Technical Information, Aspect Ratio Format

Panasonic TC-P46S30, TC-P42S30, TC-P50S30 warranty Technical Information, Aspect Ratio Format, Size

Technical Information

Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)

H size

●Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)

TC-P50S30, TC-P42S30, TC-P46S30 specifications

Models: TC-P50S30 TC-P42S30 TC-P46S30

●H-FILL

●ZOOM

Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 18)

(e.g.: in case of 4:3 image)

●FULL	●JUST
	FULL

JUST

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture)

Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen.

(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)

●4:3

H-FILL

Side bar

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.

ZOOM

Standard

(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time.)

Note

●480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9): FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

●1080p / 1080i / 720p:

FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for Letter Box)

●Zoom adjustments

Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”. Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 45)

●To reset the aspect ratio (OK)

●Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Size 1

Size 2

●The width will be decreased on both sides to reduce noise.

	Size 1	Size 2	● The width will be increased on both sides to reduce noise.
50	See page 45 for more information

The Panasonic TC-P46S30, TC-P42S30, and TC-P50S30 are part of Panasonic's S30 series of plasma televisions, which were released to offer an immersive viewing experience with vivid colors and exceptional picture quality. As part of the company's commitment to developing advanced display technologies, these models cater to a variety of needs for home entertainment enthusiasts.

The TC-P46S30 is equipped with a 46-inch screen, while the TC-P42S30 features a more compact 42-inch display, and the TC-P50S30 boasts a larger 50-inch screen. All three models utilize plasma technology, which enhances their ability to deliver deeper blacks and a wider color gamut compared to traditional LCD TVs.

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V-position: Vertical position adjustment

V-size: Vertical size adjustment