Panasonic Color Television Ct 27sc13 Operating Instructions

							REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION9 lENGLISHComponent Codes (cont.)Codes For VCR   BrandCodeAdmiral335Aiwa332Akai314, 315, 316, 329Audio 
Dynamic311, 339Bell & Howell305, 313Broksonic320, 326Canon323, 325CCE343Citizen306Craig305, 306, 329Curtis Mathes324, 345Daewoo301, 324, 343DBX310, 311, 339Dimensia345Emerson303, 319, 320, 325, 
326, 343Fisher305, 307, 308, 309, 
313Funai320, 326, 334GE324, 333, 345Goldstar306Gradiente334Hitachi300, 323, 345Instant Replay323, 324Jensen339JVC310, 311, 334, 339Kenwood306, 310, 311, 339LXI300, 305, 306, 307, 
308, 309Magnavox323, 324, 331Marantz310, 311, 339Marta306Memorex309, 324MGA338, 340, 341, 347, 
348Minolta300, 345Mitsubishi338, 340, 341, 347, 
348Multitech304, 347NEC310, 311, 334, 339Olympic323, 324Optimus306, 321, 328, 335Orion320, 326Panasonic321, 322, 323, 324Codes For VCR (cont.)BrandCodeJ.C. Penney300, 305, 310, 311, 
324, 339, 345Pentax300, 311, 345Philco320, 323, 324, 326, 
331, 343Philips323, 324, 331Pioneer323Proscan300, 301, 302, 323, 
324, 331, 333, 345, 
346Quasar321, 322, 323, 324Radio Shack305, 309, 324, 333, 
336, 340RCA300, 301, 302, 323, 
324, 331, 333, 345, 
346Realistic305, 309, 324, 336, 
340Samsung302, 304, 333Sansui320, 326, 339, 352Sanyo305, 309, 313Scott301, 302, 304, 309, 
320, 326, 338, 340, 
347, 348Sears300, 305, 306, 307, 
308Sharp335, 336Shintom317Signature 
2000335Singer337Sony328, 329, 330Sylvania331, 324, 331Tashiro306Tatung310, 311, 339Teac310, 311, 339Technics321, 322, 323, 324Teknika324Toshiba301, 346Vector 
Research311Wards306, 309, 335, 336, 
344Yamaha305, 310, 311, 339Zenith306, 344  Codes For Cable BoxBrandCodeABC224Archer225, 232Cableview205, 232Citizen205, 222Curtis212, 213Diamond224, 225, 232Eagle229Eastern234GC Brand205, 232Gemini222General
Instrument/
Jerrold211, 219, 
220, 221, 
222, 223, 
224, 225, 
226, 227Hamlin212, 218, 
240, 241, 
242, 245Hitachi203, 224Macom203, 204, 205Magnavox233Memorex230Movietime205, 232Oak202, 237, 239Panasonic209, 210, 214Philips206, 207, 
228, 229, 230Pioneer201, 216Pulsar205, 232Puser232RCA215Realistic232Regal212, 218, 
240, 241, 
242, 245Regency234Rembrandt205, 232, 237Samsung205Scientific Atlanta211, 212, 213Slmark201, 205Sprucer205, 210Stargate205, 232Teleview201, 205Texscan244Tocom235Toshiba204Unika225, 232Universal222, 232Videoway206Viewstar229, 230Zenith 200, 217Zenith / Drake 
Satellite200Codes For DBS  BrandCodeDish Network 
(Echostar)105, 115, 116Echo Star105Express VU105, 115G.E.106G.I. (General 
Instrument)108Gradiente114Hitachi103, 111, 112HNS (Hughes)103Magnavox101, 102Panasonic104Philips101, 102Primestar108Proscan 106, 109, 
110, 113RCA 106, 109, 
110, 113Sony 107Star Choice103, 108Toshiba 100Uniden 101, 102Codes For DVDBrandCodeDenon100Ferguson101JVC109Mitsubishi105Nordmende101Panasonic100Philips103Pioneer102RCA101Saba101Samsung110Sharp108Sony104Technics100Thomson101Toshiba103Yamaha100Zenith107 
						

