I just received my Avia disc, and I really need some basic help.
Is the first time ever for me, and I am trying to calibrate a Nec LT150z.
I just attempted a basic calibration on the LT150z, and I am left with a lot of question marks...
Setup:
HTPC
VGA Connection to the LT150z
FL Day filter
Blackout material screen
Steps:
1) White Level (Contrast)
I have several different options:
- adjust the contrast on the service menu of the projector (which I tried) the global setting with numeric indication of the level (easier to track and record your optimal setting)
- use the individual contrast levels of Red Blue and Green in the service menu
- use the contrast level control in my HTPC. I have a WinXP HTPC, with a Radeon 7500 video card, and the 6071 drivers. I use Zoom Player, with overlay color control... I tested using Zoom Player to modify the contrast (or saturation or gamma) with absolutely 0 results... I tested it taking it down to 0, and I had no results... the picture just doesn't change.
Which one should I choose?
When the LT150z is projecting the test picture, the two top cells are brilliant white, or desappear, no matter how I shift contrast. If I bring it all the way down to 0 (global control) it just goes black.
What level should Brightness be when I start the process? Standard level?
Now that I am looking at the test picture with my Laptop, I can see the cells distinction neatly, as the two bars scrolling in the white bit at the bottom... When the LT150z is projecting the test picture, I just cannot see the bars, no matter how low or high I set the brightness..
2) Black Level (Brightness)
No problems here, I could see the bars quite clearly, and I found the perfect spot very quickly.
3) Sharpness
The button for Sharpness is grayed out even in the service menu... How do I control that on the LT150z?
4) Saturation
5) Hue
How do I control points 4) and 5)? The buttons for Saturation and Hue are grayed out in the service menu, and I cannot control them. When I change the values via Zoom Player, it doesn't change the picture... what can I do?
Thanks for anyone that will provide any advice...
Is the first time ever for me, and I am trying to calibrate a Nec LT150z.
I just attempted a basic calibration on the LT150z, and I am left with a lot of question marks...
Setup:
HTPC
VGA Connection to the LT150z
FL Day filter
Blackout material screen
Steps:
1) White Level (Contrast)
I have several different options:
- adjust the contrast on the service menu of the projector (which I tried) the global setting with numeric indication of the level (easier to track and record your optimal setting)
- use the individual contrast levels of Red Blue and Green in the service menu
- use the contrast level control in my HTPC. I have a WinXP HTPC, with a Radeon 7500 video card, and the 6071 drivers. I use Zoom Player, with overlay color control... I tested using Zoom Player to modify the contrast (or saturation or gamma) with absolutely 0 results... I tested it taking it down to 0, and I had no results... the picture just doesn't change.
Which one should I choose?
When the LT150z is projecting the test picture, the two top cells are brilliant white, or desappear, no matter how I shift contrast. If I bring it all the way down to 0 (global control) it just goes black.
What level should Brightness be when I start the process? Standard level?
Now that I am looking at the test picture with my Laptop, I can see the cells distinction neatly, as the two bars scrolling in the white bit at the bottom... When the LT150z is projecting the test picture, I just cannot see the bars, no matter how low or high I set the brightness..
2) Black Level (Brightness)
No problems here, I could see the bars quite clearly, and I found the perfect spot very quickly.
3) Sharpness
The button for Sharpness is grayed out even in the service menu... How do I control that on the LT150z?
4) Saturation
5) Hue
How do I control points 4) and 5)? The buttons for Saturation and Hue are grayed out in the service menu, and I cannot control them. When I change the values via Zoom Player, it doesn't change the picture... what can I do?
Thanks for anyone that will provide any advice...