Panasonic TH-37PA60EY User Manual
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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Model No. TH-37PA60EY
TH-42PA60EY
Customer’s Record
The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record
of your purchase to aid in identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
Model Number Serial Number
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Printed in Czech Republic
English
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
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Turn your living room into a home theatre!
Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement
Contents
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with
"Control with HDMI" without complicated settings!
(p. 24)
Enjoy rich multi-media
Amplifi er with
Speaker system
VCR
DVD recorder
Camcorder
Satellite receiver
DVD player
Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions ······································ 4
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(Warning & Caution)
Notes ··························································· 5
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Maintenance ··············································· 5
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Quick Start Guide
Accessories/Options
Identifying Controls
Basic Connection
Auto Setup
Enjoy your TV!
Basic Features
Watching TV ·············································· 11
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Viewing Teletext ········································12
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Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites ··········14
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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide
Advanced Features
How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 15
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(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 20
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Restore Settings ······································· 22
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Owner ID ··················································· 23
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Q-Link Functions ······································· 24
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HDMI Functions ········································25
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External Equipment ··································· 28
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information ································30
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FAQs ·························································32
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On screen messages ································ 33
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Index ························································· 34
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Licence ······················································ 34
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Specifi cations ············································ 35
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Safety Precautions
Notes
Warning & Caution
Handling the mains plug
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all
times. The On/Off switch on this model does not fully
disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the
mains plug from the wall socket when the TV set is not
used for a prolonged period of time.
Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely
connected to prevent electrical shock.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected
to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Note
If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops
transmitting, it will automatically go to standby mode after
30 minutes. This function will operate only in TV mode.
Do not expose to
direct sunlight and
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
Power source
This TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V,
50 / 60 Hz AC.
other sources of heat
Avoid exposing the TV set to direct
sunlight and other sources of heat. To
prevent fi re never place any type of
candle or naked fl ame on top or near
the TV set.
IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is
fi tted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating
of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refi tted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.
If the fi tted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be
removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock
if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.
If a new mains plug is to be fi tted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualifi ed electrician.
WARNING: – THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: – The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: –
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
How to replace the fuse.
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.
ASA
or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Blue: Neutral Brown: Live
or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
Do not remove the cover
Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are
accessible when it is removed. There are no
user serviceable parts inside.
Do not expose to rain or
excessive moisture
To prevent damage which might result in electric
shock or fi re, do not expose this TV set to rain
or excessive moisture.
This TV must not be exposed to dripping or
splashing water and objects fi lled with liquid,
such as vases, must not be placed on top of or
above the TV.
Do not block the rear
ventilation openings
Ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.
Allow suffi cient space around
the unit for radiated heat
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Do not place the TV on
sloped or unstable surfaces
The TV may fall off or tip over.
Use only the dedicated
stands / mounting equipment
Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may
make the unit shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask
your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).
Cabinet and display panel care
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
The cabinet and display panel can be cleaned
with a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent
and water. Do not use solutions containing
benzol or petroleum.
TV sets can produce static electricity, care must
be taken whenever touching the TV screen.
Do not display a still picture for a long time
This causes the image to remain on the plasma
screen ("after-image").
This is not considered a malfunction and is
not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images
Channel number and other logos
Image displayed in 4:3 mode
Video game
Computer image
To prevent after-image, the screen saver is
automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals
are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 32)
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Keep the unit away from these equipment
Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the unit
(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).
Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect
operation of other equipment).
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel
Daily care:
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft
cloth dampened with clean water or water containing a
small amount of neutral detergent. Then, using a soft dry
cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.
Caution
The surface of the display panel has been specially
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treated and may be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or
other hard object.
Use care not to subject the surface to insect repellent,
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solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may degrade surface quality).
Daily care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water
or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.
Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it.
Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.
Caution
Use care not to subject the TV unit's surfaces to detergent.
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(A liquid inside the TV unit could lead to product failure.)
Use care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent,
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solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber
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or PVC substance for a long time.
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals.
(Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.)
Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Cabinet
Mains plug
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Identifying ControlsAccessories/Options
Standard accessories
Remote Control
Transmitter
EUR7651090
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Clamper (2)
TMME258
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Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter
R6 (UM3)
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Mains Lead
K2CT3DH00018
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Installing remote's batteries
TH-37PA60EY TH-42PA60EY
Hook
Pull
open
Close
(TH-37PA60EY)
TY-S42PA60W
(TH-42PA60EY)
Snap open
Snap shut
Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause
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distorted image).
Fix cables with clampers as necessary.
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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly
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manual to fi x cables.
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Caution
Incorrect installation may cause battery
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leakage and corrosion, resulting in
damage to the remote control unit.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix different battery types (such
as alkaline and manganese batteries).
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)
batteries.
Do not burn or breakup batteries.
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Optional accessories
Pedestal Plasma TV stand
TY-ST42PA50W TY-S37PA60W
TY-ST42PX5W
+
+
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
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Operating Instructions
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Pan European Guarantee Card
Attaching the cable clampers
Remove from the TV unit
Push both side
hooks and pull
out
Wall-hanging
bracket
(vertical)
TY-WK42PV3W
TY-WK42PV2W
(angle)
TY-WK42PR2W
MAINS Power
On / Off switch
Power LED
Red light indicates Standby mode. When using the
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remote control, indicates the TV has received a
command.
OK button to confi rm
selections and choices.
Press after selecting programme
positions to avoid delay.
Standby On / Off switch
(Switches TV On or Off standby)
Programme Guide (p. 11)
MENU
Press to access the Picture, Sound
and Setup menus (p. 16)
Teletext (p. 12)
Viewing a favourite teletext channel
(p. 13)
Programme / channel change buttons (0-9)
and Teletext page buttons.
When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
Direct channel access
Use together with numeric buttons to
access TV channels by entering broadcast
channel number.
Selects programmes in sequence
Normalises (p. 16)
(Resets all settings to their default levels)
Changes picture aspect ratio
(p. 11)
(p. 11)
(p. 11 and p. 12)
DIRECT TV REC
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Remote control signal receiver
TV/AV switch
Increases or decreases the programme
position by one. When a function is
already displayed, press to increase or
decrease the selected function. When in
Standby mode, switches TV On.
Function select
Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /
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Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble /
Balance / Manual tuning (p. 20)
STR (Normalisation store)
(Stores tuning and other function settings)
Sound mute On / Off
DIRECT TV Recording
To immediately record programme
in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link
connection (p. 24)
Switch between viewing TV or
AV input. (p. 14)
Cursor buttons to make
selections and adjustments
EXIT
(Returns to TV screen)
Coloured buttons used for
the selection, navigation and
operation of various functions.
Still Picture (p. 11)
Teletext Index (p. 13)
Programme Information (p. 11)
Volume
VCR / DVD operations (p. 14)
Quick Start Guide
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Identifying Controls
Accessories/Options
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Basic Connection
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
Connecting aerial
(TV only)
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Ex.
Aerial Aerial
Rear of the TV Rear of the TV
Mains lead (supplied) Mains lead (supplied)
RF
cable
AV1
RGB
VIDEO
AV2
(Q-Link)
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AV3
(Q-Link)
RGB
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
Ex.
2
AV1
RGB
VIDEO
Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR)
(TV, DVD Recorder and VCR
AV2
(Q-Link)
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AV3
(Q-Link)
RGB
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
)
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Ex.
Rear of the TV
AV1
AV2
(Q-Link)
RGB
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR) and Satellite receiver
TV, DVD Recorder, VCR and satellite
(
AV3
(Q-Link)
RGB
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
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)
Clamper
To unfasten
Aerial
RF cable
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
Quick Start Guide
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Basic Connection
SCART cable
(fully wired)
DVD Recorder or VCR
RF OUT
RF IN
Note
Connect to AV3 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 24).
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Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver.
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If connecting the TV and Satellite receiver with SCART cable, you can watch satellite broadcast by RGB input signal.
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SCART:
RF: Radio Frequency - Signal received from terrestrial aerial.
