Panasonic CT-32SX30 User Manual [en, es]

Panasonic

Color Television Operating Instructions

CT-32SX30

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WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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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.

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Congratulations

Customer Record...............................................................................3

Care and Cleaning.............................................................................3

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

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Installation..................................................................4

Television Location............................................................................4

Optional Cable Connections..............................................................4

AC Power Supply Cord......................................................................4

Cable / Antenna Connection..............................................................5

Optional Equipment Connections

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

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

Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB)

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

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

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

Split Screen Operation

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Roller Guide Menu^“................................................14

Basic Navigation..............................................................................14

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

Rolier Guide Feature Chart.......................................15

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

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

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

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

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

Picture Adjustments........................................................................21

Favorite Channels and Captions Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out

Lock.................................................................................................23

Sleep Timer.....................................................................................24

Timer 1 and Timer 2

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Troubleshooting Chart

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Read these instructions completely before operating television.

Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Congratulations

Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide state-of-the-art picture quality and features an innovative PureFlat^'^ 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

Care and Cleaning

Screen (Turn TV Off)

Cabinet and Remote Control

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

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

CONGRA TULA TIONS

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Model Number

Serial Number

• 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.

solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Specifications

Power Source

CT-32SX30 (2.9A) 120V AC, 60Hz

Channel Capability -181

Video Input Jacks IVp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm

Video Output Jack 1 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

Audio Output Jacks 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

Component Input 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

S-Video Input Jacks S-Video (V-C) Connector

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

VHF-12: UHF-56; Cable-125

Installation

Television Location

This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options. □ Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. □ Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause interna!

□ Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range. n 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-32SX30:

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.

component failure.

Optional Cable Connections

Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results: n Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. □ Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors. □ 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.

Polarized plug

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 ANTI

connection on back of television. Select cable mode and ANT 1 in SET UP

menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

Antenna Connection

Note: A cable converter box may be required for proper

reception. 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.

• Connect home antenna to ANTI connection on back of television. Select TV mode and ANT1 in the SET UP menu

under Prog Chan.

Cable Preset

Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change to TV mode and select ANTI in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan.

Installation

Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

Incoming Cable from

Home Antenna

Installation

Optional Equipment Connections

VCR Connection

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

VCR

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 ANTI 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

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

2. Press the TVA/IDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.

3. Begin the video.

Recording a television program Procedure

□ Option A (Recording and viewing the same program)

1. Select ANT 1 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 ANT 1 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.

Cable Box Connection

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

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV

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 or 4.

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), ANTI must be selected in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

Installation

VCR

VCR and Cable Box Connection

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

Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the

VCR and 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), ANTI 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. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,

VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.

Turn the VCR ON.

Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the back of VCR. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to record.

5. Begin recording.

Note: To view a different channel while recording:

• Select ANT 1 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).

Additional Equipment Connections

Push to open the front panel of the television to use the AudioA/ideo input jacks for optional

equipment. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO 4 input mode.

Installation

CONNECTIONS ON FRONT OF TV

□□□□□□

4 VOLUME ►

A second VCR, a video disc player, video game equipment and DSS equipment can also be connected to the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for details.

A CHANNEL ▼ ACTION TV/VIDEO

Jack used for 1/8" headpivone plug

Procedure

1. Connect equipment to rear or front AudioA/ideo input jacks.

2. Select the corresponding video input by pressing TV/ViDEO button.

3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. It overrides other

VIDEO connections. Use INPUT 4, AUDIO L and R with S-VIDEO

connection.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF VIDEO GAMES,

COMPUTERS, DSS 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 is viewable 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.

Wofe: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from fixed image

use is not an operating defect and as such i$ not covered by VSlarranty. This product is not designed to display fixed image patterns for extended periods of time.

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 cannot 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.

Installation

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.

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

Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to the back of your TV. Press TV/VIDEO button to select Component Input.

TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER

Notes:

n There are 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,

n Select DTV - STB to 480i output mode. TV set can receive 480i signal only.

Home Theater Connection

Your television’s internal speakers can be connected as the center channel for a surround sound home theater system. Connect a surround sound amplifier {center channel speaker output) to CENTER CHANNEL INPUT on the back of the television, as shown. DOLBY* CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT must be selected in the AUDIO Roller Guide Menu^”** under SPEAKERS.

Installation

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV

‘Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby", "Dolby Digital”, “Pro Logic’’ and the doublO'D symbol are trademarks

of Dolby Laboratories.

**US Patent Pending

Picture in Picture (PIP) Operation

This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows you to watch two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc.

Basic PIP Operation

Procedure

Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the P/P frame onscreen.

Note: The audio is from the Main Picture only,

1. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the remote control PIP CHANNEL

up/down buttons.

2. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the remote control CH up/down

buttons or by using the numeric keypad.

The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Picture source. Press the RECALL button for onscreen PIP and Main Picture source status.

