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...AC Power Supply Cord 3 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Feature Comparison Chart 4 Auto Set Up Menu 5 Optional Equipment Connections 6 VCR 6 Amplifier (TO AUDIO AMP 6 Front Control Panel 7 Remote Control Operation 8 Battery Installation 9 Remote Control Operation (CT-G2972 CT-G2972L, CT-G3352 and CT-G3352X only 9 Battery Installation 9 Mode Operational Key Chart 10 Programming the Remote 12 Programming Without a Code 12 Component Codes 13 Icon Menu Navigation 15 Main Menu Icons 16 Icon Menus 16 Icon Menus Operation 17 Set Up 17 Picture 18 Timer 19 Audio 20 Channels 21 Lock...
...AC Power Supply Cord 3 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Feature Comparison Chart 4 Auto Set Up Menu 5 Optional Equipment Connections 6 VCR 6 Amplifier (TO AUDIO AMP 6 Front Control Panel 7 Remote Control Operation 8 Battery Installation 9 Remote Control Operation (CT-G2972 CT-G2972L, CT-G3352 and CT-G3352X only 9 Battery Installation 9 Mode Operational Key Chart 10 Programming the Remote 12 Programming Without a Code 12 Component Codes 13 Icon Menu Navigation 15 Main Menu Icons 16 Icon Menus 16 Icon Menus Operation 17 Set Up 17 Picture 18 Timer 19 Audio 20 Channels 21 Lock...
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...) Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jack Audio Input Jacks 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; Cable-113 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type 500mV RMS 47K Ohm Specifications are located on the screen. It was thoroughly tested and tuned at www.prodreg.com/panasonic. Customer Record The model and serial number of this product are subject to give you many years of your purchase. Model Number Serial Number Care and Cleaning Screen (Turn TV...
...) Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jack Audio Input Jacks 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; Cable-113 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type 500mV RMS 47K Ohm Specifications are located on the screen. It was thoroughly tested and tuned at www.prodreg.com/panasonic. Customer Record The model and serial number of this product are subject to give you many years of your purchase. Model Number Serial Number Care and Cleaning Screen (Turn TV...
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... equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers. For best results: r Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. Note: Refer to TV mode in some models. Installation INSTALLATION Television Location Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is recommended. r Keep away from Home Antenna A VHF/UHF antenna and transformer are supplied in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan. DO NOT USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER...
... equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers. For best results: r Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. Note: Refer to TV mode in some models. Installation INSTALLATION Television Location Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is recommended. r Keep away from Home Antenna A VHF/UHF antenna and transformer are supplied in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan. DO NOT USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER...
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... be limited by Warranty. FEATURE COMPARISON CHART Feature Comparison Chart MODELS CT-2017 CT-25G7 SPECIAL FEATURES Features MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR CLOSED CAPTIONING V-CHIP CAPABILITY 75 OHM INPUT VIDEO NORM FM RADIO STEREO AI SOUND NUMBER OF SPEAKERS A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) HEADPHONE JACK rr rr rr rr rr r rr rr 22 11 (1/1) (1/1) rr AUDIO JACKS A/V IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.
... be limited by Warranty. FEATURE COMPARISON CHART Feature Comparison Chart MODELS CT-2017 CT-25G7 SPECIAL FEATURES Features MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR CLOSED CAPTIONING V-CHIP CAPABILITY 75 OHM INPUT VIDEO NORM FM RADIO STEREO AI SOUND NUMBER OF SPEAKERS A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) HEADPHONE JACK rr rr rr rr rr r rr rr 22 11 (1/1) (1/1) rr AUDIO JACKS A/V IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.
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... ACTION TO EXIT Press VOL to select TV or CABLE. If needed, follow the menus and procedures for the first time. r IDIOMA/LANGUE - r MODE - To change menu language to start Auto Programming. 5 l FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA AUTO SET UP IDIOMA/LANGUE K ENGLISH MODE K CABLE AUTO PROGRAM K PRESS ACTION TO EXIT Press VOL to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on for setting up the features. To automatically program all channels with a signal.
... ACTION TO EXIT Press VOL to select TV or CABLE. If needed, follow the menus and procedures for the first time. r IDIOMA/LANGUE - r MODE - To change menu language to start Auto Programming. 5 l FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA AUTO SET UP IDIOMA/LANGUE K ENGLISH MODE K CABLE AUTO PROGRAM K PRESS ACTION TO EXIT Press VOL to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on for setting up the features. To automatically program all channels with a signal.
