TV Type The TV Type setting allows you to specify the style of television connected to the DCX3501-M. Options include 16:9, 4:3 Letterbox, and 4:3 Pan Scan. By default, the 16:9 option is selected. The options are used as follows:
•16:9 indicates that a widescreen television is connected to the DCX3501-M.
•4:3 Letterbox indicates that a standard-screen television is connected to the DCX3501-M and that widescreen programs should be scaled to fit the screen with black bars above and below the picture.
•4:3 Pan Scan indicates that a standard-screen television is connected to the DCX3501-M and that widescreen programs should be cropped so that the picture fills the entire screen.
HDMI/YPbP The HDMI/YPbPr Output setting allows you to select the video format of the
r Output HDMI and/or Component Video (YPbPr) outputs:
•For ALL programs when the 4:3 Override setting is set to either Off or Stretch.
•For ONLY widescreen programs when the 4:3 Override is set to either 480i or 480p.
Available options for the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting include 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, and Native. By default, the 1080i option is selected.
The options are used as follows:
•1080p60—The DCX3501-M will present programs in the High-Definition 1080p60 format (1920 x 1080 pixels with progressive scanning at 60 frames per second).
•1080i—The DCX3501-M will present programs in the High-Definition 1080i format (1920 x 1080 pixels with interlaced scanning at 30 frames per second).
•720p—The DCX3501-M will present programs in the High-Definition 720p format (1280 x 720 pixels with progressive scanning at 60 frames per second).
•480p—The DCX3501-M will present programs in the Enhanced-Definition 480p format (720 x 480 pixels with progressive scanning at 60 frames per second).
•480i—The DCX3501-M will present programs in the Standard-Definition 480i format (720 x 480 pixels with interlaced scanning at 30 frames per second).
•Native—The DCX3501-M will present programs in the format that most closely matches their native format according to the list of compatible formats selected from the Native Mode Settings menu screen.
Note 1: Not all televisions will support all of the available video formats. Please consult the television’s user manual for more information on video format compatibility.
Note 2: The DCX3501-M can detect when the HDMI connection is in use. If you are not using the HDMI connection on the DCX3501-M, the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting will display as YPbPr Output in the User Settings Menu.
Note 3: Most new HDTVs are equipped with at least one HDMI input and can support the 1080p60 format. The DCX3501-M is designed to provide excellent video quality when converting any program to the 1080p60 video format. If your television supports 1080p60 video input, it is highly recommended to adjust the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting to the 1080p60 setting.
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