Setting the DVD Preference (System)
You can set the DVD preference to match it to your usage and operating circumstances.
On the system setting menu, you can set the following:
VIDEO OUTPUT : You can select the video output jack on the rear to use.
•YUV : Select when you connect your TV to the VIDEO output jack.
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TV SCREEN : Select the TV screen size for playing back a DVD recorded with 16:9 wide screen video signal.
•4:3 LB (Letter Box): Select when the
aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3.
While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars on the top and the bottom of the screen.
•4:3 PS
ratio of your TV is 4:3. While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars do not appear, however, the
left and right edge sides of the pictures will not be shown on the screen.
• 16:9 WIDE :Select when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9.
•Even if “4:3 PS” is selected, the screen size may become “4:3 LB” while playing some DVDs. This depends on how the DVD is programed and recorded.
•If a disc (or some portions of the disc) is recorded with the video signals of 4:3 aspect ratio, this setting does not take effect. The pictures are displayed with full 4:3 aspect ratio or with 4:3 Letter Box.
RATING LEVEL : You can select this to restrict playback of DVD containing violent scenes and those not suitable for your family members. (See page 30 for detailed operations.)
DIGITAL OUTPUT : You can select the format of digital signals output through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal. (See page 39 for detailed information.)
•BITSTREAM: Select when connecting an amplifier or a decoder compatible with Dolby Digital and with DTS Digital Surround.
•LPCM : Select when connecting an amplifier or a decoder incompatible with Dolby Digital and with DTS Digital Surround.
Preference (System) setting procedure
Ex.: To select “16:9” for “TV SCREEN.”
1 Press SETUP.
Language selection menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press Cursor 3 (or 2) to select (highlight) the system setting menu.
LANGUAGESSYSTEM
VIDEO OUTPUT | |
TV SCREEN | 4 : 3 LB |
RATING LEVEL | OFF |
DIGITAL OUTPUT | BITSTREAM |
|
|
¨˙\ : Move | Setup : Exit |
3 Press Cursor ° (or 5) to select
(highlight) one of the system setting items listed on the menu.
LANGUAGESSYSTEM
VIDEO OUTPUT | |
TV SCREEN | 4 : 3 LB |
RATING LEVEL | OFF |
DIGITAL OUTPUT | BITSTREAM |
|
|
¨˙\ : Move | Setup : Exit |
4 Press ENTER.
indicates the current setting.
LANGUAGESSYSTEM
VIDEO OUTPUT | ||
TV SCREEN | 4 : | 3 LB |
RATING LEVEL | OFF4: | 3 PS |
DIGITAL OUTPUT | BITSTREAM16: 9 | |
|
| |
¨˙\ : Move | Setup : Exit |
5 Press Cursor ° (or 5) to select (highlight) the proper setting, then press ENTER.
The setting is stored (and the
To cancel the setting you have just made, press
RETURN without pressing ENTER.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to select the other system setting items listed.
To erase the Setup menu, press SETUP.
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