Philips 26hf5443 User Manual
The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional
screen). 16:9 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox format).
screen). 16:9 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox format).
This function allows you to optimize the picture display on screen.
Using the different formats
The Picture Format can be set via the Guest Menu or Set-Up Menu.
4:3
The picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is
displayed on either side of the picture.
displayed on either side of the picture.
Zoom 14:9
The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains
The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains
on both sides of the picture.
Zoom 16:9
The picture is enlarged to 16:9 format. This mode is
recommended when displaying pictures that have black bands at
recommended when displaying pictures that have black bands at
the top and bottom (letterbox format).
Subtitle Zoom
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of
the screen leaving the subtitles visible.
Super Wide
This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of
the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture
the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture
Widescreen
This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures
transmitted in 16:9 using the full screen display.
transmitted in 16:9 using the full screen display.
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