Using Wide Mode

zWide Zoom is recommended for 4:3 picture to prevent image retention.

zYou can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen menu. For details, see page 88.

zWhen you change channels or inputs, the Wide Mode settings revert to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen menu. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off. For details, see page 89.

Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).

When viewing high-definition programs broadcast in 720p/1080i, it is not possible to change between Wide Screen modes.

sPress WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings.

Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16:9 screen. The picture has a normal appearance, as much as possible.

Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its original size. Gray bars are visible at left and right sides to fill the 16:9 screen.

Full Mode stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen. The picture has an elongated appearance.

Zoom Mode enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16:9 screen.

Useful for watching Letterbox movies.

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