Digital Output; Video Setup; Aspect Ratio; Brightness - Seagate ST905004CEA2E1-RK - FreeAgent Theater+ - Digital Multimedia Receiver User Manual

2. Setting Up the Media Player

Digital Output

S/PDIF LPCM: Converts the multi-channel audio output into stereo.
S/PDIF RAW: Plays the digital audio without decoding.
HDMI LPCM 2CH: Encodes multiple audio channels into only a left and a right channel;
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select when only two speakers are available.
HDMI LPCM Multi CH: Contains multiple audio channels; select for surround sound when
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multiple speakers are available.
HDMI RAW: Not decoded by the media player. You must connect the media player to a
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receiver with decoding capabilities.

Video Setup

Aspect Ratio

Standard definition TVs display in a 4:3 aspect ratio; high definition TVs display in a 16:9
aspect ratio.
Pan Scan: The standard definition broadcast television format. If you watch a standard DVD
in 4:3 on a 16:9 monitor, you see a black bar on the left and right sides of the screen.
Letter Box: Transfers a wide screen film to a 16:9 video display while maintaining the film's
original aspect ratio.
16:9: The same viewing area as a movie theater screen.

Brightness

Adjust the picture brightness to the desired level.

Contrast

Adjust the picture contrast to the desired level.

TV System

NTSC (480p, 60 HZ): Standard American television resolution
PAL (576p, 50 HZ): Standard European television resolution
Video Resolution
The media player transmits an analog video signal in both standard definition (SD) and high
definition (HD) resolutions for American NTSC- and European PAL-compatible televisions.
You have five video resolution options:
• SD Interlace (composite)
• SD Progressive (component hookup)
• 720p (HD)
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Configuring the Media Player
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