Signal name
Aspect modes
Aspect Control Signal
Widescreen signal
(WSS)
Control signal through SCART
(pin 8) or HDMI terminal
Auto 16:9 14:9 4:3
Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3
TV AV1 AV2
Component
AV1 AV2 HDMI
TV/AV1/AV2
PAL
OOOO O O OOOO
-
OO
-
PAL 525/60
OOOO O O O
--- -
OO
-
DVB
OOOO O O OO
-- - - - -
M.NTSC
OOOO O O O
--- -
OO
-
NTSC(AV input only)
OOOO O O O
--- -
OO
-
Component/HDMI
SD
525(480)/60i
OOOO O O O
--- - - -
O
525(480)/60p
OOOO O O O
--- - - -
O
625(576)/50i
OOOO O O O
---
O
--
O
625(576)/50p
OOOO O O O
---
O
--
O
HD
750(720)/50p
OOOO O O O
--- - - -
O
750(720)/60p
OOOO O O O
--- - - -
O
1125(1080)/50i
OOOO O O O
--- - - -
O
1125(1080)/60i
OOOO O O O
--- - - -
O
1125(1080)/50p
OOOO O O O
--- - - -
O
1125(1080)/60p
OOOO O O O
--- - - -
O
Technical Information
Aspect Ratio
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.)
•
Aspect mode can be memorized for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals separately.
•
To select the ratio manually:
The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 15)
■
Auto: Auto aspect 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.
4:3
14:916:9
Zoom3
Zoom2Zoom1
Directly displays
the image at “16:9”
without distortion
(anamorphic).
Displays a “16:9”
letterbox or “4:3”
image without
distortion.
Displays the image at
the standard “14:9”
without enlargement.
Displays a “16:9”
letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen
without distortion.
Displays the 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).
Auto
The best ratio is
chosen and the
picture expanded to
fill the screen.
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 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 identification 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” 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 fill the screen. This
process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.
New version 1.00 found.
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 notification 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. 29).
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.
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. 29).
The TV will then download new software automatically at night if it is left in standby without any timer programme
in progress.
•
Technical Information
•
This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
•
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.
•
Image or sound may not be available for the first 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 Amplifier 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.
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 42)
VIERA Link “ Control
TM
”
SCART and HDMI terminal information
Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)
CVBS in (video)
RGB status earth
Status RGB
Earth
--
Q-Link data
Status CVBS
Audio in (L)
Audio earth
Audio in (R)
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
■
AV1 SCART terminal
(RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)
Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in, S.C. - in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)
CVBS in (video)
RGB status earth
Status RGB
Earth
--
Q-Link data
Status CVBS
Audio in (L)
Audio earth
Audio in (R)
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
■
AV2 SCART terminal
(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)
AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS /
VIDEO switching.
Hot Plug Detect
DDC/CEC Ground
SCL
CEC
TMDS Clock Shield
TMDS Data0−
TMDS Data0+
TMDS Data1 Shield
TMDS Data2−
TMDS Data2+
+5V Power
SDA
Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device)
TMDS Clock−
TMDS Clock+
TMDS Data0 Shield
TMDS Data1−
TMDS Data1+
TMDS Data2 Shield
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
■
HDMI terminal
Input signal that can be displayed
Note
•
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
•
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i
∗∗
525 (480) / 60p
∗∗
625 (576) / 50i
∗∗
625 (576) / 50p
∗∗
750 (720) / 60p
∗∗
750 (720) / 50p
∗∗
1,125 (1,080) / 60i
∗∗
1,125 (1,080) / 50i
∗∗
1,125 (1,080) / 60p
∗
1,125 (1,080) / 50p
∗
∗
Mark: Applicable input signal
COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI
