Technicolor - Thomson 51PW9303 manual Using the PICTURE-FORMAT Control

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USING THE PICTURE-FORMAT CONTROL

Your TV’s wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio) delivers a home-cinema experience not pos-

sible with a conventional (4:3 aspect ratio) set. High-definition (HD) programs originating in 16:9 format and other widescreen-format video sources appear more lifelike, dramatic, and the- atrical. Border bars are diminished or eliminat- ed. Most anamorphic-DVD programs will fill the wide screen without border bars.

Use your HD set-top box or progressive-scan- capable DVD player to control the picture for- mats of video sources connected to the TV’s HD inputs.

For flexibility with video sources connected to your TV’s standard inputs—ANTENNA, AV1, CVI, AV2, or AV3 (side panel)—access your TV’s picture-format modes. View a video source in standard (4:3) format or enlarge it to fill the screen in various ways using EXPAND 4:3, PANORAMA, WIDE SCREEN, or AUTO.

Selecting a Picture Format Using the Remote Control

Pictures appear more lifelike, dramatic, and theatrical on your TV's wide screen.

FORMAT

Button

HELPFUL HINTS

•The term aspect ratio refers to the rela- tionship between the width and height of a TV screen. Historically, TV screen width has been 33 percent greater than its height, amounting to a 4:3 aspect ratio. The width of your widescreen TV, how- ever, is nearly 80 percent greater than its height, which means its aspect ratio is 16:9. This screen corresponds well with the tendency of the eyes to feel more comfortable with fields of view and action planes that are horizontally orient- ed. The wide screen is also proportionally truer to the formats in which movies are filmed and presented in theaters.

•Although the term widescreen can have various meanings, it is most commonly used to refer to a picture format or screen that has a greater aspect ratio than the conventional 4:3.

Use your TV’s picture-format modes with video sources you connect to the ANTENNA, AV1, CVI, AV2, or AV3 (side panel) inputs on the TV. While watching a video source—with no onscreen menu or display present—press the CURSOR RING RIGHT or LEFT as many times as necessary to select the picture format you desire. Or press the FORMAT button to perform the same function.

Picture-format Modes

CURSOR The picture-format modes are available for use only with video Buttons sources connected to the ANTENNA,AV1, CVI,AV2, and AV3

(Side Panel) inputs on the TV. Control the picture formats of video sources connected to the HD inputs through the set-top box (for HD programming) or pro-gressive-scan-capable DVD player (for DVD programs)

4:3

 

Shows the conventional picture

EXPAND 4:3

in its original format. Border bars

are displayed on the sides. See the

Zooms the picture

Warning on this page (below, left).

vertically and horizontally.

4:3 shows the conventional (4:3 aspect ratio) picture in its original format. Border bars are displayed on the sides. (See the warning above.)

EXPAND 4:3 expands, or zooms, the picture both vertically and horizontally, eliminating or reducing the size of border bars. Picture infor- mation is lost around the edges.

PANORAMA stretches the outer portions of the picture horizontally and causes some verti- cal expansion.

WIDE SCREEN expands the picture horizon- tally. No vertical expansion occurs.

AUTO senses the presence of borders bars and zooms the picture to reduce or eliminate the bars. The amount of zoom varies based on the original picture, but this option can provide more expansion than EXPAND 4:3.

AUTO works best with video programs that were originally “letterboxed.” Formatted to pre- serve the original theatrical aspect ratio, these programs are presented with border bars at top and bottom.

WARNING

To prevent uneven picture-tube aging, do not leave border bars or other sta- tionary images on screen for extended periods of time. See page 60.

4:3

EXPAND 4:3

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PANORAMA

WIDE SCREEN

Stretches the outer parts of the

Expands the picture

picture horizontally and causes

horizontally. No vertical

some vertical expansion.

expansion occurs.

PANORAMA

WIDE SCREEN

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AUTO

Senses the presence of picture borders and zooms the

picture to reduce or eliminate the borders.

 

AUTO

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Contents Hdtv Monitor Warranty Verification Important Safety Instructions Contents Features End-of-life DisposalJACKS, CABLES, and Connectors Video Jacks Cable used S-VideoPanel Overviews Standard Inputs and Outputs Rear of TVPanel Overviews HIGH-DEFINITION Inputs What You Can Connect to High-definition Input JacksConnecting a VCR Helpful HintConnecting a VCR and Cable BOX Connecting and Using AN Audio HI-FI System with Your TV See the section below on using the Audio OUT controlConnecting a Standard DVD Player Rear of DVD PlayerConnecting a DVD Player with PROGRESSIVE-SCAN Capability Connecting AN S-VIDEO Device Rear of Device with Video OutputConnecting AN HD Receiver to the HD INPUT-AV 4 Jacks Connect S-VIDEO and audio cables. Note This example usesConnect coaxial cables Connecting a Camcorder Connecting and Using Headphones with Your TV TV’s side panel has a headphone jack for personal listeningProgramming the TV Remote to Work Accessory Devices VCRUsing the CODE-ENTRY Method to Program Your TV Remote Please read through all the steps before beginningUsing the Search Method to Program Your TV Remote Codes for A/V Accessory Devices DIRECT-ENTRYDIRECT-ENTRY Codes for A/V Accessory Devices LASER-DISC PlayerUsing the TV Remote with Accessory Devices CH & TV/VCRUsing the AV and Source Select Buttons Using Autosound AutoSound OptionsUsing Autopicture Using Autosurf ListUsing Program List and Alternate Channel CVIUsing Sleep Timer ControlAdjusting the Picture Controls Picture-adjustment OptionsSetting the EYE Fidelity Control Press the STATUS/EXIT button to turn the menu offSetting the Dynamic Contrast Control Adjusting the TREBLE, BASS, and Balance Controls Using the AVL Audio Volume Leveler Control Selecting a Surround-sound Option Using Remote Control Selecting the SURROUND-SOUND ModesSelecting the STEREO/MONO Sound Mode Selecting the SAP Second Audio Program Feature Selecting SAP Using Remote ControlUsing the Bass Boost Control Setting the Clock Quick Use and Setup GuideDisplaying the Time Setting the TIMER’S Start Time and Stop Time Press the Cursor Ring Right to enter the Features submenuSelecting the TIMER’S Channel Setting the TIMER’S Activate Control Understanding Autolock Setting UP the Autolock Access Code TimerUsing Autolock to Block Channels Access CodeUsing Autolock to Block by Movie Rating Using Autolock to Block by TV Rating Turning the Autolock Blocking Control on or OFF Press the MENU/SELECT but Using Autolock to Block Unrated BroadcastsTon on the remote control to show Onscreen menuUsing Autolock to Block Broadcasts That have no Rating RIGHT. Then press the CURSOR Ring Down once Reviewing Your Current Autolock Settings Press the STATUS/EXIT button onUsing the Closed Captioning Control MuteUsing the PICTURE-FORMAT Control Selecting a Picture Format Using the Remote ControlSelecting a picture Format Using the TV Buttons Using Active Control Picture-quality settingsHD INPUT-AV Specifications ModelSetting Color Space for the HD Inputs Or AV5Care and Cleaning Video-game images and scoreboardsTroubleshooting TV has no powerYou are not able to get sound Glossary of Television Terms Index Factory Service Locations CanadaAtlanta Cleveland Chicago Page Limited Warranty Projection Television
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