Projector Reviews

In the past we've been reluctant to provide the precise settings we have judged to produce the best image. But readers have been asking for this information, so we will provide it, apart from the color temperature setup numbers (if they are hidden in service menus accessible only by codes).

Keep in mind, however, that unit-to-unit sample variations, the viewing environment, and the source might render these recommendations less than optimum, though we hope they will provide a useful starting place.

We strongly recommend that you confirm the results on your sample by using one of the many display setup DVDs that are available, such as Digital Video Essentials. This will help you to set the user video controls correctly. Precision tools and an experienced calibrator, however, are still needed to precisely dial in the color temperature.

Keystone: Off
Image Shift: Off
Contrast: 45
Brightness: 54
Color: 50
Tint: 50
BrilliantColor: On
Gamma: Film
Overscan: Off
Advanced:
Iris: 18
Flesh Tone Correction: 0
Film Mode: On
Sharpness: Standard or Softer
Color Space: Auto (REC709*)
Color Temperature: 6500K
Color Gamut: Auto (REC709*)
Color Control:
Red gain 46, Green gain 47, Blue gain 50
Red offset 51, Green offset 48, Blue offset 50
Noise Reduction: Off
High Power: Off

*Most program material used in the tests switched the Color Space/Color Gamut to REC709 when they were set to their Auto settings.