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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 7. TV/Cab{e Mode ... Step 8. Programming Available Channels ... 30 TABLE Installation ... Set-Top Box Connection to Panasonic D-VHS VCR ... 31 Set-Top Box Connection to VCR ... 32 Optional Connections Set-Top Box Connection to Dolby Digital AC-3 Decoder ... 33 Remote Control Guide ... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS _VARNING: To reduce the risk of electric Llser-serviceable parts inside. The lightning head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. Note To CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to cali the CATV system installer's attention to article 820-40 of the National Electric Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical... - Page 4 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING_AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC_._.._ ELECTRIC SERVICE If an outside antenna is connected to the decoder equipment, protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. NFPA 70, and in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding...
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Page 5: Information On Digital Television
INFORMATION ON DIGITAL TEL E VISION Information on Digital Television Digital Television In April 1997, the Federal Communications 2006, all television required to continue broadcasting regular TV signals along side the digital signals until 2006. Cable and satellite TV are not affected by the FCC ruling. According to the FCC, digital broadcasting must be available in the top 30 markets, covering 50% of households, by the end of 1999. -
Page 6: Digital Picture Formats
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 picture. Interlaced Scan For interlaced pictures, the odd number lines (picture information) are scanned, creating field 1, then the even number lines are scanned, creating field 2. -
Page 7: Information On The Set-Top Box
SDTV-Compatible SDTV-compatible TV models process and display standard definition output from the Panasonic STB as a 480p or 480i format. When DTV broadcasts are available in your viewing area, your SDTV monitor/receiver will be compatible display the incoming SDTV format. -
Page 8: Congratulations
Congratulations Your Panasonic digital set-top box (STB) features state-of-the-art technologyfor high-quality picture and sound with complete audio/video output jacks for your home theater system. D'TV signals are displayed in either an interlacedor progressive format, providinga clear, crisp picture. When connected to the STB, your HDTV-compatible monitor/receiver can display high-definition (HD'I'V) 1080i or 720p format and standard definition (SD'FV) 480p or 480i format. -
Page 9: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES Important Notes STB Location This unit can be used available options. £3 Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights. Keep away from excessive component failure. Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range. Connecting Cables Component video cables (Y, PB, PR) are provided for connection to a DTV-compatible monitor/receiver. -
Page 10: Antenna/Cable Connection
Cable IRC - Incremental Related Carrier Note: The Panasonic DTV set-top box is able to receive DTV signals from your local cable provider only if they are transmitted in the 8VSB modulation format approved by the FCC for DTV transmission. -
Page 11: Front And Rear View Of The Set-Top Box
NTSC Input Jack Input Jack NTSC Video and Audio Output Jacks Panasonic" NTSC iNPUT Digital Interface for Panasonic D-VHS Note: Refer to the Table of Contents for page numbers. Press to access and exit Panasonic Set-To DTV Video and Audio... -
Page 12: Features Of The Set-Top Box
Channel Tuning Using Certain Some Panasonic television models* will automatically switch between using the STB or the TV to tune channels. When the remote control is in DTV mode and either the 0 ~ 9 numeric keypad or the Channel Up/Down (A or •... -
Page 13: Channel Banner
FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP 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. your TV screen. Channel Banner DTV mode Channel displays... -
Page 14: Unavailable Channel Selection
Unavailable Channel Selection The unavailable channel. The following channel selection Tuning to a channel that is not transmitting any programs. Tuning to a channel that stopped broadcasting programs. The signal strength of the RF signal is insufficient to obtain consistent error free data. Found or Not Found The unavailable... -
Page 15: Atsc Display Formats
FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX ATSC Display Formats The STB converts all eighteen (18) ATSC display formats available viewable programming. 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. resolutions and aspect ratios. Display Format Selection The STB allows you to choose a display format based on the capability of your TV or monitor. -
Page 16: Aspect Ratio Selection
480p If your TV is capable of displaying 480p format only, then set the OUTPUT MODE switch to 480p. NTSC Mode If your TV is capable of displaying NTSC format only, then set the OUTPUT MODE switch to NTSC. Note: When the mode switch is in the NTSC position, (component) and 480i (composite). - Page 17 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.
