Aspect ratio question on Panny THX models

[lghaze42]

I was curious what aspects ratio you use on your Panny 50PZ800U/58PZ800U.I read that there are like five of them but the one called HD2 is the best.I have always liked the fact that Panny's have a aspect button on the remote.My brother in law has a 60" RCA DLP that you half to go into the menu to change the screen.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by lghaze42

I was curious what aspects ratio you use on your Panny 50PZ800U/58PZ800U.I read that there are like five of them but the one called HD2 is the best.I have always liked the fact that Panny's have a aspect button on the remote.My brother in law has a 60" RCA DLP that you half to go into the menu to change the screen.

yeah they are as follows

full
h-fill
just
4:3
zoom

The HD 2 optiion you referring to is an option in the tv's menu. when watching HD content you will want to select HD2. HD1 has about a 5% overscan

[lghaze42]

Originally Posted by brett_day

yeah they are as follows

full
h-fill
just
4:3
zoom

The HD 2 optiion you referring to is an option in the tv's menu. when watching HD content you will want to select HD2. HD1 has about a 5% overscan

When watching a dvd can I leave it in the H2 mode? Also does H2 substitute for full?

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by lghaze42

When watching a dvd can I leave it in the H2 mode? Also does H2 substitute for full?

yes you can leave it on whatever setting you like. most prefer HD2, i just switch between them from time to time.

No HD2 does not substitue for full. All the HD1 And HD2 options control is the amount of overscan on the tv! I only ever use the full and zoom aspect ratios's (zoom for 4:3 content) then i just change the overscan settings if i want to.

[lghaze42]

Originally Posted by brett_day

yes you can leave it on whatever setting you like. most prefer HD2, i just switch between them from time to time.

No HD2 does not substitue for full. All the HD1 And HD2 options control is the amount of overscan on the tv! I only ever use the full and zoom aspect ratios's (zoom for 4:3 content) then i just change the overscan settings if i want to.

So I can leave it in H2 and just hit full on the remote when watching DVD's?

[stereotypethat]

the five aspect ratio that brett described are controller from the "format" button on the remote. This allows you to switch between the five settings with the touch of a button while watching a station.

HD1 and HD2 option is in a completely different menu, advanced picture options. You can choose that option there independently of the format choices.

[lghaze42]

Originally Posted by stereotypethat

the five aspect ratio that brett described are controller from the "format" button on the remote. This allows you to switch between the five settings with the touch of a button while watching a station.

HD1 and HD2 option is in a completely different menu, advanced picture options. You can choose that option there independently of the format choices.

That's cool.I hate Tv's that you half to go into the menu to change formats.I use full all the time on my current Panny LCD. It's a 2003 model and one of the last that requires a separate HD receiver. I am hoping the built in ones have a memory because the one I have now fogets the off air stations you have programmed when you turn the outdoor antenna.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by lghaze42

So I can leave it in H2 and just hit full on the remote when watching DVD's?

yep you got it!