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SCEPTRE X19 HDTV User Manual
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Detailed Explanations
Aspect Ratio Explained
The X19 is a widescreen TV, but most TV programs are still broadcasting in a square
format, therefore the TV is offering two ways of viewing videos. There are mainly two
types of signal format, 16:9 (X19’s 16:9 is named normal) and 4:3. Simply use the
ASPECT button on the TV to cycle between both modes and other extra modes.
1. Normal
This mode will stretch the picture to a widescreen ratio. If you have a perfect 16:9
ratio picture you will not see any black bars. If you are watching a widescreen
movie in 1.85:1 or 2.35:1 ratio, you will still get black bars on the top and bottom of
the screen.
2. 4:3
Most analog TV channels have 4:3 signal formats. If the original 4:3 aspect ratio
(1.33:1 source) is preserved, black bars are added to the left and right of the
display image. This aspect keeps that aspect ratio and shows you the black bars
on the side.
3. Zoom
When watching a 4:3 aspect ratio TV or movie, this mode zooms in to cut off most
of the black bars on the side while preserving the 16:9 ratio. Because of the zoom,
the top and bottom are cut off as well.