Panasonic Color Television Ct 27d12 Operating Instructions

							ICON MENU OPERATION
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TIMER
Note: Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. 
Clock Set  
Set the time and the day of the week.
 
Sleep Timer 
In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn television off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Select NO to turn off timer.
Timer 1 or Timer 2
In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to turn the television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and
on selected days.TIME must be entered in CLOCK SET to operate the TIMER features.
  Turn Off After 90 Minutes
The television automatically turns OFF after
90 minutes when turned ON by the TIMER.
If the OFF time is selected or if a key is
pressed, the automatic OFF after 90
minutes will be cancelled.
  TIMER Activation
The TIMER is active when the television is
OFF or ON. The television will switch to the
selected channel at the selected time set in
the TIMER.
rPress  or  to select hours AM or PM.
rPress   to select minutes position. 
rPress  or  to select minutes.
rPress   to highlight DAY, then press  to select day.VOLVOL
CH
VOLVOL
CHVOL
CLOCK SETTIMER
TIME                      -  -  :  -  -
SLEEP
TIMER1 AM
TIMER2
rPress     to select 30, 60, 90 or NO.VOLSLEEPTIMER
HOW LONG? CLOCK SET
TIMER 1NO u
TIMER 2
rPress  to select day or days.
rPress   to select ON TIME, then press  . 
rRepeat for setting OFF TIME.
rPress   to select ENTER CHANNEL, then press  to select
channel. 
rPress   to select SET, then press   to select NO or SET. VOL
CHVOL
CHVOL
CHVOL
TIMER 1
TIMERDAY       MON - FRI
ON TIME                   -  -  :  -  -  
OFF TIME                  -  -  :  -  - 
      
ENTER CHANNEL        -  -  -
SETCLOCK SET
SLEEP
              NO u TIMER 2 
						

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ICON MENU OPERATION
AUDIO
Note:Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. 
Audio ADJ.
rMODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is weak). 
rBASS - Increase or decrease the low frequency response.
rTREBLE - Increase or decrease the high frequency response.
rBALANCE - Emphasize the left/right speaker volume.
rNORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE adjustments to factory default settings.
Other ADJ.
rAI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode). 
Surround
rMODE - Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. 
Speakers  
In AUDIO menu under SPEAKERS:
   
rPress  to select STEREO, SAP or MONO.VOLAUDIO ADJ.AUDIO
OTHER ADJ.
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
NO
uSTEREO SAP MONOMODE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
NORMAL
rPress  or   to adjust.VOLVOLAUDIO ADJ.AUDIO
OTHER ADJ.
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
NO
uSTEREO SAP MONOMODE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
NORMAL
rPress   to select ON or OFF.VOL
SURROUNDAUDIO
AI SOUND AUDIO ADJ.
OTHER ADJ.ON u
SPEAKERS
rPress   to select ON or OFF.VOL
SURROUNDAUDIO
 MODE AUDIO ADJ.
OTHER ADJ.OFF u
SPEAKERS
Press   to select:
rON - TV speakers operate normally.
rOFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio adjustable by television.
rOFF & Fixed Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio adjustable by the external
amplifier only.VOL
SPEAKERSAUDIO
ON AUDIO ADJ.
OTHER ADJ.
SURROUNDu 
						

							ICON MENU OPERATION
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CHANNELS
Note: Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.
Favorites 
    In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select:
 r   CHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter up to 16 favorite channels.
 r   CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using CH up/down buttons.
    Caption
Manual Caption
Provide labels for up to 30 stations using up to four characters for each station.
 
Input Label
Lets you label the video input connections for onscreen display.
 
