Operation Manual

Image Aspect Ratio
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The projector can display images in different width-to-height ratios called
aspect ratios. Normally, the input signal from your video source determines
the image's aspect ratio. However, you can change the aspect ratio for certain
images to fit your screen.
If you always want to use a particular aspect ratio for a certain video input
source, you can select it using the projector's Signal menu.
gg Related Links
• "Changing the Image Aspect Ratio" p.58
• "Available Image Aspect Ratios" p.58
• "Projected Image Appearance with Each Aspect Mode" p.59
• "Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.153
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio
You can change the aspect ratio of the displayed image.
a
• Set the Screen Type setting in the projector's Extended menu before
changing the aspect ratio.
s Extended > Display > Screen > Screen Type
• This setting is available only when the Scale Mode setting is set to
Full Display.
s Signal > Scale > Scale Mode
a
Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.
b
Press the [Aspect] button on the remote control.
The shape and size of the displayed image changes, and the name of the
aspect ratio appears briefly on the screen.
c
To cycle through the available aspect ratios for your input signal, press
the [Aspect] button repeatedly.
a
To display images without black bars, set Resolution to Wide or
Normal in the projector’s Signal menu according to the computer’s
resolution.
gg Related Links
• "Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu" p.153
Available Image Aspect Ratios
You can select the following image aspect ratios, depending on the selected
Screen Type setting and the input signal from your image source.
a
• The available aspect ratio setting varies depending on the input
signal.
• Note that using the aspect ratio function of the projector to reduce,
enlarge, or split the projected image for commercial purposes or for
public viewing may infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder
of that image based on copyright law.
Aspect mode Description
Auto Automatically sets the aspect ratio according to the
input signal and the Resolution setting.
Normal Displays images using the full projection area and
maintains the aspect ratio of the image.
4:3 Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 4:3.
16:9 Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9.