Technical Information

Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)

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. 20)

(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)

H-FILL

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

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. 53)

V-position: Vertical position adjustment

 

V-size: Vertical size adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To reset the aspect ratio (OK)

Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Size 1

Size 2

H size

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

Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)

 

Size 1

Size 2

The width will be increased on both sides to reduce noise.

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See page 53 for more information

 

 

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Panasonic TC-P55GT31 owner manual Technical Information, Aspect Ratio Format, Size, Aspect Ratio FULL/JUSTH-FILL/ZOOM

TC-P55GT31 specifications

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