OTHER BASIC OPERATIONS (Continued)
SCREEN SIZE
NormalDisplaying normal size picture (i.e. a 4:3 aspect ratio).
Wide1• Video mode (SD signal)
Picture of normal | Wide1 |
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Displays
• Video mode (HD signal)
Displays Wide size (16:9 aspect ratio) pictures.
Wide2• Video mode (SD signal)
VerticallyWide2 extended picture
Ideal for displaying vertically extended pictures such as anamorphic (squeezed widescreen) pictures.
• Video mode (HD signal)
Picture of normal | Wide2 |
size |
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An HD signal picture displayed in Normal size is displayed as wide screen with minor image stretching.
HorizontallyZoom1 extended picture
Enlarges horizontally extended pictures equally in all directions to maintain the aspect ratio constant.
Zoom2Horizontally extended | Zoom2 |
picture with caption |
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Reduces the height of horizontally extended pictures with captions, without eliminating the caption. Only the height of pictures is reduced, not the height of the caption.
(Captions may not be easy to read, however, depending on the picture.)
*The Zoom mode display method may be different, depending on the input signal.
ASPECT RATIO
The following aspect ratios are available.
VHF/UHF broadcasting, BS broadcasting 4:3 aspect ratio
HDTV broadcasting 16:9 aspect ratio
Vista Vision size 1.85:1 aspect ratio
Cinema Scope size 2.35:1 aspect ratio
Displays Normal size picture as wide screen.
True SignalDisplays a pure picture without expansion or contraction of the picture signal.
(for 1080i / 1080P signal)
Note
•Depending on the type of signal, some aspects may not be selected.
•You may find dark areas on top and at the bottom of the screen if you select one of the Zoom modes for media while using the Vista Vision or Cinema Scop size i.e., the sizes used frequently for picture software.