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.... Set-Top Box or DVD Player Connection 7 Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP 7 Remote Control Operation 8 Mode Operational Key Chart 9 Programming the Remote 11 Programming With a Code 11 Programming Without a Code 11 Component Codes 12 Icon Menu Navigation 14 Main Menu Icons 15 Icon Menus 15 Icon Menu Operation 16 Set Up 16 Picture 18 Timer 18 Audio 19 Channels 21 Lock 22 V-Chip Menu Operation 23 U.S. All rights reserved. TV Programs 23 U.S. Movies 24 Rating Systems for Canada 26 Troubleshooting Chart 28 Limited Warranty 29 Customer Services Directory...
.... Set-Top Box or DVD Player Connection 7 Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP 7 Remote Control Operation 8 Mode Operational Key Chart 9 Programming the Remote 11 Programming With a Code 11 Programming Without a Code 11 Component Codes 12 Icon Menu Navigation 14 Main Menu Icons 15 Icon Menus 15 Icon Menu Operation 16 Set Up 16 Picture 18 Timer 18 Audio 19 Channels 21 Lock 22 V-Chip Menu Operation 23 U.S. All rights reserved. TV Programs 23 U.S. Movies 24 Rating Systems for Canada 26 Troubleshooting Chart 28 Limited Warranty 29 Customer Services Directory...
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... Ohms, Phono Jack Type S-Video (Y-C) Connector Specifications are located on the screen. UHF-56; It was thoroughly tested and tuned at www.prodreg.com/panasonic. Specifications Power Source CT-24SX12 (2.2 A) CT-24SX12U (2.2 A) CT-27SX12 (2.4 A) CT-27SX12U (2.4 A) Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks Component input (Y / PB / PR) S-Video Input Jacks 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; Product registration for best performance. Customer Record The model and serial number of -the-art picture quality and...
... Ohms, Phono Jack Type S-Video (Y-C) Connector Specifications are located on the screen. UHF-56; It was thoroughly tested and tuned at www.prodreg.com/panasonic. Specifications Power Source CT-24SX12 (2.2 A) CT-24SX12U (2.2 A) CT-27SX12 (2.4 A) CT-27SX12U (2.4 A) Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks Component input (Y / PB / PR) S-Video Input Jacks 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; Product registration for best performance. Customer Record The model and serial number of -the-art picture quality and...
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... Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. Keep away from Home Antenna 3 For best results: Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. Fluorescent lighting may cause internal component failure. Use with PANASONIC TY-27SX31P stand. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by...
... Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. Keep away from Home Antenna 3 For best results: Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. Fluorescent lighting may cause internal component failure. Use with PANASONIC TY-27SX31P stand. Cable Connection Connect the cable supplied by...
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... SURROUND AI SOUND BBE NUMBER OF SPEAKERS A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT) HEADPHONE JACK 22 33 (2/1) (2/1) 2 (1/1) 1 (1/0) 2 (1/1) 1 (1/0) A/V JACKS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS. The extended use . 4 Continuous viewing of stationary images such as letterbox pictures on standard screen TVs (with top/bottom bars), non-expanded standard (4:3) pictures on wide screen TVs (with side bars shown on normal programs. This type of irreversible picture tube deterioration...
... SURROUND AI SOUND BBE NUMBER OF SPEAKERS A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT) HEADPHONE JACK 22 33 (2/1) (2/1) 2 (1/1) 1 (1/0) 2 (1/1) 1 (1/0) A/V JACKS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS. The extended use . 4 Continuous viewing of stationary images such as letterbox pictures on standard screen TVs (with top/bottom bars), non-expanded standard (4:3) pictures on wide screen TVs (with side bars shown on normal programs. This type of irreversible picture tube deterioration...
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... used to adjust the tilt of the picture frame. IDIOMA/LANGUE - To automatically program all channels with a signal. TO ADJUST PRESS ACTION TO EXIT Press VOL or VOL to adjust the tilt adjustment bar until it is turned on the signal source. FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA AUTO SET UP GEOMAGNETIC CORR IDIOMA/LANGUE MODE AUTO PROGRAM K K ENGLISH K CABLE K PRESS ACTION TO EXIT Press VOL to display sub-menu. GEOMAGNETIC CORR - Auto Set Up Menu AUTO SET...
