Table of Contents
Advertisement
9. Customizing Your Media Player Settings
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio
To adjust the aspect ratio:
1.
On the Video screen, select Aspect Ratio, then press OK.
2.
Select one of these options:
•
Pan Scan—Displays in standard definition broadcast television format (4:3 aspect ratio).
A standard DVD in 4:3 appears on a 16:9 screen with a black bar on the left and right sides
of the screen.
•
Letter Box—Displays a wide screen film on a 16:9 screen while maintaining the film's
original aspect ratio.
•
16:9—Provides the same viewing area as a movie theater screen.
Note:
Standard definition TVs display in a 4:3 aspect ratio; high definition TVs display in a 16:9
aspect ratio.
3.
Press OK.
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast
To adjust the picture brightness:
1.
On the Video screen, select Brightness, then press OK.
2.
Use the up and down arrows on the remote to adjust the setting, then press OK.
To adjust the picture contrast:
1.
On the Video screen, select Contrast, then press OK.
2.
Use the up and down arrows on the remote to adjust the setting, then press OK.
Setting the Media Player for TVs in Other Countries
North American and European TVs have different picture resolution standards. If you have
moved your media player from one geographical area to the other, or if the current picture
resolution does not work well with your TV, adjust the TV System setting.
To set the media player for the resolution your TV:
1.
On the Video screen, select TV System, then press OK.
2.
Use the up and down arrows on the remote to select the setting you want.
Media Player User Guide
Setting the Media Player for TVs in Other Countries
56
Advertisement
Table of Contents
