Color Television Operating Instructions SP-3235 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com (USA only) TQB2AA0413 12112 PRINTED IN MEXICO 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. 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 Chart ............................................................. 4 Auto Set Up Menu...................................................... 5 Optional Equipment Connections............................ 6 VCR Connection........................................................................ 6 Front Control Panel ................................................................... 6 Digital TV - 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 ....................................................................................... 19 Audio ....................................................................................... 20 Channels ................................................................................. 21 Lock ......................................................................................... 22 V-Chip Menu Operation........................................... 23 U.S. TV Programs ................................................................... 23 U.S. Movies ............................................................................. 24 Rating Systems for Canada..................................................... 26 Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 28 Warranty ................................................................... 29 Customer Services Directory ................................. 31 Index ......................................................................... 32 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. 1 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: 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 SP-3235 SP-3235U (2.2A) (2.2A) 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type 500mV RMS 47K Ohm 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm 75 Ohms, Phono Jack Type S-Video (Y-C) Connector Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Audio Output Jacks Component input (Y / PB / PR) S-Video Input Jack Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. 2 INSTALLATION Installation Television Location Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of your television. 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: 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. · Connect home antenna to ANT on the back of television. Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change to TV mode in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan. Note: 3 FEATURE CHART Feature Chart MODEL Features SPECIAL FEATURES MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR VIDEO INPUT MEMORY CHANNEL INFO BANNER VIDEO INPUT SKIP 75 OHM INPUT V-CHIP CAPABILITY CLOSED CAPTIONING VIDEO NORM AUDIO NORM STEREO AUDIO BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE SURROUND AI SOUND NUMBER OF SPEAKERS A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (REAR/FRONT) 1 (1/0) 1 (1/0) 2 2 (2/0) 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. 4 A/V JACKS SP-3235 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. 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. 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. 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. 5 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Optional Equipment Connections VCR Connection VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected to the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for more information. Note: INPUT 1 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 & R 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 1 depending on which source is connected. CONNECTION ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT TO AUDIO AMP PR L R INPUT 1 PB Y/VIDEO L AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 2 R AUDIO L VIDEO ANT IN R ANT OUT VCR R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Procedure 1. 2. 3. Connect equipment as shown to rear Audio/Video input jacks. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual. Front Control Panel The front control panel can be used to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available. TV/VIDEO Press to select VIDEO input mode. 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player Connection Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to the back of your TV. TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER CABLES NOT SUPPLIED TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT R AUDIO L R-AUDIO-L Y P B PR PR L INPUT 1 PB Y/VIDEO R-AUDIOL VIDE O NTSC SVIDEO OUTPUT R ...