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Refer servicing to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are a risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside . FCC CAUTION: ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS TV RECEIVER NOT ... APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to qualified service personnel. ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES BOTH A CATHODE RAY TUBE (CRT) AND OTHER COMPONENTS THAT CONTAIN LEAD. DISPOSAL OF THESE MATERIALS MAY...
Refer servicing to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are a risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside . FCC CAUTION: ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS TV RECEIVER NOT ... APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to qualified service personnel. ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES BOTH A CATHODE RAY TUBE (CRT) AND OTHER COMPONENTS THAT CONTAIN LEAD. DISPOSAL OF THESE MATERIALS MAY...
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... Cleaning 2 Specifications 2 Installation 3 Television Location 3 Optional Cable Connections 3 AC Power Supply Cord 3 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Feature Chart 4 Optional Equipment Connections 5 VCR 5 Front Control Panel 5 Amplifier (TO AUDIO AMP 6 Remote Control Operation 7 Mode Operational Key Chart 8 Programming the Remote 10 Programming With a Code 10 Programming Without a Code 10 Component Codes 11 Icon Menu Navigation 13 Main Menu Icons 14 Icon Menus 14 Icon Menu Operation 15 Set Up 15 Picture 17 Timer 18 Audio 19 Channels 21 Lock 21 V-Chip Menu Operation 22...
... Cleaning 2 Specifications 2 Installation 3 Television Location 3 Optional Cable Connections 3 AC Power Supply Cord 3 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Feature Chart 4 Optional Equipment Connections 5 VCR 5 Front Control Panel 5 Amplifier (TO AUDIO AMP 6 Remote Control Operation 7 Mode Operational Key Chart 8 Programming the Remote 10 Programming With a Code 10 Programming Without a Code 10 Component Codes 11 Icon Menu Navigation 13 Main Menu Icons 14 Icon Menus 14 Icon Menu Operation 15 Set Up 15 Picture 17 Timer 18 Audio 19 Channels 21 Lock 21 V-Chip Menu Operation 22...
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... Record The model and serial number of the television. customers is designed to change without notice or obligation. 2 l Note: Do not spray any type of theft or loss. UHF-56; CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Your new Panasonic Tau television is available at the factory for U.S. r Do not use a soft cloth dampened with a soft clean cloth. Specifications Power Source CT-20SX12D (1.4A) Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks S-Video Input Jacks 120V...
... Record The model and serial number of the television. customers is designed to change without notice or obligation. 2 l Note: Do not spray any type of theft or loss. UHF-56; CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Your new Panasonic Tau television is available at the factory for U.S. r Do not use a soft cloth dampened with a soft clean cloth. Specifications Power Source CT-20SX12D (1.4A) Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks S-Video Input Jacks 120V...
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... your television. Antenna Connection • For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is capable of being tilted by the manufacturer, or sold with your component connectors. Installation INSTALLATION Television Location Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of your local cable company. r Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers. When a cart is preset at the factory. AC Power Supply Cord...
... your television. Antenna Connection • For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is capable of being tilted by the manufacturer, or sold with your component connectors. Installation INSTALLATION Television Location Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of your local cable company. r Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers. When a cart is preset at the factory. AC Power Supply Cord...
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... be limited by Warranty. Continuous viewing of stationary images such as a "shadow image" viewable on the screen. FEATURE CHART A/V JACKS AUDIO SPECIAL FEATURES Feature Chart CT-20SX12D MODEL FEATURES MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR CLOSED CAPTIONING V-CHIP CAPABILITY 75 OHM INPUT VIDEO NORM AUDIO NORM STEREO AI SOUND BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE SURROUND NUMBER OF SPEAKERS A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) AUDIO OUT S-VHS INPUT HEADPHONE JACK r r r r r r r r r r 2 2 (2/1) r r r IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.
... be limited by Warranty. Continuous viewing of stationary images such as a "shadow image" viewable on the screen. FEATURE CHART A/V JACKS AUDIO SPECIAL FEATURES Feature Chart CT-20SX12D MODEL FEATURES MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR CLOSED CAPTIONING V-CHIP CAPABILITY 75 OHM INPUT VIDEO NORM AUDIO NORM STEREO AI SOUND BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE SURROUND NUMBER OF SPEAKERS A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) AUDIO OUT S-VHS INPUT HEADPHONE JACK r r r r r r r r r r 2 2 (2/1) r r r IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.
