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Changing media centre aspect ratio

To change the TV aspect ratio, follow these steps:

Note: this function is not available on media centres with a VS-2 video enhancer connected. If you have a VS-2 video enhancer connected to your media centre, see setting the widescreen TV setting on systems with the VS-2 video enhancer. If not, follow these steps:

If a widescreen TV is being used, the TV aspect ratio should be set to "YES." If a standard TV is being used, the TV aspect ratio should be set to "NO."

Make sure the TV is on with the correct input selected
 

On the remote, press SYSTEM

Press the RIGHT ARROW to highlight the "VIDEO" icon and press ENTER

Press the DOWN ARROW to select "Widescreen TV" and press ENTER

Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW on the remote to select the appropriate item:

No: Tells the Lifestyle® system it is connected to a 4:3 TV

Yes: Tells the Lifestyle® system it is connected to a 16:9 (widescreen) TV

Press EXIT to leave the menu

If the TV aspect ratio is set to "NO," you must also properly set the widescreen DVD option. For more information on changing the widescreen DVD option, see changing widescreen DVD option.