Basic Operation; Viewing The Wide-Screen Picture Format; Picture Size Selection - Toshiba 42WP56A Owner's Manual

Basic operation

Viewing the wide-screen picture format

• This TV is capable of showing broadcasts in a number of formats. Depending on the type of broadcast being
transmitted, you may select between Super live, Cinema, Subtitle, 14:9, Wide and 4:3.

Picture size selection

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MENU
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DVD
MENU
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Notes:
• Using the special functions to change
the size of the displayed image (e.g.
changing the height/width ratio) for the
purpose of public display or
commercial gain may infringe on
copyright laws.
• In the 720p/1080i input signals mode,
the picture size selection is wide only.
• If the aspect ratio of the selected format
is different from the one of the TV
transmission or video program, it can
cause a difference in vision. Change to
the correct aspect ratio picture size.
• In the PC input mode (see page 29) is
selected, the picture size selection is
wide or 4:3 only.
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Press the
Super live
This setting will enlarge the 4:3
image to fit the screen by
stretching the image vertically and
horizontally, holding the correct
proportions at the center of the
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image.
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Cinema
When watching "letterbox format"
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films/video tapes, this setting will
eliminate or reduce the black bars
at the top and bottom of the screen
by zooming in and selecting the
image without distortion.
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Subtitle
When subtitles are included on a
letterbox format broadcast, this
setting will raise the picture so that
the most of text is displayed.
14:9
Use this setting when watching a
14:9 broadcast.
Wide
Use this setting when watching a
wide-screen DVD, wide-screen
video tape or a 16:9 broadcast
(when available). Due to the range
of wide-screen formats (16:9, 14:9,
20:9 etc.), you may see bars on the
top and bottom of the screen.
4:3
Use this setting to view a true 4:3
broadcast.
button repeatedly to view the options available.
Subtitle