Panasonic CT-20G5C User manual

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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 pedormance
Customer Record
The model and serial number of this product may
be found on the back of the unit 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
Model
Number
Serial
Number
Care and Cleaning
Screen (Turn TV Off)
Use a mild soap Sotution or window
cleaner with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT
USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Note: Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid
directly on the screen
Cabinet and Remote Control
Use a soft cloth dampened with water or
a mild detergent solution Do not use
benzene, thinner, or other petroleum
based cleaners.
Wipe dry with a soft, clean cloth Avoid
excessive moisture
Specifications
Power Source
CT-13R31C (O.gA)
CT-13R41C (0.gA)
CT-13 R51D (0.gA)
CI"-2ODIOD (1.4A)
CT-20GSC (1.4A)
CT-20RSC (t,3A)
CT-27GSC (1,8A)
CT-32GSC (1,8A)
120V AC. 60Hz
VHF-12;
Channel Capability - 181 UHF-56;
Cable-113
Video Input Jacks t Vp.p, 75 Ohm,
(some models) Phono Jack Type
Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS
(some models) 47K Ohm
To Audio AMP Jack 0-2.0V RMS
(some models) 4.7K Ohm
Specifications are subject to change without notice
or obligation
Television Location
This unit is intended to be used with an optional
stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer
for available options
:'3 Avoid excesswe sunlight or bright lights,
including reflections.
[3 Keep away from excessive heat or moisture.
inadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
[1 Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote
Control transmitting range.
L'l Avoid magnetic equipment, including motors,
fans. or external speakers.
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 interfer-
ence
AC Power Supply Cord
CAUTION: TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH _:] "'_-"_
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET Polarized prug
AND FULLY iNSERT. DO NOT USE A PLUG
WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE
Cable /Antenna
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna
connection is required.
Cable Connection
Connect the cable supplied by your local
cable company
Note: A cable converter box may be required
for proper reception. Check with your
local cable company for compatibility
requirements.
Incoming Cable from Cable Company
75 Ohms VHF/UHF
On Back of TV
Read these instructions completely before
operating TV.
Contents are subject to change without notice
or obligation.
WARNING
NARNING: TOreducethe riskofelectricshockdo no1
emove cover or back NOuser-serviceablepartsinside
%fer servicing toqualifiedsewice personnel
The lightning flash with The exclamation point
arrow head within awithin aIriangie is irltended
triangle =s intended to //_ to tel/ the user lhal
IeII the usel that parts important operating and
'_inside the product are a _se_icing inslructions are in
risk of electric Shock 1o tile papers will the
persons appliance
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture
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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,
Incoming Cable from Home Antenna
VHF/UHF Antenna
A VHF/UHP indoor antenna and transformer are
supplied with _. Attach to the TV and
adjust the antenna until the picture is clear. (See
Antenna Connection)
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Helpful Hints: Cable Preset l
Cable Mode ispreset at the factory Antenna users must change to AntennaMode in the SETUP Menu I
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Optional Equipment
Connections
Procedure
1 Connect equipment as shown, to front or
rear Audio/Video input jacks
Note: Front and rear Audio/Video
connections cannot be
operated at the same time.
2. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/
VIDEO button,
3. Operate optionar equipment as instructed
_nequipment manual
Note: VCRs, video dtsc players, vtdeo game
equipment, and DSS equipment can also
be connected to the antenna input
connection (See your equipment
manu_i)
To Audio Amplifier (AMP, some
models)
To listen to sound through your stereo syslem
connect it to the input (To Audio AMP) on your TV
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Terminals on back of TV (some models)
LTO AUDIOt AMP
O • _ INPUT
RAUDIO- L VIDEO
Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be
used directly for external speakers
Audio Adjustments
1 Press TV SPEAKERS ON button located
on back of set.
Note: If your TV does not have a TV
SPEAKERS ON/OFF button _
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select TV SPEAKERS ON
from AUDIO menu
2 Set amplifier volume to minimum. •
3 Adjust TV volume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the 1-V ._
5 Press TV SPEAKERS OFF button,
located on the ba_k of the set
Note: If your TV does not have a TV
SPEAKERS ON/OFF button,
select OFF& VAO from AUD!O
menu.
