Panasonic CT 20SL13, CT 27SL13 User Manual

Color Television Operating Instructions

Televisor a color Instrucciones de Operación

Télé-couleur Manuel d’utilisation

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WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

FCC CAUTION:

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE:

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.

The Class II insulation symbol (square within a square) indicates that this product has been evaluated and tested to comply with Class II insulation requirements.

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.

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High Definition Sound

Read these instructions completely before operating television. Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Congratulations...............................................2

Customer Record........................................................ 2

Care and Cleaning...................................................... 2

Specifications .............................................................. 2

Feature Chart.............................................................. 2

Installation........................................................3

Television Location ..................................................... 3

Optional Cable Connections....................................... 3

AC Power Supply Cord............................................... 3

Cable / Antenna Connection....................................... 3

Important Information Regarding The Use Of Video

Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed Image Displays.. 3

Initial Set Up Menu...........................................4

Optional Equipment Connections ..................5

VCR ............................................................................ 5

Cable Box ................................................................... 5

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Players. 5

Amplifier (TO AUDIO AMP) ......................................... 5

Front Control Panel..................................................... 5

Remote Control Operation..............................6

Battery Installation...................................................... 6

Operating Components with Remote Control............. 7

Programming the Remote........................................... 8

Programming Without a Code .................................... 8

Component Codes..................................................... 8

Icon Menu Navigation................................... 10

Icon Menu Operation..................................... 11

Set Up..........................................................................11

Picture..........................................................................11

Timer............................................................................12

Channels......................................................................12

Audio............................................................................13

Lock .............................................................................13

V-Chip Menu Operation ................................ 14

Troubleshooting Chart.................................. 17

Index............................................................... 18

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Note: The warranty and service center information is located in the back of this manual.

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CON GRATULATIONS

Congratulations

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 are located on the back of the TV. 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 for U.S. customers is available at: www.prodreg.com/panasonic.

Model

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Number Serial

Number

Care and Cleaning

Screen (Turn TV Off)

• Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean cloth.

• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

• Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Note: Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid directly on the

screen.

Cabinet and Remote Control

• For cabinets and remote control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution.

• Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

• Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Power Source

CT-20SL13 (1.9A) CT-24SL13 (2.4A) CT-24SL13U (2.4A) CT-27SL13 (2.4A) CT-27SL13U (2.5A) CT-27SL13M (2.5A) CT-27SL13MU (2.5A)

Channel Capability - 181

Video Input Jacks

Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm

Audio Output Jacks 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

Component Input (Y / PB / PR)

S-Video Input Jacks S-Video (Y-C) Connector

120V AC, 60Hz

VHF-12; UHF-56;

Cable-113

1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono

Jack Type

75 Ohm, Phono Jack

Type

Feature Chart

MODELS

FEATURES

MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR

CHANNEL INFO BANNER

VIDEO INPUT PICTURE MEMORY

VELOCITYMODULATION

VIDEO INPUT SKIP

CLOSED CAPTIONING

V-CHIP CAPABILITY

VIDEO NORM

AUDIO NORM

STEREO

BBE

AI SOUND

BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE

SURROUND

A/V IN (REAR/FRONT)

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO INPUT

COMPONENT INPUT

HEADPHONE JACK

CT-20SL13

CT-24SL13

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(2/1) 3 (2/1) 3 (2/1)

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CT-27SL13

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Installation

INSTALLATION

Television Location

Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of your television.

• 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.

• Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.

WARNING: Use this television receiver only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. In order to avoid injury to children, never place your television receiver on a piece of furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child leaning on it, pulling on it, standing on it, or climbing on it. A falling television can cause serious injury or even death.

CT-27SL13, CT-27SL13U:

CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-27SL33T stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

Cable / Antenna Connection

For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.

Cable Connection

Connect the cable supplied by your local cablecompany.

Note: A cable converter box may be

required for proper reception. Check with your local cable companyforcompatibility requirements.

Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

Antenna Connections

• For proper reception of VHF/ UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended.

Note: Cable Mode is preset at the

factory. Antenna users must change to TV Mode in the Set Upmenu under Prog Chan.

Incoming Cable from

Home Antenna

Important Information Regarding The Use Of Video Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed Image Displays.

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CT-27SL13M, CT-27SL13MU:

CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-27SL33T stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

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: 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.

PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT, OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.

Polarized plug

WARNING: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from viewing a fixed image is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty.

This television is designed to display constantly moving images on the screen. Continuous viewing of stationary images such as letterbox pictures on standard screen TVs (with top/bottom bars), nonexpanded standard (4:3) pictures on wide screen TVs (with side bars shown on each side of an image), stock market report bars (ticker running at the bottom of the screen), video game patterns, fixed scoreboards, bright station logos, on-line (Internet) or repetitive computer style patterns should be limited.

The extended use of fixed image program material can cause permanent picture tube damage, shown as a “shadow image” viewable on normal programs. This type of irreversible picture tube deterioration can be limited by performing the following steps:

• Do not display a fixed image for extended periods of time.

• Turn the power off when not in use.

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IN ITIAL SET UP MENU

Initial Set Up Menu

For your convenience, Auto Set up menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed, follow the menus and procedures for setting up the features.

IDIOMA/LANGUE

To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.

Procedure

• Press VOL u to select English, Spanish or French.

ENGLISH

MODE

To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source.

Procedure

• Press VOL u to select TV or CABLE.

AUTO PROGRAM

To automatically program all channels with a signal.

Procedure

• Press VOL u to start Auto Programming.

TILT CORRECTION (some models)

This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to earth’s magnetic field in the area.

Procedure

• Press VOL u to display sub-menu.

• Press t VOL or VOL u to adjust picture tilt.

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Optional Equipment Connections

Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied

codes to operate the optional equipment. Please refer to page 8 for instructions.

VCR Connection

VCR’s, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected to the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for more information.

Note: VIDEO 1 input is a dual-purpose input. It is primarily

intended for connection with 480i devices such as a DVD player using the Y PB PR component video jacks and

Audio L & R jacks. However, it can also be connected to conventional composite video sources such as a VCR, using only the Y/Video jack and Audio L & R jacks. The on-screen label will display Component or Video 1 depending on which source is connected.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player Connection

Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to the back of your TV.

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Notes:

• There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Separate component color inputs provide luminance and color separation. Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs.

• Select DTV-STB to 480i output mode. TV set can receive 480i signal only.

Procedure

• Connect equipment as shown to front or rear Audio/ Video input jacks.

• Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.

• Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

Note: Do not connect S-VIDEO and VIDEO signal to INPUT 2

at the same time. If both are connected, signal interference will result. Use either the S-VIDEO or the Video signal only.

Cable Box Connection

Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a Cable Box.

Procedure

• Tune the television to channel 3 or 4 depending on the RF out setting of the cable box.

• Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view.

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)

Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to a stereo system.

Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals can not be connected directly

to externalspeakers.

Audio Adjustments

• Select TV SPEAKERS ON from AUDIO menu.

• Set amplifier volume to minimum.

• Adjust television volume to desired level.

• Adjust amplifier volume to match the television.

• Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu.

• 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.

Front Control Panel

Use the front panel of the television to use the TV without remote or to use the Audio/Video input jacks for optional equipment.

Procedure

• Press TV/VIDEO to select VIDEO 3 input mode.

Note: The front control panel can be used to access menus

and switch video mode when the remote control is not available.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Remote Control Operation

POWER

Press to turn ON and OFF.

Press to select remote operation.

SAP

Press to select audio modes (Stereo, SAP or Mono).

VOL VOL

Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in menus.

ACTION

ENGLISH

Press to access menus.

MUTE

Press to mute sound. Press to display and cancel CC (Closed Caption).

TV/VIDEO

Press to select TV or Video mode.

Press to access DBS or DVD menus.

