Sony VPL-S900U Service Manual page 20

The PICTURE CTRL Menu
The PICTURE CTRL (control) menu is used for
adjusting the picture.
Unadjustable items depending on the input signal are
not displayed in the menu.
Note on the VPL-S900E model
The optional IFB-X600E Interface Board is required
for inputting the video signal. If you do not install the
video board into the unit, the video signal cannot be
selected.
When the video signal is input
V I DEO
P I CTURE CTRL
CONTRAST : 80
BR I GHT : 50
COLOR : 50
HUE : 50
SHARP : 50
D . P I CTURE : OFF
COLOR TEMP : LOW
COLOR SYS : AUTO
When the RGB signal is input
I NPUT–A
P I CTURE C TRL
CONTRAST : 80
BR I GHT : 50
GAMMA MODE : GRAPH I CS
COLOR TEMP : H I GH
Operation
1. Select an item
Use the V or v key to select the item, then press the b
or ENTER key.
2. Adjust an item
• When changing the adjustment level:
To increase the number, press the V or b key.
To decrease the number, press the v or B key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the original screen.
• When changing the setting:
Press the V or v key to change the setting.
Press the ENTER or B key to restore the original
screen.
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CONTRAST
Adjusts the picture contrast.
CONTRAST : 80
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast.
The lower the setting, the lower the contrast.
BRIGHT
Adjusts the picture brightness.
BR I GHT : 50
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture.
The lower the setting, the darker the picture.
COLOR
Adjusts color intensity.
COLOR : 50
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity.
The lower the setting, the lower the intensity.
HUE
Adjusts skin tones.
HUE : 50
A higher the setting, the picture becomes greenish.
A lower the setting, the picture becomes purplish.
SHARP
Adjusts the picture sharpness.
SHARP : 50
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture.
The lower the setting, the softer the picture.
D. (Dynamic) PICTURE
Emphasizes the black color.
V I DEO
P I CTURE CTRL
CONTRAST : 80
BR I GHT : 50
COLOR : 50
HUE : 50
SHARP : 50
D . P I CTURE : OFF
COLOR TEMP : LOW
COLOR SYS : AUTO
ON: Emphasizes the black color to produce a bolder
"dynamic" picture.
OFF: Reproduces the dark portions of the picture
accurately, in accordance with the source signal.
GAMMA MODE
Selects a gamma correction curve.
I NPUT–A
P I CTURE CTRL
CONTRAST : 80
BR I GHT : 50
GAMMA MODE : GRAPH I CS
COLOR TEMP : H I GH
GRAPHICS: Improves the reproduction of half
tones. Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.
TEXT: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for
images that contains lots of text.
COLOR TEMP
Adjusts the color temperature.
V I DEO
P I CTURE CTRL
CONTRAST : 80
BR I GHT : 50
COLOR : 50
HUE : 50
SHARP : 50
D . P I CTURE : OFF
COLOR TEMP : LOW
COLOR SYS : AUTO
HIGH: Makes the white color bluish.
LOW: Makes the white color reddish.
COLOR SYS (System)
Selects the color system of the input signal.
V I DEO
P I CTURE CTRL
CONTRAST : 80
BR I GHT : 50
COLOR : 50
HUE : 50
SHARP : 50
D . P I CTURE : OFF
COLOR TEMP : LOW
COLOR SYS : AUTO
Normally, set to AUTO.
If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color
system according to the input signal.
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Item Input signal
Video or Component RGB B&W
S video
(Y/C)
CONTRAST
BRIGHT
COLOR – –
HUE – – –
(NTSC3.58/
4.43 only)
SHARP –
D. PICTURE –
GAMMA MODE – – –
COLOR TEMP
COLOR SYS – –
: Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/can not be set
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