Setting the aspect ratio

: Signal size

: Image area

Viewing video images (continued)

You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal.

	4:3	16:9	ZOOM1	ZOOM2	STRETCH	REAL
Original image size	Aspect ratio changes	Squeezed image is	CinemaScope image	Vista image is	Image is enlarged to	Input signal is
Original image size	depending on the	Squeezed image is	is enlarged and	enlarged and	16:9 while the center	displayed in its original
	input signal.	expanded to 16:9.	displayed together	displayed together	aspect ratio remains	size.
			with subtitles.	with subtitles.	unchanged.

4:3 image (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, and PC)

Squeezed 4:3 (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p)

4:3 CinemaScope
(480i, 576i, 480p,
576p)
Sub Title	Sub Title	Sub Title	Sub Title	Sub Title
Sub Title	Sub Title	Sub Title	Sub Title
			Sub Title

4:3 Vista image (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p)

16:9 image (720p, 1080i)

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•Bold frames are recommended modes.

•When ASPECT is set to AUTO, an optimum aspect ratio is automatically selected depending on the input signal.

• When ASPECT is set to ZOOM1 or ZOOM2, display position can be changed with or button on the remote control.

•When ZOOM1 or ZOOM2 is selected while 480i signal is input, the display area becomes smaller than that of other signals (such as 576i, 480p, and 576p).

•OVER SCAN and SHUTTER in the SIGNAL menu are not available in the STRETCH mode.

•This projector is equipped with a function to change the aspect ratio. If you select an aspect ratio that is inconsistent with that of the input signal, images around the screen edges may be hidden or deformed. When viewing original video works reﬂecting the authors’ intentions, you are recommended to keep their aspect ratios unchanged.

•It may be an infringement of the rights protected by the copyright law to project images compressed or enlarged by changing the aspect ratio in public areas, such as inside and outside shops and hotels, for commercial or public viewing purposes.

How to change the settings:

With the remote control:

1.Press the ASPECT button.

•Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from AUTO to 4:3, to 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM2, to STRETCH, to REAL, and back to AUTO.

•Some modes are not available with certain signals.

With the FEATURE menu:

(See page 24 for menu setting.)

opt.

SVGA60

Display the FEATURE menu.

Select ASPECT by pressing the or button.

FEATURE

AV MEMORY 1

Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the or button.

ASPECT

AUTO

To cancel the menu:

4.Press the MENU button.

Important:

• When a 4:3 image is kept displayed for a long time before displaying 16:9 image, the afterimages of the black bars may appear on the 16:9 image screen. Consult your dealer in this case.

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HC1600 specifications

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Mitsubishi Electronics HC1600 user manual Setting the aspect ratio, How to change the settings

Models: HC1600

Viewing video images (continued)