Panasonic CT-24SL13, CT-F2523X, CT-F2523, CT-20SL13, CT-F2123 User Manual
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CT-2OSL13
CT-24SL13
CT-27SL13
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CT-F2523
CT-F2523L
CT-F2523X
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations ............................................... 2
Customer Record ........................................................ 2
Care and Cleaning ...................................................... 2
Specifications .............................................................. 2
Feature Chart .............................................................. 2
Installation ........................................................ 3
Television Location ..................................................... 3
Optional Cable Connections ....................................... 3
AC Power Supply Cord ............................................... 3
Cable / Antenna Connection ....................................... 3
Important Information Regarding The Use Of Video
Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed Image Displays.. 3
Initial Set Up Menu ........................................... 4
Optional Equipment Connections .................. 5
VCR ............................................................................ 5
Cable Box ................................................................... 5
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Players. 5
Amplifier (TO AUDIO AMP) ......................................... 5
Front Control Panel ..................................................... 5
Remote Control Operation .............................. 6
Battery Installation ...................................................... 6
Operating Components with Remote Control ............. 7
Programming the Remote. .......................................... 8
Programming Without a Code .................................... 8
Component Codes ..................................................... 8
Icon Menu Navigation ................................... 10
Icon Menu Operation ..................................... 11
Set Up .......................................................................... 11
Picture .......................................................................... 11
Timer ............................................................................ 12
Channels ...................................................................... 12
Audio ............................................................................ 13
Lock ............................................................................. 13
V-Chip Menu Operation ................................ 14
Troubleshooting Chart .................................. 17
Index ............................................................... 18
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CON GRA TULA TIONS
Congratulations
Your new TV Monitor/Receiver features a solid state
chassis that 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 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 and a clean
cloth.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Note: De net 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 I
CT-20SL13 (1.9A)
cT-2,s,t3 I
CT-24SLt3U (2.4A)
CT-27SL13 (2.4A) , 120V AC, 60Hz
CT-27SLt3U (2.5A)
CT-27SLt3M (2.5A)
CT-27SL13MU (2.5A) "
VHF-12"UHF-56"
ChannelCapability, 181 . Cabie*113 !
lVp-p 75 Ohm Phono
Video Input Jacks " 'Jack Type
Audio Input Jacks 500mY RMS 47K Ohm
Audio Output Jacks 6-2.0V RMS4.7K Ohm
Component Input (Y / PB i PR) 75 Ohm, Phono Jack
Type
S-Video Input Jacks S-Video (Y-C) Connector
Feature Chart
MODELS
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FEATURES
MENU LANGUAGE ENGISPANIFR • •
CHANNEL INFO BANNER •
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VIDEO INPUT PICTURE MEMORY • • •
VELOCITY MODULATION . •
VIDEO INPUT SKIP ' • ' •
CLOSED CAPTIONING n • •
V.CHIP CAPABILITY • •
VIDEONORM I • I • I •
AUDIO NORM
STEREO n • •
AI SOUND
BASSIBALANCEITREBLE • •
SURROUND •
3 3
AIV IN (REARIFRONT)
(2/1) (2/1) (2/1)
AUDIO OUT i • •
S-VIDEO iNPUT
COMPONENT INPUT
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Installation
Television Location
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-27SL13, CT-27SL13U:
CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with
PANASONIC TY-27SL33T stand, Use with other carts
(or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing
possible injury.
CT-27SL13M, CT-27SL13MU:
CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with
PANASONIC TY-27SL33T 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 Polarized ptug
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.
_NS TA LLA TtON
Cable / Antenna Connection
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection
is required.
Cable Connection
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
Connect the cable supplied by your local
cablecompany. _.
Note: A cable converter box may be
required for proper reception.
Check with your local cable 75OhmVHF/UHF
on back of TV
company for compatibility
requirements.
Antenna Connections
For proper reception of VHF/ incomingCable from
UHF channels, an external HomeAntenna
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.
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 a 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 toplbottom bars), non-
expanded 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 Iogos, on-line (Internet) or repetitive
computer style patterns should be limited.
The extended use of fixed image program material can
cause 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 a fixed imagefor extended periods of
time.
Turnthe poweroff when not in use.
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INmAL SET UP MENU
Initial 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 • to select English, Spanish or French.
MODE
To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the
signal source.
