Panasonic TH-42PV60A manual Aspect Ratio, Technical

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Aspect Ratio

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 10)

 

 

 

 

 

Aspect modes

 

 

 

Signal name

16:9

14:9

Just

4:3

4:3 Full

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

TV/AV1/AV2/ AV3/AV4

PAL I

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

PAL 525/60

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

M.NTSC

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

NTSC

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

Component/HDMI

480i (60 Hz)

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

480p (60 Hz)

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

576i (50 Hz)

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

576p (50 Hz)

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

720p (50 Hz)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

720p (60 Hz)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

1080i (50 Hz)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

 

1080i (60 Hz)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

PC input

O

-

-

O

-

-

-

-

Note

The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9", black bands may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)

To select the ratio manually: (Only "16:9" or "4:3" in PC mode)

16:9

14:9

16 : 9

Directly displays the image at "16:9" without distortion (anamorphic).

14 : 9

Displays the image at the standard "14:9" without enlargement.

Just

Just

4:3 Full

4 : 3 Full

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.

Displays a "4:3" image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.

4:3

4 : 3

Zoom1

Zoom1

Displays the image at the standard "4:3" without distortion.

Displays a "16:9" letterbox or "4:3" image without distortion.

Technical

Zoom2

Zoom3

Zoom2

Displays a "16:9" letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

Zoom3

Displays a "21:9" letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At "16:9", displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement).

Information FAQs, etc.

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Contents Model No. TH-42PV60A EnglishTurn your own living room into a movie theatre Contents If you find any abnormality, remove Mains plug immediately Safety PrecautionsAC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Display panel MaintenanceCabinet Mains plugInstalling remotes batteries Accessories / OptionsAttaching the cable clampers Identifying Controls Fastener Input owner IDSelect Tuning menu Select Setup menuDisplay the menu Need help With operations?Watching TV Turn power onSelect a programme number HoldRemote control setting Select the connector connected to the equipmentSelect the external input To return to TVReveal Viewing TeletextHidden DataCall up a favourite pages View in multi window Display menu Adjust or selectSelect the menu Select the itemBasic picture mode Dynamic / Standard / Cinema / Auto Adjustments / Configurations alternativesSet Select the functionSet manually EditSelect the programme number Store For Manual tuning, using the buttons on the unitSearch through the channel Select Owner ID Owner IDInput owner ID To check the personal information storedMenu Adjustments / Configurationsoptions SetupMenu Select PCExternal Equipment Select Hdmi settingControl with Hdmi ControlTM∗ Select Control with Hdmi and set to OnPower off Power onEasy PlaybackConnections HeadphonesControl with Hdmi p To listen with speakersTo record / playback To watch satellite broadcastsTo watch DVDs Video 4 pin terminalChannel Allocation Technical InformationS10 S11Technical Aspect RatioHdmi connection Sub 15-pin connector signalPC connection Control with HdmiStereo / Bilingual Sound Selection Input signal that can be displayedStereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial FAQsOther Screen SoundTH-42PV60A TH-50PV60A SpecificationsWarranty New Zealand only Warranty Australia onlyCustomer Care Center Email Customerservice@panasonic.co.nz Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand LimitedTrademark Credits LicenceCustomer’s Record

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