Panasonic CT-27SF26 User Manual [en, es]

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

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____________________________________________________________________Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Congratulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Optional Equipment Connections
Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp)

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

With a VCR and Cable Box
With a VCR - No Cable Box

Roller Guide Menu™

Basic Navigation..........................................................................7

Remote Control Guide.................................................................7

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Roller Guide Feature Chart...........................................8

Special Features..........................................................11

Menu Languages......................................................................11

Program Channels....................................................................11

Closed Captioning.....................................................................12

Sleep Timer

Timer 1 and 2.............................................................................13

Picture Adjustments

Favorite Channels and Captions ..............................................14

Lock..........................................................................................15

Troubleshooting Chart

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Read these Instructions completely before operating TV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Copyright 1999 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.

CONGRA TULA TIONS

Congratulations

Your new SuperFlat^'^ system television has state-of-the-art picture quality and an
innovative Dome sound system. It has a compact elegant styling 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 registraton for U.S. customers is available at:

www.prodreg.com/panasonic.

Care and Cleaning

□ Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT USE

□ Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Cabinet and Remote Control

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

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

Specifications

Model
Number

Serial
Number

Screen (Turn TV Off)

ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Power Source

CT-27SF26

Channel Capability -181

2 Video Input Jacks 1 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
4 Audio Input Jacks

2 Audio Output Jacks

S-Video Input Jacks

120V AC, 60Hz

VHF-12; UHF-56: Cable-125

500mV RMS 47K Ohm
0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

S-Video (Y-C) Connector

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Installation

Television Location

This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand (TY-27SF25M) or
entertaintment center. Consult your dealer for available options.

□ 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.

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 BUDE 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. FOR SOME MODELS THAT ARE
NON-POLARIZED, THE USE OF AN AC ADAPTOR CONNECTOR MAY
BE NECESSARY.

Installation

Polarized plug

Cable / Antenna

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

Cable Connection

Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.

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.
Antenna Mode must be set to TV. incoming cable from

Cable Preset

Cable Mode ii preiit at the factory.
Antenna users must change to TV Mode in
the Set Up Menu.

Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

Home Antenna

Installation

Optional Equipment Connections

VCR’s, DVD players, video game consoles, and DSS equipment can also be connected
to the video inputs. See the optionai equipment manuai for details.

Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR. See

Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.

Procedure

1. Connect equipment to rear AudioA/ideo input jacks, as shown.

2. Select the corresponding video input by pressing TV/VIDEO button.

3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. It overrides other

VIDEO connecf/ons. Use INPUT 1 AUDIO R and L with S-VIDEO connection.

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)

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

Note: TO A UDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to

external speakers.

Audio Adjustments

1. Select SPEAKERS ON located in the onscreen AUDIO menu.

2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.

3. Adjust TV voiume to desired ievel.

4. Adjust amplifier voiume to match the TV.

5. Seiect SPEAKERS OFF & VAO (Variable Audio Out) from AUDiO menu.

6. Voiume, 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.

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

With a VCR and Cable Box

This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video source

(VCR, Camcorder, etc.) is required to provide a second picture.

Connect your television to a VCR and Cable Box, as shown.

Note: The Remote Control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR

and Cable Box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick

Reference Guide.

Procedure

Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame.

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

Note: The PIP picture is the same as the main picture, initially.

To view a different picture in the PIP frame:

1. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the video PIP
source.

2. Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are turned on and the VCR tuned to

Channel 3 or 4, depending on the VCR.

3. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the CBL button on the
Remote Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

4. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the
Remote Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for PIP
and Main Picture source status, on screen.

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

With a VCR - No Cable Box

This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video source

(VCR) is required to provide a second picture.

Connect your television to a VCR, as shown.

Note: The Remote Control must be programmed with the supplied codes to operate the

VCR. See Programming the Remote Control in the ffemofe Control Quick

Reference Guide.

Procedure

Turn the VCR off and tune the TV to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the VCR.

Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame on screen.

Note: The PIP picture is the same as the Main picture, initially.

1.

Press the TVA/IDEO button on the Remote Control to select the VIDEO PIP
source.

2.

Press the VCR button on the Remote Control and turn the VCR on.
Press the TVA^CR button on the Remote Control.

3.

4. Choose channels for P/Pframe by pressing VCR CHANNEL up/down buttons
on the Remote Control.
Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the

5.

Remote Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main

Picture source. Press the RECALL button for PIP

and Main Picture source status, on screen.

Roller Guide Menu

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Roller Guide Menu

ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS

Basic Navigation

Procedure

□ Press the ACTION button in the middle of the large blue button on the remote control to

n Press the CH up/down buttons to rotate the Roller Guide.
□ Press the left VOL button to exit the Roller Guide Menu.

Navigation in the Roller Guide
Procedure

□ Press the ACTION button to select main menu items.
□ Press the CH up/down buttons to highlight submenus
□ Press the VOL buttons to select and adjust features.
□ Press the ACTION button to return to submenus.

LOCK TIMER

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SET UP

ITri FOR MORE FEATURES

PRESS IACTIONI to SELECT

display the Roller Guide Menu.

Note: Be careful to press the ACTION button in the middle of the button. If you do

not press in the middle of the button, the channel or volume keys may be
activated.

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PICTURE

CHANNELS

S3

AUDIO

Action Button

VOL VOL

Remote Control Guide

The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is iocated within the package provided
with this TV.

Roller Guide Feature Chart

Roller Guide Feature Chart

Menu

SET UP

LANGUAGES

PROG.CHAN

(Program Channels)

(Closed Captioning)

AUDIO

AUDIO ADJ.

(Adjustments)

OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)

Description

SET UP

□ Select English, Spanish, or French nnenu.

MODE - Select Cable or TV. See
Installation section in manual.

AUTO PROGRAM - Automatically program
channels having a signal into memory.

MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or
delete channels from memory.

CC ON MUTE - Activate C1 -C4 for Closed
Captioning display when the remote MUTE
button is pressed.
CC MODE - Select C1-C4 or T1-T4 for
Closed Captioning, program guides and
other information.

AUDIO

MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second
Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO
when stereo signal is weak.)

BASS - Increase or decrease the bass
response.

TREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble
response.
BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right
speaker volume.

NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and
BALANCE to factory default.

□ Al SOUND - Automatically adjust volume

to maintain a comfortable listening level.
(Al sound is not available in VIDEO mode).

SURROUND

□ SPATIALIZER® - Three dimensional

surround sound with two speakers.

Roller Guide Feature Chart

Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont)

Description

□ ON - TV speakers operate normally.
□ OFF & VAO (Variable Audio Output) -

SPEAKERS

CLOCK SET

SLEEP

TIMER 1
TIMER 2

TV speakers off - audio adjustable by TV.

□ OFF & FAO (Fixed Audio Output)-

TV speakers off — audio adjustable only
by the external amplifier.

Set the time and the day of the week.
(Time will display onscreen after turning on
the television, pressing the RECALL button
or changing channels).

Set timer to turn off TV in 30, 60 or
90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.

Set one or both timers to automatically turn
television on and off at selected times, on
selected channels, and on selected days.

(Clock must be set to use Timer features).

TIMER

VIDEO ADJ.

(Adjustments)

OTHER ADJ.

(Adjustments)

PICTURE

□ COLOR - Adjust desired color intensity.

□ TINT - Adjust natural flesh tones.
□ BRIGHTNESS - Adjust dark areas for crisp

detail.
□ PICTURE - Adjust white areas of picture.
□ SHARPNESS - Adjust clarity of outline

detail.

□ NORMAL- Reset all picture adjustments to

factory default settings.

PICTURE

n COLOR TEMP - Adjust white balance to

COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL.

□ AUTO COLOR - Equalize color to

compensate for signal variations.