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E246 Series HD Display User Manual
Aspect Ratio Explained
The display is a widescreen display, but most TV programs are still broadcasting in a square format,
therefore the Display is offering multiple ways of viewing videos. There are mainly two types of
signal format, Full (16:9 format), Normal (4:3 format), while others offer a novelty ways to view the
Disp
lay. Simply use the ASPECT button on the Display’s remote control to cycle between the
multiple modes.
1.
NORMAL
Most analog TV channels have 4:3 signal formats. If the original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1
source) is preserved, black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. This
aspect keeps that aspect ratio and shows you the black bars on the side.
2.
WIDE
This mode will stretch the picture to a widescreen ratio. If you have a perfect 16:9 ratio picture
you will not see any black bars. If you are watching a widescreen movie in 1.85:1 or 2.35:1
ratio, you will still get black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. If you use this mode on
4:3 pictures they will be stretched and distorted horizontally.
3.
CINEMA
This mode cuts off all 4 sides to try to make a widescreen movie fit better on the Display
screen.
4.
ZOOM
When watching a 4:3 aspect ratio Display or movie, this mode zooms in to cut off most of the
black bars on the side while preserving the 16:9 ratio. Because of the zoom, the top and
bottom are cut off as well.
5.
DOT BY DOT
This mode is only available under PC. It will map dot by dot to the screen. Any resolution will
be proportionate.
6.
FULL 100%
Full 100% does not crop any video from the source.
