Panasonic CT-27G30CT Operating Instructions Manual

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before operating this set.
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TQB2A09431

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  • Page 1 Color Television Operating Instructions ® Read these instructions completely before operating this set. Contents subject to change without notice or obligation. Printed in U.S.A. TQB2A09431...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions WARNING 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 The lightning flash with ar- a triangle is intended to tell is intended to tell the user the user that important oper- that parts inside the product...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    14. Ifanoutside a ntenna i sconnected tothetelevision e quipment, besuretheantenna system isgrounded s oastoprovide someprotection a gainst voltage surges andbuiltupstaticcharges. I ntheU.S.Section 810ofthe National Electrical Code andinCanada P art1oftheCanadian E lectrical Code provides i nformation withrespect toproper g rounding o fthe mast a ndsupporting structure, grounding ofthelead-inwiretoanantenna discharge u nit, s izeofgrounding c onductors, location ofantenna-discharge unit, c onnection togrounding e lectrodes, andrequirements forthegrounding e lectrode.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Congratulations on Your New Purchase Your new video component features an all solid state chassis which is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and adjusted at the factory for best performance. In order for you to take full advantage of your new video component, please read and follow the installation and operating instructions supplied with this product.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Receiver Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.
  • Page 6: Antenna/Cable Connections

    Antenna/Cable Connections Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV. (Refer to Antenna Mode section.) Indoor Outdoor Incoming Cable From Home Antenna (75 Ohm) Typical VHF/UHF Antenna VHF/UHF...
  • Page 7: Picture In Picture External Video & Ant Connection

    Picture in Picture (Two Tuner) Antenna and External Video Connection This Receiver has the "PICTURE IN PICTURE" featu rethat uses two tuners. This allows you to watch 2 live broadcastsat the same time without an external video source. (See Antenna Connection, Detail 1.) If you wish an external video source (VCR, Laser Disc Player or Camcorder) may be monitored in the PIP Frame.
  • Page 8: Location Of Controls (Remote)

    Location of Controls (Remote Control) POWER ® ® MULTI ACTION ® ® (__-T_UNE TVNIDEO ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® CABLE i POWER RECOR_ POWER ii--- I r---hii--- I ® I TV/VCR STOP PAUSE tr---I IZ_ IZZ_ i _REEZE SEA.C."_.WAP I VCR LDP l...
  • Page 9: Location Of Controls (Receiver)

    Location of Controls (Receiver) Front Control Panel POWER 41VOLUME Ib • CHANNELA ACTION "I-V/VIDEO Remote Control Sensor Quick Reference Control Operation (Remote & Receiver) Power Button - Press to turn ON or OFF. (pg.10) Volume Buttons- Press to adjust Sound Level. Press to adjust Audio Menus, Video Menus and select operating features when menus are displayed.
  • Page 10: Control Operation

    Control Operation Channel Change - (Two Power B utton options) - Pressthe POWER button to turn ON. Press again to turn OFF. Option Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP or DOWN button to POWER sequentially scan through programmed channels (when On Screen Menus are not displayed). NOTE: TV/AUX/CABLE switch (located on Remote) must be set in TV position.
  • Page 11: Tvnideo Button

    Multi Button --The MULTI button can be l'V/Video B utton - Press the TVNIDEO button programmed to operate up to 6 Remote function to select desired input for Main Picture or PIP frame buttons at the same time. Example: (when PIP frame is displayed). Power/On, VCR Power/On (selected brands) can be TVNIDEO operated at the same time with one press of the MULTi...
  • Page 12: Cable (Tv) Power Button

    Cable Power Button The CABLE Power PIP Channel Buttons - Press the(PIP) button on the Remote Control has been designed to (CHANNEL) UP or DOWN button while the PIP frame is operate selected brands of Cable Converter Boxes. The displayed to sequentially scan through Channels. proper Cable Converter Box infra-red code must be obtained prior to use.
  • Page 13: Pip Size Button

    PIP Move Button PiP Size Button - Press the SIZE button (when - The PIP frame may be located at any comer ofthe Main Picture by pressingthe the PIP frame is displayed) to choose either the large or small PIP frame. PIP MOVE button (when the PIP frame is displayed).
  • Page 14: Main Menu (Icons)

    Main Menu (Icons) '-'I I EXITI I INPUT I [_ ['_--I IP'CTUREI I AUD'O ir-_ I_AM_I ICHANNELI GUARD I [CAPTIONI _ I TIMER I ISET_UPI _--_ ACTION Displays and Exits Menus Located On Remote Control Selects Desired >-- Feature When Menu is Displayed Selects or Adjusts Features When...
  • Page 15: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture & Sharpness Adjustments • Color • Tint Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. • Brightness Press the CH DOWN button to select the Picture • Picture Icon. • Sharpness Press the ACTION button to display the Picture •...
  • Page 16: Game Guard

    Game Guard Game Guard _LOCKOUl[) -Prevents video games and other video sources from being viewed. Channel 3, 4 and all video inputs are locked out for 12, 24 or 48 hours. NOTE: Be sure to understand this feature before ACTION attempting its use.
  • Page 17: Game Guard (Unlock)

    Game Guard (Unlock) To unlock the Game Guard feature, repeat steps 1 through 3. Enter the same 3 digit code previously used in step 5 with Remote Control Keyboard. LOCK ACTIVATED ENTER CODE TO CHANGE SETTINGS Enter Same 3 Digit Code Previously Used GAME GUARD UNLOCKED If 3 Digit Code Is The Same...
  • Page 18: Timer Features

