Panasonic TH-42PHW5, TH-50PHW5 manual Aspect Controls, Zoom, Just, Panasonic, Auto

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ASPECT Controls

Mode						Picture		Explanation

								4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.
	4							4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.

		4 : 3
4 : 3
				3

4	16		Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the
		Zoom	picture.
Zoom			picture.
Zoom			9
3			9

4	16	16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but
	16 : 9	with sight elongation.
16 : 9	3	9

4

16

Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum

size but with aspect correction applied to the center

Just

Just

of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at

3

9

the left and right edges of the screen. The size of

the picture will depend on the original signal.

The display will automatically become enlarged

4

16

(depending on the picture source), allowing you to

Panasonic Auto

view the picture at its maximum size.

3

9

Panasonic

Note:

For an elongated image

Image is expanded

Panasonic Auto mode is designed to automatically

Auto

4

adjust the aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and

Changes in accordance 4:3 program material. Certain 4:3 program material,

with the Panasonic Auto

such as stock market data screens, may

3

mode setting (see page

occasionally cause the image size to change

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unexpectedly. When viewing such programs, it is

For a 4:3 image

recommended that the ASPECT be set to 4:3.

Notes:

(1)Do not allow 4:3 mode to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

(2)The S Video terminal on this set can detect specially encoded signals that are compatible with a wide screen monitor. When a full image from the S Video terminal of specially encoded video is detected by the set, the screen size is automatically set to 16:9 mode.

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Contents English Operating InstructionsHigh Definition Plasma Display Trademark Credits Dear Panasonic CustomerTable of Contents Important Safety Notice When using the Plasma Display Safety PrecautionsSetup If problems occur during use Cleaning and maintenanceSafety Precautions Check that you have the accessories and items shown AccessoriesAccessories Supply Optional AccessoriesHelpful Hint Remote Control BatteriesPrecaution on battery use Observe the following precautionCable fixing bands ConnectionsVideo 4 pin socket Connect the signal source equipmentAV Input Terminals connection ConnectionsComponent/RGB Input connection Component signals Y, PB, PR connectionRGB signal R, G, B, HD, VD connection PC Input Terminals connection Installing the ferrite core Small sizeInstalling the ferrite core Large size Component/RGB/PC input Signal Names for D-sub 15P ConnectorAV/Component/RGB/PC input signals AV input Component/RGB input PC RGB inputCommunication parameters Installing the ferrite coreCommand Serial Terminals connectionButton PC Mode SelectionBasic Controls Status buttonSurround button Sound mute On/Off see Volume AdjustmentOFF Timer button Basic ControlsAC cord connection Power On/Off and input signal selectionPower On/Off Connecting the plug to the Wall OutletSelecting the On-Screen Menu Language Select the input signalPower On/Off and input signal selection To Sound adjust menu See On-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlOff On-Screen Menu Display from Remote ControlAspect Controls Panasonic Aspect ControlsZoom JustAdjusting screen Adjusting Picture Pos./SizePos Size Adjusting Picture Pos./SizePos Size Clock Phase RGB/PC in Mode Helpful Hint N / Normalise NormalisationTreble Sound AdjustmentMute BassOff Surround ControlsCinema Picture AdjustmentsNormal DynamicPicture Adjustments To stop the Screensaver under On, press the button Screensaver For preventing after-imagesReversal / Scroll selection On / Off selectionScreensaver For preventing after-images Side Panel Adjustment3D Y/C Filter For Ntsc AV images Setup for input signalsComponent/RGB-in select If the picture image becomes unstable Setup for input signalsColour system / Panasonic Auto PulldownFreq. kHz/V-Freq. Hz Setup for input signals SyncSetting RGB sync signal Setting PC sync signalPlasma Display panel Symptoms Check TroubleshootingPage Page Specifications Specifications Customer’ Record

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