Panasonic Viera TH-37PV7F Operating Instructions Manual

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FAQs, etc.• Technical InformationSignal nameAspect modesAspect Control SignalWidescreen signal(WSS) Control signal through SCART(pin 8) or HDMI terminalAuto 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 TV AV1 AV2 Component AV1 AV2 HDMITV/AV1/AV2PAL 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 O -M.NTSC O O O O O - O O O - - - - O O -NTSC(AV input only) O O O O O - O O O - - - - O O -Component/HDMISD525(480)/60i O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - O525(480)/60p O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - O625(576)/50i O O O O O - O O O - - - O - - O625(576)/50p O O O O O - O O O - - - O - - OHD750(720)/50p O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - O750(720)/60p O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - O1125(1080)/50i O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - O1125(1080)/60i O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - O1125(1080)/50p O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - O1125(1080)/60p O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - O36 37Technical InformationAspect RatioNote• The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard “16:9”, black bandsmay 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 thetracking 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 processto determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.Just14:916:9Zoom3Zoom2Zoom1Directly displaysthe image at“16:9” withoutdistortion(anamorphic).Displays a “16:9”letterbox or “4:3”image withoutdistortion.Displays the imageat the standard“14:9” withoutenlargement.Displays a“16:9” letterbox(anamorphic)image full-screenwithout distortion.Displays a 4:3image full-screen.Stretching is onlynoticeable atthe left and rightedges.Displays a“2.35:1” letterbox(anamorphic)image full-screenwithout distortion.At “16:9”, displaysthe image at itsmaximum (withslight enlargement).AutoThe best ratio ischosen and thepicture expandedto fill the screen.If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Auto aspectdoes 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 foundthrough a SCART terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This functionwill also work in any aspect mode. “Auto” appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and belowthe picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill the screen. Thisprocess can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.• 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 ofthe equipment.• “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Controlcompatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 32)VIERA Link “ ControlTM”4:3 FullDisplays a “4:3”image enlargedhorizontally to fitthe screen.4:3Displays theimage at thestandard “4:3”without distortion.SCART and HDMI terminal informationSocket EarthCVBS out (video)CVBS earthRed inRed earthGreen inGreen earthBlue inBlue earthAudio out (L)Audio out (R)CVBS in (video)RGB status earthStatus RGBEarth--Q-Link dataStatus CVBSAudio in (L)Audio earthAudio in (R)211917151311975312018161412108642■ AV1 SCART terminal(RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).Socket EarthCVBS out (video)CVBS earthRed in, S.C. - inRed earthGreen inGreen earthBlue inBlue earthAudio out (L)Audio out (R)CVBS in (video)RGB status earthStatus RGBEarth--Q-Link dataStatus CVBSAudio in (L)Audio earthAudio in (R)211917151311975312018161412108642■ AV2 SCART terminal(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS /VIDEO switching.Hot Plug DetectDDC/CEC GroundSCLCECTMDS Clock ShieldTMDS Data0−TMDS Data0+TMDS Data1 ShieldTMDS Data2−TMDS Data2++5V PowerSDAReserved (in cable but N.C. on device)TMDS Clock−TMDS Clock+TMDS Data0 ShieldTMDS Data1−TMDS Data1+TMDS Data2 Shield19171513119753118161412108642■ HDMI terminalInput signal that can be displayedSignal name COMPONENT HDMI525 (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 signalCOMPONENT (Y, PB , PR ), HDMINote• Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.• The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

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