RGB / S-Video / Video:
VCR: Video Cassette Recorder
21 pin connection used for video, audio and switching signals (Also known as Euro SCART and Peritel)
Choose between these three video formats depending on personal preference and equipment requirement.
(RGB - Red, Green and Blue)
RF cable
RF cable
Mains lead (supplied)
RF cable
RF OUT
RF IN
DVD Recorder
SCART cable
(fully wired)
SCART cable
(fully wired)
SCART cable
(fully wired)
Satellite receiver
or VCR
RF OUT
RF IN
RF IN
RF cable
RF cable
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Auto Setup
A
Watching TV
Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer.
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)
OK
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If tuning and downloading
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data have failed, perform
"Auto setup" (p. 21).
If you turned the TV Off during
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Standby mode last time, the
TV will be in Standby mode
when you turn the TV On with
MAINS power On / Off switch.
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CH12
AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT
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Exit
DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS
PLEASE WAIT
Programme : 63
Remote control unavailable
When inputting owner ID
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You now have the opportunity
to enter your details and
help the police crack crime
see instruction book
Owner ID
PIN NUMBER :
NAME :
HOUSE NO :
POSTCODE :
0123456789
Change character
Select character
Store Owner ID
Exit
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∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Usable characters and numbers
When inputting owner ID later
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EXIT
Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
You can now use the remote
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control to turn On the unit or turn
the unit to standby mode.
(Power LED: On)
Auto Setup will start to search for
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TV channels and store them.
The sorted programme order
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depends upon the TV signal,
the broadcasting system and
reception conditions.
If a compatible recording equipment
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with Q-Link or similar technologies
(p. 24) is connected, channel
information is automatically
downloaded to the equipment.
Following the on-screen operation
guide, enter your own choice of PIN
number, name, etc.
For detailed procedures
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"Owner ID" (p. 23)
Make a note of the PIN number
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in case you forget it.
If you input the ID later
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"Owner ID" (p. 23)
To check programme list
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at-a-glance
Programme Guide (p. 11)
To edit channels
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"Programme edit" (p. 21)
Turn power on
GUIDE
OK
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Hold
1
Select a channel
2
To select a channel using programme guide
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Volume
To select a channel inputting the channel number, e.g. 39.
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C → 3 →
Freeze / unfreeze picture
(Press for about 1 second)
MAINS power On / Off switch should be On.
Picture will appear.
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BBC 1
up
or
down
GUIDE
Programme Guide
Prog. Name Chan.
VCR :
1 :
BBC1
2 :
BBC2
3 :
ITV
4 :
S4C
5 :
6 :
7 :
8 :
9 :
10 :
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:
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14 :
CH51
15 :
CH41
16 :
CH47
17 :
CH23
18 :
CH26
19 :
CH58
20 :
-
21 :
-
22 :
-
23 :
-
24 :
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select page
Prog. Name Chan.
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-
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-
-
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1
CH_ _
HOLD
select
OK
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ViewingQuick Start Guide
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Watching TV
Auto Setup
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
How to use remote control
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MENU
used to open the main menus and to
return to the previous menu
used to move the cursor and select
Using the
On Screen
Displays
OK
menus
used to access menus, adjust levels or
OK
to select from a range of options
used to store settings after adjustments
OK
have been made or options have been
set
EXIT
used to exit the menu system and
return to the normal viewing screen
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ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box
■
(example: Owner ID)
You now have the opportunity
to enter your details and
help the police crack crime
see instruction book
Owner ID
PIN NUMBER :
HOUSE NO :
POSTCODE :
0123456789
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
NAME :
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Change character
Select character
Store Owner ID
Exit
On-screen operation
guide will help you.
Display
status
information
Change
aspect
ratio
Display / hide status information
Displays information for a few seconds.
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Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect
Change the aspect ratio (p. 30)
Each press changes the mode.
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Auto aspect / 16:9 / 14:9 / 4:3 /
Zoom1 / Zoom2 / Zoom3
To change the mode with colour buttons
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While the bar is displayed
SPECT
red
green
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