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® Color Television Operating Instructions CT-20SX10 CT-24SX10 CT-27SX10 CT-F2110X CT-F2510X CT-F2910X For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com TQB2AA0363 00918 PRINTED IN USA
® Color Television Operating Instructions CT-20SX10 CT-24SX10 CT-27SX10 CT-F2110X CT-F2510X CT-F2910X For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com TQB2AA0363 00918 PRINTED IN USA
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...risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 1 The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside . WARNING RISK OF ...ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with ...
...risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 1 The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside . WARNING RISK OF ...ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with ...
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... 3 Specifications 3 Installation 4 Television Location 4 Optional Cable Connections 4 AC Power Supply Cord 4 Cable / Antenna Connection 5 Optional Equipment Connections 6 VCR Connection 6 VCR and Cable Box Connection 7 Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp 7 Digital TV - Caption 17 Lock - Copyright 2000 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved. Mode 18 Troubleshooting Chart 19 Read these instructions completely before operating TV. Set-Top (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection 8 Main Menu 9 Remote Control Buttons 9 Remote Control Guide 9 Main Menu...
... 3 Specifications 3 Installation 4 Television Location 4 Optional Cable Connections 4 AC Power Supply Cord 4 Cable / Antenna Connection 5 Optional Equipment Connections 6 VCR Connection 6 VCR and Cable Box Connection 7 Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp 7 Digital TV - Caption 17 Lock - Copyright 2000 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved. Mode 18 Troubleshooting Chart 19 Read these instructions completely before operating TV. Set-Top (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection 8 Main Menu 9 Remote Control Buttons 9 Remote Control Guide 9 Main Menu...
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... PureFlatTM picture tube. Model Number Serial Number Care and Cleaning Screen (Turn TV Off) r Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner with water or a mild detergent solution. Cabinet and Remote Control r For cabinets and remote control, use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Specifications Power Source CT-20SX10 (1.7A) CT-24SX10 (2.2A) CT-27SX10 (2.3A) 120V AC, 60Hz Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Component Input...
... PureFlatTM picture tube. Model Number Serial Number Care and Cleaning Screen (Turn TV Off) r Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner with water or a mild detergent solution. Cabinet and Remote Control r For cabinets and remote control, use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Specifications Power Source CT-20SX10 (1.7A) CT-24SX10 (2.2A) CT-27SX10 (2.3A) 120V AC, 60Hz Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Component Input...
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... apparatus. For best results: r Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. CAUTION: Use this television receiver only with an optional stand or entertainment center. Optional Cable Connections Shielded audio and video cables should be used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to children, never place your dealer for available options. AC Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE...
... apparatus. For best results: r Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. CAUTION: Use this television receiver only with an optional stand or entertainment center. Optional Cable Connections Shielded audio and video cables should be used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to children, never place your dealer for available options. AC Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE...
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... of TV Incoming Cable from Cable Company Note: A cable converter box may be set to TV mode in the SETUP menu. 5 For best reception an outdoor antenna is required. r Antenna Mode must change to TV. 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is recommended. Antenna users must be required for compatibility requirements. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company for proper reception. Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Cable Preset Cable Mode is required. Cable / Antenna Connection INSTALLATION For...
... of TV Incoming Cable from Cable Company Note: A cable converter box may be set to TV mode in the SETUP menu. 5 For best reception an outdoor antenna is required. r Antenna Mode must change to TV. 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is recommended. Antenna users must be required for compatibility requirements. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company for proper reception. Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Cable Preset Cable Mode is required. Cable / Antenna Connection INSTALLATION For...
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... a stationary fixed image. Y R VIDEO PB L L L PR R R R ANT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT INPUT INPUT VIDEOINPUT 1 2 TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 3 CABLES NOT SUPPLIED S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R HPJ TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV Incoming Cable Procedure 1. Select the Video mode by observing the following steps: A. Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. This background image is viewable on normal programs in actual use is not an operating defect and as such is not designed to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks. 2. Turn the power off when...
... a stationary fixed image. Y R VIDEO PB L L L PR R R R ANT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT INPUT INPUT VIDEOINPUT 1 2 TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 3 CABLES NOT SUPPLIED S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R HPJ TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV Incoming Cable Procedure 1. Select the Video mode by observing the following steps: A. Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. This background image is viewable on normal programs in actual use is not an operating defect and as such is not designed to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks. 2. Turn the power off when...
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... operate the VCR and cable box. Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp) Connect to desired level. 4. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be programmed with supplied codes to view. Audio Adjustments 1. Select TV SPEAKERS ON from the TV. Adjust TV volume to an external audio amplifier input for listening through a stereo system. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled from AUDIO menu. 2. Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu. 6. Video or Video connecti on the back of VCR. 4. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel using the A/V input jacks 1. Using...
... operate the VCR and cable box. Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp) Connect to desired level. 4. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be programmed with supplied codes to view. Audio Adjustments 1. Select TV SPEAKERS ON from the TV. Adjust TV volume to an external audio amplifier input for listening through a stereo system. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled from AUDIO menu. 2. Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu. 6. Video or Video connecti on the back of VCR. 4. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel using the A/V input jacks 1. Using...
