PANASONIC Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual L0209198

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Color Television
Operating Instructions
CT-32SL32
CT-32SX32

CT-36SL32
CT-36SX32

CT-F3442
CT-F3442L
CT-F3442X

For assistance,

please call: 1-800-211-PANA

(7262) or

send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com

(USA only)

TQB2AA0418
PRINTED IN USA

20516

WARNING: To reducethe riskof electricshockdo notremovecoveror Pack.
No user-serviseable
partsinside.Referse_ng toqualifiedservicepersonnel.
731e lightning flash with arrow
head within a tdangle
is
intended to tell the user that
pads inside the product are a
risk of electric shock to
persons.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

intended to alert qualified service personnel to use only idenThe double
tical
replacement
insulation
partssymbol
in this apparatus.
(a square within a square) is

I r_

FCC CAUTION:

ENVIRONMENTAL

NOTICE:

_kl
High Definition Sound

The exclamation point within a
tdangle is intended to tell the
user that important operating
and servicing instructions are
in
the
papers
with
the
appliance.

ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS TV
RECEIVER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
COULD CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, WHICH
WOULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
THIS EQUIPMENT.

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES BOTH A CATHODE RAY TUBE (CRT) AND
OTHER COMPONENTS
THAT CONTAIN LEAD. DISPOSAL OF THESE
MATERIALS
MAY RE REGULATED
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
DUE TO
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS.
FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING
INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES, OR THE
ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE:

Manufactured
under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258
and 4482866.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound,

Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Congratulations

.........................................................

Customer Record ......................................................................

Care and Cleaning .....................................................................
Specifications ............................................................................

2
2

Installation

..................................................................

Television Location ....................................................................

Optional Cable Connections ......................................................

AC Power Supply Cord ..............................................................
Cable / Antenna Connection ......................................................

3
3

Feature

Chart .............................................................

Auto Set Up Menu ......................................................

Optional

...........................

VCR Connection ........................................................................
Front Control Panel ...................................................................

6
7

Cable Box Connection ...............................................................
VCR and Cable Box Connection ...............................................

8
8

Equipment

Connections

Digital TV - Set-Top Box or DVD Player Connection ................. 9
Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) .............................. ;.. 10
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) ..................................

PIP Function

Buttons

Remote Control

.............................................

Operation

.....................................

11
13

Battery Installation ...................................................................
Mode Operational Key Chart ..................................................
Programming the Remote .......................................................
Programming With a Code ......................................................
Programming Without a Code .................................................
Component Codes ...................................................................

Icon Menu Navigation .............................................
Main Menu Icons ......................................................

13
14
16
16
16
17

19
20

Icon Menus ..............................................................................

Icon Menu Operation

...............................................

Set Up ......................................................................................
Picture .....................................................................................
Timer .......................................................................................

21
23
24

Audio .......................................................................................
Channels .................................................................................
Lock .........................................................................................

25
26
27

V-Chip

Menu Operation

...........................................

Troubleshooting

Chart ............................................

Limited Warranty

.....................................................

Customer
Services Directory .................................
Index .........................................................................

Read these instructions

completely

36
37

before operating television.

Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright2002 by Matsush;taElectdo Corporationof America.All rightsreserved.
Unauthorizedcopyingand distributionis a violationof law.

CONGRA TULA TIONS

Congratulations
Your new "rv Monitor/Receiver features a solid state chassis that is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was
thoroughly tested and tuned at the factory for best performance.

Customer

Record

The model and serial number of this product are located on the back of the television. You should note the model and serial
number in the space provided and retain as a permanent record of your purchase. This will aid in identification in the event
of theft or loss. Product registration for U.S. customers is available at www.prodreg.com/panaeonic.
Model
Number
Serial
Number

Care and Cleaning
Screen (Turn TV Off)
•

Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner with a soft clean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Note:

Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid directly on the screen.

Cabinet

and Remote

O
0

Control

For cabinets and remote control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution, Avoid excessive moisture and
wipe dry.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.

Specifications
Power Source

CT-32SX32
CT-32SX32U
CT-32SL32
CT-32SL32U
CT-36SX32
CT-36SX32U
CT-36SL32
CT-36SL32U

(2.8A)
(2.8A)
(2.8A)
(2.8A)
(2.8A)
(2.8A)
(2.8A)
(2.8A)

Channel Capability - 181

VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113

Video Input Jacks

1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

Audio input Jacks

500mV RMS 47K Ohm

Video Output Jacks

1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

Audio Output Jacks

0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

Component

input (Y / PB / PR)

S-Video Input Jacks

Specifications

120V AC, 60Hz

75 Ohms, Phono Jack Type
S-Video (Y-C) Connector

are subject to change without notice or obligation.

INSTALLATION

Installation
Television

Location

Follow these recommendations
before deciding the location of your television.
{3 Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
{3 Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure.
£3 Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.
Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.
CAUTION: Use this television receiver only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or ._
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the carVapparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over. In order to avoid injury to children, never place your television receiver on a piece of fumiture that is capable of
being tilted by a child leaning on it, pulling on it, standing on it, or climbing on it.
CT-32SX32, CT-32SX32U:
CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-32SX31P
ble of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capa-

CT-32SL32, CT-32SL32U:
CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-32HL42P
ble of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capa-

CT-36SX32, CT-36SX32U:
CAUTION: These television receivers for use only with PANASONIC TY-36SX31P stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
CT-36SL32, CT-36SL32U:
CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-36HL42P stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capable
of resulting in instability causing possible injury,

Optional

Cable Connections

Shielded audio and video cables should be used between
{3 Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
[3
{3

components.

For best results:

Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors.
Avoid long cables to minimize interference.

AC Power Supply Cord
CAUTION: TO PREVENT

ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET

AND FULLY INSERT. DO NOT USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE

polarized plug

PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT OR PINCHED,
PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.

