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CT-F2941 L CT-27SX11U CT-36SX31 CT-F2921 L CT-F3431 CT-27SX31 CT-32SX31U CT-F2931 CT-F3431V CT-27SX31 U CT-F2911 CT-F2931V CT-F3431X CT-32SX31 CT-F2911V CT-F2931X CT-F3441 L Issue 0 TQB2AA0372 10409 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or PRINTED IN USA send e-mail to: consumerproducta@panasonic.com (USA only)
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WARNING WARNING: To reduce the lisk of etectdo shock do not remove cover or back. No user-se_Aceable parts inside, Refer seP_cing to qualified service parsc_neL intended to tell the user that u_er that imporl,_t operating head v_hFn tnangle is _ tdartg_e is intended to tell the The Jighlning flash with arrow...
CONGRA TULA TIONS Congratulations Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide state+of-the-art pictur quality and features an innovative PureFlat picture tube. The new gray cabinet wit compact, elegant styling is designed to give you many years of enjoyment.
CT-27SX 11/CT-27SX11 CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-27SX31P stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
INSTALLA'I ION Optional Cable Connections Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For bes 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:...
INSTA LLA TION Optional Equipment Connections IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING 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.
INSTALLATION Cable Box Connection (For modelsCT-27SX11/U) Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only, CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the cab box.
INSTALLATION VCR and Cable Box Connection (For modelsCT-27SX11/U) Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box. CABLE BOX CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV INPUT 1 VIDEO OUT ANT OUT /11',-_=@_ PR-- Ps-- YNIDEO AUDIO OUT o e o l, 0:t:rv,::lll :e°...
INSTALLA TION VCR Connection (For models CT-27SX31/U, CT-32SX31/U, and CT-36SX31/U) Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only. Note: VIDEO 1input is a dual-purpose input. It is primarily intended for connectio with 480i devices such as a DVD player using the Y PB PR component vide jacks and Audio...
INSTALLATION VCR Connection (cont.) Recording a television program Procedure Option A (Recording and viewing the same program) Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
INSTALLATION VCR and Cable Box Connection (For models CT-27SX31/U, CT-32SX31/U, and CT-36SX31/U) Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vaPJ) ®P.o either 3-Vtdeo or Video CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Note: The remote control fnust be programmed...
INSTALLATION Program Out Connection (PROG. OUT) (For modelsCT-27SX31/U,CT-32SX31/U, and CT*36SX31/U) To use the TV audio and video with optional video equipment, use PROG. OUT and TO AUDIO AMP terminals on the back of the TV. Note: Whena componentinputvideosigna/is eonnected to Video t (Y, pe, pR ) termina/s, a nd the TV mainpictureis Component, the Programoutput video willbe/uminance signal (no co/or), Procedure Connect optional video equipment to PROG.
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player Connection Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital "l'V-Set-Top Box) to th_ back of your TV. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB...
INSTALLA TION Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation (For models CT-27SX31/U, CT-32SX31/U, and CT-36SX31/U) This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows watching two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source (VCR).
MAIN MENU Main Menu Main Menu Procedures Press the ACTION button on the remote control to display Main Menu. Press the CH up/down or VOL dght]left button to highlight the desired icon. Press the ACTION button to display icon features and submenus. Press the CH up/down buttonsto select desired icon features.
MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART Main Menu Feature Chart SET UP SET uP LANGUAGES Select English, Spanish, or French menu. MODE - Select Cable or TV. See Installa- tion section in manual. PRO_ CHAN C3 AUTO PROGRAM- Automatically program channels having a signal into memory. (Program Channeb) MANUAL PROGRAM...
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MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont.) AI SOUND - Automatically adjust volume to maintain a comfortable listening level. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode). OTHER ADJ. BBE - Sound technology enhances speech (A_u_me_s) intelligibility restores dynamic range of musical...
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MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART Main Menu Feature Chart (ConL) CHANNELS CNAHNELS MANUAL CAPTION Enter channel numbers and captions manually. INPUT LABEL - Label video connections CAPTION for onscreen display of optional equipment. Note: This receiverhas a video input skip feature, which will allow the user to skip Input modes whenpressingTV/V/DEO button.
SPECIAL FEATURES Special Features SET UP Menu Languages in SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA / LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPANOL (Spanish), or FRAN(_AIS (French). MODE ENGLISH• _'6tIFJrtl_l Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select: MODE to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source.
SPECIAL FEATURES Other Adjustments AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable Box or other components or select OFF. CHANNEL BANNER - Select ON to display onscreen banner when changing channels. £3 GEOMAGNETIC CORR (CORRECTION)
SPECIAL FEATURES TIMER Sleep In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn "IV off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Select NC turn off timer• HOW LONG? NO • Timer In TIMER menu, select timer to turn the television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days.
SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE Video Adjustments In Picture menu under VIDEO ADJ. select: COLOR - Adjust desired color intensity. £3 TINT- Adjust natural flesh tones. BRIGHTNESS - Adjust dark areas for crisp detail. £3 PICTURE- Adjust white areas of picture. SHARPNESS - Adjust clarity of outline detail.
SPECIAL FEATURES CHANNELS Caption In CHANNELS menu under CAPTION select: {:3 MANUAL CAPTION to enter numbers and captions manually. INPUT LABEL to label video input connections for onscreen displa MANUAL CAPTION • INPUT LABEL • Video Input Skip Feature This receiver has a video input skip feature, which will allow the user to skip desired Input modes when pressing TVNIDEO button.
SPECIAL FEATURES LOCK MODE To use LOCK options: £3 ENTER CODE FIRST - Use the numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code. After entering your secret code for the first time, the onscreen display will change to CHANGE CODE. Note: Use a code that is easy to remember or record it in a safe place.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Snowy Video Noisy Audio Adjust Antenna Location and Connection < Chock Antenna Lead-in Wire Noisy Audio Multiple Image Move TV from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles, and Medical Equipment Noisy Audio Interference...
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