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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARN IN G: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable part s inside. Re fer servi cin g to qualif ied ser vice p ersonnel .
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
FCC CAUTION:
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE:
The lightning flash with ar row
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.
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The double insulation symbol (a square within a square) is
intended to alert qualified service personnel to use only
identical replacement parts in this apparatus.
ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS TV
RECEIVER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
COULD CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, WHICH
WOULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
THIS EQUIPMENT.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES CATHODE RAY TUBES (CRT) AND OTHER
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This product incorporates U.S. Patent 6,266,098 B1; Issue date: July 24, 2001; assigned
to Matsushita Electric Corporation of America; other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258 and 4482866.
High Definition Sound
Read these instructions completely before operating television.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
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C
ONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Your new television features state-of-the-art technology for high quality picture and sound with complete audio/video
connections for yo ur home theater system. Your TV is designed to give you many ye ars of enjoyment. It was th oroughly
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 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 registration for U.S. customers is available at: www.prodreg.com/panasonic.
Model
Number
Serial
Number
Care and Cleaning
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 For cabinets and remote control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution. Avoid excessive moisture and
wipe dry.
r Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.
Video Input Jacks1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
Audio Input Jacks500mV RMS 47K Ohm
Video Output Jack1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
Audio Output Jacks0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm
S-Video Input JacksS-Video (Y-C) Connector
120V AC, 60Hz
75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation
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I
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 Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.
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 moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 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-32H L 42, CT-32HL42U :
CAUTION:
ble of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
CT-32HX42, CT-32HX42U:
CAUTION:
ble of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
CT-36H L 42, CT-36HL42U :
CAUTION:
ble of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
CT-36HX42, CT-36HX42U:
CAUTION:These televi sion rece ivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-36HX40P st and. Use wi th other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
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 W ITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSU RE.
PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT, OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT
PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FRO M T HE 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 to ANT1 connection on back of television. Select cable
mode and ANT1 in SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
Note:A cable converter box may be required for proper reception. Check with your local cable company for
Antenna Connections
These television rec eivers for use o nly with PANASONIC TY-32HL42P st and. Use with ot her cart s (or s t ands) is cap a-
These televi sion rece ivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-32HX40P st and. Use wi th other carts (or stands) is capa-
These television rec eivers for use o nly with PANASONIC TY-36HL42P st and. Use with ot her cart s (or s t ands) is cap a-
Polarized plug
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
compatibility requireme nts.
•For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
•Connect home antenna to ANT1 connection on back of television. Select TV mode and ANT1 in the
SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV
Incoming Cable from
Home Antenna
Cable Preset
Cable Mode is preset at the factory.
Antenna users must change to TV Mode and
ANT 1 in the Set Up menu.
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F
EATURE CHART
Feature Chart
MODELS
CT-32HL42
CT-32HX42
CT-36HL42
CT-36HX42
FEATURES
SPECIAL
MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR
2 TUNER SPLIT
2 TUNER PIP
VIDEO PICTURE MEMORY
VIDEO INPUT SKIP
CLOSED CAPTIONING
V-CHIP CAPABILITY
DIGITAL SCAN RATE
FEA TURES
NTSC LINE - DOUBLER
VIDEO NORM
AUDIO NORM
STEREO
AI SOUND
BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE
AUDIO
SURROUND
BBE
A/V PROGRAM OUT
rrrr
r r rr
r r rr
rrrr
rrrr
rrrr
rrrr
1080i,
480p
480p480p480p480p
rrrr
rrrr
r r rr
rrrr
r r rr
rrrr
rrrr
rrrr
1080i,
480p
1080i,
480p
1080i,
480p
A/V IN (REAR/FRONT)4 (3/1)4 (3/1) 4 (3/1) 4 (3/1)
AUDIO OUT
S-VHS INPUT (REAR/FRONT)
JACKS
A/V
COMPONENT INPUT
rrrr
2/12/12/12/1
2 2 2 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR
OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.
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WARNING: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed
image is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty.
