Panasonic CT-27SC15, CT 27SL15, CT 20SL15 User Manual

Color Television

Operating Instructions

Televisor a color Instrucciones de Operación

Télé-couleur

Manuel d’utilisation

CT-20SL15	CT-27SC15
	CT-27SL15

TQB2AA0561 50301

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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.

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 exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

ENGLISH

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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use 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.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has

been dropped.

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

Copyright 2005 by Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.

Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Important Information

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ENGLISH

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

WARNING: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from viewing 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, online (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 the fixed image for extended periods of time.

•Turn the power off when not in use.

WARNING: KEEP UNNEEDED PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. THESE OBJECTS CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. ALSO, BE CAREFUL ABOUT PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC SHEET.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Congratulations ...........................................	3
Customer Record ....................................................	3
Care and Cleaning ..................................................	3
Specifications ..........................................................	3
Feature Chart ..........................................................	3
Installation ...................................................	4

	Television Location .................................................	4
	Optional Cable Connections ...................................	4
	AC Power Supply Cord ...........................................	4
ENGLISH
	Cable / Antenna Connection ...................................	4
	Remote Control Battery Installation ........................	4
	Initial Setup Menu .......................................	5
	Optional Equipment Connections .............	6

VCR Connection .....................................................	6
Front Control Panel .................................................	6
Cable Box Connection ............................................	6
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player
Connection ..............................................................	6

Remote Control Operation .........................	7
Operating Components with Remote Control .........	8
Programming the Remote Control ..........................	9
Programming Without A Code ................................	9
Component Codes ..................................................	9
Icon Menu Navigation ...............................	11
Icon Menu Operation ................................	12
SET UP .................................................................	12
PICTURE ..............................................................	13
TIMER ...................................................................	13
AUDIO ...................................................................	13
LOCK ....................................................................	14
V-Chip Menu Operation ............................	15
Troubleshooting Chart ..............................	18
Index ...........................................................	19

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

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CONGRATULATIONS

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

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.

Warning: 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-20SL15	(1.1A)
	CT-27SC15/U	(1.5A)	120V AC, 60Hz
	CT-27SL15/U	(1.5A)
	Channel Capability - 181		VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113
	Video Input Jacks		1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack
			Type
	Audio Input Jacks		500mV RMS 47K Ohm
	Component Input (Y / PB / PR)		75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
	S-Video Input Jacks		S-Video (Y-C) Connector

	Feature Chart		20SL15-CT	27SC15-CT	27SL15-CT
		MODELS
		FEATURES
		MENU LANGUAGE
		ENG/SPAN/FR			ENGLISH
		CLOSED CAPTIONING
		V-CHIP CAPABILITY
		STEREO
		AI SOUND
	*	A/V IN	2 (1/1)	2 (1/1)	2 (1/1)
		(REAR/FRONT)
		S-VIDEO INPUT
	*	COMPONENT INPUT

Note: Only one Audio input is available on rear AV jack panel. If using component Y,Pb,Pr video and L&R audio jacks, then composite video input (yellow RCA jack) can not have audio connected.

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Polarized plug

INSTALLATION

Installation

Television Location

Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of your television.

		• Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including re-
		flections.
		• Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inad-
		equate ventilation may cause internal component fail-
		ure.
		• Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control
		transmitting range.
	ENGLISH	• Keep away from magnetic equipment, including mo-
		tors, 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 cau-
		tion when moving the cart/apparatus combi-
		nation to avoid injury from tip-over. In order to avoid in-
		jury 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.
		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.

Cable / Antenna Connection

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

Cable Connection

Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company. Tighten with fingers only. Use of any tool (e.g. pliers) for tightening may result in tuner damage.

Incoming Cable from Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

Note: A cable converter box may be required for proper reception. Check with your local cable company for compatibility requirements.

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 Up menu (page 12).

Incoming Cable from Home Antenna

Remote Control Battery Installation

Requires two AA batteries (supplied).

Battery Polarity

5V.
1 /	AA
AA / 1.
5V

1

2

3

Procedure

1.Turn the remote control face down. Remove battery cover by pressing down on the marking on the cover and sliding it off in the direction indicated.

2.Install batteries matching (+) and (–) polarity signs.

3.Replace the battery cover by sliding in reverse until the lock snaps.

Note: Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the Remote Control.

Precautions

•Replace batteries in pair.

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

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

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INITIAL SET UP MENU

Initial Set Up Menu

For your convenience, Initial 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, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French).

Procedure
•	Press VOL	to select English, Spanish or French.		ENGLISH
			FIRS T PLEASE
		CONNEC T TH E ANTENNA
			INITIA L SE T UP
		I D I O M A / L A N G U E E N G L I S H
		MODE	CABLE
		AUTO PROGRAM
		PRES S ACTIO N TO EXIT

MODE

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

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select MODE.

•Press VOL to select TV or CABLE.

FIRS T PLEASE

CONNEC T TH E ANTENNA

INITIA L SE T UP

I D I O M A / L A N G U E E N G L I S H

MODE

CABLE

AUTO PROGRAM

PRES S ACTIO N TO EXIT

AUTO PROGRAM

To automatically program all available channels received through the RF input.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select AUTO PROGRAM.

•Press VOL to start Auto Programming.

	FIRS T PLEASE				AU TO 012
CONNEC T TH E ANTENNA
	INITIA L SE T UP
I D I O M A / L A N G U E E N G L I S H
MODE	CABLE
AUTO PROGRAM
PRES S ACTIO N TO EXIT

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

Optional Equipment Connections

Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the optional equipment.

VCR Connection

VCRs, 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.

	TERMINALS ON BACK OF TELEVISION FOR CT-20SL15	VCR
ENGLISH
	! "#$ "# % & $
	& "

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: When the S-video cable and the video cable are connected to each jack at the same time, the S-video cable takes precedence over the video cable.

Front Control Panel

The front control panel can be used to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available.

Procedure

•Connect equipment to front Audio/Video input jacks.

•Press TV/VIDEO button to select desired input mode.

•Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

Cable Box Connection

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

CABLE BOX	TERMINALS ON BACK OF TELEVISION FOR CT-20SL15

Incoming

Cable

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.

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.

Notes:

•There are three video jacks, 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. Picture distortion will result if any other type of format is selected (i.e. 480p, 720p or 1080i).

•Only one Audio input is available on rear AV jack panel. If using component Y,Pb,Pr video and L&R audio jacks, then composite video input (yellow RCA jack) can not have audio connected.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Remote Control Operation

POWER

POWER

Press to turn ON and OFF.

	DB
VCR	S/C	BL
TV		DVD

Press to select remote operation.

ACTION

Press to access menus.

MUTE

Press to mute sound.

TV/VIDEO

Press to select TV or Video mode.

SAP

Press to select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is weak.)

VOL VOL

Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in menus.

CH

CH

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

RECALL

Press to display channel number, audio status and Closed Caption mode.

																			GUIDE
		MENU
																			DBS functions button.
	Press to access DBS menus.
																			EXIT
	1	2	3
																			DBS functions button.
	4	5	6
	7	8	9																PROG
		0
						EUR7613ZB0R													Press to enter the minor number in a
																			compound channel number (DBS mode only).

Press numeric keypad to select any channel.

				REW	PLAY	FF
	R-TUNE
				PAUSE	STOP	REC

Press to switch to previously viewed channel or video mode.

TV/VCR			DVD/VCR CH

ENGLISH

Component function buttons

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Remote Control Operation (cont.)

Operating Components with Remote Control

Note: Refer to page 9 for programming Remote Control procedure.

Operating a VCR

Program the remote control to use with the VCR.

		TO DO THIS...	PRESS
	ENGLISH		POWER
			TV/VIDEO
			DVD/VCR CH
			REC
			PLAY
			STOP
			FF
			REW
			PAUSE
			TV/VCR

RECALL

Operating a CABLE BOX

Program the remote control to use with Cable Box.

