Toshiba 42AV500U, 26AV500U Using the static gamma feature, Using the auto aspect ratio feature

Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features

Using the static gamma feature

The static gamma feature allows you to adjust the levels of black in the picture.

To adjust the static gamma settings:

1� Press and open the Video menu.

2�	Highlight Advanced Picture and press u or .
3�	Highlight Static Gamma and press , a new

adjustment bar will appear as below.

4� In the Static Gamma field, press  or  to adjust the static gamma.

The adjustment range is within ±5 from center.

•If the setting is moved in the minus direction, the detail of black colors will be decreased.

•If the setting is moved in the plus direction, the detail of black colors will be increased.

Note: If you select one of the factory-set picture modes (Sports, Standard or Movie) and then change the static gamma setting, the picture mode automatically changes to Preference.

Using the auto aspect ratio feature

When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received:

•A 480i signal from the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 input.

•A 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i signal from the HDMI input.

Aspect ratio of	Automatic aspect size (automatically
signal source	selected when Auto Aspect is On)
4:3 normal	Natural (with sidebars)
16:9 full	Full
Not defined
(no ID-1 data	The current picture size you set under
or HDMI	“Selecting the picture size” on page 33.
aspect data)

Note: The auto aspect ratio feature is not applicable to antenna or cable input sources.

To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature:

1� Press and open the Video menu.

2� Highlight Advanced Picture and press u or .

3� Highlight Auto Aspect Ratio and press u or to select On or Off.

To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature:

Select Off in step 3 above.

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