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...9 Lock 9 V-Chip Menu Operation 10 Troubleshooting Chart 13 Index 14 Note: The warranty and service center information is located in the back of Contents Congratulations 2 Customer Record 2 Care and Cleaning 2 Specifications 2 Feature Chart 2 Installation 3 Television Location 3 Optional Cable Connections 3 AC Power Supply Cord 3 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Important Information Regarding The Use Of Video Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed Image Displays.. 3 Auto Set Up Menu 4 Optional Equipment Connections 5 VCR Connection 5 Front Control Panel 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cable Box...
...9 Lock 9 V-Chip Menu Operation 10 Troubleshooting Chart 13 Index 14 Note: The warranty and service center information is located in the back of Contents Congratulations 2 Customer Record 2 Care and Cleaning 2 Specifications 2 Feature Chart 2 Installation 3 Television Location 3 Optional Cable Connections 3 AC Power Supply Cord 3 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Important Information Regarding The Use Of Video Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed Image Displays.. 3 Auto Set Up Menu 4 Optional Equipment Connections 5 VCR Connection 5 Front Control Panel 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cable Box...
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... of theft or loss. Power Source CT-20G8 CT-20G8S CT-20L8 (1.5A) (1.5A) (1.5A) Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Component Input (Y / PB / PR) (some models) S-Video Input Jacks (some models) 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; Product registration for best performance. ENGLISH CT-20G8 CT-20G8S CT-20L8 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Your new TV Monitor/Receiver features a solid state chassis that is available at the factory for U.S.
... of theft or loss. Power Source CT-20G8 CT-20G8S CT-20L8 (1.5A) (1.5A) (1.5A) Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Component Input (Y / PB / PR) (some models) S-Video Input Jacks (some models) 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; Product registration for best performance. ENGLISH CT-20G8 CT-20G8S CT-20L8 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Your new TV Monitor/Receiver features a solid state chassis that is available at the factory for U.S.
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... images such as such is capable of the screen), video game patterns, fixed scoreboards, bright station logos, on the picture tube resulting from UHF channels, an external Home Antenna antenna is designed to avoid injury from excessive heat or moisture. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by the manufacturer, or sold with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by your component connectors. • Avoid long cables to TV Mode in use...
... images such as such is capable of the screen), video game patterns, fixed scoreboards, bright station logos, on the picture tube resulting from UHF channels, an external Home Antenna antenna is designed to avoid injury from excessive heat or moisture. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by the manufacturer, or sold with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by your component connectors. • Avoid long cables to TV Mode in use...
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... AUTO PROGRAM To automatically program all channels with a signal. FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA AUTO SET UP IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH MODE CABLE AUTO PROGRAM PRESS ACTION TO EXIT 4 If needed, follow the menus and procedures for the first time. Procedure • Press VOL to select TV or CABLE. ENGLISH AUTO SET UP MENU Auto Set Up Menu For your convenience, Auto Set up the features. Procedure • Press VOL to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. IDIOMA/LANGUE To change menu language to select English...
... AUTO PROGRAM To automatically program all channels with a signal. FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA AUTO SET UP IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH MODE CABLE AUTO PROGRAM PRESS ACTION TO EXIT 4 If needed, follow the menus and procedures for the first time. Procedure • Press VOL to select TV or CABLE. ENGLISH AUTO SET UP MENU Auto Set Up Menu For your convenience, Auto Set up the features. Procedure • Press VOL to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. IDIOMA/LANGUE To change menu language to select English...
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... cable channel you want to operate the optional equipment. VCR Connection VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can receive 480i signal only. 5 Note: Use either the S-Video or Video Connection for your model capabilities. CABLE BOX ANT IN ANT OUT CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE TV INPUT 1 R AUDIO L COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS PR PB Y/VIDEO INPUT 2 S-VIDEO R AUDIO L VIDEO Incoming Cable Note: CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Rear A/V jacks diagram may vary, depending on page 2 for models with S-Video connection. • Select the Video mode by pressing TV...
... cable channel you want to operate the optional equipment. VCR Connection VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can receive 480i signal only. 5 Note: Use either the S-Video or Video Connection for your model capabilities. CABLE BOX ANT IN ANT OUT CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE TV INPUT 1 R AUDIO L COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS PR PB Y/VIDEO INPUT 2 S-VIDEO R AUDIO L VIDEO Incoming Cable Note: CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Rear A/V jacks diagram may vary, depending on page 2 for models with S-Video connection. • Select the Video mode by pressing TV...
