Watching 3D Video - Mitsubishi Electric DLP 742 Series Basic Owner's Manual

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Watching 3D Video

Active 3D glasses are required. All glasses in use
at the same time must use the same control type.
Halogen lights, fluorescent lights, or direct sunlight can
interfere with operation of the glasses.
1.
Switch the TV to the 3D video device. Press INPUT
then highlight the icon for the 3D video device. Press
ENTER.
Note: Before watching 3D images from an Internet
source, it is important to establish the Internet
connection first before enabling 3D mode.
2.
Press MENU and select the Picture > 3D Mode menu.
3.
For Source Format, select Automatic and press
ENTER. Press EXIT to close the menu.
• If the image looks correct, the device is HDMI
1.4a compliant; always keep the setting at
Automatic for this device.
• For non-compliant 3D sources, open the
Picture > 3D Mode menu and select a source
format based on how the picture looks:
Side by Side
Two images, screen
split vertically
Top/Bottom
Two images, screen
split horizontally
Checkerboard
Blurry double image
(always required for
checkerboard signals)
4.
Press EXIT to close the menu.
5.
If the image does not appear correct (e.g., objects
appear to be moving in instead of out), open the
Picture > 3D Mode menu. Highlight the Reverse
setting for the current control type and press ENTER
to add a check.
6.
When finished watching 3D video:
• If your 3D video device is HDMI 1.4a compliant,
keep the setting on Automatic.
• If you manually selected a source format in the
Picture > 3D menu, open the menu again and
select Automatic or Off.
3. TV Features
Other Options in the 3D Menu
The Off settings disable output
Glasses Control
Off Settings from the selected emitter.
• Use Off to prevent IR interfer-
ence when using an external
emitter.
• Use Off for DLP Link if you are
not using DLP Link glasses.
2D+ Depth When selected, generates a simu-
lated 3D image from an ordinary
2D image. Adjust the effect using
the Depth setting. Requires use of
active-shutter 3D glasses.
Notes on Using 3D Video Settings
3D signals and 3D settings affect some TV functions.
Switch to a non-3D source to regain full TV operation.
If Source Format is set to Automatic or one of the
named 3D formats OR Source Format is set to Off and
the 3D video source is HDMI 1.4a compliant (picture may
still appear as 2D), the following limitations apply:
• Picture adjustments are limited. To make picture
adjustments while watching normal 2D images from
the device, temporarily set Source Format to Off to
make the full range of adjustments accessible.
• While receiving a 3D signal,
- The FORMAT key is disabled.
- The INTERNET key is disabled.
3D Safety Requirements
• 3D Glasses are NOT designed as sunglasses or
safety glasses and do not provide protection. 3D
glasses should be worn only when viewing 3D mate-
rial.
• Do not wear the wireless glasses in any situations
that require unimpaired visual perception.
• Children under the age of 5 should not view 3D
programming.
Under normal conditions, 3D viewing is safe for your movies
or games. Some people may experience discomfort,
however. To minimize the potential for experiencing visual
problems or any adverse symptoms:
• Read and follow any and all safety warnings that accom-
pany your 3D glasses or 3D source devices.
• Maintain a distance of no less than 2 to 2.5 times the
screen height measurement away from the display.
Viewing from too short a distance can strain your eyes.
• Take regular breaks, at least 5 minutes after every hour of
3D viewing.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, discontinue
3D viewing until the symptoms go away:
• nausea, dizziness, or queasiness,
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