This television is designed to display constantly moving imag es on the s creen. Con tinuous v iewing
of stationary images such as letterbox pictures on standard screen TVs (with top/bottom bars), nonexpanded standard (4:3) pictu res on wide screen TVs (with side bars s hown on each side of an
image), stock mark et report ba rs (ticker running at the bott om of the scr een), vid eo game patterns ,
fixed scoreboards, bright station logos, on-line (internet) or repetitive computer style patterns should
be limited.
The extended use of fi xed image program mat erial can cause a perm anent picture tube dam age,
shown as a “shadow im age” viewable on normal program s. This type of irreversible pic ture tube
deterioration can be limited by performing the following steps:
•Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time.
•Turn the power off when not in use.
A
UTO SET UP MENU
Auto Set Up Menu
For your convenience, Auto Set up menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed,
follow the menus and procedures for setting up the features.
r IDIOMA/LANGUE - To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.
IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO PROGRAM
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
TILT CORRECTION
AUTO SET UP
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
ENGLISH
CABLEMODE
uu
r Press VOL u to select English, Spanish or French.
uuu
r MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source.
IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO PROGRAM
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
TILT CORRECTION
AUTO SET UP
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
ENGLISH
CABLEMODE
uuuuu
r Press VOL u to select TV or CABLE.
r AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all channels with a signal.
IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO PROGRAM
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
TILT CORRECTION
AUTO SET UP
ENGLISH
CABLEMODE
u
r Press VOL u to start Auto Programming.
uuuu
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
r GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION - This feature is used to adjust discoloration o f the pict ure due to earth’s magne tic
field in the area.
IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO PROGRAM
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
TILT CORRECTION
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
AUTO SET UP
ENGLISH
CABLEMODE
uu
r Press VOL u to display adjustment menu.
u
r Press t VOL or VOL u to adjust discoloration
uu
in picture.
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -
0
l
t
TO ADJUST
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
u
r TILT CORRECTION - This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to earth’s magnetic field in the area.
IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
TILT CORRECTION
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
ENGLISH
CABLEMODE
u
r Press VOL u to display adjustment menu.
uu
r Press t VOL or VOL uto adjust picture tilt.
uu
TILT CORRECTION
0
t
TO ADJUST
PRESS ACTION
TO EXIT
u
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PTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Optional Equipment Connections
VCR Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only.
.
VCR
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE TV
VIDEO OUT
Y
VIDEO
P
P
AUDIO
COMPONENT
B
R
L
R
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VIDEO INPUTS
S-VIDEO
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INPUT
AUDIO OUT
ANT INANT OUT
L
R
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.
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
r Option A
1. Select ANT1 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 & COMP1, COMP2, etc.)
connected to your VCR.
3. Begin the video.
r Option B
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Begin the video.
Recording a television program
Procedure
r Option A (Recording and viewing the same program)
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4. Begin recording.
r Option B (Recording one program while viewing another program)
1. Select ANT1 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. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4. Begin recording.
5. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to TV mode.
6. Tune the television to the television program you want to view.
Use either the
S-Video or Video
connection.
PROG
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
TO
AUDIO
AMP
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Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.
O
PTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE TV
CABLE BOX
ANT IN
ANT OUT
INCOMING
CABLE
ANT 1
SPLIT
OUT
ANT 2
VIDEO
AUDIO
COMPONENT
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
12
VIDEO INPUTS
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Note:The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the cable box.
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:To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP
menu under Prog Chan.
VCR and Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.
VCR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
1 23
INPUT
PROG
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
TO
AUDIO
AMP
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
COMPONENT
CABLE BOX
ANT OUT
ANT IN
AUDIO OUT
ANT OUTANT IN
L
R
Incoming
Cable
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
ANT 1
SPLIT
OUT
ANT 2
Note:The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR and cable box.
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:To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP
menu under Prog Chan.
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
12
VIDEO INPUTS
S-VIDEO
1 23
INPUT
PROG
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
TO
AMP
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PTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
VCR and Cable Box Connection (Contd.)
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 the switch setting on the back of 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 TV mode.
•Tune the television to a television program (except another premium cable channel).
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP outputs on back of television.
Note:TO AUDIO AMP terminals can not 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 television volume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the television.
