Panasonic Color Television Ct 32e14 Operating Instructions

							Color Television
Operating Instructions
Televisor a color
Instrucciones de Operación
Télé-couleur
Manuel d’utilisation
TQB2AA0503 40109
PRINTED IN USA
IMPRESO EN EE.UU
IMPRIMÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS
CT-32E14CT-G3354
CT-G3354XCT-G2134
CT-G2174
CT-G2174LCT-G2974
CT-G2974L
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							ENGLISHWARNING: 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 WARNINGWARNING: 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.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 combi-
nation 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 dam-
aged 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.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. 
						

							IMPORTANT INFORMATION1 lENGLISHImportant Information
FCC CAUTION:ANY 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.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES CATHODE RAY TUBES (CRT) AND OTHER
COMPONENTS THAT CONTAIN LEAD. DISPOSAL OF THESE MATERIALS
MAY BE REGULATED IN YOUR COMMUNITY DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS. FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES, OR THE ELECTRONICS
INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE:  ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: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.
Important Information Regarding The Use Of Video Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed 
Image DisplaysWARNING: 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 the fixed image for extended periods of time.
•Turn the power off when not in use.
Read these instructions completely before operating television.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2004 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.  
						

							2 lTABLE OF CONTENTSENGLISHTable of Contents
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 Set Up Menu...........................................5
Optional Equipment Connections..................6
VCR ............................................................................   6
Cable Box ...................................................................   6
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Players.   6
Amplifier (TO AUDIO AMP).........................................   6
Front Control Panel.....................................................   6
Remote Control Operation...........................   7Operating Components with Remote Control..............  8
Programming the Remote............................................  9
Programming Without a Code.....................................  9
Component Codes.......................................................  9
Icon Menu Navigation................................... 11
Icon Menu Operation..................................... 12
Set Up..........................................................................12
Picture..........................................................................12
Timer............................................................................13
Channels......................................................................13
Audio............................................................................14
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. 
						

							CONGRATULATIONS3 lENGLISHCongratulations
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.
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
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-32E14      CT-32E14U (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) ConnectorMODEL
CT-32E14FEATURESMENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR•CHANNEL INFO BANNER•VIDEO PICTURE MEMORY•VIDEO INPUT SKIP•CLOSED CAPTIONING•V-CHIP CAPABILITY •VIDEO NORM•AUDIO NORM•STEREO•AI SOUND•BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE•SURROUND•A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) 3
 (2/1)AUDIO OUT•S-VIDEO INPUT •COMPONENT INPUT•HEADPHONE JACK • 
						

							4 lINSTALLATIONENGLISHInstallation
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-32E14, CT-32E14U:
CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with
PANASONIC TY-32E14T 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
cablecompany. 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
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.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Requires two AA batteries (supplied).
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.Polarized plug
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TVIncoming Cable from
Cable CompanyIncoming Cable from
Home Antenna 
						

							INITIAL SET UP MENU5 lENGLISHInitial Set Up Menu
For your convenience, the Initial 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 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 available channels received
through the RF input.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to start Auto Programming.  
						

							6 lOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONSENGLISHOptional Equipment Connections
Note:The remote control must be programmed with supplied
codes to operate the optional equipment (refer to page 9
for programming information).
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.
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.
•Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.
•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 channel
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, 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. Picture distortion will
result if any other type of format is selected (i.e.
480p, 720p or 1080i).
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)  
To listen the audio through a separate stereo system,
connect an external audio amplifier to TO AUDIO AMP
outputs on back of television.
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.
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.CONNECTION ON BACK OF TV
CABLES NOT SUPPLIEDExternal Amplifier 
						

							REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION7 lENGLISHRemote Control Operation                 
POWERPress to turn ON and OFF.POWERMUTE Press to mute sound. Press to display and 
cancel  (Closed Caption).CCSAP
 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 TV Menu.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.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 menus.EUR7613Z6A 
						

							8 lREMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONENGLISHOperating Components with Remote Control
Note:Refer to page 9 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/VIDEOTV/VIDEOPOWER7412580963CH
CHTO DO THIS...PRESSTurn on/offDisplay DBS menuMENUMenu NavigationSelect a ChannelProgram InformationRECALLBack 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
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