Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System

You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.

IMPORTANT!

Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type

of TV you plan to use. You may also need to configure the

aspect ratio setting on your TV as well. Incorrect aspect

ratio settings on the camera and/or the TV can result in

abnormal image display.

For this type of TV:

Select this video output system:

Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video

signal output setting matches the video signal system of

Standard aspect ratio screen NTSC TV

(Japan, U.S., and other countries)

NTSC 4:3

Wide aspect ratio screen NTSC TV

the TV or other video equipment.

Images will not display correctly on a TV or video

equipment that is not NTSC or PAL.

(Japan, U.S., and other countries)

NTSC 16:9

Standard aspect ratio screen PAL TV

(Europe and other areas)

PAL 4:3

Wide aspect ratio screen PAL TV

(Europe and other areas)

PAL 16:9

1.Press [MENU].

2.On the “Set Up” tab, select “Video Out” and then press [X].

3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

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