16:9 Formats
The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 4:3 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox format).This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen.
Automatic switching
This TV set is also equipped with automatic switching which will select the
This automatic format can olso be modified manually.
Using the different screen formats
Press the ¬ key (or È) to select the different modes:
4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Wide and Widescreen. You can also access these settings with key p.
4:3 Mode
The picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed on either side of the picture.The picture may be progressively enlarged using the îÏ keys.
Zoom 14:9 Mode
The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains on both sides of the picture.The îÏ keys allow you to compress and move the image vertically to view the top or bottom of the picture (subtitles).
Zoom 16:9 Mode
The 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).
Use the îÏ keys if you wish to compress and move the image vertically to view the top or bottom of the picture.
Subtitle Zoom Mode
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen leaving the
Super Wide Mode
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture. The îÏ keys allow you to scroll the image up or down the screen.
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 thid mode, it will be enlarged horizontally.
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