1 2 4

8 0

Press numeric keypad to select any channel.

R-TUNE

CH CH

Press to select next or previous channel and navigate in menus.

RECALL

Press to display time, channel, sleep timer, and other options.

GUIDE

DBS functions button.

EXIT

DBS functions button.

PROG

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EUR7613Z60

Press to enter the minor number in a compound channel number (DBS mode only).

REW

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

REC

VCR /DBS CH

Press to switch to previously viewed channel or video mode.

Battery Installation

Use two AA batteries:

Remove battery cover by pushing in and up neararrow. Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs. Replace the battery cover.

TV/VCR

Component function buttons

Precautions

• Replace batteries in pairs.

• Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon with alkaline).

• Do not recharge, heat, short-circuit, disassemble, or burn batteries.

Note: Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and

corrosion that will damage the Remote Control.

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Operating Components with Remote Control

EXIT

PROG

Note: Refer to page 8 for programming Remote Control

procedure.

Operating a VCR

Program the remote control to use with VCR.

TO DO THIS... PRESS

Turn on/off

POWER

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Operating a DBS

Program the remote control to use with DBS.

TO DO THIS... PRESS

Turn on/off

Display DBS menu

POWER

ACTION

Select TV Input mode for VCR

Change Channels up/down

TV/VIDEO

VCR/DBS CH

REC

Record

Play

Stop

Fast Forward

Rewind the Tape

Pause

PLAY

STOP

REW

PAUSE

TV/VCR

Change to TV or VCR Mode

On screen VCR Display

RECALL

Operating a CABLE BOX

Program the remote control to use with Cable Box.

TO DO THIS... PRESS

Turn on/off

POWER

Menu Navigation

Select a Channel

Program Information

Back to previous channel

Select next page up/down

809

RECALL

R-TUNE

VCR/DBS CH

Exit menus

Display program Guide

GUIDE

Minor channel numbers

Operating a DVD

Program the remote control to use with DVD

TO DO THIS... PRESS

Turn on/off

POWER

VOL VOL

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Select a Channel

Change Channels Up/Down

Back to previous channel

1 2 4 7

R-TUNE

CH CH

Next/Previous Chapter

DVD Display

Skip Search Reverse

Skip Search Fast Forward

Play

Open/Close

Stop

Still

Slow +/-

CH CH

RECALL

REW

PLAY

TV/VCR

STOP

PAUSE

VCR/DBS CH

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

ACTION

Programming The Remote

The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers’ components, using the component function buttons for VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with or without a code for the component.

Device Operates Default

TV TV (Panasonic Only) Panasonic Code DBS/CBL DBS\CBL (Preset) Panasonic DBS Code VCR VCR (Preset) Panasonic Code DVD DVD (Preset) Panasonic Code

Note: Determine the manufacturer of the component and look

in the table for the code (found on page 9).

Procedure

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• Confirm that the external component is plugged and operating.

• Turn the component off.

• Press and together, for at least 5

seconds.

• Press appropriate component button on the Remote Control VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS.

• Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control numeric keypad (0 ~ 9 buttons).

• Press the Remote Control to test the component. If the procedure was successful, the

component will turnon.

Note: If the component does not operate with the Remote

Control, repeat the procedure using another code. (Some brands have multiple codes). If an incorrect code is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than 30 seconds, the programming will fail.

POWER

Programming Without A Code

This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”

• Confirm that the external component is plugged in

and on.

• Turn the component off.

• Press and together, for at least 5

seconds.

• Press appropriate component button on the

Remote Control.

• Press VOL u to move forward to the next code.

Press t VOL to move backward.

• Press the Remote Control to test the

component. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on.

Note: Repeat the above steps until the component code is

found. It may take many attempts before the correct code isfound.

• After the code is found, press to store the

code.

POWER

ACTION

Component Codes

The Universal Remote Control is capable of operating many component brands after entering a code. Some components may not operate because the codes are not available due to limited memory. The Universal Remote Control does not control all features found in each model.

