features - wide screen
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14:9 format
16:9 format
auto format
Auto mode automatically detects various screen formats
that are transmitted in either conventional (4:3) or wide screen
(16:9 or 14:9) format. After detecting which signal is being
transmitted the TV will automatically switch to the correct
screen ratio. In example 1 (right) a 4:3 conventional picture
format is shown - note the black bars to the sides of the
screen - this is consistent with screen compression.
Note: Hitachi recommend AUTO is selected for the majority of
TV viewing.
...notes on wide screen features
Various broadcast stations now transmit movies and programs in true wide screen format.
Built into your TV is software that detects these signals and automatically switches your TV to the
correct format. However, some broadcasters do not transmit this automatic sensing signal, and so
your TV will not recognise which format is being transmitted. This situation can be overcome by simply
pressing the key on your handset.
The picture (right) illustrates a true 16:9 wide screen
picture format. This type of picture fills the entire TV
screen.
The 16:9 mode can also be manually selected if desired by
pressing the button on your handset.
The 14:9 format (right) is the medium between the 4:3
and 16:9 ratio signals. When this mode is selected thin
black bars appear to the sides of the screen.
