Panasonic CT-36HX40 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 Connection .................................................... 5
Optional Equipment Connections ............................................. 5
Additional Equipment Connections .......................................... 8
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) ................................... 8
Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) ................................... 9
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB)
or DVD Connection .................................................................. 9
Home Theater Connection .................................... 10
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation ......................... 11
Split Screen Operation ........................................... 12
Roller Guide Menu TM .............................................. 13
Basic Navigation ..................................................................... 13
Remote Control Guide ............................................................ 13
Roller Guide Feature Chart .................................... 14
Special Features ..................................................... 17
Menu Languages .................................................................... 17
Prog Chan (Program Channels) ............................................. 17
Closed Captioning .................................................................. 18
Geomagnetic Correction ........................................................ 19
Sleep Timer ............................................................................ 20
Timer 1 and Timer 2 ............................................................... 20
Picture Adjustments ............................................................... 21
Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out .................................. 22
Favorite Channels and Captions............................................ 23
Lock........................................................................................ 24
Troubleshooting Chart ........................................... 25
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Read these instructions completely before operating television.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2000 by Malsushita Electric Corporation ofAmerica. AFIrightsreserved.
Unauthorizedcopying anddistribution is a violation of law.

Congratulations CONGRA TULA TION,q
Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide state-of-the-art picture quality and
features an innovative PureFlat TM picture tube. The new silver-gray cabinet with compact,
elegant styling is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and
tuned at the factory for best pedormance.
Customer Record
The model and serial number of this product are located on the back of the television. You
should note the model and serial number in the space provided and retain as apermanent
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
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.
Note: Donotsprayany typeofcleaningfluiddirectlyonthe screen.
Cabinet and Remote Control
OFor cabinets and remote control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent
solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
0Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.
Specifications
Power Source
CT-36HX40 (3.7A) t20V AC, 60Hz
CT-32HX40 (3.7A)
Channel Capability -181 VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable- 125
Video Input Jacks 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm
Video Output Jack tVp-p, 75 Ohm. Phono Jack Type
Audio Output Jacks 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm
Component Input 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
S-Video Input Jacks S-Video (Y-C) Connector
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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INSTALLATION
Installation
Television Location
This unit is intended to be used as part of an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for
available options.
[3 Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
[3 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 acart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over. In order to avoid injury to children, never piece your television receiver on
a piece of furniture that is capable of being tilted by achild leaning on it, pulling on
it, standing on it, or climbing on it.
CT*36HX40:
CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-36HX40P stand.
Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible
injury.
CT-32HX40:
CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-32HX40P stand.
Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting In instability causing possible
injury,
Optional Cable Connections
Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results:
[] Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
O Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors.
[] Avoid tong 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 _[_i_
USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Polarizedplug
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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Cable /Antenna Connection
For proper reception, either acable or antenna connection is required.
Cable Connection
Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to ANT or ANT1
connection on back of television. Select cable mode and ANT1 in SET UP
menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
Note: A cable converter box may be required for proper reception.
Chock with your local cable company for compatibility
requirements.
Antenna Connection
For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external
antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor
antenna is recommended.
•Connect home antenna to ANT or ANT1 connection on
back of television. Select TV mode and ANT1 in the SET
UP menu under Prog Chan.
Note: Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change
INSTALLA TION
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV
Incoming Cable from
HomeAntenna
to TV mode and select ANT1 in the Set Up Menu underProg Chan.
Optional Equipment Connections
Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.
CABLE BOX
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TO AUDIO
AMP
Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the cable
box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference
Guide.
Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune the television to Channel 3.
3. Using the cable box, tune tothe premium cable channel you want to view.
Note: Touse special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special
Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu
under Prog Chan.
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INSTALLATION VCR Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only.
VCR
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Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes tooperate the VCR. See
Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.
Viewing a television program
Procedure
1. Select ANTI in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels),
2. Tune the television to the television program you want toview,
Viewing a video
Procedure
t'l Option A
1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Press the "rVNIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3. Begin the video.
[3 Option B
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR,
3. Begin the video.
Recording a television program
Procedure
Option A (Recording and viewing the same program)
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4. Begin recording.
Option B (Recording one program while viewing another program)
1. Select ANTi in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Press the W/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4. Begin recording.
5. Press the "FV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to TV mode.
6. Tune the television to the television program you want to view.
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INSTALLA TION
VCR and Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connectingyour televisiontoboth a VCR and a cablebox.
VCR
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CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF "iV
Use either the
S-Video or Video
connection,
Note: Theremotecontrol mustbe programmedwithsuppliedcodesto operatethe VCRand cablebox.
See ProgrammingtheRemoteControlintheRemote Control Quick Reference Guide.
Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune the television to Channel 3.
3. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view.
Note: Touse special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special
Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu
under Prog Chan.
Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Press the TVNIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3. Turn the VCR ON.
4. Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the back of VCR.
5. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to record.
6. Begin recording.
Note: To view a different channel while recording:
•Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
Press the W/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode.
Tune the television to a television program (except another premium cable
channel).
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INSTALLA TION
Additional Equipment Connections
Push to open the front panel of the television to use the Audio/Video input jacks for optional
equipment. Press the TVNIDEO button to select VIDEO 4 input mode.
CONNECTIONS ON FRONT OF TV
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A second VCR, a video disc player, video game equipment and DSS equipment can also be
connected to the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for details.
Procedure
1. Connect equipment to rear or front Audio/video input jacks.
2. Select the corresponding video input by pressing W/VIDEO button.
3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.
Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. It overrides other
VIDEO connections. Use INPUT 4, 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 perPnanent "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, Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to aminimum viewing level.
B. Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time.
C. Turn the power off when not in actual use.
Note: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from fixed image use is not
an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty. This product is not
designed todisplay fixed image patterns for extended periods of time.
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO
AMP inputs on back of television.
Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
Audio Adjustments
1, Select SPEAKERS ON located in the onscreen AUDIO menu.
2. Set amplifier volume to minimum,
3. Adjust television volume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the television.
5. Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu.
6. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled through the television.
Note: Select SPEAKERS OFF &FIXED AUDIO OUT to control audio functions
through the external amplifier.
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INSTALLATION
Program Out Connection (PROG OUT)
To use the television audio and video with optional equipment, connect the PROG OUT and TO
AUDIO AMP connections on the back of the television.
Procedure
1. Connect optionalequipment to PROG OUT andTO AUDIOAMP terminals.
2. PROG OUT terminaldisplayisthe same as onscreendisplay.
3. See optionalequipmentmanualforfurther instructionsfor recordingand monitoring.
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection
Usethisdiagramtoconnectthe PanasonicDTV-STB(DigitalTV-Set-TopBox) orDVD
Playerto the backofyourIV.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF D'rV-STB OR OVD PLAYER
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
D'rv INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF "IV
Note: There are 2 sets of three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Separate component color
inputs provide luminance and color separation. Use the L (/eft) and R (right) audio
inputs.
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HOME THEATER CONNECTION
Home Theater Connection
Yourtelevision's intemal speakerscanbe connectedas thecenterchannelfor a surround sound
home theater system. Connecta surroundsoundamplifier(canterchannelspeakeroutput)to
CENTER CHANNELINPUT onthebackofthetelevision,as shown.DOLBY*CENTER MODE &
FIXED AUDIOOUT mustbeselectedintheAUDIO RollerGuideMenuTM**underSPEAKERS.
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF "IV
(1) Push and hold
down button,
(2) insert bare wire
into hole and
release button.
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Surround Amplifier
Left Front _Right Front
Speaker TV Speakers Speaker
Center Channel
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Left Rear Right Rear
Surround Surround
Speaker Speaker
Listener
VCR
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DolbyLaboratories.
**US Patent Pending
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Picture in Picture (PIP) Operation PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION
This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows you to watch
two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source such as a
VCR, cable box, etc.
Basic PIP Operation
Procedure
Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIPframe onscreen,
Note: The audio is from the Main Picture only.
1. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the remote control PIP CHANNEL
up/down buttons,
2. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the remote control CH up/down
buttons or by using the numeric keypad.
--_- SWAP Button
The SWAP button switchesthe PIP and Main I
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for
onscreenP P andMa nP cturesourcestatus,
PIP Operation with a Cable Box
Procedure
{3 To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box in the Main Picture:
Note: Use this procedure if you want to watch premium cable channels in the Main Picture
while viewing a television program or video in the PIP frame.
1,
2.
3.
Note:
4.
5.
6.
Note:
Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
Tune television to Channel 3.
Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIPframe onscreen.
The audio is from the Main Picture only.
Verify the cable box is ON.
Choose channels for the Main Picture by tuning the cable box.
Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the TV button on the remote control
and using the PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons.
Swap is not available when using the cable box to tune channels. Ifyour cable box has
a video output, it can be connected to the television to allow you to use all PIP
functions. See the equipment manual for more information. (Tune the PIP to the video
input connected to the cable box).
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SPLIT SCREEN OPERA TION
Split Screen Operation
This feature lets you watch two different channels side by side with or without an external video
source. The audio is from the Main picture only (left side).
MAIN SPLIT
Basic SPLIT Operation
Procedure
SPLpK_/_yIZE
Press the I-';-I button on the remote control to display the SPLITscreen.
Note: The audio is from the Main Picture on/y.
1. Choose channels for the SPLIT Picture by pressing the remote control PIP CHANNEL
up/down buttons.
2. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the remote control CH up/down
buttons or by using the numeric keypad,
3. The SWAP button switches the SPLIT and MAIN Picture source. Press RECALL
button for onscreen SPLIT and Main Picture source status.
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Roller Guide Menu ROLLER GUIDE MENII
ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS
Basic Navigation
Procedure
[] Press the ACTION button in the middle of the large blue button on the remote control to
display the Roller Guide Menu.
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Note: Be careful to press the ACTION button in the middle of the button. If you do
not press in the middle of the button, the channel or volume keys may be
activated.
Press the CH up/down buttons to rotate the Roller Guide.
Press the left VOL button to exit the Roller Guide Menu.
Navigation in the Roller Guide
Procedure
[] Press the ACTION button to select main menu items.
[] Press the CH up/down buttons to highlightsubmenus
[] Press the VOL buttons to select and adjust features.
[] Press the ACTION button to return to submenus. VOL
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Remote Control Guide
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with
this television.
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ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART
Roller Guide Feature Chart
LANGUAGES
PROG CHAN
(PmgramCharmsls)
(Closed Captioning)
OTHER ADJ
(A_uslmsnts_
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AUDIO
AUDIO ADJ.
(Adjustments)
SET UP
_1 Select English, Spanish or French menu.
O MODE - Select "iV sr Cable mode. See
Installation section in Manual.
CI ANTENNA - Select ANTI or ANT2. See
Installation section in manual.
AUTO PROGRAM -Automatically program
channels having asignal into memory.
O MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or delete
channels from memory.
CI CC ON MUTE -Activate C1-C4 for Closed
Captioning display when the remote MUTE
button is pressed.
OCC MODE - SeleCt T1-T4 _C1-C4 far 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.
OGEOMAGNETIC CORR - Special adjustment
option that compensates for the earth's
geomagnetic field. Adjustment may be required
for geomagnetic fields in the area.
AUDIO
_3 MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio
Program) or MONa. (Use MONa when stereo
sk:jnal is weak).
OBASS - Increase or decrease the bass=
response.
OTREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble
response.
OBALANCE - Emphasize the left /right speaker
volume,
ONORMAL Reset BASS, TREBLE and
BALANCE to factory default,
OTHER ADJ. _AI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels
across all channels. (AI sound isnst available in
(Adjustments) VIDEO mode).
SURROUND OSPATIALIZER _- Three dimensional surround
sound with two speakers.
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ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART
Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.)
SPEAKERS
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TIMER
CLOCK SET
SLEEP
TIMER 1
TIMER 2
PICTURE
VIDEO ADJ1
(Adjustments)
C3 ON -TV speakers operate normally.
[3 OFF & Variable Audio Out-
TV speakers off -audio adjustable by television.
£3 OFF & Fixed Audio Out-
TV speakers off -audio adjustable by the
external amplifier only.
£3 Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out - Makes
television the surround sound center channel
and the audio adjustable by the external
amplifier only.
£3
TIMER
Set the time and the day of the week. ('i3me will
display onscreen after turning on the television
pressing the RECALL button or changing
channels).
{3 Set timer to turn oft television in 30, 60 or
90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer oft.
[_ 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 33mer features).
PICTURE
OCOLOR - Adjust desired color intensity.
£3 TINT - Adjust natural flesh tones.
£3 BRIGHTNESS - Adjust dark areas for cdsp detail
£3 PICTURE - Adjust white areas of picture.
£3 SHARPNESS -Adjust clarity of outline detail.
£3 NORMAL- Reset all picture adjustments to
factory default settings.
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ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART
VIDEO ADJ2
OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)
CAPTION
LOCK
MODE
0
[] COLOR TEMP NORMAL - Adjust white balance
to COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL,
O NATURAL COLOR - Expands the color
reproduction range resulting in vivid pictures
with natural color gradation and highly delicate
hues.