   Video Input Skip Feature
   This receiver has a Video Input Skip Feature, which will allow the user to skip desired input modes when pressing TV/VIDEO button. rPress 
    to select FAV or ALL. 
rPress   to select ENTER CHANNEL,
if FAV  selected.
rUse remote numeric keypad to select
desired channel (refer to your local TV
guide).
rPress    to add channel.
rPress 
    to delete channel.
VOL
CH
VOL
VOL
CHANNELS
CHANNEL SCAN   FAV
u
CAPTIONFAVORITE CHANNELS
FAVORITES
ENTER CHANNEL   23
5    8    23CHANNELS
CHANNEL SCAN   FAV
u
CAPTIONFAVORITE CHANNELS
FAVORITES
ENTER CHANNEL   23
5    8    23
TO ADD
TO DELETE u
u
Press     to 
display next menu. VOL
rUse remote numeric keypad to select
desired channel (refer to your local TV
guide).
rPress   to select ENTER
CAPTION.
rPress   or   to select
characters.
Note:Delete channel captions by entering
spaces in all four character slots.
CH
VOLVOL
CHANNELS
MANUAL CAPTION
u
CAPTIONINPUT  LABEL
u
FAVORITESCHANNELS
MANUAL CAPTION
tTO SELECT CHANNEL   u p   TO MOVE CURSOR   q- - - - ENTER CHANNEL
ENTER CAPTION
3
Press     to 
display next menu. VOL
rSelect the desired Video input.
rPress   or   to select
the first character.
rPress   to enter the next position
and repeat the step above to enter
the next character.
rRepeat above steps until all
characters are entered.
VOLVOL
CH
CHANNELS
MANUAL CAPTION
u
CAPTIONINPUT  LABEL
u
CHANNELS
INPUT  LABEL
tTO SELECT CHARACTER   u p   TO MOVE CURSOR   q
VIDEO 2               - - - - - - - -
VIDEO 3               - - - - - - - - VIDEO 1               - - - - - - - -
rSelect the desired video input mode (VIDEO1,
VIDEO2 or VIDEO3).
rPress 
     while the first character is
highlighed to skip selected video input.
Note:To  delete skip feature, press the volume right
button while the desired video input mode is
highlighted,
VOLCHANNELS
INPUT  LABEL
tTO SELECT CHARACTER   u p   TO MOVE CURSOR   q
VIDEO 2               - - - - - - - -
VIDEO 3               - - - - - - - - VIDEO 1               - - - - - - - -
CHANNELS
INPUT  LABEL
tTO SELECT CHARACTER   u p   TO MOVE CURSOR   q VIDEO 1               SKIP        
VIDEO 2               - - - - - - - -
VIDEO 3               - - - - - - - - 
						

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ICON MENU OPERATION
LOCK
Note:Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. 
Mode 
Lock Set
Select LOCK SET to prevent video games and VCR tapes from being viewed.
rUse the remote numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code (Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe
place).
Notes:
• If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be cautious when
selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician
to clear the LOCK setup.
• If you select CHANGE CODE, and you change your code from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new code becomes the
controlling code. 
rOFF - Turns Lock function off.    
rGAME - Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.
r
CHANNELS - To lock up to four channels of  your choice.
rALL - Locks all channels and Video inputs.
Note:If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked channel or video input is selected, the message LOCKED displays in
the upper right corner of the TV screen.
Press   to display LOCK MODE GAME menu.VOLMODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      U.S. TV PROGRAMSOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
* * * *
rPress   twice.
rPress   to highlight HOW LONG?.
rPress  to select 12 Hours, 24
Hours, 48 Hours or ALWAYS.ACTION
CH
VOL
LOCK
LOCK MODE          GAME u
t TO SELECT LOCK MODE u LOCKS CH 3 , 4 AND
VIDEO INPUTS
MODE LOCKHOW LONG?12 HOURS
LOCK
LOCK MODE   CHANNEL u
t TO SELECT LOCK MODE u LOCKS THESE CHANNEL
 TO MOVE CURSOR
uu- - -   - - -   - - -   - - - 
MODE LOCKHOW LONG?12 HOURS
rPress   or   to move the cursor between
channel clusters
rPress   or   or  the numeric keypad to
select the channels to be blocked.
rPress   twice.
rPress   to highlight HOW LONG?.
rPress  to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48
Hours or ALWAYS.CH
CH
VOLVOL
ACTION
CH
VOL
rPress   twice.
rPress   to highlight HOW LONG?.
rPress  to select 12 Hours, 24
Hours, 48 Hours or ALWAYS.ACTION
CH
VOL
LOCK
 LOCK MODE          ALL u
t TO SELECT LOCK MODE u LOCKS ALL CHANNELS
AND VIDEO INPUTS
MODE LOCKHOW LONG?12 HOURS 
						

