Panasonic Color Television Ct 32fsx32 Operating Instructions

							V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
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U.S. TV Programs Menu Chart (contd.)   
  
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. PIP will
also be blocked automatically.  
Customer 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
• Weather
U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART
NR Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION above.
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.
FV FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE
V VIOLENCE
S SEX
L OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
D DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT
rPress CHp or CH qto move between different ratings.
rUse tVOL orVOLu to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
Note:See the U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART.
rPress  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
rPress CH q to select HOW LONG?
rPress tVOL orVOLu to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.ACTION
LOCK
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
BASIC
TV-Y
TV-Y7      FV  u
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
TV-G
TV-PG     V  S  L  D
TV-14      V  S  L  D
TV-MA     V  S  L u
rUse the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to
remember and record it in a safe place.
)
rPress CH q to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
rPress tVOL orVOLu to select U.S. MOVIES.
rPress CH q to highlight STATUS.
rPress tVOL orVOLu to display U.S MOVIES RATING CHART. 
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
             U. S. MOVIESOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
 U.S. Movies Menu (contd.) 
 
U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART
NR CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA
(NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has
not been rated or rating does not apply.
G GENERAL 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-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
X ADULTS ONLY.
rPress VOLu to select U.S. MOVIES ON or OFF.
rPress CH q to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?
LOCK
U.S. MOVIES
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X  
rPress VOLu to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old movies and foreign films are
usually not rated.     
LOCK
U.S. MOVIES
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X  
rPress CHp or CH q to move between different ratings.
rUse tVOL or VOLu to select ratings you want to block (RED) and
unblock (GREEN).
Note:See the U.S. MOVIES CHART.
rPress  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
rPress CH q to select HOW LONG?
rPress tVOL orVOLu to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.ACTION
PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked.
LOCK
U.S. MOVIES
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X   u 
						

							V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
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Rating Systems for Canada
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. PIP will also be blocked automatically.  
 
    
  
.  
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART
E Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C Programming 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.
G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG Parental 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.
18 ADULTS ONLY
rUse the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to
remember and record it in a safe place.
)
rPress CH q to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
rPress tVOL orVOLu to select CANADIAN ENGLISH.
rPress CH q to highlight STATUS.
rPress tVOL orVOLu to display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART. MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      CANADIAN ENGLISHOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
- - - -
rPress VOLu to select CANADIAN ENGLISH ON or OFF.
rPress CH q to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +  
Press VOLu to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Not rated programs include: news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +  
LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +  
u
rPress CHp or CH qto move between different ratings.
rUse tVOL or VOLu to select ratings you want to block (RED) and
unblock (GREEN).
Note:See the U.S. MOVIES CHART.
rPress  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
rPress CH q  to select HOW LONG?
rPress tVOL or VOLu to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.ACTION 
						

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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
Canadian French
The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings
categories. PIP will also be blocked automatically. 
.   
  
CANADIAN  FRENCH RATINGS CHART
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. 
rUse the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to
remember and record it in a safe place.
)
rPress CH q to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
rPress tVOL or VOLu to select CANADIAN FRENCH.
rPress CH q to highlight STATUS.
rPress tVOL or VOLu to display CANADIAN FRENCH menu rating chart. MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      CANADIAN  FRENCHOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
- - - -
rPress VOLu to select CANADIAN FRENCH ON or OFF.
rPress CH q  to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?LOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
8    ANS+
13  ANS+
16  ANS+
18  ANS+ 
Press VOLu to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Not Rated programs include: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
LOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
8 ANS+
13 ANS+
16 ANS+
18 ANS+
rPress CHp or CH qto move between different ratings.
rUse tVOL or VOLu to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock
(GREEN).
Note:See the CANADIAN FRENCH RATING CHART.
rPress  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
rPress CH q  to select HOW LONG?
rPress tVOL or VOLu to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.ACTION
 13ANS+, 16ANS+ and 18ANS+ will be blocked
LOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
8 ANS+
13 ANS+
16 ANS+
18 ANS+ u 
						

							TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
AUDIOVIDEOSolutions
Noisy Audio Snowy Video
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Noisy AudioMultiple Image
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Lead-in Wire
Noisy AudioInterference
Move television from Electrical Appliances, Lights,
Vehicles and Medical Equipment
No Audio Normal Video
Increase Volume
Check Mute
Check television SPEAKERS on/off
Change Channel
Noisy AudioNo Video with 
Snow
Set TV or Cable Mode Properly
Check Antenna Cables
No AudioNo Video/No PIP
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 Operation
Normal AudioNo Color
Adjust Color Settings
Change Channel
Wrong AudioNormal Video
Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP
Normal AudioNormal Video
Replace Remote Control Batteries
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
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LIMITED WARRANTY
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF: DIVISION OF:
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, 
One Panasonic Way INC.,  Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Color Television 
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer 
Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the 
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty 
period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or 
a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts warranty period, there 
will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in your product or arrange for in-home service (in-home service 
available only for  22” [diagonal] and larger screen), as applicable, during the warranty period.  If non-
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted.  This warranty only applies to products purchased 
and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a 
new product which was not sold as is. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is 
required for warranty service.
Carry-in or In-Home Service
For Carry-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit 
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com  
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.  
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer 
and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs 
will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop 
diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
TV CATEGORIES ALL PARTS EXCEPT CRT CRT LABOR SERVICE
31”-36” diagonal 1 (ONE) YEAR 2 (TWO) YEARS 1 (ONE) YEAR IN-HOME OR CARRY-IN
Limited Warranty continued on next page 
						

							LIMITED WARRANTY
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Limited Warranty continued from previous page
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER 
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube 
resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen 
TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed 
location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are 
caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer 
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in 
a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,  service by anyone other than a Factory 
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY 
COVERAGE.  THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY 
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.  (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone 
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not 
exclusive, but are for illustration only.)  ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING 
THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on 
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state. 
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or 
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs 
Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE 
APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY. 
						

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CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300          Fax (787) 768-2910
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), 
Monday-Friday 9am - 9pm; Saturday-Sunday 9am - 7pm, EST.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or 
locate your nearest servicenter by visiting 
our Web Site.
  Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) 
						

							INDEX
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Index
A
AC Power Supply Cord 3
AI Sound 25
Amplifier Connection 10
Antenna 21
Antenna Connection 3
Audio 25
Auto Power On 22
Auto Program 5, 21
Auto Set Up Menu 5
B
Bass 25
Battery Installation 13
BBE 25
Blocking Message 28
Brightness 23
C
Cabinet and Remote Control 2
Cable / Antenna Connection 3
Cable Box Connection 8
Cable Connection 3
Canadian English 31
Canadian English Ratings Chart 31
Canadian French 32
Canadian French Ratings Chart 32
Care and Cleaning 2
Caution 3
CC Mode 22
CC On Mute 22
Channel Banner 22
Channels 26
Clock Set 24
Closed Captioning 22
Codes for Cable Box 18
Codes for DBS 18
Codes for DVD 18
Codes For VCR 17
Color 23
Color Temp 23
Component Codes 17
Congratulations 2
Customer Record 2
Customer Services Directory 36
D
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB)
or DVD Player Connection 8
F
FCC Caution 0
Feature Chart 4
Freeze Button 12
Front Control Panel 7
G
Geomagnetic Correction  5,22
I
Icon Menu Navigation 19
Icon Menu Operation 21
Icon Menus 20
Idioma/Langue 5, 21
Important Information 4
Input Label 26
Input Label Chart 26
Installation 3
L
Limited Warranty 34
Lock 27
M
Main Menu Icons 20
Manual Caption 26
Manual Program 21
Mode Operational Key Chart 14
Mono 25
Move Button 12
N
Normal 23
O
Optional Cable Connections 3
Optional Equipment Connections 6
P
Pic Mode 23
Picture 23, 27
PIP Button 11
PIP Channel Buttons 11
PIP Function Buttons 11
Prog Chan 21
Program Out Connection 9
Program Out Connection 10
Programming The Remote 16
Programming With a Code 16
Programming Without A Code 16
R
Rating Systems for Canada 31
Remote Control Operation 13
S
SAP 25
Screen 2
Search Button 12
Set Up 21
Sharpness 23
Size Button 11
Sleep 24
Speakers 25
Specifications 2
Stereo 25
Surround 25
Swap Button 11
T
Television Location 3
Tilt Correction 5, 23
Time 24
Timer 24
Tint 23
Troubleshooting Chart 33
TV or CABLE 5, 21
TV/VIDEO Button 12
U
U.S. Movies 29
U.S. Movies Menu 30
U.S. Movies Ratings Chart 30
U.S. TV Programs 28
U.S. TV Programs Rating 28
U.S. TV Programs Ratings Chart 29
V
V-CHIP Menu Operation 28
VCR and Cable Box Connection 9
VCR Connection 6
Velocity Modulation 23
Index 
						

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NOTES
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey  07094
www.panasonic.comPanasonic de Mexico, S.A, de C.V.
Amores No. 1120
Col. Del Valle C.P. 03100
México, D.F.
Tel. (0155) 5488-1000
Fax (0155) 5575-6763, 5575-6765Panasonic Sales Company, 
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico Inc.  (“PSC”) 
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 
Tel. (787) 750-4300
Fax (787) 768-2910