Panasonic viera TH - 42PZ700A " just " aspect ratio?

In your instruction manual, there is an Aspect Ratio section explaining the JUST mode. Refer to the attachment.

Assuming its the same thing as the newer models, its a fill mode where the center of the image is not stretched while the outer portions are stretched, leaving a non-distorted picture in the middle where most viewing is focused. Its works great and is highly recommended when you want to fill the screen for 4:3 material.

That TV was discontinued almost a year ago!

"Just Scan" is some sort of Samsung term and is not the same as Panasonic's JUST aspect mode. JUST mode is a non-linear stretch mode that stretches the middle of the screen a little and stretches the outer portions even more. The consumer models stretch the middle more than the professional models to reduce the fish-eye effect to the point that JUST mode looks almost the same as FULL mode. The pro model's JUST mode leaves the center of the screen a little more normal looking.

Here's an old thread with pictures that compare the differences:

http://archive2.avsforum.com/avs-vb/...ight=just+mode



Other people's settings won't necessarily look good in your environment but they can give you some ideas on where to start. Here's an old thread with various people's settings:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=978568

Greetings everyone. 1st post for me. I just purchase my 1st LCD flat panel TV & blue ray DVD player & have been playing with setup & trying to adjust after watching a 13" cathode tube TV for the past 25 years. Not too impressed at this point but it's comin' slowly. Can't beat cathode small screen resolution & colour IMO.
I'm a rookie at this so it'll take time. Thanks so much guys for the info on "just". I use it for cable programming such as NFL football, & "full" for DVDs. I also find that the Panasonic "cinema" picture is nice for the football games.(improves the overview of the field & is more "comfortable" to watch for me even while sacrificing some colour accuracy. Colour is a big adjustment for me as is picture distortion & motion issues relative to my previous experience. Any entry level tips on setup etc. would be very welcome. It's a bit overwhelming for a beginner. Thanks a bunch & all the best.
Blair.