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Color Television Operating Instructions CT-32HL42 CT-36HL42 CT-32HX42 CT-36HX42 TQB2AA0422 20513 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or PRINTED IN USA send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic,com (USA only)
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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. The exclamation point within a The lightning flash with arrow triangle is intended to tell the head within triangle...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Congratulations ............Customer Record ..............Care and Cleaning ..............Specifications ................Installation ..............Television Location ..............Optional Cable Connections ............AC Power Supply Cord .............. Cable / Antenna Connection ............Feature Chart ............. Auto Set Up Menu ............Optional Equipment Connections...
The model and serial number of this product are located on the back of the "IV. 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 identificationin the event of theft or loss. Product registrationfor U.S. customers is available at: www.prodreg.com/panasonic. Model...
CT-32HL42, CT-32HL42U : CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-32HL42P stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capa- ble of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
AUTO 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 procedures for setting up the features. IDIOMNLANGUE - To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Optional Equipment Connections VCR Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only... either CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE TV F" S-VLdeo or Video r_ Q Q I!!!._,o_:_::_ I Incoming _t_rouT J_rrtN i Cable CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Note: The remote control must be programmed...
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE "IV "1 CABLE BOX INCOMING _====_ CABLE v o,_% ® ® _ _'+°'°;_ I A_T OUT I "c °o_o o o o o.t !,.-O j oo._E.._,oEo,._s' ,-%_3 .0%°o...
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS VCR and Cable Box Connection (Contd.) Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. Press the W/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR. Turn theVCR Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the back of VCR.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Front Control Panel (models CT-32HX42 and CT-36HX42) The front control panel can be used to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available. ON/OFF INDICATOR Note: The ON/OFF indicator LED (red) will be lit when set is on. •ILI'I++I+ n + +++ _'_+ t-l_+ll _...
This allows you to sit close to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated with interlaced TV pictures. Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to the back of your "IV. TERMINALS...
PIP AND SPLIT OPERATION PIP and Split Operation Note: PiP or Split frame can't display the same channel or video source as Main 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.
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AND SPLIT OPERATION PIP and Split Operation (contd.) W/VIDEO Button (PIP and Split) Press when PIP or Split frame is displayed to select desired input mode, CH # COMPONENT 1 ._.-_COMPONENT VIDEO 1 MainPicture VIDEO 4 ,<l._.- VIDEO 3 <1_ VIDEO 2 --PIP Frame...
AND SPLIT OPERATION PiP and Split Operation (contd.) Freeze Button (PIP and Split) This feature is used to stop action in PIP or Split frame, Press PIP or SPLIT to display PIP or Split frame. FREEZE TVNCR Press @ to stop PIP or Split frame action. FREEZE Main Picture__ TMNCR...
CT-32HL42 CT-36HL42) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS Remote Control Operation _models CT-32HL42 and CT-36HL42) UGHT Press to turn ON and OFR Press to illuminate remote buttons. ASPECT Press to access second audio program. Select picture size (ratio) to match programming format (DTV-STB and DBS only), [cP1 V&%1:ce= Ucapt,ond--- ren)S: to disp,sy...
REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION (MODELS CT-32HL42 AND CT-36HL42) Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defined which keys that are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode TV, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc. KEY NAME iLvJI_VA[.].]::l I.)iv_ _j[.].]= [o]_lpJl_...
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS CT-32HL42 AND CT-36HL42) Mode Operational Key Chart (contd.) CEY NAME TV MUTE TV MUTE TV MUTE TV MUTE RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE MUTE ASPECT RCVRINPUT W/VIDEO TV INPUT SWITCH TV INPUT SWITCH TV INPUT SWITCH "iV INPUT SWITCH TVINPUTSW "IV INPUT SW...
VCR, DVD, AUX, RCVR, "FV,DTV CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with or without a code for the component. Default Modes For Remote Control TV (Panasonic Only) Panasonic TV Codes DTV (Panasonic Only)
DVD (CD) AUX (VCR 2) AUX (TAPE) RECEIVER CABLE Codes For VCR Drion Admiral 320, 326 Panasonic Aiwa 321,322, 323, 324 Akal J.C. Penney 300, 305, 310, 311,324, 339, 345 314, 315, 316, 329 Pentax 300, 311,345 Audio Dynamic...
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105, 132 Codes for DVD "I=- -i[=_.II"qlr [_]:t:TJ]_=,1 Saba Denon Samsung Ferguson Sharp Sony Mitsubishi Technics 1 O0 Nordmende Thomson Panasonic Toshiba Philips Yamaha 1 CO Pioneer Zenith Codes for Personal Video Recorders Panasonic Replay TV Philips _vo Sony 33vo...
CT-32HX42 CT-36HX42) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS Remote Control Operation (models CT-32HX42 and CT-36HX42) Press to access second audio program. Press to turn ON and OFF. <_VOL Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in menus. cPar_._toC(mc,UtoeseS_nadpt Pnr_Ss to disp,ay Press to select remote operation. Press to select next or previous channel and navigm in menus.
CT-32HX42 CT-36HX42) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines the keys that are operational in the selected component modes (rv, VCR, DBS, CABLE or DVD) after programming (if needed). NAME I, v Jl;vj[o] H W=,I ;| m:SLV_[e}H POWER POWER POWER...
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CT-32HX42 CT-36HX42) REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION (MODELS Mode Operational Key Chart (contd.) KEY M.AU¢: IVlN ;ILYj[*]n] POWER POWER POWER MUTE TV MUTE TV MUTE BBFJMENU W/VIDEO TV INPUT SWITCH TV INPUT SWITCH CHAN UP NEXT CHAPTER CHAN DOWN PREVIOUS CHAPTER VOL RIGHT TV VOLUME NAV_ATK_N...
VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with or without a code for the component. Default Modes For Remote Control eB]TR'_Fj:_ I_TJF_Ir_ TV (Panasonic Only) Panasonic TV Codes i VCR VCR (Preset) Panasonic VCR Codes...
The Universal Remote Control does not control all features found in each model. CABLE Codes For VCR Onon 320, 326 Admiral Panasonic 321,322, 323, 324 Aiwa J.C. Penney 300,305, 310, 311,324, 339, 345 Akai 314, 315, 316, 329...
ROLLER GUIDE MENU NA VIGA TION Roller Guide Menu Navigation Press to display the roller guide menu. to rotate to desired icon. Press l I_][Q]l_ F -'I Press to display main menu and submenus field. ANTENNA ANT1 • [o[q AUTO PROGRAM •...
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ROLLER GUIDE MENU NAVIGATION Roller Guide Menu Navigation (contd.) Contd. l= 1 select desired Press submenu feature. ON MUTE NO • CC MODE OFF • to select or adjust. Press WOOE NO• twice to return to Press the roller guide. Press to exit roller guide.
ROLLER GUIDE ICONS Roller Guide Icons ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS Roller Guide Icon Menus These charts list all menus under each Roller Guide Icon and which pages to refer to for menus description. AUDIO ADJ. IDIOMA/LANGUE MODE - (ENGLISH, FRAN(_AIS, ESPAI_IOL) MODE - (STERO, SAP or MONO) BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE or NORMAL PROG...
ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION Roller Guide Icon Menu Operation SET UP Note: Refer topage 28 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. IDIOMAJLANGUE (Menu Languages) In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPANOL (Spanish) or FRAN(_AIS (French).
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION (Closed Captioning) 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.
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION Other Adjustments (contd.) [D GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION - This feature is used to adjust discoloration of the picture due to earth's magnetic field in the area. Press VOL • to display adjustment menu. Press • VOL or VOL • 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.
ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION TIMER Note: Refer to page 28 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. Clock Set Time - Set the time and of the day week. Press • VOL or VOL • to select hours AM or PM. Press CH •...
ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION PICTURE Note: Refer to page 28 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. Video Adj. PIC MODE - Lets you choose one of three pre-set Picture Modes that best suit the program you are viewing. Press • MOL or VOL • to select. VIVID - This is the default mode.
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION Video Adjl (contd.) 3D Y/C FILTER - Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture. Press VOL • to select OFF or ON. NORMAL _TURN- ODLOR ON• VIDEO NR OFF • 30 y/C FILTER ON• ASPECT 4:3 •...
ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION CHANNELS Favorites CHANNEL SCAN FAV - To enter up to 16 favorite channels. CHANNEL SCAN ALL - To scan all channels when using the CH up/down buttons. Press VOL • to select FAV or ALL. If FAV is selected, press CH •...
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION CHANNELS (contd.) INPUT LABEL - To label video input connections for onscreen display. Press VOL • INPUT IJ*BEL C3 Press CH • or CH • to move cursor. PRESET CAPTION COf4FONENTI to display next COMFONENT2 £3 Press '4 VOL or VOL •...
ROLLER GUIDE #CON MENU OPERATION LOCK Note: Refer to page 28 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. Mode (Lock Set) Select LOCK SET to prevent video games and VCR tapes from being viewed. 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).
V-CHIP MENU OPERATION V-CHIP Menu Operation Note: Refer to page 28 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. U.S. TV PROGRAMS This "IV model features the "V-Chip technology" which allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to block various types of TV programs, PIP will also be blocked automatically.
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION U.S. TV Programs Menu Chart (contd.) Customer Caution 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 blocking "NR"...
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION U.S.MoviesMenuChart Press VOL • to select U.S. MOVIES ON or OFF. VIEW NR PROGRAMS? Press CH • to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? PG-13 NC-17 × Press VOL • to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO. VlEW NR PROGRAMS? Note: Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons.
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION Rating Systems for Canada Canadian English The V-CHIP used in this "IV model allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in Canada. PIP will also be blocked automatically. Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code.
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION Canadian French The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings categories. PIP will also be blocked automatically. 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.) BLOCK PROGRAMS: Press CH •...
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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 "IV is turned off or until all settings are off.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for sewice, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. F:Pg;T_ lvJ?;J'--_ _-p_r_ Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Snowy Video Noisy Audio Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire Noisy Audio Multiple Image Move television from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment Noisy Audio...
LIMITED WARRANTY PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF: DIVISION OF: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, One Panasonic Way INC., Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Secaucus, New Jersey 07094...
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LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty continued from previous page Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture...
INDEX Index Numerics Program Out Connection 10 Programming The Remote 17, 25 3D Y/C Filter 35, 36 Digital TV - Set-Top Box 10 Programming With a Code 25 Programming Without A Code 25 Favorites 37 AC Power Supply Cord 3 AI Sound 39 FCC Caution 0 Remote Control Operation 14, 22...
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Puerto Rico In¢, ('PSC') Division of Mats ushita Ave. 65 de Ir,tant er;a, Km 9.5 Electdc Corporation Of America San Gab_e_ Induct rial Park One Panasonic Way Carolina, Pue_o Rico 00985 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Te_. {787) 750-4300 w_N.panason_c.com F_x (787) 768-2910...