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...service personnel. Patents are a risk of electric shock to tell the user that parts inside . Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 2T3 Tél.: (905) 624-5010 www.panasonic.ca Spatializer U.S. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to persons. Certain audio...the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in -square device and trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc. The lightning flash with the appliance. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside...
...service personnel. Patents are a risk of electric shock to tell the user that parts inside . Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 2T3 Tél.: (905) 624-5010 www.panasonic.ca Spatializer U.S. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to persons. Certain audio...the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in -square device and trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc. The lightning flash with the appliance. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside...
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... 2 Installation 3 Television Location 3 Optional Cable Connections 3 AC Power Supply Cord 3 Cable/Antenna Connection 3 Optional Equipment Connections 4 Additional Equipment Connections 7 Amplifier (To Audio Amp) Connection 7 Program Out (Prog Out Connection 7 Home Theater Connection 8 Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation 9 Basic PIP Operation 9 PIP Operation with a Cable Box 9 Roller Guide Menu 10 Basic Navigation 10 Remote Control Guide 10 Roller Guide Feature Chart 11 Special Features 14 Menu Languages 14 Prog Chan (Program Channels 14 Closed Captioning 15 Sleep Timer 16...
... 2 Installation 3 Television Location 3 Optional Cable Connections 3 AC Power Supply Cord 3 Cable/Antenna Connection 3 Optional Equipment Connections 4 Additional Equipment Connections 7 Amplifier (To Audio Amp) Connection 7 Program Out (Prog Out Connection 7 Home Theater Connection 8 Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation 9 Basic PIP Operation 9 PIP Operation with a Cable Box 9 Roller Guide Menu 10 Basic Navigation 10 Remote Control Guide 10 Roller Guide Feature Chart 11 Special Features 14 Menu Languages 14 Prog Chan (Program Channels 14 Closed Captioning 15 Sleep Timer 16...
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... Remote Control r For cabinets and remote control, use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products. Specifications Power Source CT-27XF36C CT-32XF36C CT-36XF36C 120V AC, 60Hz Channel Capability - 181 VHF-12; DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. • Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. It has a compact elegant styling designed to change without notice or obligation. 2 Model Number Serial Number Care and Cleaning Screen (Turn TV Off) • Use...
... Remote Control r For cabinets and remote control, use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products. Specifications Power Source CT-27XF36C CT-32XF36C CT-36XF36C 120V AC, 60Hz Channel Capability - 181 VHF-12; DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. • Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. It has a compact elegant styling designed to change without notice or obligation. 2 Model Number Serial Number Care and Cleaning Screen (Turn TV Off) • Use...
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.... r Avoid long cables to TV mode and ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). Incoming Cable from Cable Company 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of TV Antenna Connection • For proper reception of an entertainment center. Polarized plug Cable / Antenna Connection For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is preset at the factory. Cable Preset Cable Mode is required. r Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range. AC Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO...
.... r Avoid long cables to TV mode and ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). Incoming Cable from Cable Company 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of TV Antenna Connection • For proper reception of an entertainment center. Polarized plug Cable / Antenna Connection For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is preset at the factory. Cable Preset Cable Mode is required. r Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range. AC Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO...
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...your VCR. 3. Tune the television to the television program you want to record. 4. Select ANT2 in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to view. 4 Begin the video. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your television to operate the VCR. INSTALLATION Optional Equipment Connections VCR Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your VCR. 3. Begin the video. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV AUDIO R L VIDEO S-VIDEO Use either the S-Video or Video...
...your VCR. 3. Tune the television to the television program you want to record. 4. Select ANT2 in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to view. 4 Begin the video. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your television to operate the VCR. INSTALLATION Optional Equipment Connections VCR Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your VCR. 3. Begin the video. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV AUDIO R L VIDEO S-VIDEO Use either the S-Video or Video...
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...diagram when connecting your television to Channel 3. 3. Select ANT2 in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. Tune the television to a cable box only. INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV AUDIO R L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 CABLE BOX ANT OUTPUT TO AUDIO AMP R L PROG OUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT INPUT ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Incoming Cable Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to view. See Programming the Remote Control in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. 5 Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel...
