Panasonic CT-27G14D 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 performance.
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 solution or window
cleaner with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT
USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
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.
S_ecifications
Power Source
CT-27G14D CT-27S7C
CT-32G14C CT-27G4C
Channel Capablgty. 181
Video Input Jacks
(some models)
Audio Input Jacks
(some models)
To Audio AMP Jack
(some models)
120V AO, 60Hz
VHF-12; UHF-
56; Cable-113
1Vpp, 75 Ohm,
PhonoJack Type
500mV RMS 47K
Ohm
0-2.OV RMS
4.7K Ohm
3ecificationsare subject to change withoutnotic
orobligation.
Television Location
This unit is intended to be used with an optional
stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer
for available options.
O Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights,
including reflections.
O Keep away from excessive heat or moisture.
Inadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
C3 Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote
Control transmitting range.
£3 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-ohmcoaxial shielded cables.
Use appropriate input and output
connectors that match your
component connectors.
Avoid long cables to minimize
interference.
AC Power Supply Cord
CAUTION: TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH B_" I_
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET Potadzed plug
AND FULLY INSERT. DO ,_-_
NOT USE A PLUG WITH A
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER NomPolarizedplug
OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE. FOR SOME MODELS THAT
ARE NON-POLARIZED, THE USE OF AN AC
ADAPTOR CONNECTOR MAY BE NECESSARY,
Batteries
Replace batteries in pairs.
Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon
with alkaline).
Do not recharge, short-circuit,
disassemble, heat, or burn used
batteries,
Cable /Antenna
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna
connection are required.
Cable Connection
Connect the cable supplied by your local
cable company.
Incoming Cable from Cable Company
75 Ohms VHF/UHF
on back of TV
Note: Acable converter box may be required
for proper reception. Check with your
local cable company for compatibility
requirements.
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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.
VHF/UHF Antenna
A VHF/UHF antenna and transformer are supplied
in _. Attach to the TV, adjust the
antenna until the picture is clear. (See Antenna
Connection).
Incoming Cable from Home Antenna
Helpful Hints: Cable Preset
Cable Mode is preset at the factory Antenna users
must change to Antenna Mode in the Set Up Menu.
Optional Equipment
Connections
VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment,
and DSS equipment can also be connected to the
antenna input connection. (See your equipment
manual),
Procedure
1. Connect equipment as shown to Front or
Rear AudioNideo 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 optional equipment as instructed
in equipment manual.
Note: ff both S-VIDEO and VIDEO input are
used at the same time, two images will
appear on the television screen.
To Audio Amplifier (AMP, some
models)
Connect to an external audio amplifier input for
listening to sound from a stereo system
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,
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 TV
5. Press TV SPEAKERS OFF button located
on back of set.
Note: If your TV does net have a TV
SPEAKERS ON/OFF button,
select OFF&VAO from AUDIO
menu.
6. Volume and mute are now selected using
the TV controls,
Note: In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by
the external amp/ifie_
Terminals on back of TV (some models) VCR or Video Disc
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Terminals on front of TV (some models)
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ACTION Button
Press the ACTION button to disptay the Main Menu
and submenus Press the ACTION button repeatedly
to exit
Main Menu
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 features,
Remote Navigation Buttons
&
Remote Control
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is
located in the package provided with the TV.
Languages
in SET UP menu, select ENGLISH, ESPAhIOL, OR
FRAN(_AIS
SET-UP
SET TIME • AM
ANT CAB'LE
AUTO PROG NO
MANUAL PROG NO
[]_ MODE OFF
ENG_H ESPAf_OL FRAN_AIS
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 turn on
and off at selected time on a selected ci/annel daily or
one day
TIMER CONTROL
SLEEP TIMER NO
PROGRAM TIMER
ON
OFF _:
CHANNEL 3
SET TIME FIRST
Note: TIME must be entered in the SET UP menu
to operate PROGRAM TIMER
Helpful Hints: Turn Off After 90'
Minutes
The TV automatically turns (_FF after 90 minutes
when turned on by the PROGRAM TIMER If the
OFF time is programmed or if a key is pressed, the
automatic OFF after 90 minutes will be cancelled
Helpful Hints: PROGRAM TIMER
Activation
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.
