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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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... EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 1 No userserviceable parts inside the product are in the papers with the appliance. The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are a risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO...
... EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 1 No userserviceable parts inside the product are in the papers with the appliance. The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are a risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO...
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... Control Buttons 9 Remote Control Guide 9 Main Menu Feature Chart 10 Special Features 12 Menu Languages 12 Program Channels 12 Closed Captioning 13 Other Adjustments 14 Sleep Timer 15 Timer 1 and Timer 2 15 Picture - 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 6 VCR Connection 6 VCR and Cable Box Connection 7 Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp 7 Digital TV...
... Control Buttons 9 Remote Control Guide 9 Main Menu Feature Chart 10 Special Features 12 Menu Languages 12 Program Channels 12 Closed Captioning 13 Other Adjustments 14 Sleep Timer 15 Timer 1 and Timer 2 15 Picture - 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 6 VCR Connection 6 VCR and Cable Box Connection 7 Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp 7 Digital TV...
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...-27SX10 (2.3A) 120V AC, 60Hz Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Component Input (Y / PB / PR) S-Video Input Jacks VHF-12; Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Cabinet and Remote Control r For cabinets and remote control, use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products. You should note the model and serial number in the event of the TV. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to change without notice or obligation. 3
...-27SX10 (2.3A) 120V AC, 60Hz Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Component Input (Y / PB / PR) S-Video Input Jacks VHF-12; Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Cabinet and Remote Control r For cabinets and remote control, use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products. You should note the model and serial number in the event of the TV. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to change without notice or obligation. 3
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.... 4 Optional Cable Connections Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. AC Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. r Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. Inadequate ventilation may reduce remote control transmitting range. For best results: r Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. r Avoid long cables to be used with the...
.... 4 Optional Cable Connections Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. AC Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. r Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. Inadequate ventilation may reduce remote control transmitting range. For best results: r Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. r Avoid long cables to be used with the...
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... Cable Company Note: A cable converter box may be set to TV mode in the SETUP menu. 5 r Antenna Mode must change to TV. 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is preset at the factory. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company for proper reception. Cable / Antenna Connection INSTALLATION For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is recommended. Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Cable Preset Cable Mode is required. Antenna users must be required for compatibility requirements. For best...
... Cable Company Note: A cable converter box may be set to TV mode in the SETUP menu. 5 r Antenna Mode must change to TV. 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is preset at the factory. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company for proper reception. Cable / Antenna Connection INSTALLATION For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is recommended. Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Cable Preset Cable Mode is required. Antenna users must be required for compatibility requirements. For best...
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... 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 pressing TV/VIDEO button. 3. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R with S-VIDEO connection. Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to select VIDEO 3 input mode. Turn the power off when not in the form of time. 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...
... 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 pressing TV/VIDEO button. 3. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R with S-VIDEO connection. Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to select VIDEO 3 input mode. Turn the power off when not in the form of time. 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...
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...See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Cable box RF out. 2. Select TV SPEAKERS ON from AUDIO menu. 6. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel using the A/V input jacks 1. Turn the VCR ON. 3. Tune the VCR to view. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on . Set amplifier volume to desired level. 4. Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu. 2. VCR and Cable Box Connection OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Follow this diagram...
...See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Cable box RF out. 2. Select TV SPEAKERS ON from AUDIO menu. 6. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel using the A/V input jacks 1. Turn the VCR ON. 3. Tune the VCR to view. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on . Set amplifier volume to desired level. 4. Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu. 2. VCR and Cable Box Connection OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Follow this diagram...
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... Digital TV - 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. 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. r Select DTV-STB to the back of your TV. Separate component color...
... Digital TV - 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. 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. r Select DTV-STB to the back of your TV. Separate component color...
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... tu button to select or adjust submenu. 8. Press the VOL tu button to highlight the desired icon. 3. Press the ACTION button repeatedly to select desired icon features. 5. Remote Control Buttons Remote ACTION / Navigation Button CH VOL VOL CH Remote Control Guide The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with this TV. 9 Press the CH pq buttons to exit menus. Press the CH pq to display Main Menu...
... tu button to select or adjust submenu. 8. Press the VOL tu button to highlight the desired icon. 3. Press the ACTION button repeatedly to select desired icon features. 5. Remote Control Buttons Remote ACTION / Navigation Button CH VOL VOL CH Remote Control Guide The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with this TV. 9 Press the CH pq buttons to exit menus. Press the CH pq to display Main Menu...
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... & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT - r MODE - Automatically program channels r having a signal into memory. Select SET to factory default. Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is pressed. NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable Box or other information. TV speakers operate normally. r TV speakers off - AUTO PROGRAM - r CC ON MUTE - Select C1 or C2 for Closed Captioning r display when the remote MUTE button is rrrr weak.) BASS - Special adjustment option...
... & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT - r MODE - Automatically program channels r having a signal into memory. Select SET to factory default. Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is pressed. NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable Box or other information. TV speakers operate normally. r TV speakers off - AUTO PROGRAM - r CC ON MUTE - Select C1 or C2 for Closed Captioning r display when the remote MUTE button is rrrr weak.) BASS - Special adjustment option...
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...- Lock All Channels, Selected channels and Video or Game with the TV package. r Set timer to be set to factory default settings. BRIGHTNESS - SHARPNESS - r Set one or both timers to automatically turn timer off at selected times, on selected channels, and on the television, pressing the RECALL button or changing channels). Adjust clarity of picture. Enter channel numbers and r captions manually. Label video connections for crisp detail. r MANUAL CAPTION - Reset all picture adjustments to use Timer features). Select NO to turn television on and off . MAIN MENU...
