Panasonic CT-36SC13G, CT-36SL13G, CT-32SL13G, CT 36SL13, CT-32SC13G, CT-36SC13 User Manual
Color Television
Operating Instructions
Televisor a color
Instrucciones de Operación
Télé-couleur
Manuel d’utilisation
CT-32SL13
CT-36SL13
CT-32SC13
CT-36SC13
CT-3653
TQB2AA0486 30401
PRINTED IN USA
IMPRESO EN EE.UU
IMPRIMÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.
FCC CAUTION:
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE:
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.
The Class II insulation symbol (square within a square) indicates
that this product has been evaluated and tested to comply with
Class II insulation requirements.
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.
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THIS EQUIPMENT.
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High Definition Sound
Read these instructions completely before operating television.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2003 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
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Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258 and 4482866.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Note:The warranty and service center information is located in the back of this manual.
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CON GRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide
state-of-the-art picture quality and features an innovative
pure flat picture tube. 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 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
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Number
Serial
Number
Care and Cleaning
Screen (Turn TV Off)
•Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a 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
•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.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice or
obligation.
Power Source
CT-32SC13-1(2.7A)
CT-36SC13-1(2.7A)
CT-32SC13(2.7A)
CT-36SC13(2.7A)
CT-32SL13(2.7A)
CT-36SL13(2.7A)
CT-3653(2.7A)
CT-3653-1(2.7A)
Follow these recommendations before deciding the
location of your television.
•Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including
reflections.
•Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate
ventilation may cause internal component failure.
•Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control
transmitting range.
•Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors,
fans and external speakers.
WARNING: 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. A
falling television can cause serious injury or even death.
CT-32SL13, CT-32SL13U:
CAUTION:This television receiver for use only with
PANASONIC TY-32HL43T stand. Use with other carts (or
stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible
injury.
CT-36SL13, CT-36SL13U:
CAUTION:This television receiver for use only with
PANASONIC TY-36HL43T 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:
•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
cablecompany.
Note:A cable converter box may be
required for proper reception.
Check with your local cable
companyforcompatibility
requirements.
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV
Antenna Connections
•For proper reception of VHF/
UHF channels, an external
antenna is required. For best
reception an outdoor antenna
is recommended.
Note:Cable Mode is preset at the
factory. Antenna users must
change to TV Mode in the Set Upmenu under Prog
Chan .
Incoming Cable from
Home Antenna
Important Information Regarding The Use Of
Video Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed
Image Displays.
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 images on the screen. Continuous viewing of
stationary images such as letterbox pictures on
standard screen TVs (with top/bottom bars), nonexpanded standard (4:3) pictures on wide screen TVs
(with side bars shown on each side of an image), stock
market report bars (ticker running at the bottom of the
screen), video game patterns, fixed scoreboards,
bright station logos, on-line (Internet) or repetitive
computer style patterns should be limited.
The extended use of fixed image program material can
cause a permanent picture tube damage, shown as a
“shadow image” viewable on normal programs. This
type of irreversible picture 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.
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AUTO 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.
IDIOMA/LANGUE
To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or
FRENCH.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select English, Spanish or French.
ENGLISH
MODE
To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the
signal source
Procedure
•Press VOL uto select TV or CABLE..
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
This feature is used to adjust discoloration of the picture
due to the earth’s magnetic field in the area.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to display adjustment menu.
•Press t VOL or VOL u to adjust discoloration in
picture.
TILT CORRECTION
This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to
earth’s magnetic field in the area.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to display adjustment menu.
•Press t VOL or VOL u to adjust picture tilt.
AUTO PROGRAM
To automatically program all channels with a signal.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to start Auto Programming.
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Optional Equipment Connections
Note:The remote control must be programmed with supplied
codes to operate the optional equipment.
VCR Connection
VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and
DSS equipment can also be connected to the video inputs.
See the optional equipment manual for more information.
Note:VIDEO 1 input is a dual-purpose input. It is primarily
intended for connection with 480i devices such as a DVD
player using the Y PB PR component video jacks and
Audio L & R jacks. However, it can also be connected to
conventional composite video sources such as a VCR,
using only the Y/Video jack and Audio L & R jacks. The
on-screen label will display Component or Video 1
depending on which source is connected.
