Anthem Ltx-500 Lcos Projector Instructions

							 
 
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SettingsOthers
Setting Menu
Item values shown in  are factory settings.
● Items that can be confi gured differ according to the input signals.
Picture Adjust 
01 Picture Mode
Adjusts the pattern of the projected image.
Cinema1, Cinema2, Natural, Stage, Dynamic, User1, User2, User3 and THX.
02 Contrast
Adjusts the contrast of the projected image.
(Black) –50 to 50 (White)
03 Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the projected image. 
(Darken) –50 to 50 (Brighten)
04 Color
Adjusts the color density of the projected image. 
(Lighten) –50 to 50 (Darken)
05 Tint
Adjusts the hue of the projected image.


(Red) –50 to 50 (Green) 
● lContrastz, lBrightnessz, lColorz and lTintz
can also be confi gured from the remote control. (P16) 
						

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Setting Menu (Continued)
Picture Adjust > Color Temp.
06 Color Temp.
Sets the color temperature of the projected image. (Cannot set when the “Picture Mode” in “THX”.)
5800KSelect this to give a reddish tinge to the 
image.
Only offset can be set. 6500KSelect this to have a balanced image.
7500KSelect this to give a bluish tinge to the 
image.
9300KSelect this to give a greater bluish tinge 
than 7500K.
High BrightSelect this to get the brightest image.
Custom 1Gain
(Bright part)Red(Less red) –255 to 0 (More red)
Green(Less green) –255 to 0 (More green)
Blue(Less blue) –255 to 0 (More blue)
Offset
(Dark part)Red(Less red) –50 to 50 (More red)
Green(Less green) –50 to 50 (More green)
Blue(Less blue) –50 to 50 (More blue)
Custom 2Gain
(Bright part)Red(Less red) –255 to 0 (More red)
Green(Less green) –255 to 0 (More green)
Blue(Less blue) –255 to 0 (More blue)
Offset
(Dark part)Red(Less red) –50 to 50 (More red)
Green(Less green) –50 to 50 (More green)
Blue(Less blue) –50 to 50 (More blue)
Custom 3Gain
(Bright part)Red(Less red) –255 to 0 (More red)
Green(Less green) –255 to 0 (More green)
Blue(Less blue) –255 to 0 (More blue)
Offset
(Dark part)Red(Less red) –50 to 50 (More red)
Green(Less green) –50 to 50 (More green)
Blue(Less blue) –50 to 50 (More blue)
● The red, green and blue colors can be adjusted and registered respectively.
● This setting can also be confi gured from the remote control. (P16) 
						

							 
 
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Picture Adjust > Gamma
07 Gamma
Sets the gradation characteristics of the projected image. (Cannot set when the 
lPicture Mode” in 
lTHX
z.) 
NormalFor normal circumstances, select this
setting.
Gamma adjustment cannot be performed, 
and only copy is valid. ASet gamma to 
lA
z.
BSet gamma to 
lB
z.
CSet gamma to 
lC
z.
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
(Gamma Setup)Three different kinds of gamma can be set according to your preferences.
Correction 
ValueThe coeffi cient (1.8 to 2.6) of the gamma curve can be selected.
Gamma 
Adjustment*The gamma curve for the colors (Red, Green, Blue) can be adjusted 
separately.
Adjusting 
lWhite
z will adjust for all 
lRed, Green, Blue
z values. The 
gamma curve displays the value for 
lGreen
z.
CopyCopy the adjusted gamma data.
PastePaste the copied gamma data.
Reset Return the gamma coefficients to the values 2.2 set by 
lCorrection 
Value
z.
● lNormalz is suitable for normal circumstances but other settings can be selected according to your preferences.
● This setting can also be confi gured from the remote control. (P16)
 
lGamma Adjustmentz 




æ
Select the reference gamma curve coeffi cient (1.8 j 2.6) in lCorrection Valuez.




ç
Select the color to be adjusted in the gamma adjustment screen.




è
Adjust the gamma curve in the gamma curve adjustment screen.