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... Control Panel Use the front panel of the television to use the Audio/Video input jacks (some models) for 1/8" headphone plug. CABLES NOT SUPPLIED VCR VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R ANT IN ANT OUT Jack used to use the TV without remote or to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available. TV/VIDEO Press to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks. Optional Equipment Connections VCR Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to operate the VCR. See the optional equipment manual for 1/8" headphone plug HPJ t INPUT 2 VIDEO L AUDIO...
... Control Panel Use the front panel of the television to use the Audio/Video input jacks (some models) for 1/8" headphone plug. CABLES NOT SUPPLIED VCR VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R ANT IN ANT OUT Jack used to use the TV without remote or to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available. TV/VIDEO Press to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks. Optional Equipment Connections VCR Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to operate the VCR. See the optional equipment manual for 1/8" headphone plug HPJ t INPUT 2 VIDEO L AUDIO...
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... the onscreen AUDIO menu. Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu. Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to control audio functions through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP outputs on back of television. External Amplifier TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV ANT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED S-VIDEO TO AUDIO AMP 2 INPUT 1 AUDIO R L VIDEO 6 l Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to match the television. Adjust amplifier volume to external speakers. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP...
... the onscreen AUDIO menu. Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu. Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to control audio functions through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP outputs on back of television. External Amplifier TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV ANT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED S-VIDEO TO AUDIO AMP 2 INPUT 1 AUDIO R L VIDEO 6 l Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to match the television. Adjust amplifier volume to external speakers. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP...
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... adjust TV sound and navigate in menus. CH Press to select TV, Video mode or FM mode. Press to access menus. Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs. Remote Control Operation REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION POWER POWER Press to turn the light off and on by pushing in and up near arrow. TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD Press to mute sound. EXIT MUTE Press to select remote operation. RECALL Press to select any channel. EUR511502 DBS functions button. GUIDE DBS functions button. Press to display...
... adjust TV sound and navigate in menus. CH Press to select TV, Video mode or FM mode. Press to access menus. Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs. Remote Control Operation REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION POWER POWER Press to turn the light off and on by pushing in and up near arrow. TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD Press to mute sound. EXIT MUTE Press to select remote operation. RECALL Press to select any channel. EUR511502 DBS functions button. GUIDE DBS functions button. Press to display...
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... 1 DIGIT 2 DIGIT 3 DIGIT 4 DIGIT 5 DIGIT 6 DIGIT 7 DIGIT 8 DIGIT 9 DIGIT 0 PREVIOUS CHAN OR VIDEO MODE - - INFO DBS EXIT DBS GUIDE DIGIT 1 DIGIT 2 DIGIT 3 DIGIT 4 DIGIT 5 DIGIT 6 DIGIT 7 DIGIT 8 DIGIT 9 DIGIT 0 PREVIOUS DBS CHANNEL - - 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 - 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). DBS MODE POWER TV MUTE TV INPUT SWITCH...
... 1 DIGIT 2 DIGIT 3 DIGIT 4 DIGIT 5 DIGIT 6 DIGIT 7 DIGIT 8 DIGIT 9 DIGIT 0 PREVIOUS CHAN OR VIDEO MODE - - INFO DBS EXIT DBS GUIDE DIGIT 1 DIGIT 2 DIGIT 3 DIGIT 4 DIGIT 5 DIGIT 6 DIGIT 7 DIGIT 8 DIGIT 9 DIGIT 0 PREVIOUS DBS CHANNEL - - 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 - 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). DBS MODE POWER TV MUTE TV INPUT SWITCH...
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... component. Helpful Hints: Unsuccessful Code If the component does not operate with or without a code for VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with the Remote Control, repeat the procedure using the component function buttons for the component. ACTION • Press and POWER together, for the code. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on the Remote Control VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. • Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control numeric keypad (0 ~ 9 buttons...
... component. Helpful Hints: Unsuccessful Code If the component does not operate with or without a code for VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with the Remote Control, repeat the procedure using the component function buttons for the component. ACTION • Press and POWER together, for the code. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on the Remote Control VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. • Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control numeric keypad (0 ~ 9 buttons...