Procedure
•Connect equipment as shown to front or rear Audio/
Video input jacks.
•Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.
•Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment
manual.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a
Cable Box.
Procedure
•Tune the television to channel 3 or 4 depending on the
RF out setting of the cable box.
•Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel
you want to view.
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD
Player Connection
Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB
(Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to the back of your TV.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF
DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
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Front Control Panel
The front control panel can be used to acces menus and
switch video mode when the remote control is not
available..
Note:The ON/OFF indicator LED (red) will lit when the set is on.
Procedure
•Connect equipment to front Audio/Video input jacks.
•Press TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO 3 input mode.
•Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment
manual.
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Notes:
•There are three video jacks, Y, PB, and PR.
Separate component color inputs provide
luminance and color separation. Use the L (left)
and R (right) audio inputs.
•Select DTV-STB to 480i output mode. TV set can
receive 480i signal only.
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to
a stereo system.
Note:TO AUDIO AMP terminals can not be connected directly
to externalspeakers.
External Amplifier
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Audio Adjustments
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•Select TV SPEAKERS ON from AUDIO menu.
•Set amplifier volume to minimum.
•Adjust television volume to desired level.
•Adjust amplifier volume to match the television.
•Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from
AUDIO menu.
•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.
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.
Notes:
•When a component input video signal is connected to
VIDEO 1(Y, PB, PR) terminals, and the TV main picture
is Component, the Program output video will be
luminance signal (no color).
•When S-VIDEO input signal is used for TV main picture,
the Program output video signal will be luminance signal
(no color).
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV
MONITOR
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Procedure
•Connect optional equipment to PROG OUT and to
AUDIO AMP R/L.
•PROG OUT terminal display is the same as on-screen
display.
•See optional equipment manual for further instructions
for recording and monitoring.
VCR
OR
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (FORMODEL CT-3653 ONLY)
Remote Control Operation (for model CT-3653 only)
POWER
POWER
Press to turn ON and OFF.
ACTION
Press to access menus.
MUTE
Press to mute sound. Press to display and
cancel CC (Closed Caption).
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4
7
3
5
6
8
9
0
Press numeric keypad to select any channel.
SAP
Press to select audio modes (Stereo, SAP or
Mono).
VOL VOL
Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in
menus.
CH
CH
Press to select next or previous channel and
navigate in menus.
TV/VIDEO
Press to select TV or Video mode.
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R-TUNE
Press to switch to previously viewed
channel or video mode.
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Battery Installation
Use two AA batteries:
Remove battery cover by pushing in and up neararrow.
Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs.
Replace the battery cover.
Note:Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and
corrosion that will damage the Remote Control.
RECALL
Press to display time, channel, sleep timer,
and other options.
Precautions
•Replace batteries in pairs.
•Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon with alkaline).
•Do not recharge, heat, short-circuit, disassemble, or
burn batteries.
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (FORALLMODELS)
C
R
Remote Control Operation (for all models)
POWER
POWER
Press to turn ON and OFF.
D
B
S
/
V
V
T
Press to select remote operation.
C
B
L
D
V
D
SAP
Press to access second audio program.
VOL VOL
Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in
menus.
ACTION
ENGLISH
Press to access menus.
MUTE
Press to mute sound. Press to display and
cancel CC (Closed Caption).
TV/VIDEO
Press to select TV or Video mode.
MENU
Press to access DBS or DVD menus.
12
4
7
Press numeric keypad to select any channel.
R-TUNE
CH
CH
Press to select next or previous channel and
navigate in menus.
RECALL
Press to display time, channel, sleep timer,
and other options.
GUIDE
DBS functions button.
EXIT
DBS functions button.
3
5
6
8
9
Press to enter the minor number in a
compound channel number (DBS mode only).
PROG
0
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REW
PAUSE
PLAY
u
STOP
FF
REC
VCR /DBS CH
Press to switch to previously viewed
channel or video mode.
Battery Installation
Use two AA batteries:
Remove battery cover by pushing in and up neararrow.
Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs.
Replace the battery cover.
TV/VCR
Component function buttons
Precautions
•Replace batteries in pairs.
•Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon
with alkaline).
•Do not recharge, heat, short-circuit,
disassemble, or burn batteries.
Note:Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and
corrosion that will damage the Remote Control.
