Toshiba SD-43HK Owner's Manual

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Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4: 3, while that of wide screen and highdefinition TVs is 16: 9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screensize, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.* For a standard TV, select either " 4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according topersonal preference . Select 1 6:9" if you have a wide screen TV.Select this to view a 16:9 pi cture in theOEtO LPARE-.WIDE full-screen mode on your wi•You can enjoy the wide screen asde screen TV.pectF2,L r'7,1 fit,ii 16 9 i thOSYI "w 11 cSelect th s to play a : p%° 4:3LB ture n efl ;I,Ic(43 Letter box) letter box mode on a conve ntional TV.wwrxt.Black bars will appear at the top ascreen.nd bottom of the4:3PS Select this to play a 16:9 pic(4:3 Pan&Scan) & scan mode on a conventi-You can see the central portion o(with the sides of the 16:9 pictureture in the panonal TV.f the screen onlycut off).• If a DVD is in the 4:3 ratio ; you cannot view it in wide screen.• Since DVD discs are recorded in various image formats, they will look differentdepending on the software , the type of TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting.OSD LanguageSelect a language for the setup menu.This is the menu you see when you press SETUP.• This function may not work depending on the type ofdisc inserted.Black LevelTo select the black level of playback pictures.Set your preference and monitor's ability.• On: Expanded grey scale . (0 IRE cut off)• Off: Standard grey scale . ( 7.5 IRE cut off)DRC (Dynamic Range Control)With the DVD format , you can hear a program' s soundtrack in the mostaccurate and realistic presentation possible , thanks to digital audiotechnology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of theaudio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietestones ). Then , you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losingclarity of sound . Set DRC to On for this effect.F"; :rR^rkrz111'x ^ yr i^, • This function works only in Dolby Digital mode. 28