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HDDTA Aspect Ratio and Resolution

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Aspect Ratio and Resolution

  • Aspect Ratio is the proportion between the width and height of a TV screen
     
  • Resolution defines the amount of pixels displayed on the screen
     
    • 4K (Available on some TiVos)
       
    • 1080p  (Available on TiVo)
       
    • 1080i
       
    • 720p
       
    • 480i (Standard Definition)
       
    • i or p refers to the scanning technology
       
      • i = Interlaced scanning technology. It scans and refreshes even and odd lines separately, but produces very sharp pictures in general when the image is still or has little motion
         
      • p = Progressive scanning technology (newer). Scans and refreshes all lines at the same time. Progressive scanning produces smoother motion with less blurring. It's perfect for high action movies and sports.
 

Changing Aspect Ratio and Resolution

  1. Press Menu button on the remote
     
  2. Select Settings
     
  3. If hooked up to TV with HDMI
     
    • Select HDMI Setup
       
    • Select TV Aspect Ratio
       
    • Choose from the following aspect ratios:
       
      • Auto (recommended)
         
      • 4:3 (Standard)
         
      • 16:9 (Wide Screen)
         
    • Select Apply
       
    • Select TV Output Resolution:
       
      • Auto (recommended)
         
      • 1080i
         
      • 720p
         
      • 480p
         
    • Select Apply
       
  4. If hooked up to TV with standard coaxial cable