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| The picture looks normal but the text on the top and bottom of the picture is cut off. The picture is bigger than the screen. | |
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Question: How can I prevent my 16:9 TV from cropping a 4:3 picture?
Answer: Your TV can display a 4:3 picture on a 16:9 screen without distortion by adjusting the aspect ratio or picture size. Follow these steps depending on whether you have a set-top box or not.
With a set-top box:
Set the TV's picture mode to 16:9. Use the aspect controls in the set-top box to adjust the picture. Refer to the box's manual for instructions on changing the aspect ratio. Choose an aspect ratio like stretch, zoom, or 4:3 that suits your preferences.
Without a set-top box:
Set the picture size on the TV to 4:3. This displays the picture without distortion but adds black bars on the sides. Alternatively, set the picture size to 16:9 to stretch the picture sideways, making objects appear wider but eliminating cropping. Another option is setting the picture size to Wide Fit, which adjusts the picture's aspect ratio to fit the screen, but requires a 1080i signal.
Note: Available picture sizes and aspect ratios depend on your input source (HDMI, S-Video, Composite, etc.) and the resolution of the incoming signal. Consult this table for more information. |
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