Panasonic CT-13R37S User Manual

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,	PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
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 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.

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 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 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	CT-13R17B
	CT-13R27W
	CT-13R37S

CAUTION

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.

ATTENTION

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

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

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)

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 [phone]

Fax [phone]

3L11601B U	Printed in Thailand
02/05

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

(not supplied)

300 ohm twin-lead wire

Single 75 ohm cable

COMBINER (not supplied)

CATV CONNECTIONS

Incoming CATV

ANT.

Back of TV

	Converter/Descrambler
			ANT.
			Back of TV
	Converter/Descrambler
Splitter	A/B Switch	A	B

For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service	For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service
For basic cable service not requiring a converter/	If you subscribe to a cable service which requires the use of a
descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial	converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the
cable directly to the antenna jack on the back of the	converter/descrambler box and connect the output of the box to
television.	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.

TQB2AA0428

							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
							to constitute a risk of electric shock.
	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
							The exclamation point within an equilateral
		SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER					triangle is intended to alert the user to the
		(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
							presence of important operating and
		PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
							maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
		TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
							literature accompanying the appliance.

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

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

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	ANTENNA
		DISCHARGE UNIT
		(NEC SECTION 810-20)
	ELECTRIC	GROUNDING
	SERVICE
		CONDUCTORS
	EQUIPMENT
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
		GROUND CLAMPS
		POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
		ELECTRODE SYSTEM
		(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

REMOTE CONTROL

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.