Panasonic TU-DST51 manuale d’uso

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Table of Contents Safety Instructions ............................................... 2 Information on Digital Television ........................ 4 Digital Television ........................................................................... 4 Digital Broadcasting and Cable TV ............................................... 4 Receiving Digital Br[...]

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING _VARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No Llser-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock t[...]

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING_AS ANTENNA, LEAD-IN PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC_._.._ _p-_- W_RE GROUND DISCHARGE UNIT [NEC SECTION 810-20 / ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWI:: R SERVICE GROUNDING EUECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 14. If an outside antenna is connected to the decoder equipment, be sure the anten[...]

INFORMATION ON DIGITAL TEL E VISION Information on Digital Television Digital Television In April 1997, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that by 2006, all television broadcasting will be digital. However, television stations are required to continue broadcasting regular TV signals along side the digital signals until 2006. Cabl[...]

INFORMATION ON DIGITAL TELEVISION Digital Picture Formats DTV supports eighteen (18) Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC)' display formats, which are variations of the four (4) following formats: 1080i (interlaced), 720p (progressive), 480p (progressive) and 480i (interlaced). The larger the number, the higher the resolution of the pic[...]

INFORMATION ON THE SET-TOP BOX Information on the Set-Top Box Panasonic Digital Set-Top Box model TU-DST51 Current Conventional Televisions Panasonic's digital set-top box (STB) model TU-DST51 uses specially developed chips which allow current televisions (with A/V inputs) to display digitally broadcast programs. The STB, which receives digita[...]

CONGRA TULA T/ON,£ Congratulations Your Panasonic digital set-top box (STB) features state-of-the-art technology for high-quality picture and sound with complete audio/video output jacks for your home theater system. D'TV signals are displayed in either an interlaced or progressive format, providinga clear, crisp picture. When connected to th[...]

IMPORTANT NOTES Important Notes STB Location This unit can be used as part of an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options. £3 Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights. O Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure. {3 Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control t[...]

Antenna/Cable Connection IMPORTANT NOTE,_ For proper reception, an antenna or cable connection is required. Antenna Connection For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, a directional antenna is required (see previous page). For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. Procedure Connect the antenna cable from your antenna. O Select ANTENNA[...]

FRONT ANO REAR VIEW OF THE SET-ToP BOX Front and Rear View of the Set-Top Box Front Panel The following is a labeled illustration of the front panel of the STB. Remote Control Signal Sensor Power Indicator (LED) / I Press to select Roller Guide Menu Press to access and exit Press to select _ NTSC channel Panasonic Pull to open I , I '°w'[...]

Features of the Set-Top Box FEATURES OF THE SET-ToP BOX Channel and Program Tuning - DTV Channel and program tuning in digital television is very different from current conventional television. In DTV, up to six (6) multiple programs can exist within a single 6 MHz channel. These programs behave as subchannels within the single channel. When tuning[...]

FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX Channel Banner The Channel Banner is used by all tuning methods; DTV (Native, 1080i/480p and 480p) and TV (NTSC) mode 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. Channel Banner DTV mode Logo indicates Digital TV The b[...]

Unavailable Channel Selection FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX The unavailable channel selection screen is displayed when you select an unavailable channel. The following is a list of some possible situations where an unavailable channel selection may occur. Tuning to a channel that is not transmitting any programs. Tuning to a channel that stopped broa[...]

FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX ATSC Display Formats The STB converts all eighteen (18) ATSC display formats available in DTV into viewable programming. The display formats are variations on the four (4) formats, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. The following table shows the four (4) formats, their resolutions and aspect ratios. 1080i 720p High Definition 1[...]

FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX 480p If your TV is capable of displaying 480p format only, then set the OUTPUT MODE switch to 480p. 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i NTSC Mode If your TV is capable of displaying NTSC format only, then set the OUTPUT MODE switch to NTSC. 1080i 720p 480i 480p 480i Note: When the mode switch is in the NTSC position, the output fo[...]

FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX Shrink Aspect The source aspect ratio will be maintained and the picture will shrink into full view on the screen. Sidebar Aspect 4:3 pictures will be viewed on a wide aspect TV screen with vertical bars on both sides of the picture. Expand Aspect 4:3 pictures will be viewed on a wide aspect TV screen with the picture di[...]

ASPECT RATIO FORMATS B Source Signal 4 FULL ZOOM SIDEBAR EXPAND ZOOM LETTERBOX SHRINK T The 16:9 and 4:3 pictures represent the incoming source signals received by the STB. These pictures show the different aspect ratios available with a 16:9 monitor format. The top picture shows the 16:9 monitor format available when the STB receives a 16:9 source[...]

FEATURES OF THE SET*TOP BOX Digital Interface for Panasonic D-VHS VCR The digital interface on the STB allows the transfer high speed digital data between devices. With the digital interface, there is no need to first convert digital data into analog, eliminating the loss of data integrity. The digital interface on the STB allows you to connect a P[...]

GETTING STARTED Getting Started Step 1. Connect AC Power Cord Plug the AC power cord into a grounded outlet. Do not turn on any devices until you have finished making all necessary connections. Step 2. Set-Top Box Connection to DTV-Compatible TV Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a DTV-compatible TV. Incoming signal from antenna or cabl[...]

GETTING STARTED Step 2a. Set-Top Box Connection to Conventional TV Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a conventional TV. NOTE: VIDEO AND AUDIO CABLES NOT INCLUDED TV Incoming signal from antenna or Connect the cab1i VIDEO _ _ k/Rvide°audioand I oa0,os "_ STB _ Panason c ® _ ....... _: ATSC/DTV _ NTS_ ,NPUT :_// _,.ua=l_r*du,_*,i,[...]

GETTING STARTED Step 3a. Digital TV/Standard TV Reception with DTV-Compatible TV Follow this diagram if you have a DTV-compatible TV, no cable service and you want to receive digital channels through the STB and standard channels through the TV. An additional antenna may be required depending on which frequencies your current antenna can receive. N[...]

GETTING STARTED Step 3b. Digital TV/Standard TV Reception with Conventional TV Foltow this diagram if you have a conventional TV, no cable service and you want to receive digital channels through the STB and standard channels through the TV. An additional antenna may be required depending on which frequencies your current antenna can receive. NOTE:[...]

GETTING STARTED 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), Optional Cable Box NOTE: ANTENNA, CABLE BOX, RF CABLE AND AUDIO [...]

GETTING STARTED 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. Optional Cable Box ANT IN ANT OUT TV NOTE: ANTENNA, CABLE BOX, RF CAB[...]

GETTING STARTED Step 3e. Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with DTV-Compatible TV Follow this diagram if you have a DTV-compatible TV, cable service providing 8VSB digital cable and you want to receive digital cable channels through the STB and analog cable channels through the cable box (or through the TV if you have no cable box). Note: The STB is [...]

GETTING STARTED Step 3f. Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with Conventional TV Follow this diagram if you have a conventional TV, cable service providing 8VSB digital cable and you want to receive digital cable channels through the STB and analog cable channels through the cable box (or through the TV if you have no cable box). Note: The STB is able[...]

GETTING STARTED Step 3g. NTSC Analog Cable Connection Follow this diagram if you want to monitor the NTSC analog signal. NOTE: RF CABLES, VIDEO AND AUDIO CABLES NOT INCLUDED Analog Signal ANALOG CABLE RECEPTION WITH CONVENTIONAL MONITOR SETUP Procedure • Connect the cable from the analog signal source to the NTSC input, Connect the Set Top Box NT[...]