TO DO THIS...	PRESS
	POWER

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

CH

CH

R-TUNE

Operating a DBS

Program the remote control to use with DBS.

TO DO THIS...	PRESS
		POWER
		MENU
		CH
	VOL	VOL
		CH

RECALL

R-TUNE

DVD/VCR CH

!

EXIT

"

GUIDE

#

PROG

$

Operating a DVD

Program the remote control to use with DVD.

	TO DO THIS...	PRESS
		POWER
		CH
		CH
		RECALL
		REW
			FF
		PLAY
		TV/VCR
		STOP
		PAUSE
	! "	DVD/VCR CH

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Programming The Remote Control

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
	VCR
	DBS/CBL
	DVD

Note: Determine the manufacturer of the component and look in the table for the code (found on page 10).

Procedure

1.Confirm that the external component is plugged in and operating.

2.Turn the component off.

3.Press and POWER together, for at least 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the illuminated mode (component) buttons will begin to flash. Release the ACTION and POWER buttons.

4.Press appropriate component button on the Remote Control VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. The component button will illuminate steadily and all others will go out.

5.Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control Numeric keypad (0-9). The component button will blink twice.

6.Press the Remote Control POWER to test the component. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on and the component key will blink twice and then go out.

Note: If the component does not operate with the Remote Control, repeat steps 3 through 6 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.

Programming Without A Code

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

1.Confirm that the external component is plugged in and on.

2.Turn the component off.

3.Press and POWER together, for at least 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the illuminated mode (component) buttons will begin to flash. Release the ACTION and POWER buttons.

4.Press the appropriate component button on the Remote Control. The component button will illuminate steadily and all others will go out.

5.Press the POWER button to set the remote control into the step and set mode.

6.Point the remote control towards the component.

7.Press VOL (the mode key will blink three times), then press the Remote Control POWER button to test the component. Continue this process until the proper code is found. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on.

Note: Each time you press the VOL button, make sure that the component key blinks twice before pressing the POWER button.

8.Once the device responds, press to store the code. The mode (component) button will blink twice.

	Note: It may take many attempts before the correct code is		ENGLISH
	found. If you miss a code, press	VOL, then press
	the POWER button to test the component.
	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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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Component Codes (cont.)

ENGLISH

Codes For VCR

	Brand	Code
	! "
	#
	! $!%
	&
	' %	( )
	'
	*
	* !
	* !
	! %
	+ ! ! ,-
	.
	./
	0
	1&+	(
		)
	$# 2 3
	$!"
	$!
	$3
	$*	) (
		)
	$!
	$! 4 %	) (
		)
	$! ! %	(
	5
	6-
	6-!	)
	6
	7

Codes For VCR (cont.)

	Brand	Code
	.8 8 7
	7 ! 3
	7%
	7%-
	7
	7
	9
	, :%
	,
	, !
	: #
	:
	:
	: !!
		)
		( )
	:	(
		)
	:%-
	:% !	(
	: # !
	: #	(
	:	)
	: 2
	; %
	; ! #
	;
	; %
	;
	; % 4
	/ !
	, %
	<
	= %
	> !%

Codes For Cable Box

	Brand	Code
	%
	4 2
	! "
	!
	#
	!
	*
	*
	*
	+ ! !?
	.
		(
		)
	! %
	$
	$# 2 3
	$3
	$2 !
	6	(
	7
	7%-	( )
	7
	7
	7
	,
	, !
	, #	)
	, #
	, 4 !	(
	: #
	: ! @ ! !
	:
	:-
	:! # !
	; 2
	; 3
	;
	; % 4
	A
	A 2
	/
	/ !
	> !%	(
	> !% ?
	: ! !

