Panasonic TU-DST52 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic TU-DST52 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TU-DST52 Operating Instructions Manual

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HDTV Digital Receiver
Operating Instructions
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DDI=-_I
DIGITAL
TU-DST52
ATSC CERTIFIED
DIGITAL TELEVISION
*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.
For product assistance,
please call: 1-888-726-2377
TQB2AA0446-1
PRINTED
IN USA
21112

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  • Page 1 nasonlc o HDTV Digital Receiver Operating Instructions TU-DST52 DDI=-_I DIGITAL ATSC CERTIFIED DIGITAL TELEVISION *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.
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  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........Congratulations ............Customer Record ..............Care and Cleaning ..............Specifications ................Installation ..............HD'I'V Digital Receiver Location ..........Connecting Cables ..............AC Power Supply Cord .............. Antenna Installation and Orientation ......... Antenna / Cable Connection ............
  • Page 5: Congratulations

    CONGRA TULA TIONS Congratulations Your Panasonic HDIV Digital tuner 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 intedaced or progressive format, providing a clear, crisp picture. When connected to the HDTV Digital Receiver, your HDTV monitor/receiver display high-definition (HDTV) 1080i format and standard definition (SDTV) 480p or 480i format.
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Installation HDTV Digital Receiver Location Follow these recommendations before deciding the location of your HDTV Digital Receiver. Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure. Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote cantrol transmitting range.
  • Page 7: Antenna / Cable Connection

    Note: The Panasonic HD TV Digital Receiver is able to receive D 73/signals from your local cable provider only if they are transmitted in the 8VSB modulation format approved by the FCC for D TV transmission, Also, your cable provider may elect to transmit in...
  • Page 8: Front And Rear View Of The Hd'fm Digital Receiver

    HDTV FRONT AND REAR VIEW OF THE DIGITAL RECEIVER Front and Rear View of the HDTV Digital Receiver Front Panel Panasonic ,/'* SIGNAL QUALITY .m.O,T_./ HYBRID --[2ZI HDTV DIGITAL RECEIVER ACTION POWER F..XIT © © Infrared sensor FEATURES DESCRIPTION POWER Turns the HDTV Digital Receiver On or Off.
  • Page 9: Rearpanel

    HDTV FRONT AND REAR VIEW OF THE DIGITAL RECEIVER RearPanel Antenna In Jack Service Data Injack (used only by Servicer) AC INPUT JACK Y@ v®v® DIGITAL ,+ ® IR®t.® o AC IN DIGITALW OUTI VIDEO - NTSCOUT-VIDEO 2 Dolby Digital put (Y, Pb, Pr) NTSC AN Outputs Connection (Optical)
  • Page 10: Features Of The Hdtm Digital Receiver

    HD TV FEATURES OF THE DIGITAL RECEIVER Features of the HDTV Digital Receiver Display Format The HDTV Digital Receiver converts all eighteen (18) ATSC display formats available in D'IV into viewable programming, The display formats are variations on the four (4) formats 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. The following table shows the four (4) formats, their resolutions and aspect ratios.
  • Page 11: Aspect Ratio Selection

    HDTV FEATURES OF THE DIGITAL RECEIVER Aspect Ratio Selection The HD'I-V Digital Receiver changes the normal aspect ratio (picture display shape) in response to the source signal and monitor format of your "IV. You can also change the aspect ratio for your personal viewing preference. To select an aspect ratio, press the ASPECT button on your remote control and the HD'I'V Digital Receiver...
  • Page 12: Channel And Program Tuning

    HDTV FEATURES OF THE DIGITAL RECEIVER Channel and Program Tuning Channel and program tuning in digital television is very different from current conventional television. In DTV, up to six (6) multiple programs can exist within a single 6 Mhz channel, These channels behave as sub-channels within the single channel.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Getting Started Connect the AC power cord Plug in the supplied AC cord to the AC IN jack of the HDTV Digital Receiver and plug-in the other end to the wall socket. Do not turn on any devices until you have finished all necessary connections.
  • Page 14: Hdtv Digital Receiver And Ntsc Monitor/Receiver Connection

    GETTING STARTED HDTV Digital Receiver and NTSC Monitor/Receiver connection Follow this diagram when connecting your HD'I'V Digital Receiver to a NTSC Monitor/Receiver. vQ°v,oEo Note: Cables not included. INPUT 1INPUT 2 TERMINALS ON BACK OF NTSC MONITOR / RECEIVER Inc_mlng signal DOt.BY ardBnna or cable...
  • Page 15: Hdtv Digital Receiver, Ntsc Monitor/Receiver And Vcr/S-Vcr Connection

    GETTING STARTED HDTV Digital Receiver, NTSC Monitor and VCR I S-VCR connection Use this diagram to connect the HDTV Digital Receiver with a NTSC monitor and a VCR / S-VCR. VCR/S-VCR TERMINALS ON BACK OF MONITOR Incoming Signal DIGITAL AUDIO horn antenna or cable DATA...
  • Page 16: Dolbydigital Decoder

