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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Congratulations 3
Customer Record 3
Care and Cleaning 3
Specifications 3
Installation 4
Television Location 4
Optional Cable Connections 4
AC Power Supply Cord 4
Cable /Antenna Connection 4
Optional Equipment Connections 5
VCR Connection 5
Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp) 5
Digital TV -Set-Top (DTV-STB) Connection 6
Main Menu 7
Remote Control Buttons 7
Remote Control Guide 7
Main Menu Feature Chart 8
Special Features 11
Menu Languages 11
Program Channels 11
Sleep Timer 12
Timer 1and Timer 212
Picture -Other Adjustments 13
Channels -Favorites 13
Channels -Caption 13
Lock -Mode 14
Troubleshooting Chart 15
Read these instructions completely before operating TV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2000 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is aviolation of law.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Your new TV features asolid 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 are located on the back of the TV. 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. Product registration for U.S. customers is available at: www.prodreg.com/
Panasonic.
Model [
Number i
Serial i
Number i
Care and Cleaning
Screen (Turn TV Off)
Use amild soap solution or window cleaner with asoft clean cloth. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Wofe.- Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid directly on the screen.
Cabinet and Remote Control
For cabinets and remote control, use asoft cloth dampened with water or amild detergent
solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.
Specifications
Power Source
CT-27D10 (2.0A)
CT-27D10U (2.0A)
CT-32D10 (2.1A)
CT-32D10U (2.1A)
120V AC, 60Hz
Channel Capability -181 VHF-12: UHF-56: Cable-125
2Video input Jacks 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
4Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm
1Component Input (Y/ Pg/ Pj^) 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
S-Vldeo Input Jacks S-Video (Y-C) Connector
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Installation
Installation
Television Location
This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center.
Consult your dealer for available options.
Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.
Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and 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 interference.
AC Power Supply Cord
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT DO NOT USE APLUG WITH A
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER 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.
Cable /Antenna Connection
For proper reception, either acable or antenna connection is required.
Cable Connection incoming Cable from
Cable Company
Connect the cable supplied by your local cable connpany.
Note: Acable converter box may be required for proper reception. ^
Check with your local cable compariy for compatibility
requirements. 75 0hmVHF/UHF
^on back of TV
Antenna Connections
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
Cable Preset
Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna
users must change to Antenna Mode in the
Setup Menu.
Non-Polarized plug

Optional Equipment Connections Optional Equipment Connections
VCR Connection
VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be
connected to the video Inputs. See the optional equipment manual for more
Information.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
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VIDEO INPUT
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Jack used for MS"
headphone plug TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV
Procedure
1.Connect equipment as shown to front or rear AudioA/ideo input jacks.
IVofe.' Front and rearAudio/Video connectors 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.
Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp)
Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to astereo system.
Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
Audio Adjustments
1.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. Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu.
6. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled from the TV.
Note: In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifier.

Digital TV -Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Connection
Digital TV -Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Connection
Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to the
back of your TV.
Note: There are three video inputs, Y, Pq, and Pr. Separate component color inputs provide
luminance and color separation. Use the L(left) and R(right) audio inputs.
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Main Menu Main Menu
Main Menu
EXIT
Procedures
1. Press the ACTION button on the renriole control to display Main Menu.
2. Press the CH AT or VOL <^ button to highlight the desired icon.
3. Press the ACTION button to display icon features and submenus.
4. Press the CH AT buttons to select desired icon features.
5. Press the VOL button to highlight submenus.
6. Press the CH AT to select desired submenu.
7. Press the VOL button to select or adjust submenu.
8. Press the ACTION button repeatedly to exit menus.
Remote Control Buttons
Remote ACTION /Navigation Button
CH
CH
Remote Control Guide
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided
with this TV.