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... SET TIME ANT (TV or CABLE) AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER CC MODE REFER TO PAGE 15 16 rrrrrrrr AUDIO NORM BASS TREBLE BALANCE MODE (STEREO, SAP or MONO) AI SOUND SURROUND TV SPEAKERS r SLEEP TIMER r PROGRAM TIMER REFER TO PAGE 18 rrrrrr NORMAL COLOR TINT, BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE, SHARPNESS REFER TO PAGE 19 20 REFER TO PAGE 17 r MANUAL CAPTION REFER TO PAGE 21 r GAME GUARD V-CHIP OPERATION REFER TO PAGE 21 22 14 l MAIN MENU ICONS Main Menu...
... SET TIME ANT (TV or CABLE) AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER CC MODE REFER TO PAGE 15 16 rrrrrrrr AUDIO NORM BASS TREBLE BALANCE MODE (STEREO, SAP or MONO) AI SOUND SURROUND TV SPEAKERS r SLEEP TIMER r PROGRAM TIMER REFER TO PAGE 18 rrrrrr NORMAL COLOR TINT, BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE, SHARPNESS REFER TO PAGE 19 20 REFER TO PAGE 17 r MANUAL CAPTION REFER TO PAGE 21 r GAME GUARD V-CHIP OPERATION REFER TO PAGE 21 22 14 l MAIN MENU ICONS Main Menu...
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... the same time as the Cable box or other components or select OFF. Note: While in OFF mode, press MUTE button to select OFF or SET. For video related information to be in decoder that displays CC (Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or colored letters on black background). For other information. SET - F G TO ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER 1 23 K TO ADD CHANNEL J TO DELETE CHANNEL Note: CH Use CH and or Remote numeric...
... the same time as the Cable box or other components or select OFF. Note: While in OFF mode, press MUTE button to select OFF or SET. For video related information to be in decoder that displays CC (Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or colored letters on black background). For other information. SET - F G TO ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER 1 23 K TO ADD CHANNEL J TO DELETE CHANNEL Note: CH Use CH and or Remote numeric...
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r BASS - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is not available in VIDEO mode). ICON MENU OPERATION AUDIO AUDIO NORM NO BASS 31 TREBLE 31 BALANCE 31 MODE STEREO SAP MONO AI SOUND ON SURROUND TV SPEAKERS ON OFF r Press VOL to factory default settings. r TREBLE - Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. (AI sound is weak). Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE adjustments to select SET or NO. Increase or decrease the...
r BASS - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is not available in VIDEO mode). ICON MENU OPERATION AUDIO AUDIO NORM NO BASS 31 TREBLE 31 BALANCE 31 MODE STEREO SAP MONO AI SOUND ON SURROUND TV SPEAKERS ON OFF r Press VOL to factory default settings. r TREBLE - Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. (AI sound is weak). Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE adjustments to select SET or NO. Increase or decrease the...
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r TV SPEAKERS - r OFF & Variable Audio Out - r OFF & Fixed Audio Out - ICON MENU OPERATION AUDIO (contd.) r SURROUND - Enhances audio response when listening to select ON or OFF. AUDIO AUDIO NORM NO BASS 31 TREBLE 31 BALANCE 31 MODE STEREO SAP MONO AI SOUND ON SURROUND TV SPEAKERS ON OFF r Press VOL to stereo. TV speakers off - audio adjustable by the external amplifier only. 20 l TV speakers operate normally. TV speakers off - audio adjustable by television. In Audio menu under SPEAKERS AUDIO AUDIO NORM NO BASS 31 TREBLE 31...
r TV SPEAKERS - r OFF & Variable Audio Out - r OFF & Fixed Audio Out - ICON MENU OPERATION AUDIO (contd.) r SURROUND - Enhances audio response when listening to select ON or OFF. AUDIO AUDIO NORM NO BASS 31 TREBLE 31 BALANCE 31 MODE STEREO SAP MONO AI SOUND ON SURROUND TV SPEAKERS ON OFF r Press VOL to stereo. TV speakers off - audio adjustable by the external amplifier only. 20 l TV speakers operate normally. TV speakers off - audio adjustable by television. In Audio menu under SPEAKERS AUDIO AUDIO NORM NO BASS 31 TREBLE 31...
