摘要 |
A video display device including a display screen ( 30, 40 ) having a first aspect ratio displays a video image ( 32, 47 ) having a second aspect ratio, together with framing images ( 34/36, 48/49, 54/56, 68/69 ), either above and below or at both sides of the video image ( 32, 47 ). The pattern and/or color of the framing images ( 34/36, 48/49, 54/56, 68/69 ) may be pre-selected to match a color of a cabinet housing the display screen ( 30, 40 ), or selected by a user based on whatever the user finds to be least distracting. Alternatively, a selection circuit may select a pattern and/or color for the framing image ( 34/36, 48/49, 54/56, 68/69 ) based on color content of the video image ( 32,47 ). Moreover, the program material containing the video image ( 32, 47 ) may include a code/codes that identifies a pattern and/or color to be used for the framing images ( 34/36, 48/49, 54/56, 68/69 ).
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