Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of wide screen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screen sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.

✱For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according to personal preference. Select "16:9" if you have a wide screen TV.

WIDE

4:3LB

(4:3 Letterbox)

4:3PS

(4:3 Pan&Scan)

:Select this to view a 16:9 picture in the full-screen mode on your wide screen TV.

•You can enjoy the wide screen aspect.

:Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the letter box mode on a conventional TV.

•Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

:Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the pan & scan mode on a conventional TV.

•You can see the central portion of the screen only (with the sides of the 16:9 picture cut off).

SETUP

Note

• If a DVD is in the 4:3 ratio, you cannot view it in wide screen.

 

• Since DVD discs are recorded in various image formats, they will look different depending on

 

the software, the type of TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting.

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AH68-01493X, 20051111115925328, HT-DS665T specifications

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