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SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual
Detailed Explanations
Aspect Ratio Explained
The X32 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, 4:3, and ZOOM. Simply use the ASPECT button on the TV to cycle between both modes.
1. Wide
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. Normal
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.
3. Zoom
When watching a 4:3 aspect ratio TV or movie, this mode zooms in to cut off most of the black
bars on the side while preserving the 16:9 ratio. Because of the zoom, the top and bottom are
cut off as well.
