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Color Television Operating Instructions ® CT-32G31 Read these instructions completely before operating this set. Contents subject to change without notice or obligation. Printed In USA TQB2AA0019-1 Copyright 1995 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. The lightning flash with ar- The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell is intended to tell the user the user that important oper- that parts inside the product...
14. Ifanoutside 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. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements...
Introduction Congratulations on Your New Purchase Your new video component features 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.
Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options. Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen.
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 "IV. (Refer to Antenna Mode section.) Indoor Outdoor Incoming Cable From Home Antenna (75 Ohm) Typical VHF/UHF Antenna VHF/UHF...
Picture in Picture External Video and Antenna Connection This Receiver has the "PICTU RE IN PICTURE" featu re that uses two tuners. This allows you to watch 2 live broadcasts at the same time without an external video sou rce. (See Antenna Connection, Detail 1 .) If you wish an external video source (VCR, Laser Disc Player or Camcorder) may be monitored in the PIP Frame.
Optional Equipment Connection and Operation To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo) TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER .@'S-VIDEO VIDEO To Auxiliary Input AUDIO I m INPUT TO AUDIO • To Audio AMP Connect to an external audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system. NOTE: "TO AUDIO AMP"...
S-Video Connection VCR or VIDEO DISC PLAYER TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER VCR S-VIDEO (YC) CONNECTOR OPTIONAL •@ S-VIDEO VIDEO .® ® ®_, IT'® ® ® _,;D,O 1 -- INPUT O AUDIO TERMINALS ON BACK OF VCR Operation Connect S-Video (YC) connector to S-Videc Terminal. Make connections to L and R Input 1 Audio jacks.
Location of Controls (Receiver) Front Control Panel Remote Control Sensor Quick Reference Control Operation (Receiver) Power 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.
Location of Controls for the Remote Unit Basic Remote Control Functions i The followingis a basic 0vervieWof the remote controt unit for television OPe_ati0n; Enstl_the W mode is selected byinitially pressing Please refer to the indicatedpages for morn information. Power Button - Press to turn the TV ON or OFF. _o_.14) ume Buttons- Press to adjust "IV sound level.
Remote Control Quick Reference Functional Key Chart SeleCts Channel Selects Channel CABLE, DSS Selects Channel RECEIVER/AMPURER Selects TV Video I (Z) VCR1 Selects TV Video 2 (_) VCR 2 Selects TV Video 3 VCR3 (_) Selects Tuner (_) Selects CD Player Seleots Tape Cassette Player CO PLAYER Selects Track Number...
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Remote Control Quick Reference Functional Key Chart Side A/B Selects Previously Tuned Channel CABLE Selects Previously Tuned Channel Selects Previously Tuned Channel Selects Previously Tuned Channel RECEIVEPJAMPLIRER Switches between AM and FM Selects Next Disc TAPE CASSEn'E PLAYER Selects Tape Cassette Player A or B ActivatesTV Menus Actsas Menu Button for DSS Displays Channel, Time, and Audio Mode...
Control Operation Channel Change - (Two options) I " Press the TV Mode Selection button to Option Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP or DOWN button to Helpful Hints: sequentially scan through programmed channels Remote functions, if necessary. (when On Screen menus are not displayed). NOTE: Press the TV Mode button to operate Power Button...
Multi Button The MULTI button can be programmed to operate 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. W/Video Button - Press the TVNIDEO button...
Swap B utton - Press the SWAP button (when the PIP frame is displayed) to interchange what is being • Press the TV Mode Selection button to operate TV viewed on the Main Picture with that of the PIP frame. Remote functions if necessary.
Move Button - The PIP frame may be located at Helpful Hints: any comer of the Main Picture by pressing the PIP Press the TV Mode Selection button to operate TV I MOVE button (when the PIP frame is displayed). Remote funct ons, f necessary.
Main Menu (Icons) HDHm Note: Refer to page 36 to change sub menus to a different language (English or French). Located On Remote Control Selects Desired Menu is Displayed Selects or Adjusts FeaturesWhen Menu is Displayed Displays and Exits Menus Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu with Icons.
Picture Norm This feature is used to reset Picture Adjustments Color, _nt, Brightness, Picture Sharpness • Picture Norm adjustments back to a factory preset level. • Color Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. • Tint Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT •...
Audio Norm Audio Adjustment --This feature is used to reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE back to a factory preset level. • Audio Norm Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. • Bass Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT •...
