Panasonic CT-27SX10 User manual

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Color Television
Operating Instructions
CT-2OSX10
CT-24SX10
CT-27SX10
CT-F2110X
CT-F2510X
CT-F2910X
For assistance, please call: 1400-211-PANA (7262) or TQB2AA0363 00918
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user°
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicingto qualifiedservice personnel.
The lightning flash with arrow
head within a triangle is intended
to tell the user that parts inside
the product are a risk of electric
shockto persons.
The exclamation point within
triangle is intended to tell the user
that important operating and
servicing instructions are in the
papers with the appliance,
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
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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 .................................................... 5
Optional Equipment Connections ........................... 6
VCR Connection....................................................................... 6
VCR and Cable Box Connection ............................................. 7
Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp) ..................................... 7
Digital IV -Set-Top (DTV-STB)
or DVD Connection ............................................................... 8
Main Menu ................................................................. 9
Remote Control Buttons ........................................................... 9
Remote Control Guide .............................................................. 9
Main Menu Feature Chart ....................................... 10
Special Features ..................................................... 12
Menu Languages .................................................................... 12
Program Channels ................................................................. 12
Closed Captioning .................................................................. 13
Other Adjustments.................................................................. 14
Sleep Timer ............................................................................ 15
Timer 1 and Timer 2 ............................................................... 15
Picture -Video Adjustments .................................................. 16
Picture -Other Adjustments .................................................. 16
Channels -Favorites .............................................................. 17
Channels -Caption................................................................. 17
Lock -Mode ........................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting Chart ........................................... 19
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Read these instructions completely before operating TV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright2000 by MatsushitaE_ectrLcCorporationof America.All rightsreserved,
Unauthorizedcopyingand distributionisa violationof law,

CONGRA TULA TIONS
Congratulations
Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide state-of-the-art picture
quality and features an innovative PureFlatTM picture tube. The new silver-gray
cabinet with compact, elegant styling is designed to give you many years of
enjoyment. Itwas 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 oftheft or
loss. Product registraton for U.S. customers is available at: www.prodreg.cond
panasonic.
Model
Number
Care and Cleaning
Specifications
Serial
Number
Screen (Turn TV Off)
OUse a mild soap solution or window cleaner with a soft, clean cloth. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Note: Do notsprayanytypeofcleaningfluiddirectlyon thescreen.
Cabinet and Remote Control
_1 For cabinets and remote control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent
solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
ODo not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.
Power Source
CT-20SX1O (1.7A)
CT-24SX10 (2.2A) 120V AC, 60Hz
CT-27SX10 (2.3A)
Channel Capability -181
Video Input Jacks
Audio Input Jacks
Component Input (Y IPB /PR)
S-Video Input Jacks
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
VHFo12; UHF-56; Cable-125
1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
500mV RMS 47K Ohm
75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
S-Video (Y-C) Connector
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INSTALLA TION
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.
O Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.
CAUTION: Use this television receiver only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over. In order to avoid injury to children, never place your television receiver on
a piece of furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child leaning on it, pulling on
it, standing on it, or climbing on it.
Optional Cable Connections
Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best
results:
OUse 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
OUse appropriate input and output connectors, that match your component connectors.
E3 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 A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Poladzed plug
PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT
OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE
POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.
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INSTALLATION
Cable /Antenna Connection
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.
Antenna Connections
[3 For properreceptionof VHF/UHF channels,an externalantenna is
required.Forbestreceptionan outdoorantennaisrecommended.
AntennaModemustbe settoTV.
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factory_A_'en na 1
users must change to "IV mode in the SETUP ]
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Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV
Incoming Cable from
Home Antenna
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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.
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TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV
VCR
Incoming Cable
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COMPONENT INPUT INPUT
VIDEO INPUT 1 2
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Procedure
1. Connectequipmentas showntofrontorrearAudioNideoinputjacks.
2. SelecttheVideomodebypressingW/VIDEO button.
3. Operateoptionalequipment as instructed in equipmentmanual
Push to open the front panel of the television to use the Audio/Video input jacks for
optional equipment. Press the W/VIDEO button to select VIDEO 3 input mode.
Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quafity picture. It overrides other
VIDEO connections. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R with S-VIDEO
connection.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF VIDEO GAMES,
COMPUTERS, DSS OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.
The extended use of fixed image program material can cause a permanent "shadow
image" on the picture tube. This background image is viewable on normal programs in
the form of a stationary fixed image. This type of irreversible picture tube deterioration
can be limited by observing the following steps:
A. Reducethebrightness/contrastsettingto a minimumviewinglevel.
B. Donotdisplaythefixedimagefor extendedperiodsoftime.
C. Turnthepoweroffwhen notinactualuse.
Note: Themarkingorretainedimageon thepicturetuberesultingfromfixedimageuseisnot
an operating defectand as such is not covered by Warranty.This productis not
designedtodisplayfixedimagepatternsforextendedperiodsof time.
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VCR and Cable Box Connection OP_ONAL EQUIPMENT CONNEC_ONS
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.
VCR
CABLE sex
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
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S-Vtdeo or Video
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AMP
Incoming Cable
CABLES NOT INCLUOEO
Note: The remotecontrolmustbeprogrammedwithsuppliedcodestooperatethe VCR andcablebox.
See ProgrammingtheRemote Controlin theRemote Control Quick Reference Guide.
Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1. Tune the television to CH 3 or 4 depending on the Cable box RF out.
2. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view.
Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel using the AN input jacks
1. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
2. Turn the VCR ON.
3. Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the back of VCR.
4. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view.
Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp)
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
1. Select TV SPEAKERS ON from AUDIO menu.
2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.
3. Adjust "IV volume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the "IV.
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.
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Digital TV -Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection
Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital W-Set-Top Box) or a
DVD player to the back of your TV.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF D3_/-STB OR DVD PLAYER
Notes:
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COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
ON BACK OF TV
_1_ S-VIDEO
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There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR" Separate component color inputs provide
luminance and color separation. Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs.
Select DTV-STB to 480i output mode. TV set can receive 480i signal only.
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Main Menu
_IAIN _qENU .
Main Menu
EXIT
Procedures
1. Press the ACTION button on the remote control to display Main Menu.
2. Press the CH AV or VOL 4• button to highlight the desired icon.
3. Press the ACTION button to display icon features and submenus.
4. Press the CH •• buttons to select desired icon features.
5. Press the VOL • button to highlight submenus.
6. Press the CH •• to select desired submenu.
7. Press the VOL _1• button to select or adjust submenu.
8. Press the ACTION button repeatedly to exit menus.
Remote Control Buttons
Remote ACTION /Navigation Button
CH
VOL _VOL
CH
Remote Co;ltro! Guide
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided
with this TV.
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MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART
Main Menu Feature Chart
SET UP
IDIOMA/1..ANGUE
(Languages)
PROG. CHAN
(Progmm Channels)
(Closed Captioning)
OTHER ADJ,
AUDIO
AUDIO ADJ.
(Adjustments)
OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SET UP
Select English, Spanish, or French menu.
/1
O MODE - Select Cable or TV. See Installationsection in
manual.
[] AUTO PROGRAM -Automatically program channels
having a signal into memo_.
£3 MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or delete
channels from memory.
£3 CC ON MUTE - Activate Cl-C2 for Closed Captioning
display when the remote MUTE button is pressed,
[] CC MODE - Select C1 or C2 for Closed Captioning,
program guides and other information.
[] AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at
the same time as the Cable Box or other components
or select OFF.
[_ GEOMAGNETIC CORR - Special adjustment option that
compensatesfor the earth's geomagneticfield. Adjustment
maybe requiredfor geomagneticfieldsin the area.
(CT-27SX10or CT-F2910X0nly.)
AUDIO
[] MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio
Program) or MONa. (Use MONa 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.
C3 NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to
factory default.
_3 AI SOUND - Automatically adjustvolume to maintain a
comfortable listening level. (AI sound is nat available in
VIDEO mode).
[] SURROUND - Enhances audio response when
listeningto stereo.
[] ON - TV speakers operate normally.
[] OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT-
TV speakers off- audio adjustable by TV.
[] OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT-
TV speakers off - audio adjustable only by the external
amplifier.