6 Volume and mute are new selected
using the TV controls.
VCR or VideoDisc
(Cables notsupplied) .._ voeoOUT
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Terminalsonback of VCR
VIDEO L-AUDIO- R
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STEREO MODELS
VIDEO L-AUDIO- R
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Jack usedfor
118"earphone lug
(some rnode_s)
Terminals on front of TV (some models)
VIDEO AUOIO
Jackused for
1/8" earphone lug
(some mode_s)
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ACTION Button
Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
andsubmenus. Pressthe ACTIONbutton repeatedly
to exit.
Main Menu /Menu Principal
PJF3ii
AUDIO MENU NOT. AVAILABLE ON SOME
MODELS
CH /VOL Buttons
Press the CH (channel) or VOL (volume) buttons to
select an icon Use the CH buttons to highlight the
desired features Use VOL buttons to select and
adjust leatures
Remote Navigation Buttons
CH
VOL QtVOL
CH
Remote Control
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is
located in the package provided with the TV.
Languages
In SETUP menu, select ENGLISH, ESPANOL, OR
FRANOAIS.
•SET-UP
SET TIME
ANT CABLE
AUTO PROG NO
MANUAL PROG NO
MODE OFF
,ENGLISH ESPAI_QL FRAN_;AIS
AM
Timer
Sleep Timer
In TIMER menu, program to turn TV OFF in 30, 60,
or 90 minutes Select NO to turn off timer
TIMER CONTROL
SLEEP TIMER NO
' PROGRAM TIMER
ON
OFF
CHANNEL 3
SET TIME FIRST
Program Timer
In Timer menu, program TV to automatically lure
on Rnd off at selected time on a selected channel
daily or one day
TIMER CONTROL I
SLEEP TIMER NO !
PROGRAM TIMER i
ON _ : i
OFF
CHANNEL 3
SET TIME FIRST
Note: TIME must be entered in the SETUP
menu to operate PROGRAM TIMER
Helpful Hints: Turn Off After 90
Minutes
The TV automatica!ly turns OFF after 90
minutes when turned on by the PROGRAM
TIMER lithe OFF time is programmed or if a
key is pressed, the automatic OFF after 90
minutes wil! be cancelled
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Helpful Hints: PROGRAM TIMER
Activation
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The PROGRAM TIMER is active when the TV is
OFF or ON The TV will switch to the selected
channel at the selected time set by the
PROGRAM TIMER•
CH CAP (Channel Caption)
Program channel captions (station labels) for 30
stations using up to four characters.
CHANNEL CAPTION
ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER
123
ENTER CAPTION
pTO MOVE lu TO SELECT
q CURSOR CHANNEL
Note De/ptt Chant?el capttotls by e,!tertng
d_she5 ( ) in all four character slots¸
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LOCK
Game Guard Lock and Unlock
Select GAME GUARD to prevent video games and
VCRs from being viewed
Lock Channel 3, Channel 4, and video inputs for 12,
24, 48 hours or ALWAYS, by entering a four digit secret
code, then selecting GAME GUARD ON
Note: Understand how to unlock GAME GUARD
before using it Use a code that is easy to
remember or record it m a safe place
Unlock GAME GUARD by reentenng your four digit
secret code, then selecting GAME GUARD OFR
LOCK
GAME GUARD OFF
US MOVIES u
STATUS OFF
HOW LONG? 12 HRS
ENTER CODE FIRST
Note: If GAME GUARD is selected and a
blocked channel or video input is selected,
the message GAME GUARD ON displays in
the upper nght comer of the TV screen
Helpful Hints: GAME GUARD Unlock
!1yOLJdo not remember your code, the LOCK will
clnlocP in 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS, depending
on 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 m order to clear the LOCK
setup
DO Models ONLY
This TV model operates on both standard household
current (120 volt, 60 Hz AC) and car battery (12 volt
negative ground DC) through the cigarette lighter. An
AC power cord and a car cigarette lighter adapter cord
are supplied.