Cable / Antenna

Connection

For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.
Cable Connection
Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.
Note:
Antenna

A cable converter box may be required for proper reception.
compatibility requirements.

Check with your local cable company for

Connection
For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an
outdoor antenna is recommended.
Connect home antenna to ANT on the back of television.

Note:

Incoming Cable from
Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV

IncomingCablefront
HomeAntenna
_[_

_'F_

Cable Mode is preset at the factory Antenna users must change to TV mode in the Set Up Menu under
Prog Chan.

FEATURE CHART

Feature Chart

MODELS

Features

2 TUNER PIP
1
"
_,_m]

U
I_IB]

I_1
B

[]

[]
[3
[3

[]
[]
[]

[]
0
[]

[]
[]
[]

VIDEO INPUT SKIP

[]

V-CHIP CAPABILITY
2RF
CLOSED CAPTIONING

[]
[]
[]

[]
£3
[]

VIDEO PICTURE MEMORY
MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR
CHANNEL INFO BANNER

VIDEO NORM

[]

AUDIO NORM

[]

STEREO

[]

SURROUND
AI SOUND

[]

[3
[]

[]

BBE

[]

BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE

SUBWOOFER

[3
3

AN IN (REAR/FRONT)

S-VIDEO INPUT

(REAR/FRONT)

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
A/V PROGRAM OUT
HEADPHONE JACK

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.

[]
3

(2/1) (2/1) (2/1)

(2/I)

2
2
(1/1) (I/1)

2
(1/I)

2
(1/1)

[]
[]
[]

THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS,

WARNING: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed
image is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty.
This television is designed to display constantly moving images on the screen. Continuous viewing
of stationary images such as letterbox pictures on standard screen TVs (with top/bottom bars), nonexpanded standard (4:3) pictures on wide screen TVs (with side bars shown on each side of an
image), stock market report bars (ticker running at the bottom of the screen), video game patterns,
fixed scoreboards, bdght station Iogos, on-line (intemet) or repetitive computer style patterns should
be limited.
The extended use of fixed image program material can cause a permanent picture tube damage,
shown as a "shadow image" viewable on normal programs. This type of irreversible picture tube
deterioration can be limited by performing the following steps:
Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time.
Turn the power off when not in use,

AUTO

SET

UP MENU

Auto Set Up Menu
For your convenience,

Auto Set up menu will be displayed

follow the menus and procedures
[]

IDIOMA/LANGUE

- To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.

£3

AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically

GEOMAGNETIC CORRECTION
field in the area.

Press VOL • to start Auto Programming.

- This feature is used to adjust discoloration of the picture due to earth's magnetic

O
£3

Press VOL • to select TV or CABLE.

program all channels with a signal.

Press VOL • to select English, Spanish or French.

MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source.

£3

on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed.

for setting up the features.

Press VOL • to display adjustment menu.
Press 4 VOL or VOL • to adjust discoloration
picture.

TILT CORRECTION - This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to earth's magnetic field in the area.
11LT CORRECTION

CONNECT THE AN/I_INA
AUTO SET Up
_OMM.ANC_J£.

FJ_LISH lb

MODE

C_IBLE 1_

AUTO PROGRJ_

6_EOMAGNETICGORR_
I_
F_ST PLE_E
TILTCORRECTS4
pRE_

£3
O

Press VOL • to display adjustment menu.
Press <1 VOL or VOL • to adjust picture tilt.

0.........

i .........

•
TO ADJUST
•
PRESS
ACTION TO EXIT

ACllON TO EXIT

OP_ONAL

EQUIPMENT CONNEC_ONS

Optional

Equipment

Connections

VCR Connection
VCRs,

video disc players, video game equipment,

optional equipment
Note:

manual

and DSS equipment

can also be connected to the video inputs. See the

for more information.

Input I is a dual-purpose input. It is primarily intended for connection with 480i devices such as a DVD player using the
Y PB PR component video jacks and Audio L & FI jacks. However, it can also be connected to conventional composite
video sources such as a VCR, using only the Y/Video jack and Audio L & R jacks. The on-screen label will display
Component or Video I depending on which source is connected.

TERMINALS ON BACK OF THE TV
--

Use

either

the

S-Video._or Video

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

If INPUT 1 is used as component video input, connect the AN Out from the VCR to INPUT 2 AN jacks. Connect Video Out
and Audio out from VCR to INPUT 2 Video jack and Audio L& R jacks. INPUT 3 can also be used to connect a VCR and
other optional video equipments.
Note:

The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR.

Viewing a television
Procedure
1.
2.

program

Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chart (Program Channels).
Tune the television to the television program you want to view.

Viewing a video
Procedure
O Option A
1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Press the TMNIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3.
Begin the video.
£3 Option B
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Begin the video.
Recording
Procedure
[3

a television

program

Option A (Recording and viewing the same program)
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4. Begin recording.
Option B (Recording one program while viewing another program)
1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Press the W/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4. Begin recording.
5. Press the W/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to TV mode.

Tune the te]evision to the television program you want to view.

OP_ONAL

Front Control

Panel (models

CT-32SX32

EQU_MENT

CONNEC_ONS

and CT-36SX32)

TVNIDEO
Press

Note:

to select VIDEO 3 input mode.

The front control panel located behind the customer control door can be used to access menus and switch video mode when
the remote control is not available.

ON/OFF INDICATOR

Note:

The ON/OFF indicator LED (red) will be lit when set is on.

mmmmmmmm

)
CAMCORDER

Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. It _
overrides VIDEO 3 connections. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L
and R with S-VIDEO connection.

A second VCR, Camcorder, a video disc player, video game equipment or DSS equipment can also be connected to the
video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for details.
Procedure
1.
2.
3.

