PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO,
INC., Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
OWNER'S
MANUAL
COLOR TELEVISION
Panasonic Color Television
Limited Warranty
CT-13R17B
CT-13R27W
CT-13R37S
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated
on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your
product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace
will be made by the warrantor.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC
Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
TV CATEGORIES ALL PARTS EXCEPT CRT
9”-21” diagonal 1 (ONE) YEAR
LABOR
90 DAYS
CRT
2 (TWO) YEARS
SERVICE
CARRY-IN
ATTENTION
During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no
charge for parts. You must carry-in your product or arrange for in-home service (in-home service available only for 22”
[diagonal] and larger screen), as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are
not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is". A purchase receipt or other
proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manu-
facturer for the required programming code.
TV/CATV MODE SELECTION
When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" (Cable Television)
mode. If not using CATV, set this menu option to "TV " mode.
Carry-in or In-Home Service
For Carry-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site:
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does
not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed
in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then
returned.
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9am - 9pm; Saturday-Sunday 9am - 7pm, EST.
Limited Warranty 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, lightning 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.
You can purchase parts, accessories or
locate your nearest servicenter by visiting
our Web Site.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". THE
WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for
lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer. The
items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
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.
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT
COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Phone (787) 750-4300
Fax (787) 768-2910
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Printed in Thailand
ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONS
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Connect the antenna to the antenna jack.
from Antenna
Single 75 ohm cable
300 ohm twin-lead wire
ANT.
300-75 OHM MATCHING
TRANSFORMER
(not supplied)
Back of TV
300 ohm twin-lead wire
Single 75 ohm cable
COMBINER
(not supplied)
This television has an extended tuning range and can tune
most cable channels without using a cable company
supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer
"premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled.
Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the
use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by
the cable company.
CATV CONNECTIONS
Incoming CATV
Converter/Descrambler
Converter/Descrambler
ANT.
For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable
with Scrambled Premium Channels
Back of TV
If you subscribe to a cable service in which basic cable
channels are unscrambled and premium channels require
the use of a converter/descrambler box, you may wish to
use a two-set signal splitter (sometimes called a "two-set
coupler") and an A/B switch box from the cable installer or
an electronics supply store. Follow the connections shown
left. With the switch in the "B" position, you can directly tune
any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in
the "A" position, tune your TV to the output of the converter/
descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the box
to tune scrambled channels.
A
A/B Switch
Splitter
B
For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service
For basic cable service not requiring a converter/
descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial
cable directly to the antenna jack on the back of the
television.
For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service
If you subscribe to a cable service which requires the use of a
converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the
converter/descrambler box and connect the output of the box to
the antenna jack on the back of the television. Follow the
connections shown left. Set the television to the output of the
converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the
converter/descrambler box to select channels.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
CLOSED CAPTION
WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING?
This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs.
Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will
translate and display text in another language.
TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS
EPJ
POWER
VOLUME
ACTION
CHANNEL
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
Press ACTION and press to select the SET UP mode,
1
then press ACTION.
Press ▲ to select CC mode and then press , then press ▲ or ▼
to select desired Closed Caption (e.g. CAPTION CH1), then press
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
ACTION.
Press ACTION twice.
3
Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another
language (depending on the setting of the Closed Captions ). Generally, Closed Captions in
English are transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other languages are
transmitted on Captions Channel 2.
1. EPJ (Earphone) Jack - Plug an earphone or monaural headphones with an 1/8 miniplug into
this jack for private listening.
2. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control unit are received here.
3. POWER - Press to turn the TV on or off.
4. VOLUME
/
- Press to raise or lower the level of the sound. And also, press to select the
Text: The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill 1/2 of full screen with a programming
schedule or other information. After selecting a Closed Caption Mode, it will stay in effect until
it is changed, even if the channel is changed. If the Captions signal is lost due to a commercial
or a break in the signal, the Captions will reappear when the signal is received again. If the
channels are changed, the Captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds.