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...be connected to the antenna input connection. (See your equipment manual). Adjust amplifier volume to control audio functions through the external amplifier. Note: Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to match the television. 5. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. 2. Note: VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected directly to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks. Adjust television volume to minimum. 3. Note: Front and rear Audio/Video connections cannot be operated at the same time. 1. Set amplifier volume to...
...be connected to the antenna input connection. (See your equipment manual). Adjust amplifier volume to control audio functions through the external amplifier. Note: Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to match the television. 5. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. 2. Note: VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected directly to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks. Adjust television volume to minimum. 3. Note: Front and rear Audio/Video connections cannot be operated at the same time. 1. Set amplifier volume to...
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... OFF. VOL VOL Press to select any channel. Press to select next or previous channel and navigate in and up near arrow. Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs. TV/VIDEO CH Press to select TV or Video mode. ACTION REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION *LIGHT Press to display time, channel, sleep timer, and other options. RECALL Press to illuminate remote buttons. EUR511502 DBS functions button. R-TUNE Press to switch to select remote operation. TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD Press to previously viewed channel or video mode.
... OFF. VOL VOL Press to select any channel. Press to select next or previous channel and navigate in and up near arrow. Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs. TV/VIDEO CH Press to select TV or Video mode. ACTION REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION *LIGHT Press to display time, channel, sleep timer, and other options. RECALL Press to illuminate remote buttons. EUR511502 DBS functions button. R-TUNE Press to switch to select remote operation. TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD Press to previously viewed channel or video mode.
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...VCR RECORD TV/VCR SWITCH CABLE MODE POWER CBL MUTE TV INPUT SWITCH CABLE CHANNEL UP CABLE CHANNEL DOWN TV VOL + TV VOL - VCR CHANNEL DOWN - ENTER TV DISPLAY DIGIT 1 DIGIT 2 DIGIT 3 DIGIT 4 DIGIT 5 DIGIT 6 DIGIT 7 DIGIT 8 DIGIT 9 DIGIT 0 CABLE PREVIOUS CHANNEL - DBS CHANNEL DOWN VCR/DBS CHAN VCR CHANNEL UP - DBS CHANNEL UP LIGHT REMOTE BUTTONS 10 l REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines the keys that are operational in the selected component modes (TV, VCR, DBS, CABLE or DVD) after programming (if needed). INFO DBS EXIT DBS GUIDE DIGIT 1 DIGIT...
...VCR RECORD TV/VCR SWITCH CABLE MODE POWER CBL MUTE TV INPUT SWITCH CABLE CHANNEL UP CABLE CHANNEL DOWN TV VOL + TV VOL - VCR CHANNEL DOWN - ENTER TV DISPLAY DIGIT 1 DIGIT 2 DIGIT 3 DIGIT 4 DIGIT 5 DIGIT 6 DIGIT 7 DIGIT 8 DIGIT 9 DIGIT 0 CABLE PREVIOUS CHANNEL - DBS CHANNEL DOWN VCR/DBS CHAN VCR CHANNEL UP - DBS CHANNEL UP LIGHT REMOTE BUTTONS 10 l REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines the keys that are operational in the selected component modes (TV, VCR, DBS, CABLE or DVD) after programming (if needed). INFO DBS EXIT DBS GUIDE DIGIT 1 DIGIT...
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V-CHIP OPERATION REFER TO PAGE 23 24 16 l AUTO POWER 18 AUDIO ADJ. TIMER r DAY r ON TIME r OFF TIME r ENTER CHANNEL rCAPTION MANUAL CAPTION REFER TO PAGE 19 19 19 REFER TO PAGE 21 rVIDEO ADJ COLOR, TINT, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS OR NORMAL PICTURE, REFER TO PAGE 18 MODE rrr LOCK SET - (OFF or GAME) BLOCK PROGRAM HOW LONG? r AI SOUND *SURROUND r SURROUND *SPEAKERS r ON r OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT r OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT REFER...
V-CHIP OPERATION REFER TO PAGE 23 24 16 l AUTO POWER 18 AUDIO ADJ. TIMER r DAY r ON TIME r OFF TIME r ENTER CHANNEL rCAPTION MANUAL CAPTION REFER TO PAGE 19 19 19 REFER TO PAGE 21 rVIDEO ADJ COLOR, TINT, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS OR NORMAL PICTURE, REFER TO PAGE 18 MODE rrr LOCK SET - (OFF or GAME) BLOCK PROGRAM HOW LONG? r AI SOUND *SURROUND r SURROUND *SPEAKERS r ON r OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT r OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT REFER...
