Sony VPL-GTZ280, Operating Instructions Manual

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15
Selecting the Aspect
Ratio According to the
Video Signal
You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video
signal received.
1
Press MENU to display the menu.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select the Screen menu, then press
, or ENTER.
3
Press
M
/
m
to select “Aspect”, then press
,
or
ENTER.
4
Press
M
/
m
to select the aspect setting (page 24).
• Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal
(page 41).
• When a computer signal is input, you cannot select the aspect
setting.
Notes on switching the “Aspect” setting
• Select the aspect mode taking into account that changing
the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a
different look from that of the original image.
• Note that if the unit is used for profit or for public
viewing, modifying the original picture by switching the
aspect may constitute an infringement of the rights of
authors or producers, which are legally protected.
Original image (for 16:9
display) Recommended setting and
resultant images
1.85:1
Squeezed 1.85:1
1.85:1 Zoom
2.35:1
Squeezed 2.35:1
2.35:1 Zoom
Notes
Original image (for 16:9
display) Recommended setting and
resultant images
1.78:1 (16:9)
1.33:1 (4:3)
1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels
Normal
Squeezed
Stretch