5. Select SPEAKERS OFF & 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.
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
ANT 1
SPLIT
OUT
ANT 2
VIDEO
AUDIO
COMPONENT
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
12
VIDEO INPUTS
S-VIDEO
1 23
INPUT
PROG
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
TO
AMP
External Amplifier
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PTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Front Control Panel (models CT-32HX42 and CT-36HX42)
The front control panel can be used to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available.
ON/OFF INDICA TOR
Note:The ON/OFF indicator LED (red) will be lit when set is on.
t
VOLUME
CHANNEL
ACTION TV/VIDEO
p
VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
S-VIDEO
HPJ
q
u
INPUT 4
CAMCORDER
POWER ON/OFF
INFRARED SENSOR
Note: The S-VIDEO conne cti on prov id es hi ghe r qu al ity pi ctu re. It o ver ride s VIDEO 4 c onnec tio ns . Us e INPUT 4, AUDIO L a nd R
with S-VIDEO connection.
Open the door on th e TV front panel to use the con nec ti ons fo r y our optional equipments (Camco rd er, VCR or other vide o
components). Select INPUT 4 mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.
Procedure
1. Connect equipment to front Audio/Video input jacks.
2. Press TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO 4 input mode.
3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.
Front control Panel (models CT-32HL42 and CT-36HL42)
Follow the procedure above to connect the optional equipment to front Audio/Video input jacks.
Note:The ON/OFF indicator LED (red) will be lit when set is on.
ON/OFF INDICA TOR
p
CH
ut
VOL
POWER ON/OFF
ACTION
q
CH
INFRARED SENSOR
Note: The S-VIDEO co nnection provides high er q ual ity pi cture. It overrides VIDE O 4 c on nec ti ons . U s e I NPUT 4, AU DIO L and R
with S-VIDEO connection.
TV/VIDEOPOWERVOL
S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R HPJ
INPUT 4
CAMCORDER
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PTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Program Out Connection (PROG OUT)
To use the television audio and video with optional equipment, connect the PROG OUT and TO AUDIO AMP connections on the back of
the television.
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
ANT 1
SPLIT
OUT
ANT 2
VIDEO
AUDIO
COMPONENT
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
12
VIDEO INPUTS
S-VIDEO
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INPUT
PROG
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
TO
AMP
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
MONITOR
VCR
OR
Procedure
1. Connect optional equipment to PROG OUT and TO AUDIO AMP terminals.
2. PROG OUT terminal display is the same as onscreen display.
3. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording and monitoring.
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection
This television is capable of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to a DTV Tuner set-top-box (STB). In
order to view DTV programming, the STB must be connected to the component video inputs (Y, P
DTV signal must be available in your area. Select the output of the STB to either 1080i or 480p.
This television also utili zes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTS C signal and progr essively sca ns the
image. This allo ws you to sit close to the TV a nd not see the thin bl ack horizo ntal lines ( venetian blin d effect) asso ciated
with interlaced TV pictures.
Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to the back of your TV.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER
, PR) of the television. A
B
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
COMPONENT INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
DIGITAL TV OUTPUT
MAIN
Y
VIDEO
L-AUDIO-R
R-AUDIO-L
PRP
B
-VIDEO
NTSC OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
ANT 1
SPLIT
OUT
ANT 2
VIDEO
AUDIO
COMPONENT
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
12
VIDEO INPUTS
S-VIDEO
1 23
INPUT
PROG
OUT
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
TO
AMP
Note:There are 2 sets of 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.
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PIP
L
AND SPLIT OPERATION
PIP and Split Operation
Note:PIP or Split frame can’t display the same channel or video source as Main Picture.
PIP Operation
This television includ es a two- tu ner Pic tur e In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows y ou to wat ch tw o (2) live broadcasts at the
same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc.
r Connect incoming cable to ANT 1 input on back of TV.
PIP
Main Picture
r Press to display PIP frame.
r Select channels for the PIP frame by pressing .
r Select channels for the Main picture by pressing
PIP Frame
or use the remote control numeric keypad.
SWAP
r Press to switch the PIP and MAIN PICTURE source.
Note:
Audio is from Main Picture only.
RECAL
r Press to view picture source status.
r Press to cancel PIP frame.
PIP
Split Operation
This feature lets you watch two different channels side by side with or without an external video source.
