Samsung MAX-KT85Q/XFU Selecting the Video Format, What is Progressive or Non-Interlaced Scanning?

P.SCAN (Progressive Scan) Function

Unlike regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate to create the

entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of information (all lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible scan lines.

Press and hold P.SCAN button on the remote controller for over 5 seconds in stop mode.

•Pressing and holding the button for over 5 seconds will select "Progressive Scan" and "Interlace Scan" repetitively.

What is Progressive (or Non-Interlaced) Scanning?

Interlaced Scan (1 FRAME = 2 FIELDS) Progressive Scan (FULL FRAME)

In interlaced-scan video, a frame consists of two	The progressive scanning method scans one full frame of
interlaced fields (odd and even), where each field	video consecutively down the screen, line by line.
contains every other horizontal line in the frame.	An entire image is drawn at one time, as opposed to the
The odd field of alternating lines is displayed first, and	interlaced scanning process by which a video image is
then the even field is displayed to fill in the alternating	drawn in a series of passes.
gaps left by the odd field to form a single frame.	The progressive scanning method is desirable for dealing
One frame, displayed every 1/25th of a second, contains	with moving objects.
two interfaced fields, thus a total of 50 fields are
displayed every 1/50th of a second.
The interlaced scanning method is intended for capturing
a still object.

Note	• This function works only on TVs equipped with component video inputs (Y, Pr, Pb) that support
	Progressive Video. (It does not work on TVs with conventional component inputs, i.e., non-progressive
	scan TVs.)

•Depending on the brand and model of your TV, this function may not work.

CONNECTIONS

Selecting the Video Format

Turn off the power and then press REC/PAUSE on the Main Unit.

•By default, the video format is set to "PAL".

•Each time the button is pressed, the video format switches between "NTSC" and "PAL".

•Each country has a different video format standard.

•For normal playback, the video format of the disc must be the same as the video format of your TV.

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