Video output port resolution
The video output port's ** resolution** (also known as frame size or display mode) defines the number of pixels displayed horizontally and vertically. For example, the resolution 1920×1080 (1080p) produces an image that is 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels tall.
Pearl-2s always assume that the output display uses square pixels.
The** aspect ratio** (eg. 4:3 or 16:9) describes the proportional relationship between the video output's pixel width and height. The resolution 1920×1080 (1080p), for example, is quite a bit wider than it is tall. The ratio of its width to height is 16 to 9, which has an aspect ratio that is 16:9.
By default, you can choose from the following output resolutions for your video output ports, but you can also change settings to allow a variety of other resolutions through.
Aspect ratio legend
| Aspect Ratio | Common Use |
|---|---|
| 4:3 | Standard TV (NTSC/PAL) display and non-widescreen computer displays |
| 16:9 | Widescreen (HD) TV displays (1080p, 1080i, 720p etc), and 4K-capable displays |
| 16:10 (8:5) | Widescreen computer displays, and 4K-capable displays |
| 5:4 | Sometimes used in larger format computer monitors |
| 1.90:1 | Digital Cinema Initiatives standard resolution for 4K or 2K video projection |
Resolutions
| 640×360 | 640×480 | 960×540 | 1024×768 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1280×720 | 1280×1024 | 1600×1200 | 1920×1080 |
| 1920×1200 | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 (4K UHD) | 4096×2160 (4K DCI) |