Selecting the Picture Display Mode
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| 4:3 aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1024 × 768 | 1024 × 576 | 768 × 576 |
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| 480I, NTSC, | Letterbox | 1024 × 768 | 1024 × 576 | 768 × 576 |
| PAL, SECAM | Squeeze | 1024 × 768 | 1024 × 576 | 768 × 576 |
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| 4:3 aspect ratio | 4:3 | 800 × 600 | 800 × 450 | 600 × 450 |
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| 480I, NTSC, | Letterbox | 800 × 600 | 800 × 450 | 600 × 450 |
| PAL, SECAM | Squeeze |
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| 800 × 600 | 800 × 450 | 600 × 450 |
•Letterbox: The 4:3 pixel area where the image is recorded. The black bands at the top and bottom are unused pixels.
•Squeeze: Compresses an enhanced image (e.g. 16:9) to a 4:3 image display.
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Input Signal | Projects a full screen image. | Projects 16:9 image evenly | Projects 4:3 image fully (left/ | ||
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| cut out). | image display (see left). | ||
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RESIZE | RESIZE | RESIZE |
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4:3 aspect ratio
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PAL, | RESIZE | RESIZE | RESIZE |
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Letterbox
RESIZE | RESIZE | RESIZE |
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Squeeze
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