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Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features
Using the auto aspect ratio feature
When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to
On
, the picture size
is automatically selected when one of the following input
sources is received:
•
A 480i signal from the
VIDEO-1
,
VIDEO-2
,
ColorStream HD-1
, or
ColorStream HD-2
input.
•
A 1080i, 480i, 480p, or 720p signal from the
HDMI
input.
Note:
The auto aspect ratio feature is not applicable to
antenna or cable input sources.
To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature:
1
Press
Y
and open the
Function
menu.
2
Press
B
or
b
to highlight
Auto Aspect
.
3
Press
C
or
c
to select
On
.
To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature:
Select
Off
in step 3 above.
Using the blue screen function
When a monitor is on but not receiving a signal, the screen
typically displays a “snowy” image and the speakers transmit
a “static” sound.
With the blue screen function set to
On
, the monitor will
automatically mute the sound and replace the snowy image
with a solid blue screen until the monitor receives a signal.
Once a signal is received, the normal image and sound are
restored.
To turn on the blue screen function:
1
Press
Y
and open the
Function
menu.
2
Press
B
or
b
to highlight
Blue Screen
.
3
Press
C
or
c
to select
On
.
To turn off the blue screen function:
Select
Off
in step 3 above.
Selecting the gray level for 4:3
mode side panels
You can select the gray level of the side panels that display in
4:3 mode.
To select the gray level:
1
Press
Y
and open the
Function
menu.
2
Press
B
or
b
to highlight
Side Panel
.
Aspect ratio
of signal
source
Automatic aspect size
(automatically selected when
Auto Aspect is On)
4:3 normal
Natural (with sidebars)
4:3 letter box
TheaterWide 2
16:9 full
Full
Not defined
(no ID-1 data
or HDMI
aspect data)
Selecting the picture size (
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page 26)
CC
Locks
Function
MENU
Back
Watch TV
EXIT
Off
Mode 1
Auto Aspect
On
Blue Screen
On
Side Panel
1
CC Reception Adjustment
ENTER
CC
Locks
Function
MENU
Back
Watch TV
EXIT
Off
Mode 1
Auto Aspect
On
Blue Screen
On
Side Panel
1
CC Reception Adjustment
ENTER
CC
Locks
Function
MENU
Back
Watch TV
EXIT
Off
Mode 1
Auto Aspect
On
Blue Screen
On
Side Panel
1
CC Reception Adjustment
ENTER
Side Panel
2
Side Panel
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