...diagram when connecting your television to Channel 3. 3. Select ANT2 in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. Tune the television to a cable box only. INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV AUDIO R L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 CABLE BOX ANT OUTPUT TO AUDIO AMP R L PROG OUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT INPUT ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Incoming Cable Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to view. See Programming the Remote Control in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. 5 Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel...
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...record. 6. Select ANT2 in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. INSTALLATION VCR and Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your VCR. 3. Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. See Programming the Remote Control in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the back of VCR. 5. INPUT 3 OUTPUT ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT Incoming Cable Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to Channel 3. 3. Tune the television to operate the VCR and the cable box. Turn the VCR ON...
...record. 6. Select ANT2 in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. INSTALLATION VCR and Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your VCR. 3. Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. See Programming the Remote Control in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the back of VCR. 5. INPUT 3 OUTPUT ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT Incoming Cable Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to Channel 3. 3. Tune the television to operate the VCR and the cable box. Turn the VCR ON...
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...AUDIO AMP connections on screen display. 3. Note: Select SPEAKERS OFF & Fixed Audio Out to rear or front Audio/Video input jacks. 2. Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) To use the Audio/Video input jacks for optional equipment. AUDIO -R A second VCR, a video disc player, video game equipment and DSS equipment can also be connected directly to external speakers. It overrides other VIDEO connections. Audio Adjustments 1. Connect optional equipment to desired level. 4. Operate optional equipment as on back of the television to match the television. 5. Adjust television volume...
...AUDIO AMP connections on screen display. 3. Note: Select SPEAKERS OFF & Fixed Audio Out to rear or front Audio/Video input jacks. 2. Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) To use the Audio/Video input jacks for optional equipment. AUDIO -R A second VCR, a video disc player, video game equipment and DSS equipment can also be connected directly to external speakers. It overrides other VIDEO connections. Audio Adjustments 1. Connect optional equipment to desired level. 4. Operate optional equipment as on back of the television to match the television. 5. Adjust television volume...
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... OUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 Surround Amplifier Video Component VCR Left Front Speaker TV TV Speakers Center Channel Right Front Speaker Left Rear Surround Speaker Listener Right Rear Surround Speaker *Manufactured under SPEAKERS. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of a surround sound home theater system. DOLBY* CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT must be connected as shown. INSTALLATION Home Theater Connection Your television's internal speakers can be selected in the AUDIO Roller Guide Menu™...
... OUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 Surround Amplifier Video Component VCR Left Front Speaker TV TV Speakers Center Channel Right Front Speaker Left Rear Surround Speaker Listener Right Rear Surround Speaker *Manufactured under SPEAKERS. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of a surround sound home theater system. DOLBY* CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT must be connected as shown. INSTALLATION Home Theater Connection Your television's internal speakers can be selected in the AUDIO Roller Guide Menu™...
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... Main Picture source. Select ANT2 in Picture (PIP) Operation PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. Note: The audio is not available when using the PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons. Swap is from the Main Picture only. 0. PIP Operation with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the TV button on the remote control to tune channels...
... Main Picture source. Select ANT2 in Picture (PIP) Operation PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. Note: The audio is not available when using the PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons. Swap is from the Main Picture only. 0. PIP Operation with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the TV button on the remote control to tune channels...
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ROLLER GUIDE MENU CHART Roller Guide Menu Chart Menu Description SET UP LANGUAGES PROG CHAN (Program Channels) CC (Closed Captioned) r Select English, Spanish or French menu. r AUTO PROGRAM - Manually add or delete channels from memory. Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is not available in VIDEO mode). r NORMAL - r SPATIALIZER® - r ANTENNA - See Installation section in manual. r MANUAL PROGRAM - r CC MODE - AUDIO ADJ. (Adjustments) OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) SURROUND AUDIO r MODE - Equalize overall volume levels across ...