- Page 18 ASPECT RATIO FORMATS Source Signal FULL ZOOM These pictures show the different aspect ratios The 16:9 and 4:3 pictures available with a 16:9 monitor format. represent incoming The top picture source signals received format available by the STB. 16:9 source signal. The bottom pictures show the 16:9 monitor formats available 4:3 source signal.
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Page 19: Digital Interface For Panasonic D-Vhs Vcr
The recorded data from the tape then needs to be decoded for playback through the STB. The STB provides everything necessary to use a Panasonic D-VHS VCR. The digital interface allows the STB to control the D-VHS VCR and can even turn it on and simultaneously start recording through the TIMER feature. -
Page 20: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1. Connect AC Power Cord Plug the AC power cord into a grounded have finished making Step 2. Set-Top Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a DTV-compatible TV. DTV-COMPATIBLE Incoming signal from antenna or cable NOTE: AUDIO CABLES NOT INCLUDED... -
Page 21: Step 2A, Set-Top Box Connection To Conventional Tv
GETTING STARTED Step 2a. Set-Top Box Connection Follow this diagram Incoming signal from antenna or cab1i "_ Panason c® ATSC/DTV NTS_ ,NPUT _,.ua=l_r*du,_*,i,e.,el,o=_=_,b,,,_=r,s ©,9_; ,997D_,=_L,_or,_,r,,_ =n,_='r_"t,r,,,r,,_ CONVENTIONAL 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 Connect audio cables from the left and right audio output jacks on the STB to the left and right audio input jacks on the TV Step 3, Antenna/Cable... -
Page 22: Step 3A. Digital Tv/Standard Tv Reception With
Step 3a. Digital TV/Standard 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 antenna can receive. NOTE: AND AUDIO CABLES NOT INCLUDED DTV-Compatible... -
Page 23: Conventional Tv
GETTING STARTED Step 3b. Digital TV/Standard 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 antenna can receive. -
Page 24: Step 3C, Digital Tv/Cable Reception With Dtv-Compatible Tv
Step 3c. Digital TV/Cable Reception Follow this diagram receive digital (or through the TV if you have no cable box), Optional Cable Box NTSC INPUT DIGITALTV/CABLE Procedure Connect the antenna cable to the STB ATSC/DTV INPUT jack. If using a cable box, connect the cable wire from the wall jack to the cable box ANT (antenna) IN jack using a standard RF cable with a coaxial connector. -
Page 25: Step 3D, Digitat Tv/Cable Reception With Conventional Tv
GETTING STARTED Step 3d. Digital TV/Cable Reception Follow this diagram if you have a conventional 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 DIGITAL TV/CABLE RECEPTION Procedure... -
Page 26: Dtv-Compatible Tv
Step 3e. Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Follow this diagram if you have a DTV-compatible 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). -
Page 27: Conventional Tv
GETTING STARTED Step 3f. Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Follow this diagram if you have a conventional 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). -
Page 28: Step 3G. Ntsc Analog Cable Connection
Step 3g. NTSC Analog Cable Connection Follow this diagram Analog Signal ANALOG CABLE CONVENTIONAL Procedure • Connect the cable from the analog signal source to the NTSC input, Connect the Set Top Box NTSC video and left/right audio output to the Monitor video and left/right audio input. -
Page 29: Step 4. Turning Stb On
Roller Guide Menu. SET UP Note: To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the • MENU button. *Roller Guide Menu is a trademark of Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. Patent Pending. TV models) r" ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS... -
Page 30: Step 6A. Action/Navigation Button
Step 6a. ACTION / Navigation Press the ACTION button to select main menu items. highlight sub menus. to scroll through options within a feature. items. Note: Be careful to press ACTION in the middle of the button. middle of the button, the arrow buttons may be activated. Step 7. -
Page 31: Step 8. Programming Available Channels
