Chapter 2: Using PowerDVD
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TrueTheater Stretch*
TrueTheater Stretch feature is only available in full screen mode and is
for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio (i.e. optimal with 16:9 on a
4:3 monitor). It employs CyberLink’s unique Pano Vision video
technology to stretch the movie to fit the monitor size.
Note: * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDVD. Check the readme file for
detailed versioning information.
Select either:
• Smart Stretch: crops and stretches the sides of the picture
slightly, while keeping the center as is.
• Fit to Screen: keeps the center of the picture as is, while
stretching the sides slightly.
• Smart for 2.35:1: select this option for disc titles that have an
aspect ratio of 2.35:1. This setting is specifically designed to
maximize the display space of widescreen (16:9 or 16:10) display
devices when viewing discs with this aspect ratio.
• Custom Stretch: enables a custom created aspect ratio
configured on the Aspect Ratio tab. See "Aspect Ratio Settings"
on page 99 for more information on creating a custom aspect
ratio.
Pan & Scan
Pan & Scan displays the central portion of disc content and allows you
to drag the display area to view all portions of the video. This feature is
only available in full screen mode and is for disc titles with the 2.35:1 or
1.85:1 aspect ratios (i.e. optimal for widescreen content on a 4:3
monitor). Check the aspect ratio of your specific disc title for optimal
results when using this feature.
Pan & Scan enables you to view content without the black bars, but at
the expense of being unable to view the entire screen area at once. The
default Pan & Scan position is centered, but you can move the video
screen simply by clicking on it and dragging the screen left or right.
