Useful viewing functions

WSS

Setup
WSS signal 4:3 screen

4:3 Mode

Setup
The “WSS” signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows
you to select between “Normal” and “Panorama”.
4:3 mode “Panorama”4:3 mode “Normal”
The “WSS” allows the TV to switch automatically
among the different picture size.
NOTE
Use “WIDE MODE” if an image does not switch to the
appropriate picture size. When the broadcast signal
contains no “WSS” information, the function will not work
even if enabled.

Selecting the WSS picture size

manually

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Selecting the picture size

Selecting the WSS picture size

automatically
Normal: Normal range keeping 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio.
Panorama: Wide image without side bars.

Selecting the picture size manually

You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size
varies with the type of signal received.
Normal: Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen
display.
Zoom 14:9: For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side bar
appears on each side, and you may also see bars on
the top and bottom with some programmes.
Panorama: In this mode, the picture is stretched toward
each side of the screen. The picture may appear similar
to “Full” depending on broadcast signals.
Full: For 16:9 squeeze pictures.
Cinema 16:9: For 16:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may
appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.
Cinema 14:9: For 14:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may
appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.
Full: Displays with an Overscan image. Crops all sides of
screen.
Underscan: Displays with an Underscan image only
when receiving a 720p signal. Displays with the High-
Definition image adjusted optimally. Noise may appear
on the edge of the screen with some programmes.
Dot by Dot: Displays an image with the same number
of pixels on the screen when receiving 1080i/1080p
signals only.
NOTE
Some items do not appear depending on the type of
received signal.
Press f.
The “WIDE MODE” menu displays.
The menu lists the “WIDE MODE” options selectable
for the type of video signal currently received.
Press f or a/b while the “WIDE MODE”
menu displays on the screen.
As you toggle the options, each is immediately
reflected on the screen. There is no need to press OK.
Basically, if you set “WSS” to “On” in the “Setup”
menu, the optimum “WIDE MODE” is automatically
chosen for every broadcast, VCR or DVD player/
recorder.
NOTE
Even if you select your desired “WIDE MODE” manually,
the TV may automatically switch to the optimum “WIDE
MODE” depending on the signal received when “WSS” is
set to “On”.
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Item (for SD [Standard-Definition] signals)
Item (for HD [High-Definition] signals)