SPLIT
r Press to display Split screen.
r Select channels for the Split screen by pressing
PIP CH
Main Picture
with Audio
Note:
Split Picture
no Audio
Audio is from Main Picture only.
r Select channels for the Main picture by pressing
or use the remote control numeric keypad.
SWAP
r Press to switch the SPLIT SCREEN and MAIN
PICTURE source.
r Press to view picture source status.
RECALL
PIP CH
CH
or
CH
.
CH
or
CH
r Press to cancel Split screen.
SPLIT
PIP and Split Operation With a Cable Box
To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box in the Main Picture:
Note:Use this procedure if you want to watc h premium cable c han nels in the Main Pi ctu r e while viewing a tele vi si on program or video
in the PIP or Split frame.
Procedure
r Select ANT 2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
r Tune TV to Channel 3.
PIP
r Press or on the remote control to disp lay the PIP or Sp lit frame.
Note:Audio is from the Main Picture only.
r Verify the Cable box is ON.
r Choose channels for the Main Picture by tuning the cable box.
r Choose channels for the PIP or Split frame by pressing .
Note:Swap is not available when using the cable box to tune channels. If your cable box has video output, it can be
SPLIT
PIP CH
connected to the TV to allow you to use all PIP or Split functions. See the equipment manual for more information.
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PIP
AND SPLIT OPERATION
PIP and Split Operation (contd.)
TV/VIDEO Button (PIP and Split)
Press when PIP or Split frame is displayed to select desired input mode
.
CH #
Main Picture
CH #
Main Picture
COMPONENT 1COMPONENT 2VIDEO 1
PIP Frame
COMPONENT 1
Split Frame
Search Button (PIP and Split)
This feature lets you scan through all available channels.
2
Main Picture
3
Search Frames
4
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 2VIDEO 3VIDEO 4
COMPONENT 2VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2VIDEO 3
PIP
SPLIT
r Press or to display PIP or Split frame.
SEARCH
OPEN/CLOSE
r Press to display search frames.
r Press again to stop search feature.
p
SEARCH
OPEN/CLOSE
p
PIP or Split frame channel will be the last active
search frame.
PIP
SPLIT
r Press or to cancel PIP or Split frame.
Move Button (PIP only)
This feature is used to move PIP frame to one of four corners.
Main Picture
PIP Frame
PIP
r Press to display PIP frame.
MOVE
r Press to position PIP frame to desired corner.
PIP
r Press to cancel PIP frame.
PIP MIN and PIP MAX Buttons
While PIP frame is displayed, press PIP MIN or PIP MAX button to vary the size of PIP frame.
PIP
r Press to display PIP frame.
Main Picture
MIN
MAX
r Press or to size PIP frame.
r Press to cancel PIP frame.
PIP MIN PIP MAX
PIP
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PIP and Split Operation (contd.)
Freeze Button (PIP and Split)
This feature is used to stop action in PIP or Split frame.
PIP
AND SPLIT OPERATION
r Press PIP or SPLIT to display PIP or Split frame.
FREEZE
r Press to stop PIP or Split frame action.
TV/VCR
Main Picture
Freeze frame
r Press again to continue action.
r Press PIP or SPLIT to cancel PIP frame.
FREEZE
TV/VCR
Main Picture Freeze Feature
This feature is used to stop action of the Main Picture in display it on a Split or PIP freeze frame.
r To stop action for Main picture, press while
PIP or Split frame is not displayed.
r Main Picture freeze will be displayed in a PIP or Split
Main Picture
Main Picture
Freeze frame
PIP or Split.
frame, depending on the selection in the Freeze menu
located in Picture Other ADJ2 section (ref er to page 36).
FREEZE
r Press again to cancel Main Picture freeze
frame.
Note: While Main Picture freeze frame is displayed, only
TV/VCR
move button is active for PIP, all other PIP and Split
buttons have no effect (see chart below).
FREEZE
TV/VCR
PIP, Split and Freeze Mode Buttons Operational Chart
This chart indicates the buttons that are operational with PIP, Split or Main Picture Freeze mode.
The ASPECT bu tton on the re mote contr ol lets you selec t the picture s ize ratio to match progr amming forma t when usin g
DTV STB or DBS.
