Philips 42HFL5580 Computer Monitor User Manual


 
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Picture Formats
The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 16:9
pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox format). This function allows
you to optimize the picture display on screen.
4:3
The picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed on either
side of the picture.
ZOOM 14:9
The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains on both sides
of the picture.
ZOOM 16:9
The picture is enlarged to 16:9 format. This mode is recommended when dis-
playing pictures that have black bands at the top and bottom (letterbox format).
SUBTITLE ZOOM
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen
leaving the subtitles visible.
SUPER WIDE
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen by
enlarging the sides of the picture
WIDESCREEN
This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures transmitted in 16:9 us-
ing the full screen display.
SUPER WIDE
4:3
ZOOM 14:9
ZOOM 16:9
SUBTITLE ZOOM
WIDESCREEN
Using the different formats, the Picture Format can be set via the Guest Menu or Set-Up Menu.