Panasonic CT-275F35 User manual

Panasonic
SuperFlat™ System Monitor-Receiver
Operating Instructions
CT-275F35 CT-F2993 CT-F2993V CT-F2993X
CT-32SF35 CT-F3393 CT-F3393V CT-F3393X
CT-36SF35
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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.
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intended to tell the user that user that important cperating
parts inside the product are a and servicing instructions are in
risk of electric shock to persons. the papers with the appliance.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
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Cable / ANO ds 3
Cable Connection ia 3
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Optional Equipment ConnectionS............ccoccccnccnocccncncnonnnnaninnons 4
To Audio AMP (Amplifier).............cocccccnocnnccnccnnnnnnanaonenconononnannnss 4
Program Out CONAN rivas dorada 4
Dolby Center Channel Input Connection ........oooconcccinoncnninionono. 5
Cable Converter Box Connection .....oooocconocconcccnccnnacacnronoroonanno 6
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ...............ssseseessee 7
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Roller Guide Menu......oooononcnconononnononcnonanannanoonenononanaos 9
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Dolby Center SOUND ia 13
Sleep TIMET ie O 14
Program TimMer io RE 14
Picture Adjustments inca oa ra 15
Favorite Channels and Video Labeling e.er 15
Locking Channels and Games (Video Input).......................... 16
Unlocking Channels Lock and Game LOCK ....oooooooccccccrnoncconn.. 17
Troubleshooting Chart................ A A 18
Read these instructions completely before operating TV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 1998 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Your new SuPERFLATIM TV features state-of-the-art picture quality, an innovative dome sound
system, and compact, elegant styling 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 is
available at www.prodreg.com/panasonic.
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
O For cabinets and Remote Control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent
solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
O Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.
Specifications
Power Source
CT-27SF35 CT-32SF35 CT-36SF35 120V AC, 60Hz
Channel Capability - 181 VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-124
2 Video Input Jacks 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
2 Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm
Audio Amp Jacks 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm
S-Video Input Jack 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.
O Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
Keep away from excessive heat or moisture, Inadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
O Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range.
O Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans, or external speakers.
Optional Cable Connections
Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results:
O Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
O Check type of output and input connectors on your components.
{ Determine required cable lengths.
AC Power Supply Cord
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. DO NOTUSE APLUG WITHA ste
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY i
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. FOR SOME MODELS THAT ARE Polarized plug
NON-POLARIZED, THE USE OF AN AC ADAPTOR CONNECTOR MAY
BE NECESSARY.
Cable / Antenna 1 and 2
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.
Cable Connection Incoming Cable trom
Cable C
Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company. a
Note: A cable converter box may be required for proper reception. (y
Check with your local Cable company for compatibility (0%) (CSEE
requirements.
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
Antenna 1 and 2 Connections See
. For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an externa! antenna is required. For
best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended.
. Antenna 1 and Antenna 2 must be set to TV in the SET UP Incoming Cable from
menu.
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A Cable Preset
Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna
users must change to Antenna 1 and
Antenna 2 in the Set Up Menu.

INSTALLATION
Optional Equipment Connections
VCR's, video disc players, video game consoles, and DSS equipment can also be connected to the
video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for details.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
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INPUT
Procedure
1. Connect equipment as shown to rear Audio/Video input jacks.
2. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.
3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.
Note: The S-VIDEO connection is optional and overrides other VIDEO
connection. Use INPUT 1, AUDIO R and L with S-VIDEO connection.
TO AUDIO AMP (Amplifier)
Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening through a stereo system.
Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to
external speakers.
Audio Adjustments
Select SPEAKERS ON located in the AUDIO menu on screen.
Set amplifier volume to minimum.
Adjust TV volume to desired level.
Adjust amplifier volume to match the TV.
Select SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu.
Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled from the TV.
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PROG. OUT Connection (Program Out Connection)
For viewing the TV audio and video with optional video equipment, connect to PROG. OUT
terminals on the back of the TV.
Procedure
1. Connect optional video equipment to PROG. OUT (R/L Audio and Video) terminals.
2. PROG. OUT terminal display is the same as the on-screen display.
3. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording or monitoring.

INSTALLATION
DOLBY CENTER CHANNEL INPUT
Your TV can be configured to use the TV speakers as center channel speakers in Dolby* surround
sound transmission. Connect a Dolby surround amplifier to CENTER CHANNEL INPUT on the
back of the TV as shown. DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT must be selected in the
AUDIO Roller Guide menu under SPEAKERS.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
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INSTALLATION
Recommended Cable Converter Box Connection
When connecting a cable Company supplied converter box for scrambled (premium)
channels, we recommend making your connections as shown below so that the
converter box is required only when viewing scrambled channels.
1. ANT 1 mode (accessed by the SET UP Roller Guide Icon in the Prog. Chan sub menu) will
allow you to view all non scrambled channels without the use of the cable converter box.
2. When a scrambled channel is desired, use ANT 2 mode (accessed by the SET
UP Roller Guide Icon in the Prog. Chan sub menu). Select channel on TV as
instructed by cable company and operate cable converter box.
Cable Converter Box
Incoming Cable from
Cable TV System
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TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