OH CAP (Channel Caption) []
Program channel captions (station labels) for 30
stations using up to four characters.
CHANNEL CAPTION
ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER
123
ENTER CAPTION
• TO MOVE <11_ TO SELECT
• CURSOR CHANNEL
Note,. Delete channel captions by entenng dashes
(-) m all tour character slots
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LOCK
Game Guard Lock and Unlock
Use GAME GUARD to prevent video games and
VCRS from being viewed.
Lock Channel 3. Channel 4, and video inputs for 12,
24, or 48 hours by entering a four digit secret code
then selecting GAME GUARD ON
Note: Understand how to unlock GAME GUARD
before using it Use acode that is easy to
remember or record it Jn asafe place
Unlock GAME GUARD by reentering your four digit
secret code, then selecting GAME GUARD OFF
LOCK
GAME GUARD OFF
MOTfON PICT STATUS OFF
CHANGE SEI_INGS •
TV PARENTAL STATUS OFF
CHANGE SETTINGS •
HOW LONG? 12 HRS
ENTER CODE FIRST
Note: If GAME GUARD is selected and ff a
blocked channel or video input J$ selected,
the message GAME GUARD ON dssplays _n
the upper nght comer of the TV screen
Helpful Hints: GAME GUARD Unlock I
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If you do not remember your code, the LOCK will
unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours 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 aqualified
technician in order to clear the LOCK setup.
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SET UP
When entered T_ME wil_ display on
screen after pressing POWER button
RECALL button or changing
channels
i Cboose CABLE or TV to match the
signal at your antenna input
Automaticaily program channels with a
1 video signal into memory
Manually add Io or delete channels
from memory
Closed Captioning displays when
pressing the MUTE button [
Select English Spanish or French [
menu i
AUDIO
Select the audio mode:
STEREO - Two channel audio
reception
1"1 SAP - (Second Audio Program)
Tune to the alternate audio
channel if available in your area
(bilingual or descriptive audio)
[3 MONO - One channel audio
Use when stereo signal is weak
Automatically maintain constant
volume between programs and
commercials, (SOME MODELS)
Select TV SPEAKERS:
CI ON - TV SPEAKERS operate
normally•
OFF&VAO (Variable Audio
Output) TV SPEAKERS OFF,
sound is adjustable from T',/
:_ OFF&FAg { Fixed Audio Output) -
TV SPEAKERS OFF, sound is
adjustable from the amplifier
J only
OH CAP
Provide labels for up to 30 stalions
using up 1o four chmacters for each I
station i
Main Menu Feature Chart
Table des rubriques du menu principal
REGLAGE
Une lois le reg_age fait. rheure s affiche
SET TIME a Iecran apres presslon de
REGLER HEURE hnterrupteur ou de la touche RECALL
ou apres un changement de canal
Sblectionner C,_BLE ou TV en fonchon
ANT du signal achemine & la prise
d antenne
AUTO PROG Rrogrammation automatique des
PROG AUTO ' canaux avec un signal video
MANUAL PROG Permet d'ajouter des canaux ala
PROG MANU. memoire ou d'en supprlrner
CC MODE Affichage des sous-titres sur pression
MODE CC de la _ouche MUTE•
LANGUAGES
LANGUES
MODE
AISOUND
SON AI
TVSPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEUR
CHANNEL CAPTION
SIGLE CANAL
Permet la selection du menu eM
angJais en frangais ou en espagnol
AUDIO
Selectionner le mode audio:
STEREO -Reception audio sur
deux canaux.
