Philips 28PW6816/05 manual Formats, Automatic switching, Using the different screen formats

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wCheck that the mode selector on the side of the remote control is set to TV.

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 correct-screen format, provided the specific signals are transmitted with the programmes.

This automatic format can olso be modified manually.

Using the different screen formats

Press the Lkey (or K) to select the different modes:

4:3, ZOOM 14:9, ZOOM 16:9, SUBTITLE ZOOM, SUPER ZOOM and WIDE SCREEN. You can also access these settings with key P.

MENU

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 IJkeys.

ZOOM 14:9 Mode

The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains on both sides of the picture.The IJkeys allow you to compress vertically the image to view the top or the 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 IJkeys if you wish to display the top or the 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 sub-titles visible.

Use the IJkeys to increase or decrease the section at the bottom of the picture.

SUPERWIDE 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 IJkeys allow you to move the image up or down.

WIDE SCREEN 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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Contents Table of Contents IntroductionConnections ‘ Switching on Installing your television setPositioning the television set Remote control Keys on the TV setRemote control keys List of programmesInstall menu appears Quick installationSorting programmes Automatic tuning Using other menusChoosing a language and country Programme name Manual tuningThen press Kto exit from the menu Adjusting the sound Adjusting the picture Description of the settings Locking programmes Timer functionLocking the set Locking the keysTeletext Using the different screen formats Automatic switchingFormats Picture Letterbox Selecting the correct modePicture There are 5 possible modes for this type of pictureOpening the drawer Closing the drawer Using the built-in DVD playerInserting a disk Inserting the disk ‘ Automatic playPlaying a DVD or video CD Fast forward and rewind Playing an audio CDChanging tracks Pause / stop / ejectUsing the OSD menu OSD menuPreferential settings Favourite tracksRemoving play authorisation Access control and lockPlay authorisation Removing security lockOther equipment Connecting peripheral equipmentVideo recorder AmplifierConnecting other appliances TV / VCR / DVD mode selectorHeadphones Tips Glossary