Switching the output video resolution
Use the procedure below to switch the output video resolution from the various video output terminals.
Press OUTPUT RESOLUTION.
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The current output video resolution is displayed on the TV screen and on the player’s front panel display.
When pressed again, the output video resolution switches.
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The output video resolution can also be switched using /.
The output video resolution can also be switched by pressing RESOLUTION on the player’s front panel.
The output video resolution can also be switched by selecting Output Video Resolution from the TOOLS menu.
The output video resolution depends on the video output terminal. See the table below.
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480i | 480/60i | 480/60i | 480/60i |
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1080i | 1080/60i | 1080/60i5 |
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Source | Resolution | Resolution | 480/60i |
Direct | recorded on | recorded on |
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1.Depending on the BD, the pictures may not be output.
2.Cannot be selected when the video signals are being output from the COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals,
3.For details on the output of film material (1080/24p or 720/24p video signals), see To output film material.
4.Sources with a resolution of 720/60p and 720/24p are output at 1080/60i, even if the TV’s recommended resolution is 1080/60p.
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6.Depending on the connected HDMI cable, the video signals may not be output. Also, sources with a resolution of 720/60p and 720/24p are output at 1080/60i.
7.Depending on the connected TV, the video signals may not be output.
8.720/24p film material is output at 720/60p.
9.1080/24p film material is output at 1080/60i.
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•On some TVs, the picture may not be displayed properly when the resolution is switched. If this happens, use OUTPUT RESOLUTION to set to a resolution at which the picture is properly displayed.
•When video signals are being output with a resolution of 1080/ 60i, 1080/60p, 1080/24p or 720/60p from the HDMI output terminal or component video output terminals, the picture may be output with an aspect ratio of 16:9, even if the TV Aspect Ratio is set to 4:3 (Standard).
•The picture may not be displayed for a while when the resolution is switched.
About Film material
The film material is a video signal with a frame rate of 24 frames/ second. For example, these materials include 1080/24p, 720/24p, etc.
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To output film material
To output 1080/24p film material from the HDMI output terminal, set the output video resolution to either Auto or Source Direct.
Caution
•1080/24p signals can only be output from the HDMI OUT terminal. They cannot be output from other video terminals.
•When Auto is selected, the picture is output at 60 frames/ second if your TV is not compatible with 1080/24p signals.
•When Source Direct is selected, the signals are output as such, even if your TV is not compatible with 1080/24p signals. If the picture is not displayed properly, use OUTPUT RESOLUTION to set to the output video resolution at which the picture is properly displayed.
•720/24p video signals are output at 60 frames/second, even if the resolution is set to Auto or Source Direct.
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