Color Television Operating Instructions ® 00000 O0 (_ CT-27G21 Read these instructions Contents completely subject to change without before operating this set. notice or obligation. PRINTED IN MEXICO TQB2AA0040-1 Copyright 1996 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
Safety Instructions WARNING 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. i The lightning flash with ar- _ is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are row-head a risk ofelectric within a shock triangleto 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.
14. if an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S.
introduction ;uf gratulations on Your New Purchase Your t_ew vJcleu uu+_punent teatures an all solid state chassis which is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and adjusted at the factory for best performance. In order for you to take full advantage of your new video component, please read and follow the installation and operating instructions supplied with this product. Customer's Record The model and serial number of this product may be found on its back cover.
Care and Cleaning Picture lube (,]urn set off) Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Plastic Cabinets Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. Avoid excessive moisture. Do not use benzene, thinners or other petroleum based cleaners.
Receiver Installation Locatiol= This unit is intended to be used with aL,opuonat stand or entertainment center. C;uf_sult your dealer for available options. Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.
Antenna/Cable Connections Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV. (Refer to Antenna MOde section.
Picture in Picture External Video and Antenna Connection This Receiver has the "PICTURE IN PICTURE" feature. For the proper operation of this feature a second video source is required (such as a VCR). We recommend that you make your antenna and External Video connection as shown below when a second video source is available.
Optional Equipment Connection and Operation To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo) To Auxiliary Input \ TV SPEAKERS ON OFF R,uo,o _ TERMINALS _ 11 ON BACK OF RECEIVER • To Audio AMP Connect to an external audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system. NOTE: "TO AUDIO AMP" terminals cannot be used for external speakers. Adjustment - When an audio amp is connected to "TO AUDIO AMP" terminals as shown: 1. Press the TV SPEAKERS button (located on back of Receiver) to turn INT.
Location of Controls (Receiver) 0oooo • VOLUMEIb oo • R \(_ CZ_ CNANNEL& ACTION TV/VIDEO Front Control Panel ? ? _ _ __ RemotsControl Sensor Quick Reference Control Operation (Receiver) Powul Button - Press to turn ON or OFF. (,pg. 14) ® ® ® ® Volume Buttons - Press to adjust Sound Level. Press to adjust Audio Menus, Video Menus and select operating features when menus are displayed. (pg. 14) Channel Buttons - Press to select programmed channels.
Location of Controls for the Remote Unit Basic Remote Control Functions The following is a basic oVerview of the remote control unit for ® @ @ @ Power Button - Press to turn the TV ON or OFF. (pg. 14) Volume Buttons - Press to adjust TV sound level. Use with Channel buttons to navigate in menus. (pg.14) Channel Buttons - Press to select channels. Use with Volume buttons to navigate in menus. (pg.14) Action Button - Press to display Main Menu and access or exit On Screen feature and Adjustment Menus. (pg.
Remote Control Quick Reference Functional Key Chart ®®® ®®® ®®® ® @ O % % W TV VCR CABLE, DSS Selects L;ha_=f=el Selects Channel Selects Channel RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER (_ Selects TV Video 1 Q Selects TV Video 2 (_) Selects TV Video 3 VCR 1 _) VCR 2 (_) VCR 3 (_) Selects Tuner (_) Selects CD Player (_) Selects Tape Cassette Player CD PLAYER Selects Track Number LD PLAYER Selects Track Number ALL COM PONENTS Programmable Button That Can Operate Up To Six Remote Functions At Once TV Selects th
Remote Control Quick Reference REW MOVE PLAY SIZE Functional LDP TV CABLE VCR DSS RECEIVEPJAMPLiFIER CD Side A/B Selects Previously Selects Previously Selects Previously Selects Previously Switches between Selects Next Disc TAPE CASSETTE Selects Tape Cassette Player A or B PLAYER Activates TV Menus Acts as Menu Button for DSS TV DSS VCR LDP Displays Channel, Time, and Audio Mode TV DSS VCR PIP Move DSS Guide Displays Current DSS Settings Displays Current VCR Settings Displays Current LDP Setti
Control Operation Channel Option Chai=yu- (iwu upt=o/,s) 1. Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP or DOWN buttolb L_ sequentially scan through programmed channels (when On Screen menus are not displayed). Power Button - NOTE: Press the TV Mode button to operate Remote functions, if necessary. Press the POWER button after selecting a mode to turn ON. Press again to turn OFF. TV Located On Remote Control Selects Next _....
