60Technical InformationAuto AspectThe optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 17)Aspect Control Signal■“WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART /HDMI terminal is found.The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio.This function will work in any aspect mode.Input terminal Input signal formatAspect Control SignalWidescreen signal(WSS)Control signalthrough SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminalRFDVBPAL IPAL 525/60 6.0 MHz –M.NTSC 6.0 MHz –AV1 (Composite)AV2 (Composite or S-Video)AV3PALPAL 525/60 –M.NTSC –NTSC –COMPONENT525 (480) / 60i –525 (480) / 60p –625 (576) / 50i625 (576) / 50p750 (720) / 60p –750 (720) / 50p –1,125 (1,080) / 60i –1,125 (1,080) / 50i –HDMI1HDMI2525 (480) / 60i –525 (480) / 60p –625 (576) / 50i –625 (576) / 50p –750 (720) / 60p –750 (720) / 50p –1,125 (1,080) / 60i –1,125 (1,080) / 50i –1,125 (1,080) / 60p –1,125 (1,080) / 50p –1,125 (1,080) / 24p –Auto mode■Auto mode determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen. It does this using a four step process (WSS,Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal, Letterbox detection, or Justify to fill the screen) to determine.This process may take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the image.Letterbox detection: If black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are detected, Auto mode chooses thebest ratio and expands the image to fill the screen.If no aspect signals are detected, Auto mode enhances the image for optimum viewing pleasure.Note The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is out of the standard 16:9, black bands●at the top and bottom of the screen may appear.If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR,●adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual of the VCR.Updating the TV softwareFrom time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance oroperations of the TV.To download from a notification banner■A notification banner will appear when you search for a new version software by using the “System UpdateSearch Now” function (p. 45).A notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels istuned if a new available software is found.To start downloading press the OK button, this may take up to 60 minutes to complete.To ignore the new software press the EXIT button.You can update later automatically when the TV is in Standby mode“To download any new software automatically” (see below)If you do not wish to update, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to “Off”, but the notification banner will keepappearing during the period of new software availability, usually 2 to 3 days.To download any new software automatically■Ensure that the “Auto Update Search in Standby” function in the System Update menu is set to “On” (p. 45).The TV will then download new software automatically at night if it is left in standby without any timerprogramming in progress.Note During software download and update, DO NOT switch Off the TV.●Found new software version .Press OK to start update (may take 40 mins)or Press EXIT to ignoreand you can update when TV is in standby.