FAQs, etc.• Technical InformationSignal nameAspect modesAspect Control SignalWidescreen signal (WSS) Control signal throughSCART terminal (pin 8)Autoaspect 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 TV AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Component AV1 AV2 AV3TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4PAL O O O O O - O O O O O O O O - O O OPAL 525/60 O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - O O OM.NTSC O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - O O ONTSC(AV input only) O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - O O OComponent/HDMI525(480)/60i O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - - - -525(480)/60p O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - - - -625(576)/50i O O O O O - O O O - - - - - O - - -625(576)/50p O O O O O - O O O - - - - - O - - -750(720)/50p O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - - - -750(720)/60p O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - - - -1125(1080)/50i O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - - - -1125(1080)/60i O O O O O O O O O - - - - - - - - -PC input - O - - O - - - - - - - - - - - - -Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal NameR GND (Ground) NC (not connected)G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)B GND (Ground) HD/SYNCNC (not connected) NC (not connected) VDGND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)14 : 916 : 9Zoom3Zoom2Just 4 : 3Zoom14 : 3 Full167839451015 14 13 12 11232 33Technical 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.)• To select the ratio manually: (Only "16:9" or "4:3" in PC mode)The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 11)■Auto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four stepprocess to determine 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 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 aspect" 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. Thisprocess can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.14:916:9Directly displays the image at "16:9"without distortion (anamorphic). Displays the image at the standard "14:9"without enlargement.Zoom3Zoom2Displays a "16:9" letterbox (anamorphic)image full-screen 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).HDMI connectionPC connectionA PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.• PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).• A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.Note• Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.• For details of the applicable PC signals, see p. 34.• Max. display resolution• D-sub 15-pin connector signal• 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 HDMI1 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 input" menu screen. (p. 16)• Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch 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.HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition 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.Note• HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only.• Use with a PC is not assumed.• The 720p/1080i signals will be reformatted before being displayed on the screen.• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".• These HDMI connectors are "type A".• 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 and 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 34.JustDisplays a 4:3 image full-screen.Stretching is only noticeable at the leftand right edges.4:3Displays the image at the standard "4:3"without distortion.Control with HDMI• Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.• This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.• This function may not work normally when Panasonic Player theatre is connected.• 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.• Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.• Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier. Read the manuals of Amplifier.HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre.Zoom1Displays a "16:9" letterbox or "4:3" imagewithout distortion.4:3 FullDisplays a "4:3" image enlargedhorizontally to fit the screen.Aspect 4:3 1,024 × 768 pixels16:9 1,366 × 768 pixels