SAP (Seoonde voie audio) - Pour
capter la piste sonore alternative
(autre langue ou commentaires)
si elle est disponible
MONO - Reception sur un seu!
canal audio Utiiiser ce mode
Iorsque la reception stereo laisse
desirer
Assure le maintien du volume eun
niveau constant entre les emissions et
endant les reclames publicitaires
SUR CERTAINS MODELES)
S61ection des difl_rents modes:
EF: Pour la mise en fonction des
haut-padeurs du tel6viseur
_J HF&VAO (Sortie audio variab{e);
Les haut-padeurs du televiseur
sont mis hors fonction et le
volume se regle sur le leleviseu r
"3 HF&FAO (Sortie audio fixe): Les
haut-pafleurs du televiseur sont
mis hors fonction et le volume ne
peut etre regle que sur
I'ampfificateur externe
SIGLE CANAL
Permet dassigner un sidle de quatre I
caracteres a un total de 30 canaux
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Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont.)
Table des rubriques du menu principal (Suite)
TIMER
Program TV to automatically lurn off in
30, 60 or 90 minutes Select NO to
turn timer Off
program TV 1o automatically turn on
and off at selected time on aselected
channel, daily or orlly one day
PICTURE
Reset all picture adjustments to factory
default settings
Adiust desired color intensity.
Adjust natural flesh tones
Adjust dark areas for crisp detail
Adjusl white areas of picture
Adiust clarity of outline detail
SLEEP TIMER
SOMMEIL
PROGRAM TIMER
MINUTERIE PROG.
PICTURE NORM
NORM. IMAGE
COLOR/COULEUR
TINT/NUANCES
BRIGHTNESS/BRILLANCE
PICTUREIIMAGE
SHARPNESS/RETTETE
MINUTERIE
Pe_met de programmer la raise hors
contact automatique darts 30 60 ou 90
minutes Selection net NON pour
mettre la minutePe hors fonetion
Permet de programmer Ja mise erllhors
marehe du {eleviseur a une heure
prer_glee, au canal de son choix, tous
les iours ou seulemenI une lo_s.
IMAGE
Retablil Ious les reglages par d_faut
Reglage de la densite chromatJque
Reglage de ia nuance
Reglage des zones sombres
Reglage des zones claires
Reglage de la t_ettete
LOCK _VERROUILLAGE
Program to prevent video games and GAME GUARD Permet de programmer le brocage de
rutiPisation de jeux video et du
VCRS lrom beir_g viewed VERROUILLAGE -_EU vision nement d'enregist rements video
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Troubleshooting Chart /Guide de d pannage
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below.
Avant de faire appel a un technicien, vedfier les sympt6mes et faire les verifications simples decrites ci-dessous.
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Noisy Sound Snowy Picture
Presence de bruit Presence de neige
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Noisy Sound Multiple Image
Presence de bruit Image dedoublpa
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Noisy Sound Intederence
Presence de bruit Intederence
NO Sound Normal Picture
Absence de son Image normale
No Video
Noisy Sound Absence d'image
Presence de bruit
NO Picture
NO Sound Absence d'image
Absence de son
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Normal Sound No Color
Son normal Absence de couleur
Audio Does Not Match
Video Normal Picture
Son errone Image normale
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Normal Sound Normal Picture
Son normal Image normale
Intermittent Remole Control Operation
Foncpannement intermittent de la telecommande
Antenna Location and/or Connection
Orientation et (ou) branchement de fantenne
-Antenna Oirecpan and/or Location
Antenna Lead-in Wire
- Orientation et (ou) branebement de I'antenne
Fil d'amen_e de I'antenne
- Electrical Appliances, Lights, Cars, and Trucks
- Diathermy and Other Medical Equipment
- Appareils electromenagers, ecladage ege et vehicules
- Appareils diatbermique ou autre dispositif 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 alieu)
Cheek that AC Power Cord is Plugged intoAC Outlet
Beghtness and Audio Controls Set Properly
Try Another Channel
Branohement du cordon d'aiimentation
- Reglages de la brillanee et du son
-Syntoniser un autre canal
- Color Control Settings
- Try Another Channel
- Reglages dela couleur
- Syntoniser un autre canal
- Change Audio in Main Menu to STEREO or MONO, not SAP
Le reglage AUDIO au menu principal devrag etre ST_R_O ou
MONO eI non SAP
Replace Remote Control Batteries
Remplacer les piles dans latelecommande
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