Panasonic CT-36HX41UE, CT-32HX41UE Owner’s Manual

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Color Television Operating Instructions

CT-32HX41 CT-32HX41U

CT-36HX41 CT-36HX41U

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or TQB2AA0371 10306 send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com (USA only) PRINTED IN USA

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

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lriangle is inlended to tell the user that important operating and

servicing instructions are in the papers wilh the appliance

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RA N OR MOISTURE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Optional Cable Connections ..................................................... 5

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

Optional Equipment Connections ............................................. 6

Additional Equipment Connections .......................................... 9

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

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) ................................... 9

Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) ................................. 10

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

or DVD Connection ................................................................ 10

Home Theater Connection .................................... 11

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ......................... 12

Split Screen Operation ........................................... 13

Roller Guide Menu TM .............................................. 14

Roller Guide Menu Navigation ............................................... 14

Remote Control Guide ............................................................ 14

Roller Guide Feature Chart .................................... 15

Special Features ..................................................... 18

Menu Languages .................................................................... 18

Prog Chan (Program Channels) ............................................. 18

Closed Captioning .................................................................. 19

Geomagnetic Correction ........................................................ 20

Sleep Timer ............................................................................ 21

Timer 1 and Timer 2 ............................................................... 21

Picture Adjustments ............................................................... 22

Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out .................................. 23

Favorite Channels and Captions ............................................ 24

Lock ........................................................................................ 25

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

Read these instructions completely before operating television.

Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Feature Chart

MODELS

FEATURES

FEATURE CHART

MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR

2 TUNER SPLIT

CL OSED CA PTIONING

V-CHIP CAPABILITY

DIGITAL SCAN RATE

NTSC LINE - DOUBLER

VIDEO NORM

AUDIO NORM

STEREO

AI SOUND

BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE

SPATIALIZER _

DOLBY CENTER CHANNEL IN

A/V PROGRAM OUT

A/V IN (REAR/FRONT)

AUDIO OUT

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HEADPHONE JACK

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CONGRA TULA TIONS

Congratulations

Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide state-of-the-art picture quality and features an innovative PureFlat TM picture tube. The new silver-gray cabinet with 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 number of this product are located on the back of the television. 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.

Care and Cleaning

Screen (Turn TV Off)

Model

Number

Serial

Number

Specifications

• 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 thescreen.

Cabinet and Remote Control

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

solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

C3 Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.

Power Source

CT-32HX41/U (3.7A) CT-36HX41/U (3.7A)

Channel Capability- 181

Video Input Jacks

Audio Input Jacks

Video Output Jack

Audio Output Jacks

1Vp-p, 76 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

120V AC, 60Hz

VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-125

500mV RMS 47K Ohm

0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

Component Input

S-Video Input Jacks

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

S-Video (Y-C) Connector

Installation

Television Location

This unit is intended to be used as part of an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options.

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

[] Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range. [] Keep away from magnetic equipment, includin 9 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.

CTo32HX41/U:

CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-32HX40P stand.

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

INSTALLATION

component failure.

CT-36HX41/U:

CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-36HX4OP stand. Use with 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: [3 Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.

[] Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors. C1 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 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.

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Polarized plug

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INSTALLATION

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 ANT or 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 compatibility requirements.

Antenna Connection

• 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.

Note: Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change

to TV mode and select ANT1 in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan.

Optional Equipment Connections

Cable Box Connection

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

CABLE BOX

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Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

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CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

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: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special

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

under Prog Chan.

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VCR Connection

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

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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

O 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, etc.) connected to your VCR.

3. Begin the video.

[] 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

D 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.

[] 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.

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DIGITAL TV INPUT

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INSTALLA T!ON

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

VCR

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VIDEO OUT

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

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Use either the

S-Video or Video connection.

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DIGITAL WINPUT

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

See Programming the Remote Controlin 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: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special

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 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).

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