é
To end
● If gamma curve is adjusted repeatedly, calculation errors will be accumulated and the gamma curve may not be able to 
      revert back to its original form. In that case, select lReset”.
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512
50
100(%)A 
B
C
0
2.2 Gamma
Correction Value
White
Red
Geen
Blue
Copy
Paste
Reset Normal
Costom1
Costom2
Costom3 Picture Adjust
ExitMENUBACKBackSelectOperateTESTCheckBefore
 1023
512
50
100(%)A 
B
C
0
2.2 Gamma
Correction Value
White
Red
Geen
Blue
Copy
Paste
Reset Normal
Costom1
Costom2
Costom3 Picture Adjust
Input:   10%
Output:100ExitMENUBACKBackSelect
OperateTESTCheckBeforeBack
 1023
512
50
100(%)A 
B
C
0
2.2 Gamma
Correction Value
White
Red
Geen
Blue
Copy
Paste
Reset Normal
Costom1
Costom2
Costom3 Picture Adjust
Input:   50%
Output: 580
ExitMENUBACKBackSelect
OperateTESTCheckBack
After
Select the point where the gradation (brightness) 
is to be adjusted with the 
 /  buttons.Adjust the gradation (brightness) with 
the  /  buttons.
BACKBACKOKYe s
No  Save gamma data?
● You can switch between lBeforez and lAfterz using the [TEST] button of the remote control. 
						

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Picture Adjust 
08 Advanced
Adjusts the contours of the image, detailed composition of the image and image color. (Cannot set when the “Picture Mode” 
in “THX”.)
SharpnessSharpness(Soft) 0

to

100 (Sharp) Adjusts the outline of image.
Detail 
Enhancement(Soft) –50

to

50 (Strong) Emphasizes the details of image.
NR*RNR(Soft) 0

to

16 (Strong)Adjusts the intensity of removing 
image noise.
MNR(Soft) 0

to

16 (Strong)Adjusts the intensity of removing 
mosquito noise.
BNROn Reduces block noise.
Off Input signal remains unchanged.
CTI*OffInput signal remains unchanged.
Low
Reduces color smear. Middle
High

In case of HD signals or PC signals, NR and CTI cannot be set.
● Abbreviations
    NR: Noise Reduction       RNR: Random Noise Reduction       MNR: Mosquito Noise Reduction
    BNR: Block Noise Reduction       CTI: Color Transient Improvement
Color Management*Off
The image color cannot be adjusted.
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3PauseOff
Video mode
On
Still mode
Color 
Management 
Adjustment*Values of each color can be adjusted (lRed, 
Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue and Magentaz).
All Reset
Return to the factory settings.

About “Color Management ”
    Cannot set when the “Picture Mode” in “Cinema1”.
09 Lens Aperture
(Dark) -15 to 0 (Bright)
10
Reset
Reset the setting.

About lColor Management Adjustmentz
 
1 Set the picture mode of the color management.
2 Select the color to be adjusted by color management.
3
 Select color adjustment.
 
000
 Color Management
 Off
 Custom1
 Custom2
 Custom3 Pause
 Red
 Yellow
 Green
 Cyan
 Blue
 Magenta
Hue
Saturation
Brightness
Exit
MENUBACKBackSelectOperateTESTCheckBefore
 Picture Adjust
All Reset Off
 
000
 Picture Adjust
 Color Management
 Off
 Custom1
 Custom2
 Custom3 Pause Off
 Red
 Yellow
 Green
 Cyan
 Blue
 Magenta
All Reset
Hue
Saturation
Brightness
Exit
MENUBACKBackSelectOperateTESTCheckBefore 
						

							 
 
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 4 Select the 
lHue
z, 
lSaturation
z or 
lBrightness
z using the  /  button.
5 Use the   /  button to adjust.
             
● You can switch between lBeforez and lAfterz using the [TEST] button of the remote control.
6 To end
Input Signal > HDMI
11 HDMI
Confi gures HDMI input signal.
InputAutoAutomatically confi gures the input signals.
StandardSelect this when the dynamic range of the input images is 
16-235.
EnhancedSelect this when the dynamic range of the input images is 
0-255.
Color SpaceAutoAutomatically confi gures the input signals.
YCbCr(4:4:4)Select this when the Y Cb Cr(4:4:4) video signals are 
input.
YCbCr(4:2:2)Select this when the Y Cb Cr(4:2:2) video signals are 
input.
RGBSelect this when the RGB video signals are input.
Control with HDMIOnEnables CEC communications.
OffDisables CEC communications.

