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The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 13)
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Auto: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four step process
to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Auto aspect
does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure.
The text shown on the screen indicates how Auto aspect determined which ratio to use:
"WIDE" appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identification signal (WSS) is found or a signal found
through a SCART terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function
will also work in any aspect mode. "Auto" appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and below
the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill the screen. This
process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.
Signal name
PAL
PAL 525/60
DVB
M.NTSC
NTSC
(AV input only)
525(480)/60i
525(480)/60p
625(576)/50i
625(576)/50p
750(720)/50p
750(720)/60p
1125(1080)/50i
1125(1080)/60i
1125(1080)/50p O
1125(1080)/60p O
PC input
Note
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The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9", black bands
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may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the
tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)
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Aspect mode can be memorized for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals separately.
To select the ratio manually: (Only "16:9" or "4:3" in PC mode)
Auto
14:9
Zoom1
Zoom3
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Aspect modes
Auto 16:9 14:9 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 TV AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Component AV1 AV2 AV3
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The best ratio is chosen and the
picture expanded to fill the screen.
Displays the image at the standard
"14:9" without enlargement.
Displays a "16:9" letterbox or "4:3"
image without distortion.
Displays a "2.35:1" letterbox
(anamorphic) image full-screen
without distortion. At "16:9", displays
the image at its maximum (with slight
enlargement).
Aspect Ratio
Widescreen signal (WSS)
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16:9
4:3
Zoom2
Aspect Control Signal
Control signal through SCART
(pin 8) or HDMI terminal
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O
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Directly displays the image at "16:9"
without distortion (anamorphic).
Displays the image at the standard
"4:3" without distortion.
Displays a "16:9" letterbox
(anamorphic) image full-screen
without distortion.
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
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