Audio Mode Stereo/SAP/Mono When Audio is broadcast in Stereo or SAP an ON Screen display will appear on initial "Turn On" and "Channel Change", available choices will be indicated in red. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the Audio Icon.
AI Sound AI Sound This feature regulates the volume between programs and commercial audio to maintain a constant sound output level. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT Located On Remote Control buttons to select the Audio Icon.
Surround Surround- Use the Surround Feature to enhance audio response when listening to Stereo broadcasts. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the Audio Icon. Located On Remote Control Press the ACTION button to display the Audio Adjustment Menu.
TV Speakers - This feature is used to tum the TV Speakers internal speakers "ON" or "OFF". It is used when the Receiver is connected to an External Audio Amplifier. (Refer to "To Audio Amp" section for further informa- tion.) Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
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.
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. Enter Same 3 Digit Code Previously Used If 3 Digit Code Is The Same If 3 Digit Code Is Not The Same - 26 -...
Channel Caption +t,,]l ITO]( Located On Remote Control Selects Desired FeatureWhen Menu is Displayed Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button, or use the Selects or Adjusts Remote Control Keyboard, to enter channel number FeaturesWhen you wish to assign a Station Identifier. Menu is Displayed Press the CH DOWN button to select "ENTER CAPTION".
Timer Features Sleep Timer- This feature is used for automatic turn off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. • Sleep 33mer NOTE: Display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last • Program Timer three remaining minutes prior to turn off. The Recall display will also appear.
Program Timer Program Timer This feature is capable of turning the TV on, tuned to a desired channel and off at a predetermined time (one day or everyday). Special Feature: NOTE: The clock must be set for this feature to operate. Automatic turn "OFF"...
Set-Up Features Set Time - Clock (when set) will display on screen at initial "Turn On", after a channel change and when • Set Time pressing the RECALL button. The time must be set first • Antenna ('IV or Cable) in order to operate the Program ON/OFF Timer.
(TV or Cable Tuning Mode) The ANT (Antenna) proper Input mode must be selected forthe type ofsignal at the antenna input. • TV mode is used when the Receiver is not connected to a cable "IV system, for example when using a VHF/UHF antenna (channels 02 - 69).
Auto Prog Auto Program This feature allows you to place all channels with a video signal into Channel Scan Memory, Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the Set-Up Icon. Press the ACTION button to display the Set-Up Located On Remote Control Menu,...
Manual Prog Manual Program This feature allows you to select which channels are placed into Channel Scan Memory. Located On Remote Control 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 Selects Desired...
(Closed Caption) with Mute O n Mute Button 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 Cap- tion Mode is in the "OFF"...
CC (Closed Caption) Mode Mode 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). allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information.
English/Francais (French) English or French Menu Language Selection The Language Menu is factory set to ENGLISH. Follow these instructions to change the Language Menu to French and back to English. Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu. Press the CH DOWN and VOL RIGHT buttons to select 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 BUTTONS for CABLE, DSS, VCR, RCVR (a Receiver or Amplifier), CD, LD, and AUX (for Cassette Players or a DVD.) Procedure - Code Known Procedure for setting up the remote using the...
003, 011,012, Tusa 015, 476 Unika Memorex United Artists 007, 019 United Cable Panasonic 000, 021,107 Universal Paragon Zenith 000,526 Philips NOTE: After entering the proper infrared code press the Remote CD Selection Mode button (-_-_). To operate the Remote CD Player function buttons, refer to pages 12 and 13 for Remote Control Key Functions.
Remote Cassette Player function buttons, refer to pages 12 and 13 for Remote Control Key Functions. Brand of Brand of Cassa_e Players Code(s) Casse_e Players Code(s) Aiwa Panasonic Carver Philips Denon Pioneer 027, 220 Kenwood Sansui Magnavox Sherwood 337, 338...
Laser Disc function buttons, refer to pages 12 and 13 for Remote Control Key Functions. Brand of Laser Disc Code(s) Mitsubishi Panasonic Pioneer Quasar Sony NOTE: After entering the proper infrared code, press the Remote DSS Selection Mode button (OO).
Care and Cleaning Picture Tube (Turn 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.
Troubleshooting Chart Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below• Symptoms Check Picture Sound ANTENNA LOCATION AN D/OR CONNECTION SNOWY PICTURE NOISY SOUND <, ANTENNA DIRECTION AND/ORLOCATION ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE MULTIPLE IMAGE NORMALSOUND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES,...
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