PANASONIC CT13R28W
Owner's Manual

TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS
This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the 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. �TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS� cannot be selected if the AV mode is selected.

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. 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. Press the TV/VIDEO to select the AV mode to use the TV as a monitor. Operate your VCR as usual.
PICTURE EXIT TIMER

TV/CATV SELECTION

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Press ACTION and press ACTION.

to select the SET UP mode, then press
. Then press or

NOTE: TV/VIDEO only exists in the remote control.

LOCK

SET UP

Press w to select MODE mode and then press

TV/AV SELECTION
SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE MODE : TV CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM CC : OFF / / /ACTION

to select the TV or CABLE mode, then press ACTION. Press ACTION twice.

If you connect the TV to a VCR, camcorder or TV game, through the audio/video in jacks, use the 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.
AUX

NOTE: Contact your cable company to determine the type of cable system used in your area.

2. To connect the TV to a TV Game The TV can also be used as a display device for many video games. However, due to the wide variety of different types of signal generated by 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. To Audio/Video OUT
TV GAME

AUTOMATIC CHANNEL MEMORY

Front of TV
CHANNEL VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

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Press ACTION and press ACTION.

to select the SET UP mode, then press

SET UP LANGUAGE / IDIOMA / LANGUE MODE : CABLE

AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM

(not supplied) 1. To connect the TV to a VCR VCR Front of TV
CHANNEL VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

Press w twice to select AUTO PROGRAM mode and then press . The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area. Press ACTION twice.

CC / /

: OFF / ACTION

3. To connect the TV to a camcorder To playback from the camcorder, connect the camcorder to the TV as shown. To AV OUT Front of TV jack
CHANNEL VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

MANUAL CHANNEL MEMORY

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Press ACTION and press ACTION.

to select the SET UP mode, then press

SET UP

To Audio/ Video OUT VIDEO (not supplied)

AUDIO

(not supplied)

LANGUAGE / IDIOMA / LANGUE MODE CC : CABLE AUTO PROGRAM

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before requesting service, please refer to the following chart for the symptom and possible solution.

Press v twice to select MANUAL PROGRAM mode and then press Select the desired channels to be added or deleted using Direct Channel Selection (10 keys. 0-9), CH v or w.

.

MANUAL PROGRAM

: OFF

/

/

/ ACTION

SYMPTOMS
ADD CH 012

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
� Make sure the power cord is plugged in. � Try another AC outlet. � Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker. � Unplug unit for an hour, then plug it back in. � Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station. � Check sound adjustments (VOLUME and MUTE). � Check for sources of possible interference. � 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. � 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. � Station or CATV experiencing problems, tune to another station. � Make sure channels are set into memory. � Check picture control adjustments. � 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. � Check all CATV connections. � Set TV/CATV menu option to the CATV mode. � Station or CATV system problems, try another station. � Check antenna connections, adjust or re-direct antenna. � Check for sources of possible interference. � Make sure TV/CATV menu option is in the appropriate mode. � If using antenna, check UHF antenna connections. � 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. � No broadcast on station tuned. � Timer is set. � Power interrupted. � TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed captioned. Try another channel. � Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF antenna, reposition or rotate antenna. � Select the Closed caption. � Select proper language in the SET UP mode.

Press to select ADD or DELETE. If an unmemorized channel was selected (step 3), the channel indicator will be yellow. Press or if you wish to ADD the 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. 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. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each channel to be added or deleted.

or

TV does not operate Poor sound or No sound

Poor picture or No picture

Poor reception on some channels

5

Press ACTION three times.
Poor color or no color

SETTING TIMER
You can set the TV to turn off after a preset amount time.

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Press ACTION and press ACTION. Press and then press

to select the TIMER mode, then press

TIMER SLEEP : 10

Picture wobbles or drifts

or

to select desired time, then press
/ / ACTION

No CATV reception Horizontal or diagonal bars on screen No reception above channel 13 No Remote operation

ACTION. After the timer is programmed, the display will disappear then reappear momentarily every ten minutes to remind you the timer function is operating. To confirm the timer setting, repeat step 1. The remaining time will be displayed. To cancel the timer setting, select the OFF.

ADJUSTING PICTURE
You can adjust the settings for color, sharpness, contrast, brightness and tint.

TV shuts off Cannot see closed caption

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Press ACTION twice to select the PICTURE mode. Press v or w to select desired picture, then press Press .

Display is not shown in your language

or

to adjust the setting.

SPECIFICATIONS
COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS more vibrant color greenish hue increase brightness increase contrast makes picture clearer reduces color reddish hue decrease brightness decrease contrast makes picture softer
AC Power Input: AC Power Consumption: Chassis Construction: Picture Tube: Horizontal resolution: Audio Power Output Rating: Speaker: Tuner Type: Remote Control: Receiving Channels: 120V, 60Hz 54 Watts IC Solid state 13" (measured diagonally) 260 lines 1.0 Watts 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) VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CATV 1-125 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

TO RETURN TO INITIAL SETTING Select the NORMAL then select SET as in step2.
Antenna Input Impedance: Input: Dimensions: Weight: