Panasonic CT-2701 Owner's Manual

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6This television has an extended tuning rangeand can tune most cable channels withoutusing a cable company supplied converterbox. Some cable companies offer "premiumpay channels" in which the signal isscrambled. Descrambling these signals fornormal viewing requires the use of adescrambler device which is generallyprovided by the cable company.ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONSFor Subscribers to Basic Cable TV ServiceFor basic cable service not requiring a converter/descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the antenna jack on theback of the television.For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV ServiceIf 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 thetelevision to the output of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/descrambler box to select channels.For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with Scrambled Premium ChannelsIf 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 cableinstaller or an electronics supply store. Follow the connections shown left. With the switch in the "B" position, you can directly tune anynonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in the "A" position, tune your TV to the output of the converter/descrambler box (usuallychannel 3 or 4) and use the box to tune scrambled channels.If you connect the TV to a VCR, camcorder or TV game, through theaudio/video in jacks, use the TV/VIDEO to make your selection.Press the TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the desired mode.“AUX1” or “AUX2” will display on the screen for 4 seconds.NOTE: TV/VIDEO button only exists in the remote control.CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENTThe exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV is dependent on the model and features of eachcomponent. 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 compo-nents. The diagrams are intended to show component video and audio interconnections only.NOTE: If using a monaural video and audio components, connect AUDIO IN (L/MONO) jack to AUDIO OUT using only one audio cable.To playback from the camcorder, connect the camcorder to the TV asshown.3. To connect the TV to a camcorderSet the TV/AV selection for this connection, to AUX2.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 generatedby these devices and subsequent hook-up variations required, theyhave not all been included in the suggested connection diagrams.You'll need to consult each component's Owner's Manual for additionalinformation.2. To connect the TV to a TV GameSet the TV/AV selection for this connection, to AUX2.1. To connect the TV to a VCRSet the TV/AV selection for this connection, to AUX1.TV/AV SELECTIONTV AUX 1 AUX 2 Front of TV(not supplied)To Audio/Video OUTFront of TVTo AV OUT jackANT(75 )IN OUTAUDIORL/MONOS-VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOAUDIORL/MONORear of TVVCRTo Audio/VideoOUTVIDEOAUDIO (L)AUDIO (R)AUX1ANT(75 )IN OUTAUDIORL/MONOS-VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOAUDIORL/MONOANTENNA CONNECTIONS(not supplied)TV GAME(not supplied)Converter/DescramblerSplitter Switch A BConverter/DescramblerSingle 75 ohm cablefrom Antenna300 ohm twin-lead wire300-75 OHM MATCHINGTRANSFORMER(not supplied)COMBINER(not supplied)Single 75 ohm cable300 ohm twin-lead wireIncoming CATVCATV CONNECTIONS