Understanding Viewing Features - Vizio P50HDM User Manual

3.6 - Understanding Viewing Features

Your plasma monitor features four viewing modes and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode. You can
switch viewing modes using the on-screen display (OSD) or the remote control. For more
information on using the OSD, see 3.5.2 - OSD Menus and Options, page 25.
3.6.1 - Viewing Modes
Normal Mode
The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars
are added to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV
broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect
Ratio may be referred to as pan-and-scan or full frame. These movies
were originally filmed in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to fit a
traditional TV screen (4:3). Warning: Continuous viewing of Standard
Definition (4:3) in this mode will result in the appearance of left side and
right side vertical bands caused by Image Sticking.
Wide Mode
When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this
mode, the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the
TV screen. When watching a widescreen (1.76:1 source)
program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen. If you
are watching a widescreen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1 source) program or
movie, there will still be black bars at the top and bottom.
Zoom Mode
Note: this option is not available for Analog HD (except 480i or
480P) or RGB Input.
When watching a widescreen (1.76:1, 1.85:1, or 2.35:1 source)
program or movie, the display image is zoomed proportionally to
fill the width of the screen. The top and bottom are cut off to
remove most of the source material's black bars. This mode is
good for programs or movies with sub-titles.
Panoramic Mode
Note: this option is not available for Digital HD, Analog HD
(except 480i or 480P) or RGB Input.
When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this
mode, the 4:3 Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is
stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV
screen. The center of the image is not stretched.
Note: Viewing modes and volume settings are saved based on input. For example, you last
watched a DVD in widescreen mode and at high volume, and then watched TV in standard
mode and low volume. When you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will return to
widescreen and your volume will be high.
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