Auto Size; 4:3 Mode; Side Mask; Selecting A Screen Size Automatically - Pioneer PDP-507XD Operating Instructions Manual

Useful Adjustment Settings

Selecting a screen size automatically

The Plasma Television automatically selects an appropriate
screen size when the received video signals contain WSS (wide
screen signaling) information or when video signals are
received from a connected HDMI equipment (see page 59). To
activate this function, use the following procedure.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
then ENTER).
Select "Option" ( /
3
Select "Auto Size" ( /
4
then ENTER).
Select "On" ( /

Auto Size

Off
On
Item Description
Off Deactivates the Auto Size function.
(factory default)
On Activates the Auto Size function.
5
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
NOTE
• Manually select an appropriate screen size if an image does
not automatically switch to a correct screen format.
• When the video signal contains no aspect ratio information,
the function will not work even with "On" selected.
Selecting a screen size for received 4:3 aspect
ratio signals
Specify whether the Plasma Television should choose the 4:3
mode or WIDE mode when 4:3 aspect ratio signals are received
with the Auto Size function activated.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
then ENTER).
Select "Option" ( /
3
then ENTER).
Select "4:3 Mode" ( /
4
Select "WIDE" or "4:3" ( /

4:3 Mode

WIDE
4:3
.
then ENTER).
then ENTER).
Item Description
WIDE
Wide image without side masks.
(factory default)
4:3 Keeps the 4:3 aspect ratio and presents side masks.
WIDE
5
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
Changing the brightness at both sides
of the screen (Side Mask)
With the 4:3, FULL 14:9, or CINEMA 14:9 screen size selected
for the AV mode, you can change the brightness of the grey
side masks that appear at both sides of the screen.
NOTE
• The "Auto" setting adjusts the brightness of the side masks
according to the brightness of the screen and can reduce the
possibility of image retention.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
then ENTER).
Select "Option" ( /
3
Select "Side Mask" ( /
4
Select the desired parameter ( /

Side Mask

Fixed
Auto
Item Description
Fixed
Always sets the same brightness for the grey side
(factory default)
masks.
Auto Adjusts the brightness of the grey side masks
according to the brightness of images.
5
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
NOTE
• If you select "AUTO", the selection for "Drive Mode" (page 52)
becomes ineffective.
4:3
then ENTER).
then ENTER).
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