Panasonic th-37pe50b User Manual
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WIDE
Panasonic Auto
Panasonic Auto
ASPECT
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MODE
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Aspect Controls
Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen.
It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being
viewed is a widescreen picture.
It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being
viewed is a widescreen picture.
If Panasonic Auto detects a widescreen signal it switches into the
appropriate widescreen mode. If Panasonic Auto does not detect a
widescreen signal then this advanced TV set enhances the picture for
optimum viewing pleasure.
appropriate widescreen mode. If Panasonic Auto does not detect a
widescreen signal then this advanced TV set enhances the picture for
optimum viewing pleasure.
The text shown on the screen indicates how Panasonic Auto determined
which ratio to use:
which ratio to use:
Panasonic Auto switches to the appropriate widescreen ratio.
“Panasonic Auto” appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes
above and below the picture are detected.
Panasonic Auto chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill
the screen. This process can take several minutes, depending on the
darkness of the picture.
“Panasonic Auto” appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes
above and below the picture are detected.
Panasonic Auto chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill
the screen. This process can take several minutes, depending on the
darkness of the picture.
You may prefer to manually select one of the other aspect options available
to view the picture.
to view the picture.
Notes:
• If, in Panasonic Auto mode, you experience problems with the screen
• If, in Panasonic Auto mode, you experience problems with the screen
display size when playing back widescreen format recordings from your
VCR then it is possible that the tracking control of your VCR requires
adjustment (your VCR instruction book will contain adjustment details).
VCR then it is possible that the tracking control of your VCR requires
adjustment (your VCR instruction book will contain adjustment details).
• The widescreen aspect ratios of different films and programmes can
vary.
If these are wider than a standard 16:9 aspect picture then a black
band may be visible at the top and bottom of the screen.
If these are wider than a standard 16:9 aspect picture then a black
band may be visible at the top and bottom of the screen.
• “WIDE” will appear in the top left corner of the screen and picture aspect
changes accordingly in any aspect modes, if a widescreen identification
signal (WSS) is detected or a control signal is found through a Scart
terminal.
signal (WSS) is detected or a control signal is found through a Scart
terminal.
• Automatic aspect ratio adjustment by WSS signal is not available for
progressive and high definition component signals input.
The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen
cinema format pictures.
cinema format pictures.
Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the seven
aspect options:
aspect options:
Panasonic Auto, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Zoom3
OR
Press the ASPECT button. Whilst the on screen selector keys
are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either
direction through the seven aspect options.
are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either
direction through the seven aspect options.
“WIDE” appears in the top left of
the screen, Panasonic Auto
switches to the appropriate 16:9 or
14:9 widescreen ratio.
the screen, Panasonic Auto
switches to the appropriate 16:9 or
14:9 widescreen ratio.
“Panasonic Auto” appears in the top
left of the screen. The best ratio is
chosen and the picture expanded
to fill the screen.
left of the screen. The best ratio is
chosen and the picture expanded
to fill the screen.
Press the ASPECT button, then
use the Red or Green buttons to
move in either direction through the
seven aspect options.
use the Red or Green buttons to
move in either direction through the
seven aspect options.
Panasonic Auto
Note:
This is not available for 720p and 1080i component signals input.
Aspect is fixed to 16:9.
This is not available for 720p and 1080i component signals input.
Aspect is fixed to 16:9.