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A
Vertical bars on standard screen (no video or DVD
is played):
•Minimize / remove bars by adjusting the aspect radio of
your TV. For this see the User manual that came with
your TV.
Note: Aspect ratio of the displayed image will be distorted.
B
Vertical bars when playing 4:3 video or DVD on 16:9
TV (monitor):
In this situation vertical bars on both sides are normal and
cannot be minimized / removed without distorting the
aspect ratio of the displayed image.Adjust the aspect ratio
of the played content (video or DVD).
1Press the ikey (20) on the remote control.
2Select Zoom and press the OK key (19).
3Select the best aspect ratio option for your situation
(1,2or 3).
C
Horizontal bars when playing 16:9 video or DVD on
4:3 TV (monitor):
In this situation horizontal bars on both sides are normal
and cannot be minimized / removed without distorting the
aspect ratio of the displayed image or without displaying
only part of the image.Adjust the aspect ratio of the played
content (video or DVD).
1Press the ikey (20) on the remote control.
2Select Zoom and press the OK key (19).
3Select the best aspect ratio option for your situation (1,
2or 3).
D
•Adjust the Media Center graphic settings to a 16:9
resolution that gives the best picture quality on your
specific TV / monitor. 1280 x 720 or 1920 x 1080 are
most commonly supported by flat screen TVs / moni-
tors.
1– If vertical bars appear: adjust aspect ratio of your TV.
– If horizontal bars appear: adjust aspect ratio of the played content (video or DVD) as decribed under Band C.
– ‘Wide screen’ content (e.g. DVDs) is not always recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio but slightly different. If this is the case,
small horizontal bars might still appear.
2‘Wide screen’ content (e.g. DVDs) is not always recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio but slightly different. If this is the case,
small horizontal bars might still appear.
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