Pioneer PDP-507XD - Manual (Page 53)

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Useful Adjustment Settings 11
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Selecting a screen size manually
Press f to switch among the screen size options selectable
for the type of video signals currently received.
• Each time you press f, the selection is switched.
• The selectable screen sizes differ depending on the types of
input signals.
NOTE
• If images with black bands on both sides or top and bottom
of the screen - when using the “4:3”, “FULL 14:9”, “CINEMA
14:9” or “Dot by Dot” modes, for example - are displayed
continuously for long periods or for shorter periods of time
over several days, image retention may result. It is
recommended that you enjoy watching images displayed in
full screen, except when doing so may result in copyright
infringement.
AV mode
PC mode except for XGA signals
PC mode for XGA signals
(Ex. 1024 x 768 input at PDP-507XD)
NOTE
• The specifications given for the PC mode is for the PDP-
507XD. For the PDP-427XD, the number of panel pixels is
different, and thus signal processing and actual viewing
conditions will vary slightly.
• While watching High Definition TV broadcasting, pressing
f switches among FULL, WIDE, 4:3, and ZOOM.
• Some HD broadcasts may display 4:3 content with side
masks, which may cause uneven wear. After viewing, it is
recommended to view full screen motion video.
AV mode
PC mode except for XGA signals
PC mode for XGA signals
Item Description
4:3 For 4:3 standard pictures. A side mask appears on
each side.
FULL 14:9 For 14:9 squeeze pictures. A thin side mask appears
on each side.
CINEMA 14:9 For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side mask appears
on each side, and you may also see bars on the top
and bottom with some programmes.
WIDE In this mode the picture is progressively stretched
toward each side of the screen.
FULL For 16:9 squeeze pictures.
ZOOM For 16:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the
top and bottom with some programmes.
CINEMA For 14:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the
top and bottom on some programmes.
Item Description
4:3 Fills the screen without altering the input signal
aspect ratio.
FULL Full 16:9 screen display
Dot by Dot Matches input signal with same number of screen
pixels.
Item Description
4:3 Matches input signal with the same number of
screen pixels.
Optimized for 1024 x 768 display
FULL1 Full 16:9 screen display
Optimized for 1024 x 768 display
FULL2 For wide signal display
Use when displaying 1360 x 768 signal resolution.
CINEMA FULL 14:9
ZOOM CINEMA 14:9
FULL WIDE
4:3
4:3
Dot by Dot FULL
4:3
FULL2 FULL1
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