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SYSTEM FOR GENERATING MULTIPLE ASPECT RATIO VIDEO SIGNALS FROM OPTICAL DISC RECORDED IN A SINGLE ASPECT RATIO

A player generates a video signal having a selected one of several different aspect ratios from a recording in a single aspect ratio.

	·	A default aspect ratio is used if the user does not select one.
	·	Possibilities include 16:9, center cut 4:3, pan scan 4:3, and letter box.
[References]
·	DVD Specifications for Read-Only Disc Part III,Index.5.4.1.2-2, Index5.4.1.2-3
[Offering Patent]
·	USP 5,400,077