Useful viewing functions
Selecting the picture size
Selecting the WSS picture size automatically
Setup
WSS
The “WSS” allows the TV to switch automatically among the different picture size.
NOTE
•Use “WIDE MODE” if an image does not switch to the appropriate picture size. When the broadcast signal contains no “WSS” information, the function will not work even if enabled.
Selecting the WSS picture size manually
Setup
4:3 Mode
The “WSS” signal has 4:3
Item
Normal: Normal range keeping 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio.
Panorama: Wide image without side bars.
WSS signal 4:3 screen
4:3 mode “Normal” | 4:3 mode “Panorama” |
Selecting the picture size manually
You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size varies with the type of signal received.
Item (for SD [Standard-Definition] signals)
Normal: Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display.
Zoom 14:9: For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side bar appears on each side, and you may also see bars on the top and bottom with some programmes.
Panorama: In this mode, the picture is stretched toward each side of the screen. The picture may appear similar to “Full” depending on broadcast signals.
Full: For 16:9 squeeze pictures.
Cinema 16:9: For 16:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.
Cinema 14:9: For 14:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.
Item (for HD [High-Definition] signals)
Full: Displays with an Overscan image. Crops all sides of screen.
Underscan: Displays with an Underscan image only when receiving a 720p signal. Displays with the High- Definition image adjusted optimally. Noise may appear on the edge of the screen with some programmes.
Dot by Dot: Displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen when receiving 1080i/1080p signals only.
NOTE
•Some items do not appear depending on the type of received signal.
1Press f.
•The “WIDE MODE” menu displays.
•The menu lists the “WIDE MODE” options selectable for the type of video signal currently received.
2Press f or a/b while the “WIDE MODE” menu displays on the screen.
•As you toggle the options, each is immediately reflected on the screen. There is no need to press OK.
Basically, if you set “WSS” to “On” in the “Setup” menu, the optimum “WIDE MODE” is automatically chosen for every broadcast, VCR or DVD player/ recorder.
NOTE
•Even if you select your desired “WIDE MODE” manually, the TV may automatically switch to the optimum “WIDE MODE” depending on the signal received when “WSS” is set to “On”.
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