Panasonic Color Televison Ct 24sx12 Operating Instructions
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® ® Color Television Operating Instructions CT-24SX12 CT-27SX12 TQB2AA0417 12112 PRINTEDINUSA Télé-couleur Manuel d’utilisation TQB2AA0417 12112 IMPRIMÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to: [email protected] (USA only) CT-24SX12 CT-27SX12
WARNING: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. 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. FCC CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES BOTH A CATHODE RAY TUBE (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:
TABLE OFCONTENTS 1 Table of Contents Congratulations ......................................................... 2 Customer Record ...................................................................... 2 Care and Cleaning..................................................................... 2 Specifications ............................................................................ 2 Installation.................................................................. 3 Television Location .................................................................... 3 Optional Cable Connections ...................................................... 3 AC Power Supply Cord.............................................................. 3 Cable / Antenna Connection...................................................... 3 Feature Chart ............................................................. 4 Auto Set Up Menu...................................................... 5 Optional Equipment Connections ........................... 6 VCR Connection ........................................................................ 6 Front Control Panel ................................................................... 6 Digital TV - Set-Top Box or DVD Player Connection ................ 7 Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) ................................... 7 Remote Control Operation ....................................... 8 Mode Operational Key Chart .................................................... 9 Programming the Remote ....................................................... 11 Programming With a Code ...................................................... 11 Programming Without a Code ................................................. 11 Component Codes................................................................... 12 Icon Menu Navigation ............................................. 14 Main Menu Icons ...................................................... 15 Icon Menus .............................................................................. 15 Icon Menu Operation ............................................... 16 Set Up...................................................................................... 16 Picture ..................................................................................... 18 Timer ....................................................................................... 18 Audio ....................................................................................... 19 Channels ................................................................................. 21 Lock ......................................................................................... 22 V-Chip Menu Operation........................................... 23 U.S. TV Programs ................................................................... 23 U.S. Movies ............................................................................. 24 Rating Systems for Canada..................................................... 26 Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 28 Limited Warranty ..................................................... 29 Customer Services Directory ................................. 31 Limited Warranty (Canada) ..................................... 32 Index ......................................................................... 33 Read these instructions completely before operating television. Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright 2002 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
2 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide state-of-the-art picture quality and features an innovative pure flat picture tube. The new dolphin gray cabinet with compact, elegant styling 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 television. 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 atwww.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 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. Power Source CT-24SX12 (2.2 A) CT-24SX12U (2.2 A) CT-27SX12 (2.4 A) CT-27SX12U (2.4 A) 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 Componentinput(Y/PB/PR)75 Ohms, Phono Jack Type S-Video Input JacksS-Video (Y-C) Connector
INSTALLATION 3 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. 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. CT-27SX12: CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-27SX31P stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. CT-27SX12U: CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-27SX31P 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 Connection • 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. Polarized plug 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of TV Incoming Cable from Cable Company IncomingCablefrom Home Antenna
4 FEATURECHART Feature Chart MODELS CT-24SX12 CT-27SX12 Features MENU LANGUAGE (ENG/SPAN/FR) VIDEO INPUT MEMORY CHANNEL INFO BANNER VIDEO INPUT SKIP 75 OHM INPUT V-CHIP CAPABILITY CLOSED CAPTIONING VIDEO NORM AUDIO NORM STEREO BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE SURROUND AI SOUND BBE NUMBER OF SPEAKERS22 A/V IN (REAR/FRONT)3 (2/1)3 (2/1) AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT)2 (1/1)2 (1/1) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT)1 (1/0)1 (1/0) HEADPHONE JACK IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS. WARNING: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from viewing 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 a 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. A/V JACKS AUDIO SPECIAL FETURES
AUTOSETUPMENU 5 Auto 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. GEOMAGNETIC CORR - This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to earth’s magnetic field in the area. IDIOMA/LANGUE - To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all channels with a signal. IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH CABLE MODE AUTO PROGRAM PRESS ACTION TO EXITu u u AUTO SET UP FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA GEOMAGNETIC CORRuPress to display sub-menu.VOL GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION -------l------- TO ADJUST PRESS ACTION TO EXIT 0 tilt adjustment bar Press or to adjust the tilt adjustment bar until it is parallel to the bottom of the picture frame.VOLVOL Press to select English, Spanish or French.VOL IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH CABLE MODE AUTO PROGRAM PRESS ACTION TO EXITu u u AUTO SET UP FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA GEOMAGNETIC CORRu Press to select TV or CABLE.VOL IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH CABLE MODE AUTO PROGRAM PRESS ACTION TO EXITu u u AUTO SET UP FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA GEOMAGNETIC CORRu Press to start Auto Programming.VOL IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH CABLE MODE AUTO PROGRAM PRESS ACTION TO EXITu u u AUTO SET UP FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA GEOMAGNETIC CORRu
6 OPTIONALEQUIPMENTCONNECTIONS Optional Equipment Connections 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. INPUT 1 is a dual-purpose input. It is primarily intended for connection with 480i devices such as a DVD player using the Y PBPR 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 1. Connect equipment as shown to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks. 2. Select the Video mode by pressingTV/VIDEObutton. 3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual. 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. Press to select VIDEO input mode. Note:The front control panel can be used to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available. TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV Jack used for 1/8 headphone plug L R ANT IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT ANT OUT INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R HPJ CABLES NOT SUPPLIED CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TVVCR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTINPUT 1 PBPRY/VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 2 S-VIDEORL TO AUDIO AMP ANT AUDIO L R RL Use either the S- Vi d eo o r V i de o connection. TV/VIDEO
FRONTCONTROLPANEL 7 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. There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Separate component color inputs provide luminance and color separation. Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs. Select DTV-STB to480ioutput mode. TV set can receive480isignal 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 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. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTINPUT 1 PBPRY/VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 2 S-VIDEORL TO AUDIO AMP ANT AUDIO L R RL CABLES NOT SUPPLIED TERMINALSONBACKOFDTV-STBORDVDPLAYERCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV NTSC OUTPUT R-AUDIO-LDIGITAL OUTPUT P BPRY R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTINPUT 1 PBPRY/VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 2 RL TO AUDIO AMP ANT AUDIO L R RL CABLES NOT SUPPLIED CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV External Amplifier
8 REMOTECONTROLOPERATION 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 second audio program. TV/VIDEO Press to select TV or Video mode. Press to select remote operation. T VVC RDBS /C BLDV D 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 EXIT DBS functions button. GUIDE DBS functions button. REWPLAYFF PAUSESTOPREC TV/VCRVCR /DBS CH 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. EUR511502 EUR7613Z10 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 minor number in a compound number (DBS mode only). RECALL Press to display time, channel, sleep timer, and other options. MENU Press to access DBS or DVD menus.