Panasonic Color Television Ct 3272 Operating Instructions

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Color Television
Operating Instructions
CT-3272S
CT-3272SUCT-G2979
CT-G2979XCT-G2989L
TQB2AA0392 10208
PRINTED IN MEXICO
Televisor a color
Instrucciones de Operación
CT-3272S
CT-3272SUCT-G2979
CT-G2979XCT-G2989L
TQB2AA0392 10208
IMPRESO EN MEXICO
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or
send e-mail to: [email protected] (USA only)
Para asistencia llame al teléfono: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
o envíe un correo electrónico a la dirección: 
[email protected] (Solo en Estados Unidos)
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							TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Table of Contents
Congratulations............................................................................2
Customer Record .......................................................................2
Care and Cleaning .....................................................................2
Specifications .............................................................................2
Feature Comparison Chart ..........................................................3
Installation ....................................................................................4
Television Location.....................................................................4
Optional Cable Connections.......................................................4
AC Power Supply Cord ..............................................................4
Cable / Antenna..........................................................................4
Cable Connection .......................................................................4
Antenna Connection ...................................................................4
Optional Equipment Connections ...............................................5
To Audio Amplifier ......................................................................6
1 Tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ................................7
VCR and Cable Box ...................................................................7
VCR - No Cable Box ..................................................................8
2 Tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ................................9
With / Without a VCR and Cable Box .........................................9
With a VCR - No Cable Box .....................................................10
Main Menu...................................................................................11
ACTION Button ........................................................................11
CH / VOL Buttons .....................................................................11
Remote Control ........................................................................11
Main Menu Feature Chart ..........................................................12
Special Features.........................................................................14
Languages................................................................................14
Timer Sleep/Program ...............................................................14
CH CAP (Channel Caption)......................................................15
LOCK........................................................................................16
Troubleshooting Chart ..............................................................17
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.
WARNING:  To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC  SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
Read these instructions completely before operating TV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2001 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Your new TV 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 is
available to U.S. customers 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
rUse a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or other petroleum based cleaners.
rAvoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Power Source
CT-G2979 (2.0A) CT-3272S  
 (2.0A) 
CT-G2979X (2.0A) CT-3272SU (2.0A) 
CT-G2989L (2.0A)  
120V AC; 60Hz
127V AC; 60Hz
Auto (110V AC 220V AC); 50/60Hz
Channel Capability - 181VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113
 Video Input Jacks1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
 Audio Input Jacks500mV RMS 47K Ohm
To Audio AMP Jack0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm
S-VHS Input JackS-Video (Y-C) Connector
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							FEATURE COMPARISON CHART
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Feature Comparison Chart 
MODELS
CT-G2979
CT-G2979X
CT-G2989L
CT-3272S
 CT-3272SU
FEATURES
MENU LANGUAGE
ENG/SPAN/FRrrrr
1 TUNER PIPr
2 TUNER PIPrrr
CLOSED CAPTIONINGrrrr
V-CHIP CAPABILITY rrrr
75 OHM INPUTrrrr
VIDEO NORMrrrr
AUDIO NORMrrrr
STEREOrrrr
AI SOUNDrrrr
BASS/BALANCE/TREBLErrr
SURROUNDrrr
NUMBER OF SPEAKERS4442
A/V IN 
(REAR/FRONT)2 
(2/1)2 
(2/1)2 
(2/1)2
(2/0)
AUDIO OUTrrrr
S-VHS INPUTrrrr
HEADPHONE JACKrrr
A/VJACKS
AUDIO
SPECIAL FEATURES
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INSTALLATION
Installation
Television Location
This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center.  Consult your
dealer for available options.
rAvoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
rKeep away from excessive heat or moisture.  Inadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
rFluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.
rAvoid magnetic equipment, including motors, fans, or 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.  
Optional Cable Connections
Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results:
rUse 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
rUse appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors.
rAvoid 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 
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.
•Antenna Mode must be set to TV in the SETUP menu. 
Polarized plug
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
Incoming Cable from
Home Antenna
  Cable Preset
Cable Mode is preset at the factory.
Antenna users must change to Antenna
Mode in the Setup Menu.
