Panasonic CT-36G23 User manual

Panasonic
Color Television
Operating Instructions
CT-36G23 CT-G3356 CT-32695 CT-G2966L
CT-35G23 CT-G3366L CT-G2956X CT-27G23
CT-G3356X CT-32G23 CT-G2956 CT-2769S
PRINTED IN MEXICO
TOB2440248-1 BO227

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Congratulations... aii 3
Customer Record ni idas ea sas 3
Care and Cleaning iii 3
MPS CIICAMONG ura 3
Installation siii nio 4
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Optional Cable Connections „n... 4
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Cable / Antenna to sa 4
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Antenna Connection ....cccccincoconcccccconannconencanorcanananccrnon 5
Optional Equipment Connections... 5
To Audio Amplifier.........oooooooocococccionaaracanccrccannnnoronnonnos 6
Audio Adjustments .......momcononooooooccononcncnnoninaorccnnoccanonos 6
Main Menü corea een ro En 6
ACTION BUON ada ok 6
CRL VOL BUON s itirsin dian 6
Picture In Picture (PIP) OperationN..............ooccnronnnnco: 7
PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box............. id
PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box ................ 8
Main Menu Feature Chart .............cscccsssssssssesssesseeersees 9
Special Features iii ar retó 11
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A O TA 11
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Program LMG aio ia 12
CH CAP (Channel Caption) .....oooococccccinonncnncaroncnanones 13
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WARNING
RISKIOHEUECIRIC]
LO NY FEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Reter servicing to qualified service personnel,
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.
WAR NING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture,

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Your new TV 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 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.
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Number rt ERA
Serial | a |
Number cee
Care and Cleaning
Specifications
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.
Power Source
. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
CT-27G23 CT-32G23
CT-35G23 CT-36G23
120V AC, 60Hz
CT-2769S CT-3269S
VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113
1V pp, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
oa
TOA
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.
O Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation
` may cause intemal component failure.
O Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range.
O Avoid magnetic equipment, including motors, fans, or externa! 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.
O Determine required cable lengths.
AC Power Supply Cord
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH .
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC ale
OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. DO NOT USE A PLUG Polarized 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.
Remote Control
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package
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.
Incoming
Cable
from
Cable Company
Note: A cable converter box may be
required for proper reception. Check (y
with your local Cable company for @ COMO
compatibility requirements.
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV

INSTALLATION
Antenna Connection
. For proper reception of VHF/UHF Incoming Cabte from
channels, an external antenna is Home Antenna
required. For best reception an QO
outdoor antenna is recommended.
. Antenna Mode must be set to TV,
NS /
a
WE Cable Preset
Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna
users must change to Antenna Mode in the Set
Up Menu.
Optional Equipment Connections
VCR's, video disc players, TV game consoles, and DSS equipment can also be
connected to the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for details.
(Some models have only one video input and some models have an S-Video input.)
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV VCR
(may vary)
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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
_ connections.

MAIN MENU
TO AUDIO AMPlifier
Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to a stereo system.
Note: Do not connet TO AUDIO AMP terminais directly to
external speakers.
Audio Adjustments
1. Press TV SPEAKERS ON button located in the back of the TV or
select TV 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.
Press TV Speakers OFF button on the back of the TV or
OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu.
Volume and mute are now controlled from the TV.
Note: in OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the
external amplifier.
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Main Menu
Main Menu
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SETUP.
ACTION Button
Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu and Sub Menus. 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 and
adjust features.
Remote Navigation Buttons
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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.)
CABLE BOX
TERMINALS ON BACK OF Tv
© Incoming
l Of Cable
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AUDIO OUT
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Cable Splitter
TO AUDIO (Nat Supplied)
AMP
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.
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 a different picture in the PIP frame:
. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select
the video PIP source.
Note: Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR
tuned to channel 3.
. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the CABLE
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.
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Nye st SWAP Button
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
PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box
This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video
source (VCR) is required to provide a second picture.
Connect your television toa VCR, as shown. (Some modeis have only one
video input and some models have an S-VIDEO input.).
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV VCR
_ {may vary)__
Incoming
Cable
TO AUDIO
AMP
ETT LT LE TRIAD PROCEDE PRET
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
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 TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select
the VIDEO PIP source.
. Press the VCR button on the Remote Control and turn ON
the VCR.
. Press the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.
. Choose channels tor PIP frame by pressing VCR
CHANNEL up/down buttons on the Remote Control.
. 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.
ax
SWE SWAP Button
The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for PIP
and Main Picture source status, on screen.

MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART
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Main Menu Feature Chart
= SET UP
SETVE
SET TIME When entered, TIME will display on screen after pressing
POWER button, RECALL button, or changing channels.
ANT Choose CABLE or TV 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 ON Automatically turn TV POWER on when AC power
_ | is applied.
CC MODE Select CC for Clased Captioning display. Select OFF to
display closed captioning when MUTE button is pressed.
LANGUAGES Select English, Spanish, or French menu.
GEOMAGNETIC
CORR
Adjustment
may
be
required
for
geomagnetic
fields
in
(some
models)
the
area.
B
Select the audio mode:
STEREO - Two channel audio reception.
SAP - (Second Audio Program) Tune to the
alternate audio channel if available in your area
(bilingual or descriptive audio).
MONO - One channel audio. Use when stereo
signal is weak.
Automatically maintain constant volume between
programs and commercials.
Select TV SPEAKERS:
ON - TV SPEAKERS operate normally.
OFF&VAO (Variable Audio Output) - TV Speakers
TV SPEAKERS off — audio adjustable by TV.
OFF&FAO (Fixed Audio Output) - TV SPEAKERS
off — audio adjustable only by the amplifier
(some models).

Main Menu FEATURE CHART
Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont.)
CH CAP
CHANNEL
CAPTION
Provide
labels
for
up
to
30
stations
using
up
to
four
characters
for
each
station
TIMER
,
PROGRAM TIMER Program TV to automatically turn on and off at selected
time on a selected channel, daily or only one day.
PICTURE
PICTURE
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LOCK
GAME GUARD Program to prevent video games, cable box, and VCR’s
from being viewed.
SLEE Program TV to automatically turn off in 30, 60, or
90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off