Panasonic CT32G32, CT-36G33, CT-27G30CT Owner’s Manual

Panasonlc

Color Television

Operating Instructions

CT-27G33 CT-32G33

CT-36G33

TQB2AA0260

PRINTED IN MEXICO 80306

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

Cable Connection ..................................................................... 3

Antenna Connection................................................................. 3

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

To Audio Amplifier.................................................................... 4

Audio Adjustments ................................................................... 4

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

Main Menu ................................................................. 7

ACTION Button ................................................. :...................... 7

CH / VOL Buttons..................................................................... 7

Main Menu Feature Chart ......................................... 8

TABLE OF CONTENTS

With / Without a VCR and Cable Box...................................... 5

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

Special Features ..................................................... 10

Languages.............................................................................. 10

Geomagnetic Correction ........................................................ 10

Timer ...................................................................................... 10

Sleep Timer ............................................................................ 10

Program Timer ....................................................................... 11

CH CAP (Channel Caption) .................................................... 12

LOCK...................................................................................... 12

Game Guard Lock .................................................................. 12

Unlocking Game Guard.......................................................... 13

Troubleshooting Chart ........................................... 14

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CONGRA TULA TIONS

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

Themodelandserialnumberofthisproductare locatedonthe backoftheTV. Youshouldnote themodeland serialnumberinthe spaceprovidedand retainas a permanentrecordofyour purchase. This willaid in identificationin the event of theft or loss.Productregistratienis availableat www.prodreg.com/panasonic.

Care and Cleaning

Screen (Turn TV Off)

Cabinet and Remote Control

D For plastic cabinets and Remote Control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild

O For wooden cabinets, use a soft cloth and an occasional coat of furniture polish to preserve

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

Model Number

Serial

Number

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

• Avoidexcessivemoistureandwipedry.

detergent solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

the finish.

Specifications

PowerSou_

CT;27G33 CT-32G33 CT-36G33

2 Video InputJacks

To AudioAMP Jack

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

IVp,p,75Ohm; PhonoJack Type

Installation

Television Location

This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult y_

dealer for available options.

O Avoid excessive sunlightor bright lights,including reflections. 13 Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal

13 Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range. C3 Avoidmagnetic equipment,including motors, fans, or external speakers.

INSTALLATION

component failure.

Optional Cable

Connections

Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results: 13 Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.

13 Check type of output and input connectors on your components. 13 Determine required cable lengths.

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.

Cable / Antenna

Forproper reception, eitheracable or antennaconnectionisrequired. Cable Connection

Connectthecablesuppliedbyyourlocalcable company.

Note: A cable converterbox may be requiredfor proper reception.

Antenna Connection

Polarized plug

Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

Check with your local Cable company for compatibility requirements.

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 in the SET UP menu. Incoming Cable from

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

Home Antenna

users must change to Antenna Mode in the Set Up Menu.

INSTALLATION

Optional Equipment Connections

VCR's, video disc players,video game consoles, and DSS equipment can also be connected to the video inputs. See the optionalequipment manual fordetails.

Procedure

1. Connectequipmentas shown to rear Audio/Videoinputjacks.

2. SelecttheVideomode bypressingW/VIDEO button.

3. Operateoptionalequipmentas instructedinequipmentmanual.

Note: The S-VIDEO connection is optional and overrides other VIDEO

connection. Use INPUT 1, AUDIO R and L withS-VIDEO connection.

TERMINALS ON BACK OF "rv VCR

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

TO AUDIO AMPlifier

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

Audio Adjustments

Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected

external speakers.

1. Select IV SPEAKERS ON located in the AUDIO menu on screen.

2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.

3. Adjust TV volume to desired level.

4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the "IV.

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.

directly to

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

With I Without A VCR And Cable Box

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

Without A VCR (External Video Source)

Procedure

• Connect incomingcable 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 PiP frame by pressing the Remote Control PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons.

• Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressingthe Remote Control CH

up/down buttons or by using the numedc keypad.

With A VCR (External Video Source) And Cable Box Connectyourtelevisiontoa VCR andCableBox,as shown.

PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

Note: The Remote Control must be programmed with supp/ied codes to operate the VCR

and Cab/e Box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.

VCR CABLEBOX

Incoming

Cable Splitter

(Not Supplied)

Cable

Procedure

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

Note: TheaudioisfromtheMain Pictureonly.

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

• Press the W/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the same video

input which yourcable box isconnected to.

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

• Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the Remote

Note:

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

TheSWAPbuttonswitchesthePIPand MainPicturesource. Press theRECALL button forPiP

andMainPicturesourcestatus,onscreen.

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