Connect equipment to front AudioNideo input jacks.
Press TVNIDEO button to select VIDEO 3 input mode.
Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

Front control

Panel (models

CT-32SL32

and CT-36SL32)

Follow the procedure above to connect the optional equipment to front AudioNideo input jacks.

Note:

The ON/OFF indicator LED (red) will be lit when set is on.

ON/OFF INDICATOR

•
•l VOL

POWER ON/OFF

CH
VOL •

TVNIDEO

INFRARED SENSOR
INPUT 3

Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quafity picture. It overrides
with S- VIDEO connection.

CAMCORDER

VIDEO 3 connections. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R

OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

CONNECTIONS

Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.
TERMINALSON BACK OF THE TV
CABLE BOX
INCOMING
CABLE

n====_
r

_N_

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

Note:

The remote control must be programmed

Viewing

a premium

(scrambled)

with supplied codes to operate the cable box.

cable channel

Procedure
1.
2.
3.

Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
Tune the television to Channel 3.
Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view.
Note:

To use special features such as Channel Caption, ANTI must be selected in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

VCR and Cable

Box Connection

Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.
VCR

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
TERMINALS ON BACK OF THE TV
q!

R
ANTIN

ANT OUT

Incoming

Cable

FROG
OUT

®
CABLE BOX
IR ----I
L AUOIO J

Note:

The remote control must be programmed

Viewing
a premium
Procedure
1.
2.
3.

(scrambled)

with supplied codes to operate the VCR and cable box.

cable channel

Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Preg Chan (Program Channels).
Tune the television to Channel 3.
Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view.

Recording

a premium

(scrambled)

cable

channel

Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Preg Chan.
2. Press the W/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3. Turn theVCR ON.
4. Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the back of VCR.
5. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to record.
6. Begin recording.
Note:

To view a different channel while recording:
Select ANTI in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
Press the W/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode.
Tune the television to a different program (except another premium cable channel).

OPTIONAL

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB)
Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic

TERMINALS

ON BACK OF DTV-STB

EQUIPMENT

CONNECTIONS

or DVD Player Connection
D'I'V-STB

(Digital W-Set-Top

Box) to the back of your TV.

OR DVD PLAYER

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

TERMINALS

ON BACK OF TV

COMPONENT

pROG
OUT

I
I
I

L AUDIOJ
L

..........

Notes:
0
0

There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Separate component colour inputs provide luminance and color separation.
(left) and R (right) audio inputs.
Select DTV-STB to 480i output mode. TV set can receive 480i signal only.

Use the L

OPTIONAL

Program

EQUIPMENT

CONNECTIONS

Out Connection

(PROG

OUT)

To use the television audio and video with optional equipment, connect the PROG OUT and TO AUDIO AMP connections on the back of
the television.
Notes:
When a component

input video signal is connected to Video 1 (Y, PB, PR ) terminals, and the TV main picture is Component.

output video will be luminance signal (no color).
When S-Video input signal is used for TV main picture, the Program output video will be luminance signal (no color).
CONNECTIONS

ON BACK OF TV

CABLES

PROG
OUT

NOT SUPPLIED

MON_OR

VCR

Procedure
1. Connect optional equipment to PROG OUT and TO AUDIO AMP terminals.
2. PROG OUT terminal display is the same as onscreen display.
3. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording and monitoring.

Amplifier
Connect
Note:

Connection

to an external

(To Audio Amp)

audio amplifier input for listening to a stereo system.

TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.

Audio Adjustments
1. Select TV SPEAKERS ON from AUDIO menu.
2.
3,
4,
5.
6.

Set amplifier volume to minimum.
Adjust TV volume to desired level.
Adjust amplifier volume to match the "IV.
Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu.
Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled from the TV.
Note:

In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifier.
TERMINALS

ON BACK OF TV

PROG
OUT

External Amplifier

®
L-

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

10e

the Program

PIP FUNCTION BUTTONS

PIP Function

Buttons

PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

Button
PIP
FF

PIP Video Source
Main Picture
Channel

-_CH

Press

2
VIDEO 1 _

picture
with
Main
___
Audio

F_'I

pIp°(_H #
_PIP

to display

PIP frame,

TVNIDEO
(_

while

PIP frame

is displayed

to select

desired

input

mode.

Frame

PIP
FF

Press

Note:

again

to cancel

the PIP feature.

Audio is from Main Picture only

Swap Button

SWAP
PAUSE

£3 Press _

(when PIP frame is displayed) to interchange the main
picture with the picture in the PIP frame.

CH2

Size Button

SIZE
PLAY

i._.]

£3

Main
arge Picture
PIP frame

Press _

(when PIP frame is displayed) to choose either the

large or small PIP frame.
_--_

small PIP frame

PIP Channel Buttons

PIP channel
frame

PIP CH
VCR/DBSCH
£3 Press the (_
_
through channels.

while PIP frame is displayed

to scan

Main Picture

11e

PIP FUNCTION BUTTONS
PIP Function

Buttons

(contd.)

Move Button

MOVE
REIN
The PIP frame may be placed at any comer of the Main Picture by pressing the _
button.

Each time the MOVE button is pressed, the PiP frame will move counterclockwise

as illustrated.

Freeze Button
FREEZE
WNCR

Picture

Press

Main

Note:

I--1t.- 'ro e

W/VIDEO

to stop action in the Main or PIP frame.
Pressing FREEZE button when PIP frame is not displayed, will display a
snapshot image of the main picture in the PIP frame.
Pressing FREEZE button when PIP frame is displayed, will freeze the
action in the PIP frame. Press the FREEZE button again to continue
action.

Button
I-

_1
CH#

VIDE01
I _
or
I COMPONENT I

VIDE02
O

Press

WNIDEO
(_

select desired

PiP Frame

VIDEO 3

while PIP frame

is displayed

input mode.

