Examples of the aspect ratio
You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Display pattern changes according to the setting of SCREEN ASPECT in the INITIAL menu. The following table is in the case of 16:9 screen. Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal.
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Original image size | Displays the image | Squeezed image is | Cinema scope image | Vista image is | Image is enlarged to | Input signal is | |
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| displayed together | displayed together | aspect ratio remains | original size. | |
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4:3 LetterBox (Vista image) (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p)
Not available. | Not available. | Not available. |
16:9 image (720p, 1080i)
*1: Available only when the input signal is 480p or 576p.
*1: When ASPECT is set to SUBTITLE ZOOM or ZOOM, display position can be changed with the 
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button on the remote control.
*2: OVER SCAN and BLACK MASK in the SIGNAL menu are not available in the SMART ZOOM mode.
•Bold frames 
are recommended modes.
•This projector is equipped with a function to change the aspect ratio. If you select an aspect ratio that is inconsistent with that of the input signal, images around the screen edges may be hidden or deformed. When viewing original video works reflecting the authors’ intentions, you are recommended to keep their aspect ratios unchanged.
•It may be an infringement of the rights protected by the copyright law to project images compressed or enlarged by changing the aspect ratio in public areas, such as inside and outside shops and hotels, for commercial or public viewing purposes.
Setting the aspect ratio
With the remote control: | With the INITIAL menu: |
1. ASPECT button | (See page 22 for how to set the menus.) |
•Every time you press the ASPECT button, the aspect mode changes from DEFAULT to NORMAL, SQUEEZE, SUBTITLE ZOOM, ZOOM, SMART ZOOM, THROUGH and back to DEFAULT. DEFAULT is automatically set to either NORMAL or SQUEEZE depending on the input signal.
*The available aspect mode differs depending on the input signals.
2.NORMAL, SQUEEZ, S.ZOOM button
• NORMAL, SQUEEZ, S.ZOOM (SMART ZOOM) buttons on the remote control enable you to select the aspect mode directly.
*Depending on the input signals, these buttons may not function.
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ASPECT button | AUTO | ASPECT | HIDE |
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NORMAL button | NORMAL | SQUEEZ | S. ZOOM | S.ZOOM button |
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1.Display the INITIAL menu.
2.Select ASPECT by pressing the 
or 
button.
3.Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the 
or 
button.
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To exit from the menu:
4. Press the MENU button several times.
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