ROLLER GUIDE MENU CHART Roller Guide Menu Chart Menu Description SET UP LANGUAGES PROG CHAN (Program Channels) CC (Closed Captioned) r Select English, Spanish or French menu. r AUTO PROGRAM - Manually add or delete channels from memory. Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is not available in VIDEO mode). r NORMAL - r SPATIALIZER® - r ANTENNA - See Installation section in manual. r MANUAL PROGRAM - r CC MODE - AUDIO ADJ. (Adjustments) OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) SURROUND AUDIO r MODE - Equalize overall volume levels across ...
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...selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days. (Clock must be set to automatically turn off - TV speakers operate normally. r Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out Makes the television the surround sound center channel and the audio adjustable by television. audio adjustable by the external amplifier only. r SHARPNESS - r NORMAL- r OFF & Variable Audio Out - r Set one or both timers to use Timer features). Adjust dark areas for crisp detail. Select NO to factory default settings. 12 Adjust white areas of picture. ROLLER GUIDE MENU CHART Roller Guide Menu...
...selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days. (Clock must be set to automatically turn off - TV speakers operate normally. r Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out Makes the television the surround sound center channel and the audio adjustable by television. audio adjustable by the external amplifier only. r SHARPNESS - r NORMAL- r OFF & Variable Audio Out - r Set one or both timers to use Timer features). Adjust dark areas for crisp detail. Select NO to factory default settings. 12 Adjust white areas of picture. ROLLER GUIDE MENU CHART Roller Guide Menu...
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... for your option to be locked. 13 Equalize color to COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL. r 3D Y/C FILTER - Select FAV (15 favorites) or ALL channels to preset popular television stations. r MANUAL CAPTION - Assign channel numbers to scan channels using the up/down CH buttons. r AI PICTURE - CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION r CHANNEL SCAN - Label video connections to scene. LOCK MODE HOW LONG r Lock All, Channels or Game with a secret code. ROLLER GUIDE MENU CHART Roller Guide Menu Chart (Cont.) Menu OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) Description r COLOR TEMP -
... for your option to be locked. 13 Equalize color to COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL. r 3D Y/C FILTER - Select FAV (15 favorites) or ALL channels to preset popular television stations. r MANUAL CAPTION - Assign channel numbers to scan channels using the up/down CH buttons. r AI PICTURE - CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION r CHANNEL SCAN - Label video connections to scene. LOCK MODE HOW LONG r Lock All, Channels or Game with a secret code. ROLLER GUIDE MENU CHART Roller Guide Menu Chart (Cont.) Menu OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) Description r COLOR TEMP -
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... automatically program all channels having a signal. SPECIAL FEATURES Special Features SET UP Menu Languages In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to select ANT1 or ANT2. r ANTENNA to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French). IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC MODE TV ANTENNA ANT1 PROGRAM AUTO u PROGRAM MANUAL u 14 IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC MODE ENGLISH Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP Menu, under PROG CHAN select: r MODE to select TV (antenna) or CABLE Mode...
... automatically program all channels having a signal. SPECIAL FEATURES Special Features SET UP Menu Languages In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to select ANT1 or ANT2. r ANTENNA to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French). IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC MODE TV ANTENNA ANT1 PROGRAM AUTO u PROGRAM MANUAL u 14 IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC MODE ENGLISH Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP Menu, under PROG CHAN select: r MODE to select TV (antenna) or CABLE Mode...
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... program being viewed must include Closed Captioning for Closed Caption when using the MUTE button: • CC ON MUTE: C1 • CC MODE: OFF r Press the ACTION button to return to your local TV guide). r Press the MUTE button to submenu options, and exit menus. CC MODE r In SET UP menu, select CC (Closed Caption). For video related information to be in decoder that displays CC (Closed Caption) text across the screen (white or colored...
... program being viewed must include Closed Captioning for Closed Caption when using the MUTE button: • CC ON MUTE: C1 • CC MODE: OFF r Press the ACTION button to return to your local TV guide). r Press the MUTE button to submenu options, and exit menus. CC MODE r In SET UP menu, select CC (Closed Caption). For video related information to be in decoder that displays CC (Closed Caption) text across the screen (white or colored...
