Panasonic Color Television Ct 27sl33 Operating Instructions

							Color Television
Operating Instructions
Televisor a color
Instrucciones de Operación
Télé-couleur
Manuel d’utilisation


TQB2AA0456-2 30829
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CT-27SL33 CT-F2943
CT-F2943L
CT-F2943X

 
						

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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. 
WA RN I N G :  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
WA R N I N G :   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 
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High Definition Sound 
						

							TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table 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
Initial Set Up Menu ........................................... 4
Optional Equipment Connections .................. 5
PIP Operation With VCR .............................................   5
Front Control Panel .....................................................   5
PIP Operation With VCR and Cable Box ....................   5
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player 
Connection ................................................................   6
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) .....................   6
PIP Function Buttons .......................................7
Remote Control Operation  .............................8
Battery Installation ......................................................    8
Operating Components with Remote Control .............    9
Programming the Remote...........................................  10
Programming Without a Code ....................................  10
Component Codes ......................................................  10
Icon Menu Navigation ...................................  12
Icon Menu Operation.....................................  13
Set Up .........................................................................  13
Picture.........................................................................  13
Timer...........................................................................  14
Channels.....................................................................  14
Audio...........................................................................  15
Lock ............................................................................  15
V-Chip Menu Operation ................................  16
Troubleshooting Chart..................................  19
Index ...............................................................  20
Note:The warranty and service center information is located in the back of  this manual. 
						

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CONGRATULATIONS
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Congratulations
Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide
state-of-the-art picture quality and features an innovative
pure flat picture tube. 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-27SL33    (2.5A)
CT-27SL33U    (2.5A)
CT-27SL33M    (2.5A)
CT-27SL33MU    (2.5A)
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
 Audio Output Jacks0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm
Component Input (Y / PB / PR)75 Ohm, Phono Jack 
Ty p e
 S-Video Input JacksS-Video (Y-C) Connector
MODEL
CT-27SL33
FEATURES
MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR
PICTURE IN PICTURE
CHANNEL INFO BANNER
VIDEO PICTURE MEMORY
VIDEO INPUT SKIP
CLOSED CAPTIONING
V-CHIP CAPABILITY 
VIDEO NORM
AUDIO NORM
STEREO
AI SOUND
BBE
BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE
SURROUND
A/V IN (REAR/FRONT)
 3
 (2/1)
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO INPUT 1
 (1/0)
COMPONENT INPUT
HEADPHONE JACK  
						

							INSTALLATION
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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.
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.  
CT-27SL33, CT-27SL33U:
CAUTION:
 This television receiver for use only with
PANASONIC TY-27SL33T stand. Use with other carts (or
stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible
injury.
CT-27SL33M, CT-27SL33MU:
CAUTION:
 This television receiver for use only with
PANASONIC TY-27SL33T stand. Use with other carts (or
stands) is capable 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 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 Up menu 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 TV
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
Incoming Cable from
Home Antenna
WARNING: The marking or retained image on the
picture tube resulting from viewing a 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 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 a fixed image for extended periods of
time.
 Turn the power off when not in use. 
						

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INITIAL SET UP MENU
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Initial 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.
Procedure
Press VOL 



 
 to select English, Spanish or French.  
MODE
To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the
signal source
Procedure
Press VOL 



 
to select TV or CABLE.   
AUTO PROGRAM
To automatically program all channels with a signal.
Procedure
Press VOL 



 
 to start Auto Programming. 
TILT CORRECTION
This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to
earth’s magnetic field in the area.
Procedure
Press VOL 



 
to display sub-menu. 
Press 
VOL or VOL 



 
 to adjust picture tilt.  
FIRST PLEASE
CONNECT THE ANTENNA
INITIAL SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE
MODE
AUTO PROGRAM
TILT CORRECTIONENGLISH u
CABLE u
u
u
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
FIRST PLEASE
CONNECT THE ANTENNA
INITIAL SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE
MODE
AUTO PROGRAM
TILT CORRECTIONENGLISH u
CABLE u
u
u
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
FIRST PLEASE
CONNECT THE ANTENNA
INITIAL SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE
MODE
AUTO PROGRAM
TILT CORRECTIONENGLISH u
CABLE u
u
u
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
            TILT CORRECTION
- - - - - - - - -  - - - - - - - - -
0
tTO ADJUSTu
PRESS ACTION TO EXITlFIRST PLEASE
CONNECT THE ANTENNA
INITIAL SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE
MODE
AUTO PROGRAM
TILT CORRECTIONENGLISH u
CABLE u
u
u
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT 
						

							OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
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Optional Equipment Connections
Note:The remote control must be programmed with supplied
codes to operate the optional equipment.
PIP Operation with VCR 
This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP)
feature. This allows viewing two (2) live broadcasts at the
same time with or without an external video source (VCR). 
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 PR 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.
Connect your television to a VCR, as shown.
Note:Do not connect S-Video and Video signal to input 2 at
the same time. If both are connected, signal interference
will result. Use either the S-Video or the video signal
only.   
Procedure
Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the
PIP frame on screen.
Note:The audio is from the Main Picture only.
To view an external video source in the PIP frame:
Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to
select the same video input to which your VCR is
connected.
 Verify that the VCR is on.
 Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the
TV button on the Remote Control and using the numeric
keypad or CH up/down button.
 Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the VCR
button on the Remote Control and using the PIP CH up/
down buttons.
Note:The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Picture
source. Press the RECALL button for on screen PIP and
Main Picture source status.
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
 Press   to select VIDEO input mode.
PIP Operation with VCR and Cable Box
This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP)
feature. This allows watching two (2) live broadcasts at the
same time with or without an external video source (VCR).
Without a VCR (External Video Source)
Procedure
 Connect incoming cable to antenna (ANT) input on back
of TV.
 Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display
the PIP frame.
Note:Audio is for the Main Picture only.
 Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the
Remote control PIP CH up/down buttons.
 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.  
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:
Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to
select the same video input to which your VCR is
connected.
 Verify that the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the
VCR tuned to channel 3 or 4.
 Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the CBL
button on the Remote Control and using the numeric
keypad or PIP CH up/down buttons.
 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.
PRPBY/VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
INPUT 1
S-VIDEOINPUT 2L
R TO AUDIO
AMP
PLAY
STO P R
E
WFFVCR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
L
R
ANT OUTANT IN
S-VIDEO OUT
Use either the S-Video or Video 
Connection
ANT 
Incoming
  Cable
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE TV
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
TV/VIDEO
PRPBY/VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
INPUT 1
S-VIDEOINPUT 2L
R TO AUDIO
AMP
PLAY
STOP R
E
WFFVCR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
L
R
ANT OUTANT IN
S-VIDEO OUTANT 
Incoming
  Cable
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE TV
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
ANT INANT OUT
PLAY
STOP R
E
WFFCABLE BOX 
						

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
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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, P
B, and PR.
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 external speakers.  
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.
PRPBY/VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
INPUT 1
S-VIDEOINPUT 2L
R TO AUDIO
AMPANT 
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
R-AUDIO-L - VIDEO  S-VIDEONTSC OUTPUT
Y
PBPRMAIN
VIDEO
DIGITAL TV OUTPUTL-A
UD
IO
-R
COMPOMENT INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF THE TV TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER
PRPBY/VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
INPUT 1
S-VIDEOINPUT 2L
R TO AUDIO
AMP
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED TERMINALS ON BACK OF THE TV
90.7 MHZ
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER 
						

							PIP FUNCTION BUTTONS
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PIP Function Buttons
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Button
Procedure
 Press   to display PIP frame.
Press  while PIP frame is displayed to select
desired input mode.
 Press   again to cancel the PIP feature.
Note:Audio is from Main Picture only.
Size Button
Procedure
 Press   (when PIP frame is displayed) to choose
either the large or small PIP frame. 
Swap Button
Procedure
 Press   (when PIP frame is displayed) to
interchange the main picture with the picture in the PIP
frame. 
PIP Channel Buttons
Procedure
 Press the   while PIP frame is
displayed to scan through channels. 
Move Button
Procedure
 The PIP frame may be placed at any corner of the Main
Picture by pressing the   button. Each time the
MOVE button is pressed, the PIP frame will move
counterclockwise as illustrated.  
Freeze Button
Procedure
 Press   to stop action in the Main or PIP frame.
Notes:
 Pressing FREEZE button when PIP frame is
not displayed, will display a snapshot image
of the main picture in the PIP frame.
 Pressing FREEZE button when PIP frame is
displayed, will freeze the action in the PIP
frame. Press the FREEZE button again to
continue action.
TV/VIDEO Button
Procedure
 Press   while PIP frame is displayed to select
desired input mode. 
Search Button
Procedure
 This feature lets you scan through all available channels.
 Press   to display search frames.
 Press   to stop search frame or press   to
delete search frame.  
PIPFF
TV/VIDEO
PIPFF
CH 2
PIP VIDEO 1
Main 
picture
with
Audio 
PIP Frame
PIP Video Source
or
PIP CH #Main Picture
Channel
SIZEPLAY
Small PIP frame
Large PIP frame Main frame
SWAPPAUSE
CH 2PIP VIDEO 1VIDEO 1
PIP CH 2
qp
PIP CHVCR/DBS CH
PIP frame
PIP Channel 
number Main framePIP CH #
MOVEREW
FREEZETV/VCR
TV/VIDEO
PIP Frame
PIP CH #
PIP VIDEO 1 PIP VIDEO 2
PIP VIDEO 3
SEARCHSTOP
PIPFFSEARCHSTOP
Search Frame Main Picture 
						

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
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Remote Control Operation 
               POWER
Press to turn ON and OFF.
POWER
MUTE 
Press to mute sound. Press to display and
cancel CC (Closed Caption).
SAP
 
Press to access audio modes (Stereo, SAP or 
Mono).
TV/VIDEO 
Press to select TV or Video mode.
Press to select remote operation.
 
 TV 
VC
RDBS
/C
BL D
VD
ACTION
Press to access menus.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.
*MOVE
REW*SIZE
 PLAY*PIP
FF
*SWAP
PAUSE*SEARCH
STOPREC
*FREZZE
TV/VCR*PIP CH  VCR /DBS CH
*PIP function buttons 
Component function buttons


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.
Battery Installation
Use two AA batteries:
Remove battery cover by pushing in and up near arrow.
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.
PROG
Press to enter the minor number in a 
compound channel number (DBS mode only).
RECALL
Press to display time, channel, sleep timer, 
and other options.
MENU 
Press to access DBS or DVD menus.
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