Adjusting The Tv Aspect Ratio (Screen Size) - Samsung HT-Q20 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of widescreen and high
definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different
screen sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.
• For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according to personal preference.
Select "16:9" if you have a widescreen TV.
: Select this to view a 16:9 picture in the full-screen
WIDE
mode on your widescreen TV.
• You can enjoy the widescreen aspect.
: Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the letter box
4:3LB
mode on a conventional TV.
(4:3 Letterbox)
• Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
4:3PS
: Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the pan & scan
(4:3 Pan&Scan)
mode on a conventional TV.
• You can see the central portion of the screen only (with the
• If a DVD is in the 4:3 ratio, you cannot view it in widescreen.
Note
• Since DVD discs are recorded in various image formats, they will look different depending on
the software, the type of TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting.
sides of the 16:9 picture cut off).
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