    Timer Features Sleep Timer-This feature is used for automatic turn off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. • Sleep Timer NOTE: Display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last • Program Timer three remaining minutes prior to turn off. The Recall display will also appear.
  • Page 19: Program Timer

    Program Timer Program Timer This feature is capable of turning the TV on, tuned to a desired channel and off at a predetermined time (one day or everyday). NOTE: The clock must be set for this feature to operate. (Refer to the Set-Up Menu to set time.) ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 20: Set-Up Features

    Set-Up Features Menu The Main Menu can be displayed in two formats. Icon with Text or Icon without Text for those • Menu familiar with the Icon system. • CC (Closed Caption) on Mute • Set "13me Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to •...
  • Page 21: Cc (Closed Caption) On Mute

    rc- on Mute Closed Caption with Mute Button Activates the On Screen Closed Captioning when the MUTE button on the Remote Control is pressed. To deactivate press the MUTE button again. NOTE: This feature only functions when the Close Cap- ACTION tion Mode is in the "OFF"...
  • Page 22: Set Time (Clock)

    Set Time (Clock) Set Time - Clock (when set) wi!l display on screen at initial _l'um On", after a channel change and when pressing the RECALL button. The time must be set first in order to operate the Program ON/OFF Timer. ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 23: Antenna Tuning Mode

    Antenna Mode TV or Cable Tuning Mode - Theproper Input mode must be selected for the type of signal at the antenna input. • TV mode is used when the Receiver is not connected ACTION to a cable TV system, for example when using a VHF/UHF antenna (channels 02 - 69).
  • Page 24: Auto Programming

    Auto Program Auto Programming -This feature allows you to place all channels with a video signal into Channel Scan Memory. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. ACTION Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Set-Up Icon. Press the ACTION button to display the Set-Up Menu.
  • Page 25: Manual Programming

    Manual Program Manual Programming - This feature allows you to select which channels are placed into Channel Scan Memory. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to ACTION select the Set-Up Icon. Press the ACTION button to display the Set-Up Menu.
  • Page 26: Cc (Closed Caption) Mode

    Mode Closed Caption Mode This Receiver has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form of written words across the screen (White or Colored letters on a black background). ACTION allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information.
  • Page 27: Channel Caption (Station Identifier)

    Channel Caption Channel Caption (Station Identifier) This feature allows you to enter the call names of up to 30 stations into memory (using up to 4 characters for each station). The call name will then display along with the channel number when changing channels or press- ACTION ing RECALL.
  • Page 28: Audio Adjustments

    Audio Adjustment Bass, Treble & Balance Adjustment PresstheACTIONbuttontodisplaytheMain Menu. • Audio Norm Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT • Bass • Treble buttons to highlight the Audio Icon. • Balance Press the ACTION button to display the Audio Adjustment Menu. •...
  • Page 29: Audio Mode Selection (Stereo/Sap/Mono)

    Audio Mode (Stereo SAP Mono) (Audio) Mode Stereo/SAP/Mono When Audio is broadcast in Stereo or SAP an ON and [TV] Speaker Screen display will appear on initial "Turn On" and "Channel Change". available choices will indicated in red. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. ACTION Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select the Audio Icon.
  • Page 30: Surround Sound

    Surround and AI Sound Surround - use the Surround Feature to enhance audio response when listening to Stereo broadcasts. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlightthe Audio Icon. ACTION Press the ACTION button to display the Audio Adjustment Menu.
  • Page 31: Input Select

    Input Select Main (Picture) Input Selection This feature is used to select "IV Mode Operation or one • Main Picture Input Selection of two Video Inputs for the Main Picture. (Used with • PIP (Picture in Picture) Input Selection optional accessory Video equipment.) PresstheACTION buttontodisplaythe Main Menu.
  • Page 32: Programming The Universal Remote Control

    Programming The Universal Remote Control Cable Converter Preferred Procedure- Code Known Preferred Procedure - Code Known Programming Using Universal Remote Programming Universal Remote Using fra-Red Access Codes for Cable Television fra-Red Access Codes for VCRs • Determine brand of VCR. Converter Boxes •...
  • Page 33: Vcr, Ldp & Cable Converter Box Infra-Red Codes

    Infra-Red Code Index For VCRs VCR Brand Code(s) VCR Brand Code(s) Audio Dynamics 14, 16 02, 14, 16, 30 Broksonic Panasonic 00, 01 Canon 00, 01 Pentax Capehart Philco 00, 29 Citizen Philips 00, 29 POWER...
  • Page 34: Optional Equipment Connection & Operation

    Optional Equipment Connection and Operation To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo) TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER •@ S-VIDEO VIDEO •® ®®,l To Auxiliary Input AUDIO I m INPUT TO AUDIO • To Audio AMP Connect to an external audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system. NOTE: "TO AUDIO AMP"...
  • Page 35: S-Video Connection

    S-Video Connection VCR or VIDEO DISC PLAYER TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER VCR S-VIDEO (YC) CONNECTOR OPTIONAL "0 S-VIDEO VIDEO ® ®,0o,o .® ® ®.. 2 -- INPUT 0 AUDIO TERMINALS ON BACK OF VCR Operation ConnectS-Video (YC) connector to S-Video Terminal. Make connections to L and R Input 1 Audio jacks.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Chart

    Electric Corporation of America of Puerto Rico Inc. ("PSC") Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Canada Ave. 65 de Infanteda, Km 9.5 One Panasonic Way San Gabriel Industrial Park Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Tel. (809) 705-4300 FAX. (809) 768-2910...

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