... used to adjust the tilt of the picture frame. IDIOMA/LANGUE - To automatically program all channels with a signal. TO ADJUST PRESS ACTION TO EXIT Press VOL or VOL to adjust the tilt adjustment bar until it is turned on the signal source. FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA AUTO SET UP GEOMAGNETIC CORR IDIOMA/LANGUE MODE AUTO PROGRAM K K ENGLISH K CABLE K PRESS ACTION TO EXIT Press VOL to display sub-menu. GEOMAGNETIC CORR - Auto Set Up Menu AUTO SET...
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... VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be used for connection with 480i devices such as a VCR, using the Y PB PR component video jacks and Audio L & R jacks. It is primarily intended for 1/8" headphone plug Procedure 1. INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R HPJ TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV Front Control Panel Use the front panel of the television to use the TV without remote or to the video inputs. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. 3. Connect equipment as instructed in equipment manual. S-VIDEO R R L VIDEO VIDEO OUT L AUDIO...
... VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be used for connection with 480i devices such as a VCR, using the Y PB PR component video jacks and Audio L & R jacks. It is primarily intended for 1/8" headphone plug Procedure 1. INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R HPJ TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV Front Control Panel Use the front panel of the television to use the TV without remote or to the video inputs. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. 3. Connect equipment as instructed in equipment manual. S-VIDEO R R L VIDEO VIDEO OUT L AUDIO...
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... DVD Player Connection Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to 480i output mode. Select DTV-STB to the back of your TV. Set amplifier volume to match the TV. 5. Adjust amplifier volume to minimum. 3. Audio Adjustments 1. Note: In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifier. TV set can receive 480i signal only. Adjust TV volume to external speakers. Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to desired level. 4. FRONT CONTROL PANEL Digital TV...
... DVD Player Connection Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to 480i output mode. Select DTV-STB to the back of your TV. Set amplifier volume to match the TV. 5. Adjust amplifier volume to minimum. 3. Audio Adjustments 1. Note: In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifier. TV set can receive 480i signal only. Adjust TV volume to external speakers. Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to desired level. 4. FRONT CONTROL PANEL Digital TV...
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... number (DBS mode only). GUIDE DBS functions button. PROG Press to mute sound. TV/VIDEO Press to previously viewed channel or video mode. R-TUNE Press to switch to select TV or Video mode. EUR511502 EUR7613Z10 SAP Press to select next or previous channel and navigate in menus. CH CH Press to access second audio program. TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD Press to display and cancel CC (Closed Caption). Press to select remote operation. RECALL Press to turn ON and OFF. REW PLAY FF...
... number (DBS mode only). GUIDE DBS functions button. PROG Press to mute sound. TV/VIDEO Press to previously viewed channel or video mode. R-TUNE Press to switch to select TV or Video mode. EUR511502 EUR7613Z10 SAP Press to select next or previous channel and navigate in menus. CH CH Press to access second audio program. TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD Press to display and cancel CC (Closed Caption). Press to select remote operation. RECALL Press to turn ON and OFF. REW PLAY FF...
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...DBS MODE POWER TV MUTE - INFO STB AUDIO TRACK DBS EXIT DBS GUIDE DBS PROG DIGIT 1 DIGIT 2 DIGIT 3 DIGIT 4 DIGIT 5 DIGIT 6 DIGIT 7 DIGIT 8 DIGIT 9 DIGIT 0 PREVIOUS DBS 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). 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 CH VCR CHANNEL UP - TV INPUT SWITCH CABLE CHANNEL UP CABLE CHANNEL DOWN TV VOL + TV...
...DBS MODE POWER TV MUTE - INFO STB AUDIO TRACK DBS EXIT DBS GUIDE DBS PROG DIGIT 1 DIGIT 2 DIGIT 3 DIGIT 4 DIGIT 5 DIGIT 6 DIGIT 7 DIGIT 8 DIGIT 9 DIGIT 0 PREVIOUS DBS 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). 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 CH VCR CHANNEL UP - TV INPUT SWITCH CABLE CHANNEL UP CABLE CHANNEL DOWN TV VOL + TV...