							V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
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V-CHIP Menu Operation
Note:Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. 
BLOCKING MESSAGE
If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the audio
will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your code, all
locks and rating blocks are disabled until the TV is turned off or until all settings are off.  
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to block
various types of TV programs. PIP will also be blocked automatically.
 
U.S. TV Programs Rating  
 
 
Note:If you enter your four-digit secret code to override rating blocks, you must reset
all rating blocks by either reprogramming or turning the TV off. PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED
ACCESS CODE
rUse the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. 
(
Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.)
rPress   to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
rPress  or   to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS.
rPress   to highlight STATUS.
rPress  or   to display U.S TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART. 
CH
VOLVOL
CH
VOLVOL
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      U.S. TV PROGRAMSOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
* * * *
rPress   to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS ON or OFF.
rPress   to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?VOL
CH
LOCK
U.S. TV  PROGRAMS
SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
BASIC
TV-Y
TV-Y7      FV  u
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
TV-G
TV-PG     V  S  L  D
TV-14      V  S  L  D
TV-MA     V  S  L
rPress    to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Selecting “Yes”, NR programs will be received. Selecting “NO”, NR programs
will be blocked. See Customer Caution below.
rPress   to select SETTING.
VOL
CH
LOCK
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
BASIC
TV-Y
TV-Y7      FV  u
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
TV-G
TV-PG     V  S  L  D
TV-14      V  S  L  D
TV-MA     V  S  L
rPress    to select BASIC or DETAILED.
BASIC - Allows you to select only general ratings such as TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.
DETAILED - Allows you to select both general ratings and content such as V, L, etc. VOLLOCK
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
BASIC
TV-Y
TV-Y7      FV  u
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
TV-G
TV-PG     V  S  L  D
TV-14      V  S  L  D
TV-MA     V  S  L 
						

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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
U.S. TV Programs Menu Chart (cont’d)   
  
U.S. MOVIES
This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing movies or
video tapes. This innovation allows parents to block various types of movies and video tapes at their discretion.  
Customer Caution
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) per
FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen 
“unexpected and possibly confusing
results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:
” 
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming
•News
• Political
• Public Service Announcements
• Religious
• Sports
• Weather
U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART
NR
Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION above.
TV-YAll children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience,
including children from ages 2-6. 
TV-Y7Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-GGeneral audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or
situations.
TV-PGParental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some
suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
TV-14Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language
and more intense violence.
TV-MAMature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and
explicit sexual content.
FV FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE
V VIOLENCE
S SEX
L OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
D DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT
rPress   or   to move between different ratings.
rUse  or    to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
Note:See the U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART.
rPress  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
rPress   to select HOW LONG?
rPress  or   to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.
CH
CH
VOLVOL
ACTION
CH
VOLVOL
LOCK
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
BASIC
TV-Y
TV-Y7      FV  u
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
TV-G
TV-PG     V  S  L  D
TV-14      V  S  L  D
TV-MA     V  S  L u
rUse the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to
remember and record it in a safe place.
)
rPress   to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
rPress  or   to select U.S. MOVIES.
rPress   to highlight STATUS.
rPress  or   to display U.S MOVIES RATING CHART. 
CH
VOLVOL
CH
VOLVOL
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
   U. S.   MOVIESOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
* * * * 
						

