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.

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].

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.

Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video signal output setting matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.

Images will not display correctly on a TV or video equipment that is not NTSC or PAL.

For this type of TV:

Select this video output system:

Standard aspect ratio screen NTSC

NTSC 4:3

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

Wide aspect ratio screen NTSC TV

(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

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