Document Outline

• Panasonic
  • Digital Television Decoder Operating Instructions
    • Table of Contents
      • Read these instructions completely before operating.
    • Safety Instructions
  • A
    • WARNING
  • A
    • 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.
    • 21. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
    • Information on Digital Television
      • Digital Television
      • Digital Broadcasting and Cable TV
        • Contact your local cable provider to determine if digital cable is available and whether a cable box is needed for converting the signals.
      • Receiving Digital Broadcasts
      • Digital Picture Formats
    • Information on the Set-Top Box
      • Panasonic Digital Set-Top Box model TU-DST50
      • DTV-Compatible Monitor/Receiver Capability
    • Congratulations
      • Customer Record
      • Care and Cleaning
    • Important Notes
      • STB Location
      • Connecting Cables
      • AC Power Supply Cord
      • Antenna Installation and Orientation
      • Antenna/Cable Connection
        • Antenna Connection
        • Procedure
        • Cable Connection
        • Procedure
    • Front and Rear View of the Set-Top Box
      • Front Panel
      • Rear Panel
    • Features of the Set-Top Box
      • Channel and Program Tuning
      • Channel Tuning Using Certain Panasonic Televisions
        • DTV
        • TV
      • Channel Banner
        • The Channel Banner is used by all tuning methods to show you which channel and program you are currently viewing or selecting. The banner will appear in the upper right hand side of your TV screen.
      • Unavailable Channel Selection
        • Found or Not Found Input Signals
      • ATSC Display Formats
      • Display Format Selection
        • 480p, 10801
        • 480p
      • Aspect Ratio Selection
    • ASPECT RATIO FORMATS
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      • Digital Interface for Panasonic D-VHS VCR
      • Dolby Digital (AC-3) Audio
      • Getting Started
        • step 1. Connect AC Power Cord
        • Step 2. Set-Top Box Connection to DTV-Compatible TV
        • DTV-COMPATIBLE TV SETUP
          • Procedure
          • Step 2a. Set-Top Box Connection to Conventional TV
        • CONVENTIONAL TV SETUP
          • Procedure
          • Step 3. Antenna/Cable Connection
          • Step 3a. Digital TV/Standard TV Reception with DTV-Compatible TV
        • DIGITAL TV/STANDARD TV RECEPTION WITH DTV-COMPATIBLE TV
        • SETUP
          • Procedure
          • Step 3b. Digital TV/Standard TV Reception with Conventional TV
            • Procedure
          • Step 3c. Digital TV/Cable Reception with DTV-Compatible TV
            • Follow this diagram if you have a DTV-compatible TV, cable service and you want to receive digital channels through the STB and cable channels through the cable box (or through the TV if you have no cable box).
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        • DIGITAL TV/CABLE RECEPTION WITH DTV-COMPATIBLE TV
        • SETUP
          • Procedure
          • Step 3d. Digital TV/Cable Reception with Conventional TV
            • Follow this diagram if you have a conventional TV, cable service and you want to receive digital channels through the STB and cable channels through the cable box (or through the TV if you have no cable box).
        • DIGITAL TV/CABLE RECEPTION WITH CONVENTIONAL TV SETUP
          • Procedure
          • Step 3e. Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with DTV-Compatible TV
        • DIGITAL 8VSB CABLE/ANALOG CABLE RECEPTION WITH DTV-COMPATIBLE TV SETUP
          • Procedure
          • Step 3f. Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with Conventional TV
        • DIGITAL 8VSB CABLE/ANALOG CABLE RECEPTION WITH CONVENTIONAL TV SETUP
          • Procedure
          • Step 4. Turning STB On
          • Step 5. Switching to DTV Mode (Panasonic TV models)
          • Step 6. Roller Guide Menu™
          • ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS
          • Step 6a. ACTION / Navigation Button
            • Press the ACTION button to select main menu items. Press the A or ^ arrows to highlight sub menus. Press the ^ arrow to select features. Press the A or V arrows to scroll through options within a feature. Press the ^ arrow to return to main menu
          • Remote ACTION / Navigation Button
          • Step 7. Antenna/Cable Mode
            • Select either Antenna or Cable mode, depending on the type of incoming signal you are using. Cable must be 8VSB format.
          • Step 8. Programming Available Channels
      • Instaliation
        • Set-Top Box Connection to Panasonic D-VHS VCR
          • Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a D-VHS VCR.
        • PANASONIC D-VHS VCR SETUP
          • Procedure
          • Set-Top Box Connection to VCR/S-Video VCR
            • Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a VCR or S-Video VCR.
        • VCR/S-VIDEO VCR SETUP
          • OR
          • OR
      • Optional Connections
        • Set-Top Box Connection to Dolby Digital AC-3 Decoder
          • Follow this diagram to connect the STB to a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder.
        • DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 DECODER SETUP
          • Procedure
      • Remote Control
      • Remote Control Functional Key Chart
      • Remote Control Functional Key Chart
      • Remote Control Functional Key Chart
        • Battery Installation
      • Special Remote Buttons
        • Aspect Ratio Selections
    • ASPECT RATIO FORMATS
      • Signal
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      • TVA/ideo
      • Menu
      • Next Program ^
      • Rapid Tuning
      • Recaii
      • Component Codes
        • The Universal Remote Control is capable of operating many component brands after entering a code. Some components may not operate because memory is limited. The Universal Remote Control does not control all features in all models.
        • Write the code numbers for your components in the space provided below. This will serve as a reference when you need to reprogram your remote control.
          • CABLE Cable Box
          • DBS
          • Direct Broadcast Satellite
          • Other Components
          • VCR
          • Video Cassette Recorder
          • TV
          • Television
          • Other Components
          • RCVR
          • Receiver or Amplifier
          • CD
          • Compact Disc Player
          • Other Components
          • LD
          • Laser Disc Player
          • DVD
          • Digital Videodisc
          • Other Components
      • Programming the Remote Control
        • Programming With Code
        • Programming Without Code
      • Roller Guide Menu^^
        • "^ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS^
        • ACTION / Navigation Button
        • Remote ACTION / Navigation Button
      • Roller Guide Feature Chart
      • Roller Guide Feature Chart
      • Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont)
      • Special Features
        • SETUP
          • Antenna/Cable Mode
          • Procedure
          • Programming Available Channels
          • Procedure
          • Manual Channel Programming
            • After programming all available channels, you can use the MANUAL feature to selectively add or delete channels.
          • Procedure
          • ICCI (Closed Captioned)
          • ICCI Mode
        • D-VHS
          • D-VHS Control Panel
          • Control Panel
          • Minimizing Control Panel
          • Title Bar
            • The STB will report status information about the D-VHS in the status box. The following table is a list of possible status messages.
        • TIMER
          • Timer 1 and Timer 2
            • The STB contains two timers that are capable of turning the STB on and off at selected times, on selected channels and on selected days. You can also set your STB to simultaneously turn your D-VHS on to recording mode.
          • Timer Set up
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            • The STB will scan the tinner data fields and notify you of any problems before letting you set the Mode. The following is a table of possible error messages.
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      • Troubleshooting
        • Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
        • If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the table do not solve the problem, consult your dealer or call 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) for assistance.
        • Product Service
        • Product Information
        • If you ship the product