16:9 Formats
The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 4:3 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox format).This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen.
Automatic switching
This TV set is also equipped with automatic switching which will select the
This automatic format can olso be modified manually.
Using the different screen formats
Press the Lkey (or K) to select the different modes:
4:3, ZOOM 14:9, ZOOM 16:9, SUBTITLE ZOOM, SUPER ZOOM and WIDE SCREEN. You can also access these settings with key P.
MENU
4:3 Mode
The picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed on either side of the picture.The picture may be progressively enlarged using the IJkeys.
ZOOM 14:9 Mode
The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains on both sides of the picture.The IJkeys allow you to compress vertically the image to view the top or the bottom of the picture (subtitles).
ZOOM 16:9 Mode
The picture is enlarged to 16:9 format.This mode is recommended when displaying pictures which have black bands at the top and bottom (letterbox format).
Use the IJkeys if you wish to display the top or the bottom of the picture.
SUBTITLE ZOOM Mode
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen leaving the
Use the IJkeys to increase or decrease the section at the bottom of the picture.
SUPERWIDE Mode
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture. The IJkeys allow you to move the image up or down.
WIDE SCREEN Mode
This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures transmitted in 16:9 using full screen display.
Note: If you display a 4:3 picture in thid mode, it will be enlarged horizontally.
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