Panasonic Color Television Ct 32g9 Operating Instructions

							ICON MENU OPERATION
9 z
ENGLISH
Icon Menu Operation
SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE  
ˆMODE - Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu
language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or
FRANÇAIS (French). 
Note:While highlighted, press VOL X to select English,
Spanish or French. 
PROG CHAN (Program Channels)
Note:While highlighted, press VOL X to select or activate
features.
ˆMODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode
depending on the signal source.
ˆAUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all
available channels received through the RF input.
ˆMANUAL PROGRAM - To manually add or delete
channels.
Note:Use Remote numeric keypad to enter channel numbers
in Manual Program sub menu.  
 (CLOSED CAPTIONING)
This television contains a built-in decoder that displays
 (Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or
colored letters on black background). It allows the viewer to
read the dialogue of a television program or other
information. The program viewed must include Closed
Captioning for the feature to work.
Note:While highlighted, press VOL X to select modes.
ˆ ON MUTE - Activates the onscreen Closed
Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote
control is pressed. To deactivate press MUTE button
again. The recommended set up for Closed Caption
On Mute is:
• ON MUTE: C1
• MODE: OFF
ˆ MODE - Activates the onscreen Closed Caption
feature by selecting one of the following modes.
• OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired.
• C1 - For video related information to be displayed, up to
4 lines onscreen at a time. (It does not block relevant
parts of the picture). Text may be in any language.
• C2  - For other modes of video related information.
Note:C1 mode is recommended for viewing Closed Caption.
OTHER ADJ. (OTHER ADJUSTMENT)
Note:While highlighted, press VOL X to select or activate
features.
Note:
AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the
TV at the same time as the Cable box or other
components. When this feature is On, Timer
functions will be disabled.
 
PICTURE
Note:While the sub-menu features are highlighted, press VOL
X to adjust or activate.
VIDEO ADJ. 
ˆCOLOR - Adjusts desired color intensity.
ˆTINT - Adjusts natural flesh tones.
ˆBRIGHTNESS - Adjusts dark areas of picture.
ˆPICTURE - Adjusts white areas of picture.
ˆSHARPNESS - Adjusts clarity of outline detail.
ˆNORMAL - Reset adjustments to factory default
settings. 
SETUP
MODE
PROG CHAN
CC
OTHER ADJ.ENGLISH
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
SETUP
PROG CHAN
CC
OTHER ADJ.CABLE
IDIOMA/
LANGUEMODE
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM


CC
CC
CC
CC
CC
SETUP
PROG CHAN
CC
OTHER ADJ.
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
CC ON MUTE
CC MODEOFF
NO
CC
SETUP
PROG CHAN
CC
OTHER ADJ.
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
OFF AUTO POWER ON
PICTURE
VIDEO ADJ.COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
NO 
						

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ICON MENU OPERATION
ENGLISH
TIMER
SLEEP
ˆHow Long? - Select 30, 60 or 90 minutes for TV to turn
off. Select NO to turn off Sleep timer. 
TIMER 
Select timer to turn the television on and off at selected
times, on selected channels, and on selected days. Time
must be entered in CLOCK SET to operate the TIMER
features.
Procedure
•Use the VOL Xand  CH Tto set day, On Time, Off
Time and Channel number, then use the VOL X to
activate.
  
• The television automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes
when turned ON by the TIMER. If the OFF time is
selected or if a key is pressed, the automatic OFF after
90 minutes will be cancelled.
• The TIMER is active when the television is OFF or ON.
The television will switch to the selected channel at the
selected time set in the TIMER.
CLOCK SET
ˆTIME  - Set the time of day.
ˆDay - Set the day of the week.
Procedure
Note:Use WVOL, VOL Xand  CH Tto set time and day. 
CHANNELS
CAPTION
ˆMANUAL CAPTION - To enter numbers and captions
manually.
Note:Use the remote numeric keypad to select desired
channel (refer to your local TV guide). 
AUDIO
AUDIO ADJ.
ˆMODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio
Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is
weak). 
 
OTHER ADJ.
ˆAI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels across all
channels. 
Procedure
• Press VOL X to select On or OFF.  
TIMER
SLEEPHOW LONG?NO 
TIMER 
CLOCK SET
TIMER
TIMER
DAY
ON TIME
OFF TIME
ENTER CHANNEL
SET
MON - FRI
-  -  :  -  -
-  -  :  -  -
NO 
_  _  _
SLEEP
CLOCK SET
TIMER
-  -  :  -  -
SLEEP
CLOCK SET TIMER
TIME
DAY
CHANNELS
MANUAL CAPTION
TO SELECT CHANNEL       TO MOVE CURSOR   - - - - ENTER CHANNEL
ENTER CAPTION
3
CHANNELS
CAPTIONMANUAL CAPATION
AUDIO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.STEREO 	 MODE
OTHER ADJ.AUDIO
AUDIO ADJ.AI SOUND                     ON X 
						

