Sony kv-27hs420 Operating Guide
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Using Screen Mode
Models
KV-30/34HS420
Only
KV-30/34HS420
Only
The Screen Mode feature lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in
several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).
several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).
❑
Press
SCREEN MODE
repeatedly to toggle through the following
settings.
When you change channels or inputs, the Screen Mode settings revert
to the
to the
4:3 Default
setting in the Screen menu. To retain the current
Screen Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set
4:3 Default
to
Off
. For details, see page 51.
✍
When viewing high-definition programs broadcast in 720p/1080i, it is not
possible to change Screen Modes because those video formats are already
widescreen.
possible to change Screen Modes because those video formats are already
widescreen.
You can also change the Screen
Mode settings in the Screen menu.
For details, see page 50.
z
Example
Description
Wide Zoom
enlarges the center portion of the 4:3
picture proportionately; however, only the left and
right edges of the screen are stretched to fill the 16:9
screen. The picture has a normal appearance, as
much as possible.
right edges of the screen are stretched to fill the 16:9
screen. The picture has a normal appearance, as
much as possible.
m
Normal
returns the 4:3 picture to its original size.
Black bars are visible at left and right sides to fill the
16:9 screen.
16:9 screen.
m
Full Mode
stretches the entire 4:3 picture horizontally
only, to fill the 16:9 screen. The picture has an
elongated appearance.
elongated appearance.
m
Zoom Mode
enlarges the entire 4:3 picture
proportionately to fill the 16:9 screen. Useful for
watching Letterbox movies.
watching Letterbox movies.
Wide Zoom
Normal
Full
Zoom
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