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VIZIO L37 HDTV User Manual
3.5.10 - Understanding Viewing Features
Your LCD TV features four viewing modes and Picture-in-Picture (PIP)/Picture-by-Picture (POP) mode. You
can switch viewing modes using the On-Screen Display (OSD) or the remote control. For more information on
using the OSD, see 3.5.8 - Special Features page 48.
3.5.11 - Viewing Modes
Normal Mode
The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added
to the left and right of the display image. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed
with a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Movies in 4:3 Aspect Ratio may be referred to as pan-and-
scan or full frame. These movies were originally filmed in 16:9 (wide screen), and
then modified to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3).
Wide Mode
When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, the
display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen. When
watching a wide screen (1.78:1 source) program or movie, the display image
fills the TV screen. If you are watching a wide screen (1.85:1 or 2.35:1
source) program or movie, there will still be black bars at the top and bottom.
Zoom Mode
When watching a wide screen (1.78:1, 1.85:1, or 2.35:1 source) program or
movie, the display image is zoomed proportionally to fill the width of the screen.
The top and bottom are cut off to remove most of the source material’s black
bars. This mode is good for programs or movies with sub-titles.
Panoramic Mode
When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode, the 4:3
Aspect Ratio (1.33:1 source) display image is stretched horizontally on the left
and right sides to fill the TV screen. The center of the image is not stretched.
Note: Viewing modes and volume settings are saved based on input. For example, you last watched a DVD
in widescreen mode and at high volume, and then watched TV in standard mode and low volume. When
you switch back to DVD input, the viewing mode will return to widescreen and your volume will be high.