...- Lock All Channels, Selected channels and Video or Game with the TV package. r Set timer to be set to factory default settings. BRIGHTNESS - SHARPNESS - r Set one or both timers to automatically turn timer off at selected times, on selected channels, and on the television, pressing the RECALL button or changing channels). Adjust clarity of picture. Enter channel numbers and r captions manually. Label video connections for crisp detail. r MANUAL CAPTION - Reset all picture adjustments to use Timer features). Select NO to turn television on and off . MAIN MENU...
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... select: r MODE to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish), or FRANÇAIS (French). MODE K CABLE K AUTO PROGRAM K MANUAL PROGRAM 12 SPECIAL FEATURES Special Features SET UP Menu Languages In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA / LANGUE to change menu language to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. SET UP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SET UP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MANUAL PROGRAM to automatically program all channels with a signal. rr AUTO PROGRAM...
... select: r MODE to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish), or FRANÇAIS (French). MODE K CABLE K AUTO PROGRAM K MANUAL PROGRAM 12 SPECIAL FEATURES Special Features SET UP Menu Languages In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA / LANGUE to change menu language to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. SET UP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SET UP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MANUAL PROGRAM to automatically program all channels with a signal. rr AUTO PROGRAM...
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The program viewed must be in decoder that displays CC (Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or colored letters on the remote control is pressed. CC On Mute Activates the onscreen Closed Caption feature when the MUTE button on black background). Note: This feature only functions when the Closed Caption Mode is not desired. • C1 - r Recommended set up to submenu options, and exit menus. 13 Text...
The program viewed must be in decoder that displays CC (Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or colored letters on the remote control is pressed. CC On Mute Activates the onscreen Closed Caption feature when the MUTE button on black background). Note: This feature only functions when the Closed Caption Mode is not desired. • C1 - r Recommended set up to submenu options, and exit menus. 13 Text...
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... picture frame. 14 select GEOMAGNETIC CORR. (CORRECTION). 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 or other components or select OFF. SPECIAL FEATURES Other Adjustments In SETUP Menu under OTHER ADJ. r Press t or u button to adjust...
... picture frame. 14 select GEOMAGNETIC CORR. (CORRECTION). 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 or other components or select OFF. SPECIAL FEATURES Other Adjustments In SETUP Menu under OTHER ADJ. r Press t or u button to adjust...
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... Minutes The TV automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes will switch to the selected channel at selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days. TIMER SPECIAL FEATURES Sleep In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn TV off at the selected time set in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Note: TIME must be cancelled. NO K Timer 1 and Timer 2 In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to turn the television on and off in the TIMER. 15 Select NO to operate TIMER features. OFF...
... Minutes The TV automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes will switch to the selected channel at selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days. TIMER SPECIAL FEATURES Sleep In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn TV off at the selected time set in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Note: TIME must be cancelled. NO K Timer 1 and Timer 2 In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to turn the television on and off in the TIMER. 15 Select NO to operate TIMER features. OFF...
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... areas of picture. r SHARPNESS - select: r COLOR TEMP to increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to factory default settings. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. select: r COLOR - Adjusts natural flesh tones. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ OTHER ADJ. OTHER ADJ. r TINT - r NORMAL - Adjusts desired color intensity. r PICTURE - Reset all picture adjustments to suit personal preferences. r BRIGHTNESS - COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL NO K Other Adjustments In Picture menu under VIDEO ADJ. SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE Video Adjustments In Picture menu under OTHER...
... areas of picture. r SHARPNESS - select: r COLOR TEMP to increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to factory default settings. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. select: r COLOR - Adjusts natural flesh tones. PICTURE VIDEO ADJ OTHER ADJ. OTHER ADJ. r TINT - r NORMAL - Adjusts desired color intensity. r PICTURE - Reset all picture adjustments to suit personal preferences. r BRIGHTNESS - COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL NO K Other Adjustments In Picture menu under VIDEO ADJ. SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE Video Adjustments In Picture menu under OTHER...
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CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION K MANUAL CAPTION INPUT LABEL K 17 r INPUT LABEL to enter numbers and captions manually. CHANNELS SPECIAL FEATURES Favorites In CHANNELS menu under CAPTION select: r MANUAL CAPTION to label video input connections for onscreen display. 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 scan all channels when using the CH up to 16 favorite channels.
CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION K MANUAL CAPTION INPUT LABEL K 17 r INPUT LABEL to enter numbers and captions manually. CHANNELS SPECIAL FEATURES Favorites In CHANNELS menu under CAPTION select: r MANUAL CAPTION to label video input connections for onscreen display. 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 scan all channels when using the CH up to 16 favorite channels.
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... the V-CHIP Parental Lock manual provided with the TV package. 18 r BLOCK PROGRAMS - Use numeric keypad to change to four channels of the television screen Unlock LOCK SET by a qualified technician in CHANGE CODE you forget your four-digit secret code. Press the ACTION button to return to submenu, and to choose: l OFF - To lock all channels and video inputs. l GAME - To lock channels 3, 4 and video inputs. If ALWAYS is selected, the message PG (Parent Guard) displays in a safe...
... the V-CHIP Parental Lock manual provided with the TV package. 18 r BLOCK PROGRAMS - Use numeric keypad to change to four channels of the television screen Unlock LOCK SET by a qualified technician in CHANGE CODE you forget your four-digit secret code. Press the ACTION button to return to submenu, and to choose: l OFF - To lock all channels and video inputs. l GAME - To lock channels 3, 4 and video inputs. If ALWAYS is selected, the message PG (Parent Guard) displays in a safe...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...