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Page 1: Operating Instructions
DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions For product assistance, please call: 1-888-726-2377 or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com TZ-DBS01 TQB2AA0366 PRINTED IN MEXICO ® 10301... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 1c. Digital Satellite Connection to TV or Monitor... 18 Step 1d. Connection to Satellite Dish, Cable box and Terrestrial Antenna... 19 Step 1e. Digital Satellite Receiver Connection to VCR ... 20 Step 2. Turning Digital Satellite Receiver ON... 21 Step 3. Roller Guide Menu™... 21 Step 3a. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safe purpose of the polarized plug, Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this Digital Satellite Receiver where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. - Page 4 Never push objects of any kind in to this Digital Satellite Receiver through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the Digital Satellite Receiver.
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Page 5: Important Information
• Reposition or relocate the receiving antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference. • Change the position of the Digital Satellite Receiver with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference. • Move the Digital Satellite Receiver away from equipment receiving interference. - Page 6 MPORTANT NFORMATION Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this informa- tion to your telephone company.
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Page 7: Information On The Directv Digital Satellite Receiver
The desired channels are tuned by the television. Panasonic DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver Model TZ-DBS01 Panasonic Digital Satellite Receiver with a built-in DIRECTV Receiver, can receive and process DIRECTV standard definition video from satellite broadcasts if you... -
Page 8: Congratulations
Congratulations Your Panasonic Digital Satellite Receiver features state-of-the-art technology for high-quality picture and sound with complete audio/video output jacks for your home theater system. This Digital Satellite Receiver is capable of receiving DIRECTV signals. DTV signals are displayed in interlaced format, providing a clear, crisp picture. Your new Digital Satellite Receiver is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. -
Page 9: Important Notes
MPORTANT OTES Important Notes Digital Satellite Receiver 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: Antenna/Cable Connection
Digital Satellite Receiver. This input works as a passthrough. The VHF/UHF channels can be passed through either by toggling TV/SAT button on remote control or by turning the Digital Satellite Receiver off. The RF output (VHF (SAT) UHF OUT) of the Digital Satellite Receiver must be connected to the television. -
Page 11: Tz-Dbs01 Front Panel
RONT AND IEW OF THE Front and Rear View of the Digital Satellite Receiver Front Panel Power indicator LED MENU GUIDE POWER Power button POWER MENU GUIDE INFO ACTION NAVIGATION BUTTONS SMART CARD Notes: DIRECTV programming sold separately. Programming subject to change. You must be physically located in the U.S. to receive DIRECTV service. -
Page 12: Tz-Dbs01 Rear Panel
TV/SAT button or when the Digital Satellite Receiver is powered off. Use to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver to your TV. Use to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver to a TV or Monitor. By using the audio/video jacks, you will get better picture and sound quality. -
Page 13: Features Of The Digital Satellite Receiver
EATURES OF THE IGITAL Features of the Digital Satellite Receiver DIRECTV Channel Banner The Channel Banner is available with DIRECTV channel and program you are currently viewing or have selected. The following figure shows the DIRECTV channel banner. The DIRECTV channel banner description area can be expanded, if the user presses the INFO key. - Page 14 Channel Banner: Components The Channel Banner is used to show you which channel and program you are currently viewing or selecting. The figure below indicates the various components of the Channel Banner. Channel Title and duration Number Channel Name Channel Surf Closed Mode Caption...
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Page 15: Viewing Modes
Exiting Tuning Mode Normal Viewing Mode Normal Viewing Mode is defined as only the video being displayed and possibly closed captioning data. When Digital Satellite Receiver is first powered on, it will be in the Normal Viewing mode. Note: The first time the exceeding the MPAA or TV rating limits and channels not authorized by DIRECTV are shown. - Page 16 Power On Requirements When the Digital Satellite Receiver is powered on, the receiver will tune to the last tuned channel. If this channel no longer exists, the receiver will tune to channel 100. Prior to initial setup of the receiver, the receiver may automatically go to Setup menu or tune to channel 100.
- Page 17 EATURES OF THE IGITAL Tuning Mode (Cont.) Example of Non-compound (Single) Channel Number Input For example, to tune channel 345, you enter the channel number by using the number keys (0-9) on the remote control. Then press the ACTION button which causes the tuning event to occur.