-91---

Search Button

Main Picture -_

[__

This feature
channels.

Search Frame

£3

Press

lets you scan through

SEARCH
STOP
(_

to display search frames.

PIP
FF

Press

to stop search

delete search frame.

12e

all available

frame or press

SEARCH
STOP
(_

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Remote Control Operation

POWER

Press

SAP

Press to acces second audio program.

to turn ON and OFR

< vo,
_

and

voLl_

Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in

todlsp,sy

menus.

CH
[Press

to select remote

operation.
Press to select next or previous channel and
navigate in menus.

ACTION

RECALL
"

Press to access menus.

Press to display time, channel, sleep timer,
and other options.
"IV/VIDEO

EXIT

Press to select "iV, Video or Component
mode for Main Picture or PIP frame.

DBS functions button.
GUIDE

DBS functions button.

Press to access DBS or DVD menus.

®®®

®®®
®®®
®
Press

numeRc

keypad

to select

Press to enter min_ber

in a compound

number.
MOVE
REW

SWAP
PAUSE

any channel,

R-TUNE

SIZE
PLAY

PIP
FF

SEARCH
STOP

REC

EUR7613Z30
PIP CH
VCR/DBS CH

FREEZE
TV/VCR

Press to switch to previously viewed
channel or video mode.
Component

Battery

Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage
corrosion that will damage the Remote Control

buttons

Precautions
Replace batteries in pairs.
Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon
with alkaline).
Do not recharge,
heat, short-circuit,
disassemble, or bum batteries.

Installation

Use two AA batteries:
Remove battery cover by pushing in and up near arrow,
Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs.
Replace the battery cover.
Note:

function

and

13e

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Mode Operational

Key Chart

This chart defines the keys that are opereational in the selected component modes ('I'V, VCR, DBS, CABLE or DVD) after
programming (if needed).
KEY NAME
POWER

POWER

SAP

POWER

SAP ON/OFF

MUTE

W/VIDEO

"FV MUTE

INPUT SWITCH

TV MUTE

"IV INPUT SWITCH

TV INPUT SWITCH

DBS MENU

CHAN

CHANNEL

CABLE CHANNEL

CHAN

DOWN

CHANNEL

DOWN

CABLE CHANNEL

UP
DOWN

VOL

RIGHT

VOL +

"IV VOL +

VOL

LEFT

VOL-

"IV VOL-

ACTION

RECALL

DISPLAY

DBS NAVIGATION

DOWN

DBS NAVIGATION

RIGHT

DBS NAVIGATION

TV DISPLAY

DBS PROG. INFO
DBS EXIT

GUIDE

DBS GUIDE

PROG

DBS

DIGff

DIGIT 1

DIGIT 2

DIGIT 3

DIGIT 4

DIGIT E

DIGIT 5

DIGIT 6

DIGIT 7

DIGIT 8

DIGIT 9

DIGIT 0

PREVIOUS CHAN
OR VIDEO MODE

R-TUNE
PROG

DBS CHANNEL

TV PIP MOVE

SIZE
PLAY

TV PIP SIZE

PIP
FF >>

13/PIP

SWAP
PAUSE

ON I OFF

TV PIP SWAP

SEARCH
STOP

TV PIP SEARCH

RECORD

VCR RECORD

FREEZEiTV/VCR

14o

CABLE PREVIOUS
CHANNEL

DBS PROGRAM

MOVE
<>

VCR FF

SWAP
PAUSE
SEARCH
STOP
RECORD

REW <<

DVD PLAY
SKIP SEARCH

VCR PAUSE

DVO STILL

VCR STOP

DVD STOP

FF>>

VCR RECORD

FR EEZFJTV/VC R
PIP CH
VCR/DBS

SKIP SEARCH

PIP CH
VCR/DBS CH

TVNCR

SWITCH

VCR CHANNEL
DOWN

VCR CHANNEL

OPEN/CLOSE
SLOW-

SLOW ÷

15e

REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION

Programming

The Remote

The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers'
components, using the component
function buttons for VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with or
without a code for the component.

Default Modes For Remote Control

"IV

"IV (Panasonic Only)

Panasonic TV Codes

VCR

VCR (Preset)

Panasonic VCR Codes

DBS

DBS (Preset)

Panasonic DBS Codes

CABLE (Preset)

Panasonic DBS Codes

DVD, CD (Preset)

Panasonic DVD Codes

CABLE
DVD

Determine the manufacturer

Programming

of the component and look in the table for the code.

With a Code

Procedure
•

Confirm that the external component is plugged in and operating.
Turn the component off.
Ac'nON

•

Press O
and _
together, for at least 5 seconds.
Press appropriate component button on the Remote Control VCR, DVD, CABLE orDBS.
Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control numeric keypad (0 ~ 9 buttons).
Press the Remote Control (8)

to test the component.

If the procedure was successful, the component will tum on.

Helpful Hints: Unsuccessful Code
If the component does not operate with the Remote Control, repeat
the procedure using another code. (Some brands have multiple
codes).
If an incorrect code is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than
30 seconds, the programming wil fa .

Programming

Without

A Code

This procedure searches all codes and is called the "sequence
Confirm that the external component is plugged in and on.
Turn the component off.

method,"

ACTION

Press

_1_

and _--_

together, for at least 5 seconds.

Press appropriate component button on the Remote Control.
Press VOL • to move forward to the next code, Press 'd VOL to move backward.
Press the Remote Control _--_
Note:

to test the component. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on.

Repeat the above steps until the component code is found. It may take many attempts before the correct code
is found.
ACTION

After the code is found, press

16e

to store the code.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Component

Codes

The Universal Remote Control is capable of operating many component brands after entering a code. Some components
may not operate because the codes are not available due to limited memory. The Universal Remote Control does not
control all features found in each model.

