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Subject: Aspect Ratios of PowerSpec TVs
Keywords: PowerSpec LCD TV Screen looks squished, screen does not look right, Screen image seems distorted.
Tech Article Number: WBTA0000320001

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The PowerSpec LCD TVs have a feature called Aspect Ratio Control. This allows you to adjust the TV to different aspect ratios. You can adjust them by pressing the "ARC" button on the remote.

The different modes are:

  • Normal: sets the aspect ratio to 4:3, as used in traditional TV programs. Black bars will be visible on the left and right sides of the image.
  • Periscope: Expands 4:3 video sources to fit the 16:9 display by stretching the image horizontally to fill the screen.
  • Zoom: Some DVD movies may not fill the top and bottom of the display. The zoom function extends the height to fill the screen by stretching the image vertically.
  • Full: This mode expands 4:3 video sources both vertically and horizontally to fill the entire screen while keeping the original aspect ratio.

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