● The setting is available only if the HDMI terminal is selected.
 ● Abbreviation
     CEC: Consumer Electronics Control
Input Signal > COMP.
12
COMP.
Confi gures the input signal for the component video input terminals.
Color SpaceY Pb/Cb Pr/CrSelect this when the component video signals are input.
RGBSelect this when the RGB video signals are input.
SCARTSelect this when RGB video signals and sync signals are 
input via the SCART interface for European markets.

● The setting is available only if the component video terminals are selected.
 
7HueCheckTESTAfter
BACKBACKOKBACKYe s
No
Save Color Management? 
						

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Setting Menu (Continued)
Input Signal > Video/S-Video
13
Video/S-Video
Confi gures the Video/S-Video input signals.
NTSC Setup Level0IREAdjusts the gradation for signals without the 7.5 IRE setup.
7.5IREAdjusts the gradation for signals with the 7.5 IRE setup.
● Adjust this only when NTSC signals are input via Video or S-Video terminal.
Color SystemAutoConfi gures the color system automatically.
NTSCSelect this when the color system is NTSC.
NTSC4.43Select this when the color system is NTSC4.43.
PA LSelect this when the color system is PAL.
PAL-MSelect this when the color system is PAL-M.
PAL-NSelect this when the color system is PAL-N.
SECAMSelect this when the color system is SECAM.

● The setting is available only when the Video or S-Video input image is projected.
Input Signal > PC
14 PC
Confi gures PC input.
Auto AlignmentAutomatically adjusts “Tracking”, “Phase” and “Picture Position”.
TrackingAdjust the horizontal size and display area of the image.
(This may vary depending on the signal, but does not usually require adjustment.)
PhaseAdjust fl ickering and blurred images.
(This may vary depending on the signal, but does not usually require adjustment.)
Picture PositionAdjust the display position of the image.
● This can be set only when selecting PC input terminal.
Input Signal > Picture Position
15
Picture Position
Adjusts the horizontal/vertical position of the projected image.
● The position of the image varies depending on the input signals. The image of some signals may not be fully displayed. Adjust the position 
of image using this menu to display the image properly.
Input Signal > Aspect (Video)
16
Aspect (Video)
Confi gures the screen size of the projected image.
4:3Sets the screen size of the projected image as 4:3.
16:9Sets the screen size of the projected image as 16:9.
ZoomZooms the images. (This item cannot be selected in the case of HD signals.)
● This setting can also be confi gured from the remote control. (P16)
● The items cannot be set in the case of PC signals. 
						

							 
 
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Input Signal > Aspect (Computer)
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Aspect (Computer)
Confi gures the screen size of the projected image.
AutoEnlarges the PC signal horizontally/vertically until it fi ts the panel height, and displays 
it in the original aspect ratio.
1:1Displays the PC signal corresponding to the panel at one dot per pixel ratio. The PC 
screen can be shown in the original size.
FullEnlarges the PC signal horizontally/vertically.
● This setting can also be confi gured from the remote control. (P16)
● This setting cannot be set in the case of SD or HD signals.
Input Signal > V-Stretch (when HD or SD video signals are input)
18
V-Stretch
When set to 
lOn
z, the projected 2.35:1 image will be stretched vertically to the panel resolution.
OnThe projected 2.35:1 image will be stretched vertically to the panel resolution.
OffProjects the 2.35:1 image as-is. (Black bands will be displayed on the top and bottom.)
● This setting cannot be set in the case of PC signals.
Input Signal > Over Scan
19
Over Scan
Selects whether or not to set over scan for the SD video signal.
OnOver scan the top, left, bottom and right at 2.5% each.
OffDo not over scan.
● This setting is not available when HD signal or PC signal is input.
Input Signal > Mask
20
Mask
Masks (Hides) the outer area of the projected image.
2.5%Mask 2.5% of the screen.
5%Mask 5% of the screen.
OffNo masking.
● Masking is available only when high defi nition images are input.
Input Signal > Film Mode
21
Film Mode
Selects this to view movies shot on fi lm.
AutoFor normal circumstances, select this setting.
OffSelect this when you are not watching movies shot on fi lm.
● This setting is not available when a progressive signal is input.
lOff
zlOn
z 
						

