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Using Wide Mode
Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide
Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).
When viewing high-definition programs broadcast in
720p/1080i, it is not possible to change between Wide Screen
modes.
s Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide
Mode settings.
zWide Zoom is
recommended for 4:3 picture
to prevent image retention.
zYou can also access the
Wide Mode settings in the
Screen menu. For details,
see page 88.
Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture,
while the upper and lower parts of the
picture are condensed to fit the 16:9
screen. The picture has a normal
appearance, as much as possible.
Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its
original size. Gray bars are visible at left
and right sides to fill the 16:9 screen.
Full Mode stretches the 4:3 picture
horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen.
The picture has an elongated appearance.
Zoom Mode enlarges the 4:3 picture
horizontally and vertically to an equal
aspect ratio that fills the 16:9 screen.
Useful for watching Letterbox movies.
zWhen you change
channels or inputs, the Wide
Mode settings revert to the 4:3
Default setting in the Screen
menu. To retain the current
Wide Mode setting as
channels and inputs are
changed, set 4:3 Default to
Off. For details, see page 89.