							ICON MENU OPERATION
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ENGLISH
LOCK
MODE
ˆLOCK SET - To prevent video games, VCR tapes and
all channels and video modes from being viewed.
Notes:
• To use the features in the LOCK menu, you must create
a four-digit secret code. Use the remote numeric keypad
to enter a four-digit secret code (Use a code that is easy
to remember and record it in a safe place).
• If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in
12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be
cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is
selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must
be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the LOCK
setup.
• If you select CHANGE CODE, and you change your
code from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new
code becomes the controlling code.
Procedure
• Press VOL X to select.
• OFF - Turns Lock function off. 
• GAME - Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.
• CHANNEL - Lock up to four channels.
• ALL - Locks all channels and video inputs.   
• Press    twice.
• Press CH T to highlight HOW LONG?
• Press VOL X to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48 Hours or
ALWAYS.
Note:If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked
channel or video input is selected, the message
LOCKED displays in the upper left corner of the TV
screen.
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      U.S. TV PROGRAMSOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
* * * *
ACTION 
						

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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
ENGLISH
V-Chip Menu Operation
V-Chip technology allows parents to use the TV Rating 
Codes to block programs that they feel are inappropriate 
for their children to watch.
Procedure 
• Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code.
(Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in
a safe place.)
• Press CHT to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
• Press WVOLor VOL X to select desired option: U.S.
TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or
Canadian French.
• Press CHT to highlight STATUS.
• Press WVOLor VOLX to display desired rating chart:
U.S. TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or
Canadian French.
• Press VOLXto select ON or OFF.
• Press CHTto select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? for U.S.
TV Programs and U.S. Movies or VIEW E PROGRAMS
for Canadian English and Canadian French.
• Press VOLXto select YES or NO.
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which
allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to
block various types of TV programs.    
Note:Selecting “Yes”, NR programs will be received. Selecting
“NO”, NR programs will be blocked (See Customer
Caution on this page). 
Procedure 
• Press CHT to select SETTING.
• Press  VOLX  to select BASIC or DETAILED.
BASIC - Allows you to select only general ratings such
as TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.
DETAILED - Allows you to select both general ratings
and content such as V, L, etc.
• Press CH T or CH S to move between different ratings.
• Use WVOLor  VOLX to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
• Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
• Press CH T to select HOW LONG?.• Press WVOL or VOLX to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
U.S. TV Programs Ratings Chart Description
 
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.
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      U.S. TV PROGRAMSOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
* * * *
LOCK
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF

YES

BASIC
TV-Y
TV-Y7      FV  
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
TV-G
TV-PG     V  S  L  D
TV-14      V  S  L  D
TV-MA     V  S  L 
ACTION
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
NR
Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION.
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 
						

							V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
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ENGLISH
V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)
U.S. MOVIES (cont.) 
Note:Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old
movies and foreign films are usually not rated.     
Procedure
• Press CH T or CH Sto move between different ratings.
• Use WVOLor VOLX to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
• Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
• Press WVOLor VOLXto select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
U.S. Movies Ratings Chart Description
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.      
Note:E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.        
Procedure 
• Press CH T or CH S to move between different
ratings.
• Use WVOLor VOLX to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
• Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
• Press WVOLor VOLXto select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
Canadian English Ratings Description
. 
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.
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
STATUS  OFF
- - - - HOW LONG?OFF 
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
             U.S.  MOVIES
ENTER CODE
FIRST
LOCK
U.S. MOVIES
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF

YES

G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X  
ACTION
E Exempt programming includes: news, sports,
documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and
variety programming.
CProgramming 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.
GGeneral programming, suitable for all
audiences.
PGParental 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
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      CANADIAN ENGLISHOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
- - - -
LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF

YES

C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +  
ACTION 
						

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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
ENGLISH
V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)
CANADIAN FRENCH
The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or
unblock Canadian French programs according to various
ratings categories.     
Note:E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.    
Procedure
• Press CH T or CH Sto move between different ratings.
• Use WVOLor VOLX to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
• Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
• Press WVOLor VOLXto select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
Canadian French Ratings Description
 
BLOCKING MESSAGE
If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating
limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the
audio will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you
wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your
code, all locks and rating blocks are disabled until the TV is
turned off or until all settings are off.
Note:If you enter your four-digit secret code to override rating
blocks, you must reset all rating blocks by either
reprogramming or turning the TV off.
 
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. 
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
      CANADIAN  FRENCHOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
- - - -
LOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF

YES

G
8    ANS+
13  ANS+
16  ANS+
18  ANS+ 
ACTION
PROGRAM RATING EXCEED 
ACCESS CODE 
						

							TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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ENGLISH
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
AUDIOVIDEOSolutions
Noisy Audio Snowy Video
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Cable Connection
Noisy AudioMultiple Image
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Lead-in Wire
Check Cable Connection
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
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
Confirm that cables are in the correct jacks
Adjust Color Settings
Change Channel
Check for broken pins on S-Video cable
Wrong AudioNormal Video
Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP
Normal AudioNormal Video
Replace Remote Control Batteries
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
No effect of TV front control panel keysControl panel may be locked. Press ACTION and TV/VIDEO buttons on the TV 
front simultaneously, then quickly press ACTION and VOL X buttons 
simultaneously.
Picture Menu is locked.Press ACTION and TV/VIDEO buttons on the TV front panel simultaneously, then 
quickly press ACTION and W VOL buttons simultaneously to unlock.
? 
						

