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							-2-Important:
Changes or modification not expressly
approved by Matsushita Television
Company, Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. Notice from the FCC:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FEATURECHART
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
MODELS
CT-1388YD
CT-1389VYD
CT-2088YD
CT-2089VYD
CT-2788YD
CT-2789VYD
FEATURES
Bilingual menu E/S
 
 




181 Channels



Closed Captioning
 
 




V-Chip Program Lock



Remote (TV only)



Control Panel Lock
 
 




Auto Power On Menu
 
 




Stereo

Bass/Treble/Balance


SAP

AI sound

Surround Sound


Variable Audio Out

Fixed Audio Out

Earphone jack

 
						

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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 may be
found on the back of the unit. 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 is available for U.S. customers at:
www.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.
Cabinet and Remote Control
• Use a soft cloth dampened with water or a
mild detergent solution. Do not use
benzene, thinner, or other petroleum
based cleaners.
• Wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. Avoid
excessive moisture.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
or obligation.
CONGRATULATIONS
Specifications
Power Source
CT-1388YD, CT-1389VYD (0.9A)
CT-2088YD, CT-2089VYD (1.3A)
CT-2788YD, CT-2789VYD (1.8A)120V AC,
60Hz
Channel Capability - 181(CT-1389VYD, CT-2089VYD and
CT-2789VYD only)VHF-12;
UHF-56;
Cable-113
1 Video Input Jack
(CT-2788YD and CT-2789VYD)
3 Video Input Jacks
(CT-1388YD,CT-1389VYD.
CT-2088YD and CT-2089VYD)1Vp-p,
75 Ohm,
BNC Jack
Ty p e
1 (set) Audio Input Jack
(CT-2788YD and CT-2789VYD)
3 Audio Input Jacks
(CT-1388YD, CT-1389VYD,
CT-2088YD and CT-2089VYD)500mV RMS
47K Ohm
Phono Jack
Ty p e
1 Video Output Jack
(CT-2788YD and CT-2789VYD)
3 Video Output Jacks
(CT-1388YD, CT-1389VYD,
CT-2088YD and CT-2089VYD)BNC Jack
Ty p e
1 (set) Audio Output Jack
(CT-2788YD and CT-2789VYD)
3 Audio Output Jacks
(CT-1388YD, CT-1389VYD,
CT-2088YD and CT-2089VYD)Phono Jack
Ty p e
Video Monitor Output JackBNC Jack
Ty p e
Audio Monitor Output JackPhono Jack
Ty p e
S-Video In/Out JacksY- C
Connector
Earphone Jack
(CT-1388YD and CT-1389VYD)1/8” mini
plug Type
Television Location
This unit is intended to be used with an
entertainment center. Consult your dealer for
available options.

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.

Avoid magnetic equipment, including motors,
fans, or external speakers.
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:MAKE SURE PLUG
IS INSERTED FULLY INTO
RECEPTACLE.
This product is equipped with
a three-wire ground type plug -
a plug with two blades and a
third pin which is round. This
plug will only fit into a
grounding type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.DO
NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE
GROUNDING TYPE PLUG.
Batteries
• Replace batteries in pairs.
• Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon with
alkaline).
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, disassemble,
heat, or burn used batteries.
Cable / Antenna
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna
connection are 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.
INSTALLATION
3WireGroundplug
75 Ohms VHF/UHF
on back of TV
Incoming Cable from Cable Company
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION


FEATURE
CHART

CONGRATULATIONS


CARE AND
CLEANING


SPECIFICATIONS


INSTALLATION


CABLE
/ANTENNA

 
						

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Cable / Antenna (Cont.)
Antenna Connection
• For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an
external antenna is required. For best reception
an outdoor antenna is recommended.
• Antenna Mode must be set to TV.
Video/Audio In & Out Connection
Incoming Cable from Home Antenna
CT-1388YD, CT-1389VYD, CT-2088YD and CT-2089VYD
The IN and OUT terminals located on the back of Monitor directly pass the input signals through
the out terminals, so you may monitor or record the external Video/Audio information.
Operation
1. Connect an external Video/Audio source to VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 IN terminals, as
shown.
2. Select the same video mode that the equipment is connected to, by pressing the
TV/VIDEO or VIDEO SELECT button.
3. Connect a Monitor or VCR to the Video/Audio out terminals as shown. The out terminals
will provide the same signals as the input terminals for monitoring or recording.
Note:Video/Audio 1, 2 and 3 input and output terminals will operate whether the Monitor is ON or OFF.
VIDEO 3
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHWIN
OUT S-VIDEO
IN OUT
VIDEO 2
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
IN OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
IN OUT
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
OR
VCR Monitor
External Audio/Video Equipment
OPTIONALEQUIPMENTCONNECTION
Note:Cable mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change to antenna mode in Set Up menu. 
						

