Panasonic CT-27SF26A Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

Specifications .......................................................................... ,2

Installation ........................................................ ,........ 3

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

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

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

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

Optional Equipment Connections ............................................. 4

Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp) ...................................... 4

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ........................... 5

Roller Guide Menu TM ................................................ 7

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTR

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With a VCR and Cable Box .......................................... ........... 5

With a VCR - No Cable Box .................................................... 6

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

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

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

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

Sleep Timer ............................................................................ 13

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

Picture Adjustments ............................................................... 14

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

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

Troubleshooting Chart ........................................... 16

Read these instructions completely before operating TV.
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CONGRA TULA'TIONS

Congratulations

Your new SUPERFLATTM 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 "IV. 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 identificationin the event of theft
or loss. Product registraton for U.S. customers is available at:

www.prodreg.condpanasonic.

Care and Cleaning

Screen (Turn TV Off)

Cabinet and Remote Control

Model

Number

Serial
Number

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

Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Specifications

_3 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.

Power Source

CT-27SF26

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

2 Audio Output Jacks 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

t20V AC, 60Hz

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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.

[3 Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
[3 Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal

component failure.

£1 Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.

[3 Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and extemal speakers.

Optional Cable Connections

Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best
results:

C3 Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
C1 Use appropriate input and output connectors, that match your component connectors.

£1 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. 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 Incoming Cable from
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. IncomingCablefrom

Cable Mode is preset at the factory.
Antenna users must change to TV Mode in

the Set Up Menu.

Cab_ Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

Home Antenna

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INSTALLATION

Optional Equipment Connections

VCR's, DVD players, video game consoles, and DSS equipment can also be connected
to the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for details.

VCR

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

Programmingthe Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.

Procedure

1. Connect equipment to rear AudioNideo input jacks, as shown.

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

3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

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

VIDEO connections. Use INPUT 1AUDIO R and L with S-VIDEO connection.

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)

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

Note: TO AUDIO 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 volume to desired level.

4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the TV.

5. Select SPEAKERS OFF & VAO (Variable Audio Out) from AUDIO menu.

6. 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.

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