FAQs, etc.25Aspect RatioSignal nameAspect modes16:9 JUST 4:3 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 ZOOM3TV/AV1/AV2/AV3PAL I O O O O O OPAL 525/60 O O O O O OM.NTSC O O O O O ONTSC O O O O O OComponent/HDMI480i - 60Hz O O O O O O480p - 60Hz O O O O O O576i - 50Hz O O O O O O576p - 50Hz O O O O O O720p - 50Hz O O O O O O720p - 60Hz O O O O O O1080i - 50Hz O O O O O O1080i - 60Hz O O O O O ONote• The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9", black bandsmay appear at the top and bottom of the screen.• If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust thetracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)• To select the ratio manually:The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 10)16:9Directly displaysthe image at "16:9"without distortion(anamorphic).16 : 9• Technical InformationZOOM3Displays a "21:9" letterbox (anamorphic)image full-screen without distortion. At"16:9", displays the image at its maximum(with slight enlargement).ZOOM34:3Displays theimage at thestandard "4:3"without distortion.4 : 3ZOOM1Displays a "16:9" letterboxor "4:3" image withoutdistortion.ZOOM1ZOOM2Displays a "16:9" letterbox(anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.ZOOM2JUSTDisplays a 4:3 imagefull-screen.Stretching is only noticeableat the left and right edges.JUSTHDMI connection• HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.• If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (∗2) (analogue connection).• When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.• Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 input" menu screen. (p. 14)• Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz(∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment. (∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality soundby connecting the TV unit and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can beconnected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.Note• HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only.• PC DVI video resolution is not supported using DVI connection.• The 720p/1080i signals will be reformatted before being displayed on the screen.• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".• These HDMI connectors are "type A".• An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either "Component","S-VIDEO", or "Video" to receive analogue signals.• The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 26.Note• When using digital-TV STB connection, pillar boxvideo (eg. black bar left/right of video) cannot bejustified.