Specifications 63
Compatible Video Formats
The projector supports analog video in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and it automatically adjusts
to the incoming signal. It can receive these formats as composite video, S-video, or component video—
which it accepts through the Video, S-Video, and Component ports, respectively.
The projector also supports digital video (SDTV, HDTV) and various monitor display formats. Digital
video is accepted by the HDMI and Component video ports. The PC port accepts analog RGB
computer monitor signals.
If necessary, you can select a different Aspect setting to optimize the image. The resolution at which the
image displays for a given setting depends on the currently active picture source, as listed in the
following tables.
Composite video or S-Video
Component video
Note: The signal name refers to the total number of visible scan lines and the display mode
(interlaced or progressive), as defined by the signal format.
Format
Aspect setting
Resolution
Normal
(4:3) Full
Zoom
(16:9)
Wide
(16:9)
NTSC
720 × 480
720 × 360 1440 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080
PAL or SECAM
720 × 576
720 × 432 1440 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080
Format/
Signal
Aspect setting
Resolution Normal Full Zoom Wide
SDTV
480i
625i
480p
625p
720 × 480
720 × 576
720 × 480
720 × 576
(4:3)
1440 × 1080
1440 × 1080
1440 × 1080
1440 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
(16:9)
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
(16:9)
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
HDTV
720p
1080i
1080p
1280 × 720
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
(16:9)
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
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