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S-Video In & Out Connection
CT-1388YD, CT-1389VYD, CT-2088YD and CT-2089VYD
The S-Video IN and OUT terminals located on the back of Monitor directly pass the input signals
through the out terminals, so you may monitor or record the external video/audio information.
Notes:
• Only Video 3 audio in and out may be used with S-Video operation.
• Connection of optional S-Video jack will override the standard Video Input 3 BNC connector.
• S-Video IN and OUT terminals will operate whether the Monitor is ON or OFF.
Operation
1. Connect S -VIDEO input to a external audio/video source as shown.
2. Connect video 3 audio in jack as shown.
3. Press the TV/VIDEO or VIDEO SELECT button to select video 3 mode.
4. Connect S -VIDEO out to a monitor or VCR as shown.
5. Connect video 3 audio out jack as shown.
6. The output terminals will provide the same signals as the input terminals for monitoring or
recording.
VIDEO 3
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHWIN
OUT S-VIDEO
IN OUT
VIDEO 2
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
IN OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
IN OUT
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
Monitor Monitor
VCR
OR External Audio/Video Equipment
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
IN
OUT S-VIDEOR
L
OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
R
L
INPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
R
L
OR
Monitor VCR
CABLE
/ANTENNA CONT
.
VHF
/UHF
ANTENNA

OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
CONNECTIONS


Monitor Out Connection
The Monitor out terminals will output video and audio signals being displayed onsrceen.
Connect the Monitor out terminals as shown above for models CT-1388VD, CT-1389VYD,
CT-2088VD, and CT-2089VYD. Connect the Monitor Out terminals as shown below for models
CT-2788YD and CT-2789VYD.
Note:The Monitor Out terminals only operate when the monitor is on. 
						

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Video/Audio In & Out Connection
CT-2788YD and CT-2789VYD
The IN and OUT terminals located on the back of Monitor directly pass the input signals through the out
terminals, so you may monitor or record the external video/audio information.
Operation
1. Connect an external video/audio source to the Monitor video/audio input terminals as shown.
2. Select video mode by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.
3. Connect an external video/audio source (Monitor or VCR) to the video/audio
output terminals as shown.
4. The output terminals will provide the same signals as the input terminals for monitoring or
recording.
Note:Video/Audio IN and OUT terminals will operate whether the Monitor is ON or OFF.
S-Video In & Out Connection
CT-2788YD and CT-2789VYD
The IN and OUT terminals located on the back of Monitor directly pass the input signals through the out
terminals, so you may monitor or record the external video/audio information.
Note:Video/Audio IN and OUT terminals will operate whether the Monitor is ON or OFF.
• S-Video connection is optional and overrides the standard Video connection when connected.
Operation
1. Connect an external video/audio source to the Monitor Input terminals as shown.
2. Select video mode by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.
3. Connect audio output to external video/audio source (Monitor or VCR) terminals as shown.
4. The output terminals will provide the same signals as the input terminals for monitoring or
recording.
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
IN
OUT S-VIDEORL
OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
RL
INPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
RL
OR
Monitor VCR
External Audio/Video Equipment
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
IN
OUT S-VIDEOR
L
OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
R
L
INPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUTO 75 /HIGHW
R
L
External Audio/Video Equipment
OR
MonitorVCR 
						

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This Monitor has an Auto Power On feature which automatically turns the unit ON when AC power is
supplied. This feature initiates the Monitor to turn On automatically when using it with other equipment to a
main power switch. (Such as: AC power strip or when plugged directly into the back of another video
equipment.) Once the initial power has been supplied and the Monitor turns ON, the POWER switch
located on the front of the Monitor may be used to turn the Monitor OFF and ON as desired.
Procedure
1. Press Action button.
2. Press CH
/and VOL/buttons to highlight the Set-up Icon.
3. Press Action button to display Set-up menu.
4. Pressbutton to highlight OTHER ADJ.
5. Pressbutton to highlight AUTO POWER ON.
6. Press VOLbutton to select SET or OFF.
Note:When this feature is activated (on), the Timer features will be disabled.