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 U.S. Movies Menu 
 
U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART
NR CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA
(NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has
not been rated or rating does not apply.
G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PGPARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some
material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.  Some
material may be inappropriate for children under
13.
RRESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
X ADULTS ONLY.
rPress   to select U.S. MOVIES ON or OFF.
rPress   to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?VOL
CH
LOCK
U.S. MOVIES
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X  
Press   to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old movies and foreign films are
usually not rated.     
VOL
LOCK
U.S. MOVIES
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X  
rPress   or   to move between different ratings.
rUse  or   to select ratings you want to block (RED) and
unblock (GREEN).
Note:See the U.S. MOVIES CHART.
rPress    twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
rPress   to select HOW LONG?
rPress    or   to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.
CH
CH
VOLVOL
ACTION
CH
VOLVOLPG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked.
LOCK
U.S. MOVIES
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X   u 
						

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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
Rating Systems for Canada
Canadian English
The V-CHIP used in this TV model allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two
rating systems used in Canada.  
 
    
  
.  
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART
E Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity
or sexual content.
G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
14+Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of
14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and
early teens.
18 ADULTS ONLY
rUse the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to
remember and record it in a safe place.
)
rPress   to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
rPress  or   to select CANADIAN ENGLISH.
rPress   to highlight STATUS.
rPress  or   to display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART. 
CH
VOLVOL
CH
VOLVOL
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      CANADIAN ENGLISHOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
- - - -
rPress   to select CANADIAN ENGLISH ON or OFF.
rPress   to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?VOL
CH
LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +  
Press   to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Not rated programs include: news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
VOL
LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +  
LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +  
u
rPress   or   to move between different ratings.
rUse  or   to select ratings you want to block (RED) and
unblock (GREEN).
Note:See the U.S. MOVIES CHART.
rPress    twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
rPress   to select HOW LONG?
rPress   or   to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.
CH
CH
VOLVOL
ACTION
CH
VOLVOL 
						

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Canadian French
The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings
categories. 
.   
  
CANADIAN  FRENCH RATINGS CHART
E  Exempt - Exempt programming. 
GGeneral - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the
violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8 ans +8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad
audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans +Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few
violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision
strongly suggested.
16 ans +Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent
scenes of violence or intense violence.
18 ans +Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme
violence. 
rUse the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to
remember and record it in a safe place.
)
rPress   to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
rPress     or   to select CANADIAN FRENCH.
rPress   to highlight STATUS.
rPress  or   to display CANADIAN FRENCH menu rating chart. 
CH
VOLVOL
CH
VOLVOL
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      CANADIAN  FRENCHOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
- - - -
rPress   to select CANADIAN FRENCH ON or OFF.
rPress   to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?VOL
CH
LOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
8    ANS+
13  ANS+
16  ANS+
18  ANS+ 
rPress   to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Not Rated programs include: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
VOLLOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
8    ANS+
13  ANS+
16  ANS+
18  ANS+ 
rPress   or   to move between different ratings.
rUse  or   to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock
(GREEN).
Note:See the CANADIAN FRENCH RATING CHART.
rPress    twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
rPress   to select HOW LONG?
rPress   or   to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.
CH
CH
VOLVOL
ACTION
CH
VOLVOL
13ANS+, 16ANS+ and 18ANS+ will be blocked
LOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
8    ANS+
13  ANS+
16  ANS+
18  ANS+ 
u 
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
AUDIOVIDEOSolutions
Noisy Audio Snowy Video
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Noisy AudioMultiple Image
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Lead-in Wire
Noisy AudioInterference
Move television from Electrical Appliances, Lights,
Vehicles and Medical Equipment
No Audio Normal Video
Increase Volume
Check Mute
Check television SPEAKERS on/off
Change Channel
Noisy AudioNo Video 
Set TV or Cable Mode Properly
Check Antenna Cables
No AudioNo Video
Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet
Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls
Change Channel
Check Cable Connections
Program the Remote Control Again
Check Second Video Source Operation
Normal AudioNo Color
Adjust Color Settings
Change Channel
Wrong AudioNormal Video
Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP
Normal AudioNormal Video
Replace Remote Control Batteries
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
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