MAiN Menu Feature Chart Main Menu Feature Chart
Menu Description
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SET UP
SETUP
LANGUAGES Select English, Spanish, or French menu.
PROG. CHAN
(Program Channels)
tlon section in manual.
AUTO PROGRAM -Automatically program
channels having asignal into memory,
aMANUAL PROGRAM -Manually add or
delete channels from memory.
(Closed Captioning)
LJ L«L< vjrv MU 11-ACiivaiG L>\-\^z lOi uioseo
Captioning display when the remote MUTE
button is pressed.
Captioning, program guides and other
information.
OTHER ADJ. AUTO POWER ON -Select SET to power
up the TV at the same time as the Cable
Box or other components or select OFF.
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AUDIO
AUDIO ADJ.
(Adjustments)
MODE -Select STEREO, SAP (Second
Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO
when stereo signal is weak.)
BASS -Increase or decrease the bass
response.
response.
BALANCE -Emphasize the left/right
speaker volume.
NORMAL -Reset BASS, TREBLE and
BALANCE to factory default.
OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)
Al SOUND -Automatically adjust volume
to maintain acomfortable listening level.
(Al sound is not available in VIDEO mode).
SURROUND Enhances audio response when listening
to stereo.
SPEAKERS
ON -TV speakers operate normally,
aOFF &VAO (Variable Audio Output) -
TV speakers off -audio adjustable by TV.
OFF &FAO (Fixed Audio Output)-
TV speakers off -audio adjustable only by
the external amplifier.

MAtN Menu Feature Chart
Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont)
Menu Description
TIMER i
TIMER
CLOCK SET
Set the time and the day of the week. {Time
will display on screen after turning on the
television, pressing the RECALL button or
changing channels).
SLEEP Set timer to turn off TV In 30, 60 or
90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.
TIMER 1
TIMER 2
Set one or both timers to automatically turn
television on and off at selected times, on
selected channels, and on selected days.
(Clock must be set to use Timer features).
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PICTURE
PICTURE
VrOEO ADJ.
(Adjustments)
COLOR -Adjust desired color intensity.
TINT -Adjust natural flesh tones.
BRIGHTNESS -Adjust dark areas for crisp
detail.
PICTURE -Adjust white areas of picture.
SHARPNESS -Adjust clarity of outline
detail.
NORMAL- Reset all picture adjustments to
factory default settings.
OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)
COLOR TEMP -Adjust white balance to
COOL (blue). WARM (red) or NORMAL.
CMANISLS
CHANNELS
FAVORITES CHANNEL SCAN -Select FAV (16 favorites) or ALL channels to scan
channels using the up/down CM buttons.
CAPTION
MANUAL CAPTION -Enter channel
numbers and captions manually.
aINPUT LABEL •Label video connections
for on screen display of optional
equipment

Main Menu Feature Chart Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont)
Menu Description
A-
LOCK
1
1LOCK
MODE
Lock All Channels or Game with asecret
code.
Wole: For more information about Block
Programs, see the V-CHIP Parental Lock
manual provided with the TV package.
HOW LONG? Select the period of time (12, 24. 48 hours
or ALWAYS) for your option to be locked.

Special Features
Special Features
SET UP
Menu Languages
In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA /LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH,
ESPANOL (Spanish), or FRANQAIS (French).
SET UP 1
1
iDIOMA/ >MODE
LANGUE 11
ENGLISH
PROG CHAN ^^^^^1
OTHER ^^^^^1
1
Prog Chan (Program Channels)
In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select:
MODE to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source.
AUTO PROGRAM to automatically program all channels with asignal,
aMANUAL PROGRAM to manually add or delete channels.
SETUP
IDIOMA/
LANGUE
OTHER ADJ.
MODE CABLE
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM

Special Features
TIMER Sleep
In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn TV off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Select NO to
turn off timer.
CLOCK SET HOW LONG? NO
Timer 1and Timer 2
In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to turn the television on and off at selected
times, on selected channels, and on selected days.
Note: TIME must be entered in CLOCK SETto operate TIMER features.
CLOCK SET
1
DAY MON-FRI
ON TIME
OFFTIME
ENTER CHANNEL ---
SET NO
SETTIME FIRST
Turn OffAfter 90 Minutes
The TV automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes
when turned on by the TIMER. If the OFF time is
selected or if a key is pressed, the automatic OFF
after 90 minutes will be cancelled.
The TIMER is active when the TV is OFF or ON.
The TV will switch to the selected diannel at the
selected time set in the TIMER.

