Understanding Viewing Features; Viewing Modes - Vizio VS420LF User Manual

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Understanding Viewing Features

Your HDTV features viewing modes. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control; please see
instructions in page 35.

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).
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 (1.78:1 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.
Stretch Mode
When watching a picture that is broadcast in 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1
source), Stretch Mode eliminates the black bars at the sides. The
picture will fill the screen by stretching it horizontally; items will appear
wider than they really are.
Zoom Mode
When watching a widescreen (1.78:1, 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
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.
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