Write the code numbers from tables in this space. This will serve as a reference if you need to program your Remote Control.

VCR CABLE DVD

DBS

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Component Codes (cont.)

Codes For VCR

Brand Code

Admiral Aiwa 332 Akai 314, 315, 316, 329 Audio

Dynamic Bell & Howell 305, 313 Broksonic 320, 326 Canon 323, 325 CCE 343 Citizen 306 Craig 305, 306, 329 Curtis Mathes 324, 345 Daewoo 301, 324, 343 DBX 310, 311, 339 Dimensia 345

Emerson

Fisher Funai 320, 326, 334

GE 324, 333, 345 Goldstar 306 Gradiente 334 Hitachi 300, 323, 345 Instant Replay 323, 324 Jensen 339 JVC 310, 311, 334, 339 Kenwood 306, 310, 311, 339

LXI Magnavox 323, 324, 331

Marantz 310, 311, 339 Marta 306 Memorex 309, 324

MGA Minolta 300, 345 Mitsubishi Multitech 304, 347

NEC 310,311, 334, 339 Olympic 323, 324 Optimus 306, 321, 328, 335

Orion 320, 326 Panasonic 321,322, 323, 324

335

311, 339

303, 319, 320, 325, 326, 343

305, 307, 308, 309, 313

300, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309

338, 340, 341, 347, 348

J.C. Penney Pentax 300,311, 345 Philco Philips 323, 324, 331

Pioneer 323

Proscan

Quasar 321, 322, 323, 324 Radio Shack

RCA

Realistic Samsung 302, 304, 333

Sansui 320, 326, 339, 352 Sanyo 305, 309, 313

Scott

Sears Sharp 335, 336

Shintom 317 Signature

2000 Singer 337 Sony 328, 329, 330 Sylvania 331, 324, 331 Tashiro 306 Tatung 310, 311, 339 Teac 310, 311, 339 Technics 321, 322, 323, 324 Teknika 324 Toshiba 301, 346 Vector

Research Wards Yamaha 305, 310, 311, 339

Zenith 306,344

Codes For VCR (cont.)

Brand Code

300,305, 310, 311, 324, 339, 345

320, 323, 324, 326, 331, 343

300, 301, 302, 323, 324, 331, 333, 345, 346

305, 309, 324, 333, 336, 340

300, 301,302, 323, 324, 331, 333, 345, 346

305, 309, 324, 336, 340

301, 302, 304, 309, 320, 326, 338, 340, 347, 348

300, 305, 306, 307, 308

335

311 306, 309, 335, 336,

344

Codes For Cable Box

Brand Code

ABC 224 Archer 225, 232 Cableview 205, 232 Citizen 205, 222 Curtis 212, 213 Diamond 224, 225, 232 Eagle 229 Eastern 234 GC Brand 205,232 Gemini 222

General Instrument/ Jerrold

Hamlin

Hitachi 203, 224 Macom 203, 204, 205 Magnavox 233 Memorex 230 Movietime 205, 232 Oak 202, 237,239 Panasonic 209, 210, 214

Philips Pioneer 201, 216

Pulsar 205, 232 Puser

RCA 215 Realistic 232

Regal

Regency 234 Rembrandt 205, 232, 237 Samsung 205 Scientific Atlanta 211, 212, 213 Slmark 201, 205 Sprucer 205, 210 Stargate 205, 232 Teleview 201, 205 Texscan 244 Tocom 235 Toshiba 204 Unika 225, 232 Universal 222, 232 Videoway 206 Viewstar 229, 230 Zenith 200, 217

211, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227

212, 218, 240, 241, 242, 245

206, 207, 228, 229, 230

232

212, 218, 240, 241, 242, 245

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Zenith / Drake Satellite

Codes For DBS

Brand Code

Dish Network (Echostar)

Echo Star 105 Express VU 105, 115 G.E. 106 G.I. (General

Instrument) Gradiente 114 Hitachi 103, 111, 112 HNS (Hughes) 103 Magnavox 101, 102

