Panasonic CT 36SX31, CT 32SX31, CT 27SX31 User Manual

Color Television Operating Instructions

CT-27SX11 CT-27SX11U CT-27SX31 CT-27SX31U

CT-32SX31 CT-32SX31U CT-36SX31 CT-32SX31U

CT-F2911 CT-F2911X CT-F2921L CT-F2931

CT-F2931X CT-F2941L CT-F3431 CT-F3431X CT-F3441L

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com (USA only)

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

Ta ble of Contents

Feature Comparison Chart ......................................3

Congratulations........................................................4

Customer Record ........................................................ ....... ...... 4

Care and Cleaning ...................................................................4

Specifications ...........................................................................4

Installation.................................................................5

Television Location...................................................................5

Optional Cable Connections.....................................................6

AC Power Supply Cord ............................................................6

Cable / Antenna Connection ....................................................6

Optional Equipment Connections...........................7

VCR Connection (CT-27SX11/U)..................................................7

Cable Box Connection VCR and Cable Box Connection

VCR Connection ....................................................................10

Cable Box Connection ...........................................................11

VCR and Cable Box Connection ...........................................12

Program Out Connection (Prog. Out) ....................................13

Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp) ...................................13

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

DVD Player Connection .......................................................14

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ........................15

Main Menu...............................................................16

Remote Control Buttons.........................................................16

Remote Control Guide............................................................16

Main Menu Feature Chart.......................................17

Special Features.....................................................20

Menu Languages....................................................................20

Program Channels .................................................................20

CC (Closed Captioning) .........................................................20

Other Adjustments .................................................................21

Sleep Timer.............................................. ....... ...... .................22

Timer.............................. ............................................. ....... ....2 2

Picture - Video Adjustments...................................................23

Picture - Other Adjustments...................................................23

Channels - Caption.................................................................24

Video Input Skip Feature........................................................24

Lock - Mode............................................................................25

Troubleshooting Chart...........................................26

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

(CT-27SX11/U) .........................................8

(CT-27SX11/U)..........................9

Feature Comparison Chart

MODELS

EATURE COMPARISON CHART

FEATURES

MENU LANGUAGE

ENG/SPAN/FR

NO PIP

2 TUNER PIP

VIDEO INPUT

PICTURE MEMORY

V-CHIP CAPABILITY

75 OHM INPUT

2RF

CHANNEL INFO BANNER

VIDEO INPUT SKIP

VIDEO NORM

AUDIO NORM

STEREO

AI SOUND

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CT-27SX31

CT-27SX11U

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CT- 27 SX31U

CT-32SX31

CT- 32 SX31U

CT-36SX31

CT- 36 SX31U

BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE

SURROUND

A/V IN

(REAR/FRONT)

AUDIO OUT

A/V PROGRAM OUT

S-VHS INPUT

A/V JACKS AUDIO SPECIAL FEATURES

COMPONENT INPUT

HEADPHONE JACK

BBE

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

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1/1

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ONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations

Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide state-of-the-art picture quality and features an innovative PureFlat

compact, elegant styling 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 numb er of this product are locate d 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

Screen (Turn TV Off)

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

r Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

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

Cabinet and Remote Control

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

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

picture tube. The new gray cabinet with

Model Number

Serial Number

ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Specifications

Power Source

CT-27SX11 (2.4A) CT-32SX31 (3.0A) CT-36SX31 (3.0A) CT-27SX11U (2.4A) CT-32SX31U (3.0A) CT-36SX31U (3.0A) CT-27SX31 (2.5A) CT-27SX31U (2.5A)

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

Audio Output Jacks 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

Component Input (Y / PB / PR)

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

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

120V AC, 60Hz

75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

Installation

Te levision Location

This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options.

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

r Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range. r Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external sp eakers.

CAUTION: 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 mov ing th e c art/ apparatus combina tio n to av oi d 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.

CT-27SX11/CT-27SX11U:

CAUTION:

Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

component failure.

This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-27SX31P stand.

NSTALLATION

CT-27SX31/CT-27SX31U:

CAUTION:

Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-27SX31P stand.

CT-32SX31/CT-32SX31U:

CAUTION:

Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-32SX31P stand.

CT-36SX31/CT-36SX31U:

CAUTION:

Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-36SX31P stand.

NSTALLATION

Optional Cable Connections

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

r Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. r Use appropriate input and output connectors, that match your component connectors. r 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 RECEPT AC LE 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.

Note: A cable converter box may be required for proper reception.

Check with your local cable company for compatibility requirements.

Antenna Connections

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

reception an outdoor antenna is recommended.

r Antenna Mode must be set to TV.

Polarized plug

Incoming Cabl e from

Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

ncoming Cable from

Home Antenna

Cable Preset

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

Optional Equipment Connections

NSTALLATION

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV

NSTALLATION

Cable Box Connection

(For models CT-27SX11/U)

Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.

INCOMING

CABLE

CABLE BOX

ANT IN

ANT OUT

ANT

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

INPUT 1

Y/VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

TO AUDIO

AMP

Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the cable

box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference

Guide.

Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure

1. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4 depending the RF out setting of the cable box.

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

NSTALLATION

VCR and Cable Box Connection

(For models CT-27SX11/U)

Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.

ANT

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

INPUT 1

Y/VIDEO

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

Use either the

TO AUDIO

S-Video or V ideo

AMP

connection.

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

ANT OUT

VCR

ANT IN

CABLE BOX

ANT OUT

ANT IN

Incoming Cable

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.

Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure

1. Tune the television to CH 3 or CH 4 depending on the Cable box RF out.

2. Using the cable vox, tune to the premium caable channel you want to view.

Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure

1. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input ( VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.

2. Turn the VCR ON.

3. Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.

4. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to record.

5. Begin recording.

NSTALLATION

VCR Connection

(For models CT-27SX31/U, CT-32SX31/U, and CT-36SX31/U)

Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only.

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

with 480i devices such as a DVD player using the Y P jacks and Audio L & R jacks. However, it can also be connected to

conventional co mpos ite vi deo so urces such as a VC R, u sing o nly th e Y/V ide o jack and Audio L & R jacks. The on-screen label will display Component or Video 1 depending on which source is connected.

component video

B PR

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

INPUT 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

Y/VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

PROG.

TO AUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

AMP

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

ANT OUT

VCR

ANT IN

Incoming Cable

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

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.

Viewing a television program Procedure

1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune the television to the television program you want to view.

Viewing a video Procedure

Option A

1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connecte d to your VCR.

3. Begin the vide o.

Option B

1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune the television to Ch annel 3 or 4, depending on your VC R.

3. Begin the vide o.

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VCR Connection (cont.) Recording a television program Procedure

Option A (Recording and viewing the same program )

1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune the television to Ch annel 3 or 4, depending on your VC R.

3. Using the VCR, tu ne to t he t el ev is io n pr ogram you want to record.

4. Begin recording.

Option B (Recording one pr ogram while viewing another pr ogram)

1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connecte d to your VCR.

3. Using the VCR, tu ne to t he t el ev is io n pr ogram you want to record.

4. Begin recording.

5. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switc h back to TV mode.

6. Tune the television to the television program you want to view.

Cable Box Connection

(For models CT-27SX31/U, CT-32SX31/U and CT-36SX31/U.)

Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.

CABLE BOX

ANT IN

ANT OUT

INCOMING

CABLE

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

Y/VIDEO

INPUT 1

VIDEO

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

PROG.

OUT

TO AUDIO

AMP

Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the cable

box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference

Guide.

Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure

1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune the television to Channel 3.

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

Note: T o use spe cial fe atures such as Favorite C hanne ls and Channel C aptio ns (se e Specia l

Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

NSTALLATION

VCR and Cable Box Connection

(For models CT-27SX31/U, CT-32SX31/U, and CT-36SX31/U)

Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

ANT IN

VCR

ANT OUT

Incoming Cable

CABLE BOX

ANT IN

ANT OUT

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

INPUT 1

Y/VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

PROG.

OUT

Use either the

S-Video or V ideo

TO AUDIO

connecti on.

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.

Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure

1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune the television to Channel 3.

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

Note: T o use spe cial fe atures such as Favorite C hanne ls and Channel C aptio ns (se e Specia l

Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure

1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input ( VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.

3. Turn the VCR ON.

4. Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.

5. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to record.

6. Begin recording.

Note: To view a different channel while recording:

• Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

• Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select TV mode.

• Tune the television to a television program (except another premium cable channel).

AMP

NSTALLATION

Program Out Connection (PROG. OUT)

(For models CT-27SX31/U, CT-32SX31/U, and CT-36SX31/U)

To use the TV audio and video with optional video equipment, use PROG. OUT and TO AUDIO AMP terminals on the back of the TV.

Note: When a component input video signal is connected to Video 1 (Y, P

main picture is Component, the Program output video will be luminance signal (no color).

) terminals, and the TV

B, PR

Procedure

1. Connect optional video equipment to PROG. OUT video and TO AUDIO AMP R/L Audio terminals.

2. PROG OUT terminal display is the same as the on screen display.

See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording or monitoring.

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

MONITOR VCR

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

Y/VIDEO

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp)

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

Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.

Audio Adjustments

1. Select TV SPEAKERS ON from 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 TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu.

6. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled from the TV.

Note: In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifier.

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

External Amplifier

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

ANT 1 SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

INPUT 1

Y/VIDEO

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

PROG.

TO AUDIO

PROG.

OUT

TO AUDIO

AMP

OUT

AMP

NSTALLATION

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

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

TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

R-AUDIO-

R-AUDIO-LVIDE

NTSC OUTPUT

S-

VIDEO

Notes:

r 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.

r Select DTV-STB to 480i output mode. TV set can receive 480i si gna l o nly.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

Y/VIDEO

VIDEO

(MAY VARY)

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

PROG.

OUT

TO AUDIO

AMP

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

(For models CT-27SX31/U, CT-32SX31/U, and CT-36SX31/U)

This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows watching two (2) live broadcasts at the same tim e with or without an external video source (VCR).

Basic PIP Operation Procedure

Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the

Note: The audio is for the Main Picture only.

1. Choose channels for the up/down buttons.

2. Choose channels for the buttons or by using the numeric keypad.

PIP

frame onscreen.

PIP

frame by pressing the remote control PIP CHANNEL

Main Picture

by pressing the remote control CH up/down

SWAP Button

The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Picture source. Press the RECALL button for onscreen PIP and Main Picture source status.

NSTALLATION

PIP Operation with a Cable Box

(For connections - refer to page 11)

Procedure

r To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box in the

Note: Use this procedure if you want to watch premium cable channels in the Main Picture

while viewing a television program or video in the PIP frame.

1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune television to Channel 3.

3. Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the

Note: The audio is for the Main Picture only.

4. Verify the cable box is ON.

5. Choose channels for the

6. Choose channels for the and using the PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons.

Note: Swap is not available when us ing the cable box to tune cha nnels . If your cable bo x ha s

a video output, it can be connected to the television to allow you to use all PIP functions. See the equipment manual for more information. (Tune the PIP to the video input connected to the cable box).

Main Picture

PIP frame

by tuning the cable box.

by pressing the TV button on the remote control

PIP

frame onscreen.

Main Picture

AIN MENU

Main Menu

EXIT

Procedures

1. Press the ACTION button on the remote control to display Main Menu.

2. Press the CH up/down or VOL right/left button to highlight the desired icon.

3. Press the ACTION button to display icon features and submenus.

4. Press the CH up/down buttons to select desired icon features.

5. Press the VOL right button to highlight submenus.

6. Press the CH up/down to select desired submenu.

7. Press the VOL right/left button to select or adjust submenu.

8. Press the ACTION button repeatedly to exit menus.

Remote Control Buttons

Remote Control Guide

The Re mote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with this TV.

Main Menu Feature Char t

ENU

AIN MENU FEATURE CHART

ESCRIPTION

SET UP

LANGUAGES

PROG. CHAN

(Program Channels)

(Closed Captioning)

OTHER ADJ.

r Select English, Spanish, or French menu. r MODE - Sele ct Cable or TV. See Installa-

tion section in manual.

r AUTO PROGRAM - Automatically program

channels having a signal into memory.

r MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or

delete channels from memory.

r CC ON MUTE - Activate C1-C2 for Closed

Captioning display when the remote MUTE button is p ressed.

r CC MODE - Select C1 or C2 for Closed

Captioning, program guides and other information.

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.

Note: Press RECALL to display onscreen

Channel Banner at any time.

r GEOMAGNETIC CORR - Use to adjust the

discoloration (some models) or tilt (some

models) due to earth’s magnetic field in the area.

AUDIO ADJ.

(Adjustments)

AUDIO

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 to factory default.

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