[] VIDEO NR - Reduces noise in the channel,
commonly called snow. Remains off when
receiving strong signal.
[] 3D Y/C FILTER - Minimize noise and cross color
in the picture.
ASPECT - Select picture size (ratio) to match
programming format.
SCAN MODE - Select TV mode (frame doubling)
for optimum detail and clarity. Select GAME
mode (line doubling) to optimize picture when
playing complex, fast action video games.
COLOR MATRIX - Select HD or SD to
automatically adjust color parameters for HD
(high definition and SD (standard definition)
transmissions.
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CHANNELS
CHANNEL SCAN -SelectFAV(16 favorites) or
ALLchannelsto scanchannelsusingthe CH up/
downbuttons.
[] PRESET CAPTION - Assignchannelnumbers
topresetpopulartelevisionstations,
MANUAL CAPTION - Enter channel numbers
andcaptionsmanuany.
[] INPUT LABEL -Label video connectionsto
displayoptionalequipment.
LOCK
Lock All, Channels or Game with a secret code.
[] Select the period of time (12, 24, 48 hours or
HOW LONG? ALWAYS) for your option to be locked.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Special Features
SET UP
Menu Languages
InSET UP Menu, selectIDIOMA/LANGUEto change menulanguage to ENGLISH, ESPANOL
(Spanish) or FRAN(_AIS(French).
MODE ENGLISH •
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Prog Chan (Program Channels)
In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select:
OMODE to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source.
_1 ANTENNA to select either ANT1 or ANT2.
[] AUTO PROGRAM to automaticany program all channets with a signal.
OMANUAL PROGRAM to manually add or delete channels.
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MANUALPROGRAM •
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SPECIAL FEATURES
(Closed Captioning)
Thistelevisioncontainsa built-in decoderthatdisplays_(ClosedCaptioned)textacrossthe
screen(whiteorcoloredletterson blackbackground).Itallowsthe viewerto readthedialogue
of a televisionprogram or other information.The program viewed must include Closed
Captioningforthefeatureto work,
On Mute
ActivatestheonscreenClosedCaptionfeaturewhentheMUTE buttonon theremotecontrolis
pressed.
Note: This feature only functions whenthe ClosedCaption Mode is OFF. Theprogram being
viewed must be broadcast _th Closed Captioning.(Refer toyour local TVguide).
Procedure
£3 In SET UP Menu, select_ (Closed Caption).
13 Select I-_ ON MUTE
£3 Select NO, Cl, C2, C3 or C4.
O Recommended set up for Closed Caption when using the MUTE button:
• [_ ON MUTE: Cl
• _ MODE: OFF
£3 Press the ACTION button to returnto submenu options, and exit menus.
£3 Press the MUTE button to activate the Closed Caption feature.
£3 Press the MUTE button again to deactivate thefeature.
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Mode
Procedure
£1 In SET UP Menu, select _ (Closed Caption).
{3 Select _MODE.
Select OFF, C1, C2, T1, T2, C3, C4, T3 or T4:
OFF - When Closed Caption isnot desired.
Ct -For video related informationto be displayed,up to 4 lines onscreenat a time. (It
does not block relevantpartsof the picture). Text may be in any language.
C2 to C4 - For other modes of videorelated information.
Tt - For program guide and other information to be displayed, when available.
(Blocksa large portionofthe pictureon the televisionscreen).
T2 toT4 - For other modes of information. (Blocksa large portionofthe pictureon the
television screen).
£3 Press the ACTION button to return to submenu options, and exit menus.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Other Adjustments
In SETUP Menu under OTHER ADJ. select:
£3 AUTO POWER ON -Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable box or
other components or select OFF,
OGEOMAGNETIC CORR (CORRECTION) -Adjusts to erase the discoloration of the picture
due to earth's magnetic field in the area,
AUTO POWER ON OFF •
GEOMAGNETIC CORR •
GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION MENU
GEOMAGNETICCORRECTION
0 ......... I .........
TO ADJUST •
PRESS ACTION TO EXIT
Note: Geomagnetic Correctionmay be required at Set Uptime or whenthe TVset moved to
a differentlocation.
Procedure
OIn SET UP Menu, under OTHER ADJ. select GEOMAGNETIC CORR. (CORRECTION).
OPress •button to display the GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION sub-menu.
E3 Press •or • button to adjust the vertical bar left or right untilthe discoloration disappears.
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