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Operating Components with Remote Control
EXIT
PROG
Note:Refer to page 10 for programming Remote Control
procedure.
Operating a VCR
Program the remote control to use with VCR.
TO DO THIS...PRESS
Turn on/off
POWER
REMOTE CONTROL OPER ATION (FORALLMODELS)
Operating a DBS
Program the remote control to use with DBS.
TO DO THIS...PRESS
Turn on/off
Display DBS menu
POWER
ACTION
Select TV Input mode for VCR
Change Channels up/down
TV/VIDEO
VCR/DBS CH
REC
Record
Play
Stop
Fast Forward
Rewind the Tape
Pause
PLAY
u
STOP
FF
REW
PAUSE
TV/VCR
Change to TV or VCR Mode
On screen VCR Display
RECALL
Operating a CABLE BOX
Program the remote control to use with Cable Box.
TO DO THIS...PRESS
Turn on/off
POWER
CH
Menu Navigation
CH
1
2
4
Select a Channel
Program Infomation
Back to previous channel
Select next page up/down
5
7
809
RECALL
R-TUNE
VCR DBS CH
Exit menus
Display program Guide
GUIDE
Minor channel numbers
Operating a DVD
Program the remote control to use with DVD
TO DO THIS...PRESS
Turn on/off
POWER
VOL VOL
3
6
ENGLISH
Select a Channel
Change Channels Up/Down
Back to previous channel
12
4
7
R-TUNE
3
5
6
8
9
0
CH
CH
Next/Previous Chapter
DVD Display
Skip Search Reverse
Skip Search Fast Forward
Play
Open/Close
Stop
Still
Slow +/-
CH
CH
RECALL
REW
FF
PLAY
u
TV/VCR
STOP
PAUSE
VCR/DBS CH
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (FORALLMODELS)
ACTION
ACTION
Programming The Remote
The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to
operate many manufacturers’ components, 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.
Note:Determine the manufacturer of the component and look
in the table for the code (found on page 11).
Procedure
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•Confirm that the external component is plugged and
operating.
•Turn the component off.
•Press and together, forat least 5
seconds.
•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).
•Press the Remote Control to test the
component. If the procedure was successful, the
component will turnon.
Note: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.
POWER
POWER
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.
•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 isfound.
•After the code is found, press to store the
code.
POWER
POWER
ACTION
Component Codes
The Universal Remote Control is capable of operating
many component brands after entering a code. Some
components may not operate because the codes are not
available due to limited memory. The Universal Remote
Control does not control all features found in each model.
Write the code numbers from tables in this space.
This will serve as a reference if you need to program
your Remote Control.
Saba
Samsung110
Sharp108
Sony104
Technics100
Thomson101
Toshiba103
Yamaha100
Zenith107
200
105, 115, 116
108
104
106, 109,
110, 113
106, 109,
110, 113
101
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IC ON MENU NAVIGATION
Icon Menu Navigation
Pressto display the Icons.
Pressto select desired icon.
EXIT
ENGLISH
EXIT
Pressto display selected
Icon features.
Pressto select feature.
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Press
Press repeatedly to exit menus.
to adjust or activate feature.
BRIGHTNESS 32 -- -- -- I -- -- --
NORMAL PICTURE
Icon Menu Operation
Note:Refer to page 12 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.
SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE (Menu Languages)
r MODE - Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu
language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or
FRANÇAIS (French).
Note:While highlighted, press VOL u to select English,
Spanish or French.
PROG CHAN (Program Channels)
Note:While highlighted, press VOL u to select or activate
features.
r MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode
depending on the signal source.
r AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all
channels with a signal.
r MANUAL PROGRAM - To manually add or delete
channels.
Note:Use Remote numeric keypad to enter channel numbers
in Manual Program sub menu.
ICON MENU OPERATION
r MODE - Activates the onscreen Closed Caption
CC
feature by selecting one of the following modes.
•OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired.
•C1 - For video related information to be displayed, up to
4 lines onscreen at a time. (It does not block relevant
parts of the picture). Text may be in any language.
•C2 - For other modes of video related information.
Note:C1 mode is recommended for viewing Closed Caption.
