Panasonic Color Television Ct 27sc13 Operating Instructions

							Color Television
Operating Instructions
Televisor a color
Instrucciones de Operación
Télé-couleur
Manuel d’utilisation
CT-27SC13
TQB2AA0487 30407
PRINTED IN USA
IMPRESO EN EE.UU
IMPRIMÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS 
						

							ENGLISHANY 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 CATHODE RAY TUBES (CRT) AND OTHER
COMPONENTS THAT CONTAIN LEAD. DISPOSAL OF THESE MATERIALS
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PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES, OR THE ELECTRONICS
INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE:  ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE:
Read these instructions completely before operating television.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2003 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law. 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 and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 
should not be placed on this apparatus.The Class II insulation symbol (square within a square) indicates 
that this product has been evaluated and tested to comply with 
Class II insulation requirements.The Energy Star label, a symbol for energy efficiency, was created by the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy 
(DOE) to help customers identify products that can save them money and protect 
the environment by saving energy.  Energy Star compliant products generally 
consume less energy than similar standard products.Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258 and 4482866.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. High Definition Sound 
						

							TABLE OF CONTENTS1 lENGLISHTable of Contents
Congratulations...............................................2
Customer Record........................................................   2
Care and Cleaning......................................................   2
Specifications..............................................................   2
Feature Chart..............................................................   2
Installation........................................................3
Television Location.....................................................   3
Optional Cable Connections.......................................   3
AC Power Supply Cord...............................................   3
Cable / Antenna Connection.......................................   3
Important Information Regarding The Use Of Video 
Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed Image Displays..   3
Auto Set Up Menu............................................4
Optional Equipment Connections..................5
VCR.............................................................................   5
Front Control Panel.....................................................   5
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Players.   5
Amplifier (TO AUDIO AMP).........................................   5Remote Control Operation..............................6
Battery Installation......................................................   6
Operating Components with Remote Control.............   7
Programming the Remote...........................................    8
Programming Without a Code....................................   8
Component Codes.....................................................     8
Icon Menu Navigation................................... 10
Icon Menu Operation..................................... 11
Set Up..........................................................................11
Picture..........................................................................11
Timer............................................................................12
Channels......................................................................12
Audio............................................................................13
Lock.............................................................................13
V-Chip Menu Operation................................ 14
Troubleshooting Chart.................................. 17
Index............................................................... 18Note:The warranty and service center information is located in the back of  this manual. 
						

							2 lCONGRATULATIONSENGLISHCongratulations
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 TV. 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 and a 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.
Feature Chart Power Source
CT-27SC13(2.4A)
CT-27SC13U(2.4A)120V AC, 60HzChannel Capability - 181VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113Video Input Jacks1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack TypeAudio Input Jacks500mV RMS 47K Ohm Audio Output Jacks0-2.0V RMS 4.7K OhmComponent Input (Y / P
B / P
R)75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type S-Video Input JacksS-Video (Y-C) Connector
MODEL
CT-27SC13FEATURESMENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FRrCHANNEL INFO BANNERrVIDEO PICTURE MEMORYrVIDEO INPUT SKIPrCLOSED CAPTIONINGrV-CHIP CAPABILITY rVIDEO NORMrAUDIO NORMrSTEREOrAI SOUNDrBBErBASS/BALANCE/TREBLErSURROUNDrA/V IN (REAR/FRONT) 3
 (2/1)AUDIO OUTrS-VHS INPUT
(REAR/FRONT)   2
(2/1)COMPONENT INPUTrHEADPHONE JACK r 
						

							INSTALLATION3 lENGLISHInstallation
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.
WARNING: 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. A
falling television can cause serious injury or even death.  
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
cablecompany. 
Note:A cable converter box may be
required for proper reception.
Check with your local cable
companyforcompatibility
requirements.
Antenna Connections
•For proper reception of VHF/
UHF channels, an external
antenna is required. For best
reception an outdoor antenna
is recommended.   
Note:Cable Mode is preset at the
factory. Antenna users must
change to TV Mode in the Set Upmenu under Prog
Chan .
Important Information Regarding The Use Of 
Video Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed 
Image Displays.Polarized plug75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TVIncoming Cable from
Cable CompanyIncoming Cable from
Home AntennaWARNING: 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. 
						