VCR

DVD

DBS

CABLE

Codes For VCR

Admiral

335

Orion

320, 326

Aiwa

332

Panasonic

Akai

314, 315, 316, 329

Audio Dynamic
Bell & Howell

311,339
305, 313

321,322,

323, 324

J.C. Penney

300,305,

310, 311,324,

Pentax

300,311,345

339, 345

:_hilco

320, 323, 324, 326, 331,343
323, 324, 331

320, 326

=hilips

Canon

323, 325

_ioneer

323

CCE

343

Proscan

Citizen

300, 301,302,
345, 346

3O6

:_uasar

321,322,

Craig
Curtis Mathes

305,306,

Radio Shack

305, 309, 324, 333, 336, 340

Daewoo

301,324,343

RCA

300. 301,302,
345, 346

DBX

310, 311,339

Realistic

305,309,

Dimensia

345

Samsung

302, 304, 333

Emerson

303, 319, 320, 325, 326, 343

Sansui

320, 326, 339, 352

Fisher

305, 307, 308, 309, 313

Sanyo

305, 309, 313

Funai

320, 326,334

Scott

324, 333,345

301,302,
304, 309. 320, 326, 338,
340, 347, 348

Goldstar

306

Sears

300, 305, 306, 307, 306

Sharp

335, 336

Broksonic

Gradiente
Hitachi
Instant Replay
Jensen
JVC
Kenwood

329

324,345

334

Shintom

300, 323, 345

337

310, 311,334,339

Sony

328,329,

330

306, 310, 311,339

Sylvania

331,324,

331

Tashiro

306

Tatung

310, 311,339

Teac

310, 311,339

Technics

321,322,

Teknika

324

Toshiba

301,346

Vector Research

311

308, 309

310, 311,339
306

Memorex

309, 324

MGA

338, 340, 341,347,348
300, 345

Mitsubishi

338, 340,341,347,

Multitech

304, 347

NEC

310,311,334.

Olympic

323, 324

Optirnus

306, 321. 326,335

339

348

2000

335

339

323, 324,331

Minolta

317

Singer

300, 305,306,307,

323, 324. 331,333,

324, 336, 340

323, 324

Magnavox
Marantz
Maria

323, 324

Signature

LXt

323, 324, 331,333,

323, 324

Wards

306, 309, 335, 336, 344

Yamaha

305, 310, 311,339

Zenith

306,344

17e

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Component

Codes

(contd.)

Codes for Cable Box

ABC

224

Puser

232

Archer

225, 232

RCA

215

;ableview

205, 232

Realistic

232

_itizen

205, 222

Regal

212, 218, 240, 241,242, 245

_.urtis

212, 213

Regency

234

)iamond

224,225, 232

Rembrandt

i205, 232, 237

-agle
Eastem

229

Samsung

2O5

234

Scientific Atlanta

211,212, 213

5C Brand

205,232

Slmark

201,205

._emini

222

Sprucer

205, 210

3eneral
nstrument/
Jerrold

211,219,220,221,222,223,224,
225, 226, 227

Stargate
Teleview

205, 232

-lam,n

212. 218, 240. 241,242, 245

Texscan

244

203, 224

Tocom

235

203, 204, 205

Toshiba

204

233

Unika

230

Universal

_lovietime

205, 232

206

Dak

202, 237,239

Videoway
V'lewstar

:Jarlasonic

209, 210, 214

Zenith

200, 217

=hillps

206, 207, 228, 229, 230

Zenith / Drake
Satellite

2O0

_ioneer

201,216

-iitachi
_acom
_lagnavox
Vlemorex

_ulsar

201,205

225, 232
_.;

222, 232
229, 230

205, 232

Codes for DVD

=m l=
Denon

100

Saba

101

Ferguson
JVC

101
109

Samsung

110

Sharp

108

Mifsubishi

105

Sony

104

Nordmende

101

Technics

100

Panasonlc

100

Thomson

101

Philips

103

Toshiba

103

Pioneer

102

Yamaha

100

RCA

101

Zenith

107

Codes for DBS

18e

)ish Network
Echostar)

105, 115, 116

Panasonic

104

Philips

:-choStar

101,102

105

Pifmestar

Express VU
_E.

108

105, 115

Proscan

106, 109, 110, 113

106

RCA

106, 109, 110, 113

3.1.(General
nstrument)

108

Sony

107

3radiente

114

Star Choice

103, 108

Toshiba

100

-litachi

I03, 111,112

Uniden

101,102

-INS (Hughes)

103

_agnavox

101,102

ICON MENU NAVIGATION

Icon Menu Navigation
Press

Press

to display the icons.

to select desired icon.

to display selected
Icon features.

to select feature.

to adjust or activate feature.
BRIGHTNESS

Press

32 - - - I - - -

repeatedly to exit menus.

NORMAL PICTURE

19e

MAIN MENU ICONS

Main Menu Icons

Icon

Menus

These charts list all menus under each Icon and which pages to refer to for menus description.

AUDIO
MODE - (ENGLISH, FRAN(_AIS, ESPAI_IOL)
MODE - (TV or CABLE)
ANTENNA - (ANT1 or ANT2)
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM

OTHER ADJ.
[3
AI SOUND
[]
BBE

MODE

SPEAKERS

CC MODE

[]
[]
O

OTHER
ADJ.
[]
AUTO POWER ON
[]
CHANNEL BANNER
[]
GEOMAGNETIC CORR
[]
TILT CORRECTION

[]
[]

SURROUND
[]

ADJ.

