Using the Screen Format

Screen Format function allows you a choice of different formats for your viewing pleasure, namely : - 4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Superwide, Widescreen and

Full Screen.

Enter the FEATURES menu and select WIDE SCREEN to cycle through the various screen formats and select the format of your choice. You can also use q (SCREEN

FORMAT) or

buttons to cycle through the various screen formats.

Definition of Screen Formats

4:3 Mode

This picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed on either side of the picture.

Zoom 14:9 Mode

This picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains on both sides of the picture.

Zoom 16:9 Mode

This picture is enlarged to 16:9 format. This mode is recommended when displaying pictures which have black bands at the top and bottom (letterbox format).

Subtitle Zoom Mode

This mode is use to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen leaving the subtitles visible.

Superwide Mode

This mode is use to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the

screen by enlarging the sides of the picture.

Widescreen Mode

This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures transmitted in 16:9 using full screen display.

Note : If you display a 4:3 picture in this mode, it will be enlarged horizontally.

Full Screen

Select this mode when displaying pictures have black bands at the top and bottom or at the left and right to enable you to enjoy full display of the picture on the screen.

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17PF9945, 23PF9945 specifications

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