Special Features
PICTURE Other Adjustments
In Picture menu under OTHER ADJ. select:
COLOR TEMP to increase and decrease WARI\^ (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit
personal preferences
CHANNELS
PICTURE
VIDEO ADJ.
IOTHERADJ.^>COLOR TEMP NORMAL
Favorites
In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select:
OCHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter up to 16favorite channels.
CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using the CH up/down buttons.
CHANNELS
IFAVORITES >
CAPTION
CHANNEL SCAN ALL^
ENTER CHANNEL 3
FAVORITE CHANNELS
3
TO ADD
<TO DELETE
Caption
In CHANNELS menu under CAPTION select:
MANUAL CAPTION to enter numbers and captions manually.
nINPUT LABEL to label video input connections for onscreen display.
CHANNELS 1
!
1CAPTION MANUAL CAPTION
INPUT LABEL

Special Features
LOCK MODE
To use LOCK options:
ENTER CODE FIRST -Use the numeric Iteypad to enter afour-digit secret code. After
entenng your secret code for the first time, the onscreen display will change to CHANGE
CODE.
Note: Use acode that is easy to remember or record it in asafe place.
In MODE submenu select:
LOCK SET to choose:
•OFF -To turn lock function off.
•ALL -To lock all channels and video inputs.
•CHANNEL -To lock up to four channels of your choice.
•GAME -To lock channels 3, 4and video inputs.
BLOCK PROGRAMS^ -To use Block Programs Ratings.
CHANGE CODE -Use numeric keypad to change your four-digit secret code.
Wore: If in CHANGE CODEyou enter adifferent code from the one used previously,
the new code becomes the controlling code.
Press the ACTION button to return to submenu, then select HOW LONG to choose
the period of time you want your option to be locked (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS).
Note: Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected, and you forget
your secret code, the television must be serviced by aquallHed technician in
order to clear the LOCK setup.
Press the ACTION button to return to submenu, and to exit menus.
.LOOK \
i&icase .>LOCK SET OFF
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
how long? 1U.S. TV PROGRAMS
STATUS OFF
ENTER CODE
FIRST
Note: If GAI^E, CHANNEL or ALL Is selected, and if ablocked channel or video input is
selected, the message PG (Parent Guard) displays in Vie upper right comer of the
television screen
Unlock LOCK SET by reentering the same four-digit secret code and selecting OFF.
^For more information about Block Programs, see the V-CHIP Parental Lock
manual provided with the TV package.

Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
Audio
Noisy Audio
Noisy Audio
Noisy Audio
No Audio
Noisy Audio
No Audio
Normal Audio
Wrong Audio
Normal Audio
Video Solutions
Normal Audio Nomnal Video
Snowy Video
Multiple Image
Interference
Normal Video
No Video with Snow
No Video /No PIP
No Color
Normal Video
Black Box on Screen
Intenmittent Remote Control Operation
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Lead-in Wire
Move TV from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles,
and Medical Equipment
Increase Volume
Check Mute
Check TV SPEAKERS on/off
Change Channel
Set TV or Cable Mode Properly
Check Antenna Cat}les
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
Adjust Color Settings
Change Channel
Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP
Change CC (Closed Captioning) from Text Mode
Replace Remote Control Batteries

Notes
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Division of (Matsushita
GisGtric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Wtay
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www.panaBonlc.com
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Amores No. 1120
Col. Del Valle CP. 03100
MMco, D.F.
T«l. (9156 015)488-1000
Fax (91 S6015) 575-6763. 575-6765
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico Inc. ("PSC")
AvB. 65 da Infantaria, Km 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00965
Tel. [phone]
Fax <787) 768-2910

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