THOMSON THT709 - Logical Channel Numbering (LCN); Picture Settings; Channel Search Options

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7.3 LCN (Logical Channel Numbering)
If LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) is activated and an LCN signal is provided by the broadcaster,
channels will be stored in a broadcaster dened order. Set LCN to On to activate broadcaster dened
channel numbering or O to store channels in found order. This function only applies when a new
channel search is performed.
NOTE: For successful editing of channel list (see ch 7.1), switch Off LCN function.
7.4 Picture
Use this menu to match your receiver to your TV set.
The following settings are available:
Aspect Ratio: Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV. This There is either a 4:3 or a
16:9 possibility. Select in combination the preferred conversion method how
to show a 16:9 programme on a 4:3 TV, or a 4:3 programme on a 16:9 TV.
The options are:
Auto In most cases this default setting should sufce, but it can be changed to
cope with broadcast errors or personal taste.
4:3 Letterbox The full 16:9 programme will be displayed on your 4:3 TV set with black bars
above and below the picture
4:3 Pan&Scan A centre cut-out of the 16:9 programme will be displayed full-screen on
your 4:3 TV, missing content to the left and right.
4:3 Full A 16:9 programme will be compressed sideways on a 4:3 TV, to show a full
picture without any black bars
16:9 widescreen A 4:3 programme will be show full screen, with sideways stretched content.
16:9 Pillarbox A 4:3 programme will be shown normally, but with black bars to the left and
right.
16:9 Pan&Scan A 4:3 programme will be shown as a centre blow up to ll the whole screen,
missing content to the left, right, top and bottom of the programme.
16:9 Pillarbox 16:9 Pan&Scan
broadcasts in full screen on a 4:3 TV. Letterbox: black bars on top and
bottom of the picture on a 4:3 TV. Combined: shows a mix in-between.
Ignore: shows as it is.
Resolution If the video quality does not appear correctly, change the setting. These
settings match the most common settings for HDMI.
576i: For analogue TVs (on Scart connection).
576p: For digital SD TVs (some digital TVs do not support this mode).
720p: For digital HD TVs (on HDMI connection).
1080i: For digital HD TVs (on HDMI connection).
1080p(50Hz): For digital HD TVs (on HDMI connection).
Auto: The best possible resolution available will be auto negotiated by between
TV and receiver (‘handshake') when using a modern digital HD TV when
connected with an HDMI cable.
TV Format Options are PAL and NTSC. For European broadcasts, the TV format is PAL
(Default). The setting is most important for TVs connected via Scart cable.
Using NTSC might deliver black& white pictures.
7.5 Channel Search
Auto Search This menu allows you to search for channels from all available frequencies
for your selected region automatically. Be aware that all previous installed
channels and favourite list(s) will be deleted. The new-found channels will be
installed in the channel list and afterwards you can create a new favourite
list if you like. Press OK to start the scan.