Panasonic Philips 101, 102 Primestar 108

Proscan

RCA Sony 107

Star Choice 103, 108 Toshiba 100 Uniden 101, 102

Codes For DVD

Brand Code

Denon 100 Ferguson 101 JVC 109 Mitsubishi 105 Nordmende 101 Panasonic 100 Philips 103 Pioneer 102 RCA 101

Saba Samsung 110 Sharp 108 Sony 104 Technics 100 Thomson 101 Toshiba 103 Yamaha 100 Zenith 107

200

105, 115, 116

108

104

106, 109, 110, 113

101

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IC ON MENU NAVIGATION

Icon Menu Navigation

Press to display the Icons.

Press to select desired icon.

EXIT

ENGLISH

EXIT

Press to display selected

Icon features.

Press to select feature.

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Press

Press repeatedly to exit menus.

to adjust or activate feature.

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NORMAL PICTURE

Icon Menu Operation

Note: Refer to page 10 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.

SET UP

IDIOMA/LANGUE (Menu Languages)

r MODE - Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu

language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French).

Note: While highlighted, press VOL u to select English,

Spanish or French.

PROG CHAN (Program Channels)

Note: While highlighted, press VOL u to select or activate

features.

r MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode

depending on the signal source.

r AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all

channels with a signal.

r MANUAL PROGRAM - To manually add or delete

channels.

Note: Use Remote numeric keypad to enter channel numbers

in Manual Program sub menu.

(CLOSED CAPTIONING)

ICON MENU OPERATION

• C1 - For video related information to be displayed, up to 4 lines onscreen at a time. (It does not block relevant parts of the picture). Text may be in any language.

• C2 - For other modes of video related information.

Note: C1 mode is recommended for viewing Closed Caption.

Other Adjustments

Note: While highlighted, press VOL u to select or activate

features.

r AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at

the same time as the Cable box or other components or select OFF.

r CHAN BANNER - Select ON to display onscreen

banner when changing channels.

ENGLISH

PICTURE

Note: While highlighted, press VOL u to select or adjust

features.

VIDEO ADJ.

r COLOR - Adjusts desired color intensity. r TINT - Adjusts natural flesh tones. r BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts dark areas of picture. r PICTURE - Adjusts white areas of picture. r SHARPNESS - Adjusts clarity of outline detail. r NORMAL - Reset adjustments to factory default

settings.

Note: Video adjustments can be individually set for each video

input mode.

This television contains a built-in decoder that displays

(Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or colored letters on black background). It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information. The program viewed must include Closed Captioning for the feature to work.

Note: While highlighted, press VOL u to select modes.

r ON MUTE - Activates the onscreen Closed

Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote control is pressed. To deactivate press MUTE button again.

r MODE - Activates the onscreen Closed Caption

feature by selecting one of the following modes.

• OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired.

OTHER ADJ.

Note: While highlighted, press VOL u to select or activate

feature.

• COLOR TEMP (temperature) - To increase or decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal preferences.

• VM(VELOCITYMODULATION)-Increasepicture sharpness and provides crisp white to black transitions.

Note: The VM function is only available on the 24-inch and 27-inch

units.

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IC ON MENU OPERATION

TIMER

SLEEP

r How Long? - Select 30, 60 or 90 minutes for TV to turn

off. Select NO to turn off Sleep timer.

TIMER

Select the timer to turn the television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days. Time

ENGLISH

must be entered in CLOCK SET to operate the TIMER features.

Procedure

• Use the VOL u and CH q to set day, On Time, Off Time and Channel number, then use the VOL u to activate.

CHANNELS

CAPTION

r MANUAL CAPTION - To enter numbers and captions

manually.

Note: Use the remote numeric keypad to select desired

channel (refer to your local TV guide).

r INPUT LABEL - To label video input connections for

onscreen display.

Procedure

• Press VOL u to display the next menu.

