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Question posted by lylejankol on August 20th, 2013

How Can I Adjust The 4.3 Ratio To Fit The Entire Screen On A Bravia Kdl-40w3000

I'll be watching a movie which fits the whole screen. & the next minute it'll have the white bars on the side. Same movie. I've had this tv since 2007 & never had this problem before.

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Operating Instructions - Page 2

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Operating Instructions - Page 3

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Operating Instructions - Page 7

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Operating Instructions - Page 8

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Operating Instructions - Page 9

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Operating Instructions - Page 10

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Operating Instructions - Page 12

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Operating Instructions - Page 18

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Operating Instructions - Page 19

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Operating Instructions - Page 21

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Operating Instructions - Page 25

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Operating Instructions - Page 32

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Operating Instructions - Page 34

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Operating Instructions - Page 37

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Operating Instructions - Page 38

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Operating Instructions - Page 40

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Operating Instructions - Page 45

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Operating Instructions - Page 46

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Operating Instructions - Page 47

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Operating Instructions - Page 49

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