Procedure
Press VOL • to select TV or CABLE.
AUTO PROGRAM
To automatically program all channels with a signal.
Procedure
Press VOL • to start Auto Programming.
TILT CORRECTION (some models)
This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to
earth's magnetic field in the area.
Procedure
Press VOL • to display sub-menu.
Press _1VOL or VOL • to adjust picture tilt.
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Optional Equipment Connections
Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied
codes to operate the optional equipment. Please refer to
page 8 for instructions.
VCR Connection
VCR's, 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 'DR 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.
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Procedure
Connect equipment as shown to front or rear Audio/
Video input jacks.
Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VlDEO button.
Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment
manual.
Note: Do not connect S-VIDEO and VIDEO signal to INPUT 2
at the same time. If both are connected, signal
interference will result. Use either the S-VIDEO or the
Video signal only.
Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a
Cable Box.
C,#_BLE
Cabl_
o, t
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.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECT_NS
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.
Notes:
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.
Select DTWSTB to 480i output mode. TV set can
receive 480i signal only.
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.
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Audio Adjustments
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.
Front Control Panel
Use the front panel of the television to use the TV without
remote or to use the Audio/Video input jacks for optional
equipment.
Procedure
Press TV/VIDEO to select VIDEO 3 input mode.
Note: The front control panel can be used to access menus
and switch video mode when the remote control is not
available.
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Remote Control Operation
LIPress to turn ON and OFF.
Press to select remote operation.
ACTION
Press to access menus.
cPrenssl'gC_lesS_tU_dptiPrne)ts to disp,ay and
%Eo
P_
P__
Press numeric keypad to select any channel.
Press to switch to previously viewed
II channel video mode.
or
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Mono).
_vo_ vo_
Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in
menus.
cN
CH
Press to select next or previous phaane I and
navigate in menus.
GUIDE
C)
DBS functions button=
EXIT
C)
DBS functions button.
REW
PLAY FF
PAUSE STOP REC
Cig3
TVNCR VCR/DBS CH
Component function buttons
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: Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and
corrosion that will damage the Remote Control.
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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Operating Components with Remote Control
Note: Refer to page 8 for programming Remote Control
procedure.
Operating a VCR
Pro( ram the remote control to use with VCR.
o Q HI ....
TVNIDEO
Select TV Input mode for VCR . O
VCR/DBS CH
Change Channels up/down I _
REC
PLAY
Play . (_}
aTOP
REW
Rewind the Tape . _}
PAUSE
Pause .
TV/VCR
Change to TV 0r VCR M0de I O
RECALL
On screen VCR Display " O
Operating a CABLE BOX
Pro( ram the remote controlto use with Cable Box.
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, ® @ ®
Select a Channel
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ca
3hange Channels Up/Down
R-TUNE
Back to previous channel '
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Operating a DBS
Program the remote control to use with DBS.
fro DQ 3"HISs,. ....................... PRESS
Turn on/off I
ACTION
CH
Menu Navigation ' ,_ VOL VOL _,
i
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Select a Channei _) @ @
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I RECALL
Program Information . O
R-TUNE
Sack to previous channeI I O
VCR DBa CH
Select next page up/down I (_ _)
Exit menus EXIT
O
Display program Guide I G_
' PROG
Minor channel numbers I _)
Operating a DVD
Program the remote control to use with DVD
T,rn 0n!0ff i
Chapter
Next/Previous
' RECALL
DVD Display I O
Skip Search Reve[se ' 1_<_
FF
Skip Search East E0rward I (_
PLAY
Play I (_]
TVNCR
Open/CJose I
' aTOP
Still I _
VCPJDBS CH
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
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 9).
Procedure
Confirm that the external component is plugged and
operating.
Turn the component off.
ACTION OPress and together, for at 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.
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.
ACTION O
Press _ and together, for at least 5
seconds.
Press appropriate component button on the
Remote Control.
Press VOL • to move forward to the next code.
Press • 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.
ACTION
After the code is found, press to store the
code.
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.
VCR CABLE DVD
DBS
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Component Codes (cont.)
