Panasonic CT-3271S User manual

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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 ......................................................... 4
Cable Connection ...................................................... 4
Antenna Connection .................................................. 5
Optional Equipment Connections ............................... 5
To Audio Amplifier ...................................................... 6
Audio Adjustments ..................................................... 6
Main Menu ..................................................................... 6
ACTION Button .......................................................... 6
CH /VOL Buttons ....................................................... 6
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ............................... 7
PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box ................. 7
PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box ................ 8
Main Menu Feature Chart ............................................ 9
Special Features ......................................................... 11
Languages ............................................................... 11
Timer ........................................................................ 11
Sleep Timer .............................................................. 11
Program Timer ......................................................... 11
CH CAP (Channel Caption) ..................................... 12
LOCK ....................................................................... 13
Game Guard Lock and Unlock ................................. 13
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................... 14
Safety Instructions
WARNING
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The lightning flash with arrow The exclamation point within a
head within a triangle is triangle is intended to tell the
intended to tell the user that user that important operating
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.
Read these instructions completely before operating TV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2000by MatsushitaElectricCorporationofAmerica All rights reserved
Unauthorizedcopyinganddistributionisa violationof law

Congratulations CONGRA TULA TIONS
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 is available for U.S.
customers at www.prodreg.com/panasonic.
Model
Number
Care and Cleaning
Specifications
Serial
Number
Screen (Turn TV Off)
Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner with asoft 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.
Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Power Source
CT-2771SlU (1.8A)
CT-3271S/U (2.0A)
CT-35G25 (2.3A)
Channel Capability -181
120V AC, 60Hz
Video Input Jacks
Audio Input Jacks
To Audio AMP Jack
S-VHS Input Jack
(some models) S-Video (Y-C) Connector
VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113
lVp_p,75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
500mV RMS 47K Ohm
0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm
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INS TALLA TION
Installation
Television Location
This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainmer
center. Consult your dealer for available options.
£1 Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
£1 Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilatio_
may cause internal component failure.
[3 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. Fc
best results:
£1 Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
£1 Use appropriate input and output connectors that match you
component connectors.
£3 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. FOR SOME MODELS THAT ARE
NON-POLARIZED, THE USE OF AN AC ADAPTOR
CONNECTOR MAY BE NECESSARY.
Polarized plug
Non-Polarized
Remote Control
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the packag_
provided with this TV.
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:
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
A cable converter box may be
required for proper reception. Check
with your local cable company for _
compatibility requirements. 75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of ]'V
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Antenna Connection
For proper reception of VHF/UHF Incoming Cable from
channels, an external antenna is Home Antenna
required. For best reception an I_ _
outdoor antenna is recommended.
Antenna Mode must be set to TV,
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Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna
users must change to Antenna Mode in the
Setup Menu.
Optional Equipment Connections
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.
(Some models have only one video input and some models have an S-Video input.)
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
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CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Procedure
1. Connect equipment as shown to rear Audio/Video input jacks.
2. Select the Video mode by pressing TVNIDEO button.
3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.
Note: /f both S-V/DEO and V/DEO input are used at the same time, two
images wi//appear on the TV screen.
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MAIN MENU
TO AUDIO AMPLIFIER
Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to astereo system.
Note: Do not connect TO AUD/O AMP terminals directly tc
extema/ speakers.
Audio Adjustments
1. Select TV SPEAKERS ON from the AUDIO menu.
2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.
3. Adjust TVvolume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the TV.
5. Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from the AUDIO menu.
6. Volume and Mute are now controlled by the TV.
Note: In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifie_
Main Menu
Main Menu
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ACTION Button
Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu and submenus. Press
the ACTION button repeatedly to exit.
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 anc
adjust features.
Remote Navigation Buttons
CH
VOL O VOL
CH
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PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation
PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box
This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video
source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.) is required to provide a second picture.
Connect your television to a VCR and Cable Box, as shown. (Some models
have only one video input and some models have an S-VIDEO video input.)
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
(may vary)
VCR CABLE BOX
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Incoming cable
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.
Procedure
Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame.
