Brand: Panasonic
Category: Television
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for CT-27D20
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Warranty Information
Copyright 2000 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Installation
- Television Location: Avoid sunlight, heat, moisture, and magnetic equipment.
- Cable/Antenna Connection: Connect using supplied cable or external antenna. Set mode to TV or Cable.
- Optional Equipment Connections: Connect VCRs, game consoles, etc. to Audio/Video inputs. Use TV/VIDEO mode.
- PIP Operation: Connect a second video source (VCR, Cable Box) and use the PIP button to display.
Main Menu
- Press ACTION to access Main Menu and submenus.
- Use CH/VOL buttons to navigate and select options (Lock, Timer, Channels, Set Up, Picture, Audio).
Special Features
- Menu Languages: Select desired language in Set Up.
- Program Channels: Auto Program or Manual Program channels.
- Sleep Timer: Set TV to turn off automatically.
- Picture Adjustments: Adjust Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, and Color Temp.
- Favorites: Save up to 16 favorite channels.
- Caption: Set up closed captioning.
- Lock: Lock channels or video inputs with a secret code.
- DTV-STB Connection: Connect a Digital TV Set-Top Box for digital broadcasts.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| AUDIO | VIDEO | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Noisy Audio | Snowy Video | Adjust Antenna Location and Connection |
| Noisy Audio | Multiple Image | Adjust Antenna Location and Connection; Check Antenna Lead-in Wire |
| Noisy Audio | Interference | Move TV from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles, and Medical Equipment |
| Noisy Audio | Interference | Increase Volume; Check Mute; Check TV SPEAKERS on/off; Change Channel |
| No Audio | Normal Video | Set TV or Cable Mode Property; Check Antenna Cables |
| Noisy Audio | No Video with Snow | Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet; Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls; Change Channel; Check Cable Connections; Program the Remote Control Again; Check Second Video Source Operation |
| No Audio | No Video / No PIP | Adjust Color Settings; Change Channel |
| Normal Audio | No Color | Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP |
| Wrong Audio | Normal Video | Change CC (Closed Captioning) from Text Mode |
| Normal Audio | Black Box on Screen | Replace Remote Control Batteries |
| Normal Audio | Normal Video (Intermittent Remote Control Operation) | Replace Remote Control Batteries |