16:9 Formats
The pictures you re c e i ve may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conve n t i o n a l
s c re e n ) .4:3 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox fo r m a t ) .
This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen.
Automatic switching
This TV set is also equipped with automatic switching which will select the correct-screen format,
provided the specific signals are transmitted with the programmes.
This automatic format can also be modified manually.
Using the different screen formats
Press the key to select the different modes:
4:3, ZOOM 14:9, ZOOM 16:9, SUBTITLE ZOOM, SUPER ZOOMand WIDE SCREEN.
4:3Mode
The picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band
is displayed on either side of the picture.
ZOOM 14:9Mode
The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band
remains on both sides of the picture.
ZOOM 16:9Mode
The picture is enlarged to 16:9 format.This mode is
recommended when displaying pictures which have black
bands at the top and bottom (letterbox format).
SUBTITLE ZOOMMode
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full
surface of the screen leaving the sub-titles visible.
SUPER ZOOMMode
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full
surface of the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture.
WIDE SCREENMode
This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures
transmitted in 16:9 using full screen display.
Note:If you display a 4:3 picture in this mode,it will be enlarged
horizontally.
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