• Press CH q or CH p to move cursor.

• Press t VOL or VOL u to select desired preset input label (see chart below).

Notes:

• The television automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes when turned ON by the TIMER. If the OFF time is selected or if a key is pressed, the automatic OFF after 90 minutes will becancelled.

• The TIMER is active when the television is OFF or ON. The television will switch to the selected channel at the selected time set in the TIMER.

CLOCK SET

r TIME - Set the time of the day. r DAY - Set the day of the week.

Procedure

Note: Use t VOL , VOL u and CH q to set time and day.

INPUT LABEL CHART

PRESET

LABELS

VCR Select when VCR is connected to video input. DVD Select when DVD is connected to video input.

SKIP

CABLE DBS Select when DBS is connected to video input. DTV STB PVR(Personal

Video Recorder) GAME AUX Select when other components are connected.

_____ Select to delete input label.

Select when digital TV set-top-box is connected

Select when a personal video recorder is

REASON FOR SELECTING

Select to skip unused video input when

pressing TV/VIDEO button.

Select when CABLE box is connected

Select when Video GAME is connected

to video input.

connected to video input.

to video input.

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ICON MENU OPERATION

AUDIO

AUDIO ADJ.

r MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio

Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is weak).

r BASS - Increase or decrease the bass response. r TREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble response. r BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right speaker volume. r NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE

adjustments to factory default settings.

OTHER ADJ.

r AI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels across all

channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode).

r BBE® - Sound technology enhances speech

intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of musical passages to provide outstanding natural sound.

Procedure

• Press VOL u to select On or OFF.

LOCK

MODE

r LOCK SET - To prevent video games, VCR tapes and

all channels and video modes from being viewed.

Notes:

• Use the remote numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code (Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place).

• If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the LOCK setup.

• If you select CHANGE CODE, and you change your code from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new code becomes the controlling code.

Procedure

• Press VOL u to select.

• OFF - Turns Lock function off.

• GAME - Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.

• CHANNEL - Lock up to four channels.

• ALL - Locks all channels and video inputs.

ENGLISH

SURROUND

r MODE - Enhances audio response when listening to

stereo.

Procedure

• Press VOL u to select On or OFF.

SPEAKERS

r SPEAKERS - This feature is used when connecting to

an external amplifier.

Procedure

• Press VOL u to select.

• ON - TV speakers operate normally.

• OFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio adjustable by television.

• OFF & Fixed Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio adjustable by the external amplifier only.

• Press twice.

ACTION

• Press CH q to highlight HOW LONG?

• Press VOL u to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48 Hours or ALWAYS.

Note: If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked

channel or video input is selected, the message LOCKED displays in the upper left corner of the TV screen.

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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION

V-Chip Menu Operation

Procedure

• 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 CH q to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.

• Press t VOL or VOL u to select desired option: U.S. TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or Canadian French.

• Press CH q to highlight STATUS.

• Press t VOL or VOL u to display desired rating chart: U.S. TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or Canadian French.

• Press VOL u to select ON or OFF.

• Press CH q to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? for U.S.

ENGLISH

TV Programs and U.S. Movies or VIEW E PROGRAMS for Canadian English and Canadian French.

• Press VOL u to select YES or NO.

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.This innovation allows parents to block various types of movies and video tapes at their discretion.

Note: Selecting “Yes”, NR programs will be received. Selecting

“NO”, NR programs will be blocked (See Customer Caution right).

Procedure

• Press CH q to select SETTING.

• Press VOL u 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.

• Press CH q or CH p to move between different ratings.

• Use t VOL or VOL u to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).

• Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.

• Press CH q to select HOW LONG?.

• Press t VOL or VOL u to select 12, 24, 48 hours or

ACTION

ALWAYS.

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 Rating Chart Description

NR Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION.

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

FV FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE

V VIOLENCE S SEX L OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE

D DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT

All children. The themes and elements in this

program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.

Directed 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.

General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.

Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.

Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.

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.

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V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)

U.S. MOVIES (cont.)

Note: Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old

movies and foreign films are usually not rated.

Procedure

• Press CH q or CH p to move between different ratings.

• Use t VOL or VOL u to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).

• Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.

• Press t VOL or VOL u to select 12, 24, 48 hours or

PG-13

NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.

ACTION

ALWAYS.

U.S. Movies Rating Chart Description

G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.

X ADULTS ONLY.

CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS . Movie has

not been rated or rating does not apply.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under

13. RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying

parent or adult guardian.

V-CHIP MENU OPERATION

Note: E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,

documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

Procedure

• Press CH q or CH p to move between different ratings.

• Use t VOL or VOL u to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).

• Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.

• Press t VOL or VOL u to select 12, 24, 48 hours or

C8+

ACTION

ALWAYS.

Canadian English Rating Description

Exempt - Exempt programming includes:

14+

18 ADULTS ONLY

news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

Programming intended for children under age

8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

Programminggenerallyconsidered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.

General programming, suitable for all audiences.

Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

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.

ENGLISH

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 FRENCH

The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings categories.

Note: E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,

documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION

V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)

CANADIAN FRENCH (cont.)

Procedure

• Press CH q or CH p to move between different ratings.

• Use t VOL or VOL u to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).

ACTION

ALWAYS.

Canadian French Rating Description

E Exempt - Exempt programming.

General - Programming intended

8 ans +

13 ans +

16 ans +

18 ans +

for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.

8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.

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.

Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence.

Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

ENGLISH

• Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.

• Press t VOL or VOL u to select 12, 24, 48 hours or

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.

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.

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Troubleshooting Chart

Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.

AUDIO VIDEO Solutions

Noisy Audio

No Audio

Noisy Audio

No Audio

Snowy Video

Multiple Image

Interference

Normal Video

No Video with

Snow

No Video

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Check Cable Connection

Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire Check Cable Connection

Move television from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment

Increase Volume Check Mute Check television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel

Set TV or Cable Mode Properly Check Antenna Cables

Check 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 Operation

ENGLISH

Normal Audio

Wrong Audio

Normal Audio Normal Video

Intermittent Remote Control Operation

No effect of Remote control or the front

control panel keys

No Color

Normal Video

Adjust Color Settings Change Channel

Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP

Replace Remote Control Batteries Keyboard and Remote Control function may be locked. Press

ACTION and CHp buttons on the TV front panel simultaneously to unlock.

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IN DEX

Index

AC Power Supply Cord 3 AI Sound 13 Amplifier Connection

(To Audio Amp) 5 Antenna Connections 3 Audio 13 Auto Power On 11 Auto Program 4, 11

Balance 13 Bass 13 Battery Installation 6 BBE 13

ENGLISH

Blocking Message 16 Brightness 11

Cabinet and Remote Control 2 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Cable Box Connection 5 Cable Connection 3 Canadian English 15 Canadian English Rating

Description 15, 16 Canadian French 15 Caption 12 Care and Cleaning 2 Chan Banner 11 Channels 12 Clock Set 12 Closed Captioning 11 Codes For Cable Box 9 Codes For DBS 9 Codes For DVD 9 Codes For VCR 9 Color 11 Color Temp 11 Component Codes 8 Customer Record 2

DAY 12

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB)

or DVD Player Connection 5

Feature Chart 2 Front Control Panel 5

Game 13

Icon Menu Navigation 10 Icon Menu Operation 11 Idioma/langue 4, 11 Input Label 12 Initial Set Up Menu 4 Input Label Chart 12 Installation 3

Lock 13 Lock Set 13

Manual Caption 12 Manual Program 11 Menu Languages 11 Mode 11 Mono 13

Normal 11, 13

On Mute 11 Operating a Cable Box 7 Operating a DBS 7 Operating a DVD 7 Operating a VCR 7 Operating Components with

