InFocus XS1 manual Selecting the aspect ratio, About the aspect ratio

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Selecting the aspect ratio

The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio.

With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input source.

To change the projected picture ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):

1.Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.

2.Press to highlight Aspect Ratio.

3.Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements.

About the aspect ratio

In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.

1.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3

images like computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

2.16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of

the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration.

3.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's

native resolution in its horizontal width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is either in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio.

4.Real: The image is projected as its original resolution, and

resized to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments.

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Contents Reference Guide Table of contents Projector features IntroductionShipping contents Projector exterior view Front/upper side Rear/lower sideControls and functions ProjectorRemote control Digital Zoom buttons +Keystone buttons Up FreezeRemote control effective range Replacing the remote control batterySet Rear Ceiling in the System Setup Basic Positioning your projectorChoosing a location Front TableObtaining a preferred projected image size Page Screen diagonal Connection Connecting a computer or monitorConnecting a computer Iii Connecting a monitor Connecting Video source devices Connecting audioBest video quality Better video qualityConnecting a DVI source device Connection Connecting a Component Video source device To connect the projector to a Component Video source deviceConnecting an S-Video source device To connect the projector to an S-Video source deviceConnecting a composite Video source device To connect the projector to a composite Video source deviceOperation Starting up the projectorUsing the menus Sub-menuUsing a security cable lock Utilizing the password functionSecuring the projector Removing the control keypad on the projectorHighlight Change Security Settings and press Mode/Enter Setting a passwordIf you forget the password Disabling the password function Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Switching input signal DVI-A DVI-DCreating your own startup screen Changing Color SpaceAdjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angleAuto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image clarityCorrecting keystone Page Selecting the aspect ratio About the aspect ratioSelecting a picture mode Picture modes for different types of signalsPC/DVI-A/DVI-D Signal Input YPbPr/S-Video/Video/HDCP Signal InputUsing Wall Color Setting the User 1/User 2 modeFine-tuning the image quality in user modes Adjusting BrilliantColor Selecting a color temperatureAbout color temperatures 3D Color ManagementPress Mode/Enter and the 3D Color Management page displays Setting the presentation timer Go to the System Setup BasicPresentation Timer menu and press Mode Enter to display the Presentation TimerFreezing the image To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsLocking control keys Hiding the image Operating in a high altitude environmentAdjusting the sound Adjusting the sound levelPersonalizing the projector menu display Muting the soundShutting down the projector Menu operation Menu systemBasic AdvancedDisplay menu Source menuPicture menu System Setup Basic menu System Setup Advanced menu Status Information menuCurrent System Maintenance Care of the projectorSetting Lamp Mode as Economic Lamp informationGetting to know the lamp hour Extending lamp lifeTiming of replacing the lamp Status MessageReplacing the lamp Page Resetting the lamp timer Tighten the screw that secures the lampIndicators Troubleshooting Remote control does not workProjector does not turn on No pictureSpecifications Projector specificationsDimensions Timing chartHorizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Frequency Mode KHz MHz Supported timing for PC including DVI-D inputSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Signal Format Horizontal Vertical Frequency Frequency kHzSupported timing for Component-YPbPrinput Disclaimer Copyright informationCopyright