Panasonic Viera TH-50PX8E Operating Instructions Manual

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44Technical InformationAuto AspectNote• 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.)The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16)ŶAutoAuto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process todetermine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Autoaspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV enhances the picture for optimum viewingpleasure.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 foundthrough a SCART or HDMI terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. Thisfunction will also work in any aspect mode. “Auto” appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above andbelow 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.Signal nameAspect Control SignalWidescreen signal (WSS) Control signal through SCART (pin 8) or HDMI terminalTV AV1 AV2 AV3 COMPONENT AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2PAL O O O O O OPAL 525/60 - - - - O ODVB O - - - - -M.NTSC - - - - O ONTSC (AV input only) - - - - O OSD525(480)/60i - O O525(480)/60p - O O625(576)/50i O O O625(576)/50p O O OHD750(720)/50p - O O750(720)/60p - O O1125(1080)/50i - O O1125(1080)/60i - O O1125(1080)/50p - O O1125(1080)/60p - O O1125(1080)/24p - O OHDMI connectionHDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-quality soundby connecting the TV and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, canbe connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 42).• HDMI is the world’s fi rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.• If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptercable ( 2).• When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: useCOMPONENT-AUDIO terminals).• Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 Input” menu screen. (p. 24)• Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz• HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.• Use with a PC is not assumed.• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.• These HDMI connectors are “type A”.• These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyrightprotection.• An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”,“S-VIDEO”, or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals.• The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 46.( 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.( 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.Note