Adjusting aspect ratio
Aspect ratio is the relation between width and height of an image.The aspect ratio of the screen of a standard computer monitor and CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) TV set is 4:3.The 4 means 4 units wide, and the 3 means 3 units high.
Your TV,TV content (video or DVD played on your TV) and Media Center may have different aspect ratios, resulting in horizontal or vertical bars on your screen. If this is the case, refer to the information below on how to adjust the aspect ratio in various situations.
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Resolution: 720 x 576. | Resolution: 720 x 576. | Resolution that gives a 16:9 |
SCART connected. | SCART connected. | aspect ratio (e.g.: 1280 x 720 |
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Standard screen (No video or DVD is played)
No bars. Aspect ratio | Vertical bars. See A. | No bars. Aspect ratio correct. |
correct. No action |
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Video or DVD with a 4:3 aspect ratio is played
No bars. Aspect ratio | Vertical bars. See B. | Vertical bars. See B. |
correct. No action |
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Video or DVD with a 16:9 aspect ratio is played
Horizontal bars. See C. | No bars. | No bars. Aspect ratio correct. |
| Aspect ratio correct.1 | No action required.2 |
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