Other Adjustments
Note:While highlighted, press VOL u to select or activate
features.
r AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at
the same time as the Cable box or other components
or select OFF.
r CHAN BANNER - Select ON to display onscreen
banner when changing channels.
r GEOMAGNETIC CORR - This feature is used to adjust
discoloration of the picture due to earth’s magnetic field
in the area.
ENGLISH
(CLOSED CAPTIONING)
CC
This television contains a built-in decoder that displays
CC
(Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or
colored letters on black background). It allows the viewer to
read the dialogue of a television program or other
information. The program viewed must include Closed
Captioning for the feature to work.
Note:While highlighted, press VOL u to select modes.
r ON MUTE - Activates the onscreen Closed
CC
Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote
control is pressed. To deactivate press MUTE button
again.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to display adjustment menu
•Press t VOL or VOL u to adjust discoloration in
picture.
r TILT CORRECTION - This feature is used to adjust tilt
of the picture due to earth’s magnectic field in the area.
Procedure
•Press VOLu to display adjustment menu.
•Press t VOL or VOL u to adjust picture tilt.
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IC ON MENU OPERATION
PICTURE
Note:While the sub-menu features ares highlighted, press
VOL u to adjust or activate.
VIDEO ADJ.
r PIC MODE - Lets you choose one of three pre-set
Picture Modes that best suit the program you are
viewing.
•VIVID - This is the default mode, It provides enhandced
picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a welllighted room.
•STANDARD - Recommended for normal viewing
conditions with subdued room lighting.
•CINEMA - Select this mode for watching movies in a
darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.
Note:Each mode has its own picture settings (Color, Tint, Brightness,
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r COLOR - Adjusts desired color intensity.
r TINT - Adjusts natural flesh tones.
r BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts dark areas of picture.
r PICTURE - Adjusts white areas of picture.
r SHARPNESS - Adjusts clarity of outline detail.
r NORMAL - Reset adjustments to factory default
Picture and Sharpness)
settings.
TIMER
CLOCK SET
r TIME - Set the time of the day.
r Day - Set the day of the week.
Procedure
Note:Use t VOL , VOL u and CH q to set time and day.
SLEEP
r How Long? - Select 30, 60 or 90 minutes for TV to turn
off. Select NO to turn off Sleep timer.
OTHER ADJ.
Highlight OTHER ADJ. and press VOLu to display the
sub-menu features.
Note:While highlighted, press VOL u to select or activate
feature.
•COLOR TEMP (temperature) - To increase or decrease
WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal
preferences.
•VM(VELOCITYMODULATION) - Increase picture
sharpness and provides crisp white to black transitions.
TIMER
Select timer to turn the television on and off at selected
times, on selected channels, and on selected days. Time
must be entered in CLOCK SET to operate the TIMER
features.
Procedure
•Use the VOLu and CH q to set day, On Time, Off
Time and Channel number, then use the VOLu to
activate.
Notes:
•The television automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes
when turned ON by the TIMER. If the OFF time is
selected or if a key is pressed, the automatic OFF after
90 minutes will becancelled.
•The TIMER is active when the television is OFF or ON.
The television will switch to the selected channel at the
selected time set in the TIMER.
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CHANNELS
CAPTION
MANUAL CAPTION - To enter numbers and captions
manually.
Note:Use the remote numeric keypad to select desired
channel (refer to your local TV guide).
r INPUT LABEL - To label video input connections for
onscreen display.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to display next menu.
•Press CH q or CH p to move cursor.
•Press t VOL or VOL u to select desired preset input
label (see chart below).
INPUT LABEL CHART
PRESET
LABELS
VCRSelect when VCR is connected to video input.
DVDSelect when DVD is connected to video input.
SKIP
CABLE
DBSSelect when DBS is connected to video input.
DTV STB
PVR(Personal
Video Recorder)
GAME
AUXSelect when other components are connected.
_____Select to delete input label.
Select when digital TV set-top-box is connected
Select when a personal video recorder is
REASON FOR SELECTING
Select to skip unused video input when
pressing TV/VIDEO button.
Select when CABLE box is connected
to video input.
to video input.
connected to video input.
Select when Video GAME is connected
to video input.
AUDIO
AUDIO ADJ.
r MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio
Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is
weak).
r BASS - Increase or decrease the bass response.
r TREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble response.
r BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right speaker volume.
ICON MENU OPERATION
r NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE
adjustments to factory default settings.
