Vidikron VL-32HD - Manual (Page 37)

Operation
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Aspect Ratio
Remote
Control
Key
Description
Anamorphic ANA The image is compressed
vertically, but anamorphic
software will appear properly
proportioned. This is best
suited for use with 16:9 DVDs
and HDTV programming.
Standard 4X3 The input signal is scaled to
fit in the center of a 16:9
screen.
4:3 is the aspect ratio used by
personal computers,
standard television
programming and most VHS
video cassettes.
Letterbox LET
BOX
The image in the Letterbox
mode is stretched vertically;
the top and bottom portions
are “blanked off.” Letterbox is
best suited for LaserDisc
movies or non-anamorphic
DVDs.
IntelliWide I-WIDE A 4:3 image is stretched
NON-linearly in the
horizontal direction to fit a
16x9 screen.
Active Image Area
Active Image
Area
Active Image Area