Sceptre X23PV-KOMODO - Manual (Page 62)

SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual
- 62 -
www.SCEPTRE.com
Detailed Explanations
Aspect Ratio Explained
The X23 is a widescreen TV, but most TV programs are still broadcasting in a
square format, therefore the TV is offering two ways of viewing videos. There
are mainly two types of signal format, 16:9 (X23’s 16:9 is named full) and 4:3.
Simply use the ASPECT button on the TV to cycle between both modes.
1. Full
This mode will stretch the picture to a widescreen ratio. If you have a
perfect 16:9 ratio picture you will not see any black bars. If you are
watching a widescreen movie in 1.85:1 or 2.35:1 ratio, you will still get
black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.
2. 4:3
Most analog TV channels have 4:3 signal formats. If the original 4:3
aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, black bars are added to the left
and right of the display image. This aspect keeps that aspect ratio and
shows you the black bars on the side.