Codes For DBS

	Brand	Code
	% 5 !
	B % ! C
	% :!
	3- /A
	*8 8
	*8+8 B*	)
	+ ! !C
	* !
	! %
	5: B #% C
	$# 2 3
	7
	7%-
	7 !	)
	7
	,
	:	(
	:! %	)
	; % 4
	A
	Codes For DVD

Brand	Code
' #
./
$! 4 %
5
7
7%-
7
,
: 4
: #
:%-	)
:
; %
;%
; % 4
= %
> !%	(

10

ICON MENU NAVIGATION

Icon Menu Navigation

Press		to display the icons.

						TIMER
PICTURE		AUDIO

LOCK

EXIT

SETUP

Press	PICTURE	AUDIO	TIMER
	to select desired icon.
	LOCK	EXIT	SETUP

ENGLISH

Press		to display selected
		icon features.

Press					to select feature, then
					press VOL	.

Press

to adjust or activate feature.

Press		repeatedly to exit menus.

Normal picture

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ICON MENU OPERATION

Icon Menu Operation

Notes: Refer to page 11 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.

SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French).

	Procedure
	•	Press CH	or CH	to select LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/
		LANGUE, then press VOL .
ENGLISH	•	Press CH	or CH	to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL
	MODE	:CABLE
		or FRANÇAIS.
	SE T UP			LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
	LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE			ENGLISH
	AUTO PROGRAM			ESPAÑOL
	MANUA L PROGRAM
	CC	:OFF		FRANÇAIS
	/ /	/ACTION		/ /ACTION

MODE

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

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select MODE, then press

VOL .

•Press VOL or VOL to select TV or CABLE.

	SE T UP						SE T UP
	LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE						LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
	MODE		:CABLE				MODE	:TV	CABLE
	AUTO PROGRAM						AUTO PROGRAM
	MANUA L PROGRAM						MANUA L PROGRAM
	CC		:OFF				CC	:OFF
/ /			/ACTION				/	/ACTION

AUTO PROGRAM

To automatically program all available channels received through the RF input.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select AUTO PROGRAM.

•Press VOL to start Auto Programming.

	SE T UP						AU TO 012
	LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
	MODE	:CABLE
	AUTO PROGRAM
	MANUA L PROGRAM
	CC	:OFF
/ /		/ACTION

MANUAL PROGRAM

To manually add or delete channels.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select MANUAL PROGRAM, then press VOL .

•Select the desired channel to be added or deleted using Numeric keypad (0–9) or CH /.

•Press VOL or VOL to select ADD or DELETE.

	SE T UP						ADD	C H 012
	LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
	MODE	:CABLE
	AUTO PROGRAM
	MANUA L PROGRAM
	CC	:OFF
/ /		/ACTION					0 - 9 /	/ / / /ACTION

CC (CLOSED CAPTIONING)

This television contains a built-in decoder that displays CC (Closed Captioned) text across the screen. 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.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select CC, then press VOL

.

•Press CH or CH to select the desired Closed Caption mode.

	SE T UP
	LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
								OFF
	MODE		:CABLE					CAPTION CH1
	AUTO PROGRAM							CAPTION CH2
	MANUA L PROGRAM							TEXT CH1
								TEXT CH2
	CC		:OFF
/ /			/ACTION					/ /ACTION

Note: Activates the onscreen Closed Caption feature by selecting one of the following modes.

•OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired.

•CAPTION CH1 - 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.

•CAPTION CH2 - For other modes of video related information.

•TEXT CH1, CH2 - For program guide and other information to be displayed, when available. (Blocks a large portion of the picture on the television screen).

Note: CAPTION CH1 mode is recommended for viewing Closed Caption.

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ICON MENU OPERATION

Icon Menu Operation (cont.)

PICTURE

NORMAL

Reset adjustments to factory default settings.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select NORMAL.

•Press VOL to select NO or SET.

PICTURE

Adjusts white areas of picture.

BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts dark areas of picture.

COLOR

Adjusts desired color intensity.

TINT

Adjusts natural flesh tones.

SHARPNESS

Adjusts clarity of outline detail.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select the item you want to adjust, then press VOL .

•Press VOL or VOL to adjust setting.

