Panasonic tx-26lx60la User Manual
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ASPECT
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Aspect Controls
Auto aspect determines the best aspect ra tio 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.
this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a
widescreen picture.
If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the ap propriate
widescreen mode. If Auto aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then
this advanced TV set enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure.
widescreen mode. If Auto aspect 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 de termined which
ratio to use:
ratio to use:
Auto aspect switches to the appropriate widescreen ratio.
“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.
“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.
You may prefer to manually select one of the other aspect options available
to view the picture.
to view the picture.
Notes:
• If, in Auto aspect mode, you experience problems with the screen display
• If, in Auto aspect 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).
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 fi lms and programmes can vary.
If these are wider than a standard 16:9 aspect picture then a black band may
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 identifi cation signal
(WSS) is detected or a control signal is found through a Scart terminal.
(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 defi nition 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.
and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures.
Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the aspect
options:
options:
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.
displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either direction
through the seven aspect options.
Green
Red
Auto aspect
WIDE
Auto aspect
Auto aspect
“WIDE” ap pears in the top left of
the screen, Auto aspect switch es
to the ap propriate 16:9 or 14:9
widescreen ratio.
the screen, Auto aspect switch es
to the ap propriate 16:9 or 14:9
widescreen ratio.
“Auto aspect” appears in the top
left of the screen. The best ratio is
chosen and the picture expanded
to fi ll the screen.
left of the screen. The best ratio is
chosen and the picture expanded
to fi ll the screen.
Press the ASPECT button, then
use the Red or Green buttons to
move in either direction through
the eight aspect options.
use the Red or Green buttons to
move in either direction through
the eight aspect options.
Signal name
Aspect modes
Aspect Control Signal
Widescreen signal (WSS)
Control signal through
SCART (pin 8)
or HDMI terminal
SCART (pin 8)
or HDMI terminal
16:9
Auto
aspect
14:9 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 TV AV1 AV2 AV3
Com-
ponent
ponent
AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2
TV/AV1/
AV2/AV3/
AV2/AV3/
PAL I
PAL 525/60
M.NTSC
NTSC
PAL 525/60
M.NTSC
NTSC
(AV input only)
525(480)/60i
525(480)/60p
625(576)/50i
625(576)/50p
750(720)/50p
750(720)/60p
1125(1080)/50i
1125(1080)/60i
525(480)/60i
525(480)/60p
625(576)/50i
625(576)/50p
750(720)/50p
750(720)/60p
1125(1080)/50i
1125(1080)/60i
Component/
HDMI
HDMI
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D
“o”indicates available
“-”indicates unavailable
“-”indicates unavailable