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SCEPTRE X505 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
display. 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 TV 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.
FULL 100%
This mode is only available under HDMI. It will map dot by dot to the screen. Any resolution
will be proportionate. The TV will not crop any video from the source.
6.
DOT BY DOT
This mode is only available under PC. It will map dot by dot to the screen. Any resolution will
be proportionate. The TV will not crop any video from the source.