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Setting Menu (Continued)
Installation > Lens Control
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Lens Control
Controls the individual motorized function of the lens when setting up the projector
FocusFunction for adjusting the lens focus.
ZoomFunction for adjusting the lens zoom.
ShiftFunction for adjusting lens shift. (Press the up/down/left/right button to shift the screen).
Image Pattern
OnDisplays the image pattern in conjunction with the above setting items.
    Display Display for 
lFocus
z:
    for 
lZoom
z and 
lShift
z:                                              














(Picture of big green grids)                 (Picture of small green grids)
OffDo not display the image pattern.
Lock
OnDisables lens adjustment. 
A warning message appears when the [LENS] button on the remote control is pressed.
OffEnables lens adjustment.
Installation > Pixel Adjust
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Pixel Adjust
Makes fi ne adjustments of 1 pixel unit for each minor color shift in the horizontal/vertical direction of the image.
Horiz. Red(Move red to left) 1 to 7 (Move red to right)
Horiz. Green(Move green to left) 1 to 7 (Move green to right)
Horiz. Blue(Move blue to left) 1 to 7 (Move blue to right)
Vert. Red(Move red down) 1 to 5 (Move red up)
Vert. Green(Move green down) 1 to 5 (Moves green up)
Vert. Blue(Move blue down) 1 to 5 (Move blue up)
● The horizontal and vertical directions are reversed when the image is fl ipped to the left or right, or fl ipped up or down.
● To adjust, use still images with distinct outlines.
● As the adjustments are minor, the effect may be diffi cult to see for some images.
Installation > Installation Style
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Installation Style
Flips the image to the left or right, up or down according to the projection state of the projector.
FrontSelect this for tabletop front projection.
Ceiling Mount (F)Select this for ceiling front projection.
RearSelect this for tabletop rear projection.
Ceiling Mount (R)Select this for ceiling rear projection.
Installation > Keystone
25
Keystone
Compensates for trapezoidal distortion caused by installation.
● Refer to 
lInstalling the Projector and Screen
z. (P23) 
						

							 
 
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Display Setup > Back Color
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Back Color
Confi gures the screen color displayed when there is no input signal.
BlueSets screen color to “Blue” .
BlackSets screen color to “Black” .
Display Setup > Menu Position
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Menu Position
Sets the display position of the menu. The possible positions for displaying the menu are at the four corners or at center of 
the screen.
Display SetupBack Color
Menu Position
Menu Display
Exit
MENUBACKBack
SelectOperate
Line Display
Source Display
Logo
Language
EnglishOnOn5sec15sec
Blue
Display Setup > Menu Display
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Menu Display
Sets the duration for displaying the menu.
15 secDisplay for 15 seconds.
OnAlways display.
Display Setup > Line Display
29 Line Display
Sets whether to display the input setting when switching the input.
5 secDisplay for 5 seconds.
OffDo not display.
Display Setup > Source Display 
30
Source Display
Sets whether to display the source of input signals when changing the input.
OnDisplay the source of input signals.
OffDo not display.
Display Setup > Logo
31
Logo
Sets whether to display 
lLogo
z during startup.
OnDisplay for 5 seconds.
OffDo not display. 
						

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Display Setup > Language
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Language
Sets the language of the menu display.
°=Japanese
EnglishEnglish
DeutschGerman
EspañolSpanish
ItalianoItalian
FrançaisFrench
PortuguêsPortuguese
NederlandsDutch
SvenskaSwedish
NorskNorwegian
РусскийRussian
ÏÓChinese 
Function > Lamp Power
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Lamp Power
Confi gures the output of the light-source lamp.
NormalFor normal circumstances, select this setting. (150W)
HighSelect this when it is diffi cult to see the image in a bright room. (200W)
● The setting cannot be changed within approximately 90 seconds after this unit has been turned on.
● Settings cannot be changed within approximately 60 seconds after they are made.
Function > Trigger
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 Trigger
Confi gures the output of Trigger terminal.
OffDo not activate.
On(Power)Move the screen UP/DOWN in conjunction with the power.
On(V-Stretch)Operate the anamorphic lens in conjunction with the “V-Stretch”.
Function > Test Pattern
35 Test Pattern 
Display 6 types of test patterns.
● This can also be displayed by the remote control. (P16)