Sony VPL-VW5000 Operating Instructions Manual page 25

Setting items
Aspect
[ASPECT]
Blanking
Description
You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal (page 14).
1.85:1 Zoom: A 1.85:1 aspect ratio picture is displayed in its original aspect ratio, enlarged so that black
bands do not appear at the top and bottom of the projection surface.
2.35:1 Zoom: A 2.35:1 aspect ratio picture is displayed in its original aspect ratio, enlarged so that black
bands at the top and bottom of the projection surface are as small as possible. When you select "2.35:1
Zoom" from "Trigger Select 1/2" on the Installation
TRIGGER 1 or TRIGGER 2 connector (page 31).
Normal: Input video is displayed in its original aspect ratio, enlarged to fill the projection surface. This
mode is suitable for viewing 1.78:1 (16:9) and 1.33:1 (4:3) video.
V Stretch: This is the most suitable mode for using a 2.35:1 screen to view 2.35:1 video with a
commercially available anamorphic lens.
When you select "V Stretch" from "Trigger Select 1/2" on the Installation
output from the TRIGGER 1 or TRIGGER 2 connector (page 31).
Squeeze: With this setting, 1.78:1 (16:9) and 1.33:1 (4:3) video will be displayed in their correct aspect
ratios when you use a commercially available anamorphic lens.
Stretch: Displays video that has been squeezed to 1.33:1 (4:3) as 1.78:1 (16:9) aspect ratio.
Tips
• When you select "V Stretch" or "Squeeze," select the anamorphic lens type from "Anamorphic Lens"
in the Installation menu.
• Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal (page 44).
This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four directions of the screen.
On: Select the edge to adjust by highlighting Left, Right, Top, or Bottom using the M/m buttons.
Adjust the amount of blanking using the </, buttons.
Off: Turns off the Blanking function.
Tip
Depending on the aspect ratio setting, right/left blanking may not be available.
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