OTHER ADJ.
r AI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels across all
channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode).
r BBE
intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of musical
passages to provide outstanding natural sound.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select On or OFF.
SURROUND
r MODE - Enhances audio response when listening to
stereo.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select On or OFF.
SPEAKERS
r SPEAKERS - This feature is used when connecting to
an external amplifier.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select.
Sound technology that enhances speech
® -
•ON - TV speakers operate normally.
•OFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio
adjustable by television.
•OFF & Fixed Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio
adjustable by the external amplifier only.
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IC ON MENU OPERATION
LOCK
MODE
r LOCK SET - To prevent video games, VCR tapes and
all channels and video modes from being viewed.
Notes:
•Use the remote numeric keypad to enter a four-digit
secret code (Use a code that is easy to remember and
record it in a safe place).
•If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in
12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be
cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is
selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must
be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the LOCK
setup.
•If you select CHANGE CODE, and you change your
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Procedure
code from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new
code becomes the controlling code.
•Press VOL u to select.
•OFF - Turns Lock function off.
•GAME - Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.
•CHANNEL - Lock up to four channels.
•ALL - Locks all channels and video inputs.
•Press twice.
•Press CH q to highlight HOW LONG?
•Press VOL u to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48 Hours or
ALWAYS.
Note:If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked
channel or video input is selected, the message
LOCKED displays in the upper left corner of the TV
screen.
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V-Chip Menu Operation
V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
Procedure
•Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code.
(Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in
a safe place.)
•Press CH q to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
•Press t VOL or VOL u to select desired option: U.S.
TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or
Canadian French.
•Press CH q to highlight STATUS.
•Press t VOL or VOL u to display desired rating chart:
U.S. TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or
Canadian French.
•Press VOL u to select ON or OFF.
•Press CH q to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? for U.S.
TV Programs and U.S. Movies or VIEW E PROGRAMS
for Canadian English and Canadian French.
•Press VOL u to select YES or NO.
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which
allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to
block various types of TV programs.
Note:Selecting “Yes”, NR programs will be received. Selecting
“NO”, NR programs will be blocked (See Customer
Caution on opposite).
Procedure
•Press CH q to select SETTING.
•Press VOL u to select BASIC or DETAILED.
BASIC - Allows you to select only general ratings such
as TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.
DETAILED - Allows you to select both general ratings
and content such as V, L, etc.
•Press CH q or CH p to move between different ratings.
•Use t VOL or VOL u to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
•Press CH q to select HOW LONG?.
•Press t VOL or VOL u to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ACTION
ALWAYS.
Customer Caution
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of
blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none)
per FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking
“NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing
results may occur, and you may not receive emergency
bulletins or any of the following types of programming: ”
•Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages,
weather warnings and others)
•Locally originated programming
•News
•Political
•Public Service Announcements
•Religious
•Sports
•Weather
U.S. TV Programs Rating Chart Description
NR
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
FVFANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE
VVIOLENCE
SSEX
LOFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
DDIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT
Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION on
previous page.
All children. The themes and elements in this
program are specifically designed for a very young
audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements
in this program may include mild physical or
comedic violence, or may frighten children under
the age of 7.
General audience. It contains little or no violence,
no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue
or situations.
Parental guidance suggested. The program may
contain infrequent coarse language, limited
violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may
contain sophisticated themes, sexual content,
strong language and more intense violence.
Mature audiences only. This program may
contain mature themes, profane language, graphic
violence, and explicit sexual content.
U.S. MOVIES
This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which
allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing
movies or video tapes. This innovation allows parents to
block various types of movies and video tapes at their
discretion.
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)
U.S. MOVIES (cont.)
Note:Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old
movies and foreign films are usually not rated.
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Procedure
•Press CH q or CH p to move between different ratings.
•Use t VOL or VOL u to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
•Press t VOL or VOL u to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
PG-13
NC-17NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
CANADIAN ENGLISH
The V-CHIP used in this TV model allows you to block
various types of movies and television programs based on
the two rating systems used in Canada.
ACTION
ALWAYS.
U.S. Movies Rating Chart Description
NR
GGENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PG
R
XADULTS ONLY.
CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA
(NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS . Movie has
not been rated or rating does not apply.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some
material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some
material may be inappropriate for children under
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.
