How to make my video window appear in the appropriate aspect ratio?

The Aspect Ratio of a Video Component can be changed at configuration time or during operation.

At Configuration Phase

The Video Component has a Default Aspect Ratio, but it can also retrieve its Aspect Ratio from the encoded WSS. In the absence of WSS information, the default Aspect Ratio will be used.

To Specify the Default Aspect Ratio:

When configuring a Video Component, the Default Aspect Ratio can be selected as either 4/3 or 16/9.The Default Aspect Ratio is used by the software to determine the maximum size of the Video Component. Note that switching back and forth between the two Aspect Ratios will lead to smaller and smaller Video Components due to the algorithm used.

To retrieve the Aspect Ratio from WSS

Specifying that the Aspect Ratio is changed automatically through the use of WSS allows the Video Component to respond automatically to the input signal content without operator intervention. Note that when automatically changing the Aspect Ratio, the Video Component check the configured Default Aspect Ratio to determine its maximum size.

When the decoded Aspect Ratio changes, the Video Component's size will automatically reflect the new value.

You can assign the modified Layout to a preset. To do so using the Kaleido RCP, press and hold the function key (those keys are located to the top of the device) for at least 6 seconds to associate it with the Layout. Using a keyboard connected to your K2 press the function key (F1 through F10) for at least 6 seconds to associate to the Layout.

During Operation

It is possible to modify the Aspect Ratio of a Video during operation using the RCP or the keyboard. When modifying the Aspect Ratio of a Video during operation the Video Component checks the configured Default Aspect Ratio to know the maximum size it can have.

Using the Kaleido RCP

Using the Kaleido RCP connected to the K2 you will need to select the appropriate Video Component and indicate the modification of the Aspect Ratio.

Using a keyboard connected to the K2

Using the keyboard connected to the K2 you will need to select the appropriate Video Component and indicate the modification of the Aspect Ratio.


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