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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 50)

• 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 SUB MENU

Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

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

SUB

Setup SUB MENU

 

MENU

Channel surf mode

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

 

All

down button.

 

Set favorite

Set favorite channel (below)

 

Edit CH caption

Edit the channel identifier (p. 43)

 

Signal meter

Check the signal strength (p. 43)

 

 

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. 17)

Favorite channels

1/3

select

1

26-1

 

 

2

 

 

or

3

 

 

4

5

Set the Favorite channel

SUB

Setup SUB MENU

Set favorite

1/3

select the list

MENU

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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Panasonic TC-P46X3, TC-P42X3 Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture, Display the SUB Menu, Call up a favorite channel

TC-P50X3, TC-P42X3, TC-P46X3 specifications

The Panasonic TC-P46X3, TC-P42X3, and TC-P50X3 are part of Panasonic’s acclaimed line of Viera plasma TVs, offering impressive picture quality and features that cater to home entertainment enthusiasts. These models exemplify the brand’s commitment to delivering outstanding visual performance through advanced technology and innovative design.

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