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Admiral 335
Aiwa 332
Akai 314, 315, 316, 329
Audio 311,339
Dynamic
BelI& Howell 305, 313
Broksonic 320, 326
Canon 323, 325
CCE 343
Citizen 306
Craig 305, 306, 329
Curtis Mathes 324, 345
Daewoo 301,324, 343
DBX 310, 311,339
Dimensia 345
303,319, 320, 325,
Emerson 326, 343
Fisher 305, 307,308, 309,
313
Funai 320, 326, 334
GE 324, 333,345
Goldstar 306
Gradiente 334
Hitachi 300, 323, 345
Instant Replay 323, 324
Jensen 339
JVC 310, 311,334, 339
Kenwood 306, 310, 311,339
LXt 300,305,306, 307,
308, 309
Magnavox 323, 324, 331
Marantz 310, 311,339
Marta 306
Memorex 309, 324
MGA 338,340,341,347,
348
Minolta 300, 345
Mitsubishi 338,340,341,347,
348
Muititech 304, 347
NEC 310,311,334,339
Olympic 323, 324
Optimus 306, 321,328, 335
Orion 320, 326
Panasonic 321,322, 323,324
300,305,310, 311,
J:C. Penney 324, 339, 345
Pentax 300,311,345
320,323,324,326,
Phiico 331,343
Philips 323, 324,331
Pioneer 323
300, 301,302,323,
Proscan 324, 331,333,345,
346
Quasar 321,322, 323,324
Radio Shack 305, 309, 324,333,
336, 340
300,301,302, 323,
RCA 324,331,333,345,
346
305, 309, 324,338,
Realistic 340
Samsung 302, 304,333
Sansui 320, 326, 339, 352
Sanyo 305, 309, 313
301,302,304,309,
Scott 320, 326, 338,340,
347, 348
300,305,306,307,
Sears 308
Sharp 335, 336
Shintom ;17
Signature
2000 335
Singer 337
Sony 328, 329, 330
Sylvania 331,324,331
Tashiro 306
Tatung 310, 311,339
Teac 310, 311,339
Technics 321,322, 323,324
Teknika 124
Toshiba 301,346
Vector
Research 311
306, 309,335,336,
Wards ;44
Yamaha 305, 310, 311,339
Zenith 306,344
ABC 224
Archer 225,232
Cableview 205, 232
Citizen 205,222
Curtis 212, 213
Diamond 224,225, 232
Eagle 229
Eastern 234
GC Brand 205,232
Gemini 222
211,219,
General 220, 221,
instrument/ 222, 223,
Jerrold 224,225,
226, 227
212,218,
Hamlin 240,241,
242,245
Hitachi 203, 224
Macom 203,204, 205
Magnavox 233
Memorex 230
Movietime 205, 232
Oak 202,237,239
Panasonic 209, 210, 214
206, 207,
Phiiips 228,229, 230
Pioneer 261,216
Pulsar 205,232
Puser 232
RCA "215
Realistic 232
212,218,
Regal 240,241,
242,245
Regency 234
Rembrandt 205, 232, 237
Samsung 205
Scientific Atlanta 211,212, 213
Stmark 261,205
Sprucer 205,210
Stargate 265, 232
Teleview 201,205
Texscan 244
Tocom 235
Toshiba 204
Unika 225,232
Universal 222, 232
Videoway 206
Viewstar 229, 230
Zenith 200, 217
Satellite 200
3ish Network
105, 1!5, !!6
'Echostar)
Echo Star 105
Express VU 105, 115
3.E. 106
S.I. (Genera]
nstrument) 108
Sradiente 114
-litachi 103, 111,112
HNS (Hughes) 103
Viagnavox 101,102
_anasonic " 104
=hilips 101,102
_rimestar 108
106,109,
_roscan 110, 113
106, 109,
RCA 116, 113
Sony 107
StarChoice 103, 168
Toshiba 100
dniden 101,102
[*i'_ r_ 2_111miram]
3enon 100
-erguson 101
JVC 109
Viitsubishi 105
_lordmende 10t
_anasonic 106
=hilips 103
_ioneer 102
RCA 10t
Saba 101
8amsung 110
Sharp 108
Sony 104
Technics 106
Thomson 10t
Toshiba 103
Yamaha 100
-Zenith 107
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ICON MENU NAWGATtON
Icon Menu Navigation
Press
I
to display the Icons.
m..l_
Press
¥
to select desired icon.
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Press
to display selected
Icon features.
Press
Press
Press
to select feature.
T
I
T
to adjust or activate feature.