Procedure
With the Monitor turned on, press the ACTION and VOL RIGHT ()buttons on the control panel
simultaneously, thenquicklypress the ACTION and UP (
) buttons simultaneously. This will activate the
Keyboard Lock feature. To deactivate repeat procedure.
Note:There will be no onscreen display.
To confirm if the Control Panel Lock feature is activated, press any button other than the POWER button
(the Power button is never disabled).
AUTOPOWERONFEATURE
CONTROLPANELLOCKFEATURE
on off
Monitor AC Plug
AC Power Strip
SET UP
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
PROG CHAN
CC
OTHER ADJ.
AUTO POWER ON OFF
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
CONNECTIONS CONT
.

AUTO
POWER
ONFEATURE

CONTROL
PANEL
LOCK
FEATURE

 
						

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BROADCAST AND TELEVISION SYSTEMS
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Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
3330 Cahuenga Boulevard West, Los Angeles, CA 90068
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.
WARNING
WARNING:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Read these instructions completely before operating TV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2001 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
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BROADCAST
AND
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SYSTEMS
COMPANY

SAFETY
WARNING


FCC NOTE:
This unit has been tested and found to comply with limits for a class B digital device unit, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
						

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CH / VOL Buttons
Press theCH(channel) orVOL(volume)
buttons to select an icon. Use the CH buttons
to highlight the desired features. Use VOL
buttons to select and adjust features.
Remote Control
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide
is located in the package provided with the
TV.
Remote Navigation Buttons
VOL VOLCH
CH
ACTION Button
Press theACTIONbutton to display the Main
Menu and Sub Menus. Press theACTION
button repeatedly to exit.
Note:Models CT-1388YD and CT-2088YD do
not display AUDIO, CHANNELS or
LOCK icons in the Main Menu. Models
CT-1389VYD and CT-2089VYD do not
display AUDIO icon. Model CT-2788YD
does not display CHANNELS or LOCK
icons.
MAINMENU
MAINMENUFEATURECHART
MENUDESCRIPTION
SET UP
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
Select English or Español (Spanish) menu.
PROG CHAN

MODE - Select Cable or TV.

AUTO PROGRAM - Automatically program
channels having a signal into memory.

MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or delete
channels from memory.
CC MODE

CC MODE - Select C1 or C2 for Closed
Captioning display. Select OFF to display
closed captioning when MUTE button is
pressed.
OTHER ADJ.

AUTO POWER ON - Automatically turns the
unit ON when AC power is supplied.
Note:When this feature is activated (on), the Timer
features will be disabled.

AUDIO
(CT-2788YD and
CT-2789VYD only)
AUDIO ADJ.

MODE for:
• STEREO - Two channel audio reception.
• SAP - (Second Audio Program) Tune to
the alternate audio channel if available in
your area (bilingual or descriptive audio).
Note:SAP is not available in CT-2788YD.• MONO - One channel audio. Use when
stereo signal is weak.

BASS - Increase or decrease the bass
response.

TREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble response.
BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right speaker volume.
NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE, and BALANCE to
factory default.
Main Menu 
						

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OTHER ADJ.

AI SOUND - Automatically maintain constant
volume between programs and commercials.
(AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode.)
Note:AI Sound feature is not available in
CT-2788YD)
SURROUND
MODE - Enhances audio response when listing
to stereo.
SPEAKERS

ON - TV SPEAKERS operate normally.

OFF&VARIABLE AUDIO OUT - TV Speakers
OFF, sound is adjustable from TV.

OFF&FIXED AUDIO OUT- TV Speakers OFF,
sound is adjustable from External Amplifier.
Note:OFF & VARIABLE and OFF & FIXED AUDIO
OUT features available on model CT-2789VYD
only.
CHANNELS
CHANNEL CAPTION
MANUAL CAPTION - Provide labels for up to
30 stations using up to four characters for each
station.
TIMER
CLOCK SET
When entered, TIME will display on screen after
pressing POWER button, RECALL button, or
changing channels.
SLEEP TIMER
Set timer to turn off television in 30, 60 or
90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.
PROGRAM TIMER
Program TV to automatically turn on and off at
selected time on a selected channel, daily or
only one day.
PICTURE
VIDEO ADJ.

COLOR - Adjust desired color intensity.
TINT - Adjust natural flesh tones

BRIGHTNESS - Adjust dark areas for crisp
detail.

PICTURE - Adjust white areas of picture.

SHARPNESS - Adjust clarity of outline detail.
NORMAL - Reset all picture adjustments to
factory default settings.
LOCK
LOCK MODE

Program to prevent video games and VCR’s
from being viewed.
Note:For information about Motion Picture Status and
TV Parental Status, see the V-CHIP Parental
Lock manual provided with the TV package.
MENUDESCRIPTION
MAIN
MENU


REMOTE
CONTROL

MAIN
MENU
FEATURE
CHART


MAINMENUFEATURECHARTCONT.