Panasonic Color Television Ct 27sc15 Operating Instructions

							Color Television
Operating Instructions
Televisor a color
Instrucciones de Operación
Télé-couleur
Manuel d’utilisation
CT-27SC15
CT-27SL15 CT-20SL15
TQB2AA0561 50301
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							IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.Read these instructions.
2.Keep these instructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5.Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.Clean only with dry cloth.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.Use 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.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Read these instructions completely before operating television.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2005 by Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
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.
WARNING
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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 Class II insulation symbol (square within a square) indicates that this product has been evaluated and
tested to comply with Class II insulation requirements.
ENGLISH
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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), nonexpanded 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 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.
Important Information Regarding The Use Of Video Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed
Image Displays
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important Information
FCC CAUTION: ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS TV RECEIVER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY PANASONIC
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA COULD CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, WHICH WOULD VOID
THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES CATHODE RAY TUBES (CRT) AND OTHER COMPONENTS THAT
CONTAIN LEAD. DISPOSAL OF THESE MATERIALS MAY BE REGULATED IN YOUR COMMU-
NITY DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING INFOR-
MATION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES, OR THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES
ALLIANCE: 
WARNING: KEEP UNNEEDED PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. THESE OBJECTS
CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. ALSO, BE CAREFUL ABOUT PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC
SHEET.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Congratulations ........................................... 3
Customer Record.................................................... 3
Care and Cleaning.................................................. 3
Specifications.......................................................... 3
Feature Chart.......................................................... 3
Installation ................................................... 4
Television Location................................................. 4
Optional Cable Connections................................... 4
AC Power Supply Cord ........................................... 4
Cable / Antenna Connection................................... 4
Remote Control Battery Installation........................ 4
Initial Setup Menu ....................................... 5
Optional Equipment Connections ............. 6
VCR Connection..................................................... 6
Front Control Panel................................................. 6
Cable Box Connection............................................ 6
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player
Connection.............................................................. 6
Remote Control Operation ......................... 7
Operating Components with Remote Control ......... 8
Programming the Remote Control.......................... 9
Programming Without A Code................................ 9
Component Codes.................................................. 9
Icon Menu Navigation ............................... 11
Icon Menu Operation ................................ 12
SET UP................................................................. 12
PICTURE.............................................................. 13
TIMER................................................................... 13
AUDIO................................................................... 13
LOCK.................................................................... 14
V-Chip Menu Operation ............................ 15
Troubleshooting Chart .............................. 18
Index ........................................................... 19
Note:The warranty and service center information is located in the back of this manual.
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Congratulations
Your new TV Monitor/Receiver features a solid state chas-
sis 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 per-
manent record of your purchase. This will aid in identifi-
cation 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.
Warning: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 damp-
ened 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-20SL15
CT-27SC15/U
CT-27SL15/U(1.1A)
(1.5A)
(1.5A)
120V AC, 60Hz
Channel Capability - 181VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113 
Video Input Jacks1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack
Type 
Audio Input Jacks500mV RMS 47K Ohm
Component Input (Y / PB / PR)75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
 S-Video Input JacksS-Video (Y-C) Connector
MODELS
CT-20SL15
CT-27SC15
CT-27SL15
FEATURES
MENU LANGUAGE 
ENG/SPAN/FR

 

CLOSED CAPTIONING

 

V-CHIP CAPABILITY 

 

STEREO

 

AI SOUND

 

A/V IN 
(REAR/FRONT)2 (1/1) 2 (1/1) 2 (1/1)
S-VIDEO INPUT 
COMPONENT INPUT


 
 

 

