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wide screen viewing
television features
14:9 format
16:9 format
auto format
The 14:9 format (right) is the medium between the 4:3
and 16:9 ratio signals. When this mode is selected thin
black bars appear to the sides of the screen.
The Auto format is also one which can be selected manually.
Auto mode automatically detects various screen formats that
are transmitted in either conventional (4:3) or wide screen
(16:9 or 14:9) format. After detecting which signal is being
transmitted the TV will automatically switch to the correct
screen ratio.
4:3 format
The conventional picture format for most broadcasts is the 4:3
ratio signal which gives black bars to the sides of the screen and
this is consistent with screen compression (see right).
...notes on aspect ratios for external equipment
Laserdisc and videotape players will normally provide either a full 4:3 or letterbox widescreen
format picture with black bands at the top and bottom. For viewing such widescreen picture formats,
Hitachi recommend the C16:9L mode. DVD players will normally give an option of either 4:3 or 16:9
output mode (dependant on player and software - please refer to player instructions) For a full 16:9
picture, Hitachi recommend using the 16:9 mode.
Note:
Your TV will automatically switch to 16:9 mode when it receives a true 16:9 Wide Screen Signal
through the external RF aerial or external AV sockets. You can override this change by pressing the
16:9 button on your handset to switch to the desired aspect ratio.
The picture (right) illustrates a true 16:9 wide screen picture
format. This type of picture fills the entire TV screen. The 16:9
mode can also be manually selected if desired by pressing the
button on your handset.
Note:
Your TV will automatically switch to 16:9 mode when it
receives a true 16:9 Wide Screen Signal through the external RF
aerial or external AV sockets. You can override this change by
pressing the 16:9 button on your handset to switch to the desired
aspect ratio.
...notes on wide screen features
Various broadcast stations now transmit movies and programs in true wide screen format. Your
TV can detect these signals and automatically switch to the correct format (when in AUTO mode).
However, some broadcasters do not transmit this automatic sensing signal, and so your TV will not
recognise which format is being transmitted. This situation can be overcome by simply
pressing the key on your handset.