PicTURE IN PiCTURE (PIP) OPERATION
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation
With / Without a VCR and Cable Box
This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows watching two
(2) live broadcasts at the same time without or with an external video source (VCR).
Without a VCR (External Video Source)
Procedure
. Connect incoming cable to antenna (ANT) input on back of TV.
. Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame.
Note: The audio is for the Main Picture, only.
° Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the Remote Control PIP
CHANNEL up/down buttons.
. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the Remote Control CH
up/down buttons or by using the numeric keypad.
With A VCR (External Video Source) And Cable Box
Connect your television to a VCR and Cable Box, as shown.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
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CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Note: The Remote Control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR
and Cable Box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick
Reference Guide.
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To view scrambled channels through your Cable Box in the PIP frame:
° Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the same video
input which your cable box is connected to.
. Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR tuned to channel 3.
. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the CBL button on the Remote
Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.
. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the Remote
Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.
Note: The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Picture source. Press the RECALL button for PIP
and Main Picture source status, on screen.

PICTURE In PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION (CONT.)
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation (Cont.)
With a VCR - No Cable Box
This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows watching two
(2) live broadcasts at the same time without or with an external video source (VCR).
Connect your television to a VCR, as shown.
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CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Note: The Remote Control must be programmed with the supplied codes to operate the
VCR. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick
Reference Guide.
Procedure
Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame on screen.
Note: The audio is from the Main Picture only.
ati mn To view an external video source in the PIP frame:
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amot > GH RECALL . Verify the VCR is on.
Coes tar von pas cus: e Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the Remote
Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down button.
° Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the TV button on the Remote
Control and using the PIP Channel up/down buttons
SWAP and RECALL Buttons
The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for PIP
and Main Picture source status, on screen.

ROLLER GUIDE MENU
Roller Guide Menu
Press the ACTION button in the middle of the large blue button on the Remote Control to
display the Roller Guide menu. Press the CH (channel) up/down to rotate the Roller Guide.
Press the Left VOL (volume) button to exit the Roller Guide menu.
Note: Be careful to press the ACTION button in the middie of the button. If you do not press
in the middle of the button, the channel or volume keys may be activated.
EJ TIMER
Navigation Buttons
Press the ACTION button to select main menu items. Press the up/down CH (channel) buttons
to highlight sub menus. Press the Right VOL button to select and adjust features. Press the
ACTION button to return to sub menus.
Remote Action / Navigation Button |
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Remote Control
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with this TV.

ROLLER GUIDE MENU CHART
Roller Guide Menu Chart
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SET UP
LANGUAGES Select English, Spanish, or French menu.
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MODE - Select Cable or TV. See Installation
section in Manual.
ANTENNA - Select ANT t or ANT 2.
PROG. CHAN O
O AUTO PROGRAM - Automatically program
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(Program Channels) channels with a signal into memory.
MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or delete
channels from memory.
CC ON MUTE - Select C1, 2, 3, or 4 for Closed
Captioning display. Select OFF to display closed
[cc] captioning when MUTE button is pressed.
(Closed Captioned) CC MODE - Select T1, T2, T3, or T4 for
transmitted information, if available, in large
black box.
AUTO POWER - Select SET to power up the TV at
AUTO POWER the same time as the Cable Box or other components
or select NO,
MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio
Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo
signal is weak.)
BASS - Increase or decrease the bass
response.
TREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble
response.
BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right speaker
volume.
NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and
BALANCE to factory default.
OTHER ADJ. Al SOUND - Automatically adjust volume to maintain
(Adjustments) a comfortable listening level.
SURROUND SPATIALIZER - Three dimensional surround sound
with two speakers.
AUDIO ADJ.
(Adjustments)

ROLLER GUIDE MENU CHART
Roller Guide Menu Chart (Cont.)
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ON - TV speakers operate normally.
OFF&VAO (Variable Audio Output) -
TV speakers off - audio adjustable by TV.
OFF&FAO (Fixed Audio Output)-
TV SPEAKERS off — audio adjustable only by
the externa! amplifier.
DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO QUT -
Provide center speakers for Dolby sound
transmission available on video or laser disc. (See
Installation section in manual.)
O When set, TIME will display on screen after
pressing POWER button, RECALL button, or
changing channels. Must be set to user Sleep
and Timer features below.
SLEEP O Set timer to turn off TV in 30, 60, or 90 minutes.
Select NO to turn timer off,
TIMER 1 O Set two timers to automatically turn TV on and
TIMER 2 off at selected times on a selected channels.
COLOR - Adjust desired color intensity.
TINT - Adjust natural flesh tones.
VIDEO ADJ. 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.
CLOCK SET
(Adjustments)
COLOR TEMP - Adjust white balance to COOL
(blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL.
AUTO COLOR - Optimize color to compensate
OTHER ADJ. for signal variations.
(Adjustments) Al PICTURE - Maintain high contrast in the
whole picture.
3D Y/C COMB - Filter to separate color from
black and white in the picture.

