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Setting the TV Screen Size – DVD
The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while
the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and
high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is
called the aspect ratio.
When viewing software recorded in different aspect
ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched
to match the TV or monitor being used.
Make changes to the TV screen size in the [TV Screen]
setting in the Setup screen Video menu. Please note that
changes to the [TV Screen] setting cannot be made
when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before
attempting to make any changes.
Settings: 4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
16:9 (Wide)*
* Factory setting
Notes
• If [Standard (4:3)] is selected in the Setup Navigator
screen, [4:3 (Letter Box)] is selected on this screen. If you
prefer the pan&scan format, change the settings on this
screen.
• Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the
disc. Please refer to the information written on the disc
jacket, etc.
• Some discs may not include the screen format selected in
the [TV Screen] setting. When this occurs, the standard TV
screen format available on the disc is automatically selected.
Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats
The number of screen size formats currently available can
be somewhat confusing. If set incorrectly, the video
presentation may not appear as it should. The following
diagrams and descriptions are intended to help you set
your TV screen size in a way that will allow you to fully
enjoy the digital video of DVD.
The settings in the [TV Screen] setting are perhaps most
applicable when the DVD you are watching is
programmed in the wide screen format. If you have a
standard TV, select either [4:3 (Letter Box)] or [4:3 (Pan
& Scan)] based on your personal preference. If you have
a wide screen TV, select [16:9 (Wide)].
Widescreen (16:9) TV or monitor
Standard screen format DVD
When viewing a standard screen
format DVD on a wide screen
TV, black bars may be
automatically placed at the side
of the screen to adjust to the
DVD format.
“Wide” setting
Wide screen format DVD
Please note that there are some
wide screen letter box formats
that place black bars at the top
and bottom of the screen. This is
not a malfunction.
“Wide” setting
“Wide” setting
Standard screen format DVD
(unnatural stretched effect)
If you are viewing a standard
screen format DVD on a wide
screen TV, the picture may
appear ‘stretched’ on the
screen. To remedy this
condition, change your wide
screen TV to display a standard
(4:3) screen. Refer to the
instructions supplied with your
wide screen TV or monitor for
more information.
DVD screen size format Setting and Appearance