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... to display time, channel, sleep timer, and other options. Precautions • Replace batteries in and up near arrow. R-TUNE Press to switch to mute sound. Replace the battery cover. MUTE Press to previously viewed channel or video mode. Press to display and cancel CC (Closed Caption). 123 456 789 0 Press numeric keypad to select TV or Video mode. TV/VIDEO Press to select any channel. ACTION Press to turn ON and OFF. ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Remote Control Operation POWER POWER Press to access menus. Install...
... to display time, channel, sleep timer, and other options. Precautions • Replace batteries in and up near arrow. R-TUNE Press to switch to mute sound. Replace the battery cover. MUTE Press to previously viewed channel or video mode. Press to display and cancel CC (Closed Caption). 123 456 789 0 Press numeric keypad to select TV or Video mode. TV/VIDEO Press to select any channel. ACTION Press to turn ON and OFF. ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Remote Control Operation POWER POWER Press to access menus. Install...
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... Press to exit menus. I -- -- -- I -- -- -- PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. TINT -- -- -- BRIGHTNESS -- -- -- Press repeatedly to adjust or activate feature. I -- -- -- PICTURE I -- -- -- I SHARPNESS -- -- -- EXIT PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. BRIGHTNESS -- -- -- NORMAL NO Press to display the Icons. COLOR -- -- -- ENGLISH Icon Menu Navigation Press to select feature. ICON MENU NAVIGATION EXIT Press Press to display selected Icon features. to select desired icon. I -- -- -- I -- -- -- PICTURE I SHARPNESS -- -- -- BRIGHTNESS 32...
... Press to exit menus. I -- -- -- I -- -- -- PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. TINT -- -- -- BRIGHTNESS -- -- -- Press repeatedly to adjust or activate feature. I -- -- -- PICTURE I -- -- -- I SHARPNESS -- -- -- EXIT PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. BRIGHTNESS -- -- -- NORMAL NO Press to display the Icons. COLOR -- -- -- ENGLISH Icon Menu Navigation Press to select feature. ICON MENU NAVIGATION EXIT Press Press to display selected Icon features. to select desired icon. I -- -- -- I -- -- -- PICTURE I SHARPNESS -- -- -- BRIGHTNESS 32...
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MODE AUTO PROGRAM CABLE MANUAL PROGRAM CC MODE - For other components or select OFF. Other Adjustments Note: While highlighted, press VOL to adjust or activate. AUTO POWER ON - AUTO POWER ON OFF PICTURE Note: While the sub-menu features ares highlighted, press VOL to select or activate features. Adjusts dark areas of outline detail. PICTURE - CC (CLOSED CAPTIONING) This television contains a built-in any language. • C2 - PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. I -- -- -- I -- -- -- I -- -- -- to enter channel numbers in Manual Program sub menu. Note: Use Remote ...
MODE AUTO PROGRAM CABLE MANUAL PROGRAM CC MODE - For other components or select OFF. Other Adjustments Note: While highlighted, press VOL to adjust or activate. AUTO POWER ON - AUTO POWER ON OFF PICTURE Note: While the sub-menu features ares highlighted, press VOL to select or activate features. Adjusts dark areas of outline detail. PICTURE - CC (CLOSED CAPTIONING) This television contains a built-in any language. • C2 - PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. I -- -- -- I -- -- -- I -- -- -- to enter channel numbers in Manual Program sub menu. Note: Use Remote ...
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.... LOCK MODE HOW LONG? NO SLEEP TIMER CLOCK SET ICON MENU OPERATION AUDIO AUDIO ADJ. Time must be serviced by the TIMER. Procedure • Use the VOL and CH to turn the television on and off . • GAME - TIMER SLEEP TIMER CLOCK SET DAY DAILY ON TIME - - : - - The television will unlock in VIDEO mode). Turns Lock function off at the selected time set in the LOCK menu, your local TV guide). MODE STEREO ENGLISH TIMER Select timer to set time and day. OFF TIME - - : - - Note: Use the remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to select...
.... LOCK MODE HOW LONG? NO SLEEP TIMER CLOCK SET ICON MENU OPERATION AUDIO AUDIO ADJ. Time must be serviced by the TIMER. Procedure • Use the VOL and CH to turn the television on and off . • GAME - TIMER SLEEP TIMER CLOCK SET DAY DAILY ON TIME - - : - - The television will unlock in VIDEO mode). Turns Lock function off at the selected time set in the LOCK menu, your local TV guide). MODE STEREO ENGLISH TIMER Select timer to set time and day. OFF TIME - - : - - Note: Use the remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to select...
