Panasonic Color Television Ct 27d32 Operating Instructions
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS TV RECEIVER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA COULD CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, WHICH WOULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. FCC CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES BOTH A CATHODE RAY TUBE (CRT) AND OTHER COMPONENTS THAT CONTAIN LEAD. DISPOSAL OF THESE MATERIALS MAY BE REGULATED IN YOUR COMMUNITY DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES, OR THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE:
TABLE OF CONTENTS1 ?Table of Contents Congratulations.........................................................2 Customer Record......................................................................2 Care and Cleaning.....................................................................2 Specifications............................................................................2 Installation..................................................................3 Television Location....................................................................3 Optional Cable Connections......................................................3 AC Power Supply Cord..............................................................3 Cable / Antenna Connection......................................................3 Feature Comparison Chart.......................................4 Auto Set Up Menu......................................................5 Optional Equipment Connections ...........................6 VCR Connection........................................................................6 Front Control Panel...................................................................6 Digital TV - Set-Top Box or DVD Player Connection ................7 Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) ...................................7 2 Tuner Picture In Picture Operation.......................8 PIP Operation with a VCR and a Cable Box.............................8 PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box................................9 PIP Function Buttons .............................................10 Remote Control Operation .....................................12 Mode Operational Key Chart ..................................................13 Programming the Remote.......................................................15 Programming With a Code......................................................15 Programming Without a Code.................................................15 Component Codes...................................................................16 Icon Menu Navigation.............................................18 Main Menu Icons......................................................19 Icon Menus..............................................................................19 Icon Menu Operation...............................................20 Set Up......................................................................................20 Picture.....................................................................................22 Timer.......................................................................................23 Audio.......................................................................................24 Channels.................................................................................25 Lock.........................................................................................26 V-Chip Menu Operation...........................................27 U.S. TV Programs...................................................................27 U.S. Movies.............................................................................28 Rating Systems for Canada.....................................................30 Troubleshooting Chart............................................32 Limited Warranty.....................................................33 Customer Services Directory.................................35 Index.........................................................................36 Read these instructions completely before operating television. Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright 2002 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
2 ?CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations Your new TV Monitor/Receiver features a solid state chassis that is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and tuned at the factory for best performance. Customer Record The model and serial number of this product are located on the back of the television. You should note the model and serial number in the space provided and retain as a permanent record of your purchase. This will aid in identification in the event of theft or loss. Product registration for U.S. customers is available at www.prodreg.com/panasonic. Model Number Serial Number Care and Cleaning Screen (Turn TV Off) •Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. •Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Note:Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid directly on the screen. Cabinet and Remote Control ?For cabinets and remote control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. ?Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products. Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.Power Source CT-27D32(2.1A) CT-27D32U(2.1A) CT-32D32(2.2A) CT-32D32U(2.2A) CT-36D32(2.4A) CT-36D32U(2.4A)120V AC, 60HzChannel Capability - 181VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113 Video Input Jacks1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type Audio Input Jacks500mV RMS 47K Ohm Audio Output Jacks0-2.0V RMS 4.7K OhmComponent input (Y / P B / P R)75 Ohms, Phono Jack Type S-Video Input JacksS-Video (Y-C) Connector
INSTALLATION3 ?Installation Television Location Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of your television. ?Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. ?Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure. ?Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range. ?Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers. CAUTION: Use this television receiver only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. In order to avoid injury to children, never place your television receiver on a piece of furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child leaning on it, pulling on it, standing on it, or climbing on it. CT-27D32, CT-27D32U: CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-27G22M stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capa- ble of resulting in instability causing possible injury. CT-32D32, CT-32D32U: CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-32G22M stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capa- ble of resulting in instability causing possible injury. CT-36D32, CT-36D32U: CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-36G22M stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capa- ble of resulting in instability causing possible injury. Optional Cable Connections Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results: ?Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. ?Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors. ?Avoid long cables to minimize interference. AC Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. DO NOT USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS. Cable / Antenna Connection For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company. Note:A cable converter box may be required for proper reception. Check with your local cable company for compatibility requirements. Antenna Connection •For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. •Connect home antenna to ANT on the back of television. Note:Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change to TV mode in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan.Polarized plug 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of TVIncoming Cable from Cable CompanyIncoming Cable fromHome Antenna