For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions, look in your TV guide for the
Closed Captions symbol (CC).
desired setting during On-Screen operations.
5. CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ - Press to select a higher or lower numbered channel set into memory. And
also, press to select the desired setting during On-Screen operations.
6. AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be
connected here.
NOTE:
If needed customer can enter the OSD by pressing VOLUME and of the front
panel at the same time.
• When activating the Closed Captioned Decoder, there will be a short delay before the
Closed Captioned text appears on the screen.
• Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available.
• If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but the television will remain in
the Caption Mode.
• Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning.
This is normal with Closed Captioning, especially with live programs. This is because
during live programs, captions are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow
time for editing.
• When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may
not be seen or may interfere with Closed Captions.
• Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed
Captioned signal.
SETTING LANGUAGE
This TV can display the channel number, on screen displays and picture adjustments on the
screen in English, Spanish or French.
Press ACTION.
1
Press to select the SET UP mode, then press ACTION.
2
NOTE:
• If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the Closed Caption Decoder
may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words. In this case,
adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna.
All four arrows can be used to select the SET UP mode, not just
.
Press
and then press ▲ or ▼ to select desired language
3
4
SETTING LOCK
This TV is fitted with a V-CHIP controller which provides you with channel viewing access controls
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
(e.g. English), then press ACTION.
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
Press ACTION to select the EXIT mode, then press
ACTION again.
and restrictions. This function allows adult screening of TV programs based upon ratings.
/
/ACTION
Press ACTION.
1
NOTE:
If Spanish or French is chosen, the Closed Caption indicators will be in the selected language,
but the Closed Caption text will not be affected by the language selection.
Press ▼ to select the LOCK mode, then press ACTION.
2
Enter your password (4 digits) using Direct channel selection (0-9).
In the event of entering an incorrect password, press or wait a few seconds to delete
the wrong password.
3
TV OPERATION
To turn on the TV, press POWER.
1
Enter the same password for confirmation only for the first time.
4
The VOLUME can be adjusted to a desired level by pressing VOL (VOLUME) or
.
2
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the V-CHIP option, then press
.
5
The sound level will be indicated on the TV screen by GREEN BARS AND A NUMBER.
As the sound level increases, so do the number of BARS AND THE NUMBER on the
screen. The same is true for decreasing the level.
Press or to select the ON, then press ACTION.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the TV RATING or MOVIE RATING option, then press
.
6
7
Set the TV/CATV menu option to the appropriate position. When shipped from the
factory, this menu option is in the CATV setting. See "To Memorize Channels".
3
Press or to select the desired rating for the applicable video or TV channel, then
press ACTION.
TV - VHF/UHF channels
CABLE - CABLE TV channels
TV RATING
CH (CHANNEL) ▲ and ▼
TV–Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
OFF
4
Press and release the CH (CHANNEL) ▲ or ▼ . The channel automatically stops at the
next channel set into memory. Press and hold the button down to change channels more
quickly.
TV-Y : all children
TV-PG : parental guidance
TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above
TV-G : children’s program
TV-14 : 14 years old and above
TV-MA : 17 years old and above
For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the TV's
memory. See "To Memorize Channels".
When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press RECALL to explain the rating.
Press or to select the desired rating you want. Press to select the setting ON or OFF,
▲
▼
DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION (0-9) - Press these buttons to select a channel.The
channel number will appear on the upper right corner of the TV screen. If an invalid
channel number is selected, the display will revert to the previous channel.
TV MODE DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION - When the TV/CATV menu option is in the
TV position, all channels can be instantly selected by using two buttons (For example, to
select channel 2, press "0", then "2". If you press only "2", channel selection will be
delayed for a few seconds). For channels 10 and above, press the 2 digits in order.
then press ACTION.
MOVIE RATING
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
OFF
: Parental guidance for under 17
years old
: 17 years old and above
: adult only
G
PG
: all ages
: parental guidance
R
CATV mode direct channel selection
When the TV/CATV menu option is in the CATV position, channels can be selected as
follows:
PG-13 : parental guidance
for under 13 years old
NC-17
X
1-9
Press "0" twice, then 1-9 as needed.