[3
O

ON
OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT
OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT

;LOCK SET
TIME
DAY

BRIGHTNESS,

SLEEP
O
HOW LONG?
[]
[]

TIMER
[]
DAY
[]
ON TIME
[]
OFF TIME
[]
ENTER CHANNEL
[]
SET

COLOR TEMP
VM

REFER
TO
PAGE
CAPTION
[]
MANUAL CAPTION
[]

INPUT LABEL

MODE
[]
[]
[]

LOCK SET - GAME, CHANNEL or ALL)
BLOCK PROGRAM
HOW LONG?
V-CHIP

20 •

OPERATION

ICON MENU OPERATION

Icon Menu Operation
SET UP
Note:

Refer topage 19 for Icon Menu Navigationprocedures.

IDIOMA/LANGUE (Menu Languages)
£3 MODE - In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMNLANGUE
or FRAN(_AIS (French).

to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPAI_IOL (Spanish)

Press VOL • to select English, Spanish or French.

Prog Chan (Program Channels)
[] MODE - To select "IV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source.

[]

ANTENNA - To select ANT1 or ANT2.

AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically

Press VOL • to select ANT1 or ANT2.

program all channels with a signal.

Press VOL • to select TV or CABLE.

Press VOL • to start AUTO PROGRAM.

MANUAL PROGRAM - To manually add or delete channels.

[]

Press VOL,to

display next menu.

Note:

Use Remote numeric
numbers.

keypad

to enter channel

21 •

ICON MENU OPERA TION
[_

(Closed Captioning)

This television contains a built-in decoder that displays r_
(Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or colored
letters on black background). It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information. The
program viewed must include Closed Captioning for the feature to work.
£3 IC_ ON MUTE - Activates the Closed Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote control is pressed.
0

Press VOL • to select C1, C2, or NO.

Note:

£3 r-_

This feature only functions when the Closed Caption Mode is OFF. The recommended
set up for Closed Caption on Mute is:
• CC ON MUTE:C1
• CC MODE: OFF

MODE - Activates the onscreen Closed Caption feature by selecting one of the following modes:
£3 Press VOL • to select:
OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired.
C1 - For video related information to be displayed, up to 4 lines onscreen at
a time. (It does not block relevant parts of the picture). Text may be in any
language.
C2 - Another Closed Captioning mode for video related information to be
displayed.
Nota:

C1 mode is recommended for viewing Closed Captioning.

Other Adjustments
O AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the Cable box or other components or
select OFF.

Press VOL • to select OFF or SET.

CHANNEL BANNER - Select ON to display onscreen banner when changing channels.

£3 Press VOL • to select OFF or ON.
Note:

[]

GEOMAGNETIC
the area.

CORR - This feature is used to adjust discoloration of the picture due to earth's magnetic field in

£3
£3

22@

Press RECALL to display onscreen Channel Banner at any time.

Press VOL • to display adjustment menu.
Press < VOL or VOL • to adjust discoloration
picture.

ICON MENU OPERATION
Other Adjustments (contd.)
O TILT CORRECTION - This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to earth's magnetic field in the area.
_ILT CORRECTION

O
£3

Press VOL • to display adjustment menu.
Press < VOL or VOL • to adjust picture tilt.

0 .........

i .........

4
TO ADJUST
•
PRESS ACTION TO E)aT

PICTURE
Note:
Refer to page 19 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.
Video Adj.
O

PIC MODE

- Lets you choose one of three pre-set Picture Modes that best suit the program you are viewing.
O

Press VOL • to select:
VIVID - This is the default mode. It provides enhanced picture contrast and
sharpness for viewing in a well -lighted room.
STANDARD - Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued
room lighting.
•
CINEMA - Select mode for watching movies in a darkened room. It provides
a soft, film-like picture.

Note:

[3
[]
£3
C1
[3
[]

Each modekeeps itsown picturesettings(Color, 7-1nt,
Brightness,Pictureand Sharpness).

COLOR - Adjusts desired color intensity.
TINT - Adjusts natural flesh tones.
BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts dark areas of picture.
PICTURE - Adjusts white areas of picture.
SHARPNESS - Adjusts clarity of outline detail.
NORMAL - Reset all picture adjustments to factory default settings.

[3
[3

Press CH • to select desired picture adjustment.
Press • MOL or MOL • to adjust.

Other Adj.
g COLOR TEMP - To increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal preferences.

£1

Press VOL • to select WARM, COOL or NORMAL.

C1 VM (VELOCITY MODULATION) - Increase picture sharpness and provides crisp white to black transistions.

Press VOL • to select ON or OFF.

[

23 •

ICON MENU OPERATION

TIMER
Note:
Clock
[]

Refer to page 19 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.
Set
TIME and DAY - Set the time and the day of the week.

-----,,_.[] Press,VO'orVO',tose.ecthou AMo
O
_1

Press CH • to select minutes position.
Press 41 VOL or VOL • to select minutes.

[]

Press CH • to highlight DAY, then press VOL • to select day.

Sleep
[D HOW LONG? - Turn television off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Select NO to turn off timer.

[]

Press VOL • to select 30, 60, 90 or NO.

Timer
O DAY, ON TIME, OFF TIME, ENTER CHANNEL and SET - To turn the television on and off at selected times, on
selected channels, and on selected days.
Note:

T/ME mustbe enteredin CLOCK SET tooperate the T/MER features.

[]
[]
[]
[]
£3

Press VOL • to select day or days.
Press CH • to select ON TIME, then press VOL •.
Repeat forsetting OFFTIME.
Press CH • to select ENTER CHANNEL, then press VOL • to select channel.
Press CH • to select SET, then press VOL • to select NO or SET.

Turn Off After 90 Minutes
The television automatically turns OFF after
90 minutes when turned ON by the TIMER.
If the OFF time is selected or if a key is
pressed,
the automatic
OFF after 90
minutes will be cancelled.
TIMER

Activation

The TIMER is active when the television is
OFF or ON. The television will switch to the
selected channel at the selected time set in
the TIMER.

