Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4: 3, while that of wide screen and high

definition TVs is 16: 9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screen size, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.

*For a standard TV, select either " 4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according to personal preference . Select 1 6:9" if you have a wide screen TV.

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4:3PS

Select this to play a 16:9 pic ture in the pan

(4:3 Pan&Scan) & scan mode on a conventi onal TV.

-You can see the central portion o f the screen only (with the sides of the 16:9 picture cut off).

If a DVD is in the 4:3 ratio ; you cannot view it in wide screen.

Since DVD discs are recorded in various image formats, they will look different depending on the software , the type of TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting.

OSD Language

Select a language for the setup menu.

This is the menu you see when you press SETUP.

This function may not work depending on the type of disc inserted.

Black Level

To select the black level of playback pictures.

Set your preference and monitor's ability.

On: Expanded grey scale . (0 IRE cut off)

Off: Standard grey scale . ( 7.5 IRE cut off)

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DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

With the DVD format , you can hear a program' s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible , thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones ). Then , you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound . Set DRC to On for this effect.

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SD-43HK specifications

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