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NORMAL PICTURE
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Icon Menu Operation
Note: Refer to page 10for IconMenu Navigationprocedures.
SET UP
IDIOMA/LANGUE (Menu Languages)
[] MODE - Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu
language to ENGLISH, ESPAi_IOL (Spanish) or
FRAN(_AIS (French).
Note: While highlighted, press VOL • to select English,
Spanish or French.
PROG CHAN (Program Channels)
Note: While highlighted, press VOL • to select or activate
features.
[] MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode
depending on the signal source.
[] AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all
channels with a signal.
[] MANUAL PROGRAM - To manually add or delete
channels.
Note: Use Remote numeric keypad to enter channel numbers
in Manual Program sub menu,
r_ (CLOSED CAPTIONING)
This television contains a built-in decoder that displays
(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: Whilehighlighted, press VOL • toselect modes.
[] _ ON MUTE - Activates the onscreen Closed
Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote
control is pressed. To deactivate press MUTE button
again.
[] _ MODE - Activates the onscreen Closed Caption
feature by selecting one of the following modes.
OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired.
ICON MENU OPERA TtON
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 • to select or activate
features
[] AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at
the same time as the Cable box or other components
or select OFF.
[] CHAN BANNER - Select ON to display onscreen
banner when changing channels.
PICTURE
Note: While highlighted, press VOL • to select or adjust
features.
VIDEO ADJ.
[] COLOR - Adjusts desired color intensity.
[] TINT - Adjusts natural flesh tones.
[] BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts dark areas of picture.
[] PICTURE - Adjusts white areas of picture.
[] SHARPNESS - Adjusts clarity of outline detail.
[] NORMAL - Reset adjustments to factory default
settings.
Note: Videoadjustments can beindividually set far each video
inputmode.
OTHER ADJ.
Note: While highlighted, press VOL • to select or activate
feature.
Note:
COLOR TEMP (temperature) To increase or decrease
WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal
preferences.
VM (VELOCITY MODULATION) _ Increase picture
sharpness and provides crisp white to black transitions.
Tile VM function is only available on the 24-inch and 27_inch
units.
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ICON MENU OPERATION
TIMER
SLEEP
[] How Long? - Select 30, 60 or 90 minutes for TV to turn
off. Select NO to turn off Sleep timer.
TIMER
Select the 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 VOL• and CH • to set day, On Time, Off
Time and Channel number, then use the VOL • 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.
CLOCK SET
[] TIME - Set the time of the day.
[] DAY- Set the day of the week.
Procedure
Note: Use• VOL,VOL• and CH • to set time and day.
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).
[]
INPUT LABEL - To label video input connections for
onscreen display.
Procedure
Press VOL • to display the next menu.
Press CH • or CH • to move cursor.
Press • VOL or VOL • to select desired preset input
label (see chart below).
INPUT LABEL CHART
VCR Setect when VCR is connected to video input.
DVD Setect when DVD is connected to video input.
KIP Select to skip unused video input when
pressing TV/VlDEO button.
ABLE Select when CABLE box is connected
to video input.
DBS Select when DBS is connected to video input.
DTV STB Select when digital TV set-top-box is connected
to video input.
PVR (Personal Seiect when a personal video recorder is
Video Recorder) connected to video input.
AME Select when Video GAME is connected
• to video input.
AUX Setect when other components are connected.
................. ' Select to delete input label
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AUDIO
AUDIO ADJ.
[] MODE -
[]
[]
[]
[]
Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio
Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is
weak).
BASS - Increase or decrease the bass response•
TREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble response•
BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right speaker volume.
NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE
adjustments to factory default settings.
OTHER ADJ.
[] AI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels across all
channels• (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode)•
[] BBE® Sound technology enhances speech
intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of musical
passages to provide outstanding natural sound.
Procedure
Press VOL • to select On or OFF,
SURROUND
[] MODE - Enhances audio response when listening to
stereo.
Procedure
Press VOL • to select On or OFF.
SPEAKERS
[] SPEAKERS - This feature is used when connecting to
an external amplifier.
Procedure
Press VOL • to select.
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.
ICON MENU OPERA TtON
LOCK
MODE
[] 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
code from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new
code becomes the controlling code.
Procedure
Press VOL • 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.
Note:
ACTION
Press twice.
Press CH • to highlight HOW LONG?