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... Separate component color inputs provide luminance and color separation. TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER L-AUDIO-R DIGITAL OUTPUT Y PB PR R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO NTSC OUTPUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ON BACK OF TV S-VIDEO Y R VIDEO PB L L L PR R R R ANT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT INPUT INPUT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 TO AUDIO AMP Notes: r There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or a DVD player to 480i output mode. r Select...
... Separate component color inputs provide luminance and color separation. TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER L-AUDIO-R DIGITAL OUTPUT Y PB PR R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO NTSC OUTPUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ON BACK OF TV S-VIDEO Y R VIDEO PB L L L PR R R R ANT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT INPUT INPUT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 TO AUDIO AMP Notes: r There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or a DVD player to 480i output mode. r Select...
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... CH Remote Control Guide The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with this TV. 9 Press the CH pq to highlight submenus. 6. Main Menu Main Menu MAIN MENU Procedures 1. Press the VOL u button to select desired submenu. 7. Press the CH pq buttons to select or adjust submenu. 8. Press the VOL tu button to select desired icon features. 5. Press the ACTION button on the remote control to display icon...
... CH Remote Control Guide The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with this TV. 9 Press the CH pq to highlight submenus. 6. Main Menu Main Menu MAIN MENU Procedures 1. Press the VOL u button to select desired submenu. 7. Press the CH pq buttons to select or adjust submenu. 8. Press the VOL tu button to select desired icon features. 5. Press the ACTION button on the remote control to display icon...
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... only.) AUDIO r MODE - MANUAL PROGRAM - CC MODE - Select SET to maintain a comfortable listening level. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode). Increase or decrease the bass response. Automatically adjust volume to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable Box or other information. r ON - CHAN (Program Channels) CC (Closed Captioning) OTHER ADJ. AUDIO ADJ. (Adjustments) OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) SURROUND SPEAKERS SET UP r Select English, Spanish, or French menu. Manually add or delete channels from memory. Select C1 or...
... only.) AUDIO r MODE - MANUAL PROGRAM - CC MODE - Select SET to maintain a comfortable listening level. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode). Increase or decrease the bass response. Automatically adjust volume to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable Box or other information. r ON - CHAN (Program Channels) CC (Closed Captioning) OTHER ADJ. AUDIO ADJ. (Adjustments) OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) SURROUND SPEAKERS SET UP r Select English, Spanish, or French menu. Manually add or delete channels from memory. Select C1 or...
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... day of picture. PICTURE rrrrrr COLOR - Adjust desired color intensity. PICTURE - r COLOR TEMP - r MANUAL CAPTION - Enter channel numbers and r captions manually. Label video connections for crisp detail. CHANNELS r CHANNEL SCAN - Select FAV (16 favorites) or ALL channels to factory default settings. Lock All Channels, Selected channels and Video or Game with the TV package. r Set timer to turn timer off. Adjust white balance to turn off at selected times, on selected channels, and on the television, pressing the RECALL button or changing channels). MAIN MENU...
... day of picture. PICTURE rrrrrr COLOR - Adjust desired color intensity. PICTURE - r COLOR TEMP - r MANUAL CAPTION - Enter channel numbers and r captions manually. Label video connections for crisp detail. CHANNELS r CHANNEL SCAN - Select FAV (16 favorites) or ALL channels to factory default settings. Lock All Channels, Selected channels and Video or Game with the TV package. r Set timer to turn timer off. Adjust white balance to turn off at selected times, on selected channels, and on the television, pressing the RECALL button or changing channels). MAIN MENU...
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... to change menu language to automatically program all channels with a signal. rr AUTO PROGRAM to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish), or FRANÇAIS (French). SET UP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SET UP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MODE K ENGLISH Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select: r MODE to manually add or delete channels. MANUAL PROGRAM to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. MODE K CABLE K AUTO PROGRAM K MANUAL PROGRAM...
... to change menu language to automatically program all channels with a signal. rr AUTO PROGRAM to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish), or FRANÇAIS (French). SET UP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SET UP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MODE K ENGLISH Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select: r MODE to manually add or delete channels. MANUAL PROGRAM to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. MODE K CABLE K AUTO PROGRAM K MANUAL PROGRAM...
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... r In SET UP Menu, select CC (Closed Caption). r Recommended set up to read the dialogue of video related information. r Press the MUTE button to deactivate the feature. For video related information to be in decoder that displays CC (Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or colored letters on the remote control is pressed. r Press the ACTION button to return to work. SPECIAL FEATURES CC (Closed Captioning) This television contains a built...
... r In SET UP Menu, select CC (Closed Caption). r Recommended set up to read the dialogue of video related information. r Press the MUTE button to deactivate the feature. For video related information to be in decoder that displays CC (Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or colored letters on the remote control is pressed. r Press the ACTION button to return to work. SPECIAL FEATURES CC (Closed Captioning) This television contains a built...
