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General Settings: Set Picture Format

Upconvert 1 and Upconvert 2 -

When possible, the DVR tries to improve the display of a program by upconverting the program.

Fixed - All programming is displayed using the picture format you last selected. This setting remains fixed until you select a new picture format from the Quick Settings menu. For details, see the previous page.

Pass-Through or Auto DVI - Programming is automatically formatted with the picture format that provides the best display. If your HDTV uses a DVI port, select the Auto DVI option.

If your HDTV uses a DVI or HDMI port, Auto DVI/HDMI appears here instead of Pass-Through.

Important: To realize the full benefit and functionality of the Pass-Through feature, your TV must be capable of handling all six TV display modes (1080i, 720p, 480p widescreen, 480i widescreen, 480p standard, and 480i standard). If your TV handles less than six TV display modes, Pass-Through functionality will, in some cases, operate like the Upconvert-1 or Upconvert-2 functions. Refer to the user’s guide that came with your TV for information about supported display formats.

If you determine that your TV is capable of handling the six display modes, then you must select all six picture formats using the Setup Wizard program. See “Advanced Setup Instructions” on page 7 of this guide.

Important: Do not connect the HDMI (DVI) output to an HDTV that does not support High-Definition Copy Protection (HDCP). If you connect the HDMI (DVI) output cable to an HDTV that does not support HDCP, you cannot see any video output. A message appears instructing you to disconnect the HDMI connection and watch video output through the PrPbY component connectors.

For more details about these options, see the table on the previous page.

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