Multi Helpful Hints: / Press the TV M0de S_l_dti6_ b_6_ Rem0t_: fun_ti0ns; ff necb_ry. TV/Video Button _6 _af_ _ :: i ii I The MULTI button can be progran, iJed to opulate up to 6 Remote function buttons at the same time. For Example: TV Power/On, VCR Power/On and Cable box Power/On (selected brands) can be operated at the same time with one press of the MULTI button. Procedure 1. First program the Remote for the selected device Infrared access code.
Swap Button- Press the SWAP button (when the PIP frame is displayed) to interchange what is being viewed on the Main Picture with that of the PIP frame. PIP (Picture in Picture) Button -This S_AP feature allows monitoring one channel while watching another when a second video source with a tuner is connected (such as a VCR) to the television. VIDEO PIP VIDEO PIP CH 2 NOTE: When the Main Picture is in Video mode with no signal, the PIP will not operate properly.
Move Button --The PIP frame may be located at any corner of the Main Picture by pressing the PIP MOVE button (when the PIP frame is displayed). MOVE Freeze Button - Press the FREEZE button to stop action in the PIP frame. NOTE: Each time MOVE button is pressed (when the PIP frame is displayed), the PIP frame will move (counterclockwise) as illustrated. FREEZE Main Picture .
Main IVle,u (icons) [,4ote: Refer to Trilingual Menu Selection (page 33) to change sub menus to a different language (English, Spanish or French). Located On Remote Control Selects Desired When Menu is Displayed >elects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Displays and Exits Menus i. 2. ;_'r_ Ll=e,_GI ION but[on to display the Main Menu with Icons. Press the CH UP or DOWN and the VOL LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the desired Icon wher_ the Main Menu 3. 4.
Picture • • • • • • lPicture Adjustments Norm -i his feature is used to reset Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture and Sharpness adjustments back to a factory preset level. 1. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the Picture Icon. 3. Press the ACTION button to display the Picture Adjustment Menu.
Audio Adjustments Mode- • Audio Mode • AI Sound When Audio is broadcast in Stereo or SAP an ON Screen display will appear on initial "Turn On" and "Channel Change", The available choices will be indicated in red. 1. 2. Located On Remote Control 3. Stereo/SAP/Mono Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the Audio Icon. Press the ACTION button to display the Audio Adjustment Menu.
Audio Adjustments AI Sound (cont.) - This feature regulates the volume between programs and commercial audio to maintain a constant sound output level. Located On Remote Control 1. 2. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the Audio Icon. 3. Press the ACTION Adjustment Menu. 4. Press the CH UP or DOWN button to highlight AI SOUND. Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to select AI SOUND "ON" or "OFF".
Lock Lock Game Guard Prevents video games and other video sources from being viewed. Channel 3, 4 and all video inputs are locked out for 12, 24 or 48 hours. NOTE: Be sure to understand this feature before attempting its use. Use a code that you will easily remember or write down code on a piece of paper. 1. Pressthe ACTION button to displaythe Main Menu. 2. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the Lock Icon. 3. Press the ACTION button to display the Lock (Game Guard) Menu.
Lock (cont.) Unlock Game Guard To unlock the Game Guard feature, repeat steps 1 through 3 from Lock Game Guard. Enter the same 3 digit code previously used in step 5 with Remote Control Keyboard.
Channel Caption Located On Remote Control Feature When Menu is Displayed _) Selects Desired 4.
Timer Features Sleep Tirn er- This feature is used for automatic turn off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. NOTE: Display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three remaining minutes prior to turn off. The Recall display will also appear. 1. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the Timer Icon. * Sleep Timer , Program Timer 3. Press the ACTION button to display the Timer Control Menu. 4.
I liner Peaturus Special (co.,.) Feature: Automatic turn "OFF" after 90 minutes. Program Timer - 1his feature is capable of turning the TV on, tuned to a desired channel and off at a predetermined time (one day or everyday). NOTE: The clock must be set for this feature to operate. (Refer to the Set-Up Menu to set time.) 1. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the Timer Icon. 3.
Set-Up Features Set Time • • • • • • • 1. 2. Set Time Antenna (TV or Cable) Auto Program Manual Program CC (Closed Caption) on Mute CC (Closed Caption) Mode English, Espanol (Spanish) or Francais (,French) - Clock (when set) will display on screen at initial "Turn On", after a channel change and when pressing the RECALL button. The time must be set first in order to operate the Program ON/OFF Timer. 3. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
Set-up Features Lucated On Hemotu Ant (Antenna) - -fhe proper Input mode must be selected for the type of signal at the antenna input. • TV mode is used when the Receiver is not connected to a cable TV system, for example when using a VHF/UHF antenna (channels 02 - 69). • Cable mode is used when the Receiver is connected to a Cable TV system and you are not using a cable company converter box (channels 01 - 125). 1. 2. _Jontrol 3. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
Set-U p Featu res (cont.) Auto Prog (Program) - Thisfeatureallows you to place all channels with a video signal into Channel Scan Memory. 1. 2. 3. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight the Set-Up Icon. Press the ACTION button to display the Set-Up Menu. Located On Remote Control Feature When Menu is Displayed (_ selects Desi red Selects or Adjusts Features When Menu is Displayed Displays and Exits Menus 4. 5. 6.