Example, to select channel 2, press "002".
Press "0", then remaining 2 digits.
Example, to select channel 12, press "012".
Press the 2 digits in order.
Press ACTION twice.
8
10-12
13-99
100-125
NOTES:
•
If you forget your password, turn on the TV. Reduce the volume to a minium level. Press and
hold VOLUME on the front of the TV and press the 0 button on the remote control
simultaneously. Select the LOCK mode, then enter a new password.
If you want to change the password, follow steps 1-3 and select the "CHANGE PASSWORD"
option then enter your new password.
Example, to select channel 36, press "36".
Press the 3 digits in order.
•
Example, to select channel 120, press "120".
• The V-Chip function is activated only on programs and tapes that have the rating signal.
• Once you block a program using the V-Chip function, the blocked program cannot be watched
based on the content of the show. When the program starts, the "ENTER PASSWORD" will
appear on the screen. When you want to release the V-Chip temporarily, enter the password.
If you change the channel or turn off the TV while the V-Chip function was temporarily
released, the original setting will be resumed. If you return to the channel you were watching
you must re-enter your password to temporarily release your V-Chip function again.
• If you are changing channels using a VCR or a cable box, while the TV remains on channel
3 or 4, the V-Chip operates differently. When you enter your password to temporarily
release the block on any channel, you have completely disabled the V-Chip function for all
stations. To reset the V-Chip turn your TV off and back on.
NOTE: If the station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut off
after 15 minutes.
• Some cable boxes are built with a delay feature, in some cases it can take up to 10 seconds
for a program to appear after the password has been input.
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS
This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the
CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV is
dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with
each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels.
Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV's memory. In addition to normal
VHF and UHF channels, this TV can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this TV with an
antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV setting. When shipped from the factory, this menu
option is in the CATV setting.
The connection diagrams below are offered as suggestions. You may need to modify them to
accommodate your particular assortment of components. The diagrams are intended to show
component video and audio interconnections only.
“TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS” cannot be selected if the AV mode is selected.
Press the TV/VIDEO to select the AV mode to use the TV as a monitor.
Operate your VCR as usual.
TV/CATV SELECTION
NOTE:
Press ACTION and press to select the SET UP mode, then press
ACTION.
1
TV/VIDEO only exists in the remote control.
2. To connect the TV to a TV Game
TV/AV SELECTION
Press ▼ to select MODE mode and then press . Then press
to select the TV or CABLE mode, then press ACTION.
or
2
3
The TV can also be used as a display device for
If you connect the TV to a VCR, camcorder or TV
many video games. However, due to the wide
game, through the audio/video in jacks, use the
variety of different types of signal generated by
Press ACTION twice.
these devices and subsequent hook-up variations
required, they have not all been included in the
suggested connection diagrams. You'll need to
consult each component's Owner's Manual for
additional information.
TV/VIDEO to make your selection.
Press the TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the
desired mode.
"AUX" will display on the screen for 4 seconds.
NOTE:
Contact your cable company to determine the type of cable system used in your area.
To Audio/Video OUT
AUX
Front of TV
CHANNEL VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL MEMORY
TV GAME
Press ACTION and press to select the SET UP mode, then press
ACTION.
1
(not supplied)
Press ▼ twice to select AUTO PROGRAM mode and then press
.
2
3
3. To connect the TV to a camcorder
To playback from the camcorder, connect the
camcorder to the TV as shown.
1. To connect the TV to a VCR
The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area.
VCR
Front of TV
Press ACTION twice.
CHANNEL
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
Front of TV
To AV OUT
CHANNEL
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
jack
To Audio/
Video OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
MANUAL CHANNEL MEMORY
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Press ACTION and press to select the SET UP mode, then press
1
ACTION.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before requesting service, please refer to the following chart for the symptom and possible solution.
Press ▲ twice to select MANUAL PROGRAM mode and then press
.
