TiVo Aspect Ratio and Resolution

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Aspect Ratio is the proportion between the width and height of a TV screen

Resolution defines the amount of pixels displayed on the screen

i or p refers to the scanning technology

• i = Interlaced scanning technology; it scans and refreshes even and odd lines separately
  • 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
  • Perfect for high action movies and sports

• Panel: adds letterbox bars or side bars to the picture to fill the screen, keeping the program's original aspect ratio


• Zoom: enlarges the picture to fit the 16:9 screen without distortion


• Full: stretches the picture to fill the entire TV screen without adding letterbox bars or side bars


• This graphic explains the process

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Change Aspect Ratio

• Go to TiVo Central | Settings & Messages | Settings | Video | TV Aspect Ratio (see steps)

Change Resolution

• Go to TiVo Central | Settings & Messages | Settings | Video | Video Output Format (see steps)


• Select all Output Formats compatible with the TV


• Highlight and select  Continue


• Press Thumbs Up three times to confirm


• Press the Live TV button to view programming ​​​​​​

Aspect Correction Mode

• Go to TiVo Central | Settings & Messages | Settings | Video | Aspect Correction Mode

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Change Aspect Ratio

• Go to TiVo Home | Left arrow to Menu | Settings | Audio & Video Settings | TV Aspect Ratio (see steps)


• Select 16:9 Widescreen for a widescreen HD TV or 4:3 Classic Screen for a square, SD TV

Change Resolution

• Go to TiVo Home | left arrow to Menu | Settings | Audio & Video Settings | Video Resolution (see steps)


• Choose the highest resolution compatible with the TV


• Selection is automatically saved; press OK

Aspect Correction Mode

• Go to TiVo Home |  Left arrow to Menu | Settings | Audio & Video Settings | Aspect Correction Mode​​​​​​