HDMI Output Setting
The HDMI button turns output from the HDMI output on and off. In order to use this output, a
<When this HDMI output is turned on, even if progressive scan has been selected for the component video outputs, an interlaced signal is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO terminals.
<If the television or monitor is equipped only with a DVI terminal, a suitable adaptor cable or adaptors should be used. Note that the television connected in this way must be HDCP compatible.
Also note that this connection outputs no sound.
HDMI video output format
When HDMI output is turned on, the front panel’s display shows the current format. Use the up and down cursor buttons to change the format when it is displayed.
Auto
1080p
1080i
720p
480p (NTSC) or 576p (PAL)
480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL) 
(i=interlaced, p=progressive scan)
Select “Auto” when the unit is connected to a device with an HDMI terminal. The format recommended by the receiving side is automatically selected.
The format is automatically set to “1080p” when “Auto” is selected and when the unit is connected to a device using an
HDMI level
When HDMI output is enabled, the black areas shown on the monitor may not appear dark enough. In this case, it is necessary to select the EXPAND option.
When the HDMI output is selected and the format is visible on the front panel’s display, use the right cursor button to select between EXP (EXPAND) or NORM (NORMAL).
ENGLISH
HDMI output aspect ratio
It may sometimes be necessary to change the aspect ratio from 4:3 when video is output and displayed through the HDMI terminal, especially when 720p or 1080i is selected. Use the television (monitor) controls to change the format.
If your television (monitor) cannot change the aspect ratio, change the output mode of the
When the HDMI output is selected and the format is visible on the display, use the left cursor button to select between “4:3” or “FULL” to match the television (monitor).
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