Panasonic CT-13R37S User Manual

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, PANASONIC SALES COMP ANY,
DIVISION OF DIVISION OF
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO,
One Panasonic Way INC., Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Color T elevision

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.

TV CATEGORIES ALL PARTS EXCEPT CRT LABOR CRT SERVICE

9”-21” diagonal 1 (ONE) YEAR 90 DAYS 2 (TWO) YEARS CARRY -IN

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 [phone].

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.

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 someone 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 MERCHANT ABILITY, ARE LIMITED T O THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED W ARRANTY.

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 warrantor's 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.

OWNER'S
MANUAL

COLOR TELEVISION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC
Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manu­facturer for the required programming code.

When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" (Cable Television)
mode. If not using CATV, set this menu option to "TV " mode.

For 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)

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

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

CAUTION

ATTENTION

Service in Puerto Rico

CT-13R17B

CT-13R27W

CT-13R37S

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ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONS

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Connect the antenna to the antenna jack.

from Antenna

Single 75 ohm cable

300 ohm twin-lead wire

300-75 OHM MATCHING
TRANSFORMER

300 ohm twin-lead wire

Single 75 ohm cable

CATV CONNECTIONS

Incoming CATV

Converter/Descrambler

Converter/Descrambler

Splitter

For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service

For basic cable service not requiring a converter/
descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial
cable directly to the antenna jack on the back of the
television.

A/B Switch

(not supplied)

COMBINER
(not supplied)

A

B

Printed in Thailand

ANT.

Back of TV

ANT.

Back of TV

For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service

If you subscribe to a cable service which requires the use of a
converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the
converter/descrambler box and connect the output of the box to
the antenna jack on the back of the television. Follow the
connections shown left. Set the television to the output of the
converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the
converter/descrambler box to select channels.

This television has an extended tuning range and can tune
most cable channels without using a cable company
supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer
"premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled.
Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the
use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by
the cable company.

For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable
with Scrambled Premium Channels

If you subscribe to a cable service in which basic cable
channels are unscrambled and premium channels require
the use of a converter/descrambler box, you may wish to
use a two-set signal splitter (sometimes called a "two-set
coupler") and an A/B switch box from the cable installer or
an electronics supply store. Follow the connections shown
left. With the switch in the "B" position, you can directly tune
any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in
the "A" position, tune your TV to the output of the converter/
descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the box
to tune scrambled channels.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

CAUTION:

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.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS- All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before
the unit is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS- The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS-All warnings on the unit
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS- All operating and
use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING- Unplug this unit from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only.

6. ATTACHMENTS- The manufacturer of this
unit does not make any recommendations for
attachments, as they may cause hazards.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE- Do not use this
unit near water. For example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

8. ACCESSORIES- Do not place this unit on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and
serious damage to the unit.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3126A

REMOTE CONTROL

8A.An appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION- Slots and openings in the
cabinet back or bottom are provided for
ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the
unit and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing
the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This unit should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat source. This unit
should not be placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase, or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCE- This unit should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the rating plate. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For units intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION- This
unit is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact your electri­cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug. If your unit is equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, this plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This too, 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.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION- Power­supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.

13. LIGHTNING- To protect your unit during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the unit due to lightning and
power line surges.

14. POWER LINES- An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines, or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.

15. OVERLOADING- Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY- Do not push
objects through any openings in this unit as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in fire or
electric shock. Never spill or spray any type
of liquid into the unit.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING- If an
outside antenna or cable system is con­nected to the unit, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connec­tion to grounding electrodes, and require­ments for the grounding electrode.

18. SERVICING- Do not attempt to service this
unit yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE- Unplug
this unit from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the unit.

c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, as
an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the unit to its normal
operation.

e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change

in performance, this indicates a need for
service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS- When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician uses replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or those that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK- Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this unit, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the unit is in proper operating
condition.

22. HEAT- The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

23. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer's attention to Article 820-40
of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Before using the remote control transmitter, batteries must first be installed.

HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Install two "AA" (penlight size) batteries.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Use two "AA" size penlight batteries (supplied)
for the transmitter. The batteries may last
approximately one year depending on how
much the remote control is used. For best
performance, it is recommended that batteries
should be replaced on a yearly basis, or when
the remote operation becomes erratic. Do not
mix old and new batteries or different types.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

These precautions should be followed when
using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries
specified.

2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when
installing the batteries as indicated in the
battery compartment. Reversed batteries
may cause damage to the device.

3. Do not mix different types of batteries
together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or
old batteries with fresh ones.

4. If the device is not to be used for a long
period of time, remove the batteries to
prevent damage or injury from possible
battery leakage.

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended
to be recharged; they can overheat and
rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer's directions.)

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POWER SOURCE

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a
standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.

AC outlet

Wider Hole
and Blade

Polarized AC Cord Plug
(One blade is wider than
the other)

NOTES:

1. Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than
the specified voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached
power cord only.

2. If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non­polarized AC outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the
blade. It is the user's responsibility to have an
electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

3. If you cause a static discharge when touching the
unit, and the unit fails to function, simply unplug the
unit from the AC outlet, wait a few minutes, and plug
it back in. The unit should return to normal operation.

1. POWER - Press to turn the TV on. Press again to turn the TV off.

2. ACTION - Press to display the On-screen menu function. And also, press to enter or select

information for On-Screen operations.

3. VOL (VOLUME) / - Press to increase, or to decrease the volume level. And
also, press to select the desired setting during On-Screen operations.

4. Direct Channel Selection (0-9) - Allows direct access to any channel.

5. R-TUNE - This button allows you to go back to the previous channel selected by just

pressing R-TUNE. Press this button again to return to the channel you were watching.

6. MUTE - To turn off the sound, press this button once. The TV will be silenced and the
symbol "MUTE" will appear on the screen. The muting feature can be released by
pressing MUTE again or one of the VOL or .

7. CH (CHANNEL) / - Press to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory.
Press to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory. And also, press to select
the desired setting during On-Screen operations.

8. TV/VIDEO - Switches between TV and external input.

9. RECALL - When you press this button, the channel number will appear in the upper right

corner of the screen. Press the button again to remove display from the screen.