Sony BDP BX2 Operating Instructions - Page 42

DVD Aspect Ratio, Cinema Conversion Mode, Output Video Format, TV Connection Method

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DVD Aspect Ratio Selects the display configuration for playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen TV (selectable when "TV Type" is set to "4:3" and "Screen Format" is set to "Fixed Aspect Ratio"). Letter Box Pan & Scan Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and bottom. Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides. Letter Box Pan & Scan b Depending on the DVD, "Letter Box" may be selected automatically instead of "Pan & Scan" or vice versa. Cinema Conversion Mode Sets the video conversion method for 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p* signals from the HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. * HDMI only Auto Video Normally select this. The player automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method. The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material. Output Video Format Selects the jack type to output video signals ("TV Connection Method") and output resolution ("HDMI Resolution"/"Component Resolution"). 1 Select "Output Video Format" in "Video Settings," and press ENTER. 2 Select the jack type to output video signals using M/m, and press ENTER. b When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time, select "Component Video." TV Connection Method HDMI Outputs signals from the HDMI OUT jack according to the "HDMI Resolution" setting (page 43). Component Video Outputs signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks according to the "Component Resolution" setting (page 43). Video Outputs signals from the LINE OUT VIDEO jack. 3 (When you select "HDMI" or "Component Video" only) 1 Select the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using M/m, and press ENTER. When you change the video output resolution, the test screen appears for about 30 seconds. b If no picture appears, press RETURN to return to the previous screen, and change the resolution setting. 2 Select "Finish," and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. 3 Select "OK" or "Cancel," and press ENTER. Follow the on-screen instructions. 42

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Selects the display configuration for
playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3
screen TV (selectable when “TV Type” is set
to “4:3” and “Screen Format” is set to “Fixed
Aspect Ratio”).
b
Depending on the DVD, “Letter Box” may be
selected automatically instead of “Pan & Scan” or
vice versa.
Sets the video conversion method for 480p,
720p, 1080i, or 1080p* signals from the
HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
* HDMI only
Selects the jack type to output video signals
(“TV Connection Method”) and output
resolution (“HDMI Resolution”/“Component
Resolution”).
1
Select “Output Video Format” in “Video
Settings,” and press ENTER.
2
Select the jack type to output video
signals using
M
/
m
, and press ENTER.
b
When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and
other video output jacks at the same time,
select “Component Video.”
TV Connection Method
3
(When you select “HDMI” or
“Component Video” only)
1
Select the signal type for the HDMI
OUT jack or COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks using
M
/
m
, and press
ENTER.
When you change the video output
resolution, the test screen appears for
about 30 seconds.
b
If no picture appears, press RETURN to
return to the previous screen, and change
the resolution setting.
2
Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
3
Select “OK” or “Cancel,” and press
ENTER.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
DVD Aspect Ratio
Letter Box
Displays a wide picture with
black bands on the top and
bottom.
Pan & Scan
Displays a full-height
picture on the entire screen,
with trimmed sides.
Cinema Conversion Mode
Auto
Normally select this. The
player automatically detects
whether the material is
video-based or film-based,
and switches to the
appropriate conversion
method.
Video
The conversion method
suited for video-based
material will always be
selected regardless of the
material.
Letter Box
Pan & Scan
Output Video Format
HDMI
Outputs signals from
the HDMI OUT jack
according to the “HDMI
Resolution” setting
(page 43).
Component
Video
Outputs signals from
the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks
according to the
“Component
Resolution” setting
(page 43).
Video
Outputs signals from
the LINE OUT VIDEO
jack.