Panasonic Superflat System Monitor Receiver Ct 27xf36 Operating Instructions

							SuperFlatTM 
System Monitor-Receiver
Operating InstructionsTéléviseur-moniteur avec systèm SuperFlatMD
Manuel d’utilisationCT-27XF36C
CT-32XF36C
CT-36XF36CPRINTED IN USATQB2AA032390416
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							Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 2T3
Tél.: (905) 624-5010
www.panasonic.caWARNING:  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
WARNING:  To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance 
to rain or moisture.
Certain audio features of this product manufacture under a license from Desper Products, Inc.  
Spatializer® and the circle-in-square device and trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc. 
Spatializer U.S. Patents are: 4,308,423; 4,355,203 and 5,412,731. 
						

							1 TABLE OF CONTENTSTable 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
Optional Equipment Connections.............................................4
Additional Equipment Connections..........................................7
Amplifier (To Audio Amp) Connection......................................7
Program Out (Prog Out Connection.........................................7
Home Theater Connection.......................................................8
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation...........................9
Basic PIP Operation.................................................................9
PIP Operation with a Cable Box...............................................9
Roller Guide Menu™..............................................10
Basic Navigation.....................................................................10
Remote Control Guide............................................................10
Roller Guide Feature Chart....................................11
Special Features.....................................................14
Menu Languages....................................................................14
Prog Chan (Program Channels).............................................14
Closed Captioning..................................................................15
Sleep Timer............................................................................16
Timer 1 and Timer 2...............................................................16
Picture Adjustments...............................................................17
Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out..................................17
Favorite Channels and Captions............................................18
Lock........................................................................................19
Troubleshooting Chart...........................................20Read these instructions completely before operating TV.Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 1999 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America.  All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.  
						

							2 CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations
Your new television has state-of-the-art picture quality and an innovative Dome sound system.
It has a compact elegant styling 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.  
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.
Cabinet and Remote Control
rFor cabinets and remote control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent
solution.  Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
rDo not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products. 
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.Power Source
CT-27XF36C
CT-32XF36C
CT-36XF36C120V AC, 60HzChannel Capability - 181VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-1254 Video Input Jacks1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type8 Audio Input Jacks500mV RMS 47K OhmVideo Output Jack1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type2 Audio Output Jacks0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm2 S-Video Input JacksS-Video (Y-C) Connector 
						

							3 INSTALLATIONInstallation
Television Location
This unit can be used as part of an 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.
rKeep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.
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.
FOR SOME MODELS THAT ARE NON-POLARIZED, THE USE OF AN AC
ADAPTOR CONNECTOR MAY BE NECESSARY.
Cable / Antenna Connection
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.
Cable Connection
Connect the cable supplied by your local cablecompany to ANT1
connection on back of television. Select cable mode and ANT1 in SET UP
menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
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.
•Connect home antenna to ANT1 connection on back of
television. Select TV mode and ANT1 in the SET UP menu
under Prog Chan. Polarized plug  Cable Preset
Cable Mode is preset at the factory.
Antenna users must change to TV mode and
ANT1 in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan.75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TVIncoming Cable from
Cable CompanyIncoming Cable fromHome Antenna 
						

							4 INSTALLATIONOptional Equipment Connections
VCR Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only.
Note:The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR. See
Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.
Viewing a television program
Procedure
1.Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2.Tune the television to the television program you want to view.
Viewing a video
Procedure
rOption A
1.Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2.Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3.Begin the video.
rOption B
1.Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2.Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3.Begin the video.
Recording a television program
Procedure
rOption A (Recording and viewing the same program)
1.Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2.Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3.Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4.Begin recording.
rOption B (Recording one program while viewing another program)
1.Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2.Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3.Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4.Begin recording.
5.Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to TV mode.
6.Tune the television to the television program you want to view. ANT 1SPLIT OUTANT 2 L
RAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEO
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
L RTO 
AUDIO
  AMPCENTER CHANNEL 
INPUTPROG OUTCONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TVL
R AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTANT INPUT
OUTPUTS-VIDEO OUTVCR
CABLES NOT SUPPLIEDIncoming CableUse either the
S-Video or Video
connection.   
						