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... CHAN MODE - (TV or CABLE) AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM CC (CLOSED CAPTIONED) CC ON MUTE CC MODE OTHER ADJ. AI SOUND BBE SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT REFER TO PAGE 19 20 20 20 REFER TO PAGE VIDEO ADJ COLOR, TINT, BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE, 18 SHARPNESS OR NORMAL OTHER ADJ. AUTO POWER ON CHANNEL BANNER GEOMAGNETIC CORR REFER TO PAGE 16 16 17 17 CLOCK SET TIME DAY SLEEP...
... CHAN MODE - (TV or CABLE) AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM CC (CLOSED CAPTIONED) CC ON MUTE CC MODE OTHER ADJ. AI SOUND BBE SURROUND MODE SPEAKERS ON OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT REFER TO PAGE 19 20 20 20 REFER TO PAGE VIDEO ADJ COLOR, TINT, BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE, 18 SHARPNESS OR NORMAL OTHER ADJ. AUTO POWER ON CHANNEL BANNER GEOMAGNETIC CORR REFER TO PAGE 16 16 17 17 CLOCK SET TIME DAY SLEEP...
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.... MODE AUTO PROGRAM K CABLE K K MANUAL PROGRAM Press VOL to enter channel numbers. 16 IDIOMA/LANGUE (Menu Languages) In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to select English, Spanish or French. To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MODE K ENGLISH Press VOL to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French). ICON MENU OPERATION Icon Menu Operation SET UP Note: Refer to select TV or CABLE. SETUP...
.... MODE AUTO PROGRAM K CABLE K K MANUAL PROGRAM Press VOL to enter channel numbers. 16 IDIOMA/LANGUE (Menu Languages) In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to select English, Spanish or French. To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. SETUP IDIOMA/ LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. MODE K ENGLISH Press VOL to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French). ICON MENU OPERATION Icon Menu Operation SET UP Note: Refer to select TV or CABLE. SETUP...
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... select channel. Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is OFF or ON. OTHER ADJ. Increase or decrease the high frequency response. OFF TIME - - : - - Repeat for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. Audio ADJ. Increase or decrease the low frequency response. CH Press to select ENTER CHANNEL, then press VOL to select NO or SET. ICON MENU OPERATION TIMER (Contd.) Timer In TIMER menu, select timer to turn the television on selected...
... select channel. Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is OFF or ON. OTHER ADJ. Increase or decrease the high frequency response. OFF TIME - - : - - Repeat for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. Audio ADJ. Increase or decrease the low frequency response. CH Press to select ENTER CHANNEL, then press VOL to select NO or SET. ICON MENU OPERATION TIMER (Contd.) Timer In TIMER menu, select timer to turn the television on selected...
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... passages. AUDIO AUDIO ADJ. OTHER ADJ. TV speakers operate normally. K OFF & Fixed Audio Out - audio adjustable by television. Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode). AUDIO AUDIO ADJ. Enhances audio response when listening to select ON or OFF. TV speakers off - SURROUND SPEAKERS AI SOUND BBE ON OFF K Press VOL to stereo. Surround MODE - SURROUND SPEAKERS MODE OFF K Press VOL to select: ON - SURROUND ON SPEAKERS Press VOL to select ON...
... passages. AUDIO AUDIO ADJ. OTHER ADJ. TV speakers operate normally. K OFF & Fixed Audio Out - audio adjustable by television. Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode). AUDIO AUDIO ADJ. Enhances audio response when listening to select ON or OFF. TV speakers off - SURROUND SPEAKERS AI SOUND BBE ON OFF K Press VOL to stereo. Surround MODE - SURROUND SPEAKERS MODE OFF K Press VOL to select: ON - SURROUND ON SPEAKERS Press VOL to select ON...
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... MENU OPERATION LOCK Note: Refer to prevent video games and VCR tapes from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new code becomes the controlling code. Mode Lock Set Select LOCK SET to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? 12 HOURS Note: If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked channel or video input is selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must be blocked. If ALWAYS is selected, the message LOCKED displays...
... MENU OPERATION LOCK Note: Refer to prevent video games and VCR tapes from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new code becomes the controlling code. Mode Lock Set Select LOCK SET to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? 12 HOURS Note: If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked channel or video input is selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must be blocked. If ALWAYS is selected, the message LOCKED displays...
