Panasonic TU-DST50 - Manual (Page 16)

F eatures of the S et -T op B ox
ATSC Display Formats
The STB converts all eighteen (18) ATSC display formats available in DTV into
viewable programming. The display formats are variations on the four (4) formats,
1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. The following table shows the four (4) formats, their
resolutions and aspect ratios.
DTV Format Resolution Aspect Ratio
1080Ì
720p
High Definition 16:9
480p
480i
Standard Definition 16:9 or 4:3
Display Format Selection
The STB allows you to choose a display format based on the capability of your TV or
monitor. To select the appropriate display format, use the MODE switch on the rear
panel of the STB. The MODE switch affects only the Y, P q , P r digital output. NTSC
output is not affected by the MODE switch.
Woie; This section applies to DTV-compatible televisions only.
All ATSC Formats
If your TV is capable of displaying all four (4) formats, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 4801,
then set the MODE switch to ALL ATSC FORMATS.
Input Format
(from antenna/cable)
Output Format
(to TV)
1080М 1080М
720p 720p
480p 480p
480i 480i
480p, 10801
If your TV is capable of displaying 1080i and 480p formats, then set the MODE switch
to 480p, 1080i.
Input Format Output Format
(from antenna/cable) (to TV)
1080М 1080М
720p
480p
480p
480i