Panasonic TCP42XT50 Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture, Display the Options menu

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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 39)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed.

Note

1.Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavailable.

2.Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and game consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the device’s aspect settings.

Display the Options menu

Press OPTION to show the Options menu screen

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

Options menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box.

Options menu

 

Specify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel up/

Channel surf mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

down button.

All

Set favorite

 

 

Set favorite channel (below)

 

 

Edit CH caption

 

 

Edit the channel identifier (p. 37)

 

 

 

 

 

Signal meter

 

Check the antenna’s signal strength (p. 37)

 

 

 

 

Call up a favorite channel

FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. (p. 15)

Favorite channels

1/3

select

 

1

26-1

 

 

2

 

 

or

3

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

Set the Favorite channel

Options menu

Set favorite

1/3

select the list

Channel surf mode

1

26-1

 

number

All

2

 

 

save the displayed

Set favorite

3

 

 

Edit CH caption

4

 

 

channel

Signal meter

5

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

select the list number (to save the channel without pressing OK)

Delete a favorite channel

Set favorite

1/3

select

1

26-1

 

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

delete

4

 

 

5

 

 

(while holding down)

 

 

 

To change the page

Press repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit)

Changes the page forward/backward

Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box.

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TCP42XT50 specifications

The Panasonic TCP42XT50 is a remarkable plasma television that gained attention for its advanced features and superb image quality. With a 42-inch display, this model appeals to both avid movie watchers and casual users alike, offering a blend of performance and style.

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