Location and availability

• Menu: Setup > Image > Cropping > Cropping
• Access level: all
• Model: Heimdall Cinemasope, Bragi Cinemascope, Balder Cinemascope, Njord Cinemascope, Hodr Cinemascope

Auto aspect ratio detection

The “Auto” mode has the unique automatic aspect ratio detection function. This will check if the provided media is mastered in 2.39:1 content and will automatically scale the image to fit the 2560x1080 (or 5120x2160 in 4K) resolution. It will also change back to 16:9 (1920x1080 or 3840x2160 in 4k) if the content in this format.

The function will also change the aspect ratio when a 2.39:1 format movie has content menus outside of the active picture frame (as shown in the following example image). When activating this type of menu, or when changing to 16:9 content, the projector will then automatically adjust the image shape.

Note: The auto detection feature will only work in the aspect ratios mentioned in the presets list. Unlisted aspect ratios will not be recognized. If the content aspect ratio does not match any of the listed presets, use manual cropping instead. “Image cropping – Manual cropping”

Content in the horizontal black bars

One thing to keep in mind with the auto-cropping feature is the potential of content being present in the horizontal black bar area. This content can take shape of one of the following:

• watermarks and logos (e.g. the BBC logo),
• subtitles hard coded into the picture,
• the media player on-screen display (OSD) being enabled (e.g. the Kaleidescape menu interface), or
• other visual flair added by the content publisher.

If the media that will be projected has content in the black bar areas that should remain visible, enable the Kaleidescape user interface mode toggle.

• When enabled and content is detected in the black bar area, the movie will project in its default resolution of 16:9.
• When enabled and no content is detected in the black bar area, the movie will be automatically cropped to the detected aspect ratio.

If the media that will be projected has content that you have no issue with being cropped out (e.g. watermarks and logos), disable the toggle instead. In this case the picture will be automatically cropped to the detected aspect ratio.

If the media that will be projected has content that can be partially cropped out (e.g. hard-coded subtitles in one area, nothing in the other area), use manual cropping instead. For more info, see “Image cropping – Manual cropping”.

Layout

How to set auto-cropping

1. In the Cropping panel, click the Mode drop-down list and select AUTO.
2. Adjust the Threshold, or leave the default value of 44.
3. If desired, enable the Kaleidescape user interface mode toggle.
4. If desired, remap the aspect ratio. For more info, see .