Household Installation
Insert the AC power cord into the connection on the
rear of the TV Connect the two pronged plug to an AC
outlet (120 volt, 6OHz). If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the wall outlet, try reversing it. If the plug
does not fit, contact an electrician. DO not force the
plug or defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Car Installation
Insert the power cord into AC/DC Power Cord
the connection on the rear Connections
of the TV Remove the
cigarette l!ghter from your ',lih',',dll
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car and insert h ¢- cL{r
c_garette lighter adapter
plug ' _ _" _
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Note: The SUplJ:l@d Let I;_ ":'
cord Is designed _ ,
for !lse with a
bntte_y onlv
Helpful Hints: Do Not Overload the
Engine
Keep the engine idling while operating the TV,
especially when the temperature is low and when
viewing the TV for over an hour
Do not operate the TV while starting the engine.
Disconnect the power cord from cigarette lighter
wllen not in use
Fuse Replacement
If the TV does not turn on, the cigarette lightel
adepler fuse may have blown
Procedure
Turn TV OFF and unplug power co_d
from the cigarette lighter.
Remove cap and replace the fuse as
shown in illL_strafion
Insert the supplied spare fuse and
replace cap
Car Cord Plug with Fuse and Cap
Note: Use only a 7A-125V fuse for
replacement.
Helpful Hints: Keeping Lighter
Clea_ __ __
FA!_ays°_<eept_e clg_e r_lean for
I better contact A bad contact can overheat the
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Main Menu Feature Chart
TABLE DES RUBRIQUES DU MENU PRINCIPAL
SETUP
When entered, TIME will display
on screen after pressmg POWER
button, RECALL button, or
changing channels
Choose CABLE or TV to match
the signal at your antenna input
AulomaT_cally _3roqram ct;a!!]e:s
,_,lt_1 _:1vi{_!_c sl_n_!i in_ _¸ m(![,lo!/
Manually add or delete char_nets
from memory.
Select CC for Closed Captioning
display Select NO to use mute
button for closed captioning
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Select English Span sh or
French menu
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AUDIO
(some models)
channel
Select the audio mode:
t: -I STEREO -Two
audio reception.
SAP (Second Audio
Program) Tune to the
alternate audio channel if
available in your area
(bilingual or descriptive
audio)
CI MONO -One channel audio
Use when stereo signal
is weak
Automatically maintain constant
volume between programs and
commeroals
Select TV SPEAKERS:
-1 ON TV SPEAKERS
operate normally
-1 OFF&VAO (Variable Ah;di5
Outpul TV SPEAKERS
OFF sr_und is aoju;tabie
from TV
SET TIME
RI_GLER HEURE
ANT
AUTO PROG
PROG AUTO
MANUALPROG
PROG MANU.
CC MODE
MODE CC
LANGUAGES
LANGUES
MODE
AISOUND
SONIA
TV SPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEUR
RI_GLAGE
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;Une fois fe r_,glage fait, rheure
i s'afliche a I'ecran apres pression de
I'interrupteur o de la touche
RECALL, ou apres unchangement
! de canal
1Selectionner CABLE ou TV en ],,
fonction du signal achemine a ia !I
2r_se d'an_enne :i
.... _i
Programma:on auornahqne ctes ;!
C_ln{] IX p£lr n/emorls£!on ":uq i
_l,jr , v;dc_o :!
dajouler des canau× a la i
Permet
r'aemo4re ou den suppnmer
Selectionner EF (En fonction) pour
afficher des sous-titres
Selectionner HF (Hors fonction)
pour afficher des sous-titres sur
pression de la touche MUTE.
Permet la selection du menu en
anglais, en frangais ou en espagnol
AUDIO
(sur certains modeles)
Selectionner le mode audio:
STEREO - Reception audio sur
deux canaux
"1 SAP (Seconde vole audio) -
Pour captor la piste sonore
alternative (autre langue ou
commentaires), si eile
est disponible.
_3 MQNO - R6ception sur un seul
canal audio. Utiliser ce mode
Iorsque la reception stereo
laisse a desirer,
Assure le maintien du volume & un
niveau constant entre les emissions
et pendant les reclames
publicitaires
Selection des diflerents modes:
EF Pur la raise en fonction
des haul parleurs du
t@ewseur
_1 HF&VAO (Sortie audio
raHab!e) -Les haut parleu4s du
televiseur sont mJs hors
fonction el le vo!ume se r¢gle
sur le t61eviseur
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Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont.)
