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Composite video outputs on the BDP-103, and only kept a standard definition DIAG video
output for troubleshooting purposes.
Zooming and Aspect Ratio Control
ZOOM
This feature zooms in and out of the displayed frame and also
changes the aspect ratio (image width vs. height).
To change the zoom level, press the
ZOOM
button on the remote
control. Each press of the
ZOOM
button will switch the zoom level in
sequence.
Zoom Levels for HDMI Output
The available zoom levels depend on the
TV Aspect Ratio
setting in the
Setup Menu
and the encoded
aspect ratio on the BD/DVD Disc:
1:1 (No zoom), Stretch/Compress, Full Screen, Under Scan, 1.2X, 1.3X, 1.5X, 2X, 1/2X
The zoom level is reset to 1:1 when the disc is ejected, or when the player is turned off.
The following zoom levels may be useful for specific applications:
1) Playing 16:9 BD or DVD when
TV Aspect Ratio
is set to
16:9 Wide
or
16:9 Wide/Auto
x
Stretch
– The image is vertically stretched 1.33 times. For movies with 2.35:1 aspect ratio, this zoom
level cuts off the black borders at the top and bottom of the image. Users of a projector with an
anamorphic lens may find this mode helpful.
Original 2.35:1
Widescreen Movie
“Stretch” Zoom
Projected through
an Anamorphic Lens
x
Full Screen
– The image is stretched by 1.33 times for both vertical and horizontal directions. For
movies with 2.35:1 aspect ratio, this zoom level cuts off the black borders at the top and bottom of the
image while maintaining the correct aspect ratio. The left/right sides of the image are slightly cropped.
Original 2.35:1 Widescreen Movie
“Full Screen” Zoom