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							INSTALLATION
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Optional Equipment Connections
VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected
to the video inputs.  See the optional equipment manual for details.  
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.
Note:If S-VIDEO and VIDEO input are used at the same time, two images will
appear on the TV screen.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF VIDEO GAMES,
COMPUTERS, DSS OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.
The extended use of fixed image program material can cause a permanent “shadow image” on
the picture tube. This background image is viewable on normal programs in the form of a
stationary fixed image. This type of irreversible picture tube deterioration can be limited by
observing the following steps:
A.   Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to a minimum viewing level.
B.   Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time.
C.  Turn the power off when not in actual use.
Note:The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from fixed image
use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty. This
product is not designed to display fixed image patterns for extended periods
of time.
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TVVCR
L
R
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTANT IN
ANT OUT
 TO AUDIO
  AMPVIDEO
S-VIDEO
RL
INPUT
2
1AUDIO
Jack used for  1/ 8
headphone plug
(some models)
TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV
(SOME MODELS)
VIDEO         L AUDIO R
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INSTALLATION
TO AUDIO AMPlifier
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
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 external amplifier.
  
   
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
 TO AUDIO
  AMPVIDEO
S-VIDEO
RL
INPUT
2
1AUDIO
External Amplifier
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							1 TUNER PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION ONLY
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1 Tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation Only 
Note:Refer to the FEATURE COMPARISON CHART on page 3 for your television PIP capability. 
PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box
This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video source
(VCR, Camcorder, etc.) is required to provide a second picture.
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.  See 
Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.
Procedure
Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame.
Note:The PIP picture is the same as the main picture, initially.
To view a different picture in the PIP frame:
rPress the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the video PIP source.
rVerify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR is  tuned to channel 3.
rChoose channels for the 
PIP frame by pressing the CBL button on the Remote Control and
using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.
rChoose 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 PIP and Main Picture source.  Press the RECALL button for 
on screen PIP and Main Picture source status. 
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TVVCR
L
R
ANT IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
ANT OUT
ANT IN ANT OUT
CABLE BOX
ANT IN
Incoming Cable Cable spliltter
(not supplied)
 TO AUDIO
  AMPVIDEO
S-VIDEO
RL
INPUT
2
1AUDIO
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1 TUNER PIP OPERATION WITH A VCR - NO CABLE BOX
1 Tuner PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box 
Note:Refer to the FEATURE COMPARISON CHART on page 3 for your television PIP capability. 
This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video source
(VCR) is required to provide a second picture. 
Connect your television to a VCR, as shown:
Note:The Remote Control must be programmed with the supplied codes to operate the VCR. See
Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.
Procedure
Turn the VCR OFF and tune the TV to channel 3.
Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame on screen.
Note:The PIP picture is the same as the Main picture, initially.
rPress the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the VIDEO PIP source.
rPress the VCR button on the Remote Control and turn ON the VCR.
rPress the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.
rChoose channels for 
PIP frame by pressing VCR CHANNEL up/down buttons on the
Remote Control.
rChoose 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 PIP and Main Picture source.  Press the RECALL button for on
screen PIP and Main Picture source status.
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TVVCR
L
R
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
ANT INIncoming
Cable ANT IN
ANT OUT
 TO AUDIO
  AMPVIDEO
S-VIDEO
RL
INPUT
2
1AUDIO
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							2 TUNER PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION
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2 Tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation
With / Without A 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 without or with an external video source (VCR).
Note:Refer to the FEATURE COMPARISON CHART on page 3 for your television PIP capability. 
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: The audio is for the Main Picture, only.
• Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the Remote Control PIP
CHANNEL up/down buttons.
• Choose channels for the 
Main Picture by pressing the Remote Control 
CHup/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.  See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick
Reference Guide.
Procedure
Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame.
Note:   The audio is from the Main Picture only.
 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 cable box is connected. 
• Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR tuned to channel 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.
• 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.
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TVVCR
L
R
ANT IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
ANT OUT
ANT IN ANT OUT
CABLE BOX
ANT IN
Incoming Cable Cable spliltter
(not supplied)
 TO AUDIO
  AMPVIDEO
S-VIDEO
RL
INPUT
2
1AUDIO
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