4 ?FEATURE CHARTFeature Chart MODELS CT-27D32 CT-32D32 CT-36D32FeaturesMENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR???2 TUNER PIP???VIDEO INPUT MEMORY???CHANNEL INFO BANNER???VIDEO INPUT SKIP???75 OHM INPUT???V-CHIP CAPABILITY ???CLOSED CAPTIONING???VIDEO NORM???AUDIO NORM???STEREO???BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE???SURROUND???AI SOUND???NUMBER OF SPEAKERS 222A/V IN (REAR/FRONT)3 (2/1)3 (2/1)3 (2/1)AUDIO OUT???S-VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT)1 (1/0)1 (1/0)1 (1/0)COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT)1 (1/0)1 (1/0)1 (1/0)HEADPHONE JACK???IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS. WARNING: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed image is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty. This television is designed to display constantly moving images on the screen. Continuous viewing of stationary images such as letterbox pictures on standard screen TVs (with top/bottom bars), non- expanded standard (4:3) pictures on wide screen TVs (with side bars shown on each side of an image), stock market report bars (ticker running at the bottom of the screen), video game patterns, fixed scoreboards, bright station logos, on-line (internet) or repetitive computer style patterns should be limited. The extended use of fixed image program material can cause a permanent picture tube damage, shown as a “shadow image” viewable on normal programs. This type of irreversible picture tube deterioration can be limited by performing the following steps: •Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time. •Turn the power off when not in use. A/V JACKS AUDIO SPECIAL FEATURES
AUTO SET UP MENU5 ?Auto Set Up Menu For your convenience, Auto Set up menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed, follow the menus and procedures for setting up the features. ?IDIOMA/LANGUE - To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. ?MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. ?AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all channels with a signal. Press to select English, Spanish or French.VOLPress to select TV or CABLE.VOLPress to start Auto Programming.VOL
6 ?OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONSOptional Equipment Connections VCR Connection VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected to the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for more information. Note: VIDEO 1 input is a dual-purpose input. It is primarily intended for connection with 480i devices such as a DVD player using the Y P B P R component video jacks and Audio L & R jacks. However, it can also be connected to conventional composite video sources such as a VCR, using only the Y/Video jack and Audio L & R jacks. The on-screen label will display Component or Video 1 depending on which source is connected. Procedure 1.Connect equipment as shown to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks. Note:Front and rear Audio/Video connectors cannot be operated at the same time. 2.Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. 3.Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual. Front Control Panel Press to select VIDEO input mode. Note:The front control panel can be used to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available.COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1RAUDIOLP B P RY/VIDEOTO AUDIO AMP L RRAUDIOLINPUT 2VIDEO S-VIDEOL R ANT INVIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT ANT OUT Jack used for 1/8 headpone plugHPJ VIDEO 3 L AUDIO IN RCABLES NOT SUPPLIEDVCR CONNECTION ON BACK OF TV FRONT OF TVTV/VIDEO
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS7 ?Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player Connection Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to the back of your TV. Notes: ?There are three video inputs, Y, P B, and P R. Separate component colour inputs provide luminance and color separation. Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs. ?Select DTV-STB to 480i output mode. TV set can receive 480i signal only. Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp) Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to a stereo system. Note:TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to externalspeakers. Audio Adjustments 1.Select TV SPEAKERS ON from AUDIO menu. 2.Set amplifier volume to minimum. 3.Adjust TV volume to desired level. 4.Adjust amplifier volume to match the TV. 5.Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu. 6.Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled from the TV. Note:In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the externalamplifier. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 PBPRY/VIDEO TO AUDIO AMP L R RAUDIOLINPUT 2VIDEO S-VIDEO RAUDIO L NTSC OUTPUT R-AUDIO-LVIDEO PBPR R-AUDIO-L S-VIDEO Y DIGITAL OUTPUTCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV CABLES NOT SUPPLIED TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV CABLES NOT SUPPLIED COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1RAUDIOL PBPRY/VIDEO TO AUDIO AMP L R RAUDIOLINPUT 2VIDEO S-VIDEOExternal Amplifier
8 ?OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS2 Tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation PIP Operation with a VCR and a Cable Box This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows watching two (2) live broadcasts at the same time without or with an external video source (VCR). Without a VCR (External Video Source) Procedure 1.Connect incoming cable to antenna (ANT) input on back of TV. 2.Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame. Note:Audio is for the Main Picture (left) only. 3.Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the Remote control PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons. 4.Choose channels for the main Picture by pressing the Remote Control CH up/down buttons or by using the numeric keypad. With a VCR (External Video Source) and Cable Box Connect your television to a VCR and Cable Box, as shown. Note:The Remote Control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR and Cable Box. Procedure Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame. To view scrambled channels through your Cable Box in the PIP frame: 1.Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the same video input to which your VCR is connected. 2.Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR tuned to channel 3. 3.Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the CBL button on the Remote Control and using the numeric keypad or PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons. 4.Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons. Note:The SWAP button switches the on screen PIP and Main Picture source. Press the RECALL button for PIP and Main Picture source status.COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1RAUDIOLP B P RY/VIDEOTO AUDIO AMP L RRAUDIOLINPUT 2VIDEO S-VIDEOL R ANT INVIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT ANT OUTANT IN ANT OUTANT INVCRCABLE BOX CABLES NOT SUPPLIEDCONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV Incoming Cable