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System Settings
Basic Settings
Format Settings (Format Menu)
Use the Format menu to set the signal format used in the
switcher system, the input reference signal (HD system
only), and the screen aspect ratio.
Note
Using an HD system requires the optional BZS-2000M.
Signal format
The signal format is indicated by a combination of the
number of valid scan lines and the field frequency. The
signal formats with which the switcher system can be used
are as follows.
Input reference signal
When using an HD system, you can select the input
reference signal from the following types.
Black Burst: SD system black burst
Tri Sync: HD system tri-level sync
Screen aspect ratio
You can set the screen aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9.
Note
After changing the signal format, input reference signal, or
screen aspect ratio settings, be sure to save the new
settings.
For details of saving settings, see “Saving Setup (Startup
Mode Menu)” (page 160).
Setting the signal format
1
From the top menu, select Setup/Diag >System
>Format.
The Format menu appears. The status area shows the
current settings (switcher settings) of the signal
format, reference video signal, and screen aspect ratio.
2
Press [Format].
A popup window appears, showing the signal formats
that can be used in the system.
• 720P/59.94
• 1080i/50
• 1080i/59.94
• 1080PsF/23.976
• 1080PsF/24
• 1080PsF/25
• 1080PsF/29.97
• 480i/59.94
• 576i/50
System Valid scan lines Field frequency
HD system 720p 59.94
1080i 50
59.94
1080PsF 23.976
24
25
29.97
SD system 480i 59.94
576i 50