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Feature Chart
CONGRATULATIONS
Note:Only one Audio input is available on rear AV jack panel.
If using component Y,Pb,Pr video and L&R audio jacks,
then composite video input (yellow RCA jack) can not
have audio connected.
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Installation
INSTALLATION
Television Location
Follow these recommendations before deciding the
location of your television.
•Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including re-
flections.
•Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inad-
equate ventilation may cause internal component fail-
ure.
•Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control
transmitting range.
•Keep away from magnetic equipment, including mo-
tors, 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 cau-
tion when moving the cart/apparatus combi-
nation to avoid injury from tip-over. In order to avoid in-
jury 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 RECEP-
TACLES, 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 lo-
cal cable company. Tighten with fingers
only. Use of any tool (e.g. pliers) for
tightening may result in tuner damage.
Note:A cable converter box may be required for proper re-
ception. Check with your local cable company for com-
patibility requirements.
Antenna Connections
For proper reception of VHF/UHF chan-
nels, 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 Up menu (page
12).
Remote Control Battery Installation
Requires two AA batteries (supplied).
Polarized plug
Procedure
1. Turn the remote control face down. Remove battery
cover by pressing down on the marking on the cover
and sliding it off in the direction indicated.
2. Install batteries matching (+) and (–) polarity signs.
3. Replace the battery cover by sliding in reverse until
the lock snaps.
Note:Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and
corrosion that will damage the Remote Control.
Precautions
•Replace batteries in pair.
•Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon with alkaline).
•Do not recharge, heat, short-circuit, disassemble, or
burn batteries.
1
AA / 1.5V
AA / 1.5V
2
AA / 1.5A
AA / 1.5A
3
Battery Polarity
Incoming Cable from
Home Antenna
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV Incoming Cable from 
Cable Company
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INITIAL SET UP MENU
Initial Set Up Menu
For your convenience, Initial Set Up Menu will be dis-
played on screen when the set is turned on for the first
time. If needed, follow the menus and procedures for set-
ting up the features.
IDIOMA/LANGUE
To change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL
(Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French).
Procedure
•Press VOL  to select English, Spanish or French.
FIRST PLEASE
CONNECT THE ANTENNA
INITIAL SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISHMODE
AUTO PROGRAM
PRESS ACTION TO EXITCABLE
FIRST PLEASE
CONNECT THE ANTENNA
INITIAL SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISHMODE
AUTO PROGRAM
PRESS ACTION TO EXITCABLE
FIRST PLEASE
CONNECT THE ANTENNA
INITIAL SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISHMODE
AUTO PROGRAM
PRESS ACTION TO EXITCABLE
AUTO  012
MODE
To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on
the signal source.
Procedure
•Press CH  or CH  to select MODE.
•Press VOL 
 to select TV or CABLE.
AUTO PROGRAM
To automatically program all available channels received
through the RF input.
Procedure
•Press CH  or CH  to select AUTO PROGRAM.
•Press VOL 
 to start Auto Programming.
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Optional 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.
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.
Note:When the S-video cable and the video cable are con-
nected to each jack at the same time, the S-video cable
takes precedence over the video cable.
Front Control Panel
The front control panel can be used to access menus
and switch video mode when the remote control is not
available.Procedure
•Connect equipment to front Audio/Video input jacks.
•Press TV/VIDEO button to select desired input mode.
•Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment
manual.
Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a
Cable Box.
Procedure
•Tune the television to channel 3 or 4 depending on the
RF out setting of the cable box.
•Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable chan-
nel you want to view.
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 jacks, Y, PB, and PR.
Separate component color inputs provide luminance
and color separation. Use the L (left) and R (right) au-
dio inputs.
•Select DTV-STB to 480i output mode. TV set can
receive 480i signal only. Picture distortion will result if
any other type of format is selected (i.e. 480p, 720p or
1080i).
•Only one Audio input is available on rear AV jack panel.
If using component Y,Pb,Pr video and L&R audio jacks,
then composite video input (yellow RCA jack) can not
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Remote Control Operation
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
POWER
Press to turn ON and OFF.
POWER
MUTE 
Press to mute sound.
SAP
 
Press to select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio 
Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo
signal is weak.)
TV/VIDEO 
Press to select TV or Video mode.
Press to select remote operation.
TVVCRD
BS
/
CB
LDVD
ACTION
Press to access menus.
Press numeric keypad to select any channel.
7
4
12
5
8
0
9
6
3
R-TUNE
Press to switch to previously viewed
channel or video mode. 
MENU 
Press to access DBS menus.
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Press to select next or previous channel 
and navigate in menus. 
CH
CH
Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in 
menus.
VOL  VOL
GUIDE
DBS functions button.
EXIT
DBS functions button.
PROG
Press to enter the minor number in a
compound channel number (DBS mode only). 
RECALL
Press to display channel number, audio 
status and Closed Caption mode.
REW PLAYFF
PA U S ESTOPREC
TV/VCR DVD/VCR
Component function buttons
CH
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Remote Control Operation (cont.)
Operating Components with Remote Control
Note:Refer to page 9 for programming Remote Control pro-
cedure.
Operating a VCR
Program the remote control to use with the VCR.Operating a DBS
Program the remote control to use with DBS.
Operating a CABLE BOX
Program the remote control to use with Cable Box.Operating a DVD
Program the remote control to use with DVD.
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REW
PAUSE
TV/VCR
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STOP
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7
4
12
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8
0
9
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POWER
MENU
VOL VOL
CH
CH
7
4
12
5
8
0
9
6
3
RECALL
R-TUNE
EXIT
GUIDE
PROG
DVD/VCR  CH 
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POWER
CH
CH
RECALL
REW
FF
TV/VCR
PAUSE
DVD/VCR  CH 
STOP
PLAY
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