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.... TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ENTER CODE FIRST * * * * Note: Selecting "Yes", NR programs will be received. Allows you to select only general ratings such as V, L, etc. • Press CH or CH to move between different ratings. • Use VOL or VOL to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Directed to block various types of TV programs. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? Parental guidance suggested. TV PROGRAMS Guide...
.... TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ENTER CODE FIRST * * * * Note: Selecting "Yes", NR programs will be received. Allows you to select only general ratings such as V, L, etc. • Press CH or CH to move between different ratings. • Use VOL or VOL to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Directed to block various types of TV programs. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? Parental guidance suggested. TV PROGRAMS Guide...
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... other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. LOCK CANADIAN ENGLISH VIEW E PROGRAMS? G General programming, suitable for children. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: CANADIAN FRENCH STATUS OFF ENTER CODE FIRST - - - - ENGLISH V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.) U.S. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: U. S. ACTION • Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. • Press VOL or VOL to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in Canada...
... other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. LOCK CANADIAN ENGLISH VIEW E PROGRAMS? G General programming, suitable for children. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: CANADIAN FRENCH STATUS OFF ENTER CODE FIRST - - - - ENGLISH V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.) U.S. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: U. S. ACTION • Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. • Press VOL or VOL to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in Canada...
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... entering your four-digit secret code to affect them. ENGLISH V-CHIP MENU OPERATION V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.) CANADIAN FRENCH (cont.) LOCK CANADIAN FRENCH VIEW NR PROGRAMS? Exempt programming. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is turned off or until all rating blocks by you want to continue viewing the program. ACTION • Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. • Press...
... entering your four-digit secret code to affect them. ENGLISH V-CHIP MENU OPERATION V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.) CANADIAN FRENCH (cont.) LOCK CANADIAN FRENCH VIEW NR PROGRAMS? Exempt programming. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is turned off or until all rating blocks by you want to continue viewing the program. ACTION • Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. • Press...
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... Mute Check television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel Noisy Audio No Audio No Video with Snow ? 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 Normal Audio No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 13
... Mute Check television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel Noisy Audio No Audio No Video with Snow ? 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 Normal Audio No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 13
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... in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be made by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is required for 22" [diagonal] and larger screen), as applicable, during the warranty period. LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR MODELS SOLD IN USA ONLY) PANASONIC CONSUMER...
... in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be made by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is required for 22" [diagonal] and larger screen), as applicable, during the warranty period. LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR MODELS SOLD IN USA ONLY) PANASONIC CONSUMER...
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...), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is not handled to your dealer or Servicenter. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which vary from state to and from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TVí...
...), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is not handled to your dealer or Servicenter. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which vary from state to and from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TVí...
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CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY (FOR MODELS SOLD IN USA ONLY) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9am - 9pm; Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am to 5 pm Monday - Panasonic Sales Company/Factory ...Inc. Accessory Purchases: 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am Saturday; Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site...
CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY (FOR MODELS SOLD IN USA ONLY) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9am - 9pm; Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am to 5 pm Monday - Panasonic Sales Company/Factory ...Inc. Accessory Purchases: 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am Saturday; Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site...
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... be free from the performance, nor does it cover any way that affects the reliability or detracts from defects in Service only One (1) year, parts (including Picture Tube) and labour In-home Service will inform you . • Our Customer Care Centre at : Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please...
... be free from the performance, nor does it cover any way that affects the reliability or detracts from defects in Service only One (1) year, parts (including Picture Tube) and labour In-home Service will inform you . • Our Customer Care Centre at : Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please...
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Addendum to explain how to exit PICTURE MENU LOCK MODE If you try to adjust PICTURE MENU and the following message is displayed on the TV front panel simultaneously to exit this mode. PICTURE MENU LOCK MODE REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL TO EXIT THIS MODE Procedure • Press ACTION and CH S buttons on -screen, please follow the procedure below to exit this mode.
Addendum to explain how to exit PICTURE MENU LOCK MODE If you try to adjust PICTURE MENU and the following message is displayed on the TV front panel simultaneously to exit this mode. PICTURE MENU LOCK MODE REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL TO EXIT THIS MODE Procedure • Press ACTION and CH S buttons on -screen, please follow the procedure below to exit this mode.