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MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART
Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont.)
TIMER
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CLOCK SET
SLEEP O
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TIMER 1
TIMER 2
PICTURE
VIDEO ADJ.
(Adjustments)
OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)
;HAIdNEL_
FAVORITES
CAPTION
Set the time and the day ofthe week. (Time willdisplay
onscraen after turning on the television, pressing the
RECALL buttonor changingchannels).
Set timerto turnoff TV in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Select
NO toturntimeroff.
Set one or both timers to automatically turn television
on and offat selected times, on selected channels, and
on selected days. (Clock must be set to use Timer
features).
PICTURE
C3 COLOR -Adjust desired color intensity.
C] TINT- Adjustnaturalflesh tones.
C3 BRIGHTNESS - Adjust dark areas for crispdetail.
[] PICTURE -Adjust white areas of picture.
OSHARPNESS - Adjustclarity ofoutline detail
ONORMAL- Reset all picture adjustments to factory
default settings.
[] COLOR TEMP - Adjust white balance to COOL (blue),
WARM (red) or NORMAL.
CHANNELS
[] CHANNEL SCAN - Select FAV (16 favorites) or ALL
channels to scan channels using the up/down CH
buttons.
O MANUAL CAPTION - Enter channel numbers and
captions manually.
INPUT LABEL - Label video connections for onscreen
display of optional equipment.
LOCK
LOCK [] LOCK SET - LockAll Channels, Selected channels and
Video or Game with a secret code.
MODE Note: For more information about Block Programs, see
the V-CHIP Parental Lock manual provided witi"
the TV package.
Select the period of time (12, 24, 48 hoursor ALWAYS
HOW LONG? for your optionto be locked.
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SPEC,ALFEATURES
Special Features
SET UP
Menu Languages
In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA /LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH,
ESPAI_IOL (Spanish), or FRAN(_AIS (French).
-, MODE ENGLISH •
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Prog Chan (Program Channels)
In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select:
_1 MODE toselectTV (antenna)orCABLE mode depending onthesignalsource.
£3 AUTO PROGRAM toautomaticallyprogramallchannelswitha signal.
[3 MANUALPROGRAM tomanuallyadd ordelete channels.
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_t_ CH_ MODE CABLE •
AUTO PROGRAM •
MANUALPROGRAM •
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SPECIAL FEATURES
(Closed Captioning)
This television contains a built-in decoder that displays _ (Closed Captioned) text across the
screen (white or colored letters on black background). It allows the viewer to read the dialogue
of a television program or other information. The program viewed must include Closed
Captioning for the feature to work.
On Mute
Activates the onscreen Closed Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote control is
pressed,
Note: This feature only functions when the Closed Caption Mode is OFF. The program being
viewed must be broadcast with Closed Captioning. (Refer to your local TV guide).
Procedure
O In SET UP Menu, select _ (Closed Caption).
CI Select _ ON MUTE
D Select NO, C1 or C2.
O Recommended set up for Closed Caption when using the MUTE button:
ON MUTE: C1
MODE: OFF
O Press the ACTION button to return to submenu options, and exit menus.
D Press the MUTE button to activate the Closed Caption feature.
Press the MUTE button again to deactivate the feature.
CC _CC ON MUTE NO •
CC MODE OFF •
[_ Mode
Procedure
C3 In SET UP Menu, select _ (Closed Caption).
O Select _ MODE.
Select OFF, C1 or C2:
OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired.
C1 - For video related information to be displayed, up to 4 lines onscreen at a time. (It
does not block relevant parts of the picture). Text may be in any language.
C2 - For another mode of video related information.
£3 Press the ACTION button to return to submenu options, and exit menus.
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-OTher-_i_d_u stm e nts
In SETUP Menu under OTHER ADJ. select:
AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable box or
other components or select OFF.
O GEOMAGNETIC CORR (CORRECTION) - Adjusts the tilt of the picture due to earth's
magnetic field in the area. ( For Models CT-27SX10 or CT-F2910X only.)
AUTO POWER ON OFF •
GEOMAGNETIC CORR •
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION MENU
( FOR MODELS CT-27SX10 OR CT-F2910X ONLY)
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
......... ! ........