TABLE DES RUBRIQUES DU MENU PRINCIPAL (Suite)
OH CAP
Provide labels for up to 30
stations using up to four
characters for each station
TIMER
CHANNEL CAPTION
SIGLE CANAL
SIGLE CANAL
Permet d'assigner un sigle de
quatre caracteres a un total de
30 canaux
MINUTERIE
P_ogram TV to aLJtOrl_ lll!:ally [fq
on and off at selected time on a
§elected channel daily or only
one day.
Pern!et de programqler Ja mlSO [icrs ii
Program TV to automatically turn SLEEP TIMER contact automatique dens 30 60 (_LJ
Off Ul 30 60 or 90 minutes
Select NO totumt_meroff SOMMEIL I 90r'ninute£ S#lechonne_ NON prLu
r!,_ttr_ { n/irlLt'_rie /2,,S ",,
Permet de programmer la f_ilSe _!!1'
PROGRAM TIMER },ors marche du televiseur ,_ une ii
Iheure preregl(_e au canal de Son [
MINUTERIE PROG. I choix tous les jours ou seulenqent :i
une tois =
PICTURE
Reset all picture adiustmenfs to
factory default settings
hIMAGE
' Re.tablit tousles reglages
i par defaut
Adjust desired color intensity COLOR _ R2_age ;_a d2_s,te-ch;onla;i;;2
COULEUR
TINT
Adjust natural flesh tones NUANCES Reglage des nuances
BRIGHTNESS
Adjust dark areas for crisp detail. Reglage des zones sombres
BRILLANCE
PICTURE
Adjust white areas of picture• IMAGE R_,glage des zones claires.
SHARPNESS
Adjust clarity of outline detail NETTETI_ Reglage de la netfete
LOCK _VERROUILLAGE
Program to prevent video games '
and VCRs from being wewed
PICTURE NORM
NORM IMAGE
GAME GUARD
VERROUILLAGE JEU
Permet de programmer [eblocage de
J'uhlisation de _eu× video et du
wspr_nrement d erl r_ t;_is h (_rile n t S
viden
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Troubleshooting Chart/Guide de d_pannage
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below.
Avant de faire appel & un technicien, verifier les sympt6mes et faire les verifications simples decrites ci-dessous.
Noisy Sound Snowy Picture
Presence de bruit Presence de neige
Noisy Sound Multiple Image
Presence de bruit Image dedoublee
Noisy Sound
Presence de bruit
NO Sound
Absence de son
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Noisy Sound
Presence de bruit
NO Sound
Absence de son
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Normal Sound
Son normal
Audio Does Not Match
Video
Son errone
Interference
Interference
Normal Picture
Image normale
No Video
Absenced'image
No Picture
Absenced'image
No Color
Absence de couleur
Normal Piclure
Image normale
\,
Normal Sound Normal Picture
Son normal Image normale
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
Fonctionnemenl intermittent de la lelecommande
Antenna Location and/or Connection
Orientation el (oul branchement de )'antenne
Antenna Direction and_or Location
Antenna Lead-in Wire
Orientation el (ou) branchement de rantenne
Fil d'amenee de I'antenne
Electrical Appliances, Lights Cars. and Trucks
Diathermy and Other Medical Equipment
Appareils electromenagers, eclairage et vehicules
Appareil diathermique ou autre disposief medical
Volume Control Setting
Mute Control (If Applicable)
Try Another Channel
Reglage du volume
Commande de sourdine (s'il y a lieu)
Syntoniser un autre canal
TV or Cable Tuning Mode Set to Proper Setting
Antenna Input Correct (If Applicable)
Selection du mode TV ou c&ble
Entree d'antenne (s'il y a lieu)
Check that AC Power Cord is Plugged into AC Outlet
Brightness and Audio Controls Set Properly
Try Another Channel
Branchement du cordon d'alimentation
Reglages de la brillance et du son
Syntoniser un autre canal
Color Control Settings
Try Another Channel
Reglages de la couleur
Syntoniser un autre canal
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Change Audio in Main Menu to STEREO or MONO riot SAP
Le reglage AUDIO au menu prmepa dev a e e STEREO oL
MONO el non SAP
Replace Remote Control Batteries
Remplacer les piles dans la telecommande
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