PIP Operation with a Cable Box

Procedure

□ To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box in the Main Picture:

Note: Use this procedure if you want to watch premium cable channels in the Main

Picture while viewing a television program or video in the PIP frame.

1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune television to Channel 3.

3. Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame onscreen.

Note: The audio is from the Main Picture only.

4. Verify the cable box is ON.

5. Choose channels for the Main Picture by tuning the cable box.

6. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the TV button on the remote control

and using the PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons.

Note: Swap is not available when using the cable box to tune channels. If your

cable box has a video output, it can be connected to the television to allow you to use all PIP functions. See the equipment manual for more information. (Tune the PIP to the video input connected to the cable box).

SWAP Button

Split Screen Operation

This feature lets you watch two different channels side by side with or without an external video source. The audio is from the Main picture only (left side).

Split Screen Operation

Basic SPLIT Operation

Procedure

1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Press the button on the remote control to display the SPLIT screen.

3. Choose channels for the SPLIT Picture by pressing the remote control PIP CHANNEL

4. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the remote control CH up/down

5. The SWAP button switches the SPLIT and MAIN Picture source. Press RECALL

Note: SPLIT Screen does not show the picture of ANT2 connection.

MAIN

SPl^TVSIZE

Note: The audio is from the Main Picture only.

up/down buttons. buttons or by using the numeric keypad.

button for onscreen SPLIT and Main Picture source status.

SPLIT

Roller Guide Menu

Panasonic

Basic Navigation

Procedure

□ Press the ACTION button in the middle of the large blue button on the remote control to

display the Roller Guide Menu.

□ Press the CH up/down buttons to rotate the Roller Guide. □ Press the left VOL button to exit the Roller Guide Menu.

Navigation in the Roller Guide Procedure

□ Press the ACTION button to select main menu items. □ Press the CH up/down buttons to highlight submenus □ Press the VOL buttons to select and adjust features. □ Press the ACTION button to return to submenus.

ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS

SET UP

m FOR MORE FEATURES

PRESS rgglTilONI TO SELECT

Note: Be careful to press the ACTION button in the middle of the button. If you do

not press in the middle of the button, the channel or volume keys may be

activated.

VOL VOL

Remote Control Guide

The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with

this television.

Roller Guide Feature Chart

{¡StMOW

IDIOMA/LANGUE

(Languages)

PROG CHAN

(Program Channels)

(Closed Captioning)

OTHER ADJ

(Adjustments)

DESeRfRTJON.

SETUP

O MODE - Select English, Spanish or French menu.

MODE - Select TV or Cable mode. See Installation section in Manual. ANTENNA - Select ANTI or ANT2. See Installation section in manual AUTO PROGRAM - Automatically program channels having a signal in tomemory.

MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or delete channels from memory.

CC ON MUTE ' Activate C1-C4 for Closed Captioning display when the remote MUTE button

is pressed.

CC MODE - Select T1-T4 or C1-C4 for Closed Captioning, program guides, and other information.

AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable Box or other components or select OFF. GEOMAGNETIC CORR - Special adjustment option that compensates for the earth’s geomagnetic field. Adjustment may be required for geomagnetic fields in the area.

VIDEO ADJ

(Adjustments)

OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments)

PICTURE

□ COLOR - Adjust desired color intensity. □ TINT - Adjust natural flesh tones. □ BRIGHTNESS - Adjust dark areas for crisp detail. O PICTURE - Adjust white areas of picture. O SHARPNESS - Adjust clarity of outline detail. □ NORMAL - Reset all picture adjustments to factory

default settings. COLOR TEMP - Adjust white balance to COOL

(blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL. NATURAL COLOR - Expands the color

reproduction range resulting in vivid pictures with natural color gradation and highly delicate hues. VIDEO NR - Reduces noise in the channel, commonly called snow. Remains off when receiving strong signal. 3D Y/C FILTER - Minimize noise and cross color in the picture.

ASPECT * Select picture size (ratio) to match programming format.

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Panasonic CT-32SX30 User Manual [en, es]

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Panasonic

Customer Record

Care and Cleaning

Screen (Turn TV Off)

Cabinet and Remote Control

Specifications

Television Location

Optional Cable Connections

AC Power Supply Cord

Cable/ Antenna Connection

Cable Connection

Antenna Connection

Optional Equipment Connections

VCR Connection

Procedure

Viewing a video

Recording a television program Procedure

Cable Box Connection

VCR and Cable Box Connection

Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure

Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure

Additional Equipment Connections

Procedure

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)

Audio Adjustments

Program Out Connection (PROG OUT)

Procedure

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection

Home Theater Connection

Basic PIP Operation

Procedure

PIP Operation with a Cable Box

Procedure

Basic SPLIT Operation

Procedure

Basic Navigation

Procedure

ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS

Remote Control Guide