Quasar Color Television Sp 2725 Operating Instructions

							V-CHIP MENU OPERATION19 V-CHIP Menu Operation
Note:Refer to page 13 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. 
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.
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. PIP will also be blocked automatically. 
U.S. TV Programs Rating  
 
 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. ?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  to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
?Press  or  to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS.
?Press  to highlight STATUS.
?Press  or  to display U.S TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART. CHVOLVOLCHVOLVOL?Press  to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS ON or OFF.
?Press  to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?VOLCH?Press   to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Selecting “Yes”, NR programs will be received. Selecting “NO”, NR programs
will be blocked. See Customer Caution below.
?Press  to select SETTING.VOLCH?Press    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. VOL 
						

							20 ?V-CHIP MENU OPERATIONU.S. TV Programs Menu Chart (cont’d)   
  
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.  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 CHARTNRNot Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION on previous page.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.FVFANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCEVVIOLENCESSEXLOFFENSIVE LANGUAGEDDIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT?Press  or  to move between different ratings.
?Use  or   to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
Note:See the U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART.
?Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
?Press  to select HOW LONG?
?Press  or  to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.CHCHVOLVOL
ACTIONCHVOLVOL?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  to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
?Press  or  to select U.S. MOVIES.
?Press  to highlight STATUS.
?Press  or  to display U.S MOVIES RATING CHART. CHVOLVOLCHVOLVOL 
						

							V-CHIP MENU OPERATION21  U.S. Movies Menu 
 
U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHARTNR CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA
(NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has
not been rated or rating does not apply.GGENERAL 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-17NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.XADULTS ONLY.?Press  to select U.S. MOVIES ON or OFF.
?Press  to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?VOLCHPress  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.     VOL?Press  or  to move between different ratings.
?Use  or  to select ratings you want to block (RED) and
unblock (GREEN).
Note:See the U.S. MOVIES CHART.
?Press  twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
?Press  to select HOW LONG?
?Press  or  to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.CHCHVOLVOL
ACTIONCHVOLVOL PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked. 
						

							22 ?V-CHIP MENU OPERATIONRating 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.  
 
      
.   
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHARTE Exempt - 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.18ADULTS ONLY?Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy toremember and record it in a safe place.)
?Press  to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
?Press  or  to select CANADIAN ENGLISH.
?Press  to highlight STATUS.
?Press  or  to display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART. CHVOLVOLCHVOLVOL?Press  to select CANADIAN ENGLISH ON or OFF.
?Press  to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?.VOLCHPress  to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.VOL?Press  or  to move between different ratings.
?Use  or  to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock
(GREEN).
Note:See the CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART.
?Press   twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
?Press  to select HOW LONG?.
?Press  or  to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.CHCHVOLVOL
ACTIONCHVOLVOL 
						

							V-CHIP MENU OPERATION23 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 CHARTE 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. ?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  to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
?Press  or  to select CANADIAN FRENCH.
?Press  to highlight STATUS.
?Press  or  to display CANADIAN FRENCH menu rating chart. CHVOLVOLCHVOLVOL?Press  to select CANADIAN FRENCH ON or OFF.
?Press  to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?VOLCHPress  to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.VOL?Press  or  to move between different ratings.
?Use  or  to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock
(GREEN).
Note:See the CANADIAN FRENCH RATING CHART.
?Press    twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
?Press  to select HOW LONG?
?Press  or  to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.CHCHVOLVOL
ACTIONCHVOLVOL 13ANS+, 16ANS+ and 18ANS+ will be blocked 
						

							24 ?TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTTroubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.AUDIOVIDEOSolutionsNoisy Audio Snowy VideoAdjust Antenna Location and ConnectionNoisy AudioMultiple ImageAdjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Lead-in WireNoisy AudioInterferenceMove television from Electrical Appliances, Lights,
Vehicles and Medical EquipmentNo Audio Normal VideoIncrease Volume
Check Mute
Check television SPEAKERS on/off
Change ChannelNoisy AudioNo Video with 
SnowSet TV or Cable Mode Properly
Check Antenna CablesNo AudioNo Video / No PIPCheck 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 OperationNormal AudioNo ColorAdjust Color Settings
Change ChannelWrong AudioNormal VideoCheck Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAPNormal AudioNormal VideoReplace Remote Control BatteriesIntermittent Remote Control Operation? 
						

							LIMITED WARRANTY25 PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF:DIVISION OF:
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICAMATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, 
One Panasonic WayINC.,  Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Quasar 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 CATEGORIESALL PARTS EXCEPT CRTCRT LABORSERVICE
22”-27” diagonal1 (ONE) YEAR2 (TWO) YEARS90 DAYSIN-HOME OR CARRY-INLimited Warranty continued on next page 
						

							26 LIMITED WARRANTYLimited 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 some-
one 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. 
						

							CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY27 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) 768-2910For 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) 
						

							28 INDEXA
AC Power Supply Cord 3
AI Sound 18
Antenna Connection 3
Auto Power On 16
Auto Program 15
Auto Set Up Menu 5
B
Battery Installation 7
Blocking Message 19
Brightness 16
C
Cabinet and Remote Control 2
Cable / Antenna Connection 3
Cable Connection 3
Canadian English 22
Care and Cleaning 2
Caution 3
Channels 15, 18
Clock Set 17
Closed Captioning 16
Codes for Cable Box 12
Codes for DBS 12
Codes for DVD 12
Codes For VCR 11
Color 16
Component Codes 11
Congratulations 2
Customer Record 2
Customer Services 
Directory 27
D
Default Modes For 
Remote Control 10F
Feature Chart 4
Front Control Panel 7
G
Game Lock 18
I
Icon Menu Navigation 13
Icon Menu Operation 15
Icon Menus 14
Installation 3
L
Lock 18
Lock Set 18
M
Main Menu Icons 14
Manual Program 15
Menu Languages 15
Mode Operational Key Chart 8
Mono 18
N
Normal 16
O
Optional Cable Connections 3
Optional Equipment
Connections 6
P
Picture 16
Prog Chan 
(Program Channels) 15
Programming The Remote 10
Programming Without A 
Code 10
R
Rating Systems for Canada 22
Remote Control Operation 7S
SAP 18
Set Up 15
Sharpness 16
Sleep Timer 17
Specifications 2
Stereo 18
T
Television Location 3
Time 17
Timer 17
Tint 16
Troubleshooting Chart 24
TV or Cable 5
U
U.S. Movies 20
U.S. Movies Menu 21
U.S. Movies Ratings Chart 21
U.S. TV Programs 19
U.S. TV Programs Rating 19
V
V-Chip Menu Operation 19
VCR Connection 6
Video Adj. 16
W
Warranty 25 Index