Panasonic CT-32G11 Owner’s Manual

Color Television Operating Instructions

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

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CT-32G11

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Safety Instructions

WARNING

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 ar- The exclamation pointwithin

A row-headwithin atriangleis A a triangle is intended to tell

parts inside the product are ating and servicing instruc- a risk of electric shock to tions are in the papers with

intended to tell the user that ,_ the user that important oper- persons, the appliance.

Note To CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article

820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Safety Instructions For Television Receivers

1. Read and apply the operating instructions provided with your television receiver.

2. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use.

3. Unplug this television receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. De not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use attachments not recommended by the television receiver manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

5. Do not use this television receiver near water. For example: Avoid placing it near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or

laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. D° not place this television receiver on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television receiver may fall, causing serious

injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the television receiver. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions,

and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and _IL_'_

uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure

reliable operation of the television receiver and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the television receiver on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar

surface. This television receiver should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This television receiver should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

8. Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power

supplied to your home consult your television dealer or local power company. For television receivers designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

9. This television receiver is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully intothe outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug should still fail to fit, contact your N_G AS _'_

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do EXAMPLEOF ANTENNAGROUNDI

not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized ANTENNALEAD4N plug. _RE

10. DO not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this television receiver

where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

11. Follow all warnings and instructions marked ANTENNA

on the television receiver. (NECSECTION810-20)

12. DO not overload wall outlets and extension

cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

television receiver through cabinet slots as (NECSECTION810-21) they may touch dangerous voltage points or GROUNDCLAMPS

13. Never push objects of any kind into this ÷_ GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS

short Out parts that could result in a fire or ROWERSERVICEGROUNDING electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on ELECTRODESYSTEM

the television receiver. (NED ART 250, PART H)

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DISCHARGE UNIT

14.If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide

some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the

mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

See Figure.

15. For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long pedods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to

lightning and power-line surges.

16. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power

circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Unplug this television receiver from the wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled into the television receiver. c. ]f the television receiver has been exposed to rain or water.

d. Ifthe television receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered bythe operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television receiver to normal operation.

e. If the television receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the television receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

18. Do not attempt to service this television receiver yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the odginal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock, or other hazards.

20. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this television receiver, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.

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

22. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTE: This equipment isdesig ned to operate inthe U.S.A., Canada and other countries where the broadcasting system and

AC house current is exactly the same as in the U.S.A. and Canada.

Important Information Regarding Use of Video Games, Computers, Teletext 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 isviewable on normal programs in the form of a stationary fixed image. This type of irreversible picture

tube deterioration can be limited by observing 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 resultingfrom fixed image use is not an operating defect and as

such is notcovered by Warranty. This product is notdesigned to displayfixed image patterns forextended periods of

time.

Specifications

Power Source: Channel Capability:

Video Input Jack: Audio Input Jacks:

To Audio AMP Jacks: Stereo Sound

Closed Caption Display

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

120V, 60Hz, AC 181 channels (See chart)

VHF 2~13, UHF 14~69, Cable 125 channels

1V p-p, 75 ohm, phono jacktype 47K ohm, 500mV rms

0~2.0V rms 4.7K ohm

Channel Capability Chart

BAND USA/CAN

VHF 12 UHF 56

CABLE (Mid-Band) 15 CABLE (Super Band) 14

CABLE (Hyper Band 28 CABLE (Ultra Band) 56

TOTAL CHANNELS 181

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Introduction

Congratulations on Your New Purchase

Your new video component features an all solid state chassis which is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and adjusted at the factory for best performance.

In orderfor you to take fulladvantage of your new video component, please read and followthe installationand operating

instructions supplied with this product. Customer's Record

The model and serial number of this product may be found on its back cover. You should note the model and serial number

in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of

theft or loss. Model Number:

Serial Number:

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ............................. 2

Specifications ......... ........................ 3

Introduction ................................... 4

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

Receiver Location .............................. 5

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

AC Power Supply Cord ......................... 5

Battery installation ............................. 5

Antenna/Cable Connections ..................... 6

Other Video Equipment ......................... 6

Optional Equipment Connection and Operation .. 7

Stereo Connection (To Audio AMP) .............. 7

Video/Audio Connection ........................ 7

Location of Controls (Remote and Receiver) ..... 8

Quick Reference Control Operation .............. 8

Remote Quick Reference Functional Key Chart .. 9

Control Operation ............................. 10

Power Button ................................. 10

Volume (Vol) Buttons .......................... 10

Mute Button .................................. 10

R-Tune (Rapid Tune) Button .................... 10

Channel Change (UP/DOWN) .................. 10

Numeric Keypad (0 through 9 Buttons) ........... 10

VCR Function Buttons ......................... 10

TV/Video Button .............................. 11

Recall Button ................................. 11

Cable Power Button ....................... i... 11

Multi Button .................................. 11

Main Menu Icons Selection .................... 12

Trilingual Menu Selection (English/Spanish/French) 12

Picture Adjustments ........................... 13

Picture Norm ............................... 13

Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture and Sharpness .. 13

Audio Adjustment ............................. 14

Audio Norm ................................ 14

Bass, Treble, and Balance ................... 14

Mode (Stereo/SAP/Mono) .................... 15

AI Sound .................................. 15

TV Speakers ............................... 16

Lock ........................................ 17

Lock (Game Guard) ......................... 17

Unlock (Game Guard) ....................... 17

Channel Caption (Station Identifier) .............. 18

Timer Features ............................... 19

Sleep Timer ................................ 19

Program Timer ............................. 19

Set-Up Features .............................. 20

Set Time (Clock) ............................ 20

Ant (Antenna) .............................. 20

Auto Prog (Program) ........................ 21

Manual Prog (Program) ...................... 21

On Mute .............................. 22

Mode ................................. 22

Trilingual Menu System ...................... 23

Care and Cleaning ............................ 24

Programming The Universal Remote Control .... 25

VCR and Cable Converter Box Infrared Codes ... 26

Troubleshooting Chart ........................ 27

Power Loss ................................... 27

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Installation

Receiver Location

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

Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the

screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or

moisture.

To insure optimum color purity, do not position magnetic equipment (motors, fans, other speakers, etc.) nearby.

Optional External Equipment Connections

The Video/Audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best perfor-

mance, video cables should utilize 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables are available from your dealer or electronic

supply house.

Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components require. Also determine the length of cable you'll need.

AC Power Supply Cord

Polarized Plug

Remote Control Battery Installation

Batteries: Use two "AA" batteries.

1. Turn the Transmitter face down. To remove top cover, press down on marking and slide cover off in the direction indicated.

2. Install the batteries as shown inthe battery compartment. (Polarity (+) or (-) must be correct.)

3. Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

4. For heavy Remote Control use, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.

NOTE: Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that

will damage the Remote Control Transmitter.

Observe the Following Precautions:

1. Batteries must be replaced as a pair.

2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.

3.. Do not mix battery types (Example: Zinc Carbon with Alkaline).

4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.

5. Battery replacement is necessary when Remote Control reacts

sporadically or stops operating the Receiver.

and Slide Cover

Press Down Here

Back

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Installation (cont.)

Antenna/Cable Connections

Antenna Connection - 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 "IV. (Refer to Antenna Mode section.)

Incoming Cable From Home Antenna (75 Ohm)

VHF/UHF

onBackofSet

Incoming Cable From Home Antenna (300 Ohm)

VHF/UHF

on Back of Set

Indoor Outdoor

Typical VHF/UHF Antenna

300 to 75 ohm Matching Transformer(Not Included)

Cable Connection - For receptionof cable channels, connect the cable supplied byyourlocalcable company. Antenna

Mode must be set to CABLE. (Refer to Antenna Mode section.)

Incoming 75 Ohm Cable (from Cable Company)

VHF/UHF

on Back of Set

NOTE: Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A

cable converter box is required for proper reception. Check with your local Cable company for compatibility requirements.

Other Video Equipment

VCRs, Video Disc Players, Computers, TV games, andTeletext equipment can also be connected to the antenna input connection.

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Optional Equipment Connection and Operation

To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo)

TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER

To Auxiliary Inpu

• To Audio AMP

Connect to an external audio amp auxiliary inputfor monitoring sound through a stereo system. NOTE: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be used for external speakers.

