Panasonic VIERA TH-42PV7AZ Operating Instructions Manual page 33

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13)
Signal name
PAL
PAL 525/60
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
525(480)/60i
525(480)/60p
625(576)/50i
625(576)/50p
750(720)/50p
750(720)/60p
1125(1080)/50i
1125(1080)/60i
1125(1080)/50p
1125(1080)/60p
PC input
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
Directly displays the image at "16:9"
without distortion (anamorphic).
4:3
Displays the image at the standard "4:3"
without distortion.
Zoom1
Displays a "16:9" letterbox or "4:3" image
without distortion.
Zoom3
Displays a "2.35:1" letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen without distortion. At
"16:9", displays the image at its maximum
(with slight enlargement).
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 28)
•
This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
•
Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when the playback starts.
•
Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.
•
Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
•
Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifi er or Player theatre. Read the manuals of
the equipment.
•
"HDAVI Control 2" is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic's HDAVI Control
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic's conventional HDAVI equipment.
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Just
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
-
O
VIERA Link "
Aspect modes
4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1
-
O
-
O
-
O
-
O
-
O
-
O
-
O
-
O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
-
O
Just
Displays a 4:3 image full-screen.
Stretching is only noticeable at the left
and right edges.
4:3 Full
Displays a "4:3" image enlarged
horizontally to fi t the screen.
Zoom2
Displays a "16:9" letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen without distortion.
Control
TM
Zoom2 Zoom3
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O
- -
"
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
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