Note: The PIP picture is the same as the main picture, initially
To view adifferent picture in the PIP frame:
Press the TVNIDEO button on the Remote Control to select
the video PIP source.
Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR is
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.
The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for on
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PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION
PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box
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This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video
source (VCR) is required to provide a second picture.
Connect your television to a VCR, as shown. (Some models have only one
video input and some models have an S-VIDEO input.)
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TM MCR
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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
Turn the VCR OFF and tune the TV to channel 3.
Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame
on screen.
Note: The PIP picture is the same as the Main picture, initially
Press the TVNIDEO button on the Remote Control to select
the VIDEO PIP source.
Press the MCR button on the Remote Control and turn ON
the VCR.
Press the TVNCR button on the Remote Control.
Choose channels for PIP frame by pressing VCR
CHANNEL up/down buttons on the Remote Control.
Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TM
button on the Remote Control and using the numeric keypad
or CH up/down buttons.
_ _ SWAP Button
The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for on
screen PIP and Main Picture source status.
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MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART
Main Menu Feature Chart
SETUP
SET TIME When entered, TIME will display on screen after pressing
POWER button, RECALL button, or changing channels.
ANT Choose CABLE or "IV to match the signal at your
antenna input.
AUTO PROG Automatically program channels with a signal
into memory.
MANUAL PROG Manually add or delete channels from memory.
AUTO POWER Select SET to power up the TV at the same as the Cable
Box or other components or select NO.
Select C1 or C2 for Closed Captioning display. Select
CC MODE OFF to display closed captioning when MUTE button is
pressed.
LANGUAGES Select English, Spanish, or French menu.
AUDIO
MODE
Select the audio mode:
[] STEREO - Two channel audio reception.
(3 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.
AI SOUND Automatically maintain constant volume between
programs and commercials.
TVSPEAKERS
Select IV SPEAKERS:
(3 ON - IV SPEAKERS operate normally.
[] OFF&VAO (Variable Audio Output) - TV Speakers
off - audio adjustable by TV.
(3 OFF&FAO (Fixed Audio Output) -TV Speakers off -
audio adjustable only by the external amplifier
(some models).
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MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART
Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont.)
CHANNEL CAPTION
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CH CAP
Provide labels for up to 30 stations using up to four
characters for each station.
TIMER
SLEEP TIMER Program TV to automatically turn off in 30, 60, or
90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.
PROGRAM TIMER
PICTURE NORM
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
Program TV to automatically turn on and off at selected
time, on a selected channel, and on a selected day
or daily.
PICTURE
Reset all picture adjustments to factory default settings.
Adjust desired color intensity.
Adjust natural flesh tones.
Adjust dark areas for crisp detail.
Adjust white areas of picture.
Adjust clarity of outline detail.
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LOCK
GAME GUARD Program to prevent video games, cable box, and VCRs
from being viewed•
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Special Features
Languages D
In SETUP menu, select ENGLISH, ESPAI_IOL, OR FRAN(_AIS.
SET-UP
SETTIME --:--
ANT CABLE
AUTO PROG NO
MANUALPROG NO
[_MODE OFF
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Timer
Sleep Timer
In TIMER menu, program to turn TV OFF in 30, 60, or 90 minutes.
NO to turn off timer. Select
TIMER CONTROL
PROGRAM TIMER
ON
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CHANNEL 3
TIME FIRST
Program Timer
In Timer menu, program IV to automatically turn on and off at selected time
on a selected channel, daily or one day.
TIMER CONTROL
SLEEP TIMER NO
ON
OFF
CHANNEL 3
SET TIME FIRST
Note: TIME must be entered in the SETUP menu to operate
PROGRAM TIMER.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Turn Off After 90 Minutes
The TV automatically turns OFF 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.
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.
CH CAP (Channel Caption) I_
Program channel captions (station labels) for 30 stations using up to
four characters.
<1_ TO SELECT
CHANNEL
Note: Delete channel captions by entering dashes (-) in all four
character slots.
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LOCK
SPECIAL FEA TURES
Game Guard Lock and Unlock
Select GAME GUARD to prevent video games and videotapes from being
viewed.
Lock Channel 3, Channel 4, and video inputs for 12, 24, or 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 in a safe place.
LOCK
GAME GUARD OFF
MOTION PIC. STATUS OFF
CHANGE SE_INGS
_PAREnTaL S_T:ATUS OFF
CHAN_ SE_iNGS I_
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OR
LOCK
GAME GUARD OFF:
Note: If GAME GUARD is selected, and if a blocked channel or video
input is selected, the message GAME GUARD ON displays in the
upper right comer of the TV screen.
Unlock GAME GUARD by reentering the same four-digit secret code, then
selecting GAME GUARD OFF.
If you do not remember your code, LOCK will
unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours or ALWAYS,
depending on the 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 in order to clear the
LOCK setup.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
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Noisy Audio
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Noisy Audio
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Noisy Audio
No Audio
Noisy Audio
No Audio
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Normal Audio
Wrong Audio
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Normal Audio
Snowy Video
Mult=ple Image
Interference
Normal Video
No Video
No Video
No PIP
No Color
Normal Video
Normal Video
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
Change Channel
Check Mute
Check "IV SPEAKERS on/off
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
Check Second Video Source Operation
Adjust Color Settings
Change Channel
Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP
Replace Remote Control Batteries
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
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Notes NOTES

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