							10 lICON MENU NAVIGATIONENGLISHIcon Menu Navigation
Pressto display the Icons.
Pressto select desired icon.
Pressto display selected
Icon features. 
Pressto select feature.
Pressto adjust or activate feature.BRIGHTNESS 32  -- -- -- I -- -- -- Press repeatedly to exit menus.NORMAL PICTUREEXITEXIT 
						

							ICO N MENU OPE RA TI O N
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E NG LIS H
Icon Menu Operation
Note: Refer to page 10 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.
SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE ( Menu Languages)
r MODE - Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu
language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or
FRANÇAIS (French). 
Note: While highlighted, press  VOL  u to select English,
Spanish or French. 
Prog Chan ( Program Channels)
Note:While highlighted, press  VOL u to select or activate
features.
r MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode
depending on the signal source.
r AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all
channels with a signal.
r MANUAL PROGRAM - To manually add or delete
channels.
Note: Use Remote numeric keypad to enter channel numbers
in Manual Program sub menu.  
 (Closed Captioning)
This television contains a built-in decoder that displays  (Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or
colored letters on black background). It allows the viewer to
read the dialogue of a television program or other
information. The program viewed must include Closed
Captioning for the feature to work.
Note: While highlighted, press  VOL u to select modes.
r  ON MUTE - Activates the onscreen Closed
Caption feature when the  MUTE button on the remote
control is pressed. To deactivate press  MUTE button
again.
r  MODE - Activates the onscreen Closed Caption
feature by selecting one of the following modes.
• OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired. •
C1 - For video related information to be displayed, up to
4 lines onscreen at a time. (It does not block relevant
parts of the picture). Text may be in any language.
• C2  - For other modes of video related information.
Note: C1 mode is recommended for viewing Closed Caption.
Other Adjustments
Note:While highlighted, press  VOL u to select or activate
features.
r AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at
the same time as the Cable box or other components
or select OFF.
r CHAN BANNER - Select ON to display onscreen
banner when changing channels.  
r GEOMAGNETIC CORR - This feature is used to adjust
the tilt of the picture due to earth’s magnetic field in the
area. Adjust the tilt adjustment bar until it is parallel to
the bottom of the picture frame.
Note: Tilt Correction may be required at Set Up time or when
the TV set is moved to a different location.  
PICTURE
Note:While highlighted, press  VOL u to select or adjust
features.
Video Adj. 
.
CC
CC
CC
CC
r  COLOR - Adjusts desired color intensity.
r  TINT - Adjusts natural flesh tones.
r  BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts dark areas of picture.
r  PICTURE - Adjusts white areas of picture.
r  SHARPNESS - Adjusts clarity of outline detail.
r  NORMAL - Reset adjustments to factory default
     settings. 
						

							12 lICON MENU OPERATIONENGLISHOther Adj.
Note:While highlighted, press VOL u to select or activate
feature.
rCOLOR TEMP (temperature) - To increase or
decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit
personal preferences.   
TIMER
Clock Set
rTIME  - Set the time of the day.
rDAY - Set the day of  the week.
Procedure
Note:Use tVOL , VOL u and  CH q to set time and day. 
Sleep
rHow Long? - Select 30, 60 or 90 minutes for TV to turn
off. Select NO to turn off Sleep timer. 
Timer 1 and Timer 2
Select one or both timers to turn the television on and off at
selected times, on selected channels, and on selected
days.
Procedure
•Use the VOL uand  CH qto set  day, On Time, Off
Time and Channel number, then use the VOL u to
activate. 
Notes:
•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 becancelled.
•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.CHANNELS
Favorites
rCHANNEL SCAN FAV - To enter up to 16 favorite
channels.
Note:Use remote numeric keypad to select desired FAV
channels.
rCHANNEL SCAN ALL - To scan all channels when
using the CH up/down buttons. 
Caption
rMANUAL CAPTION - To enter numbers and captions
manually.
Note:Use the remote numeric keypad to select desired
channel (refer to your local TV guide).   
rINPUT LABEL - To label video input connections for
onscreen display. 
Procedure
•Press CHp or  CHqselect the desired Video input.
•Press tVOL or VOLu to select the first character.
•Press CHq to enter the next position and repeat the
step above to enter the next character.
•Repeat above steps until all characters are entered.
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.
Procedure
•Press tVOL while the first character is highlighed to
skip selected video input.
rTo  delete skip feature, press the VOLu button while the
desired video input mode is highlighted.  
						