2
Select the desired channels to be added or deleted using Direct
Channel Selection (10 keys. 0-9), CH ▲ or ▼.
3
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
ADD
CH 012
• Try another AC outlet.
Press or to select ADD or DELETE.
If an unmemorized channel was selected (step 3), the channel
TV does not operate
4
• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.
• Unplug unit for an hour, then plug it back in.
indicator will be yellow. Press or if you wish to ADD the
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Check sound adjustments (VOLUME and MUTE).
• Check for sources of possible interference.
Poor sound or No sound
Poor picture or No picture
unmemorized channel. The channel indicator will change from yellow
to blue when a channel is added and the channel will be memorized.
If a memorized channel was selected (step 3), the channel indicator
will be blue.
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• Check antenna or CATV connections, adjust antenna.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
Press or if you wish to DELETE the channel from memory. The
channel indicator will change from blue to yellow when a channel is
deleted.
• Check picture control adjustments.
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• Station is weak, adjust antenna to receive desired station.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each channel to be added or deleted.
Poor reception on some
channels
Press ACTION three times.
5
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
Poor color or no color
• Check picture control adjustments.
SETTING TIMER
You can set the TV to turn off after a preset amount time.
• Check antenna or CATV connections, adjust antenna.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
• Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• CATV company is scrambling signal.
• Adjust antenna.
Press ACTION and press to select the TIMER mode, then press
ACTION.
Picture wobbles or drifts
No CATV reception
1
• Check all CATV connections.
• Set TV/CATV menu option to the CATV mode.
• Station or CATV system problems, try another station.
Press and then press or to select desired time, then press
2
ACTION.
Horizontal or diagonal bars • Check antenna connections, adjust or re-direct antenna.
on screen
• Check for sources of possible interference.
• Make sure TV/CATV menu option is in the appropriate mode.
• If using antenna, check UHF antenna connections.
No reception above
channel 13
After the timer is programmed, the display will disappear then reappear momentarily every
ten minutes to remind you the timer function is operating.
• Batteries are weak, dead or inserted incorrectly.
• Remote is out of range, move closer to TV (within 15 feet).
• Make sure Remote is aimed at sensor.
• Confirm there are no obstructions between the Remote and the TV.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
To confirm the timer setting, repeat step 1. The remaining time will be displayed.
To cancel the timer setting, select the OFF.
No Remote operation
TV shuts off
• No broadcast on station tuned.
• Timer is set.
• Power interrupted.
ADJUSTING PICTURE
You can adjust the settings for color, sharpness, contrast, brightness and tint.
•
TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed captioned.
Try another channel.
Cannot see closed
caption
•
Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Press ACTION twice to select the PICTURE mode.
1
• Select the Closed caption.
Display is not shown in
your language
• Select proper language in the SET UP mode.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select desired picture, then press
.
2
3
Press or to adjust the setting.
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Power Input:
120V, 60Hz
54 Watts
IC Solid state
13" (measured diagonally)
260 lines
more vibrant color
greenish hue
reduces color
COLOR
AC Power Consumption:
Chassis Construction:
Picture Tube:
Horizontal resolution:
Audio Power Output Rating:
Speaker:
reddish hue
TINT
increase brightness
decrease brightness
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
1.0 Watts
increase contrast
decrease contrast
1-1/2"x2-1/2” Full Range, 8 ohm
181 Channel, Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized
Infrared, Direct Access, 2 x AA batteries (not supplied)
makes picture
clearer
makes picture softer
Tuner Type:
Remote Control:
Receiving Channels:
VHF
UHF
2-13
14-69
TO RETURN TO INITIAL SETTING
Select the NORMAL then select SET as in step2.
CATV 1-125
Antenna Input Impedance:
Input:
75 Ohm (VHF/UHF/CATV) Coaxial Input
Video: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm
Audio: 300 mV, 47k ohm
14-1/8" (W) x 13-15/16" (D) x 13-1/4" (H)
20.9 Ibs
Dimensions:
Weight:
ACCESSORIES
Remote Control
Telescopic Antenna
Batteries (2xAA)
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