ViewSonic VPW505 User Manual

VPW505

USER GUIDE

50” PLASMA DISPLAY

Contents

For Your Records........................................................................................................................................ 1

PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................. 2

PRODUCT FEATURES .............................................................................................................................. 3

UNDERSTANDING YOUR DISPLAY ......................................................................................................... 4

Front View ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Rear View ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Remote Control ................................................................................................................................ 5

CONNECTING THE DISPLAY ................................................................................................................... 6

Connecting a DVD Player ................................................................................................................. 6

Connecting a HDTV Decoder Set-Top Box ...................................................................................... 7

Connecting a VCR ............................................................................................................................ 8

External Audio Connections ............................................................................................................. 8

Connecting a PC ............................................................................................................................... 9

OPERATING THE DISPLAY-BASICS ...................................................................................................... 10

Powering ON / OFF ........................................................................................................................ 10

Selecting Signal Source .................................................................................................................. 10

Adjusting Sound Volume ................................................................................................................ 11

RUNNING HDTV ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Understanding HDTV ...................................................................................................................... 12

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 14

Picture-In-Picture (PIP) / Split Screen ............................................................................................ 14

Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio) Viewing Modes ........................................................................... 16

Widescreen Viewing Modes (Con’t) ...............................................................................................17

On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings ................................................................................................ 17

Sleep Timer Settings ...................................................................................................................... 18

Variable and Fixed Audio Output .................................................................................................... 19

Sound Adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 19

Signal Frequency Information Display ............................................................................................ 20

ADJUSTING PICTURE ............................................................................................................................. 21

For AV / S-Video ............................................................................................................................ 21

For Component Video .................................................................................................................... 22

For RGB / DVI ................................................................................................................................ 24

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 25

WALL MOUNT (OPTION) ......................................................................................................................... 29

Rear View ................................................................................................................................................. 29

APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................ 30

TV TUNER SETTING ............................................................................................................................... 30

NTSC TV Tuner Setting .................................................................................................................. 30

TV / Cable TV Connections .................................................................................................. 30

Remote Control .................................................................................................................... 31

Selecting Signal Source ....................................................................................................... 32

Changing Channels ..............................................................................................................32

TV Tuner Settings ................................................................................................................ 33

Quick View ........................................................................................................................... 33

Favorite Channel / Channel Lock ......................................................................................... 34

Parental Guide ..................................................................................................................... 35

PASSCODE Setting ............................................................................................................. 36

ADJUSTING PICTURE ........................................................................................................ 37

For TV .................................................................................................................................. 37

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 38

Troubleshoot Common Conditions .................................................................................................38

Customer Support .......................................................................................................................... 39

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 40

VIEWSONIC Plasma Display ......................................................................................................... 40

Power Cord Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................................... 41

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 42

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 43

FCC Information ............................................................................................................................. 44

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For Your Records

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Supplied Accessories

Please verify that you received the following items with your package content:

Plasma Display Remote Control Quick Start Guide(QSG)

Power Cable China

VGA Cable

Power Cable EU

Power Cable UK

CD WIZARD

Batteries

Power Cable US

S-VIDEO Cable RCA Component Cable

RCA Video/Audio Cable

Note: Only suitable power cable is provided for the country of destination.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

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Quiet Fanless Operation

Quiet operation without fan noise - excellent for
home theater related applications.

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Advanced Digital Image Processing

Advanced digital processor with adaptive motion
de-interlacing converts all 15KHz signals into
progressive scan for a brighter, flicker free image.

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3:2 Pull-Down for Film Scan Conversion

Built-in 3:2 pull-down processing can
automatically detect and convert film content to
properly display with minimal motion artifacts.

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3D Comb Filter

Built-in 3D comb filter converts analog signal
into a digital signal for more accurate processing,
eliminating cross-color interference for superior
NTSC video performance.

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Dual HD Component Video Inputs

Two high-definition component video inputs with
auto-detection capabilities will automatically
synchronize the display to match the incoming
signal source without manual intervention.