GETTING STARTED Step 4. Turning STB On Procedure • Press the Remote Control DTV mode button _. • Press the POWER button. Note: Monitor/'l-Vshould also be turned on. Step 5. Switching to DTV Mode (Panasonic TV models) Press the Remote Control TV/VIDEO button until DTV or Component Video input appears on the MonitorFFVscreen. Select the same[...]

Step 6a. ACTION / Navigation Button GETTING STARTED Press the ACTION button to select main menu items. Press the • or • arrows to highlight sub menus. Press the • arrow to select features. Press the • or • arrows to scroll through options within a feature. Press the • arrow to return to main menu items. Remote ACTION / Navigation Button[...]

GETTING STARTED Step 8. Programming Available Channels YOU MUST PERFORM THE AUTOMATIC CHANNEL PROGRAMMING BEFORE MANUALLY ADDING AND DELETING CHANNELS BECAUSE OF THE DIGITAL TUNING SYSTEM USED BY THE STB. THIS METHOD WILL ENSURE THAT EVERY AVAILABLE CHANNEL IS CAPTURED AND STORED INTO MEMORY. Automatic Channel Programming The STB will scan for all [...]

Installation Set-Top Box Connection to Panasonic D-VHS VCR Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a D-VHS VCR. INSTALLA TION Incoming signal from antenna or cable D-VHS VCR DTV-Compatible TV PANASONIC D-VHS VCR SETUP Procedure • Connect digital interface cable from the digital interface output connection on the STB t the digital interface[...]

INSTALLATION Set-Top Box Connection to VCR Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a standard VCR. NOTE; VIDEO AND AUDIO CABLES NOT INCLUDED Incoming signal from antenna or TV STB 1 I VCR SETUP Procedure Move the output mode switch to the NTSC position. Connect video cable from the video output jack on the STB to the video input jack on the [...]

Optional Connec_ons 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, Incoming signal from antenna or Dolby Digital AC-3 Dedoder cable STB NOTE: AC-3 DECODER AND DIGITAL AUDIO CABLE NOT INCLUDED DTV-Compatlble TV DIG_ALTV INPUT DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 DECODER[...]

REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control ASPECT (Ratio) EUR511157 *To conserve batt_y _le, the LIGHT func_n can be disabled/er_bled by presszng R-TUNE and RECALL simultaneously. [][...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART Remote Control Functional Key Chart Turn €ompofterlbl On and Off LIGHT Illuminate bnttona MUTE © Mute audio W/VIDEO © Switch between €o_sent and "W ASPECT © Change picture shape to fit format: Full -Normal picture shape (16:9 or 4",3) Zoom - Expand picture unltormJy Lstbox (Lnttorbox) - Black hat[...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART Remote Control Functional Key Chart VOLUME CHANNEL GUIOE C_ EXIT TVvolumedownand up Cable volume downand up Recelvervolume down and up VCR REC Record MOVE REW Move PIP Skip I Search Rewind Searc:h Rewind Oecmase surround Rewind SEARCH STOP PIP channeleearch Stop SiZE pLAY Change PIP size Play PiP FF FtP Skip/Sear[...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART Remote Control Functional Key Chart R-TUNE O RECALL O ®® ®® @® @ 1%" CBL DeS OTV DVD LD CD (AUX) AUX (Cassette Deck) TV VCR DV_LD DBS DTV €o (AUX) • O TY DTV VCR CABLE DB_ c° (Au)9 Previous channel previous channel or program Title AB repeat Next disc Deck A/B Off screen display Set-top box on scre[...]

SPECIAL REMOTE BUTTONS Special Remote Buttons ASPECT Aspect Ratio Selections _) The ASPECT button changes the aspect ratio (picture display shape) in response to the source signal and monitor format. You can also change the aspect ratio for your personal viewing preference. Each time the ASPECT button is pressed, the STB will cycle to the next avai[...]

