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S A T E L L I T E
Copyright 1996 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
TU-IRD20
R
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions completely
before operating this set.
Contents subject to change without notice or obligation.
R E C E I V E R
Printed in U.S.A.
TQD2AA19009
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
S A T E L L I T E Copyright 1996 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law. TU-IRD20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely before operating this set. -
Page 2: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING To reduce risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture. Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer: Note to Satellite Dish Installer: IMPORTANT NOTICE: ® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.;... -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every product. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the product and accessory equipment. - Page 4 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA No.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Begin...3 What is the DSS ® System? ... 3 Ordering DSS ® Programming ...3 Installing Batteries In the Remote Control ... 4 Precautions on Battery Use ...4 Using This Manual ... 5 The On-Screen Navigation Method ... - Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Lists & Limits...17 Controlling The System ... 17 Setting the Ratings Limit ... 18 Setting Up Spending Limits ... 19 Creating Favorite Channel Lists ... 19 Add or Delete All Channels ...20 Parent Approved Channel List ... 21 Selecting a Channel List to Use ...
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Page 7: Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is the DSS ® You’ve purchased the DSS Digital Satellite System, so you already know a lot of the great things it offers. You know that the DSS system uses the latest satellite technology to deliver television programming to your home. -
Page 8: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
SELECT GUIDE MENU EXIT TV/DSS RECALL LOGO TUNE TV/VCR ALT AUD. TV/DSS PLAY STOP PAUSE Remote Control Panasonic DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Coaxial (RF) Cable S-Video Cable Telephone Line Cord VCR Controller AA Batteries Press down here and slide cover back... -
Page 9: Using This Manual
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Using This Manual There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help you read it. • Words that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a button. • The names of on-screen menu option are shown in italics . Important Note about this User’s Manual This manual assumes that your DSS... -
Page 10: The On-Screen Navigation Method
BEFORE YOU BEGIN The On-Screen Navigation Method Point and Select is the method you use for navigating through the menu system and program guides. Once you know how to Point and Select, you can explore the menus to learn more about how your DSS 1. -
Page 11: Program Guides
Point to other times with the left and right arrows. • Point to other channels with the up and down arrows. R-TUNE TV/VIDEO POWER MUTE SELECT EXIT GUIDE MENU RECALL LOGO TUNE TV/VCR TV/DSS ALT AUD. PLAY STOP PAUSE Panasonic DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER... -
Page 12: Scrolling Page By Page
PROGRAM GUIDES Scrolling Page By Page If you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guide more quickly, press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remote control. The highlight scrolls a page at a time. This is called “paging.” Tuning to a Program •... -
Page 13: Types Of Program Guides
PROGRAM GUIDES Types of Program Guides There are five types of program guides: the Grid Guide, the Info Guide, the Topic Guide, the Channel Guide, and the Attractions Guide. The Grid Guide Shows the schedule in a time-and-channel format, similar to a TV schedule listed in a newspaper. -
Page 14: The Topic Guide
PROGRAM GUIDES The Topic Guide Lets you sort the programming schedule to show certain topics, such as “movies” or “sports.” The Topic guide. The Channel Guide Displays the programming schedule for the selected channel. The Channel guide. The Attractions Guide Displays coming attractions and special events information. -
Page 15: Sorting The Grid And Info Guides
PROGRAM GUIDES Sorting the Grid and Info Guides There are six on-screen choices—called “buttons”— at the bottom of the Grid Guide and the Info Guide: down arrow, Movies, Sports, Other, All, and Sort. The Sorting buttons are at the bottom of the screen. The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide. -
Page 16: Using The Themes Button
PROGRAM GUIDES Allows you choose from a list of sorting topics. Once you have selected a sorting topic from the list, your guide will be simplified to show only that type of program. After selecting a topic, a Themes button may appear in the place of the Other button. -
Page 17: The Menu System
THE MENU SYSTEM THE MENU SYSTEM What is a Menu? ® The DSS menu is a list of choices, just like a menu in a restaurant. And, just as a restaurant menu is divided into sections such as appetizers, entrees, and desserts, the on- screen menus are also separated into sections to help you find the information you need. -
Page 18: Using The Menu System
