To change the screen mode manually to suit the broadcast
Press repeatedly to select Wide Zoom, Normal, Full or Zoom.
Wide Zoom*Enlarges the center portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen.
NormalDisplays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Side bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.
Note
You cannot select “Normal” when input signals are 720p/ 1080i.
FullStretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to fill the 16:9 screen.
Zoom*Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts in the correct proportions.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
Tips
•Alternatively, you can set “Auto Wide” to “On”. The TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast (page 33).
•“Full 1”, “Full 2”, “Normal” and “Zoom” are available for Wide Mode when PC input is selected.
TOOLS operation (for TV)
You can access the following options quickly by pressing TOOLS. Available items differ depending on the screen mode and source.
Tools Menu
Close
Freeze
Twin Picture
Picture
Sound
Wide Mode
Screen Shift
Vertical Size
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Close | Close the Tools Menu. |
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Freeze | Freeze the screen (page 19). |
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Twin Picture | Display two screens (page 38). |
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Full Screen | Returns to Full Screen. |
(Appears in Twin |
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Picture mode.) |
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Picture | Adjust picture (page 28). |
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Sound | Adjust sound (page 31). |
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Wide Mode | Select the screen mode |
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Screen Shift | Adjust the screen position by |
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Vertical Size | Adjust the picture size in vertical |
| direction by pressing m/M |
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| the Zoom mode is selected. |
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