Choosing The Aspect Ratio - LG LSS-3200A Owner's Manual

8. CUSTOMIZATION

8-13. Choosing the Aspect Ratio

Modes for viewing high-definition content (16:9) WHEN OUTPUT
FORMAT IS 720p OR 1080i MODE :
(Note: you may choose one of three picture appearance options for your preference)
Standard
Choose when you want to view a picture with no adjustment.
Expand
Choose when you want to view a picture in the 16:9 ratio. The picture will be horizontally
adjusted or expanded to fit 16:9 ratio size. Left and right portions of the picture will not be
shown.
Shrink
Choose when you want to view a picture in the 4:3 ratio. The picture will be horizontally
adjusted or squeezed to fit 4:3 ratio size. Black or gray bars will show at the left and right
side.
Aspect Ratio Summary
Program Format
SD(480i/p) 4 : 3
HD(720p/1080i) 16 : 9 SD(480i/p) 4 : 3
SD(480i/p) 4 : 3
HD(720p/1080i) 16 : 9 HD(720p/1080i) 16 : 9
NOTE
The aspect ratio setting changes both the high-definition outputs (Component,
RGB/DVI-HDTV) and the standard-definition outputs (Video 1/2, S-Video, Out to TV).
When using a VCR or DVR to record programming from the standard definition outputs,
make sure the correct aspect ratio is selected.
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Output Format Available Aspect Ratio
SD(480i/p) 4 : 3 No Adjustment Options
Letter Box, Cropped, Squeezed
HD(720p/1080i) 16 : 9 five Aspect Ratio controls
(Normal, Wide, Panorama,
Zoom, Cine-Zoom)
three temporary Aspect Ratio
controls (Standard, Expand,
Shrink)