Useful adjustment settings
PC mode (for non-XGA signals)
4:3
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PC mode (for XGA signals)
4:3
FULL 2 |
| FULL 1 |
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Note
•The specifications given for the PC mode are for the PDP- 507XG. For the
•While watching High Definition TV broadcasting, pressing f switches among FULL, WIDE, 4:3, and ZOOM.
•Some HD broadcasts may display 4:3 content with side masks, which may cause uneven wear. After viewing it is recommended to view
Selecting a screen size automatically
The plasma display automatically selects an appropriate screen size when the received video signals contain WSS (wide screen signaling) information or when video signals are received from a connected HDMI equipment (see Using the HDMI Inputs on page 43). To activate this function, use the following procedure.
1 | Press HOME MENU. |
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2 | Select “Option“ ( |
| then ENTER). |
3 | Select “Auto Size“ ( | then ENTER). | |
4 | Select “On“ ( | then ENTER). | |
Auto Size
Off
On
ItemDescription
Off (default) Deactivates the Auto Size function.
On | Activates the Auto Size function. |
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5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
Note
•Manually select an appropriate screen size if an image does not automatically switch to a correct screen format.
•When the video signal contains no aspect ratio information, the function will not work even with "On" selected.
Selecting a screen size for 4:3 aspect ratio signals
Specify whether the plasma display should choose the 4:3 mode or WIDE mode when 4:3 aspect ratio signals are received with the Auto Size function activated.
1 | Press HOME MENU. |
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2 | Select “Option“ ( | then ENTER). | |
3 | Select “4:3 Mode“ ( |
| then ENTER). |
4 | Select “WIDE“ or “4:3“ ( | then ENTER). | |
4:3 Mode
WIDE
4:3
ItemDescription
WIDE (default) Wide image without side masks.
4:3Keeps the 4:3 aspect ratio and presents side masks.
WIDE | 4:3 |
5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen (Side Mask)
With the 4:3, FULL 14:9, or CINEMA 14:9 screen size selected, you can change the brightness of the grey side masks that appear at both sides of the screen.
Important
•The “Auto” setting adjusts the brightness of the side masks according to the brightness of the screen and can reduce the possibility of image retention.
1 | Press HOME MENU. |
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2 | Select “Option“ ( | then ENTER). |
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3 | Select “Side Mask“ ( | then ENTER). | |
4 | Select the desired parameter ( | then ENTER). | |
Side Mask
Fixed
Auto
ItemDescription
Fixed (default) | Always sets the same brightness for the grey side masks. |
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Auto | Adjusts the brightness of the grey side masks according to |
| the brightness of images. |
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