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... SET UP Menu, under OTHER ADJ. r Press t or u button to adjust the tilt adjustment bar until it is moved to display the GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION sub-menu. AUTO POWER ON OFF K GEOMAGNETIC CORR K K GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION MENU ( FOR MODELS CT-27SX10 OR CT-F2910X ONLY) GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION l K TO ADJUST PRESS ACTION TO EXIT Note: Geomagnetic Correction may be required at the same time as the Cable box...
... SET UP Menu, under OTHER ADJ. r Press t or u button to adjust the tilt adjustment bar until it is moved to display the GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION sub-menu. AUTO POWER ON OFF K GEOMAGNETIC CORR K K GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION MENU ( FOR MODELS CT-27SX10 OR CT-F2910X ONLY) GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION l K TO ADJUST PRESS ACTION TO EXIT Note: Geomagnetic Correction may be required at the same time as the Cable box...
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... FEATURES Sleep In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn TV off in CLOCK SET to operate TIMER features. OFF TIME - - : - - Note: TIME must be cancelled. ENTER CHANNEL - - - If the OFF time is selected or if a key is OFF or ON. SET NO K SET TIME FIRST Turn Off After 90 Minutes The TV automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes will switch to turn off timer. NO K Timer 1 and Timer 2 In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to the selected channel at selected times, on selected channels...
... FEATURES Sleep In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn TV off in CLOCK SET to operate TIMER features. OFF TIME - - : - - Note: TIME must be cancelled. ENTER CHANNEL - - - If the OFF time is selected or if a key is OFF or ON. SET NO K SET TIME FIRST Turn Off After 90 Minutes The TV automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes will switch to turn off timer. NO K Timer 1 and Timer 2 In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to the selected channel at selected times, on selected channels...
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... detail. r PICTURE - Reset all picture adjustments to suit personal preferences. COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL NO K Other Adjustments In Picture menu under VIDEO ADJ. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE Video Adjustments In Picture menu under OTHER ADJ. r TINT - Adjusts clarity of picture. select: r COLOR TEMP to increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to factory default settings. K COLOR TEMP NORMAL 16 r SHARPNESS - r BRIGHTNESS - OTHER ADJ. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ OTHER ADJ. Adjusts desired color intensity. Adjusts natural...
... detail. r PICTURE - Reset all picture adjustments to suit personal preferences. COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL NO K Other Adjustments In Picture menu under VIDEO ADJ. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE Video Adjustments In Picture menu under OTHER ADJ. r TINT - Adjusts clarity of picture. select: r COLOR TEMP to increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to factory default settings. K COLOR TEMP NORMAL 16 r SHARPNESS - r BRIGHTNESS - OTHER ADJ. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ OTHER ADJ. Adjusts desired color intensity. Adjusts natural...
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r CHANNEL SCAN ALL to label video input connections for onscreen display. CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION K MANUAL CAPTION INPUT LABEL K 17 r INPUT LABEL to scan all channels when using the CH up to enter numbers and captions manually. CHANNELS SPECIAL FEATURES Favorites In CHANNELS menu under CAPTION select: r MANUAL CAPTION to 16 favorite channels. CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION K CHANNEL SCAN ALL ENTER CHANNEL 3 FAVORITE CHANNELS 3 K K TO ADD TO DELETE Caption In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select: r CHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter up /down buttons.
r CHANNEL SCAN ALL to label video input connections for onscreen display. CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION K MANUAL CAPTION INPUT LABEL K 17 r INPUT LABEL to scan all channels when using the CH up to enter numbers and captions manually. CHANNELS SPECIAL FEATURES Favorites In CHANNELS menu under CAPTION select: r MANUAL CAPTION to 16 favorite channels. CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION K CHANNEL SCAN ALL ENTER CHANNEL 3 FAVORITE CHANNELS 3 K K TO ADD TO DELETE Caption In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select: r CHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter up /down buttons.
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...: Use a code that is easy to CHANGE CODE. l CHANNEL - To lock channels 3, 4 and video inputs. r CHANGE CODE - Note: If in a safe place. If ALWAYS is selected, the message PG (Parent Guard) displays in the upper right corner of the television screen Unlock LOCK SET by a qualified technician in order to choose: l OFF - LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: U.S. In MODE submenu select: r LOCK SET to clear the LOCK setup. To lock up to change to remember or record it in CHANGE CODE you...
...: Use a code that is easy to CHANGE CODE. l CHANNEL - To lock channels 3, 4 and video inputs. r CHANGE CODE - Note: If in a safe place. If ALWAYS is selected, the message PG (Parent Guard) displays in the upper right corner of the television screen Unlock LOCK SET by a qualified technician in order to choose: l OFF - LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: U.S. In MODE submenu select: r LOCK SET to clear the LOCK setup. To lock up to change to remember or record it in CHANGE CODE you...
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... 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 No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Change CC (Closed Captioning) from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles, and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check TV SPEAKERS on Screen Normal Audio Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 19 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART...
... 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 No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Change CC (Closed Captioning) from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles, and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check TV SPEAKERS on Screen Normal Audio Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 19 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART...