Panasonic CT-3272SU, CT-G2979, CT-G2979X, CT-G2989L, CT-3272SE Operating Instructions Manual

Color Television
Operating Instructions

®

CT-3272S
CT-3272SU

CT-G2979
CT-G2979X

CT-G2989L

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or
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T able of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Installation............................................ .......................... ..............4

Television Location.....................................................................4

Optional Cable Connections.......................................................4

AC Power Supply Cord ............... .......................... .....................4

Cable / Antenna................. .......................... ...............................4

Cable Connection...................................................... .................4

Antenna Connection...................................................................4

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

To Audio Amplifier......................................................................6

1 Tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ................................7

VCR and Cable Box........................... .......................... ..............7

VCR - No Cable Box ................... .......................... .....................8

2 Tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ................................9

With / Without a VCR and Cable Box................. ........................9

With a VCR - No Cable Box............................ .........................1 0

Main Menu......................... .......................... ................................11

ACTION Button ........................................................................11

CH / VOL Buttons.............. .......................... .............................11

Remote Control........................................................................11

Main Menu Feature Chart.......................... ................................12

Special Features............................................ .............................14

Languages............... ........................... ......................................14

Timer Sleep/Program...............................................................14

CH CAP (Channel Caption)......................................................15

LOCK........................................................................................16

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

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or ba ck.

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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

Copyright 2001 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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C

ONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations

Your new TV 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 prod uct are lo ca ted on the b ack of th e TV. You shoul d 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 is
available to U.S. customers at www.prodreg.com/panasonic.

Model
Number

Serial
Number

Care and Cleaning

Specifications

Power Source

Screen (Turn TV Off)

• Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner with a soft 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

r Use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution.

Do not use benzene, thinner, or other petroleum based cleaners.

r Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

CT-G2979 (2.0A) CT-3272S (2.0A)
CT-G2979X(2.0A) CT-3272SU (2.0A)
CT-G2989L (2.0A)

Channel Capability - 181 VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113

Auto (110V AC 220V AC); 50/60Hz

120V AC; 60Hz
127V AC; 60Hz

Video Input Jacks 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm

To Audio AMP Jack 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

S-VHS Input Jack S-Video (Y-C) Connector

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Feature Comparison Chart

MODELS

F

EATURE COMPARISON CHART

FEATURES

MENU LANGUAGE

ENG/SPAN/FR

1 TUNER PIP
2 TUNER PIP

CLOSED CAPTIONING

V-CHIP CAPABILITY

75 OHM INPUT

VIDEO NORM
AUDIO NORM

STEREO

AI SOUND

BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE

SURROUND

CT -G2979

r r r r

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r r r r

r r r r

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CT-G2979X

CT-G2989L

CT-3272S

r

CT-3272SU

A/VJACKS AUDIO SPECIAL FEATURES

NUMBER OF SPEAKERS 4 4 4 2

A/V IN

(REAR/FRONT)

AUDIO OUT

S-VHS INPUT

HEADPHONE JACK

2

(2/1)2 (2/1)2 (2/1)2(2/0)

r r r r

r r r r

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3

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NSTALLATION

Installation

Television 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

component failure.

r Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.
r Avoid magnetic equipment, including motors , fans, or 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 c aution when moving the c art/ apparatus combinatio 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.

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

Cable / Antenna

CAUTION: TO PREVEN T ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE B L ADE 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

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

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

Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

requirements.

Antenna Connection

• For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external
antenna is requ ired. For best reception an o ut d oor antenna
is recommended.

• Antenna Mode must be set to TV in the SETUP menu.

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

ncoming Cable from

Home Antenna

Cable Preset

4

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

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Optional Equipment Connections

VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected
to the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for details.

VCR

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NSTALLATION

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

TO AUDIO

INPUT

S-VIDEO

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

Procedure

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

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

3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

AMP

2

1

AUDIO

RL

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

Jack used for 1/ 8"

headphone plug

(some models)

ANT IN

ANT OUT

VIDEO L AUDIO R

TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV

(SOME MODELS)

Note: Front and re ar Audi o/Video connectors c ann ot be operated at the same time.

Note: If S-VIDEO and VIDEO input are used at the same time, two images will

appear on the TV screen.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF VIDEO GAMES,
COMPUTERS, DSS OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.

The extended use of fixed image program material can cause a permanent “shadow image” on
the picture tube. This background image is viewable on normal programs in the form of a
stationary fixed image. This type of irreversible picture tube deterioration can be limited by
observin g the following steps:

A. Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to a minimum viewing level.
B. Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time.
C. Turn the power off when not in actual use.

Note: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from fixed image

use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty. This
product is not designed to display fixed image patterns for extended periods
of time.

