I have an IA-100 that has trouble with color on the SD Component input. It correctly handles the color on most of the inputs; Composite, S-Video, and HD Component all look good. SD Component looks washed out, with grey blacks and dull whites. Does someone have an idea why it would be treating that input differently? I don't see anything in the manual or the menus that suggests it's an option. This is all using the same settings and the same output. The only difference is which input the consoles are connected to (and therefore, of course, which one it's reading from).
I'm using it for a PS2 and possibly a Wii. I've tried a couple of cables, and both consoles, with the same result. I can't just use the HD Component input because it doesn't provide any deinterlacing options for that input, and the result looks a little odd with 480i. I can connect by S-Video, but i'd like to use Component if i can.
Image AnyPlace IA-100 "SD component" color troubles
Re: Image AnyPlace IA-100 "SD component" color troubles
Do you use the DVI output or the RGBHV one ?
When the input is SD component you likely get a limited range output (grey scale range 16-235 instead of 0-255). You could try to adjust the RGB range on your TV set (if using DVI to HDMI). Otherwise you simply adjust the brightness offset to correct the blacks and the contrast offset to adjust the white level.
When the input is SD component you likely get a limited range output (grey scale range 16-235 instead of 0-255). You could try to adjust the RGB range on your TV set (if using DVI to HDMI). Otherwise you simply adjust the brightness offset to correct the blacks and the contrast offset to adjust the white level.
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It's the same on DVI and RGBHV (and DVI adapted to HDMI). I can do those things to balance it out, but given the inconvenience of switching everything back and forth, i'd rather just stick with s-video input.
I just wish i knew why this one input was acting differently, especially when even the HD component input gets the color right.
Just to make sure i've got this hooked up right, i should only need the Y, Pb, and Pr connections, correct? There are also jacks on the IA-100 for "sync in" and "sync out", but from what i understand, these signals should have sync on Y and not need to be split into a separate connection for it. Everything looks correct when connected this way except for the colors.
I just wish i knew why this one input was acting differently, especially when even the HD component input gets the color right.
Just to make sure i've got this hooked up right, i should only need the Y, Pb, and Pr connections, correct? There are also jacks on the IA-100 for "sync in" and "sync out", but from what i understand, these signals should have sync on Y and not need to be split into a separate connection for it. Everything looks correct when connected this way except for the colors.
Re: Image AnyPlace IA-100 "SD component" color troubles
you asked this sometime back on the AVS board already, right ? (If not, somebody else did)
What I don't understand -- why don't you simply adjust for the brightness and white level offset using the input adjustments on the processor ? You don't have to switch around your TV, just lower the brightness on the component input on the SO unit, until the black level is shown correctly. Your PS2 can play back DVDs. Just pop in an Avia or DVE disc and set the black and white levels according to them.
Color space and luminance range conversion problems are common. Not even high-end processors (iScan 50Pro or Crystalio II) get it right all time time.
What I don't understand -- why don't you simply adjust for the brightness and white level offset using the input adjustments on the processor ? You don't have to switch around your TV, just lower the brightness on the component input on the SO unit, until the black level is shown correctly. Your PS2 can play back DVDs. Just pop in an Avia or DVE disc and set the black and white levels according to them.
Color space and luminance range conversion problems are common. Not even high-end processors (iScan 50Pro or Crystalio II) get it right all time time.
Re: Image AnyPlace IA-100 "SD component" color troubles
I did. Having refined my understanding of what the problem is (that is, that only one input is doing it), i wanted to approach another audience as well, although you're the most experienced on both forums. I hoped someone would recognize this problem and know how to correct it quickly.
I will see if i can fine-tune the brightness and contrast settings to get a similar result. It looks like that might work out.
I will see if i can fine-tune the brightness and contrast settings to get a similar result. It looks like that might work out.
Re: Image AnyPlace IA-100 "SD component" color troubles
I use the 1a-100 on my 10 switched consoles and usually have to adjust the color and contrast to 80+ for the sd inputs. Sharpness at 7 and brightness around the default level. Hd input on xbox360 and ps3 gives a bright/intense screen. Getting the right firmware version for sync up was my biggest issue on it.