Runco VL-40, VL-46 manual Aspect Ratio Settings, Control Description

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Operation

Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings

 

Remote

 

 

 

Aspect Ratio

Control

Description

 

Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9

ANA

 

 

Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs

 

 

 

 

 

and HDTV programs in their

 

 

16:9 Image on

 

native aspect ratio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Screen (Display)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 images are stretched

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

horizontally to fit a 16:9

 

 

4:3 Image, stretched to fill

 

display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Screen (Display)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:3

4X3

 

 

 

 

4:3 scales the input signal to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fit in the center of a 16:9

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on

 

 

display. 4:3 is the aspect ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

used by computer monitors,

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Screen (Display)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

standard television

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

programming and most VHS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

video cassettes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letterbox

LET

 

 

 

 

 

Letterbox mode scales

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOX

 

 

 

 

 

(zooms in on) a 4:3 image

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on

 

linearly (by the same amount

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Display

 

on all sides) to fill a 16:9

 

 

 

 

 

(Letterbox aspect ratio)

 

display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letterbox is best suited for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

viewing LaserDisc movies or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

non-anamorphic DVDs on a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IntelliWide

I-WIDE

 

 

 

 

 

IntelliWide scales a 4:3 image

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-linearly (more on the

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on

 

 

sides than in the center) to fit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a 16:9 screen.

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Screen (Display)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:3 Image on 16:9 Display with IntelliWide

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Vidikron VL-40 and VL-46 Owner’s Operating Manual

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Contents VL-40 and VL-46 Page ONE Year Limited Warranty For LCD DisplaysRIGHTS, Limits and Exclusions Vidikron Safety Precautions DOC Compliance Notice1Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperation Serial Communications1List of Figures List of Figures 1Introduction About This ManualUsing This Manual They also provide supplemental informationPerformance or cause a malfunction If you need Turn toDescription, Features and Benefits Key Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories Controls and Indicators 2Controls and FunctionsDView at a Glance SpeakersHeadphone Jack Main Power Switch Power Input 100 to 240 VAC Connect the DView to power hereINPUT2 S-Video Input RGBINPUT3 Component Video RCA connectors INPUT4 Component Video RCA connectorsHDMI1/Computer Input Digital HDMI2/Computer Input Digital PC Audio InputDView Remote Control DView Remote ControlMemory Preset Buttons OFF / onNumeric Buttons Source Selection ButtonsAspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA 4X3Letbox Letterbox Wide IntelliWideTimer OFF Button Sound Control ButtonsSurrnd Surround MTS/SAP Multichannel Television Sound/Second Audio ProgramControls and Functions Remote Control 3InstallationTo install batteries in the remote control Installation Overview Quick SetupStep Procedure For Details, refer to Wall-Mounting the DView Installation ConsiderationsAmbient Light Connections to the DView Rear Connector AccessSource Components Hdmi Connections Rear of the Display Rear of the PC DVD/DTV STB AV OUT Connections Connecting External Speakers OptionalAmplifier 10. Digital Audio ConnectionConnection Connector Pin AssignmentsRear Panel Installation 4Operation Turning on the PowerChanging the OSD Language Setting the PC Display Properties Using the On-Screen Menus Picture Adjust TimerSetup SourceSource Main MenuAspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Settings Control DescriptionPerform the adjustments in the order listed here Picture AdjustTypical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Audio Channel Timer Setup Auto Adjust may take some time to complete, depending onFCC Ratings and Content Categories Rating/Category DescriptionLetterbox Mode = Letterbox Operation ISF Calibration Should be used by ISF-certified technicians only100 DView Splash Screen Aspect Size Position PIPUsing Picture-In-Picture PIP Available Main and PIP Source Combinations HDMI1 HDMI2 VideoChanging the PIP Size Changing the PIP PositionChanging the PIP Aspect Ratio Audio Programs Swap button on the remote control ImagesBroadcast Mode Receive Mode Mono Stereo Stereo Sound/SAPCompatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio Broadcasts Mono+SAPOperation 5Maintenance and Troubleshooting CleaningTroubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting ChartComputer Signal Serial Command Syntax RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationSerial Commands 6Serial CommunicationsSAB Command Description SDF0027 0024 Serial Communications 7Specifications DView SpecificationsWeight Regulatory Approvals Limited Warranty Specifications are subject to change without noticeDView Dimensions VL-40 DimensionsView Computer Signal Compatibility Computer/Video Signal Compatibility ChartSignal Mode Vertical Frequency Horizontal Specifications Page Vidikron

VL-40, VL-46 specifications

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