							ICON MENU OPERATION13 lENGLISHAUDIO
Audio ADJ.
rMODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio
Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is
weak). 
rBASS - Increase or decrease the bass response.
rTREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble 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).
rBBE
® - BBE High Definition Sound improves the clarity
of spoken words and widens the dynamic range of
musical passages.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select On or OFF.  
Surround
rMODE - Enhances audio response when listening to
stereo.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select On or OFF.   
Speakers 
rSPEAKERS - This feature is used when connecting to
an external amplifier.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select.
•ON - TV speakers operate normally.
•OFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio
adjustable by television.•OFF & Fixed Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio
adjustable by the external amplifier only.  
LOCK
Mode
rLOCK SET - To prevent video games, VCR tapes and
all channels and video modes from being viewed.
Notes:
•Use 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).
•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.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select.
•OFF - Turns Lock function off. 
•GAME - Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.
•CHANNEL - Lock up to four channels.
•ALL - Locks all channels and video inputs.   
•Press    twice.
•Press CH q to highlight HOW LONG?
•Press VOL u to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48 Hours or
ALWAYS.
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 left corner of the TV
screen.ACTION 
						

							14 lV-CHIP MENU OPERATIONENGLISHV-Chip Menu Operation
Procedure 
•Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code.
(Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in
a safe place.)
•Press CHq to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
•Press tVOLor VOL u to select desired U.S. TV
Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or Canadian
French mode.
•Press CHq to highlight STATUS.
•Press tVOLor VOLu to display desired rating chart
U.S. TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or
Canadian French.
•Press VOLuto select ON or OFF.
•Press CHqto select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? for U.S.
TV Programs and U.S. Movies or VIEW E PROGRAMS
for Canadian English and Canadian French.
•Press VOLuto select YES or NO.
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. 
Note:Selecting “Yes”, NR programs will be received. Selecting
“NO”, NR programs will be blocked (See Customer
Caution). 
Procedure 
•Press CHq to select SETTING.
•Press  VOLu  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.
•Press CH q or CH p to move between different ratings.
•Use tVOLor  VOLu to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
•Press CH q to select HOW LONG?.
•Press tVOL or VOLu to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.U.S. TV Programs Rating Chart Description
 
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.U.S. TV Programs Rating ChartACTIONCustomer 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
•WeatherNRNot Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION.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.FVFANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCEVVIOLENCESSEXLOFFENSIVE LANGUAGEDDIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT 
						

							V-CHIP MENU OPERATION15 lENGLISHV-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)
U.S. Movies (cont.) 
Note:Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old
movies and foreign films are usually not rated.     
Procedure
•Press CH q or CH pto move between different ratings.
•Use tVOLor VOLu to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
•Press tVOLor VOLuto select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
U.S. Movies Rating Chart Description
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.      Note:E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.        
Procedure 
•Press CH q or CH p to move between different
ratings.
•Use tVOLor VOLu to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
•Press tVOLor VOLuto select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
Canadian English Rating Description
. 
Canadian French
The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or
unblock Canadian French programs according to various
ratings categories.     
Note:E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.  NR CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA
(NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has
not been rated or rating does not apply.GGENERAL 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-17NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.XADULTS ONLY.ACTIONE Exempt - Exempt programming includes:
news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music
videos, and variety programming.CProgramming 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.GGeneral programming, suitable for all
audiences.PGParental 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.18ADULTS ONLYACTION 
						