Remote Control 7 Optional Cable Connections 3 Optional Equipment Connections 5

Picture 11 Program Channels 11 Programming The Remote 8 Programming Without A Code 8

Regarding The Use Of Video Games,

Computers, Or Other Fixed Image Displays 3

Remote Control Operation 6

SAP 13 Set Up 11 Sharpness 11 Sleep 12 Speakers 13 Specifications 2 Stereo 13 Surround 13

Television Location 3 Tilt Correction 4 Time 12 Timer 11, 12 Tint 11 Treble 13 Troubleshooting Chart 17 TV or Cable 4

U.S. Movies 14 U.S. Movies Rating Chart

Description 15 U.S. TV Programs 14 U.S. TV Programs Rating Chart

Description 14

V-Chip Menu Operation 14 VCR Connection 5 Velocity Modulation 11

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NOTES

ENGLISH

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ADVERTENCIA

RIESGO DE SACUDIDAS

ELECTRICAS. NO ABRIR.

ADVERTENCIA: A fin de reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, no

deberán quitarse ni la cubierta ni la tapa posterior. No hay en el interior pieza alguna que el usuario tenga que reparar. Todo servicio habrá de brindarlo personal de reparación capacitado.

El propósito del relámpago con punta de flecha dentro de un triángulo es el de advertir al usuario de que existen piezas internas del producto que representan riesgo de que las personas reciban descargas eléctricas.

ADVERTENCIA: Con el objeto de prevenir el riesgo de incendio o de descarga

eléctrica, este aparato no deberá verse expuesto a la lluvia ni a la humedad u objetos con líquidos, tales como son floreros. No deberán de ser colocados sobre este aparato.

El símbolo de insulación Clase II (un cuadro dentro de otro cuadro) indica que este producto a sido evaluado y probado para cumplir con los requisitos de insulación Clase II.

El propósito del signo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo es el de advertir al usuario de que los documentos que acompañan al aparato incluyen instrucciones importantes de funcionamiento y reparación.

Aviso de la FCC:

Cualquier cambio o modificación a este receptor de TV no aprobado expresamente por Matsushita Electric Corporation of America podría provocar interferencia dañina, que nulificaría la autoridad del usuario

ESPAÑOL

AVISO AMBIENTAL:

para operar este equipo.

Este producto utiliza un tubo de rayos catódicos (TRC) así como otros componentes que contienen plomo. El desecho de estos materiales puede estar regulado en su comunidad debido a consideraciones ambientales. Para información de desecho o reciclaje contacte a sus autoridades locales, o a la alianza de industrias electrónicas: <HTTP://WWW.EIAE.ORG.>

La etiqueta de Energy Star, un símbolo para eficiencia de energía, fue creado por la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) y el departamento de energía (DOE) para ayudar a los compradores a identificar los productos que les pueden ayudar a ahorrar dinero y proteger el medio ambiente con el ahorro de energía. Los productos Energy Star generalmente consumen menos energía que otros productos estándares similares.

High Definition Sound

Lea estas instrucciones completamente antes de operar la Televisión. El contenido está sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso u obligación.

Bajo licencia de BBE Sound, Inc. Bajo licencia de BBE Sound, Inc. Sobre el número USP4638258 y 4482866. BBE y el símbolo de BBE son marcas registradas de BBE Sound, Inc.

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Panasonic CT 20SL13, CT 27SL13 User Manual

Table of Contents

Congratulations

Customer Record

Care and Cleaning

Specifications

Feature Chart

Installation

Television Location

Cable / Antenna Connection

Optional Cable Connections

AC Power Supply Cord

Initial Set Up Menu

Optional Equipment Connections

Front Control Panel

Remote Control Operation

Battery Installation

Operating Components with Remote Control

Programming The Remote

Programming Without A Code

Component Codes

Icon Menu Navigation

Icon Menu Operation

SET UP

PICTURE

TIMER

CHANNELS

AUDIO

LOCK

V-Chip Menu Operation

Troubleshooting Chart

Index