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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-IRD10
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.
TQD2AA19010
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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-IRD10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely before operating this set. -
Page 2: Safety Information
Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Do not stack the DSS receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power amplifier. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it. -
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 Unpacking the Box ... 4 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 Locking the System ... 19 Unlocking the System ... 20 Session Unlock... 20 More Features ...21 Pay-Per-View Programs ... 21 Using the Attractions Guide ...22 Using the Purchases Menu ...23 Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase ... 23 Timer Feature ...
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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: Unpacking The Box
Do not mix battery types (for example, “zink carbon” with “alkaline”). • Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. • Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control reacts sporadically or stops operating the receiver. ® receiver: POWER RECALL MENU SELECT... -
Page 9: Using This Manual
1. The satellite dish has been installed, correctly pointed at the satellite, and connected to your satellite receiver. 2. The satellite receiver is connected to your television and to a telephone line. 3. The access card is installed in your satellite receiver. -
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 ALT AUD. TV/DSS 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 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.
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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 Exit. 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
MENU/SELECT MENU button RECALL LOGO TUNE 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 18: 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 19: Lists & Limits
LISTS & LIMITS LISTS & LIMITS Controlling The System The Lists & Limits feature puts you in control of your DSS viewing by letting you create channel lists and set ratings and spending limits which can be password protected. Especially for Parents You can set up a parent approved channel list so that selected channels cannot be viewed when the system is locked, unless the system password is entered. -
Page 20: An Overview
LISTS & LIMITS An Overview When you select Lists & Limits from the Main Menu, the first screen you see is the Ratings Limit screen. By moving down through the other options, you can set per-event spending limits, create favorite channels lists, and also lock the system by assigning a password. -
Page 21: Setting Up Spending Limits
LISTS & LIMITS Setting Up Spending Limits Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a per-event spending limit for pay-per-view programs. 1. Point to Spending Limit , and press MENU/SELECT. Set a per-event spending limit. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter a single-event spending limit. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the system password to purchase a pay-per-view program that costs more than your spending limit allows. -
Page 22: Add Or Delete All Channels
LISTS & LIMITS 1. Point to Channel Lists and press MENU/SELECT. Select a Favorite channel list to edit. 2. Point to a channel list option and press MENU/SELECT. Channels containing a checkmark are included in the channel list . 3. Use the arrow keys to point to a channel, and press MENU/SELECT to remove (or replace) the check mark. -
Page 23: Parent Approved Channel List
System” for more information). Selecting a Channel List to Use When you turn on the DSS receiver, the unit defaults to the “Normal” channel list. You can easily change the channel list by pressing the FAV button on the remote to scroll through the available channel lists (Normal, FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C). -
Page 24: Unlocking The System
If you enter the password to override the rating or spending limit, all limits are unlocked until you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver again, the system will be locked, and the normal channel list will be selected. -
Page 25: More Features
MORE FEATURES MORE FEATURES Pay-Per-View Programs A pay-per-view program (PPV) is a program 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 26: Using The Attractions Guide
Record allows you to record the program; selecting Buy Program allows you only to watch the program. You need to connect your phone line to your satellite receiver to be able to order PPV programs by using the on- screen menus. -
Page 27: 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 28: 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. To use the Timer feature, select Timers from the main menu to bring up the Timers screen. Select a Timer (1, 2, 3, or 4) and then use the arrow keys to complete the on-screen sentence. -
Page 29: The Mailbox
There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the satellite receiver is turned on or off. • If the satellite receiver is turned on, a mail icon appears in the upper right corner of the channel marker. •... -
Page 30: Alternate Audio Programs
You should use this feature to get your Access Card number, or when your receiver doesn’t seem to be working correctly. There are four separate tests: signal, tuning, phone connection, and access card. -
Page 31: New Access Card Setup
MORE FEATURES New Access Card Setup Periodically, your program provider may issue a replacement access card. The New Access Card Setup display screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one. Follow the display screen prompts to initialize your new card. Once you have transferred the information to the new card, your old card becomes invalid. -
Page 32: Menu Help
Front Panel shows an on-screen display of the satellite receiver front panel. Point to the different front panel features to see a brief description of the highlighted feature. Back Panel shows an on-screen display of the satellite receiver back panel. -
Page 33: Connections
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand. • Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS Receiver. -
Page 34: Jacks And Cables
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the satellite receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your satellite system is used to connect the RF jacks between the satellite receiver and your TV’s antenna input. -
Page 35: Choosing A Connection
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. - Page 36 3. Tune cable box to desired channel. To record DSS ® programming: 1. Tune TV to receive S-Video output from satellite receiver. 2. Tune satellite receiver to desired channel. 3. Set your VCR to record on line input. To view VCR programming: 1.