TIMER

SLEEP

Select minutes for TV to turn off. Select OFF to turn off Sleep timer.

Procedure

•Press VOL , then press VOL or VOL to select desired time (120, 110, 100, … 20, 10) or OFF.

AUDIO

AI SOUND

Equalize overall volume levels across all channels.

Procedure

•Press VOL to select ON or OFF.

	A U D I O
	AI SOUND			: O N	ENGLISH
	/	/	/ACTION

T I M E R

S L E E P : O F F

/ AC T I O N

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:OFF : ON

:OFF

:OFF

:OFF

:OFF

ICON MENU OPERATION

Icon Menu Operation (cont.)

LOCK

To use the LOCK features, you must register a password.

Procedure

•Use Numeric keypad (0–9) to enter a four-digit password (Use a password that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place).

	L O C K
	N E W
ENGLISH	PA S S W O R D	: - - - -
	0 - 9 / A C T I O N
	• Enter the same password again for safety.

L O C K
								V- CHIP		: O F F
								U S T V RATING		: O F F
								MOVI E RATING		: O F F
C O N F I R M								CA N EN G RATING		: O F F
PA S S W O R D	:	- - - -						CA N FR E RATING		: O F F
								GAM E GUARD		: O F F
								PARENTA L GUIDANCE
								CHANG E PASSWORD
0 - 9 / A C T I O N								/ / /ACTION

Notes:

•If you forget your password, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the LOCK setup.

•If you select CHANGE PASSWORD, and you change your password from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new password becomes the password.

GAME GUARD

With the GAME GUARD feature, you can lock out Video input (VIDEO1, VIDEO2, COMPONENT) and channel 3 and 4.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select GAME GUARD, then press VOL .

•Press VOL or VOL to select ON or OFF.

• OFF - Turn GAME GUARD function off.

• ON - Lock CH3, 4 and Video input.

V- CHIP

U S T V RATING

MOVI E RATING CA N EN G RATING CA N FR E RATING

GAM E GUARD PARENTA L GUIDANCE CHANG E PASSWORD

/ /ACTION

Notes:

•If ON is selected, and if TV/VIDEO button is pressed, the message LOCKED displays in the upper left corner of the TV screen.

•If you try to tune a locked channel (CH3 or 4), the TV will not display it, but will display the nearest unlocked channel.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE

To prevent specific channels from being viewed, you can choose to lock up to nine TV channels and nine cable channels.

Procedure

•Use Numeric keypad (0–9) or CH / to display the channel you wish to lock.

•Press to display the icons, then press CH / or VOL / to select LOCK icon.

•Press , then use Numeric keypad (0–9) to enter a four-digit password. (Use a password that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.)

•Press CH or CH to select PARENTAL GUIDANCE, then press VOL .

V- CHIP	:OFF
U S T V RATING	:OFF
MOVI E RATING	:OFF
CA N EN G RATING	:OFF
CA N FR E RATING	:OFF
GAM E GUARD	:OFF

PARENTA L GUIDANCE

CHANG E PASSWORD

/ //ACTION

•Press CH or CH to select LOCK CH, then press VOL to select SET. Press

•Repeat steps above to lock other channels.

Notes:

•To clear all channels from the list of locked channels, select CLEAR and press VOL .

•If you try to tune a locked channel, the TV will not display it, but will display the nearest unlocked channel.

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: ON :OFF :OFF :OFF :OFF :OFF

V-CHIP MENU OPERATION

V-Chip Menu Operation

Procedure

•Use Numeric keypad (0–9) to enter your four-digit password. (Use a password that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.)

•Press CH or CH to select desired option: US TV RATING, MOVIE RATING, CAN ENG RATING or CAN FRE RATING.

•Press VOL or VOL to select desired rating.

•Press CH or CH to select V-CHIP.

•Press VOL or VOL to select ON or OFF.

V- CHIP U S T V RATING

MOVI E RATING CA N EN G RATING CA N FR E RATING GAM E GUARD

PARENTA L GUIDANCE CHANG E PASSWORD

/ /ACTION

US TV RATING

This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use US TV RATING Guide ratings to block various types of TV programs.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select US TV RATING.

•Press VOL to select desired rating.

•When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press RECALL to set contents such as FANTASY VIOLENCE etc..

US TV RATING Chart Description
TV-Y	All children.
	Directed to older children.
TV-Y7
	General audience.
TV-G
		ENGLISH
	Parental guidance suggested.
TV-PG
TV-14	Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MA	Mature audiences only.
FANTASY	FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE	VIOLENCE
SEXUAL	SEX
SITUATIONS
ADULT	OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
SEXUAL	DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT
DIALOG

RATING SET	: T V - Y	7
FANTASY VIOLENCE	: ON

/ACTION

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:OFF

:OFF

:OFF

:OFF

:OFF : C8+

V-CHIP MENU OPERATION

V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)

MOVIE RATING

This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use MOVIE RATING when viewing movies or video tapes. This innovation allows parents to block various types of movies and video tapes at their discretion.

Note: Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old movies and foreign films are usually not rated.

	Procedure
ENGLISH	•	Press CH		or CH	to select MOVIE RATING.
	•	Use	VOL or VOL		to select desired rating.
				V- CHIP		:OFF
				U S T V RATING		:OFF
				MOVI E RATING		: PG
				CA N EN G RATING		:OFF
				CA N FR E RATING		:OFF
				GAM E GUARD		:OFF
				PARENTA L GUIDANCE
				CHANG E PASSWORD
				/ /ACTION

	MOVIE RATING Chart Description
	G	GENERAL AUDIENCES.
	PG	PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED.
	PG-13	PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.
	R	RESTRICTED.
	NC-17	NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
	X	ADULTS ONLY.

CAN ENG RATING

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.

Note: E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select CAN ENG RATING.

•Use VOL or VOL to select desired rating.

V- CHIP

U S T V RATING

MOVI E RATING

CA N EN G RATING CA N FR E RATING

GAM E GUARD PARENTA L GUIDANCE CHANG E PASSWORD

/ /ACTION

CAN ENG RATING Chart Description

		Exempt - Exempt programming includes:
	E	news, sports, documentaries and other
		information programming, talk shows, music
		videos, and variety programming.
		Programming intended for children under
	C	age 8. No offensive language, nudity or
		sexual content.
		P r o g r a m m i n g g e n e r a l l y c o n s i d e r e d
	C8+	acceptable for children 8 years and over.
		No profanity, nudity or sexual content.
	G	G e n e r a l p r o g r a m m i n g , s u i t a b l e f o r a l l
		audiences.
	PG	Parental Guidance suggested. Some material
		may not be suitable for children.
		Programming contains themes or content
		which may not be suitable for viewers under
	14+	the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned
		to exercise discretion in permitting viewing
		by pre-teens and early teens.
	18+	ADULTS ONLY

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:OFF

:OFF

:OFF

:OFF

: 8ans+ :OFF

V-CHIP MENU OPERATION

V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)

CAN FRE RATING

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.

Procedure

•Press CH or CH to select CAN FRE RATING.

•Use VOL or VOL to select desired rating.

V- CHIP

U S T V RATING

MOVI E RATING CA N EN G RATING

CA N FR E RATING GAM E GUARD

PARENTA L GUIDANCE CHANG E PASSWORD

/ /ACTION

CAN FRE RATING Chart Description

	E	Exempt - Exempt programming.
		General - Programming intended
	G	for audience of all ages. Contains
		n o v i o l e n c e , o r t h e v i o l e n c e
		content is minimal or is depicted
		appropriately.
		8+ General - Not recommended
		for young children. Programming
	8 ans +	intended for a broad audience but
		c o n t a i n s l i g h t o r o c c a s i o n a l
		v i o l e n c e . A d u l t s u p e r v i s i o n
		recommended.
		Programming may not be suitable
		for children under the age of 13 -
	13 ans +	Contains either a few violent
		scenes or one or more sufficiently
		violent scenes to affect them.
		A d u l t s u p e r v i s i o n s t r o n g l y
		suggested.
		Programming may not be suitable
	16 ans +	for children under the age of 16 -
		C o n t a i n s f r e q u e n t s c e n e s o f
		violence or intense violence.
	18 ans +	Programming restricted to adults.
		Contains constant violence or
		scenes of extreme violence.

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 password if you wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your password, 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 password to override rating
	blocks, you must reset all rating blocks by either re-
	programming or turning the TV off.		ENGLISH
	PROTECTE D B Y V- CHIP
	I F YO U CANCE L PROTECT,
	INPU T PASSWORD.
	PASSWORD	: - - - -
	0 - 9/ACTION

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Troubleshooting Chart

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

AUDIO

VIDEO

Solutions

			Adjust Antenna Location and Connection.
	Noisy Audio	Snowy Video	Check Cable Connection.
			Adjust Antenna Location and Connection.
			Check Antenna Lead-in Wire.
ENGLISH	Noisy Audio	Multiple Image	Check Cable Connection.
			Move television from Electrical Appliances, Lights,
	Noisy Audio	Interference	Vehicles and Medical Equipment.
			Increase Volume.
			Check Mute.
	No Audio	Normal Video	Change Channel.
			Set TV or CABLE Mode Properly.
	Noisy Audio	No Video with Snow	Check Antenna Cables.
			Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet.

?Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls. Change Channel.

No Audio				Check Cable Connections.
	No Video
				Program the Remote Control Again.
				Check Second Video Source Operation.
				Adjust Color Settings.
Normal Audio				Change Channel.
	No Color
				Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP.
Wrong Audio	Normal Video
				Check the format of Component Video input. Change to 480i.
Normal Audio	Distorted Video
				Replace Remote Control Batteries.
Normal Audio	Normal Video
Intermittent Remote Control Operation

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INDEX

Index

A

AC Power Supply Cord 4

AI Sound 13

Antenna Connections 4

Audio 13

Auto Program 5, 12

B

Blocking Message 17

Brightness 13

C

Cabinet and Remote Control 3

Cable / Antenna Connection 4

Cable Box Connection 6

Cable Connection 4

Can Eng Rating 16

Can Eng Rating Chart Description 16

Can Fre Rating 17

Can Fre Rating Chart Description 17

Caption CH1 12

Caption CH2 12

Care and Cleaning 3

Change Password 14

Closed Captioning 12

Codes For Cable Box 10

Codes For DBS 10

Codes For DVD 10

Codes For VCR 10

Color 13

Component Codes 9, 10

Congratulations 3

Customer Record 3

D

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player Connection 6

F

FCC Caution 1

Feature Chart 3

Front Control Panel 6

G

Game Guard 14

I

Icon Menu Navigation 11

Icon Menu Operation 12

Idioma/langue 5

Initial Set Up Menu 5

Installation 4

L

Language 5, 12

Lock 14

M

Manual Program 12

Mode 5, 12

Movie Rating 16

Movie Rating Chart Description 16

N

Normal 13

O

Operating a Cable Box 8 Operating a DBS 8 Operating a DVD 8 Operating a VCR 8

Operating Components with Remote Control 8

Optional Cable Connections 4 Optional Equipment Connections 6

P

Parental Guidance 14

Password 14, 15, 17

Picture 13

Programming The Remote Control 9

Programming Without A Code 9

	R
	Remote Control Battery Installation 4	ENGLISH
	Remote Control Operation 7
	S
	Screen 3
	Set Up 12
	Sharpness 13
	Sleep 13
	Specifications 3

T

Television Location 4

Text CH1 12

Text CH2 12

Timer 13

Tint 13

Troubleshooting Chart 18

U

US TV Rating 15

US TV Rating Chart

Description 15

V

V-Chip Menu Operation 15

VCR Connection 6

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