40 41FAQs, etc.Technical InformationTechnical InformationClosed Caption (CC)Aspect RatioLet you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 11) (e.g.: in caseof 4:3 image)• For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL.(If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be cut off.)• The closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection.• If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, closed caption (CC) should be set On/Off on theconnected equipment.The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input.If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On on either the connected equipment or the TV.If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.• FULL • JUSTFULL JUSTEnlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.(Recommended for anamorphic picture)Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of thescreen.(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)• H-FILL • 4:3H-FILLEnlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.The side edges of the image are cut off.Standard(Note that “after image” of the side bar may occur fromdisplaying it for a long time.)• ZOOMZOOMEnlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen.(Recommended for Letter Box)• Zoom adjustVertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM.”Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 14-15)V-Position: Vertical position adjustment Size: Vertical size adjustmentSide bar• To reset the aspect ratio (OK)DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminalsYou can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifierto the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.Caution• Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disableoptical output.• External speakers cannot be connected directly to OUTPUT terminals.• When ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When NTSCchannel is selected, the output will be PCM.HDMI connectionHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connectingthe TV unit and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connectedto the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.• HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.• If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).• When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.• Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2 in” menu screen. (p. 14-15)Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM):48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment.(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.Caution• Use with a PC is not assumed.• All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.• This HDMI connector is “type A”.• Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.• The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080iMatch the output setting of the digital equipment.• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.horizontalfrequency (kHz)verticalfrequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * *525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 * *750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 * *1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94 * ** Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P B, PR ) and HDMI• Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.• The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.Input signals that can be displayedNoteControl with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy easy playback.• Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.• Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on when connection or setup is changed.• This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.• The equipment can be operated by TV’s remote control with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.• 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.Note• 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : FULL,JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM• 1080i / 720p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST or 4:3• When the signal is 720p/1080i, the aspect modeautomatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV,after changing input mode, or after changed signalresolution other than 720p/1080i.Pic. mode• Vivid (default) : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.• Standard : Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.• Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.