Pioneer DV-533 Operating Instructions Manual page 29

The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3,
while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and
high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-herght ratio IS
called the aspect ratio.
When viewing software recorded in different aspect
ratios, the image's height to width ratio can be switched
to match the TV or monitor being used.
Make changes to the
TV
screen size in the
[TV Screen1
setting in the Setup screen
Video
1
menu. Please note
that changes to the
[TV Screen]
setting cannot be made
when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before
attempting tea make any changes.
to
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Select
your display preference
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Notes
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If [Standard (4:3)1 is selected rn the Setup Navigator
screen. [4:3 (Letter Box)] is selected on thus screen. If you
prefer the pan&scan format, change the settrngs on thus
screen.
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Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the
drsc. Please refer to the informanon wntten on the disc
jacket, etc.
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Some drscs may not Include the screen format selected rn
the [TV Screen1 setting. When this occurs, the standard TV
screen format available on the drsc IS automatrcally
selected.
Differences in screen sizes and DVD/Super
VCD formats
The number of screen size formats currently available
can be somewhat confusing. If set incorrectly, the video
presentation may not appear as It should. The following
diagrams and descriptions are intended to help you set
your TV screen size in a way that will allow you to fully
enjoy the digital video of DVD/Super VCD.
The settings In the
[TV Screen]
setting are perhaps
most applicable when the DVD/Super VCD you are
watching is programmed in the wide screen format. If
you have a standard TV, select either
[4:3 (Letter Box)]
or
[4:3 (Pan
&
Scan)]
based on your personal
preference. If you have a wide screen TV, select
[16:9
(Wide)].
Note
When playtng Super VCDs, even if [4:3 (Letter Box)] IS
selected in the [TV Screen] setting, the disc will be shown rn
Pan & Scan format.
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When viewing a wide ecreen TV or monitor
ng a standard screen
TV, black bars may
be automatically placed at the
side of the screen to adjust to
conditron, change your wide
screen TV to display a standard
(4:3) screen. Refer to the
instructions supplied wrth your
When viewing a standard sire TV or monitor
The Letter box presentation
places black bars at the top and
bottom portrons of the screen to
provide the full wide screen
presentatron of a movie on a
standard TV (4:3 aspect ratio).
Super VCD
full standard TV screen.
Super VCD
If you have a standard TV, the
standard screen format wrll be
presented regardless of the
setting
a wide screen
Screen1 setting IS set to [16:9
(Wide)], the picture may appear
'squeezed' on the screen. To
remedy this condrtron, select
er Box11 or [4:3