Philips BDL3231C User manual - Page 29

User Manual BDL3231/BDL4231 WIDESCREEN SUPERWIDE 4:3 5.2 PICTURE FORMAT The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (widescreen) 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. Note: In PC-A mode, only WIDESCREEN and 4:3 formats are supported. WIDESCREEN This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures transmitted in 16:9 using the full screen display. SUPERWIDE This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen by enlarging the sides of the pictures. 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 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 ZOOM 16:9 The picture is enlarged to 16:9 format. This mode is recommended when displaying pictures that have black bands at the top and bottom (letterbox format). SUBTITLE ZOOM SUBTITLE ZOOM This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen leaving the subtitles visible. RETURN TO THE CONTENTS