Panasonic TH-42PZ85 Operating Instructions - Page 24

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Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV. If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV. If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format. If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor. Aspect Ratio Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 17) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) H-FILL Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) 4:3 H-FILL Side bar Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off. ZOOM ZOOM Standard (Note that "Image retention" of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time.) Note 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9): FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM 1080p / 1080i / 720p: FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for Letter Box) Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in "ZOOM". Select "Zoom adjust" on the "Picture" menu. (p. 24-25) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment   To reset the aspect ratio (OK) 46 Data format for SD Card browsing Photo: Data format: Max. number of files: Image resolution: Caution Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) 9,999 160 x 120 to 10,000,000 * DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association's standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed. Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution. Note Folder structure viewed in PC DCIM 100_PANA Created automatically 3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000003.JPG P1000004.JPG 4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number Usable characters: 1-byte "a to z", "A to Z", "0 to 9," and "_" The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used. For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only) Cautions in handling SD Card: Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Message SD Card warning messages Meaning Is SD card in? The card is not inserted. No file Cannot read file The card has no data or this type of data is not supported. The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format. GalleryPlayer warning messages Cannot display image due to incorrect ID data. There is a problem with your TV decoder. If this message appears, please contact Panasonic Service Center for assistance. Refer to page 55 (Customer Services Directory), page 54, 55 (Limited Warranty) Cannot display image on SD card. There is a problem with the data. Check the data inside the SD card. Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or downloaded to an SD card. GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for download to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on your television. GalleryPlayer images are available for a fee from GalleryPlayer, Inc. 47 FAQs, etc. Technical Information

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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information
Technical Information
Closed Caption (CC)
For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3;
characters might be cut off).
The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On
using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.
If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC
may overlap on the TV.
If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output
monitor.
Aspect Ratio
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 17)
(e.g.:
in case of 4:3 image)
FULL
JUST
FULL
JUST
Enlarges 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 the
screen.
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
H-FILL
4:3
H-FILL
Side bar
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
The side edges of the image are cut off.
Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
ZOOM
ZOOM
Note
480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):
FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
1080p / 1080i / 720p:
FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen.
(Recommended for Letter Box)
Zoom adjust
Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 24-25)
V-position:
Vertical position adjustment
V-size:
Vertical size adjustment
To reset the aspect ratio
(OK)
Message
Meaning
Is SD card in?
The card is not inserted.
No file
The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
Cannot read file
The file is broken or unreadable.
The TV does not support the format.
Data format for SD Card browsing
Photo:
Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF**
standards
Data format:
Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Max. number of files:
9,999
Image resolution:
160 x 120 to 10,000,000
* DCF (Design rule for camera file system):
A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard
** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)
Caution
A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
Note
Folder structure viewed in PC
DCIM
P1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
P1000003.JPG
P1000004.JPG
100_P ANA
Created automatically
3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters
4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number
Usable characters:
1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_”
The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only)
Cannot display image due to
incorrect ID data.
There is a problem with your TV decoder.
If this message appears, please contact Panasonic Service Center for
assistance.
Refer to page 55 (Customer Services Directory), page 54, 55 (Limited Warranty)
Cannot display image on SD card.
There is a problem with the data.
Check the data inside the SD card.
GalleryPlayer warning messages
SD Card warning messages
Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit).
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.
Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).
Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic
operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)
Cautions in handling SD Card:
Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card
You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or downloaded to an SD card. GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded
SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for download to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on
your television.
GalleryPlayer images are available for a fee from GalleryPlayer, Inc.