Procedure
•Press CH q or CH p to move between different
ratings.
•Use t VOL or VOL u to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
ACTION
•Press t VOL or VOL u to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
.
Canadian English Rating Description
Exempt - Exempt programming includes:
E
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18ADULTS ONLY
news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music
videos, and variety programming.
Programming intended for children under age
8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual
content.
Programming generally considered
acceptable for children 8 years and over. No
profanity, nudity or sexual content.
General programming, suitable for all
audiences.
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material
may not be suitable for children.
Programming contains themes or content
which may not be suitable for viewers under
the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned
to exercise discretion in permitting viewing
by pre-teens and early teens.
CANADIAN FRENCH
The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or
unblock Canadian French programs according to various
ratings categories.
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.
V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)
CANADIAN FRENCH (cont.)
Procedure
•Press CH q or CH p to move between different ratings.
•Use t VOL or VOL u to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
•Press t VOL or VOL u to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ACTION
ALWAYS.
Canadian French Rating Description
E Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended
G
8 ans +
13 ans +
16 ans +
18 ans +
for audience of all ages. Contains
no violence, or the violence
content is minimal or is depicted
appropriately.
8+ General - Not recommended for
young children. Programming
intended for a broad audience but
contains light or occasional
violence. Adult supervision
recommended.
Programming may not be suitable
for children under the age of 13 Contains either a few violent
scenes or one or more sufficiently
violent scenes to affect them.
Adult supervision strongly
suggested.
Programming may not be suitable
for children under the age of 16 Contains frequent scenes of
violence or intense violence.
Programming restricted to adults.
Contains constant violence or
scenes of extreme violence.
V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
BLOCKING MESSAGE
If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating
limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the
audio will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you
wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your
code, all locks and rating blocks are disabled until the TV is
turned off or until all settings are off.
Note:If you enter your four-digit secret code to override rating
blocks, you must reset all rating blocks by either
reprogramming or turning the TV off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
AUDIOVIDEOSolutions
Noisy Audio
Noisy Audio
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Noisy Audio
No Audio
Noisy Audio
No Audio
Snowy Video
Multiple Image
Interference
Normal Video
No Video with
Snow
?
No Video
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Cable Connection
Move television from Electrical Appliances, Lights,
Vehicles and Medical Equipment
Increase Volume
Check Mute
Check television SPEAKERS on/off
Change Channel
Set TV or Cable Mode Properly
Check Antenna Cables
Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet
Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls
Change Channel
Check Cable Connections
Program the Remote Control Again
Check Second Video Source Operation
Normal Audio
Wrong Audio
Normal AudioNormal Video
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
No Color
Normal Video
Adjust Color Settings
Change Channel
Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP
Replace Remote Control Batteries
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Index
IN DEX
A
AC Power Supply Cord 3
AI SOUND 15
Amplifier Connection
(TO AUDIO AMP) 6
Antenna Connections 3
Audio 15
Auto Power On 13
Auto Program 4, 13
Auto Set Up Menu 4
Cabinet and Remote Control 2
Cable / Antenna Connection 3
Cable Box Connection 5
Cable Connection 3
Canadian English 18
Canadian English Rating
Description 18
Canadian French 18
Canadian French Rating
Description 19
Caption 15
Care and Cleaning 2
Chan Banner 13
Channels 15
Cinema 14
Clock Set 14
Closed Captioning 13
Codes For Cablebox 11
Codes For DBS 11
Codes For DVD 11
Codes For VCR 11
Color 14
Color Temp 14
Component Codes 10, 11
Congratulations 2
Customer Record 2
D
Day 14
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or
DVD Player Connection 5
F
Feature Chart 2
Front Control Panel 5
G
Game 16
Geomagnetic Correction 4, 13
I
Icon Menu Navigation 12
Icon Menu Operation 13
Idioma/langue 4
Input Label 15
Installation 3
L
Lock 16
Lock Set 16
M
Manual Caption 15
Manual Program 13
Menu Languages 13
Mode 4, 13
Mono 15
N
Normal 14, 15
O
On Mute 13
Operating 9
Operating A Cable Box 9
Operating a DBS 9
Operating a DVD 9
Operating a VCR 9
Operating Components with