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Panasonic TU-DST50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Television Decoder
Operating
Instructions
O01oo,._i _
DIGITAL
TU-DST50
*The presence of the DTV certification mark indicates that this
product will successfully receive digital television transmissions
that conform to any and all of the video formats described in the
ATSC Digital Television Standard.
TQB2AAO258
PRINTED IN USA

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  • Page 1 nasonlc o Digital Television Decoder Operating Instructions TU-DST50 O01oo,._i _ DIGITAL TQB2AAO258 *The presence of the DTV certification mark indicates that this PRINTED IN USA product will successfully receive digital television transmissions that conform to any and all of the video formats described in the ATSC Digital Television Standard.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel .................. Features of the Set-Top Box ......Channel and Program Tuning ............. Channel Tuning Using Certain Panasonic Televisions ....11 Channel Banner ................Unavailable Channel Selection ........... ATSC Display Formats ..............Display Format Selection ............Aspect Ratio Selection ..............

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The exclamation point within a triangle The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended is intended to tell the user that impor- to tell the user that parts inside tant operating and servicing...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS ._'rE_,U,,',.EK_-_N P_WIRE DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20 I GROUNDING CONDUCTORS O SECTtON .,0-2,_ , e oNo,NG EI_rNODE _TN_ (NEC ART 250, PARTH). If an outside antenna is connected to the decoder equipment, be sure the antenna system is groueded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.

  • Page 5: Information On Digital Television

    INFORMATION ON DIGITAL TELEVISION 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 required to continue broadcasting regular TV signals along side the digital signals until 2006.

  • Page 6: Digital Picture Formats

    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 picture.

  • Page 7: Information On The Set-Top

    The STB contains two vital links to the future of TV. The optical Dolby Digital (AC-3) output connection provides the highest quality surround sound when attached to an external AC-3 decoder/receiver. A digital interface connection allows the STB to be attached to a Panasonic digital VHS (D-VHS) VCR. DTV-Compatible Monitor/Receiver Capability HDTV-Compatible (1080i/720p)

  • Page 8: Congratulations

    CONGRA TULA TIONS 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. DTV signals are displayed in either an interlaced or progressive format, providing a clear, crisp picture.

  • Page 9: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Important Notes STB Location This unit can be used as part of an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options. Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights. Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure.

  • Page 10: Antenneicable Connection

    75 Ohm VHFAJHF on back of STB 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

    STB. Press to access Press select exit Roller Roller Guide Menu Remote Control Signal Sensor Guide Menu Power In,cater (LED) Panasonic HIGH 0 EFqNIT]O N TELEVISK)N OECOOE_ Pull to open )ariel Pow_eru_on Set-Top Box Keypad...

  • Page 12: Features Of The Set-Top

    Note: Only programs within the current 6 MHz channel can be selected using the PROG button, If only one (1) program appears, it indicates only one (1) program is available. Channel Tuning Using Certain Panasonic Televisions Some Panasonic television models*...

  • Page 13: Channel Banner

    FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP Channel Banner The Channel Banner is used by all tuning methods to show you which channel program you are currently viewing or selecting. The banner will appear in the upper right hand side of your TV screen. Logo indicates Digital TV with...

  • Page 14: Unavailable Channel Selection

    FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP Unavailable Channel Selection 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 broadcasting programs.

  • Page 15: Atsc Display Formats

    FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP 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 followingtable shows the four (4) formats, their resolutions...

  • Page 16: Aspect Ratio Selection

    FEATURES OF THE SET-TOPBOX 480p If your TVis capable of displaying 480p form_ onl_ then setthe MODE swish 480p. 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i Aspect Ratio Selection The STB changes the normal aspect ratio (picture display shape) in response to the source signal and monitor format of your TV.
  • Page 17 ASPECT RATIO FORMATS Source Slgnal FULL ZOOM SIDEBAR EXPAND FULL ZOOM LEI-[ERBOX SHRINK These pictures show the different aspect ratios These pictures show the different aspect ratios The 16:9 and 4:3 pictures available with a 16:9 monitor format. available with a 4:3 monitor format. represent the incoming The top pictures show the 4:3 monitor...

  • Page 18: 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 even turn on...