M E N U / S E L E C T GUIDE MENU button RECALL TV/VCR ALT AUD. PLAY STOP Panasonic DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Main Menu Won’t Appear? If the Main Menu doesn’t appear when you press MENU/SELECT, the remote ® might not be in DSS mode. Try pressing the DSS button on the remote, and then MENU/SELECT. -
Page 19: Changing The Main Menu's Appearance
THE MENU SYSTEM The Help balloons show all of the menu choices in the Living Room Main Menu. 3. Press MENU/SELECT again. The help balloons disappear. The rest of the Help buttons in the menu system bring up helpful information explaining one aspect of that menu. Changing the Main Menu’s Appearance You have the option of using the Living Room Main Menu, or a Control Panel Main Menu. -
Page 20: Menu Descriptions
THE MENU SYSTEM Menu Descriptions This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options. Detailed information about each menu is included in the sections of the manual which describe each menu. Program Guide Shows the on-screen programming schedules. Mailbox Use to read mail messages sent by your program provider(s). -
Page 21: Lists & Limits
PROFILES PROFILES Controlling The System The Profiles feature lets four members of your household customize their DSS ® viewing by setting up channel lists and ratings limits which can be password protected. Especially for Parents The Profiles feature contains a “Family” profile that is automatically activated each time the DSS on. -
Page 22: Setting The Ratings Limit
PROFILES Creating and Editing a Profile 1. Select Profiles from the Main Menu to get to the system control screen. The System Control screen. 2. Point to Edit Users from the system control screen and press MENU/•SELECT. Select a User Name to edit.. 3. -
Page 23: Creating Favorite Channel Lists
PROFILES Editing a User’s Name 1. Point to Edit Name and press MENU/SELECT. Use the arrows to edit a User’s name. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter a new User name. Press MENU/ SELECT when the name has been entered. Editing the Channel List The first time that you enter this menu, all of the channels are selected (check marked). -
Page 24: Add Or Delete All Channels
PROFILES Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit for rated movies (based on the MPAA ratings system), as long as the program provider has transmitted the proper code. • Note that the ratings limit cannot be enforced if a program has not been rated, if rating information for that program is not transmitted by the program provider, or if the system has not been locked. -
Page 25: Setting Up Spending Limits
PROFILES Controlling the System Use the System Control screen to set up a system-wide, per-event spending limit, and to lock the system in order to put into effect the channel lists and rating limits you set up in your user profiles. Setting Up Spending Limits 1. -
Page 26: Unlocking The System
PROFILES 2. Use the arrows or the digit keys to enter a four-digit system password. 3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it. After the system has been locked, you must enter the correct password in order to access System Control screen, so Don’t Forget Your Password! If you do forget your password, contact your program provider’s authorization center. -
Page 27: More Features
MORE FEATURES MORE FEATURES Pay-Per-View Programs A pay-per-view program (PPV) is aprogram that you purchase— like a movie ticket—on an event-by-event basis. For instance, you might be able to preview a movie, and then after previewing it, you can purchase the movie. Purchasing and Viewing There are several ways to purchase PPV movies and events: •... -
Page 28: Using The Program Guide For Ppv Programs
MORE FEATURES Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs If you highlight a PPV program in the Program Guide and then press RECALL on the remote control, you see a program details screen similar to the following: Use the Program Guide to get to the PPV Program Details screen. •... -
Page 29: Using The Purchases Menu
MORE FEATURES Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past purchases. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past purchases. The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow keys to see more items. The display also shows the title, channel, date, time, and cost of each program. -
Page 30: Timer Feature
MORE FEATURES Timer Feature The Timer feature allows you to preset your system to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time, and even to record that channel. To use the Timer feature, select Timers from the main menu to bring up the Timers screen. -
Page 31: Selecting A Vcr Type
MORE FEATURES For VCRs that do not label the remote sensor, you need to use the VCR’s remote to locate the sensor before affixing the VCR controller. 1. Hold the remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR. -
Page 32: Recording With Timer
Montgomery Ward ... 006 MTC ... 007, 015 Multitech ... 007, 015, 031, 032 NEC ... 002, 014, 016, 030, 044, 046, Panasonic ... 008, 053, 075, 077 Pentax ... 005, 035, 044 048, 058 Pentex Research + ... 046 Philco ... -
Page 33: One-Button Recording
LOGO TUNE TV/VCR TV/DSS ALT AUD. PLAY STOP PAUSE REC (record) button Panasonic DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER One-Button Record Tip Make sure that the remote control is in DSS ® mode when using one- button record, or you might accidentally start recording on your... -
Page 34: The Mailbox
MORE FEATURES The Mailbox The mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”— from your program providers. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service. How to Tell When You Have Mail There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the satellite receiver is turned on or off. -
Page 35: Picture Size
MORE FEATURES Alternate Audio Display Screen When you select Alternate Audio from the Preferences menu, the Alternate Audio display screen comes up. Point to an audio language, and press MENU/SELECT. A check mark next to a language option means you have selected that language. -
Page 36: Using On-Line Help
MORE FEATURES Using On-Line Help On-line Help is available for all of the menus and display screens. The System provides Auto Help, Help buttons, and Menu Help. Auto Help Most menus contain a short description of that menu. Help Buttons Help buttons appear in many display screens. -
Page 37: Connections
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the satellite receiver, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference •... -
Page 38: Jacks And Cables
CONNECTIONS Connecting Your Satellite Receiver to Your TV If your satellite system has not been professionally installed, or if you move your system or add a component, refer to these pages to help you connect your system. Jacks and Cables S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS) The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your satellite system. -
Page 39: Choosing A Connection
CONNECTIONS Choosing a Connection The following pages show four examples of hookups commonly used to connect the satellite receiver with a TV and other components. Refer to your TV and VCR Owner’s Manuals for more information on hooking up your specific components. Connection A Provides the best possible picture and stereo audio quality. - Page 40 CONNECTIONS Connection A Best Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF , audio/video, and S-Video inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial, audio/video, and S-Video cables To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box. 1.
- Page 41 CONNECTIONS Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF and audio/video inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables To connect TV, VCR and antenna or cable box. 1.
- Page 42 CONNECTIONS Connection C Good Picture and Sound Quality To use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input (jack) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box. 1.
- Page 43 CONNECTIONS Connection D Good Picture and Sound Quality) To use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input • Coaxial cables To connect TV and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. ® To receive DSS programming: •...
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Page 44: Interactive Setup
CONNECTIONS Interactive Setup If you self-installed your satellite dish, you may have already used the interactive setup to find the dish pointing coordinates, acquire and fine-tune the signal, and run a system test. If you need to run the interactive setup again, go to the Assistance menu and select Setup . -
Page 45: Reference
REFERENCE REFERENCE ® System Overview ® Although the DSS system is simple to use, there are a number of parts in the system. Don’t be overwhelmed. This section explains how these different parts work together to bring a picture to your screen. Controls and Buttons This section also describes the controls located on the front and back of the receiver. -
Page 46: System
REFERENCE Parts of the DSS One way to understand the DSS parts of the system—from the studio down to the satellite receiver and remote control in your home. World View These parts make up the DSS Uplink Center Authorization Center Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite. -
Page 47: Home View
REFERENCE Home View These parts are inside of or attached to your house. Satellite Dish DSS Receiver Telephone Jack Satellite Dish Picks up the satellite’s coded program information and relays it to your satellite receiver. (Your satellite dish may be installed in different locations on or around your house. -
Page 48: Controls And Buttons
REFERENCE Controls and Buttons This part of the Reference sections discusses the controls and buttons located on the receiver and the remote control. Slide open the door to get to the Access Card. Front Panel Controls POWER Turns the satellite receiver’s power on or put the unit into standby mode. -
Page 49: Back Panel
REFERENCE S-VIDEO VIDEO CH 4 FROM CH 3 Back Panel IN FROM ANT Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal to the DSS ® system. OUT TO TV Use to connect the satellite receiver to your TV. However, if your TV has audio/video jacks, you should use those jacks to get better picture and sound quality. -
Page 50: Remote Control Buttons
MUTE SELECT EXIT GUIDE MENU RECALL LOGO TUNE TV/VCR TV/DSS ALT AUD. PLAY STOP PAUSE Panasonic DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER To Maximize Battery Life... The lights can be turned OFF and ON by pressing R-TUNE and RECALL at the same time. - Page 51 REFERENCE 11 TV/DSS Switches the video input between TV and ® mode. VCR Control Buttons Use when controlling an auxiliary device, such as a VCR or laserdisc player. 13 ALT AUD (Alternate Audio) Use to step through the available languages or audio types for a program. TV/VCR Switches the video input between TV and VCR.
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Page 52: Programming The Remote Control Using Access Codes
REFERENCE Programming the Remote Control Using Access Codes The Mode Selection Buttons control the operation of a TV, Cable box (CBL), VCR, Receiver (RCVR), Laserdisc player (LD), and auxiliary devices (AUX) such as a CD player, a Cassette Player or, a DVD player. The remote mode buttons can be set to control other manufacturer’s devices by the following methods. -
Page 53: When The Code Is Not Known
REFERENCE When the Code is Not Known Procedure for setting up remote using the numerical buttons: • Confirm the device is plugged in and operating properly. 1. Press and hold both the MENU/SELECT and the POWER button at the same time for at least five seconds (all mode buttons will flash);... - Page 54 156, 166, 178 019, 030, 056 Nikko 030, 092, 178 Onwa Optimus 154, 166 Optonica 093, 165 Orion Panasonic 051, 054, 055, 250 Penney 003, 018, 019, 021, 030, 039, 047, 051, 060, 135, 156, 178 Philco 019, 030, 054 Philips Pilot...
- Page 55 Motorola 035, 048 000, 240 Multitech 000, 072 038, 041, 067, 104 Nikko Noblex Olympus Optimus 037, 048, 104 Orion Panasonic 035, 162, 225, 454 Penney 035, 037, 038, 042, Pentax Philco Philips 035, 081 Pilot Pioneer Protec Pulsar Quarter...
- Page 56 NOTE: After entering the proper infrared code, press the Remote AUX selection mode button to operate a Cassette Player, DVD player, or CD Player. Code Index for Cassette Players Brand Code(s) Panasonic Technics Code Index for DVD Brand Code(s) Panasonic...
- Page 57 Hitachi Hytex Jerrold 003, 011, 012, 014, 015, Memorex 007, 019 Panasonic 000, 021, 107 Paragon Pioneer Pulsar Laser Disc Players and DSS and Infrared Remote Codes Index The Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating many brands of Laser Disc players and DSS receivers.
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Page 58: Glossary
REFERENCE Glossary The following is a list of terms used in this manual. There is also a glossary contained within the Assistance ® menu of your DSS system. Access Card ® Identifies you to the DSS service providers and is required for your DSS access card except when a new card has been issued to replace the original. - Page 59 REFERENCE Past Purchases Detailed list of the programs that you have already purchased and viewed. Point and Select The method of using the remote control (or front panel) buttons to navigate to and make choices among the different parts of the on-screen displays. Profiles Allows you to customize DSS viewing for as many as four members of your family by creating individual user names with specific channel lists and rating limits assigned to each.
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Page 60: Troubleshooting
REFERENCE Troubleshooting ® The DSS System Test allows you to run a basic diagnostics check on your DSS ® system. If you are experiencing any trouble with your system, run the system test. Make sure that • All connections—jacks, cables, etc. are correctly in place. •... -
Page 61: Warranty Information
The warranty does not cover damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper operation or maintenance, customer instruction,... - Page 62 Operation Assistance • Diagnostic Assistance • Warranty Service Call Panasonic on our toll-free telephone number when you need assistance with installation, hook-up, operational or service information. To expedite your technical support call, please have your model, serial number, and date of purchase available: 8:00 a.m.
- Page 63 (inclusive of all labor and parts), free of charge, for the first ninety days after date of purchase. After the ninety day period and up to the first year anniversary date of the purchase of the receiver, Panasonic will exchange, free of charges, replacement parts for all defective parts.
- Page 64 WARRANTY INFORMATION If you want your original receiver repaired, Panasonic will repair it and return the receiver to you. You must carefully pack and seal your receiver in its original carton and packing material, properly insure the receiver for its full value, and pre-pay a reliable common carrier. You are responsible for damages to the receiver if not packed and shipped as recommended by Panasonic.
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Page 65: Index
INDEX Access Card 43, 44 new card setup 31 ALT AUD button 30 Alternate Audio display screen 31 Alternate audio programs 30 Attractions Guide 10, 24 Audio/video jacks 34 Auto Help 32 Back Panel controls 45 AUDIO RIGHT AND LEFT 45 IN FROM ANT 45 LOW SPEED DATA port 45 OUT TO TV 45... - Page 66 INDEX On-Line Help 32 One-Button Recording editing or cancelling 29 Ordering DSS programming 3 Password, system forgetting 22 Past purchases 25 Pay-Per-View Programs 23 Personal password 20 Picture Size 31 POWER indicator light, flashing 30 PPV (pay-per-view) 23 Program Guide 7 All Button 12 Arrow button 11 Attractions Guide 10...
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Page 67: Fcc Registration Information
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION Your DSS ® equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. - Page 68 Matsushita Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation oa America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 TOCOM 15167610...