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Page 18: Getting Started
Digital Satellite Receiver. The signal from the terrestrial antenna or cable will be passed through when the user presses the TV/SAT button on the remote control or when the digital satellite receiver is off. The RF output of the Digital Satellite Receiver must be connected to the television. -
Page 19: Step 1C. Digital Satellite Connection To Tv Or Monitor
• Connect the VHF (SAT) /UHF OUT to the ANT IN of the television or connect video cable from the video output jack on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the video input jack on the TV. • Connect audio cables from the left and right NTSC audio output jacks on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the left and right audio input jacks on the TV. -
Page 20: Terrestrial Antenna
Connect the VHF (SAT) /UHF OUT jack to the Conventional TV or Monitor by using a RF cable. • Connect the NTSC OUTPUTS of the Digital Satellite Receiver to the A/V inputs of the television or monitor. Note: If viewing video using RF Input, select either CH 3 or CH 4 in TV Output section in the Setup menu. -
Page 21: Step 1E. Digital Satellite Receiver Connection To Vcr
SATELLITE Procedure • Connect video cable from the video output jack on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the video input jack on the VCR. • Connect audio cables from the left and right audio output jacks on the Digital Satellite Receiver to the left and right audio input jacks on the VCR. -
Page 22: Step 2. Turning Digital Satellite Receiver On
Step 2. Turning Digital Satellite Receiver On Procedure • Press the Remote Control SAT mode button • Press the POWER button. Note: Monitor/TV should also be turned on. Step 3. Roller Guide Menu™ Press the MENU button to display the Roller Guide Menu*. Press the on the ACTION button to rotate the Roller Guide. -
Page 23: Remote Control Guide
EMOTE ONTROL POWER Press to turn ON and OFF. ACTION Press to access sub menus or display Main Menus. Press to activate wink enabled transactions (available in the future). MENU Press to access Roller Guide Menu. INFO Press to display time, channel banner, and other options. -
Page 24: Remote Control Functional Key Chart
EMOTE Remote Control Functional Key Chart Component ALL COMPONENTS POWER ALL COMPONENTS TV SAT VCR DVD AUDIO TRACK / VOL ACTION MENU DVD TV INFO TV VCR DVD EXIT GUIDE TV SAT R-TUNE/JUMP PROG/MUTE TV VCR DVD ONTROL UNCTIONAL Function Turn components On and Off Component mode selection for Remote Control... -
Page 25: Battery Installations And Precautions
EMOTE ONTROL UNCTIONAL 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 back. Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs. Replace the battery cover. -
Page 26: Special Remote Buttons
Special Remote Buttons MENU MENU button The MENU button is used to enter and exit the Roller Guide Menu system. Each time the MENU button is pressed, the Roller Guide will appear on and disappear from the viewing screen. INFO INFO button The INFO button lets you view Satellite program display and other on-screen displays when you are in TV, VCR or DVD operating modes. -
Page 27: Programming The Remote Control
ROGRAMMING THE EMOTE Programming the Remote Control The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers’ components using the component function buttons for TV, VCR, DVD. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with and without codes for the component. -
Page 28: Remote Control Component Codes
Some components may not operate because memory is limited. The Universal Remote Control does not control all features in all models. Brand Code Akai Centurion Daewoo 104, 106 Emerson 104, 108, 109, 110, 120 Fisher GE/Panasonic/ Quasar GE/RCA Hitachi Magnavox 104, 115, 116 Marantz Brand Code Denon Ferguson... - Page 29 Olympic 123, 124 Optimus 106, 121, 128, 135 Codes for VCR Brand Orion 120, 126 Panasonic 121, 122, 123, 124 Penney 100, 105, 110, 111, 124, 139, 145 Pentax 100, 111, 145 Philco 120, 123, 124, 126, 127, 131 Philips...
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Page 30: Special Features Of The Digital Satellite Receiver
Special Features of Digital Satellite Receiver Impulse Pay Per View (IPPV) You must connect your phone line to the Digital Satellite Receiver to receive pay per view (PPV) service offered by DIRECTV. Connecting the phone line permits you to use the IPPV feature, which allows event purchases without calling a CSR (Customer Service Representative). - Page 31 The Channel Banner will contain several icons that are displayed only when the feature is available and is supported by the Digital Satellite Receiver. The following figure depicts the PPV window. If you decide to buy the event or buy and record the event, another confirmation window is displayed, requiring you to confirm the purchase before completing the transaction.
- Page 32 PECIAL You will be given a choice of whether you wish to Purchase (OK) or Cancel this PPV event, as shown below. Times Exit PPV Confirmation Window (Buy Event) Record Times Exit PPV Confirmation Window (Buy and Record Event) You can also select other time to view this event, as shown below. After you have selected a different time, the PPV confirmation screen is displayed.
