Selecting a screen size automatically, Useful adjustment settings 12 – Pioneer PDP-506XDE User Manual

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Selecting a screen size automatically

The Plasma Display automatically selects an appropriate
screen size when the received video signals contain WSS (wide
screen signaling) information or when video signals are
received from a connected HDMI equipment (see page 61). To
activate this function, use the following procedure.

1

Press

HOME MENU.

2

Select “Option” ( / then

ENTER).

3

Select “Auto Size” ( / then

ENTER).

4

Select “On” ( / then

ENTER).

5

Press

HOME MENU to exit the menu.

NOTE

• Manually select an appropriate screen size if an image does

not automatically switch to a correct screen format.

• When the video signal contains no aspect ratio information,

the function will not work even with “On” selected.

Selecting a screen size for received 4:3 aspect
ratio signals

Specify whether the Plasma Display should choose the 4:3
mode or WIDE mode when 4:3 aspect ratio signals are received
with the Auto Size function activated.

1

Press

HOME MENU.

2

Select “Option” ( / then

ENTER).

3

Select “4:3 Mode” ( / then

ENTER).

4

Select “WIDE” or “4:3” ( / then

ENTER).

.

WIDE

4:3

5

Press

HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Changing the brightness at both sides
of the screen (Side Mask)

With the 4:3, FULL 14:9, or CINEMA 14:9 screen size selected
for the AV mode, you can change the brightness of the grey
side masks that appear at both sides of the screen.

1

Press

HOME MENU.

2

Select “Option” ( / then

ENTER).

3

Select “Side Mask” ( / then

ENTER).

4

Select the desired parameter ( / then

ENTER).

5

Press

HOME MENU to exit the menu.

NOTE

• If you select “AUTO”, the selection for “Drive Mode” (page 54)

becomes ineffective.

Item

Description

Off
(factory default)

Deactivates the Auto Size function.

On

Activates the Auto Size function.

Auto Size

Off

On

4:3 Mode

WIDE

4:3

Item

Description

WIDE
(factory default)

Wide image without side masks.

4:3

Keeps the 4:3 aspect ratio and presents side masks.

Item

Description

Fixed
(factory default)

Always sets the same brightness for the grey side
masks.

Auto

Adjusts the brightness of the grey side masks
according to the brightness of images.

Side Mask

Fixed

Auto

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