Entone Hydra HD A-Series User Manual
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Chapter
12
12.1 Aspect Ratio
Hydra HD supports display of both standard definition content which is traditionally filmed in 4:3 aspect ratio
and high definition content filmed in 16:9 aspect ratio to both 4:3 or 16:9 TV.
Setting of aspect ratio is provided by middleware. Please refer to your service provider for options available
and detailed operation. Typically, aspect ratio is provided in following 3 modes:
1) Mode 4:3 - You choose this mode when your TV is a traditional 4:3 TV.
4:3 Content
16:9 Content
4:3 TV
Normal
Left and Right are cropped
2) Mode 4:3 Letter Box (4:3 LB) - You choose this mode when your TV is a traditional 4:3 TV.
4:3 Content
16:9 Content
4:3 TV
Normal
Letter Box with black bar on top and
bottom
3) Mode 16:9 - You choose this mode when your TV is a 16:9 TV.
4:3 Content
16:9 Content
16:9 TV
Panorama – Stretched
Normal