Displaying High-Definition Video as Standard Definition Video (XF200 / XF205)
Solution
When HD video with a 16:9 aspect ratio is converted and output from the MON. terminal*, HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT terminal as SD video with a 4:3 aspect ratio, you can choose how it appears on the external monitor.
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only.| Original image (16:9) | ![]() | [Letterbox] setting | [Squeeze] setting | [Side Crop] setting |
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| The 16:9 aspect ratio is maintained but black letterbox bars are added to the top and bottom of the image. | The image is squeezed from the left and right so that the entire image fits within the screen. The image will appear normal if the external monitor also has a 16:9 aspect ratio. | The left and right sides of the image are cropped so that the central part of the image fits within the screen. |
1. Hold down the button on the <POWER> switch and slide the switch to <CAMERA>.

2. Press the <MENU> button. Press the <SET> button as necessary.


: Joystick
: In the following procedures, 'Press <SET>' refers to the action of pressing the joystick straight down to select the desired setting.3. Select [
Video Setup] -> [HD/SD Output] -> [Resize SD Output].
Video Setup] -> [HD/SD Output] -> [Resize SD Output].
4. Select the desired option ([Letterbox], [Squeeze], or [Side Crop]) and then press <SET> .





