How to Adjust a TV for 4:3

Many classic movies and television shows are not digitized to fit a wide screen TV. The older style 4:3 aspect ratio format fits the earlier days of CRT style TV. Your modern unit can still display a variety of programming without screen size limitations. Adjust it to display some of your favorite shows originally broadcast in 4:3 in just a few short steps.

Instructions

1. Press the "Format" button on the remote control repeatedly until the "4:3" aspect ratio option appears on the TV display. Alternatively, select "Super Zoom" to remove the black bars on the sides of the screen. If you do not have a formatting button on your remote control, go to the next step.

2. Press the "Menu" button on your remote control, and then use the arrow keys and select the "Picture" sub-menu. Select "Aspect Ratio," and then select the "4:3" format. Alternatively, select the "Set By Program" option to automatically adjust when 4:3 formatted source programming is displayed. If your TV does not have this option, go to the next step.

3. Press the "Menu" button on the remote control, and then use the arrow buttons and select "Advanced Picture Settings." Use the arrow buttons and select "Autoformat," and then check the box for that option. Based on the TV signal that is received, analog channel programs will be displayed in the 4:3 format.

Tips & Warnings

• If you use the "Super Zoom" 4:3 format, the very top and bottom areas of the screen may be cut off. The distraction may be minimal. That format will also help counter burn-in, since it removes the black lines on both sides of the screen.

• Many cable TV and satellite TV service providers typically provide remote control devices with their own aspect ratio capabilities. Contact yours for assistance or review your remote control user manual provided by your cable or satellite service provider.

References

• HDTV Solutions: Magnavox 37MF231D, 331D and 321D LCD TV User Manual (PDF)
• HDTV Review: RCA HDTV User's Guide (PDF)
• LG Solutions: LCD Owner's Manual - 19LH20, 22LH20, 26LH20, 32LH20, 37LH20, 42LH20, 22LH200C, 32LH30, 37LH30, 42LH30, 47LH30, 32LF11, 37LF11, 42LF11, 47LF11, 19LU55, 22LU55, 26LU55, 32CL20 and 47LF21 (PDF)