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Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

View two programs simultaneously using the
display’s picture-in-picture with four selectable
window position settings.

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Picture on Picture (POP)

View two programs silmultaneous by using the
picture on picture split screen feature.

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HDTV Signal Compatible

Capable of accepting 1080i and 720p HDTV
signals via an external HDTV decoder with RGB
or Component Video outputs.

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Selectable Fixed/Variable Audio Outputs

Software selectable fixed or variable audio
outputs ensures flexible audio applications.

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Built-in Internal Amplification & Speakers

This display contains an internal 10-watt (5 watts
x2) audio amplifier and built-in speakers
sufficient for multimedia applications.

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Standard DVI Interface

Equipped with a built-in Digital Visual Interface
for direct "digital-to-digital" video capability.

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1280x1024 SXGA Support

The onboard digital scaling engine can accept
various PC and HDTV signals and digitally map
the signals to fit 1366x768 wide XGA resolution.

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Discrete Power ON/OFF

Separate Power ON/OFF buttons on the remote
control facilitates the recording of IR macros
with advanced system setups.

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Direct Input Selection Keys

Separate input selection keys on the remote
control allows quick and easy selection of various
inputs.

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Bass Extension Circuitry / Subwoofer Out

Enhance bass performance by adding a separate
powered subwoofer to the display’s subwoofer
output.

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RS232 Serial Connection

The RS232 command set includes front panel
lock, input selection, power on/off, volume and
other standard RS232 command controls.

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Digital Zoom Mode

View full screen 4:3 content.

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Sound Maximizer

BBE

Built-in BBE sound processor maximizes the
sound quality.

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SRS

Sound Processing

Built-in SRS sound processor simulates surround
sound effects with only two speakers.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR DISPLAY

Front View

Power (Standby) Button

Turns power on/off from standby mode. There is a 3­second wait between on/off cycles.

Status LED

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Not Illuminated - No AC Power detected

If the main power switch (rear of panel) is turned
off, this LED will not illuminate.

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Solid Yellow - Standby (Power OFF) with
AC power detected

The LED will illuminate a yellow color if the
display is shut-off but the main power cord is
plugged into the back of the unit.

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Solid Green - Power ON

Rear View

Input Button

Use this button to switch between available inputs.

Menu +/- Buttons

Use this menu to engage the On Screen Display
menu.

Volume Adjustment +/- Buttons

Use these buttons to adjust volume up and down.
These keys also serve as adjustment keys when On
Screen Display is engaged.

Video Connectors

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PC/Computer Related Connectors

Remote Control

Standby Power On/Off

Push this button to turn on the display
from Standby mode. Push it again to turn
off to Standby mode.

Number Keypad

These keys are not applicable to

this display.

QuickView

This key is not applicable to this

display.

PIP (Picture-in-Picture

Button)

Turns on PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

mode and POP (Side-by-Side)

PIP/POP Source

Changes the input source of the

PIP or POP sub-window. (See

Page 14)

Favorite Channel

This key is not applicable to this

display.

Closed Captioning

This key is not applicable to this

display.

V-Chip

These keys are not applicable to

this display.

MTS Stereo

This key is not applicable to this

display.

Channel Lock / Fav. Set

These keys are not applicable to

this display.

Sleep Timer

Engages Sleep Timer Settings.

(See Page 18)

Discrete Power ON/OFF

Press OFF to send display into

Standby mode. Press ON to

power on from standby mode.

(See Page 10)

Sound Mute On/Off

Vol ume +/-

Turns volume up or down.

Channel UP/DOWN

These keys are not
applicable to this display.

SWAP

This key swaps the main and
sub picture windows under
PIP or POP modes.

(See page 14)

PIP Position

This key changes the PIP sub­window to 4 different corner
locations.

(See Page 14)

Input Select

Press to select input signal
modes sequentially.

(See Page 10)

MENU Adjustment

1 Show OSD menu by pressing

Ï

or Ð key or MENU key.

2 Scroll thru the major OSD

category using Í or Î key.

3Press the Ï and Ð keys

again to select sub-options
within the category.

4Press ÍorÎ keys to change

the actual sub-option setting.

Recall

Recalls default picture
settings. (See Page 21)

Display

Press to show the status of
the display.

AV Mode (PIP/POP On)

PIP

Component Mode

AV1

AV 2

Component 1

1080i

Main Source

PIP/POP Source

Main Source

Incoming Signal

Direct Input Selection Keys

Directly change input signal
selection by pressing the
appropriate key.(Note: TV key is
not applicable to this display.)

WIDE

Toggles between various
aspect ratio settings. (See
Page 16)

RGB Mode

RGB

Main Source

M:06

Display Mode

(See Page 20)

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CONNECTING THE DISPLAY

Connecting a DVD Player

Using Component Video Input

1. Connect the green-colored (labeled as “Y”) jack from
the DVD to the green-colored“Y1” jack of the display.

2. Connect the red-colored (labeled as “P
from the DVD to the red-colored “P
display.

3. Connect the blue-colored (labeled as “P
from the DVD to the blue-colored “P
the display.

4. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the
DVD to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the
“P

1/CR1” connector.

R

Using S-Video Input

1. Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from the
DVD to the “S-VIDEO” input on the back of display.

2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the
DVD to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the
S-VIDEO connector.

”or “CR”) jack

R

1/CR1” jack of the

R

”or “CB”) jack

B

1/CB1” jack of

B

Note:

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There are two sets of
component inputs
provided. You can use
either set of component
inputs to connect your
DVD.

Using Composite (AV) Video Input

1. Connect the “yellow”(video) connector from the DVD
to the yellow “VIDEO 1” input on the back of display.

2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the
DVD to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the
yellow “VIDEO 1” connector.

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Connecting a HDTV Decoder Set-Top Box

Using Component Video Input

1. Connect the green (labeled as “Y”) jack from the
HDTV Set Top Box to the green “Y1” jack of the
display.

2. Connect the red (labeled as “P
the HDTV Set Top Box to the red “P
the display.

3. Connect the blue (labeled as “P
the HDTV Set Top Box to the blue “P
of the display.

4. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from
the HDTV Set Top Box to the R and L audio-in jacks
located next to the “P

1/CR1” connector.

R

Note:

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Some HDTV Set Top Boxes may not have a Compo­nent Video output. Instead, use RGB input method.

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There are two sets of component inputs provided.
You can use either set of component inputs to con­nect your HDTV Set Top Box.

Using RGB Input

1. Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector
from the back of the HDTV Set Top Box to
the RGB-IN Connector located on the back of
the display.

2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out
jacks from the HDTV Set Top Box to the R
and L audio-in jacks located to the left of the
S-Video connector.

” or “CR”) jack from

R

1/CR1” jack of

R

”or “CB”) jack from

B

1/CB1” jack

B

Note:

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Some HDTV Set Top Boxes may not have a
RGB output. Use Component Video input
method if this is the case.

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Upon connecting your HDTV Set Top Box to
the RGB input of the display, it may be neces­sary to adjust various picture settings on the
display to correctly match the output of the
HDTV Set Top Box (see page 24). This is
caused by the different video timings set by
various HDTV Set Top Box manufacturers.

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Connecting a VCR

Using S-Video Input

1. Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from
the VCR to the “S-VIDEO” input on the back of
display.

2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks
from the VCR to the R and L audio-in jacks
located next to the S-VIDEO connector.

Using Composite Input

1. Connect the “yellow” (video) out connector from
the VCR to the yellow “VIDEO 1” input on the
back of display.

2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out
jacks from the VCR to the R and L audio-in jacks
located next to the yellow “VIDEO 1” connector.

External Audio Connections

Connecting External Amplified Speakers

1. This display can be connected to an external set of amplified
speakers using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of
the display. In addition, this display is equipped with a small

3.5mm phono style plug for remote turn-on applications that
will automatically send a remote turn-on/off signal to the
external amplified speakers.

2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) AUDIO OUT jacks from
right side of the connector panel to the external amplified
speaker.

3. As an option, you may use the remote turn-on plug. Please
note that not all external amplified speakers can accept
remote-turn on signals.

Connecting to an External Amplifier

1. This display can be connected to an external amplifier using
the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of the display. In
addition, this display is equipped with a small 3.5mm phono
style plug for remote turn-on applications that will automati­cally send a remote turn-on/off signal to the external ampli­fier.

2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) AUDIO OUT jacks from
right side of the connector panel to the external amplifier or
receiver.

3. As an option, you may use the remote turn-on plug. Please
note that not all external amplifiers can accept remote-turn on
signals.

Using the Subwoofer Out (Connecting a Subwoofer)

1. This display is equipped with a subwoofer output for connect­ing to an external amplified subwoofer.

2. Connect a RCA cable from the subwoofer output jack to the
external subwoofer.

Note:

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The AUDIO OUT RCA jacks can be set to
either Fixed or Variable audio output lev­els. Please see page 19 for additional
explanation of this feature.

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The RCA subwoofer outputs frequencies
below 120Hz. The subwoofer will use the
same Fixed or Variable audio output set­ting as AUDIO OUT RCA jacks.

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The 3.5mm phono/earphone output level is
always used for remote turn on/off applica­tions.

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Connecting a PC

Using RGB or DVI Video Input

1. For most PC’s, connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from
the back of the PC to the RGB-IN Connector located on the back
of the display. If you have a PC that is equipped with a DVI
(Digital Visual Interface), you may connect the PC DVI connec­tor from the back of the PC to the DVI-In Connector located on
the back of the display.

2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the PC to the
R and L jacks located to the left of the S-VIDEO connector. If
you are using a DVI interface, simply connect the (R) and (L)
audio jacks to the R and L jacks located to the left of the VIDEO
1 connector.

Notes:

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Your PC may have audio jacks in the form of a 3.5mm phono
plug. If this is the case, you will need to use a phono-plug to
RCA converter cable in order to connect audio.

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A RGB loop-out labeled “RGB Out” will allow another RGB dis­play to be connected. The RGB loop-out will display the same
signal as the RGB In signal source.

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The physical display resolution is a maximum of 1024x768 dots
when aspect ratio is set to “4:3”, and 1366x768 dots when set to
“16:9”. If the PC’s display resolution exceeds these maximums,
the display will have to artificially eliminate dots in order to fit
within the physical dot capability of the display; therefore, it is
possible that the display may not be able to show details with
adequate clarity.

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OPERATING THE DISPLAY-BASICS

Powering ON / OFF

Using Front Panel or Remote Control

1. Confirm the display is plugged into the wall outlet

and the main AC switch located in the rear of the
display is switched to the ON position. If the
power is plugged in and the AC switch is on, the
STATUS LED will illuminate a solid yellow color.

2. Press the POWER button on the front panel or the

remote control.

3. The display will now turn on after a brief pause.

The STATUS LED will now turn green to indicate
power on status.

4. To turn power off, simply press the POWER but-

ton on the front panel or the remote control once
again.

Using Discrete Power ON/OFF Keys

1. The discrete POWER ON/OFF keys sends two dis-

crete signals to the display.

2. To turn power on, simply press the POWER ON

button. If the display is turned on already, pressing
this button will have no effect.

3. To turn off power, simply press the POWER OFF

button. If the display is already turned off, press­ing this button will have no effect.

Discrete

POWER ON/OFF

POWER(Toggle)

Status LED

Not Illuminated - No AC

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Power detected

If the main power switch
(rear of panel) is turned off,
this LED will not illuminate.

Solid Yellow - Standby

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(Power OFF) with AC
power detected

The LED will illuminate in
yellow color if the display is
shut-off but the main power
cord is plugged into the back
of the unit.

Solid Green - Power ON

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Selecting Signal Source

Input Select

(Toggle)

Direct Input

Selection Keys

Using Front Panel or Remote Control

1. Press the INPUT key on the front panel or the
INPUT SELECT key on the remote control.

2. Pressing the INPUT key will cycle the display thru
all available input signal sources in the following
order:

Using Direct Input Selection Keys

1. If you prefer not to cycle thru all available inputs,
you can use the Direct Input Selection keys located
towards the bottom of the remote control.

2. Simply select the input that you would like to
switch to and press the Direct Input Selection key
for that input.

Notes:

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Some of the Direct Input Selection keys will not be

applicable for this display.
For AV mode, use AV1.
For S-Video, use AV2.

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Adjusting Sound Volume

Using Front Panel or Remote Control

1. To turn up sound volume, press VOLUME + on
either the front panel of display or on the remote
control.

2. To turn down sound volume, press VOLUME - on
either the front panel of display or on the remote
control.

Using MUTE

1. If you would like to silence the volume on a tem­porary basis, simply press the MUTE key to
silence the volume.

2. When the display’s volume is muted, the display
will display “MUTE” on the upper right corner of
the screen.

3. To disengage the mute mode, simply press the
MUTE key or the VOLUME +/- button again.

Notes:

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If the display’s built-in speakers are turned off
using the OSD, then volume controls will not
affect volume generated by the built-in speaker.

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Volume controls are valid when audio output is set
to “variable” (See page 19). If audio output is set
to “fixed”, then volume control is not active.

MUTE

VOLUME +/-

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RUNNING HDTV

Understanding HDTV

What is Digital Television or DTV?

Digital TVs are televisions that can receive and display digital television broadcasts sent using any one of
three following categories: HDTV (High Definition TV), EDTV (Enhanced Digital TV), and SDTV (Standard
Definition TV).

What is the Difference Between HDTV, EDTV, and SDTV?

HDTV, EDTV, and SDTV are three grades of televison or displays. They reference the maximum resolution
capability of a digital television or display to fully display digital broadcasts without having to “down-con­vert” the actual signal content to fit the display’s display limitations. The resolution requirements for each of
the three DTV classifications and an explanation of the specifications are described below:

Vertical Res.

1

Horizontal Res.2Aspect Ratio3Scan Method

4

1080 lines 1920 dots 16:9 Wide Interlaced
720 lines 1280 dots 16:9 Wide Progressive
HDTV grade televisions and displays are capable of displaying a maximum of either 1080
lines using interlaced scan method or 720 lines using progressive scan method.

Vertical Res.

1

Horizontal Res.2Aspect Ratio3Scan Method

4

480 lines 640 dots 4:3 Progressive
EDTV grade televisions and displays are capable of displaying a maximum of 480 lines
using progressive scan method. All resolutions higher than 480 lines must be reduced to
480 lines in order to be displayed. Progressive scan method reduces flicker; however, pic­ture quality may not necessarily outperform 480 interlaced when viewed at normal view­ing distances.

Vertical Res.

1

Horizontal Res.2Aspect Ratio3Scan Method

4

480 lines 640 dots 4:3 Interlaced
SDTV grade televisions and displays are capable of displaying a maximum of 480 lines
using interlaced scan method. All resolutions higher than 480 lines must be reduced to
480 lines in order to be displayed.

1

Vertical Resolution (Scan Lines)

Vertical scan lines refer to the number of horizontal lines a TV or display can display to create an image. As

the number of lines increase, more information is displayed, resulting in better picture quality.

2

Horizontal Resolution

Each horizontal line in a TV or display is made up of individual dots (pixels). The higher the number of pixels,
the finer the TV picture becomes. Horizontal pixel measurements using today's technology can range from
250 for a VCR to as much as 500 for a DVD player.

3

Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratio identifies the ratio of the TV screen's width over its height. A 16:9 aspect ratio refers to a wide­screen picture format, while a 4:3 refers to a standard “square” TV format.

4

Scan Mode

Interlaced scanning is a method that creates a TV picture with alternating lines of information and is the cause
for flickering. Progressive scanning is a method that creates a TV picture with consecutive lines of informa­tion that results in flicker-free picture quality.

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