Understanding Viewing Features, Viewing modes

VIZIO L30 WGUe User Guide

3.5.3 - Understanding Viewing Features

Your LCD TV features four viewing modes and Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the on-screen display (OSD) or the remote control. For more information on using the OSD, see 3.5.2 - OSD Menus and Options, page 25.

3.5.3.1 - Viewing modes

3.5.3.1.1- Standard Mode - The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan- and-scan or full frame. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3).

3.5.3.1.2- Widescreen Mode - When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen. When watching a widescreen (1.76:1 source) program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen. If you are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, there will still be black bars at the top and bottom.

3.5.3.1.3- Panoramic Mode - When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen. The center of the image is not stretched.

3.5.3.1.4- Zoom Mode - When watching a widescreen (1.76:1, 1.85:1, or 2.35:1 source) program or movie, the display image is zoomed proportionally to fill the width of the screen. The top and bottom are cut off to remove most of the source material’s black bars. This mode is good for programs or movies with sub- titles.

Note: Viewing modes and volume settings are saved based on input. For example, you last watched a DVD in widescreen mode and at high volume, and then watched TV in standard mode and low volume. When you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will return to widescreen and your volume will be high.

Version - 4/7/2005