BBE Button
Press this button to turn the BBE
restores the dynamic range of musical passages to provide outstanding natural sound.
SAP Button
Press this button t o let you cy cle through d ifferent audio mo des. If you a re receiv ing a ster eo program and you press the
SAP button, you can cycle between STEREO and MONO.
sound feature On or Off. BBE® Sound technolog y enhances s peech intell igibility and
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EMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS
CT-32HL42
AND
CT-36HL42)
Remote Control Operation (models CT-32HL42 and CT-36HL42)
POWER
LIGHT
Press to turn ON and OFF.
SAP
Press to access second audio program.
MUTE
Press to mute sound. Press to display and
cancel CC (Closed Caption).
Press to select remote operation.
ACTION
Press to access menus.
TV/VIDEO
Press to select TV or input modes.
BBE
MENU
Press to illuminate remote buttons.
ASPECT
Select picture size (ratio) to match
programming format (DTV-STB and DBS
only).
VOL VOL
Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in
menus.
CH
CH
Press to select next or previous channel and
navigate in menus.
RECALL
Press to display time, channel, sleep timer,
and other options.
EXIT
DBS functions button.
GUIDE
BBE - Press to turn on or off.
MENU - Press to access DBS or DVD menus.
PAGE
DBS page up/down and DVD skip -/+ buttons.
Press numeric keypad to select any channel.
R-TUNE
Press to switch to previously viewed
channel or input modes.
Battery Installation
Use two AA batteries:
Remove battery cover by pushing in and up near arrow.
Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs.
Replace the battery cover.
Note:
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Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and
corrosion that will damage the Remote Control
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Precautions
•Replac e batt erie s in p ai r s.
•Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon
•Do not recharge, heat, short-circuit,
DBS functions button.
Press to enter minor number in a compound
number.
*PIP MIN
REW
PAUSE
*FREEZE
TV/VCR
*PIP
*Split or PIP function buttons
Component function buttons
PLAY
STOP
*PIP CH
VCR CH
*SPLIT *MOVE
with alkaline).
disassemble, or burn batteries.
PROG
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*PIP MAX
FF
REC
*SEARCH
OPEN/CLOSE
*SWAP
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EMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS
CT-32HL42
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CT-36HL42)
Mode Operational Key Chart
This chart defines which keys that are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode
TV, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc.
KEY NAME
POWER
SAP
MUTE
ASPECT
TV/VIDEO
CHAN UP
CHAN DOWN
VOL RIGHT
VOL LEFT
ACTION
BBE/MENU
RECALL
EXIT
PAGE DOWN
PAGE UP
GUIDE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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R-TUNE
PROG
PIP MIN
<<REW
PLAY
PIP MAX
>>FF
PAUSE
STOP
RECORD
FREEZE/TV/VCR
PIP CH
VCR CH
PIP CH
VCR CH
SEARCH
OPEN/CLOSE
PIP
SPLIT
MOVE
SWAP
LIGHT
TV PIP OR SPLIT FREEZE--STB/DTV/SAT SW
SPLIT OR PIP SEARCH---
SWAP PIP OR SPLIT WITH
TV MODEDTV MODECABLE MODEDBS MODE
POWER POWER POWER POWER
SAP ON/OFF---
MUTETV MU TECBL MUTETV MUTE
INPUT SWITCH TV INPUT SWITCHTV INPUT SWITCHTV INPUT SWITCH
CHANNEL UP -CABLE CHANNEL UPDBS NAVIGATION UP
CHANNEL DOWN -CABLE CHANNEL DOWNDBS NAVIGATION DOWN
VOL + NAVIGATION RIGHTCABLE VOL +DBS NAVIGATION RIGHT
VOL - NAVIGATION LEFTCABLE VOL -DBS NAVIGATION LEFT
The Universal Remote Control ca n be programmed to operate many manufacturers’ co mponents, using the component
function buttons for VCR, DVD, AUX, RCVR, TV, DTV CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your
Remote Control with or without a code for the component.
