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ASPECT STYLE

 

 

 

 

Fill

This function allows you to select when receiving either NTSC or

 

SDTV. Full screen picture is available in this mode when

 

receiving letterbox signal. Both vertical edges will be hidden if you

 

select Fill for ordinary 4:3 picture.

Smooth Wide This function allows you to select when receiving either NTSC or SDTV signal. 4:3 picture is expanded horizontally as being close to both left and right sides. It keeps 4:3 ratio in the center of the picture, then expands as it is close to both left and right edge of the picture to show picture distortion minimized. This function allows you to watch picture without side panel for 4:3.

Some digital (ATSC format) stations may transmit 4:3 images in a way that will not allow expansion. You will be unable to adjust the picture format.

V. POSITION

This function allows you to select when aspect style is either Full or Fill or Smooth Wide. Vertical position can be changed with this mode. For example, it will be useful for centering the picture when there is gray area at both top and bottom of the picture with HDTV signal. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video center is toward top of screen).

V. SIZE

This function allows you to select when aspect style is Fill. It will not be available when selecting other aspect style. It is useful when you wish to change vertical size of the picture. Adjustable range is -15 (video size is narrowed) to +15 (video size is broadened).

COMPONENT COLOR TYPE

This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs. HDTV - High Definition Television - Use for High Vision Signal Y-PBPRfrom HDTV Set-Top Box. SDTV /DVD - Standard Definition Television or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc Player) Y-CBCR.

NOTES: 1. The Aspect Style setting you select for an ANT input will automatically be set for the other ANT input. However, all three video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings.

2.You will not be able to access the V. Position menu if Aspect Style-Normal is set.

3.You will not be able to access the V. SIZE menu if Aspect Style - Normal or Full is set.

4.You will only be able to access the Aspect Style menu when viewing a 4:3-480i or 480P. When viewing a 16:9-1080i or 720P input you will not be able to access this menu.

5.If COMPONENT COLOR TYPE is set improperly (does not match actual input signal), the color and tint of the main picture will be abnormal.

6.You must be tuned to VIDEO: 1 or 2 input and have a component hooked up to the Y-PBPRinput jacks to access this component color type.

7.All component color type settings will affect only color component input you are currently viewing. If you are using both sets of component input jacks, be sure to set the component color type feature for both inputs.

8.Adjustable range of V. Position is -20 to +20 when receiving 480P picture.

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Marantz DL5500 specifications Fill, Position, Size, Component Color Type

DL5500 specifications

The Marantz DL5500 is a high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) renowned for its exceptional audio quality and versatility. Designed to cater to audiophiles and casual listeners alike, the DL5500 showcases Marantz's commitment to delivering superior sound reproduction and technological innovation.

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