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INDEX
ENGLISH
A
AC Power Supply Cord 4
AI Sound 10
Antenna Connections 4
Audio 10
Auto Power On 9
Auto Program 5, 9
B
Blocking Message 14
Brightness 9
C
Cabinet and Remote Control 3
Cable / Antenna Connection 4
Cable Box Connection 6
Cable Connection 4
Canadian English 13
Canadian English Ratings 
Description 13
Canadian French 14
Canadian French Ratings 
Description 14
Caption 10
Care and Cleaning 3
Channels 10
Clock Set 10
Closed Captioning 9
Color 9
Customer Record 3
D
Day 10
F
Feature Chart 3
Front Control Panel 6
I
Icon Menu Navigation 8
Icon Menu Operation 9
Idioma/Langue 5, 9
Initial Set Up Menu 5
Installation 4
L
Lock 11
Lock Set 11
M
Manual Caption 10
Manual Program 9
Menu Languages 9
Mode 5, 9
Mono 10
N
Normal 9
O
On Mute 9
Optional Cable Connections 4
Optional Equipment 
Connections 6
Other Adj. 9, 10
P
Picture 9
Prog Chan (Program Channels) 
9
R
Remote Control Battery 
Installation 4
Remote Control Operation 7
S
SAP 10
Screen 3
Set Up 9
Sharpness 9
Sleep 10
Specifications 3
Stereo 10
T
Table of Contents 2
Television Location 4
Time 10
Timer 10
Tint 9
Troubleshooting Chart 15
U
U.S. Movies 12
U.S. Movies Ratings Chart 
Description 13
U.S. TV Programs 12
U.S. TV Programs Ratings 
Chart Description 12
V
V-Chip Menu Operation 12
VCR Connection 6
Video Adj. 9
Index 
						

							NOTES
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							ESPAÑOL
RIESGO DE SACUDIDAS 
ELECTRICAS.  NO ABRIR.
ADVERTENCIA
ADVERTENCIA:  A fin de reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, no
deberán quitarse ni la cubierta ni la tapa posterior.   No hay en el interior pieza
alguna que el usuario tenga que reparar. Todo servicio deberá de brindarlo
personal de reparación capacitado.El propósito del relámpago con punta de
flecha dentro de un triángulo es el de
advertir al usuario de que existen piezas
internas del producto que representan
riesgo de que las personas reciban
descargas eléctricas.
El propósito del signo de exclamación
dentro de un triángulo es el de advertir al
usuario de que los documentos que
acompañan al aparato incluyen
instrucciones importantes  de
funcionamiento y reparación.
El simbolo de insulación Clase II (un cuadro dentro de otro cuadro) indica que este producto a sido evaluado y 
probado para cumplir con los requisitos de insulación Clase II.
ADVERTENCIA: CON EL OBJETO DE PREVENIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA,
ESTE APARATO NO  DEBERÁ VERSE EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O HUMEDAD. NO
COLOCAR NINGUN OBJETO CON LIQUIDOS, COMO ENVASES, EN ESTE APARATO.
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Lea completamente estas instrucciones.
2. Guarde estas instrucciones.
3.  Preste atención a todas las advertencias.
4. Siga todas las instrucciones.
5. No utilice este aparato cerca de agua.
6. Limpie solamente con un trapo seco.
7. No obstruya ninguna abertura de ventilación. Instale conforme a las instrucciones del fabricante.
8. No instale cerca de fuentes generadoras de calor tales como radiadores, estufas o cualquier otro
aparato (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor.
9. No ignore el propósito de seguridad de las clavijas polarizadas o de las clavijas aterrizadas. Una cla-
vija polarizada tiene dos hojas, una más ancha que la otra, una clavija aterrizada tiene dos hojas y un
tercer conector. La hoja más ancha y el tercer conector son proporcionados para su seguridad. Si la
clavija no entra en su contacto de CA, consulte a un electricista para que reemplace su contacto
obsoleto.
10. Proteja el cable de CA de ser pisado o prensado. Ponga especial cuidado en los
conectores de CA y el extremo que llega al aparato.
11. Utilice solamente accesorios especificados por el fabricante.
12. Use únicamente con el mueble, mesa, cómoda o librero especificado por el fabricante
o comprado con el aparato. Si mueve el mueble con el aparato sobre de el, tenga
mucho cuidado de que el aparato no caiga sobre usted al empujar.
13. Desconecte el aparato durante tormentas eléctricas o si no se utilizará por un periodo largo de
tiempo.
14. Para servicio, acuda con personal calificado. El servicio es necesario si el aparato ha sido dañado de
cualquier manera, como el cable de CA o clavija dañada, si se ha derramado algún liquido o algún
objeto ha caído dentro del aparato, el aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o a la humedad, no opera
normalmente o ha sido golpeado o tirado.