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...: Use Remote numeric keypad to select TV or CABLE. To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MODE AUTO PROGRAM K CABLE K K MANUAL PROGRAM Press VOL to enter channel numbers. 17 l MODE AUTO PROGRAM K CABLE K K MANUAL PROGRAM Press VOL to select English, Spanish or French. r MANUAL PROGRAM - SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MODE K ENGLISH Press VOL to start AUTO PROGRAM. Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP menu...
...: Use Remote numeric keypad to select TV or CABLE. To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MODE AUTO PROGRAM K CABLE K K MANUAL PROGRAM Press VOL to enter channel numbers. 17 l MODE AUTO PROGRAM K CABLE K K MANUAL PROGRAM Press VOL to select English, Spanish or French. r MANUAL PROGRAM - SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MODE K ENGLISH Press VOL to start AUTO PROGRAM. Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP menu...
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... Cable box or other components or select OFF. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ COLOR -- -- -- PICTURE I -- -- -- It allows the viewer to work. r SHARPNESS - I -- -- -- I -- -- -- When Closed Caption is recommended for viewing Closed Caption. r C1 - TINT -- -- -- r BRIGHTNESS - SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. r NORMAL - Adjusts white areas of picture. ICON MENU OPERATION CC (Closed Captioning) This television contains a built-in any language. Select SET to power up to factory default settings. select: r COLOR...
... Cable box or other components or select OFF. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ COLOR -- -- -- PICTURE I -- -- -- It allows the viewer to work. r SHARPNESS - I -- -- -- I -- -- -- When Closed Caption is recommended for viewing Closed Caption. r C1 - TINT -- -- -- r BRIGHTNESS - SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. r NORMAL - Adjusts white areas of picture. ICON MENU OPERATION CC (Closed Captioning) This television contains a built-in any language. Select SET to power up to factory default settings. select: r COLOR...
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... select STEREO, SAP or MONO. AUDIO AUDIO ADJ. r OFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers off - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is weak). r BASS - r AI SOUND - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE adjustments to adjust. SURROUND SPEAKERS MODE STEREO SAP MONO BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL NO K Press VOL or VOL to factory default settings. (some models) r Surround - OTHER ADJ. Speakers (some models) r BALANCE - r MODE - OTHER ADJ. Emphasize the left/right speaker volume. (some models...
... select STEREO, SAP or MONO. AUDIO AUDIO ADJ. r OFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers off - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is weak). r BASS - r AI SOUND - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE adjustments to adjust. SURROUND SPEAKERS MODE STEREO SAP MONO BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL NO K Press VOL or VOL to factory default settings. (some models) r Surround - OTHER ADJ. Speakers (some models) r BALANCE - r MODE - OTHER ADJ. Emphasize the left/right speaker volume. (some models...
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... TV guide). LOCK MODE HOW LONG? CHANNELS CAPTION K MANUAL CAPTION Press VOL to select ENTER CAPTION. Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs. F G TO MOVE CURSOR J K TO SELECT CHANNEL ICON MENU OPERATION r Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to remember and record it in 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Notes: • If you change your code from being viewed. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: U.S. CH r Press to display next menu. r GAME...
... TV guide). LOCK MODE HOW LONG? CHANNELS CAPTION K MANUAL CAPTION Press VOL to select ENTER CAPTION. Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs. F G TO MOVE CURSOR J K TO SELECT CHANNEL ICON MENU OPERATION r Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to remember and record it in 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Notes: • If you change your code from being viewed. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: U.S. CH r Press to display next menu. r GAME...
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... program exceeds the rating limit set by either reprogramming or turning the TV off. PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED ACCESS CODE Note: If you enter your four-digit secret code if you must reset all settings are disabled until the TV is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.) CH r Press to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to select U.S. r Press VOL or VOL to block various types of TV programs. LOCK MODE...
... program exceeds the rating limit set by either reprogramming or turning the TV off. PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED ACCESS CODE Note: If you enter your four-digit secret code if you must reset all settings are disabled until the TV is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.) CH r Press to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to select U.S. r Press VOL or VOL to block various types of TV programs. LOCK MODE...
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... to older children. MOVIES. LOCK U.S. TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? Customer Caution The V-Chip system that is easy to block various types of 7. Directed to select U.S. Parental guidance suggested. This program may frighten children under the age of movies and video tapes at their discretion. r Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is used in this program are specifically designed for a very young...
... to older children. MOVIES. LOCK U.S. TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? Customer Caution The V-Chip system that is easy to block various types of 7. Directed to select U.S. Parental guidance suggested. This program may frighten children under the age of movies and video tapes at their discretion. r Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is used in this program are specifically designed for a very young...
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... LOCK MODE HOW LONG? r Press VOL or VOL to block (RED) and Note: See the CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART. r Press VOL or VOL to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?. CH r Press to display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART. PG Parental Guidance suggested. LOCK CANADIAN ENGLISH VIEW E PROGRAMS? C C8 + G PG 14 + 18 + OFF K YES K Press VOL to highlight STATUS. LOCK CANADIAN ENGLISH VIEW E PROGRAMS? r Use VOL or VOL unblock (GREEN). LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: CANADIAN ENGLISH...
... LOCK MODE HOW LONG? r Press VOL or VOL to block (RED) and Note: See the CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART. r Press VOL or VOL to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?. CH r Press to display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART. PG Parental Guidance suggested. LOCK CANADIAN ENGLISH VIEW E PROGRAMS? C C8 + G PG 14 + 18 + OFF K YES K Press VOL to highlight STATUS. LOCK CANADIAN ENGLISH VIEW E PROGRAMS? r Use VOL or VOL unblock (GREEN). LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: CANADIAN ENGLISH...
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... to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? CH r Press to display CANADIAN FRENCH menu rating chart. r Use VOL or VOL (GREEN). r Press VOL or VOL to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field. Programming intended for young children. Contains constant violence or scenes of all ages. r Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is depicted appropriately. 8+ General - LOCK CANADIAN FRENCH VIEW NR PROGRAMS? Note: E (Exempt) programming...
... to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? CH r Press to display CANADIAN FRENCH menu rating chart. r Use VOL or VOL (GREEN). r Press VOL or VOL to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field. Programming intended for young children. Contains constant violence or scenes of all ages. r Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is depicted appropriately. 8+ General - LOCK CANADIAN FRENCH VIEW NR PROGRAMS? Note: E (Exempt) programming...
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... Normal Video Move television from Text Mode Normal Audio Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 28 l No Video 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 No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Black Box on Screen Change CC (Closed Captioning...
... Normal Video Move television from Text Mode Normal Audio Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 28 l No Video 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 No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Black Box on Screen Change CC (Closed Captioning...
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..., this product develops during or after the warranty period, you . The items listed are not exclusive, but are caused by products not supplied by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV's, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is not handled...
..., this product develops during or after the warranty period, you . The items listed are not exclusive, but are caused by products not supplied by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV's, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is not handled...
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... Menu Operation 22 VCR Connection 6 VHF/UHF Antenna 3 Video Adj. 18 W Warranty 29, 30 33 l TV Programs 22 U.S. Movies 23 U.S. Movies Ratings Chart 24 U.S. Movies Menu 24 U.S. Index INDEX A AC Power Supply Cord 3 Accessory Purchases 31 AI Sound 20 Amplifier Connection 6 Antenna Connection 3 Audio 20 Auto Power On 18 Auto Program 17 Auto Set Up Menu 5 B Balance 20 Bass 20 Battery Installation 9 Brightness 18 C Cabinet and Remote Control 2 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Care and Cleaning 2 Caution 3 Channels 21 Clock Set 19 Closed Captioning 18 Codes for Cable Box 14 Codes for DBS 14 Codes...
... Menu Operation 22 VCR Connection 6 VHF/UHF Antenna 3 Video Adj. 18 W Warranty 29, 30 33 l TV Programs 22 U.S. Movies 23 U.S. Movies Ratings Chart 24 U.S. Movies Menu 24 U.S. Index INDEX A AC Power Supply Cord 3 Accessory Purchases 31 AI Sound 20 Amplifier Connection 6 Antenna Connection 3 Audio 20 Auto Power On 18 Auto Program 17 Auto Set Up Menu 5 B Balance 20 Bass 20 Battery Installation 9 Brightness 18 C Cabinet and Remote Control 2 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Care and Cleaning 2 Caution 3 Channels 21 Clock Set 19 Closed Captioning 18 Codes for Cable Box 14 Codes for DBS 14 Codes...