Source Signal 16 ASPECT RATIO FORMATS ZOOM SIDEBAR EXPAND FULL ZOOM LETFERBOX SHRINK 4 T The 16:9 and 4:3 pictures represent the incoming source signals received by the STB. These pictures show the different aspect ratios available with a 16:9 monitor format. The top picture shows the 16:g monitor format available when the STB receives a 16:9 sourc[...]

SPECIAL REMOTE BUTTONS TV/VIOEO TV/Video C) The W/VIDEO button allows you to select the mode of your TV. Each time the TV/ VIDEO button is pressed, the TV will cycle through Channel, Video 1, Video 2, Video 3 and D'iV modes. Note: Not all television models will display all the modes. Menu MENU O The MENU button allows you to access and exit th[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROl Programming the Remote Control The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers' components using the component function buttons for VCR, DVD, AUX (RCVR, CD, TAPE, CASSETTE DECK and LD), CBL, D'I-V, TV, or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with and wit[...]

COMPONENT CODES 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. Codes for TV _entunen Oae_o Emerson Rsher i GE/Panasonic/ Quasar H_tachi Magnavox Mar[...]

Codes for VCR COMPONENT CODES Admiral Aiwa Aka! Audio Dynamic Broksonic Cenon Citizen Curtis Mathes DBX Emerson Funai Go Video Hitachi J.C. Penney JVC LXI Mamntz Memorex Minolta Multitech Olympic 137,160 0!4, 015, 0J6 142 011,240 005 013 081,136 125, 135 006 005, 006 i41 ..... 130, 137, 300 o0i 130, 250 _ _, . + * 010, 011,240 003, 080, 081,135, 13[...]

COMPONENT CODES Codes for CD _erver 550 Denon 600 Fisher 405 HarmardKar- don 459, 460, 462 JVC 590, 591,670 Kenwood 400, 401,450, 670 Magnavox 550 Marantz 550 Mclntosh 460 ; Optimus 430, 459 P_ 500, 501,530 Philips 550 Pioneer 430 Quasar 500, 501,530 Sansul 432 Sanyo 405 Sharp 600 Sherwood 459 sony s4o Technics 500, 501,530 Victor Codes for DVD Fer[...]

COMPONENT CODES Codes for Laser Disc Codes for Receiver/Amplifier Admiral 710 Aiwa 760, 761 Denon 800,801,802 Fisher 604 Garrard 655 Harman 657,750 Jansen 764 JVC 790,791 ;enwood 600 650 Magnavox 162 MaJrahtz 751 Mclntosh 658 _m_h _ 631 Onkyo 651,656 Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Quasar _CA Sansui Sharp Sony Soundesign Teac Technics Victor _&ap[...]

ROLLER GUIDE MENU TM Roller Guide Menu TM Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to display the Roller Guide Menu, Press the • or • arrow to rotate the Roller Guide. Press the • arrow to exit the Roller Guide Menu. SET UP L ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS DISPLAY M SET UP TIMER Note: To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the • arrow on the[...]

ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide Feature Chart Roller Guide Feature Chart g SET UP SET UP f3 SOURCE - Select one of the following: • ANTENNA (default setting) - VHF/UHF • Cable STD - Standard Cable TV Signals • Cable HRC - Harmonic Related Carrier Cable IRC - Incremental Related Carrier Note: Contact your local cable provider if you ar[...]

ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.) O BACKDROP BACKDROP Black (not recommended) Gray (default setting) [] INFO - Select ON or OFF for the Format INFO Info Banner, _,ONTROLS [] MINIMIZE / • i ill TIMER D-VHS [3 CONTROLS - Select to display D-VHS VCR Control Panel buttons and status box. MINIMIZE - Select to minimize D-VHS[...]

Special Features SPECIAL FEATURES SET UP Antenna/Cable Mode Select either Antenna or Cable mode, depending on the type of incoming signal you are using. Cable must be 8VSB format for DTV reception. Procedure £] In SET UP Menu, select iNPUT. £3 Press the Ib arrow twice, then the • and • arrows to select ANTENNA, Cable STD, Cable HRC or Cable I[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES Channel Mapping Select ON for automatic channel mapping functions. The Channel Mapping feature allows the STB to match the actual DTV broadcast channel (assigned to your local TV station) to the channel number that the station uses to identify itself. For example, local channel 4 may actually be broadcasting digital programming on [...]

