The Format button located on the front panel of the DCX3501-M set-top allows you to quickly change the video output format used by the Component Video (YPbPr) and HDMI outputs. The DCX3501-M set-top is capable of providing the following video formats on the YPbPr and HDMI video outputs:
•High Definition 1080i (1920 x 1080 pixels)
•High Definition 720p (1280 x 720 pixels)
•Enhanced Definition 480p (720 x 480 pixels)
•Standard Definition 480i (720 x 480 pixels)
The DCX3501-M set-top is also capable of passing through High-Definition 1080p 24/30/60 (1920 x 1080 pixels) source content over the HDMI video output.
The Format button is intended to allow you to select a video output format that is compatible with a connected display device. Some televisions may not support all four video formats listed above. The Format button provides an easy method for selecting an output format that is compatible with your television.
Operation
The Format button is intended to complement the User Settings Menu (see Configuring the Audio, Video, and Closed Caption Settings). It is not intended to replace the User Settings Menu. The User Settings Menu is the preferred method of optimizing the DCX set-top to operate with your specific television.
If you cannot get a video display when the DCX set-top is connected to your television via component video or standard HDMI cables, use the Format button to select a video output format that results in a viewable picture on the display screen. Once a viewable picture is available, use the User Settings Menu to optimize the DCX3501-M set-top display settings for your specific television.
Video Format Indicators (Front Panel Display)
The front panel display of the DCX3501-M set-top is equipped with indicators to the right hand side of the display that are used to indicate the currently-selected video output format on the component video (YPbPr) and HDMI outputs. As the Format button is depressed, the front panel format indicators will change to illuminate the currently selected video output format in use by the DCX set-top.
Note: There are some scenarios where the DCX set-top does not change the video output format if the Format button is depressed. In these scenarios, the DCX3501-M set- top will flash the currently illuminated video format indicator on the front panel display. If this should occur, please use the User Settings Menu to make further changes to the video output settings of the DCX3501-M set-top.
Note: Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support.
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