projector User Manual


 
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Using the projector
Advanced picture quality controls
There are more advanced functions in the Picture > Advanced... and Display menus to be adjusted to
your preference. To save the settings, just press MENU/EXIT to leave the OSD menu.
Setting Black Level
Highlight Black Level in the Picture > Advanced... menu and press / on the projector or
remote control to select 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE.
The grayscale video signal is measured in IRE units. In some areas which use NTSC TV standard, the
grayscale is measured from 7.5 IRE (black) to 100 IRE (white); however, in other areas where PAL
equipment or Japanese NTSC standards are used, the grayscale is measured from 0 IRE (black) to 100 IRE
(white). We suggest that you check the input source to see if it is with 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE, then select
accordingly.
Controlling image clarity
You may have static or noisy projected pictures.
To achieve better picture clarity:
1. Highlight Clarity Control in the Picture > Advanced... menu and press MODE/ENTER on the
projector or remote control to display the Clarity Control page.
2. Press to select Noise Reduction and press / to set the desired value.
Noise Reduction: Reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players. The higher
the setting, the less the noise.
Setting a preferred color temperature
To set a preferred color temperature:
1. Highlight Color Temperature Fine Tuning in the Picture > Advanced... menu and press
MODE/ENTER. The Color Temperature Fine Tuning page displays.
2. Press / to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing / .
Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
Red Offset/Green Offset/Blue Offset: Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
3. To save and leave the settings, press MENU/EXIT.
Selecting a Gamma setting
Highlight Gamma Selection in the Picture > Advanced... menu and select a preferred setting by
pressing / on the projector or remote control.
Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness.
• Gamma 1.6/1.8/2.0/BenQ
Select these values according to your preference.
• Gamma 2.2
Increases the average brightness of the picture. Best for a lit environment, meeting room or family
room.
• Gamma 2.4/2.5
Best for viewing movies in a darkened environment.
• Gamma 2.6/2.8