Default Modes For Remote Control
DeviceOperatesDefault
TVTV (Panasonic Only)Panasonic TV Codes
DTVDTV (Panasonic Only)Panasonic DTV Codes
CABLECABLE (Preset)Panasonic CABLE Codes
DBSDBS (Preset)Panasonic DBS Codes
VCRVCR (Preset)Panasonic VCR Codes
DVD/CDDVD and CD (Preset) Panasonic DVD Codes
AUX
RCVRAudio Receiver (Preset) Panasonic RCVR Code
Personal Video Recorders,
Tape and VCR2
Panasonic Personal Video
Recorders Code
Determine the manufacturer of the component and look in the table for the code.
Programming With A Code
Procedure
•Confirm that the external component is plugged and operating.
•Turn the component off.
•Press and together, forat least 5 seconds.
ACTION
•Press appr op riate co mpo nen t butto n on the Rem ote Contr ol VCR , DVD ( CD), A UX ( VC R2 or TAPE), RCVR, DTV,
CABLE or DBS.
•Enter the 3-digit component code us ing the Re mot e Con tro l n umer ic ke yp a d (0 ~ 9 butto ns) .
•Press the Remote Control to test the component. If the procedure was successful, the component will
turn on.
POWER
POWER
Helpful Hints: Unsuccessful Code
If the component does not operate with the Remote Control, repeat
the procedure using another code. (Some brands have multiple
codes).
If an incorrect code is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than
30 seconds, the programming will fail.
Programming Without A Code
This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”
•Confirm that the external component is plugged in and on.
•Turn the component off.
•Press and together, forat least 5 seconds.
ACTION
•Press appropriate component button on the Remote Control.
•Press
VOL u to move forward to the next code. Press t VOL to move backward.
•Press the Remo te Contr ol to test the compo nent. If the pro cedure w as su ccessf ul, the co mponent will t urn
on.
Note:Repeat the above steps until the component code is found. It may take many attempts before the correct code
is found.
•After the code is found, press to store the code.
POWER
POWER
ACTION
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EMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS
CT-32HL42
AND
CT-36HL42)
Component Codes
The Universal Remo te Control i s capable of operating many component brands after ent ering a c ode. Som e components
may not operate because t he codes are not available due to limited memory. The Univ ersal Remote Control does not
control all features found in each model.
Write the code numbers from tables in this spa ce. This will serve as a reference if you need
to program your Remote Control.
The Universal Remote Control ca n be programmed to operate many manufacturers’ co mponents, using the component
function buttons for VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with or
without a code for the component.
Default Modes For Remote Control
DeviceOperatesDefault
TVTV (Panasonic Only)Panasonic TV Codes
VCRVCR (Preset)Panasonic VCR Codes
DBSDBS (Preset)Panasonic DBS Codes
CABLECABLE (Preset)Panasonic DBS Codes
DVDDVD, CD (Preset) Panasonic DVD Codes
Determine the manufacturer of the component and look in the table for the code.
Programming With a Code
Procedure
•Confirm that the external component is plugged in and operating.
•Turn the component off.
•Press and together, for at least 5 seconds.
ACTION
•Press appropriate component button on the Remote Control VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS.
•Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control numeric keypad (0 ~ 9 buttons).
POWER
•Press the Remote Control to test the component. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on.
POWER
Helpful Hints: Unsuccessful Code
If the component does not operate with the Remote Control, repeat
the procedure using another code. (Some brands have multiple
codes).
If an incorrect code is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than
30 seconds, the programming will fail.
Programming Without A Code
This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”
•Confirm that the external component is plugged in and on.
•Turn the component off.
•Press and together, for at least 5 seconds.
ACTION
•Press appropriate component button on the Remote Control.
•Press VOL u to move forward to the next code. Press t VOL to move backward.
•Press the Remote Control to test the component. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on.
Note:Repeat the above steps until the component code is found. It may take many attempts before the correct code
is found.
•After the code is found, press to store the code.
POWER
POWER
ACTION
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EMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS
CT-32HX42
AND
CT-36HX42)
Component Codes
The Universal Remo te Control i s capable of operating many component brands after ent ering a c ode. Som e components
may not operate because t he codes are not available due to limited memory. The Univ ersal Remote Control does not
control all features found in each model.
Write the code numbers from tables in this spa ce. This will serve as a reference if you need
to program your Remote Control.