® Color Television Operating Instructions CT-2017 CT-25G7 CT-25G7U CT-G2132 CT-G2132L CT-G2172 CT-G2172L CT-G2972 CT-G2972L CT-G3352 CT-G3352X For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com (USA only) TQB2AA0370 10412 PRINTED IN USA WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The double insulation symbol (a square within a square) is intended to alert qualified service personnel to use only identical replacement parts in this apparatus. FCC CAUTION: 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. ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES BOTH A CATHODE RAY TUBE (CRT) AND OTHER COMPONENTS THAT CONTAIN LEAD. DISPOSAL OF THESE MATERIALS MAY BE REGULATED IN YOUR COMMUNITY DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS. FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES, OR THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE: TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Congratulations ......................................................... 2 Customer Record ...................................................................... 2 Care and Cleaning..................................................................... 2 Specifications ............................................................................ 2 Installation.................................................................. 3 Television Location.................................................................... 3 Optional Cable Connections...................................................... 3 AC Power Supply Cord.............................................................. 3 Cable / Antenna Connection...................................................... 3 Feature Comparison Chart ....................................... 4 Auto Set Up Menu...................................................... 5 Optional Equipment Connections ........................... 6 VCR ......................................................................................... 6 Amplifier (TO AUDIO AMP) ...................................................... 6 Front Control Panel ................................................... 7 Remote Control Operation ...................................... 8 Battery Installation .................................................................... 9 Remote Control Operation (CT-G2972 CT-G2972L, CT-G3352 and CT-G3352X only) ................. 9 Battery Installation .................................................................... 9 Mode Operational Key Chart .................................................. 10 Programming the Remote ....................................................... 12 Programming Without a Code ................................................. 12 Component Codes................................................................... 13 Icon Menu Navigation ............................................. 15 Main Menu Icons...................................................... 16 Icon Menus .............................................................................. 16 Icon Menus Operation ............................................. 17 Set Up...................................................................................... 17 Picture ..................................................................................... 18 Timer ....................................................................................... 19 Audio ....................................................................................... 20 Channels ................................................................................. 21 Lock ......................................................................................... 21 V-Chip Menu Operation........................................... 22 FM Radio Operation (model CT-25G7 only)................. 27 Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 28 Limited Warranty ..................................................... 29 Customer Services Directory ................................. 31 Index ......................................................................... 33 Read these instructions completely before operating television. Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright 2002 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law. 1l CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Your new TV 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/panasonic. 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: r r Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid directly on the screen. Cabinet and Remote 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-2017 (1.4A) CT-25G7 (1.8A) CT-25G7U (1.8A) Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jack Audio Input Jacks 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type 500mV RMS 47K Ohm Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. 2l INSTALLATION Installation Television Location Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of your television. r r r r Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure. 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 cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. In order to avoid injury to children, never place your television receiver on a piece of furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child leaning on it, pulling on it, standing on it, or climbing on it. Optional Cable Connections Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results: r r r Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. 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 OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 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: A cable converter box may be required for proper reception. compatibility requirements. · Incoming Cable from Cable Company Check with your local cable company for 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of TV Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Antenna Connection For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change to TV mode in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan. Note: VHF/UHF Antenna A VHF/UHF antenna and transformer are supplied in some models. Attach to the TV, adjust the antenna until the picture is clear. Note: Refer to Feature Comparison Chart on next page for models with antenna included. 3l FEATURE COMPARISON CHART Feature Comparison Chart MODELS CT-25G7 r r r r r r r r r r Features MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR r r r r r SPECIAL FEATURES CLOSED CAPTIONING V-CHIP CAPABILITY 75 OHM INPUT VIDEO NORM FM RADIO AUDIO STEREO AI SOUND NUMBER OF SPEAKERS A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) HEADPHONE JACK CT-2017 2 r 2 A/V JACKS 1 1 (1/1) (1/1) r IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS. 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, bright station logos, on-line (internet) 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. 4l AUTO SET UP MENU Auto Set Up Menu For your convenience, Auto Set up menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed, follow the menus and procedures for setting up the features. r IDIOMA/LANGUE - To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA AUTO SET UP IDIOMA/LANGUE MODE AUTO PROGRAM PRESS ACTION TO EXIT ENGLISH K CABLE K K Press VOL to select English, Spanish or French. r MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA AUTO SET UP IDIOMA/LANGUE MODE AUTO PROGRAM PRESS ACTION TO EXIT ENGLISH K CABLE K K Press VOL to select TV or CABLE. r AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all channels with a signal. FIRST PLEASE CONNECT THE ANTENNA AUTO SET UP IDIOMA/LANGUE MODE AUTO PROGRAM PRESS ACTION TO EXIT ENGLISH K CABLE K K Press VOL to start Auto Programming. 5l OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Optional Equipment Connections VCR Connection Connect equipment as shown to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks. Note: 1. 2. Note: Front and rear Audio/Video connections cannot be operated at the same time. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual. VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected to the antenna input connection. (See your equipment manual). CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV Note: May vary depending on model. TO AUDIO AMP 2 S-VIDEO INPUT 1 L AUDIO OUT R AUDIO R L VIDEO VCR ANT Use either the S-Video or Video connection. VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED OUTPUT ANT INPUT Incoming Cable Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP inputs on back of television. Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers. Audio Adjustments Select SPEAKERS ON located in the onscreen AUDIO menu. Set amplifier volume to minimum. Adjust television volume to desired level. Adjust amplifier volume to match the television. Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled through the television. Note: Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to control audio functions through the external amplifier. CO ...