DIRECTV HR24 System Manual - Page 165

Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats - shows 480p

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Appendix 3: About High-Definition (High-Definition DVRs) Supported Resolutions The following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each type of connection: Output Connection HDMI Component Video (YPbPr) S-Video Video (RCA Type/Yellow) Available Resolutions 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i, 480p 1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p 480i 480i Note: 720p, 1080i and 1080p are HD formats. 480i and 480p are not. S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as 480i. Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats 4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to fit on the screen. To alleviate this, choose: - Letterbox With this format, the 16:9 image is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained, the image is no longer tall enough to fill your screen, so gray or black bars are seen at the top and bottom of the screen To change the bar color, press MENU, select "Parental, Fav's & Setup", "System Setup", "HDTV" and then "Video." Select the desired bar color. See your TV's owner's manual for information on the best color for your set. 165

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Appendix 3: About High-Definition
(High-Definition DVRs)
Output Connection
Available Resolutions
For a standard 4:3 TV showing a wide screen program, the program is too wide to fit on the screen. To alleviate this, choose:
With this format, the 16:9 image is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is
maintained, the image is no longer tall enough to fill your screen, so gray or black bars are seen at the top and bottom of the screen To
change the bar color, press MENU, select “Parental, Fav’s & Setup”, “System Setup”, “HDTV” and then “Video.” Select the desired bar
color. See your TV’s owner’s manual for information on the best color for your set.
The following table shows the resolutions that can be output from each type of connection:
HDMI
1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i, 480p
Component Video (YPbPr)
1080i, 720p, 480i, 480p
S-Video
480i
Video (RCA Type/Yellow)
480i
Note:
720p, 1080i and 1080p are HD formats. 480i and 480p are not.
S-Video and RCA outputs display all resolutions as 480i.
Supported Resolutions
Wide-Screen vs. Standard Formats
4:3 TVs Showing 16:9 programs
- Letterbox