Philips 24PW6324/01R manual Formats, Automatic switching, Using the different screen formats

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 correct-screen format, provided the specific signals are transmitted with the programmes.

This automatic format can olso be modified manually.

Using the different screen formats

Press the key to select the different modes:

4:3, ZOOM 14:9, ZOOM 16:9, SUBTITLE ZOOM, SUPER ZOOM and WIDE SCREEN.

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 keys.

ZOOM 14:9 Mode

The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band

remains on both sides of the picture.The keys allow you to increase or decrease the section at the bottom of the picture where sub-titles may be displayed.

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 keys if you wish to display sub-titles.

SUBTITLE ZOOM Mode

This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen leaving the sub-titles visible.

Use the keys to increase or decrease the section at the bottom of the picture.

SUPER ZOOM Mode

This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture.

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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