et-up I--eaturuti Manual (com.) Pru9 _,PrlJuidlil} _h_s ieatu_u allows you to select which channels are placed into Channel Scan Memory. 1. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. 2. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight the Set-Up Icon. 3. Press the ACTION button to display the Set-Up Menu. Located On Hel ilu!.e Cu_luol Feature When Menu is Displayed [i__ Selects UeSlled :_elects or Adjusts FeaturesWhen Menu is Displayed 4. Displays and Exits Menus 5. 6. 7.
Set-Up Features CO (Closed (cont.) Caption) On Mute Activates the On Screen Closed Captioning when the MUTE button on the Remote Control is pressed. To deactivate press the MUTE button again. NOTE: This feature only functions when the Close Caption Mode is in the "OFF" position. The program being viewed must be broadcast with Closed Caption. (Refer to your local TV guide.) 1. 2. Located On Remote Control 3. Press Press select Press Menu. the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
Set-Up CC (Closed Caption) Mode Features (cont.) This Receiver has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form of written words across the screen (White or Colored letters on a black background). It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information. 1. 2. Located On Remote Control 3. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
Set-up Features Trilingual Menu Selection (cont.) The Language Menu is factory set to ENGLISH. Follow these instructions to change the Language Menu to Spanish or French and back to English. 1. 2. 3. Located On Remote Control Press the Menu. Press the buttons to Press the Menu. ACTION button to display the Main CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT highlight the SET-UP Icon.
Programming The Remote Control Using Access Codes The remote control can be preset for other manufacturers, by utilizing the MODE SELECTION BUl-I'ONS for CABLE, DSS, VCR, RCVR (a Receiver or Amplifier), CD, LD, and AUX (for Cassette Players or a DVD.) Procedure[] Code From Index Sheet % Code Known Procedure for setting up the remote using the numerical buttons. Determine brand of device.
VCR Infrared Codes Index procedures. The Universal Jntrare0 Henlote Control is capable of operating many brands of VCRs. Refer to page 34 for programming NOTE: The Universal Remote Control memory is limited. Some models of VCRs may not operate. Remote Control is not designed to control all features that are available in all models. The Universal NOTE: After entering the proper infrared code, press the Remote MCR Selection Mode button (*).
CABLE CONVERTER BOX AND CD PLAYERS Infrared Codes Index I he Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating many brands of Cable Converter Boxes, and CD Players. Refer to page 34 for programming procedures. NOTE: The Universal Remote Control memory is limited. Some models of Cable Converter Boxes and CD Players may not operate. The Universal Remote Control is not designed to control all features that are available in all models.
CASSETTE PLAYERS, RECEIVERS, and AMPLIFIERS Infrared Codes Index The Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating Amplifiers. Refer to page 34 for programming procedures. many brands of Cassette Players, Receivers, or NOTE: The Universal Remote Control memory is limited. Some models of Cassette Players, Receivers, and Amplifiers may not operate. The Universal Remote Control is not designed to control all features that are available in all models.
LASER DISC, DSS (Digital Satellite System), and DVD (Digital Videodisc) Infrared Codes Index Ine UnJve=_al intrared Remote Control is capable of operating selected brands of Laser Disc, DSS Digital Satellite System, and DVD (Digital Videodisc). Refer to page 34 for programming procedures. NOTE: The Universal Remote Control memory is limited. Some models of Laser Disc, DSS Digital Satellite System, and DVD (Digital Videodisc) may not operate.
Troubleshooting Chart Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below. Symptoms Picture Sound \ SNOWY PICTURE <, NORMAL SOUND INTERFERENCE NOISY SOUND MULTIPLE IMAGE \ i NORMAL PICTURE ..:':.'..': '._.. NO VIDEO NO PICTURE T NO COLOR NO SOUND \ BLACKBOXIN PICTURE ANTENNA LOCATION AND/OR CONNECTION - ANTENNA ANTENNA DIRECTION AND/OR LOCATION LEAD-IN WIRE - ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, LIGHTS, CARS AND TRUCKS DIATHERMY AND OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
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