ROLLER GUIDE MENU CHART
Roller Guide Menu Chart (Cont.)
CHANNELS
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CHANNEL SCAN - Select FAV (15 favorites} or
FAVORITES ALL channels to scan channels using the up/
down VOL buttons.
PRESET CAPTION - Enter channel numbers for
preset captions.
MANUAL CAPTION - Enter channel numbers
and captions manually.
INPUT LABEL - Label video connections for on
screen display of optional connections.
CHANNEL O Select channels to lock for 12, 24, or 48 hours
with a secret code.
Ø Lock video games, cable box, and VCR's from
GAME GUARD being viewed for 12, 24, or 48 hours with a
secret code.
O Lock all channels and video inputs for 12, 24, or
48 hours with a secret code.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Special Features
Set Up
Audio
Language
In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPANOL,
or FRANCAIS.
MODE ENGLISH
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In SET UP menu, select PROG CHAN to select TV or ANTENNA MODE depending on the
signal source. Select Antenna 1 or 2 depending on the input on back of TV. Choose
PROGRAM AUTO to automatically program all channels with a signal or choose PROGRAM
MANUAL to manually enter channels.
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Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out
In AUDIO menu under SPEAKERS, select DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT to
operate TV speakers as center speakers for Dolby sound transmission. (See Instaltation section
in the manual.)
AUDIO. ADJ.
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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
TIMER 2
Note: SLEEP and TIMER features are unavailable when AUTO POWER is on.
Timer 1 and Timer 2
in TIMER menu select two timers, TIMER 1 and TIMER 2, to turn the TV on and off at selected
times, on selected channels, and on selected days.
DAY
Note: TIME must be entered in the TIMER menu to operate SLEEP and TIMER features.
Turn Off After 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.
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TIMER Activation
The TIMER is active when the TV is OFF or ON.
The TV will switch to the selected channel at the
selected time set in the TIMER.

Picture
Channels
SPECIAL FEATURES
Other Adjustments
Use these picture adjustments to digitally improve the picture quality. In PICTURE menu under OTHER
ADJ., select COLOR TEMP (temperature) to increase or decrease warm (red) and cool (blue) colors to suit
personal preferences. Select AUTO COLOR to maintain consistent color and tint. Select Al PICTURE to
optimize contrast. Select 3D Y/C FILTER to minimize noise or cross color in the picture.
COLOR TEMP NORMA
OTHER ADJ. > AUTO COLOR ON
Al PICTURE ON
3D Y/C FILTER
Note: Ifthe picture does not look natural, turn 3D Y/C OFF.
Favorites
In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES, select CHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter 15 favorite channels or
select CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using the up/down VOL buttons.
CHANNEL SCAN FAV
FAVORITES > ENTER CHANNEL 123
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FAVORITE
CHANNELS
Input Label (Video Connections)
In CHANNELS menu under CAPTION, select PRESET CAPTION to enter channel numbers for popular TV
stations. Select MANUAL CAPTION to enter numbers and captions manually. Select INPUT LABEL to
label video input connections for on-screen display. Press right VOL to access sub menus.
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CAPTION = > MANUAL CAPTION
INPUT LABEL

SPECIAL FEATURES
LOCK
Game Guard - Channel - All
In Lock menu, select GAME GUARD to lock Channel 3, Channel 4, and video inputs for 12, 24,
or 48 hours by entering a three-digit secret code using the numeric keypad. Select CHANNEL
to lock all channels or select ALL to lock both channels and video input.
Unlock GAME GUARD by re-entering the same three-digit secret code.
Note:
LOCKS CH 3, 4, AND
VIDEO INPUTS
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Understand how to unlock CHANNELS, GAME GUARD, and ALL before locking. Use
a code that is easy to remember or record it in a safe piace.
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lf you do not remember your code, the LOCK will
unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours depending on
last setup.

Untocking Channel, Game Guard, and All
ENTER CODE TO UNLOCK __ _
SPECIAL FEATURES
Enter the same three-digit code.
CHANNELS LOCKED
If the three-digit code is not the same as entered previously.
CHANNELS UNLOCKED
If the same three-digit code is used.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
Solutions
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Pi pce Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
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Noisy Audio Snowy Video
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Noisy Audio
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N Af and Medical Equipment
Noisy Audio
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Check Mute
Check TV SPEAKERS on/off
No Audio Change Channel
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pe Sarah Check Antenna Cables
Noisy Audio
Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet
Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls
Change Channel
Check Cable Connections
Program the Remote Control Again
No Video/No PIP Check Second Video Source Operation
E Adjust Color Settings
SIN
Change
Channel
No Color
EN Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP
ANA
Normal Video
Change CC (Closed Captioning) from Text Mode
Black Box on Screen
Q Replace Remote Control Batteries
Normal Audio Normal Video
Intermittent Remote Control Operation