Press VOL • to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48 Hours or
ALWAYS.
If GAME, CHANNEL orALL is selected, and ira 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-CRtP MENU OPERA TtON
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 • to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
Press • VOL or VOL • to select desired option: U.S.
TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or
Canadian French.
Press CH • to highlight STATUS.
Press • VOL or VOL • to display desired rating
chart: U.S. TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian
English or Canadian French.
Press VOL • to select ON or OFF.
Press CH • 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 • 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.This innovation allows
parents to block various types of movies and video tapes at
their discretion.
Note:
Selecting "Yes", NR programs will be received. Selecting
"NO" NR programs will be blocked (See Customer
Caution right).
Procedure
Press CH • to select SETTING.
Press VOL • 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 • or CH • to move between different ratings.
Use • VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unbleck (GREEN).
ACTION
Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
Press CH • to select HOW LONG?.
Press • VOL or VOL • to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
Customer Caution
Ine WL;Iq]p system tiqat Is used _n tills set _s capable o1
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 'tJnexpected 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 Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION.
All children. The themes and elements in this
TV-Y program are specifically designed for a very young
audience, inctuding children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements
in this program may include mild physical or
TV-Y7
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 diatogue
or situations.
Parental guidance suggested. The program may
TV_PG contain infrequent coarse language, limited
violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may
TV-14 contain sophisticated themes, sexual content,
strong language and more intense violence.
Mature audiences only. This program may
TV-MA contain mature themes, profane language, graphic
violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE
V VIOLENCE
S SEX
L OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE
D DIALOGUE WITH 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 (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.
Procedure
Press CH • or CH • to move between different ratings.
Use • VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
ACTION
Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
Press • VOL or VOL • to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
U.S, Movies Rating Chart Description
CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA
NR NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has
lot been rated or rating does not apply.
G GENERAL AUDIENCES. A_I ages admitted.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some
material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some
PG-f3 material may be inappropriate for children under
13.
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying
R
)arent or adult guardian.
NC-f7 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
X ADULTS ONLY.
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.
V-CNIP MENU OPERATION
Note: E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.
Procedure
Press CH • or CH • to move between different ratings.
Use • VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
ACTION
Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
Press • VOL or VOL • to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
Canadian English Rating Description
Exempt - Exempt programming includes:
E news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music
videos, and variety programming.
Programming intended for children under age
C 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual
content.
Programming generally considered
acceptable for children 8 years and over. No
profanity, nudity or sexual content•
G General programming, suitable for all
audiences.
PG Parental Guidance suggested, Some material
may not he suitable for children.
Programming contains themes or content
which may not be suitable for viewers under
14+ the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned
to exercise discretion in permitting viewing
by pre-teens and early teens.
18 ADULTS ONLY
CANADIAN FRENCH
The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or
unblock Canadian French programs according to various
ratings categories.
Note: E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.
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VoCNtP MENU OPERATION
V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)
CANADIAN FRENCH (cont.)
Procedure
Press CH • or CH • to move between different ratings.
Use • VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unbleck (GREEN).
ACTION
Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
Press • VOL or VOL • to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
Canadian French Rating Description
E
G
8ans*
13arts+
Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended
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 -
16 ans +
Contains frequent scenes of
violence or intense violence.
Programming restricted to adults.
18arts+ Contains constant violence or
scenes of extreme violence.
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: Ifyou enter your four-digit secret code to override rating
blocks, you must reset all rating blocks by either
reprogramming or turning the TVoff
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TROUBLESHOOTtHG CHART
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
\
\
Noisy Audio
\
\
Noisy Audio
\
\
Noisy Audio
X
No Audio
\
Noisy Audio
No Audio
\
Normal Audio
Snowy Video
Multiple Image
Interference
Normal Video
m
No Video with
Snow
No Video
Wrong Audio
\
Normal Audio
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
No effect of Remote control or the front
control panel keys
No Color
Normal Video
Normal Video
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Cable Connection
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Leadqn Wire
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
Adjust Color Settings
Change Channel
Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP
Replace Remote Control Batteries
Keyboard and Remote Control function may be locked. Press
ACTION and CHA buttons on the TV front panel
simultaneously to unlock.