Adjustment - When an audio amp is connected to "TO AUDIO AMP" terminals:

1. Select TV SPEAKERS "ON" Mode. (Refer to the Audio Menu "iV Speakers section.)

2. Set volume of audio amp to near minimum.

3. Adjust volume of TV to desired listening level.

4. Adjust volume of audio amp to match the level of IV.

5. Se_ectTV SPEAKERS _FF&VA_ (Variab_eAudi_ _utput) M_de_ (Refer t_ the Audi_ Menu TV Speakers secti_n')

6. Audio bass, treble, balance, volume, and mute can now be controlled by the TV Remote Control. When OFF&FAO (Fix Audio Output) mode isselected in the Audio Menu, the external amplifier speakers are controlled by the Audio

Amplifier.

Video/Audio Connection

TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER

VCR or VIDEO DISC

AUDIO OUT

BACK OF VCR

Operation

1. Connect optional equipment as shown to INPUT.

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

3. Operate optional equipment (VCR-VDP) as instructed in Optional Equipment manual.

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Location of Controls (Remote & Receiver)

POWER • VOLUMEIb • CHANNELA ACTION W/VtDEO __

_ _ _ _ _ RemoteControlI //

Sensor

Quick Reference Control Operation

Power Button - Press to turn ON or OFF.

Vol (Volume) Buttons - Press to adjust Sound Level. Press to adjust

Audio Menus, Video Menus and select operating features when menus

are displayed. Ch (Channel) Buttons - Press to select prog rammed channels. Press to

highlight desired features when menus are displayed. Also used to select Cable Converter box channels after programming Remote Control Infrared codes (the TV/CABLE switch must be set in CABLE position).

Q Action Button - Press to display Main Menu and access On Screen feature

and Adjustment Menus.

Q TV/Video Button - Press to select TV or Video Input, Q Multi Button - Programmable to operate up to six Remote Function buttons.

Q Mute Button - Press to mute sound. A second press returns sound. Q R-Tune (Rapid Tune) Button - Press to switch between two channels,

Q Recall Button - Press to display ]qme, status of Sleep Timer, Channel, Video Mode, Channel Caption and Audio

Mode. Keyboard "0 through 9" Buttons - Press desired channel number to access any channel.

Q VCR Function Buttons - Programmable to operate many brands of VCRs, TV/CABLE switch must be in TV

position.

Q Cable Power Button - Programmable to operate selected CATV converter boxes.

Remote Control

Q TV/Cable Switch - This switch is used to select the proper mode when programming Remote Control Infrared

codes or operating the TV or external equipment (VCR or Cable Converter box).

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Remote Control

Quick Reference Functional Key Chart

KEY

POWER

NOTE

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TV/VIDEO

MULTI

ACTION

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OPERATES

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ALLCOMPONENTS

Tv A

CABLE

l"V

VCR

CABLE

FUNCTION

Turns TV On and Off

i MutesTVAudi0

Selects the TV Input Mode

Programable Button that can operate up to six (6) Remote Functions at once

Activates TV Menus

Channel Up/Down, Menu Navigation Channel Up/Down

VolumeUp/Down,MenuNavigtion Searchfor Infrared CodewhenProgramming Remote

Selects Channel Selects Code in Game Guard Menu

Selects Channel in Channel Caption Menu Selects Channel in _mer Menu

Selects Infrared Code when Programming Remote

R-TUNE

RECALL TV Displays Channel, _me, and Audio Mode

"rv/c_,.E Also VCR Mode Selection for Remote Control

Po_R CABLE Turns Cable On and Off

VC_ER_"' VCR Turns VCR On and Off

REC

REH STOP PLAY FF

TV/VCR VCR CHANNEL PAUSE

Q <:D <D O

"IV TV Mode Selection for Remote Control

CABLE CATV Mode Selection for Remote Control

' VCR

Switches Between Two (2) Channels

Standard VCR Control Keys

Record Rewind

[_ Stop

I_ Play

tw_m

N_JE

Fast Forward

O Selects'rVNCR Mode

(_) VCR Channel Up/Down

O Pause

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