  • Page 19: To Dtv-Compatible Rv

    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 Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a DTV-compatible I....

  • Page 20: Gettingstarted

    GETTINGSTARTED Step 2a. Set-Top Box Connection to Conventional TV Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a conventional TV. NOTE: S-VIDEO.VIDEO AND AUDIO CABLES NOT INCLUDED "IV Connect the S-¥tDEO S-Video or INPUT video cable. AUDIO See Note L r_@:_ below.

  • Page 21: Step 3A. Digital Tv/Standard Tv Reception

    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...
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED Step 3b, Digital W/Standard TV Reception with Conventional TV Follow 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 "IV. additional antenna may be required depending...

  • Page 23: With Dtv-Compatible Tv

    GETTING STARTED Step 3c. Digital TVICable 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 (or through the TV if you have no cable box). Optional Cable Box NOTE: ANTENNA, CABLE BOX, RF CABLE...

  • Page 24: With Conventional Tv

    GETTING STARTED Step 3d. Digital TV/Cable Reception with Conventional 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 NOTE: ANTENNA,...

  • Page 25: Cable Reception With

    GETTING STARTED Step 3e. Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with DTV-Compatible 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).

  • Page 26: Cable Reception With Operating

    GETTING STARTED Step 3f, Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with Conventional 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).

  • Page 27: Step 4. Turning Stb On

    DIGPLAY SET UP SET UP TIMER Note: To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the • arrow on the ACTION button or press the MENU button. *Roller Guide Menu is a trademark of Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. U.S. Patent Pending.

  • Page 28: Button

    GETTING STARTED Step 6a. ACTION / Navigation Button 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.

  • Page 29: Step 8. Programming Available Channels

    GETTING STARTED Step 8. Programming Available Channels MUST PERFORM AUTOMATIC CHANNEL PROGRAMMING BEFORE MANUALLY ADDING 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...

  • Page 30: D-Vhs Vcr

    Connect digital interface cable from the digital interface output connection on the STB to the digital interface input connection on the D-VHS VCR. Note: The STB works with a Panasonic D-VHS VCR only. • Follow directions in Getting Started section to connect the STB to a DTV-compatible TV.

  • Page 31: Vcr

    INSTALLATION Set-Top Box Connection to VCPJS-Video Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a VCR or S-Video VCR. Connect the S-Video or video NOTE: S-VIDEO, VIDEO AND AUDIO cable. See Note below. CABLES NOT INCLUDED VCR/S-Video VCR _INPUT "_ RIAUDIO_L VIDEO S'VIDEO...

  • Page 32: To Dolby Digital Ac-3 Decoder

    OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS 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 De_0der 'l I" =- ........DIGITAL • AUDIO 6-Channel Amplifier _Ac3> &...
  • Page 33 REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control ASPECT (R_O) _ LIG_ EUR511154 *Turn the lightOFF and ON by pressing R-TUNE and RECALL, together.

  • Page 34: Remote Control Functional Key Chart

    REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART Remote Control Functional Key Chart Turn components On and Off ALL COMPONENTS LIGHT REMOTECONTROL Illumlnste buttons MUTE TV RCVR CBL Mute audio © TVNIDEO © ALL COMPONENTS Switch between component and "IV Change picture shape to fit format: Full - Normal picture shape (16:9 or 4:3) Zoom - Expend picture uniformly...
  • Page 35 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL CHART Remote Control Functional Key Chart VOLUME TV volume down and up Cable volume down and up Receiver volume down end up CHANNEL Channel down _C!3 ALL COMPONE_ Channel up EXIT/GUIDE • Exit / Guide Menus VCR REC Record Move PiP Skip I Search Rewind...
  • Page 36 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART Remote Control Functional Key Chart TV CBL DBS Previous channel Previous channel or program R-TUNE Title AB repeat Next disc CD (AUX) Deck A/B AUX (Cassette Deck) ! On screen display "IV VCR DVD/LD DBS RECALL Set-top box on screen display Time format...

  • Page 37: 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...
  • Page 38 ASPECT RATIO FORMATS Source Slgnal FULL ZOOM SIDEBAR EXPAND FULL ZOOM LETTERBOX SHRINK The 16:9 and 4:3 pictures These pictures show the different aspect ratios These pictures show the different aspect ratios available with a 16:9 monitor format. available with a 4:3 monitor format. represent the incoming The top picture shows the 16:9 monitor...
  • Page 39 SPECIAL REMOTE BUTTONS TVNIDEO TV/Vide0 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 DTV modes. Note: Not all television models will display all the modes.
  • Page 40 Some components may not operate because memory is limited. The Universal Remote Control does not control all features in all models. Codes for TV Panasonic 100, 101,102 Al_i Pioneer Centurion Proscan Daewoo 101,103 C_uasa! Emerson 141,143, 144 Radioshack F_he_...
  • Page 41 COMPONENT CODES Codes for VCR Dptimus 006 100_ 140_ 200 Orion 081,136 _lwa 137,160 'anas_ic "_ 100 i0_ 125 130 Q_5 016 142 Pentax 9O0, 011,300 011,24O _,udio Dynamic Phi!co ,081 125130 136 137 150 Bell & Howell Philips 125, 130, 150 Broksonic 081,136 pioneer _...
  • Page 42 Sherwood _Aagnavox Sony _larantz Technics 500, 50t, 53O _clntosh 590, 591,070 Vicw' Dptimus Yamaha .._ i_ •__i Panasonic 402;: 403,404 500, 501,530 Codes for DVD Saba Denon_ .._i_ Ferguson Thomson Mitsubishi Yamaha Pioneer ZenitWInteq 290,291 Codes for Cassette Deck...
  • Page 43 COMPONENT CODES Codes for Laser Disc Pioneer Sony !,243 Codes for Receiver/Amplifier Admiral Optimus Panasonic Aiwa 160, 161 Denon 200, 201,202 PhUips Pioneer Fisher 030, 032 Quasar " Sarrard 1001_,_30, Harman 057, 150 003, 030, 162, 170, 171 Jensen Sansu! 003 053;3_ O...

  • Page 44: Programming The Remote Control

    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, DTV, TV, CBL, or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with...
  • Page 45 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 • arrow to exit the Roller Guide Menu. "1 ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS DISPLAY...

  • Page 46: Roller Guide Feature Chart

    ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide Feature Chart Roller Guide Feature Chart SET UP MODE - Select0ne Of the following: • ANTENNA (default setting) - VHF/UHF Cable - Standard Cable • Signals • Cable Harmonic Related Carrier • Cable IRC .- Incremental Related Carrier...
  • Page 47 ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.) D-VHS £3 CONTROLS - Select to display D-VHS CONTROLS Control Panel buttons and status box. £3 MINIMIZE - Select to minimize D-VHS MINIMtZE Control Panel buttons to a title bar. TIMER TIMER DAY - Select the day of the week to...

  • Page 48: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURF-q 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. Procedure In SET UP Menu, select INPUT to choose either ANTENNA or Cable, Press the Ib arrow, then the •...
  • Page 49 SPECIAL FEATURES Manual Channel Programming After programming all available channels, you can use the MANUAL feature selectively add or delete channels. Procedure In SET Menu, select PROGRAM to choose MANUAL to manually add or delete channels. Use the A, • arrow buttons and numeric keypad to select a channel.
  • Page 50 SPECIAL FEATUR_-_ IC-C] (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 51: D-Vh

    SPECIAL FEATURES D-VHS D-VHS Control Panel The STB allows you to control a Panasonic D-VHS VCR through the digital interface. The on-screen panel of D-VHS control buttons in the D-VHS menu lets you record and playback digital programs. Note: The STB must be on when D-VHS VCR is recording.
  • Page 52 SPECIAL FEATURES D-VHS Status Messages The STB will report status information about the D-VHS in the status box. following table is a list of possible status messages. Command or Event Status Message Rewinding STOP Stop Fast ForWarding PLAY Playing Pause ;:_ PAUSE Recording ' '_...
  • Page 53 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 on to recording mode.
  • Page 54 SPECIAL FEATURES 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 Message The system time was not set NOTICE: Clock must be set No data is entered in any of the timer data NOTICE:...
  • Page 55 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 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...
  • Page 56 •Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet. D-VHS VCR is not responding .Check that equipment is connected properly, • Make sure it is a Panasonic D-VHS VCR, D-VHS VCR does not record Make sure STB is on' •...

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