SPECIAL FEATURES Programming Available Channels You must perform the automatic channel programming before manually adding and deleting channels because of the digital tuning system used by the STB. This method will ensure that every available channel will be captured and stored into memory. Automatic Channel Programming The STB will scan for all av[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES Clock Set the time for the STB system clock. TIME will display on screen after pressing the POWER button, RECALL button, or when changing channels. (Clock must be set to use the "Rmer feature). o In SET UP Menu, select CLOCK to set the STB clock. O Press the I_ arrow twice to move to the day field. Use the • and • arrows t[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES (Closed Captioned) The STB contains a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a visual display of the audio portion, The program viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CC) for the television to display it. CC is displayed in the form of text across the screen (white or colored letters on black background). It allows the viewe[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES D-VHS D-VHS VCR Control Panel The STB allows you to control a Panasonic D-VHS VCR through the digital interface. The on-screen panel of D-VHS VCR control buttons in the D-VHS menu lets you record and playback digital programs. Note: The STB must be on whenD-VHS VCR is recording. Control Panel O In D-VHS Menu,select Controls. [] Use[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES D-VHS VCR Status Messages The STB will report status information about the D-VHS VCR in the status box. The following table is a list of possible status messages. REW STOP FF pLAY Command or Event PAUSE _ _I REC D-vHs empty Play: Fast Forward Status Message ReWinding Stop Fast Forwarding Playing Recording _ Forward Searching Play: [...]

SPECIAL FEATURES TIMER Timer I 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 VCR on to recording mode. Timer Set up [3 In TIMER Menu, press the • and • arrows to select either TIMER 1[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES The TIMER is active when the STB is OFF or ON. The STB wilr switch to the selected channel at the selected time set in the TIMER, Timer Error Messages The STB will scan the timer data fields and notify you of any problems before letting you set the Mode. The following is a table of possible error messages. Error Condition Error Mes[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES NTSC TUNER OPERATIONS This STB has a separate NTSC tuner. The NTSC output can be displayed on a monitor with composite video inputs, Main Menu Press the NTSC button on the Remote control, Press the ACTION button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU. Press the • or • arrow to navigate in the MAIN MENU. To exit the MAIN[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES MANUAL PROGRAM After programming all available channel, you can use the MANUAL PROGRAM feature to selectively add or delete channels. Procedure O In MAIN MENU select MANUAL PROGRAM. O Press the ACTION button on the remote control to display the menu features. £3 Use the • or • arrow or the numeric keypad to select a channel, ?[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES ANTENNA SOURCE Select TV or CABLE depending on the incoming signal source. Procedure _3 In MAIN MENU, select ANTENNA SOURCE. £3 Press the ACTION button on the remote control to displaythe menu features. £3 Press the • or • arrow to select TV or CABLE. O Press the ACTION button twice to exit. CHANNEL CAPTION (LABEL) Program ch[...]

SPECIAL FEATURES AUDIO SETUP Select STEREO, SAP or MONO, STEREO - For two channel audio reception. SAP - (Second Audio Program). Tunes to the alternate audio channel, if available (bilingual or descriptive audio). MONO - One channel audio. Use when stereo signal is weak. Procedure [_ In MAIN MENU, select AUDIO SETUP. £3 Press the ACTION button on [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 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[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING The ACTION button is not responding .Make sure to press ACTION in the middle of the button. • Make sure the remote control is in DTV or NTSC mode. Set the POWER button to OFF and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn No key operation (by the unit and/or off the power, disconnect the power plug and then reconnect it. (The STB the re[...]

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