24 •

ICON MENU OPERATION

AUDIO
Note: Refer to page 19 for IconMenu Navigationprocedures.
Audio ADJ.
[]

MODE ° Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is weak).

[]

Press VOL • to select STEREO, SAP or MONO.

BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and NORMAL

Press <1VOL or VOL • to adjust.
[] BASS - Increase or decrease the low frequency response.
[] TREBLE - Increase or decrease the high frequency response.
[] BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right speaker volume.
{3 NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE adjustments to factory
default settings.
Other ADJ.
[]

AI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode).
{3

[]

Press VOL • to select ON or OFF.

BBF__ - Sound technology enhances speech intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of musical passages to
provide outstanding natural sound.
{3

Press VOL • to select ON or OFF.

Surround
[]

MODE - Enhances audio response when listening to stereo.

Press VOL •

to select ON or OFF,

£3

Press VOL • to select:

Speakers

ON - TV speakers operate normally.
OFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers
television.
OFF & Fixed Audio Out - TV speakers
external amplifier only.

off - audio adjustable

by the

25 •

ICON MENU OPERATION

CHANNELS
Note:

Refer to page 19 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.

Caption
[]
MANUAL

CAPTION

- Enter channel numbers and captions

0
[3

Press VOL • to display next menu.
Use remote numeric keypad to select desired
channel (refer to your local TV guide).
Press CH • to select ENTER CAPTION.
Press • VOL or VOL • to select characters.

0
0

Note:

[]

manually.

Delete channel captions by entering spaces in
allfour character slots.

INPUT LABEL - Lets you label the video input connections for onscreen display.

C]
_1
0

Press VOL • to display next menu.
Press CH • or CH • to move curson
Press • VOL or VOL • to select desired
preset input label (see chart below).

INPUT LABEL CHART

Select when VCR is connected to video input.
DVD

Select when DVD is connected to video input.

SKIP

Select to skip unused video input when
pressing TVNIDEO button.

CABLE

Select when CABLE box is connected
to video input.

DBS
DTV STB
PVR (Personal
Video Recorder)
GAME
AUX

Select when DBS is connected to video input.
Select when digital TV set-top-box is connected
to video input,
Select when a personal video recorder is
connected to video input.
Select when Video GAME is connected
to video input.
Select when other components are connected.
Select to delete input label,

26 •

ICON MENU OPERA TION

LOCK
Note:

Refer to page 19 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.

Mode
£3 LOCK SET - To prevent video games, VCR tapes or all channels from being viewed. Use the remote numeric
keypad to enter a four-digit secret code (Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place).
Notes:
If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be cautious when
selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician
to clear the LOCK setup.

£3

If you select CHANGE CODE, and you change your code from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new code becomes the
controlling code.
OFF- Tums Lock function off.

£3

Press VOL • to display LOCK MODE GAME menu.

GAME - Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.
ACTION

£3

CHANNELS

£3

Press

O
£3

Press CH • to highlight HOW LONG?.
Press MOL • to select 12 Hours, 24
Hours, 48 Hours or ALWAYS.

twice.

- To lock up to four channels of your choice.
O
£3

O
£3
£3

£3

Press CH • or CH • to move the cursor between
channel clusters
Press '4 MOL or VOL • or the numeric keypad to
select the channels to be blocked.
ACTION
Press
O
twice.
Press CH • to highlight HOW LONG?.
Press MOL • to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48
Hours or ALWAYS.

ALL - Locks aU channels and Video inputs.

LocK

MODE

I.OCK$ ALL CHArmINgs
AND VIREO INPUTS

Note:

ALLI_

£3
£3
O

ACTION
Press t_
twice.
Press CH • to highlight HOW LONG?.
Press VOL • to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48
Hours or ALWAYS.

If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked channel or video input is selected, the message LOCKED
displays in the upper left corner of the TV screen.

27 •

V-CHIP MENU OPERATION

V-CHIP Menu Operation
Note:

Refer to page 19 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.

Blocking

Message

If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the audio
will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your code, all
locks and rating blocks are disabled until the TV is turned off or until all settings are off.
PIP Blocking

Message

PIP function is available
PiP will disappear

when V-chip feature

and a blocking message

is activated.

If the program being viewed in PIP exceeds

the set rating limit,

will appear on screen.

Notes:
£3
O

If the V-chip feature is activated while PIP is on, PIP will immediately disappear.
Enable PIP functions by setting LOCK SET and V-CHIP ratings to OFF.

U.S. "13/PROGRAMS
This TV model features the "V-Chip technology" which allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to block
various types of TV programs. PIP will also be blocked automatically.
O
£3
£3
£3
£3

Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code.
(Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.)
Press CH • to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
Press <1 VOL or VOL • to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS.
Press CH • to highlight STATUS.
Press 4 VOL or VOL • to display U.S TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART.

O
£3

Press VOL • to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS ON or OFF.
Press CH • to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?

£3

Press VOL • to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO.

U.S. TV Programs Rating

Note:
£3

£3
U,_, _t

p_O_*RAMS

KF_PROO_

Selecting "Yes", NR programs will be received. Selecting
will be blocked. See Customer Caution below.
Press OH • to select SETTING.

Press VOL •

"NO" NR programs

to select BASIC or DETAILED.

OFF_

VESb

BASIC - Allows you to select only general ratings such as TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.
DETAILED - Allows you to select both general ratings and content such as V, L, etc.

:V, 0

28 •

V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
U.S. TV Programs Menu Chart (contd.)
[]
[]

Press CH A or CH • to move between different ratings.
Use 4 VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).

Note:

See the U,S. "IV PROGRAMS

RATINGS CHART.

ACTION

O
[]

Press O
Press CH •

[]

Press4

twice to retum to MODE in Lock menu.
to select HOW LONG?

VOLor

VOL • to select12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.