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INDEX
Index
A
AC Power Supply Cord 3
AI Sound 13
Amplifier Connection
(To Audio Amp) 5
Antenna Connections 3
Audio 13
Auto Power On 11
Auto Program 4, 11
B
Balance 13
Bass 13
Battery Installation 6
BBE 13
Blocking Message 16
Brightness 11
C
Cabinet and Remote Control 2
Cable / Antenna Connection 3
Cable Box Connection 5
Cable Connection 3
Canadian English 15
Canadian English Rating
Description 15, 16
Canadian French 15
Caption 12
Care and Cleaning 2
Chart Banner 11
Channels 12
Clock Set 12
Closed Captioning 11
Codes For Cable Box 9
Codes For DBS 9
Codes For DVD 9
Codes For VCR 9
Color 11
Color Temp 11
Component Codes 8
Customer Record 2
D
DAY 12
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB)
or DVD Player Connection 5
F
Feature Chart 2
Front Control Panel 5
G
Game 13
Icon Menu Navigation 10
Icon Menu Operation 11
Idiomallangue 4, 11
Input Label 12
Initial Set Up Menu 4
Input Label Chart 12
Installation 3
L
Lock 13
Lock Set 13
M
Manual Caption 12
Manual Program 11
Menu Languages 11
Mode 11
Mono 13
N
Normal 11, 13
O
On Mute 11
Operating a Cable Box 7
Operating a DBS 7
Operating a DVD 7
Operating a VCR 7
Operating Components with
Remote Control 7
Optional Cable Connections 3
Optional Equipment Connections 5
P
Picture 11
Program Channels 11
Programming The Remote 8
Programming Without A Code 8
R
Regarding The Use Of Video Games,
Computers, Or Other Fixed Image
Displays 3
Remote Control Operation 6
S
SAP 13
Set Up 11
Sharpness 11
Sleep 12
Speakers 13
Specifications 2
Stereo 13
Surround 13
T
Television Location 3
Tilt Correction 4
Time 12
Timer 11, 12
Tint 11
Treble 13
Troubleshooting Chart 17
TV or Cable 4
U
U.S. Movies 14
U.S. Movies Rating Chart
Description 15
U.S. TV Programs 14
U.S. TV Programs Rating Chart
Description 14
V
V-Chip Menu Operation 14
VCR Connection 5
Velocity Modulation 11
18 •
NO TES
19 •
reparaci6n
El prop6sito del rel&mpago con
punta de flecha dentro de un
tri_ngulo es el de adver[ir al
usuario de que e×isten plezas
internas del producto que
representan desgo de que las
personas reciban descargas
el6ctdcas
El pt_pSsito del s4gno de
e×cJamaci6n dentro de un
_[&ngulo es el de adve_r al
usuarlo de que los
documentos que acompa_an
al aparato incluyen
lnstrucciones importantes de
funclonamlento ¥ reparacion
ADVERTENCIA: Con e] objeto de prevenir el fiesgo de incendio o de descarga
electrica, este aparato no deber_ verse expuesto a la Iluvia ni a la humedad u objetos
con liquidos, tales como son fioreros No deberan de set colocados sobre este aparato
E]s[mbo]o de insulaci6n Clase H(un cuadro dentro de otro cuadro)
indica que este producto a sido evaluado y probado para cump]ir
con los requisitos de insubacion Clase I].
Aviso de la FCC: Cualquier cambio o modificaci6n a este receptor de TV no aprobado
expresamente por Matsushita Electric Corporation of America podria
provocar interferencia daSina, que nulificaria la autoridad del usuario
para operar este equipo.
AVISO AMBIENTAL:
Este producto utiliza un tubo de rayos catbdicos (TRC) asi como
otros componentes que contienen plomo. El desecho de estos
materiales puede estar regulado en su comunidad debido a
consideraciones ambientales. Para informacion de desecho o
reciclaje contacte a sus autoridades locales, o a la alianza de
industrias electronicas: <HTTP://WWW,EIAE.ORG,>
La etiqueta de Energy Star, un simbolo para eficiencia de energia, fue creado per
la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) y el
departamento de energia (DOE) para ayudar a los compradores a identificar los
productos que les pueden ayudar a ahorrar dinero y proteger el medio ambiente
con el ahorro de energia. Los productos Energy Star generalmente consumen
menos energia que otros productos estgmdares similares.
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High Definition Sound
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Lea estas instrucciones completamente antes de operar la Televisibn.
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