Panasonic tx-26lxd60a User Manual
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Technical Information
Aspect Ratio
Signal name
Aspect modes
Aspect Control Signal
Widescreen signal (WSS)
Control signal through SCART (pin
8) or HDMI terminal
Auto
aspect
16:9 14:9 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 TV AV1 AV2 AV3 Component AV1 AV2
HDMI
1
HDMI
2
TV/A
V1/A
V2/
A
V3/A
V4
PAL I
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
O
O
-
-
PAL 525/60
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
-
-
DVB
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
M.NTSC
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
-
-
NTSC(AV input only)
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
-
-
Component/HDMI
SD
525(480)/60i
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
525(480)/60p
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
625(576)/50i
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
O
-
-
O
O
625(576)/50p
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
O
-
-
O
O
HD
750(720)/50p
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
750(720)/60p
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
1125(1080)/50i
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
1125(1080)/60i
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
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.
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.)
adjust the tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)
•
Aspect mode can be memorized for SD (Standard defi nition) and HD (High defi nition) signals separately.
The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 11)
Ŷ
Auto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step
process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
4:3
14:9
16:9
Zoom3
Zoom2
Zoom1
Directly displays
the image at
"16:9" without
distortion
(anamorphic).
the image at
"16:9" without
distortion
(anamorphic).
Displays a
"16:9" letterbox
or "4:3" image
without
distortion.
"16:9" letterbox
or "4:3" image
without
distortion.
Displays the
image at the
standard
"14:9" without
enlargement.
image at the
standard
"14:9" without
enlargement.
Displays a
"16:9" letterbox
(anamorphic)
image full-
screen without
distortion.
"16:9" letterbox
(anamorphic)
image full-
screen without
distortion.
Displays the
image at the
standard "4:3"
without
distortion.
image at the
standard "4:3"
without
distortion.
Displays a "2.35:1"
letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen
without distortion. At "16:9", displays the
image at its maximum (with slight
enlargement).
letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen
without distortion. At "16:9", displays the
image at its maximum (with slight
enlargement).
4 : 3
14 : 9
16 : 9
Zoom3
Zoom2
Zoom1
Auto aspect
The best ratio
is chosen and
the picture
expanded to
fi ll the screen.
is chosen and
the picture
expanded to
fi ll the screen.
Auto aspect
If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Auto aspect
does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV set enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure.
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 Auto aspect determined which ratio to use:
"WIDE" appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identifi cation signal (WSS) is found or a signal found
"WIDE" appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identifi cation signal (WSS) is found or a signal found
through a SCART terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function
will also work in any aspect mode. "Auto aspect" appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and
below the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fi ll the screen. This
process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.
will also work in any aspect mode. "Auto aspect" appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and
below the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fi ll the screen. This
process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.
Updating the DVB software
Note
•
During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV.
From time to time, a new version of software for DVB mode may become available for download to enhance
performance or operations of the TV.
A notifi cation banner will appear when you tune to one of the BBC channels, or you can search for a new version
software by using the "System Update Search Now" function (p. 25).
performance or operations of the TV.
A notifi cation banner will appear when you tune to one of the BBC channels, or you can search for a new version
software by using the "System Update Search Now" function (p. 25).
To start downloading press "OK", this may take up to 20 minutes to
complete.
To ignore the new software press "EXIT", but this banner will keep
appearing during the period of new software availability, usually 2 to 3 days.
complete.
To ignore the new software press "EXIT", but this banner will keep
appearing during the period of new software availability, usually 2 to 3 days.
To download any new software automatically, ensure that the "Auto Update Search in Standby" function in the
System Update menu is set to "On" (p. 25).
The TV will then download new software automatically at night if it is left in standby without any timer programme
in progress.
System Update menu is set to "On" (p. 25).
The TV will then download new software automatically at night if it is left in standby without any timer programme
in progress.