GETTING STARTED Step 8. Programming Available MUST PERFORM MANUALLY ADDING TUNING SYSTEM EVERY AVAILABLE Automatic Channel The STB will scan for all available normally take several Procedure In SET UP Menu, select PROGRAM to choose AUTO to automatically scan and store all channels with a signal. -
Page 32: Installation
Connect digital interface cable from the digital interface output connection on the STB t the digital interface input connection on the D-VHS VCR. Note: The STB works with a Panasonic D-VHS VCR only. • If using a DTV-compatible STB to a DTV-compatible •... -
Page 33: Set-Top Box Connection To Vcr
INSTALLATION Set-Top Box Connection Follow this diagram Incoming signal from antenna or 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 VCR. -
Page 34: Optional Connections
Optional Connec_ons Set-Top Box Connection to Dolby Follow this diagram to connect the STB to a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder, Incoming signal from antenna or cable NOTE: AC-3 DECODER AND DIGITAL AUDIO CABLE NOT INCLUDED DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 DECODER SETUP Procedure Connect Digital Audio cable from the Digital Audio Out connection on the STB to the Digital Audio In connection on the Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder. -
Page 35: Remote Control Guide
REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control ASPECT (Ratio) EUR511157 *To conserve batt_y _le, the LIGHT func_n can be disabled/er_bled by presszngR-TUNE and RECALL simultaneously. -
Page 36: Remote Control Functional Key Chart
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART Remote Control Functional LIGHT MUTE © W/VIDEO © ASPECT © MENU FROG Key Chart Turn €ompofterlbl On and Off Illuminate bnttona Mute audio Switch between €o_sent and "W Change picture shape to fit format: Full -Normal picture shape (16:9 or 4",3) Zoom - Expand picture unltormJy... - Page 37 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART Remote Control Functional VOLUME CHANNEL GUIOE EXIT VCR REC MOVE SEARCH STOP SiZE pLAY FREEZE "WNCR OPEN/CLOSE SWAP PAUEE STILL PIP CHANNEL VCPJDBSCH SLOW Key Chart TVvolumedownand Cable volume downand Recelvervolume down and up Record Move PIP Skip I Search Rewind Searc:h Rewind...
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Page 38: Battery Installation And Precautions
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART Remote Control Functional 1%"CBL DeS R-TUNE CD (AUX) AUX (Cassette Deck) RECALL TV VCR DV_LD €o (AUX) • ®® TY DTV VCR ®® c° (Au)9 @® Battery Installation Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the Remote Control Use two AA batteries: Remove the battery cover by pushing in near the arrow and sliding the cover... -
Page 39: Special Remote Buttons
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 available aspect ratio choice. - Page 40 ASPECT RATIO FORMATS Source Signal ZOOM These pictures show the different aspect ratios The 16:9 and 4:3 pictures available with a 16:9 monitor format. represent incoming The top picture shows the 16:g monitor source signals received format available when the STB receives a by the STB.
- Page 41 SPECIAL REMOTE BUTTONS TV/VIOEO TV/Video The W/VIDEO 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 The MENU button allows you to access and exit the Roller Guide Menu. Each time the MENU button is pressed, the Roller Guide will appear on and disappear from the viewing screen.
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Page 42: 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 without codes for the component. -
Page 43: Remote Control 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. _entunen Oae_o Emerson 141 143 144 Rsher GE/Panasonic/ Quasar H_tachi Magnavox 210, 212 Marantz Archer 531 544... - Page 44 Minolta 000, 300 Multitech 004,137,330 _lO, 011, t90 _40 Olympic 125,130 Codes for VCR Orion 081,136 Panasonic 100, I0),125, 130 Pentax 000, 011,300 Ph,co 081 !25_130 136 137 i50 Philips 125, 130, 150 Pioneer Proscan 000, 001,002, 100 i01 125 1t30...