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... VOL to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? CH Press to display U.S TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART. TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED ACCESS CODE Note: If you to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field. YES or NO. SETTING: TV-Y TV-Y7 FV TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA V S L OFF K YES K K BASIC Press VOL to block various types of TV programs. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? DETAILED - TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to select BASIC or DETAILED. TV Programs Rating LOCK U.S. SETTING: TV-Y TV-Y7 FV TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA...
... VOL to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? CH Press to display U.S TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART. TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED ACCESS CODE Note: If you to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field. YES or NO. SETTING: TV-Y TV-Y7 FV TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA V S L OFF K YES K K BASIC Press VOL to block various types of TV programs. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? DETAILED - TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to select BASIC or DETAILED. TV Programs Rating LOCK U.S. SETTING: TV-Y TV-Y7 FV TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA...
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... U.S. Directed to select U.S. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: U. Press VOL or VOL to older children. LOCK U.S. TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? Mature audiences only. MOVIES This TV model features the "V-Chip technology" which allows you to display U.S MOVIES RATING CHART. 24 Press VOL or VOL to use Motion Picture...
... U.S. Directed to select U.S. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: U. Press VOL or VOL to older children. LOCK U.S. TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? Mature audiences only. MOVIES This TV model features the "V-Chip technology" which allows you to display U.S MOVIES RATING CHART. 24 Press VOL or VOL to use Motion Picture...
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... display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART. MOVIES CHART. ACTION Press twice to return to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS. . Press VOL or VOL to MODE in Lock menu. C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children under the age of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in a safe place.) CH Press to select CANADIAN ENGLISH ON or OFF. PG Parental...
... display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART. MOVIES CHART. ACTION Press twice to return to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS. . Press VOL or VOL to MODE in Lock menu. C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children under the age of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in a safe place.) CH Press to select CANADIAN ENGLISH ON or OFF. PG Parental...
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.... Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to MODE in Lock menu. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: CANADIAN FRENCH STATUS OFF ENTER CODE FIRST - - - - V-CHIP MENU OPERATION Canadian French The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you want to display CANADIAN FRENCH menu rating chart. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? E G 8 ans + 13 ans + 16 ans + 18 ans + CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS...
.... Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to MODE in Lock menu. LOCK SET OFF BLOCK PROGRAMS: CANADIAN FRENCH STATUS OFF ENTER CODE FIRST - - - - V-CHIP MENU OPERATION Canadian French The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you want to display CANADIAN FRENCH menu rating chart. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? E G 8 ans + 13 ans + 16 ans + 18 ans + CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS...
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...Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel 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 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 28
...Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel 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 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 28
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... 24 V V-Chip Menu Operation 23 VCR Connection 6 Video Input Memory 18 Video Input Skip 21 W Warranty 29, 30 Warranty (Canada) 32 33 Movies Ratings Chart 25 U.S. Movies 24 U.S. TV Programs 23 U.S. Index INDEX A AC Power Supply Cord 3 AI Sound 20 Amplifier Connection 7 Antenna Connection 3 Audio 19, 20 Auto Power On 17 Auto Program 5, 16 Auto Set Up Menu 5 B Balance 19 Bass 19 Battery 8 BBE 20 Blocking Message 23 Brightness 18 C CC Mode 17 CC On Mute 17 Cabinet and Remote Control 2 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Cable Connection 3 Canadian English...
... 24 V V-Chip Menu Operation 23 VCR Connection 6 Video Input Memory 18 Video Input Skip 21 W Warranty 29, 30 Warranty (Canada) 32 33 Movies Ratings Chart 25 U.S. Movies 24 U.S. TV Programs 23 U.S. Index INDEX A AC Power Supply Cord 3 AI Sound 20 Amplifier Connection 7 Antenna Connection 3 Audio 19, 20 Auto Power On 17 Auto Program 5, 16 Auto Set Up Menu 5 B Balance 19 Bass 19 Battery 8 BBE 20 Blocking Message 23 Brightness 18 C CC Mode 17 CC On Mute 17 Cabinet and Remote Control 2 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Cable Connection 3 Canadian English...