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NSTALLATION

TO AUDIO AMPlifier

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

Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be co nne ct ed 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.

External Amplifier

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

TO AUDIO

AMP

S-VIDEO

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

INPUT

AUDIO

RL

2

1

VIDEO

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UNER PICTURE IN PICTURE

1 Tuner Picture In Pi cture (PIP) Operation Only

Note: Refer to the FEATURE COMPARISON CHART on page 3 for your television PIP capability.

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.

(PIP) O

PERATION ONLY

ANT IN

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

TO AUDIO

AMP

INPUT

S-VIDEO

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

AUDIO

RL

2

1

VIDEO

VCR

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Cable spliltter
(not supplied)

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.

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

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

To view a different picture in the PIP frame:

r Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the video PIP source.
r Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR is tuned to channel 3.
r Choose channels fo r th e

using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

r Choose channels for the

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

PIP

frame by pressing the CBL button on the Remote Control an d

Main Pictur e

by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control

Note: The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Picture source. Press the RECALL button for

on screen PIP and Main Picture source status.

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UNER

PIP O

PERATION WITH A

VCR - NO C

ABLE BOX

1 Tuner PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box

Note: Refer to the FEATURE COMPARISON CHART on page 3 for your television PIP capability.

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:

VCR

ANT IN

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

AUDIO

TO AUDIO

INPUT

S-VIDEO

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

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

RL

AMP

2

1

VIDEO

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Incoming

Cable

Procedure

Turn the VCR OFF and tune the TV to channel 3.
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.

r Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the VIDEO PIP source.
r Press the VCR button on the Remote Control and turn ON the VCR.
r Press the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.
r Choose channels for

Remote Control.

r Choose channels for the

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

Note: The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Pict ure source. Press the RECALL button for on

screen PIP and Main Picture source status.

PIP

frame by pressing VCR CHANNEL up/down buttons on the

Main Pictur e

by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control

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2 Tuner Picture I n Picture (PIP) Operation

With / Without A VCR And Cable Box

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

Note: Refer to the FEATURE COMPARISON CHART on page 3 for your television PIP capability.

Without A VCR (External Vide o Source)
Procedure

• Connect incoming cable to antenna (ANT) input on back of TV.

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

Note: The audio is for the Main Picture, only.

• Choose channels for the
CHANNEL up/down buttons.

• Choose channels for the

CH up/down buttons or by using the numeric keypad.

With A VCR (External Video Source) And Cable Box

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

PIP frame

Main Picture

(PIP) O

PERATION

by pressing the Remote Control PIP

by pressing the Remote Control

ANT IN

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

TO AUDIO

AMP

INPUT

S-VIDEO

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

AUDIO

RL

2

1

VIDEO

VCR

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Cable spliltter
(not supplied)

CABLE BOX

ANT OUT

ANT IN

Incoming Cable

Note: The Remot e Control m ust be pro grammed wit h supplied codes to op erate 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.

Note: The audio is from the Main Picture only.

To view scrambled channels through your Cable Box in the PIP frame:

•Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the same video
input to which your cable box is connected.

• Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR tuned to channel 3.

PIP

• Choose channels for the
Control and using the numeric keypad or PIP CHANNEL up/dow n buttons.

• Choose c hannel s for t he
Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

Note: The SWAP but ton switches th e on screen PIP and Main Pict ure source. Pr ess the

RECALL button for PIP and Main Picture source status.

frame by pressing the CBL button on the Remote

Main Picture

by pressing the TV button on the Remote

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(PIP) O

PERATION

(C

ONT

.)

2 Tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation (Cont.)

With a VCR - No Cable Box

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

Note: Refer to the FEATURE COMPARISON CHART on page 3 for your television PIP capability.

Connect your television to a VCR, as shown.

VCR

ANT IN

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

TO AUDIO

AMP

INPUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

RL

2

1

VIDEO

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Incoming

Cable

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

VCR. 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 on screen.

Note: The audio is from the Main Picture only.

To view an external video source in the PIP frame:n3.

•Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the same video
input to which your VCR is connected.

• Verify the VCR is on.

• Choose c hannel s for t he

Main Picture

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

• Choose channels for the

PIP frame

Control and using the PIP Channel up/down buttons.

by pressing the TV button on the Remote

by pressing the TV button on the Remote

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SWAP and RECALL Buttons

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

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Main Menu

ACTION Button

Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu and submenus. Press the ACTION button
repeatedly to exit.

Main Menu

EXIT

M

AIN MENU

CH / VOL Buttons

Press the CH (channel) or VOL (volume) buttons to select an icon. Use the CH buttons to
highlight the desired features. Use VOL buttons to select and adjust features.

Remote Control

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

Remote Action / Navigation Buttons

CH

VOLVOL

CH

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