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Page 45: Navigation / Action Button
400, 401,450, 670 Magnavox Marantz Mclntosh 460 ; Optimus 430, 459 Ferguson N_lde Mitsubishi Pioneer Codes for Cassette Deck Technics Hitachi Panasonic Philips 001,002 Codes for CD 500, 501,530 Philips Pioneer Quasar 500, 501,530 Sansul Sanyo Sharp Sherwood sony Technics... - Page 46 CABLE Cable Box Video Cassette Recorder Direct Broadcast Television Satellite Other Components Other Components COMPONENT CODES 603, 762, 770, 771 Optimus Panasonic 700, 701, 730 Philips Pioneer 630, 632 Quasar 700,701,730 603,' 630,762,770, 771 Sansui 603, 6531920 800,803 Sharp Sony...
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Page 47: Roller Guide Menu
ROLLER GUIDE MENU Roller Guide Menu 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 • Roller Guide Menu. SET UP Note: To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the •... -
Page 48: Roller Guide Feature Chart
Roller Guide Feature Chart Roller Guide Feature Chart SET UP " NPUT ;1/_} DISPLAY MONITOR ROLLER SET UP SOURCE - Select one of the following: • ANTENNA (default setting) - VHF/UHF • Cable - Standard Signals • Cable Harmonic Carrier Cable Incremental Carrier... - Page 49 ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.) BACKDROP INFO _,ONTROLS MINIMIZE TIMER BACKDROP Black (not recommended) Gray (default setting) INFO - Select ON or OFF for the Format Info Banner, D-VHS CONTROLS - Select to display D-VHS VCR Control Panel buttons and status box. MINIMIZE - Select to minimize D-VHS...
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Page 50: Special Features
Special Features SET UP Antenna/Cable Select either Antenna 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 IRC. -
Page 51: Channel Mapping
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 channel 60. -
Page 52: Programming Available Channels
Programming Available Channels You must perform the automatic channel programming deleting channels because of the digital tuning system used by the STB. will ensure that every available channel will be captured and stored into memory. Automatic Channel Programming The STB will scan for all available normally take several minutes... -
Page 53: Clock
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 use the "Rmer feature). In SET UP Menu, select CLOCK to set the STB clock. Press the I_ arrow twice to move to the day field. -
Page 54: Closed Caption
(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). -
Page 55: D-Vhs Vcr
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 mustbe on whenD-VHS VCR is recording. - Page 56 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. Command or Event STOP pLAY PAUSE _ D-vHs empty Play: Fast Forward Play: Fast Rewind Analog tape loaded D-VHS reported error...
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Page 57: Timer 1 And 2
SPECIAL FEATURES TIMER Timer I and Timer 2 The STB contains selected times, on selected channels STB to simultaneously Timer Set up In TIMER Menu, press the • and • arrows to select either TIMER 1 or TIMER 2. Note: TIME must be entered in CLOCK to operate TIMER features. - Page 58 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.
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Page 59: Ntsc Tuner Operations
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. - Page 60 MANUAL PROGRAM After programming all available channel, you can use the MANUAL PROGRAM feature to selectively add or delete channels. Procedure In MAIN MENU select MANUAL PROGRAM. Press the ACTION button on the remote control to display the menu features. £3 Use the •...
- Page 61 SPECIAL FEATURES ANTENNA SOURCE Select TV or CABLE depending on the incoming signal source. Procedure _3 In MAIN MENU, selectANTENNA SOURCE. £3 Pressthe ACTION buttonon the remote controltodisplaythemenu features. £3 Pressthe • or • arrowto selectTV or CABLE. Pressthe ACTION buttontwiceto exit. CHANNEL CAPTION (LABEL) Program channel captions (station labels) for 30 stations using up to four characters.
- Page 62 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.
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Page 63: Troubleshooting Table
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 table do not solve the problem, consult your dealer or call 1.888-VIEW-PTV No power... - Page 64 •Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet. .Check that equipment is connected properly. •Make sure it is a Panasonic D-VHS VCR. Make sure STB is on. •Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet.
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