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Digital Projection M-Vision 930 Series
Aspect Ratios Explained
The appearance of a projected image on the screen depends on a combination of the following:
•
The DMD™ resolution is WUXGA with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, corresponding to an aspect ratio of 16:10
•
The aspect ratio of the input signal: usually 4:3, 16:9 or 16:10
•
The value of the
setting of the projector:
Aspect Ratio
•
16:9
,
4:3
,
16:10
and
5:4
stretch the image to the selected aspect ratio.
(letterboxing effect);
4:3
and
5:4
•
is a special setting used in combination with an anamorphic lens, an optional accessory. It removes letterboxing from a
TheaterScope
2.35:1 source packed into a 16:9 frame.
•
is a special setting used in combination with an anamorphic lens, an optional accessory. It squeezes 4:3 content so that the
4:3 Narrow
intended aspect ratio is displayed on screen when projected through an anamorphic lens.
•
Source
shows the image with its original aspect ratio, not using the whole screen if the DMD™ aspect ratio does not match. The image
is scaled to fit either the full width or height of the screen.
Reference Guide
ASPECT RATIOS EXPLAINED
16:9
leave black bars at the sides of the screen (pillarboxing).
leaves black bars at the top and bottom of the screen
Notes
Rev C February 2015
page 90
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