5 OPTIMIZING YOUR DCH RECEIVER FOR HIGH-DEFINITION TV

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The HDMI/YPbPr OUTPUT setting is displayed as YPbPr OUTPUT if you are not using

the HDMI video connection. The user settings will also be displayed on the front

panel display whether your TV is off or on.

If the on-screen display menu does not appear on your HDTV screen, your TV may

not support the default video output setting. Use the DCH receiver front panel

display to view and change your settings.

1. Use the FORMAT button to cycle video formats

2. Try an alternate video connection

User Settings
Setting Description
TV Type Allows you to specify the style of television connected to the DCH receiver. Options
include 16:9, 4:3 LETTERBOX, and 4:3 PAN SCAN. By default, the 16:9 option is
selected. The options are used as follows:
• 16:9 designates that a widescreen television is connected to the
DCH receiver.
• 4:3 LETTERBOX designates that a standard screen television is
connected to the DCH receiver and that widescreen programs
should be scaled to fit the screen with black bars above and below
the picture.
• 4:3 PAN SCAN designates that a standard screen television is
connected to the DCH receiver and that widescreen programs
should be cropped so that the picture fills the entire screen.
HDMI/YPbPr
Output
Allows you to specify the video output format of the DCH receiver for all content
(when the 4:3 override setting is Off) or for all 480p, 720p, and 1080i content (when
the 4:3 override is used). Options include 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i. By default, the
1080i option is selected. The options are used as follows:
• 1080i — The DCH receiver will present programs in the High-
Definition 1080i format (1920 x 1080 pixels).
• 720p — The DCH receiver will present programs in the High-
Definition 720p format (1280 x 720 pixels).
• 480p — The DCH receiver will present programs in the Enhanced-
Definition 480p format (720 x 480 pixels).
• 480i — The DCH receiver will present programs in the Standard-
Definition 480i format (720 x 480 pixels).
Some televisions may only support certain video formats. Please consult your
television’s user manual for more information on format compatibility.
The DCH receiver can detect when the HDMI connection is in use. If you are not
using the HDMI connection on the DCH receiver, the HDMI/YPbPr Output setting will
display as YPbPr Output in the User Settings Menu.
4:3 Override The 4:3 Override setting allows you to specify the video output format of the DCH
receiver when it is tuned to a Standard-Definition program or playing back a Standard-
Definition program from the DVR. Options include 480i, 480p, Stretch, and Off. By
default, the 480i option is selected. The options are used as follows:
• 480i — The DCH receiver will present Standard-Definition programs
in the Standard-Definition 480i format (720 x 480 pixels).
• 480p — The DCH receiver will present Standard-Definition
programs in the Enhanced-Definition 480p format (720 x 480