Samsung MAX-DX55 Instruction Manual page 39

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