							5 INSTALLATIONCable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.
Note:The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the cable
box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference
Guide.
Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1.Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2.Tune the television to Channel 3.
3.Using the cable box, tune to the premium (scrambled) cable channel you want to view.
Note:To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see
Special Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP
menu under Prog Chan. ANT INPUT ANT OUTPUTCABLE BOXANT 1SPLIT OUTANT 2 L RAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEO
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
L RTO 
AUDIO
  AMPCENTER CHANNEL 
INPUTPROG OUTCONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
CABLES NOT SUPPLIEDIncoming Cable 
						

							6 INSTALLATIONVCR and Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.
Note:The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR and
the cable box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick
Reference Guide.
Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1.Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2.Tune the television to Channel 3.
3.Using the cable box, tune to the premium (scrambled) cable channel you want to view.
Note:To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see
Special Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP
menu under Prog Chan.  
Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel 
Procedure
1.Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2.Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3.Turn the VCR ON.
4.Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the back of VCR.
5.Using your cable box, tune to the premium (scrambled) cable channel you want to
record.
6.Begin recording.
Note:To view a different channel while recording:
•Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. 
•Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode.
•Tune the television to a television program (except another premium (scrambled)
cable channel).L
R AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUTVCRIncoming Cable CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TVANT 1SPLIT OUTANT 2 L RAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEO
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
L RTO 
AUDIO
  AMPCENTER CHANNEL 
INPUTPROG OUTUse either the
S-Video or Video
connection.  CABLE BOXANT INPUT
OUTPUTANT INPUT ANT OUTPUT 
						

							7 INSTALLATIONAdditional Equipment Connections
Push to open the front panel of the television to use the Audio/Video input jacks for optional
equipment.  Press the TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO 4 input mode.
A second VCR, a video disc player, video game equipment and DSS equipment can also be
connected to the video inputs.  See the optional equipmentmanual for details.
Procedure
1.Connect equipment to rear or front Audio/Video input jacks.
2.Select the corresponding video input by pressing TV/VIDEO button.
3.Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.
Note:The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. It overrides other
VIDEO connections. Use INPUT 1, AUDIO R and L with S-VIDEO
connection.
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO
AMP connections on back of television.
Note:TO AUDIO AMP connections cannot be connected directly to
externalspeakers.
Audio Adjustments
1.Select SPEAKERS ON located in the onscreen AUDIO menu . 
2.Set amplifier volume to minimum.
3.Adjust television volume to desired level.
4.Adjust amplifier volume to match the television.
5.Select  SPEAKERS OFF & Variable Audio Out from AUDIO menu. 
6.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.
Program Out Connection (PROG OUT)
To use the television audio and video with optional equipment, connect the PROG OUT and TO
AUDIO AMP connections on the back of the television.
Procedure
1.Connect optional equipment to PROG OUT and TO AUDIO AMP terminals.
2.PROG OUT terminal display is the same as on screen display.
3.See optional equipment manual for futher instructions for recording and monitoring.VIDEOL- AUDIO -RINPUT 4 CONNECTIONS ON FRONT OF TV 
						

							8 INSTALLATIONHome Theater Connection
Your television’s internal speakers can be connected as the center channel of a surround sound
home theater system.  Connect a surround sound amplifier (center channel speaker output) to
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT on the back of the television, as shown.   DOLBY* CENTER MODE &
FIXED AUDIO OUT must be selected in the AUDIO Roller Guide Menu™** under SPEAKERS. 
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
(1) Push and hold 
down button.
(2) Insert bare wire 
into hole and 
release button.ANT 1SPLIT OUTANT 2 L RAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEO
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
L RTO 
AUDIO
  AMPCENTER CHANNEL 
INPUTPROG OUTTVListener   TV Speakers
Center ChannelRight Front
  Speaker Left Front
Speaker
      Left Rear 
Surround Speaker    Right Rear 
Surround Speaker Surround Amplifier       Video Component     VCR** U.S. Patent PendingTV*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.