Panasonic CT-32SF36 Owner’s Manual

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SuperFlat,. System Monitor-Receiver

Operating Instructions

CT-27SF36 CT-32SF36 CT-36SF36

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CT-F3394 CT-F3394V

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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 Connection .................................................... 3

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

Additional Equipment Connections .......................................... 7

Amplifier (To Audio Amp) Connection ...................................... 7

Program Out (Prog Out) Connection ........................................ 7

Home Theater Connection ....................................................... 8

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Basic PIP Operation ................................................................. 9

PiP Operation with a Cable Box............................................... 9

Roller Guide MenuTM .............................................. 10

Basic Navigation..................................................................... 10

Remote Control Guide............................................................ 10

Roller Guide Menu Chart........................................ 11

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

Menu Languages .................................................................... 14

Prog Chan (Program Channels) ............................................. 14

Closed Captioning .................................................................. 15

Sleep Timer ............................................................................ 16

Timer 1 and Timer 2 ............................................................... 16

Picture Adjustments ............................................................... 17

Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out .................................. 17

Favorite Channels and Captions ............................................ 18

Lock........................................................................................ 19

Troubleshooting Chart........................................ 20

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

CONGRA TULA TIONS

Congratulations

Your new SUPERFLATTM system television has state-of-the-art picture quality and an innovative Dome sound system, It has a compact elegant styling 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 mildsoap solution or window cleaner with a softclean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

• Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry,

Cabinet and Remote Control

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

solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

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

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Power Source

CT-27SF36 CT-32SF36 CT-36SF36 CT-F2994 120V AC, 60Hz

CT-F3394 CT-F2994V

CT-F3394V CT-F2994X

CT-F3394X

Channel CapablHty. 181

4 Video InputJacl_s

8 Audio Input Jacks

VHF-12; UHF-56;_125

1Vp-p,75 Ohm, PhonoJackType

500mV RMS 47K Ohm

Video OutputJack

2 Audio Output Jacks 2 S'Video Input Jacks

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Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

1Vp-p,75 Ohm, PhonoJackType

O-2.0VRIdS 4.7K Ohm

s-Video(YoC)Connector

Installation

Television Location

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

Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.

O Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal

component failure. Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.

fl Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.

Optional Cable Connections

Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results:

0 Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. 0 Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors.

0 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.

FOR SOME MODELS THAT ARE NON-POLARIZED, THE USE OF AN AC

ADAPTOR CONNECTOR MAY BE NECESSARY.

INSTALLATION

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Cable / Antenna Connection

Forproperreception,eithera cableor antennaconnectionis required. Cable Connection

Connect the cable supplied by your Iocal_ 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 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 inthe SET UP menu

under Prog Chan.

IncomingCable from

Cable Company

75OhmVHF/UHF

onbackofTV

IncomingCable from

Home Antenna

Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antennausersmustchangeto TV modeand

selectANT1 inthe Set Up Menu underProg =

IChen.

INSTALLATION

Optional Equipment Connections

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

CONNECTIONS ON BACKOF TV

VCR

CABLESNOTSUPPUED

Incoming

Note: The remote control must be programmed withsupplied 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 D Option A

1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

2. Press the "FVNIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO t, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.

3. Begin the video.

r'l Option B

1. Select ANT2 inthe SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.

3. Begin the video.

Recording atelevision program

Procedure t-I Option A (Recording,and viewing the same program)

1. Select ANT2 inthe SET UP menu under Prog Chart.

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 inthe SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

2. Press the "rVNIDEO 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 TVNIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to TV mode. 6, Tune the television to the television program you want to view,

INSTALLATION

Cable Box Connection Followthisdiagramwhenconnectingyourtelevisiontoa cablebox only.

CONNECTIONSON BACKOF I"V

CABLEBOX

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CABLESNOT SUPPLIED

Cable

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 Chart (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: Touse 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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