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... TIMER Sleep In TIMER menu, under SLEEP select to turn off timer. Turn Off After 90 Minutes The television automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes will switch to the selected channel at selected times, on selected channels, and on and off in the TIMER. 16 Select NO to turn television off at the selected time set to turn the television on selected days. CLOCK SET SLEEP HOW LONG? 30 TIMER 1 TIMER 2 Timer 1 and Timer 2 In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to operate TIMER features. If the OFF time is selected...
... TIMER Sleep In TIMER menu, under SLEEP select to turn off timer. Turn Off After 90 Minutes The television automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes will switch to the selected channel at selected times, on selected channels, and on and off in the TIMER. 16 Select NO to turn television off at the selected time set to turn the television on selected days. CLOCK SET SLEEP HOW LONG? 30 TIMER 1 TIMER 2 Timer 1 and Timer 2 In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to operate TIMER features. If the OFF time is selected...
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AUDIO VIDEO ADJ. OTHER ADJ. SURROUND SPEAKERS DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT 17 r AI PICTURE to make the television the surround sound center channel. AUDIO ADJ. OTHER ADJ. COLOR TEMP AUTO COLOR AI PICTURE 3D Y/C FILTER NORMAL ON ON ON Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out In AUDIO menu under OTHER ADJUSTMENT select: r COLOR TEMP (temperature) to increase or decrease warm (red) and cool (blue) colors to maintain consistent color and tint. r AUTO COLOR to suit personal preferences...
AUDIO VIDEO ADJ. OTHER ADJ. SURROUND SPEAKERS DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT 17 r AI PICTURE to make the television the surround sound center channel. AUDIO ADJ. OTHER ADJ. COLOR TEMP AUTO COLOR AI PICTURE 3D Y/C FILTER NORMAL ON ON ON Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out In AUDIO menu under OTHER ADJUSTMENT select: r COLOR TEMP (temperature) to increase or decrease warm (red) and cool (blue) colors to maintain consistent color and tint. r AUTO COLOR to suit personal preferences...
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r CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using the CH up to 15 favorite channels. r MANUAL CAPTION to enter up /down buttons. r INPUT LABEL to label video input connections for popular TV stations. SPECIAL FEATURES CHANNELS Favorites In CHANNELS menu, under CAPTION select: r PRESET CAPTION to enter channel numbers for onscreen display. FAVORITES CAPTION CHANNEL SCAN FAV ENTER CHANNEL 123 Caption In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select: r CHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter numbers and captions manually. FAVORITES CAPTION PRESET CAPTION MANUAL CAPTION INPUT LABEL 18
r CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using the CH up to 15 favorite channels. r MANUAL CAPTION to enter up /down buttons. r INPUT LABEL to label video input connections for popular TV stations. SPECIAL FEATURES CHANNELS Favorites In CHANNELS menu, under CAPTION select: r PRESET CAPTION to enter channel numbers for onscreen display. FAVORITES CAPTION CHANNEL SCAN FAV ENTER CHANNEL 123 Caption In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select: r CHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter numbers and captions manually. FAVORITES CAPTION PRESET CAPTION MANUAL CAPTION INPUT LABEL 18
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... first time, the onscreen display will change to change your secret code, the television must be locked (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS). Note: Use a code that is selected, and you forget your four-digit secret code. To use TV Parental Guide Ratings. Unlock LOCK SET by a qualified technician in the upper right corner of your option to enter a four-digit secret code. To lock all channels and video inputs. To lock channels 3, 4 and video inputs. Press the ACTION button...
... first time, the onscreen display will change to change your secret code, the television must be locked (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS). Note: Use a code that is selected, and you forget your four-digit secret code. To use TV Parental Guide Ratings. Unlock LOCK SET by a qualified technician in the upper right corner of your option to enter a four-digit secret code. To lock all channels and video inputs. To lock channels 3, 4 and video inputs. Press the ACTION button...
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... Image Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire Interference Normal Video Move television from Text Mode Black Box on /off Change Channel No Video with Snow ? No Video / No PIP 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 No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Change...
... Image Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire Interference Normal Video Move television from Text Mode Black Box on /off Change Channel No Video with Snow ? No Video / No PIP 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 No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Change...