Useful features
WIDE MODE
TV/DTV/AV only
You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size varies with the type of signal received.
Item (for SD (Standard-Definition) signal)
Normal: For 4:3 “standard” pictures. A side bar appears on each side.
Zoom 14:9: For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side bar appears on each side, and you may see bars on the top and bottom with some programmes.
Panorama: In this mode the picture is progressively stretched toward each side of the screen.
Full: For 16:9 squeeze pictures.
Cinema 16:9: For 16:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.
Cinema 14:9: For 14:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.
WIDE MODE
PC only
You can select the picture size.
1
Press f.
• The WIDE MODE menu displays.
2
Press f or a/b to select a desired item on the menu.
NOTE
• Can also be adjustable when the HDMI-PC input (see page 1) is selected.
• Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page
9.)
• Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type.
Item
Normal: Keeps the original aspect ratio by filling the screen up to the top and bottom.
Full: An image fully fills the screen.
Dot by Dot: Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen.
Item (for HD (High-Definition) signal)
Full: Display with the Overscan image. Crop all sides of screen.
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Manual Selection
1
Press f.
• The WIDE MODE menu displays.
• The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received.
2
Press f or a/b while the WIDE MODE menu displays on the screen.
• As you toggle down the options, each is immediately reflected on the screen. No need to press OK.
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Auto Selection
If you set WSS and 4:3 Mode in the Setup menu on page 15, the optimum WIDE MODE is automatically chosen for every broadcast, VCR or DVD containing the WSS information.
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WSS menu
To enable Auto Selection, set WSS in the Setup menu to “On”. (See page 15.)
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4:3 Mode menu
To set the type of the wide screen, select “Normal” or
“Panorama” in the 4:3 Mode menu. (See page 15.)
Using the analogue programme list
You can also select the desired channel from programme list instead of using 0–9 numeric buttons or P ( r
1
Press OK when no other menu screen is displayed. (Except when an external input source is selected.)
2
Press a/b to select the desired channel to tune in, and then press OK.
Freezing the image while watching
Allows you to capture and freeze one frame from a moving image that you are watching.
1
Press Z.
• Captures one frame from a moving image.
2
Press Z again (or press RETURN) to cancel the function.
NOTE
• The still image automatically goes out after 30 minutes.
4:3 Mode set to “Normal” 4:3 Mode set to “Panorama”
NOTE
• If the signal contains no WSS information, Auto Selection will not function even when the WSS option is enabled.
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