Customer Caution
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated, not applicable and none) per
FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and possibly confusing
results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:"
Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
Locally odginated programming
News
Political
Public Service Announcements
Religious
•
Sports
•
Weather
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
NR
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G

Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER

RATINGS CHART

CAUTION above.

All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience
including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic
violence, or may fdghten children under the age of 7.
General audience.
situations.

It contains little or no violence, no strong language,

and little or no sexual dialogue

TV-PG

Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some
suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.

TV-14

Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language
and more intense violence.

"rV-MA

Mature audiences only. This program
explicit sexual content.
FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE
VIOLENCE

FV
V
S

SEX

OFFENSIVE

DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT

may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and

LANGUAGE

U.S. MOVIES
This TV model features the "V-Chip technology" which allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing movies or
video tapes. This innovation allows parents to block various types of movies and video tapes at their discretion. PIP will
also be blocked automatically.
{3
CI
[g

Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to
remember and record it in a safe place.)
Press CH • to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
Press • VOL or VOL • to select U.S. MOVIES.

C3 Press CH • to highlight STATUS.
[]
Press • VOL or VOL • to display U.S MOVIES RATING CHART.

29 •

V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
U.S. Movies Menu (contd.)

O
_3

Press VOL • to select U.S. MOVIES ON or OFF.
Press CH • to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?

Press VOL

Note:

D
O

•

to select

VIEW

NR PROGRAMS?

YES or NO.

Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons.
usually not rated.

Press CHA or CH • to move between different ratings.
Use < VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to block (RED) and
unblock (GREEN).

Note:

See the U.S, MOVIES CHART.

O
O

ACT1ON
Press O
twiceto return to MODE in Lock menu.
Press CH • to select HOW LONG?

Press<

VOLor

VOL • to select12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.

PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked.

U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART

NR
G
PG

CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA
(NOT APPLICABLE)
PROGRAMS. Movie has
not been rated or rating does not apply.
GENERAL AUDIENCES.
PARENTAL

SUGGESTED.

Some

STRONGLY

CAUTIONED.

Some

PG-13

material may be inappropriate for children under
13.

RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying
_arent or adult guardian,

30 •

GUIDANCE

All ages admitted.

material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS

NC-17

Old movies and foreign films are

NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMI'rrED.
ADULTS ONLY.

V-CHIP MENU OPERATION
Rating Systems
for Canada
Canadian English
The V-CHIP used in this "IV model allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two
rating systems used in Canada. PIP will also be blocked automatically.
[]

O
£3

O Press CH • to highlight STATUS.
C3 Press • VOL or VOL • to display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART.

O
[D

Press VOL • to select CANADIAN ENGLISH ON or OFF.
Press CH • to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?

Press VOL • to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?
Note:

[]
[]

YES or NO.

Not rated programs
include: news, sports, documentaries
and other
information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

Press CHA or CH • to move between different ratings.
Use • VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to block (RED) and
unblock (GREEN).

Note:

See the U.S. MOVIES CHART

[]
[]

ACTION
Press O
twiceto retum to MODE in Lock menu.
Press CH • to select HOW LONG?

£3

PressVEA I 2VE
I IN-HO EOR RRV-I
During

the "Labor"

will be no charge
available

warranty

only for

rechargeable

in the United
which

States

for warranty

service,

or Puerto

receipt

the "Parts"

for in-home

warranty

service

period,

(in-home

during

the warranty

period.

This warranty

only applies

to products

Rico. This warranty

(as applicable)

and/or

Rico call Panasonic

if applicable,
removal

will not be completed
repair

in-home,

requires

is extended

or other

in the United

Sales

clear,

or re-installation
but will require

proof

only to the original
of the original

States

call

there

service

If nonpurchased

purchaser

purchase

of a

date is

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Company

complete

(787)-750-4300

or visit

and easy

of an installed

access

product.

that the product,

or fax (787)-768-2910.

to the product
It is possible

Warranty

continued

by the authorized
that certain

or parts of the product,

and then returned.

Limited

34 •

as applicable,

they are not warranted.

During

service.

in Puerto

and does not include
diagnosis

screen),

for labor.
or arrange

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

For assistance

In-Home

your product

was not sold "as is". A purchase

Carry-in
or In-Home
Service
For Carry-In or In-Home
Service
Panasonic

will be no charge

and larger

are included,

new product

there

You must carry-in

22" [diagonal]

batteries

and serviced
required

period

for parts.

on next page

servicer

in-home

be removed

repairs

for shop

LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited Warranty

Limited

Warranty

continued

from previous

page

Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship,
and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube
resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen
TV's, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV's, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed
location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are
caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lighming damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in
a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE

ARE

NO EXPRESS

COVERAGE".
DAMAGES
BREACH
remove
exclusive,

THE

WARRANTOR

RESULTING
OF THIS

or re-install

WARRANTIES

FROM

but are for illustration

THE WARRANTY

IS NOT
THE USE

WARRANTY.
an installed

EXCEPT

OF THIS

(As examples,

unit if applicable,
only.)

LIABLE

ALL

OF MERCHANTABILITY,

AS LISTED
FOR

UNDER

INCIDENTAL

PRODUCT,

this excludes

damages

ARE

AND

IMPLIED

LIMITED

WARRANTY

OR CONSEQUENTIAL

OR ARISING

OUT

OF ANY

for lost time, cost of having someone

or travel to and from the servicer.

EXPRESS

"LIMITED

The items listed are not

WARRANTIES,

TO THE PERIOD

INCLUDING
OF THE

LIMITED

WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

damages,

or limitations

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state.
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs
Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE
(INCLUDING
COST OF AN IN-HOME
SERVICE
CALL,
APPLICABLE)
WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED
BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITY.

WHERE
ARE YOUR

35 •

CUSTOMER

SERWCES

PANASONIC Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual L0209198

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