							4 lAUTO SET UP MENUENGLISHAuto 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.
GEOMAGNETIC CORR
This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to
earth’s magnetic field in the area.
Procedure
•Press VOL uto display sub-menu. 
•Press tVOL or VOLuadjust the tilt adjustment bar
until it is parallel to the bottom of the picture frame.  
Idioma/langue 
To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or
FRENCH.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select English, Spanish or French.  Mode
To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the
signal source. 
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select TV or CABLE.  
Auto Program
To automatically program all channels with a signal.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to start Auto Programming. 
 GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
- - - - - - - l - - - - - - -TO ADJUST
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT    0   tilt adjustment bar 
						

							OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS5 lENGLISHOptional Equipment Connections
Note:The remote control must be programmed with supplied
codes to operate the optional equipment.
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
•Connect equipment as shown to front or rear Audio/
Video input jacks.
•Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.
•Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment
manual.
Front Control Panel
Use the front panel of the television to use the TV without
remote or to use the Audio/Video input jacks for optional
equipment.
Procedure
•Press TV/VIDEO to select VIDEO 3 input mode.
Note:The front control panel can be used to access menus
and switch video mode when the remote control is not
available.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 color 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
•Select TV SPEAKERS ON from AUDIO menu. 
•Set amplifier volume to minimum.
•Adjust television volume to desired level.
•Adjust amplifier volume to match the television.
•Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from
AUDIO menu. 
•Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now
controlled through the television. 
Note:Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to control
audio functions through the external amplifier.
TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV
Jack used for 1/8
headphone plug
L
R
ANT IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
ANT OUT
INPUT 3
S-VIDEO    VIDEO        L  AUDIO RHPJ CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TVVCR
COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUTINPUT 1
PBPRY/VIDEO
VIDEO
INPUT 2S-VIDEOR L
TO AUDIO
AMP
ANT
AUDIO
L R
RLUse either the
S-Video or Video
connection.  COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUTINPUT 1P
B P
RY/VIDEOVIDEOINPUT 2S-VIDEOR L
TO AUDIO
AMPANTAUDIO
L RRLCABLES NOT SUPPLIED TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYERCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF TVNTSC OUTPUT      R-AUDIO-LDIGITAL OUTPUT
P
BP
RYR-AUDIO-LVIDEOS-VIDEOCOMPONENT
VIDEO INPUTINPUT 1P
B P
RY/VIDEOVIDEOINPUT 2R L
TO AUDIO
AMPANTAUDIO
L RRLCABLES NOT SUPPLIEDCONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TVExternal Amplifier 
						

							6 lREMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONENGLISHRemote Control Operation               
POWERPress to turn ON and OFF.POWERMUTE Press to mute sound. Press to display and
cancel CC (Closed Caption).SAP
 Press to select audio modes (Stereo, SAP or 
Mono).TV/VIDEO Press to select TV or Video mode.Press to select remote operation.
  TV VCRDBS/CBL DVDACTIONPress to access menus.Press to select next or previous channel and 
navigate in menus.CH
CHPress to adjust TV sound and navigate in 
menus.VOL  VOLGUIDEDBS functions button.EXITDBS functions button.REW PLAYFFPAUSESTOPRECTV/VCR VCR /DBS CHComponent function buttons
uPress numeric keypad to select any channel.7412580963R-TUNEPress to switch to previously viewed 
channel or video mode.Battery Installation
Use two AA batteries:
Remove battery cover by pushing in and up neararrow.
Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs.
Replace the battery cover.
Note:Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and
corrosion that will damage the Remote Control.Precautions
•Replace batteries in pairs.
•Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon
with alkaline).
•Do not recharge, heat, short-circuit,
disassemble, or burn batteries.PROGPress to enter the minor number in a 
compound channel number (DBS mode only).RECALLPress to display time, channel, sleep timer, 
and other options.MENU Press to access DBS or DVD menus.EUR7613Z60 
						

							REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION7 lENGLISHOperating Components with Remote Control
Note:Refer to page 8 for programming Remote Control
procedure.
Operating a VCR
Program the remote control to use with VCR.
Operating a CABLE BOX
Program the remote control to use with Cable Box. Operating a DBS
Program the remote control to use with DBS.
Operating a DVD
Program the remote control to use with DVD
 TO DO THIS...PRESSTurn on/offSelect TV Input mode for VCRChange Channels up/downVCR/DBS CH RecordRECPlayPLAYStopSTOPFast Forward FFRewind the TapeREWPausePAUSEChange to TV or VCR ModeTV/VCR On screen VCR Display RECALLTO DO THIS...PRESSTurn on/offSelect a ChannelChange Channels Up/DownBack to previous channelR-TUNEPOWER
TV/VIDEO
uTV/VIDEOPOWER7412580963CH
CHTO DO THIS...PRESSTurn on/offDisplay DBS menuACTIONMenu NavigationSelect a ChannelProgram InfomationRECALLBack to previous channelR-TUNESelect next page up/downVCR DBS CH Exit menusDisplay program GuideMinor channel numbersTO DO THIS...PRESSTurn on/offNext/Previous ChapterDVD DisplayRECALLSkip Search ReverseREWSkip Search Fast ForwardFFPlayPLAYOpen/CloseTV/VCRStopSTOPStillPAUSESlow +/-VCR/DBS CH POWERVOL  VOLCH
CH7412580963EXITGUIDEPROGPOWERCH
CH
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							8 lREMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONENGLISHProgramming The Remote
The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to
operate many manufacturers’ components, using the
component function buttons for VCR, DVD, CABLE or
DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote
Control with or without a code for the component.
Note:Determine the manufacturer of the component and look
in the table for the code.
Procedure
•Confirm that the external component is plugged and
operating.
•Turn the component off.
•Press  and  together, for at least 5
seconds.
•Press appropriate component button on the Remote
Control VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS.
•Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote
Control numeric keypad (0 ~ 9 buttons).
•Press the Remote Control  to test the
component. If the procedure was successful, the
component will turnon. 
Note:If the component does not operate with the Remote
Control, repeat the procedure using another code.
(Some brands have multiple codes). If an incorrect code
is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than 30
seconds, the programming will fail.
Programming Without A Code
This procedure searches all codes and is called the
“sequence method.”
•Confirm that the external component is plugged in
and on.
•Turn the component off.
•Press  and  together, for at least 5
seconds.
•Press appropriate component button on the
Remote Control.
•Press VOL uto move forward to the next code.
Press t VOL to move backward.
•Press the Remote Control  to test the
component. If the procedure was successful, the
component will turn on.
Note:Repeat the above steps until the component code is
found. It may take many attempts before the correct
code isfound.
•After the code is found, press  to store the
code.Component Codes
The Universal Remote Control is capable of operating
many component brands after entering a code. Some
components may not operate because the codes are not
available due to limited memory. The Universal Remote
Control does not control all features found in each model.DeviceOperatesDefaultTVTV (Panasonic Only)Panasonic CodeDBS/CBLDBS\CBL (Preset)Panasonic DBS CodeVCRVCR (Preset)Panasonic Code DVDDVD (Preset) Panasonic CodeACTIONPOWERPOWERACTIONPOWERPOWER
ACTIONWrite the code numbers from tables in this space.
This will serve as a reference if you need to program
your Remote Control.     VCR CABLE DVD   DBS