• TO ADJUST 1_
PRESSACTIONTO EXIT
Note: Geomagnetic Correction may be required at Set Up time or when the TV set is moved
to a different location.
Procedure
(3 In SET UP Menu, under OTHER ADJ. select GEOMAGNETIC CORR. (CORRECTION).
C1 Press • button to display the GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION sub-menu.
(3 Press • or • button to adjust the tilt adjustment bar until it is parallel to the bottom of the
picture frame.
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TIMER
Sleep
In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn TV off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Select NO to
turn off timer.
TIMER ]
HOW LONG? NO •
SLEEP
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Timer 1 and 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 SET tooperate TIMER features•
TIMER ] I
DAY MON-FRI • !
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TIMER1 ENTER CHANNEL- - - I
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SET TIME FIRST
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_Turn Off After 90 Minutes
The TV automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes
when turned on by the TIMER If the OFF time=s
selected or if a key _spressed, the automatic OFF
after 90 minutes will be cancelled
JTIMER Activation
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The TIMER is active when the TV is OFF or ON I
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The TV wdl switch to the selected channel at the i
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selected time set in the TIMER•
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PICTURE Video Adjustments
In Picture menu under VIDEO ADJ. select:
[] COLOR - Adjusts desired color intensity.
[] TINT- Adjusts natural flesh tones.
[] BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts dark areas of picture.
[] PICTURE - Adjusts white areas of picture.
O SHARPNESS - Adjusts clarity of outline detail.
[] NORMAL - Reset all picture adjustments to factory default settings.
Ill ........
TINT III ........
BRIGHTNESS III ........
PICTURE IIIIIIII
SHARPNESS III ........
NORMAL NO"
Other Adjustments
in Picture menu under OTHER ADJ. select:
£3 COLOR TEMP to increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit
personal preferences.
COLOR TEMP NORMAL •
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CHANNELS
SPECIAL FEA lURES
Favorites
In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select:
O CHANNEL SCAN FAVtoenter up to 16 favoritechannels.
{3 CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using the CH up/down buttons.
CHANNEL SCAN ALL •
ENTER CHANNEL 3
FAVORITE CHANNELS
3
• TO ADD
<TO DELETE
Caption
In CHANNELS menu under CAPTION select:
OMANUAL CAPTION to enter numbers and captions manually,
_3 INPUT LABEL to label video input connections for onscreen display.
_l[=k"] MANUAL CAPTION •
INPUT LABEL •
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LOCK
MODE
To use LOCK options:
g ENTER CODE FIRST -Use the numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code. After
entering your secret code for the first time, the onscreen display will change to CHANGE
CODE.
Note: Use a code that is easy to remember or record it in a safe place,
In MODE submenu select:
(3 LOCK SET to choose:
• OFF - To turn lock function off.
• ALL - Tolock all channels andvideo inputs.
• CHANNEL - Tolock upto four channels of your choice.
• GAME - To lock channels 3,4 and video inputs.
£3 BLOCK PROGRAMS* - To use Block Programs Ratings.
[3 CHANGE CODE - Use numeric keypad to change your four-digit secret code.
Note: If in CHANGE CODE you enter a different 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 ALWA YS is selected, and you forget
your secret code, the television must be serviced by a quafified technician in
order to clear the LOCK setup.
Press the ACTION button to return to submenu, and to exit menus.
LOCK SET OFF
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
STATUS OFF
ENTER CODE ....
FIRST
Note: If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked channel or video input is
selected, the message PG (Parent Guard) displays in the upper right corner of the
television screen
Unlock LOCK SET HVreentering 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
Noisy Audio
Noisy Audio
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Noisy Audio
No Audio
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Noisy Audio
No Audio
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Normal Audio
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Wrong Audio
\
Normal Audio
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Normal Audio
Snowy Video
Multiple Image
Interference
Normal Video
No Video with Snow
No Video
No Color
Normal Video
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Black Box on Screen
Normal Video
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Adjust Antenna Locationand Connection
Check Antenna Lead-inWire
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 Cables
Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet
Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls
Change Channel
Check Cable Connections
Program the Remote Control Again
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
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
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