USING THE SCREEN FORMAT

Screen Format function allows you a choice of different formats for your viewing pleasure, namely : - Auto, 4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Superwide and

Widescreen.

Enter the FEATURES menu and select FORMAT by the ¸ button. Press the ˙ or ˝ button to cycle through

the various screen formats and select the format of your choice.

Definition of Screen Formats

FEATURES

TIMER

 

ACTIVE CTRL

 

CHILD LOCK

 

Ñ FORMAT

É 4:3

ROTATION

 

AUTO mode

When AUTO format is selected, it will select the correct screen format provided the specific signals are transmitted with the programmes.

4:3 Mode

This picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed on either side of the picture.

Zoom 14:9 Mode

This picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains on both sides of the picture. The ˚ and ¸ buttons allow you to move the image up or down.

Zoom 16:9 Mode

This 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). The ˚ and ¸ buttons allow you to move the image up or down.

Subtitle Zoom Mode

This mode is use to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen leaving the subtitles visible. The ˚ and ¸ buttons allow you to move the image up or down.

Superwide Mode

This mode is use to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture. The ˚ and ¸ buttons allow you to move the image up or down.

Widescreen Mode

This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures transmitted

in 16:9 using full screen display. If you display a 4:3 picture in this mode, it will be enlarged horizontally.

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Philips 32PW8521 operating instructions Using the Screen Format