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Page 33: Software Upgrade Messages
However, this notification will repeatedly occur until you have upgraded the software. The Digital Satellite Receiver will first display and update message when the unit is in the tuning mode. This OSD will allow you to begin or cancel the software download, as shown below. -
Page 34: Roller Guide Menu
Press the items. Remote ACTION / Navigation Button *Roller Guide Menu is a trademark of Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. U.S. patent pending. Panasonic ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS arrow to select features. Press the... -
Page 35: Roller Guide Menu Feature Chart
(Use only when instructed by DIRECTV.) TV Setup - Lets you set the RF output of the Digital Satellite Receiver to Ch 3 or 4 so that you can connect the output to the ANT IN jack of your television. - Page 36 EATURE ESCRIPTION TIMER OFF (default setting) to disable timer. ON to turn on Digital Satellite Receiver only. (Must turn TV on to view the event). Repeat (weekly or once) START - Select time for timer to start. STOP - Select time for timer to stop.
- Page 37 DIRECTV Service is activated.) Favorites - Lets you add or delete channels from the favorite list. About - Displays various information about the Digital Satellite Receiver including the model number, serial number, and the current software version. Upgrades - Displays Software upgrade information.
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Page 38: Setup
Roller Guide Menu Operations Setup To help you with the initial set up of the Digital Satellite Receiver, the Setup menu is displayed automatically when the Digital Satellite Receiver is turned on for the first time. A setup wizard will help guide you through the procedure of setting up the proper satellite configurations, dish type, monitor and TV output setup. - Page 39 Oval shaped dish, you can choose from the three configurations: Auto configuration, Sat. A and B, and Sat. A, B and C. If you select Auto configuration operation, the navigation buttons are disabled until the Digital Satellite Receiver completes the auto configuration.
- Page 40 Setup : Satellite Setup – Signal Meter Since the Digital Satellite Receiver is capable of receiving satellite programming from multiple DIRECTV satellites, the user has the ability to choose one of 3 supported satellites to receive signal strength and is primarily used during the system set-up procedure.
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Page 41: Monitor
Press ACTION button to save the selection. 4:3 Aspect Sat Setup Monitor System Test Access Card TV Output Press to set monitor aspect ratio. Setup : Monitor Screen Picture Icon Panasonic 16:9 Panasonic Panasonic Standard TV Message “Standard TV” “DTV Wide Screen”... -
Page 42: System Test
Setup : System Test The System Test menu allows you to invoke a system test which perform a check of the following subsystems. Component Tuning Test Signal Test Phone Test Access Test Card ID Note: System test is only available for Satellite input. The following screens show the system test screen and the system test in progress. -
Page 43: Access Card
OLLER UIDE PERATIONS Setup : Access Card The Setup screen allows you to setup a new access card. You can transfer existing access card information to the new access card. This procedure is called “chaining”. When you press the ACTION button while the Access Card is highlighted, a series of Conditional Access driven menus will be displayed. -
Page 44: Tv Output
TV Output This menu lets you set the RF output of the Digital Satellite Receiver to either CH 3 or CH 4. You can connect the Digital Satellite Receiver to your television, even if your TV does not have video inputs. -
Page 45: Advanced Program Guide
OLLER UIDE PERATIONS Guide The Advanced Program Guide™ (APG) is a key feature of the Digital Satellite Receiver. The Guide enables you to browse through a large number of programs and provides useful information upon user request, as shown below. If the user tries to access the Guide while it is acquiring data from the satellite signal, a message will be displayed showing the graphical countdown clock of when the Guide will be ready for display. -
Page 46: Picture In Guide
The guide will display channel(s) that are either in the “ALL CH” or “FAV CH” mode. The Digital Satellite Receiver default mode is “ALL CH”. The user can switch the mode through a button in the channel banner area of the guide. -
Page 47: Searching The Guide By Categories
OLLER UIDE PERATIONS Searching the Guide by Categories The APG is capable of displaying information according to the categories that you have selected. For example, if you select Movies category, then only those channels broadcasting movies are displayed in the guide. You can also select sub-categories of the category you selected. -
Page 48: Direct Channel Entry
Guide : Banner Description Icons The Guide Banner will contain several icons that are displayed only when the feature is available and is supported by the Digital Satellite Receiver. The following table and figure shows the appearance of these icons. -
Page 49: Grid
OLLER UIDE PERATIONS Guide (Cont.) The following figure shows the Banner components. Guide : Grid The guide grid shows information on 5 channels within 1.5 hour time span. The channel name can be highlighted by navigating to the left of the grid. Following is an example of the Channel Grid Components. -
Page 50: Lock
Lock This Digital Satellite Receiver incorporates V-Chip technology to block the viewing of movies and television programs according to the rating category. There are 2 Content Advisory categories: MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) and TV Parental Guidelines Ratings and are used as guidelines for blocking the programs. -
Page 51: Unlock
OLLER UIDE PERATIONS Lock: Unlock This menu lets you unlock the Digital Satellite Receiver so that you can view the locked channels after entering the password. Movie Limits Procedure In the Roller Guide menu, press the pq buttons to highlight the LOCK icon. - Page 52 Lock : Movie Limits The MPAA uses the standard movie ratings. The TV Parental Guidelines provides rating schemes of its own: age-based ratings, content-based ratings or combination of the two. The following table and figure shows the MPAA ratings system. MPAA Rating Description Not Rated by MPAA...
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Page 53: Tv Limits
OLLER UIDE PERATIONS Lock : TV Limits The TV Parental Guidelines has 7 levels of age-based ratings that the user can select. These 7 levels are split into 2 age-based groups: Youth Age-based Ratings and Guidance Age-based Ratings. Some of these age-based ratings can also have content-based ratings, denoted as D (Dialog), L (Language), S (Sex) and V (Violence). -
Page 54: Channel Locks
Press pq or tu buttons to navigate and ACTION to change. Once the user has created a channel lock list, the Digital Satellite Receiver will channel surf (when pressing p or q key) to the locked channels, however the user is then required to enter in the 4-digit password to view the video. -
Page 55: Spending
OLLER UIDE PERATIONS Lock : Spending The feature allows the user to control the amount per event. If the amount is below the event cost, you won’t be able to view the event. Procedure In LOCK menu, press p or q button to highlight Spending. Press u button to highlight Amount per event. -
Page 56: Account
ACCOUNT The Account category conveys information to the user. This information was either the result of the action by the user or sent from DIRECTV to the Digital Satellite Receiver. This category contains 2 areas: Purchase Messages Account : Future and Past Purchase The Purchase screen allows you to review upcoming and past PPV event purchases. -
Page 57: Past Purchases
Past purchase screen. Account : Msgs (Unread and Read) The message screen displays messages sent to the Digital Satellite Receiver from DIRECTV. Unread messages are listed before the Read Message. You can delete the Read messages. To delete the Read Message, highlight the Read Message and press the ACTION button. -
Page 58: Options
Options The Options menu gives you the ability to configure the Digital Satellite Receiver. These options can affect the overall behavior of the Digital Satellite Receiver. Options menu has the following sub-options: • Audio • Clock • Favorites • About •... -
Page 59: Clock
OLLER UIDE PERATIONS Options : Clock The clock option allows you to configure the system clock. When connected to ® DIRECTV the time to what is current in the smart card. Procedure Select OPTIONS from the Rollerguide. Press ACTION button to display the OPTIONS menu. Press pq buttons to highlight Clock. -
Page 60: Favorites
Options : Favorites The Favorites Option allows you to create a favorite channel list when you toggle the FAV mode in the Advanced Program Guide™ or to remove all channels from the favorite list (Delete All), as shown below. Add Channels to Audio Channel List Clock... -
Page 61: About
Press t button twice to exit the Rollerguide menu. Note: Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times when the receiver would likely be turned off. If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute or two. -
Page 62: Upgrades
Audio Clock Favorites About Upgrades Features Receiver Feature List Procedure In Options menu, press p or q button to highlight Features. Information regarding the Digital Satellite Receiver is shown. OLLER UIDE TZ-DBS01 Upgrade List Software Revisions: Original Current Future Upgrades: None pending. -
Page 63: Timer
Digital Satellite Receiver is turned OFF. By leaving a timer in a ON mode, the Digital Satellite Receiver will tune to that channel every week at that specified time and day. To turn off the timer, toggle the ON mode to OFF. -
Page 64: Timer Error Messages
The first entered timer will override the other timers. Timer Error Messages The Digital Satellite Receiver will scan the timer data fields and notify you of any problems before letting you set the viewing mode. The system time was not set... -
Page 65: Glossary And Acronyms
LOSSARY AND CRONYMS Glossary and Acronyms Advanced Program Guide™ the DIRECTV electronic program guide. ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee. Standardization body that developed the Digital Television Terrestrial formats. Conditional access module, usually referred to as the access card . A removable, electronic subassembly providing conditional access control of the subscriber terminal. - Page 66 On-screen display Password A stored word a user must provide in order to perform a function. Standard Definition Smart Card Credit card sized microcomputer capable of securely storing service authorization and system preferences such as pay per view lock. Also known as the CAM. Subscriber Customer of the DIRECTV Service This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
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Page 67: Troubleshooting Table
ODU (Satellite Dish) is momentarily disconnected from the Digital Satellite Receiver. Alternatively, turn off the power, disconnect the power plug and then reconnect it. (The Digital Satellite Receiver or the satellite dish antenna may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor). -
Page 68: Service Information
Please have your Digital Satellite Receiver Identification Number (ID#) available when you call. The ID# is displayed on your TV screen when the Digital Satellite Receiver is tuned to any unavailable channel. For service assistance with hardware, please call: 1-888-726-2377... - Page 69 OTES Panasonic Home and Commercial Products Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094...