							16 lV-CHIP MENU OPERATIONENGLISHV-Chip Menu Operation (cont.) 
Canadian French (cont.)    
Procedure
•Press CH q or CH pto move between different ratings.
•Use tVOLor VOLu to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
•Press tVOLor VOLuto select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
Canadian French Rating Description
 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.
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.
 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. ACTION 
						

							TROUBLESHOOTING CHART17 lENGLISHTroubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.AUDIOVIDEOSolutionsNoisy Audio Snowy VideoAdjust Antenna Location and ConnectionNoisy AudioMultiple ImageAdjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Lead-in WireNoisy AudioInterferenceMove television from Electrical Appliances, Lights,
Vehicles and Medical EquipmentNo Audio Normal VideoIncrease Volume
Check Mute
Check television SPEAKERS on/off
Change ChannelNoisy AudioNo Video with 
SnowSet TV or Cable Mode Properly
Check Antenna CablesNo 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 OperationNormal AudioNo ColorAdjust Color Settings
Change ChannelWrong AudioNormal VideoCheck Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAPNormal AudioNormal VideoReplace Remote Control BatteriesIntermittent Remote Control Operation? 
						

							18 lINDEXENGLISHA
AC Power Supply Cord 3
AI Sound 13
Amplifier Connection 
(TO AUDIO AMP) 5
Antenna Connections 3
Audio 13
Audio ADJ. 13
Auto Power On 11
Auto Program 4, 11
Auto Set Up Menu 4
B
Balance 13
Bass 13
Battery Installation 6
BBE 13
Blocking Message 16
Brightness 11
C
Cabinet and Remote Control 2
Cable / Antenna Connection 3
Cable Connection 3
Canadian English 15
Canadian English Rating 
Description 15
Canadian French 15
Canadian French Rating 
Description 16
Caption 12
Care and Cleaning 2
Chan Banner 11
Channel 13
Channel Scan All 12
Channel Scan Fav 12
Channels 12
Cinema 11
Clock Set 12
Closed Captioning 11
Codes For Cable Box 9
Codes For DBS 9
Codes For DVD 9
Codes For VCR 9
Color 11Color Temp 12
Component Codes 8, 9
Congratulations 2
Customer Record 2
D
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or
DVD Player Connection 5
F
Favorites 12
Feature Chart 2
Front Control Panel 5
G
Game 13
Geomagnetic Corr 4, 11
I
Icon Menu Navigation 10
Icon Menu Operation 11
Idioma/langue 4
Input Label 12
Installation 3
L
Lock 13
Lock Set 13
M
Manual Caption 12
Manual Program 11
Menu Languages 11
Mono 13
N
Normal 11, 13
O
On Mute 11
Operating a Cable Box 7
Operating a DBS 7
Operating a DVD 7
Operating a VCR 7
Operating Components with Remote
Control 7
Optional Cable Connections 3
Optional Equipment Connections 5
Other Adj. 13Other Adjustments 11
P
Picture 11
Program Channels 11
Programming The Remote 8
Programming Without A Code 8
R
Regarding The Use Of Video Games 3
Remote Control Operation 6
S
SAP 13
Set Up 11
Sharpness 11
Sleep 12
Speakers 13
Specifications 2
Standard 11
Stereo 13
Surround 13
T
Television Location 3
Timer 12
Timer 1 and Timer 2 12
Tint 11
Treble 13
Troubleshooting Chart 17
U
U.S. Movies 14
U.S. Movies Rating Chart Description
15
U.S. TV Programs 14
U.S. TV Programs Rating Chart
Description 14
V
V-Chip Menu Operation 14
VCR Connection 5
Video Adj. 11
Video Input Skip Feature 12
Vivid 11 Index