- Page 37 3. Tune cable box to desired channel. ® To record DSS programming: 1. Tune TV to record line output from satellite receiver (Input1). 2. Tune satellite receiver to desired channel. 3. Set your VCR to record on line input. To view VCR programming: 1.
- Page 38 • Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver). To receive off-air programming (no cable box): 1. Turn off VCR and satellite receiver. 2. Tune TV to desired channel.
- Page 39 • Tune TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver. To receive off-air programming (no cable box): 1. Turn off satellite receiver. 2. Tune TV to desired channel.
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Page 40: Interactive Setup
Dish Pointing from the Main menu. Disabling Interactive Setup The Interactive Setup menus automatically appear on-screen the first time you plug in your receiver, and when power is restored after a power loss. The final step of the Interactive Setup allows you to disable the automatic appearance of the Interactive Setup. -
Page 41: Reference
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. Programming the Remote Control Your remote capable of controlling other devices as well. -
Page 42: Parts Of The Dss® 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 43: Home View
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. The satellite dish must, however, be pointed in a southern direction toward the satellite.) -
Page 44: Controls And Buttons
TV/DSS Switches the source of the video signal from ® satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal (if you are using RF output from the satellite receiver). ARROWS Press the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight up, down, left, or right. Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is also called “pointing.”... -
Page 45: Back Panel
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. CH3/CH4 SWITCH If a coaxial cable is used to connect the satellite receiver to your TV, you must set the CH3/CH4 SWITCH. -
Page 46: 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 47 DSS Mode button, the remote will remain in DSS ® mode for any following commands. If another mode button is pressed while operating the satellite receiver, the DSS button must be pressed again to reset the DSS condition. Moves you back and forth ®...
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Page 48: Programming The Remote Control Using Access Codes
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... -
Page 49: When The Code Is Not Known
5. When the correct code has been found (the device turns on), press the MENU/SELECT button to store the code. For future reference, write down the code numbers for each device in the space provided: (cable box) RCVR (Receiver or Amplifier) other component R-TUNE POWER SELECT GUIDE... - Page 50 156, 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 51 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 52 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 53 NOTE: After entering the proper infrared code, press the Remote LD or DSS selection mode button to operate a Laser Disc player, a DSS receiver, or a DVD player. Code Index for Laser Disc...
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Page 54: 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 55 Provides a means of restricting viewing of rated programs, based on program rating information. The operation of this feature depends upon the availability and accuracy of data supplied from and broadcast by the program provider. Satellite Receiver Receives, processes, and converts the digitally compressed satellite signals into audio and video. Signal Meter An on-screen display that indicates the relative strength of the satellite signal and sounds a test tone to help you lock in on the satellite signal.
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Page 56: Troubleshooting
Running the System Test Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system. 1. Turn on your TV and the satellite receiver. 2. Press DSS to put remote in DSS MENU/SELECT to bring up the Main menu. -
Page 57: 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 58 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 59 (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 60 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 61: Index
INDEX Access Card 39, 40 new card setup 27 Access Card number 3 ALT AUD button 25, 26 Alternate audio programs 25 Arrow keys 6 Attractions Guide 10, 22 Audio/video jacks 30 Auto Help 27 Back Panel controls 41 AUDIO RIGHT AND LEFT 41 IN FROM ANT 41 OUT TO TV 41 PHONE JACK 41... - Page 62 8 types 8 Program Provider Authorization Center 38 Programming the Remote 44 Purchases menu 23 Purchasing a PPV program 21 Receiver 39 Remote control buttons 42 installing batteries 4 setup 44 RF jacks 30 S-Video jack 30...
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Page 63: Fcc Regulations
“How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems” . This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000- 00345-4 when ordering copies. ® satellite receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is ® equipment from ®... - Page 64 Matsushita Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation oa America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 TOCOM 15167580...