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...?. Note: If a blocked channel or video input is easy to your code, LOCK will unlock in a safe place). Notes: • If you do not remember your local TV guide). MOVIES STATUS HOW LONG? Turns Lock function off. CH r Press to select characters. r OFF - ICON MENU OPERATION CHANNEL CAPTION ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER 11 ENTER CAPTION K P B S F TO MOVE G CURSOR JK TO SELECT CHARACTER r Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to remember and...
...?. Note: If a blocked channel or video input is easy to your code, LOCK will unlock in a safe place). Notes: • If you do not remember your local TV guide). MOVIES STATUS HOW LONG? Turns Lock function off. CH r Press to select characters. r OFF - ICON MENU OPERATION CHANNEL CAPTION ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER 11 ENTER CAPTION K P B S F TO MOVE G CURSOR JK TO SELECT CHARACTER r Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to remember and...
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... the rating limit set by either reprogramming or turning the TV off . U.S. r Press VOL or VOL to block various types of TV programs. LOCK GAME GUARD U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to select U.S. OFF YES TV-Y -T-V--Y- -7- - -F-V TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA V S L US TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? V-CHIP MENU OPERATION V-CHIP Menu Operation Note: Refer to display U.S TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART. After entering your four-digit secret code to override rating blocks, you enter your code, all locks and rating blocks...
... the rating limit set by either reprogramming or turning the TV off . U.S. r Press VOL or VOL to block various types of TV programs. LOCK GAME GUARD U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to select U.S. OFF YES TV-Y -T-V--Y- -7- - -F-V TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA V S L US TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? V-CHIP MENU OPERATION V-CHIP Menu Operation Note: Refer to display U.S TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART. After entering your four-digit secret code to override rating blocks, you enter your code, all locks and rating blocks...
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... or ALWAYS. r Press VOL to move between different ratings. Mature audiences only. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. V-CHIP MENU OPERATION U.S. TV Programs Menu Chart (contd.) US TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? r Use VOL or VOL to select ratings you to older children. LOCK GAME GUARD U.S. CH r Press to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
... or ALWAYS. r Press VOL to move between different ratings. Mature audiences only. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. V-CHIP MENU OPERATION U.S. TV Programs Menu Chart (contd.) US TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? r Use VOL or VOL to select ratings you to older children. LOCK GAME GUARD U.S. CH r Press to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
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... Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. 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 Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 27 l AUDIO...
... Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. 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 Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 27 l AUDIO...
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... or retained images on the picture tube resulting from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by the warrantor, or failures which result from viewing fixed images (including...
... or retained images on the picture tube resulting from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by the warrantor, or failures which result from viewing fixed images (including...
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... 14 Installation 3 L Limited Warranty 28 Limited Warranty Canada 31 Lock 21 M Main Menu Icons 14 Manual Caption 21 Manual Program 16 Mode Operational Key Chart 8 Mono 19 N Normal 17 O Optional Cable Connections 3 P Picture 17 Program Timer 18 Programming the Remote 10 R Rating Systems for Canada 25 Remote Control Operation 7 S SAP 19 Screen 2 Set Time 15 Set Up 15 Sharpness 17 Sleep Timer 18 Speakers 20 Specifications 2 Stereo 19 Surround 20 T Television Location 3 Time 15 Timer 18 Tint 17 Treble 19 Troubleshooting Chart 27 TV or Cable 15 TV Speakers 20 U U.S. Movies Menu...
... 14 Installation 3 L Limited Warranty 28 Limited Warranty Canada 31 Lock 21 M Main Menu Icons 14 Manual Caption 21 Manual Program 16 Mode Operational Key Chart 8 Mono 19 N Normal 17 O Optional Cable Connections 3 P Picture 17 Program Timer 18 Programming the Remote 10 R Rating Systems for Canada 25 Remote Control Operation 7 S SAP 19 Screen 2 Set Time 15 Set Up 15 Sharpness 17 Sleep Timer 18 Speakers 20 Specifications 2 Stereo 19 Surround 20 T Television Location 3 Time 15 Timer 18 Tint 17 Treble 19 Troubleshooting Chart 27 TV or Cable 15 TV Speakers 20 U U.S. Movies Menu...