    GETTING STARTED Connecting the HDTV Digital Receiver to Dolby Digital decoder Use the following diagram to connect Dolby Digital output of your HDTV Digital Receiver to a Dolby Digital decoder. Digital Audio Out (Dolby Digital) Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Dolby Digital provides five discrete full-bandwidth channels for front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right, plus a LFE (Low Frequency Effect) subwoofer channel.
  • Page 17: Remote Control Operation

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Remote Control Operation Press to cycle through multiple audio tracks (ff available) In DTV mode or select audio modes I Press to tom ON and OFF. In TV mode. • VOL VOLI Press to navigate in menus and adjust volume in TV mode.
  • Page 18: Mode Operational Key Chart

    TV AUDIO MUTE TV AUDIO MUTE TV AUDIO MUTE VOL-- I F TV "rvVOL UP or DOWN TV VOL UP or DOWN TV VOL UP or DOWN TV VOL UP or DOWN *This feature functions only with selected Panasonic televisions.
  • Page 19: Programming The Remote

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Programming The Remote The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers' components, using the component function buttons for "I'V, VCR or DVD. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with or without a code for the component.
  • Page 20: Component Codes

    National 100, 101,102, Ferguson 104, 105 iBell & Howell 124, 126, 178 Funai 118, 132 Orion 3roksonic 104, 105, 144, 180 Hitachi Panasonic 100, 101,102, 151, 3entudon 193, 200, 201 CIS Hotel Kenwood 115, 129 Philco 104, 115 3oltina Konka...
  • Page 21 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Component Codes (Contd.) o_mus 10_,121,126, Admiral Orion 120,126 Aiwa 127, 132, 181 Panasonic 121,122,123, 124 Akai 114, 115, 116, 129 J.C. Penney 100,105,110, 111,124, 139,145 Audio Dynamic 111,139 Pentax 100,111.145 Bell & Howell 105, 113 120,123,124,126,127,131, Philco...
  • Page 22: Special Function Remote Buttons

    In D'IV mode, press this button to access next audio track (if it is available) for the program you are watching. In "IV mode, press this button to cycle through audio modes (Stereo, SAP or Mono). This feature may function only on selected Panasonic televisions. 20 •...
  • Page 23: Roller Guide Tmmenu Navigation

    ROLLERGUIDE MENU NA VlGA'I ION Rollerguide Menu Navigation MENU to display the Roller guide menu. Press Press to rotate to desired icon. or • arrow to display main menu and submenu field. Signal Strength: Peak: ,m.ear_rl to select desired main Press menu feature.
  • Page 24 ROLLERGUIDE MENU NAVIGATION Contd. Press to select the feature. Peak: • Antenna ! i i !, SignalStrength: Peak: Press save the selection Press repeatedly to exit the roller guide. NORMALPICTURE EXiT MENU Press to return to normal viewing. 22 •...
  • Page 25: Roller Guide Tmmenu Icons

    ROLLERGUIDE MENU ICONS Rollerguide Menu Icons p..vrif_xm_ ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS SETUP OPTIONS LOCK TIMER Icon menus i H i Ill|l i it. Input Clock Ant/Cable) Day and Time RF Channel) CC (Closed Captioning) Auto Scan Digital Service, Font, Size, Style, Colors, Monitor...
  • Page 26: Start Setup Menu

    ROLLERGUIDE MENU ICONS Start Setup Menu To help you with the initial configuration of the HDI"V Digital Receiver, the Start Setup menu is displayed automatically when the unit is turned on for the first time. The Start Setup menu will let you select the type of Input signal, auto program all the available channels, choose the aspect format of your monitor/receiver and the backdrop of your display.
  • Page 27: Rollerguide Menu Operations

    ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS Roller Guide Menu Operations SET UP Note: Refer to page 21 for RollerguideMenu Navigation procedures. The Setup menu will let you select the Input signal, auto program all the available channels, choose the aspect format of your monitor/receiver and to select the background of your display.
  • Page 28 ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS Monitor Aspect - The Aspect feature allows you to select your monitor/receiver type.This will assure that the digital signals are displayed in the correct aspect ratio on your monitor• In Setup menu, press • button to select Monitor ¢1 Press •...
  • Page 29: Options

    ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS Options Note: Refer to page 21 for Rollerguide Menu Navigation procedures. The Options menu lets you set the Clock and set Closed Captioning (digital and analog), It also displays information regarding the HD'I-V Digital Receiver. Options : Clock The Clock option allows you to set the system clock, Time will be displayed when INFO button is pressed.
  • Page 30 ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS Closed Captioning (Contd.) Digital Closed Captioning The Digital Closed Captioning menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning. This menu will let you choose the type of closed captioning service, font type, font size, font style. The colors sub-menu lets you set the color of the font, (Foreground), color of the text box (Background) on which the closed caption text is displayed, the opacity of the font (ForeOpacity), the opacity of the text box (BackOpacity), and the Outline of the drop shadow (if selected under Style).
  • Page 31 ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS Closed Captioning (Contd.) CC : Analog Closed Captioning In Options menu, select CC and press • to display the closed captioning menu, Procedure £3 Press AV to highlight Analog. £3 Press • to enter Analog Closed Captioning sub-menu. £3 Press •...
  • Page 32: Lock

    ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS LOCK Note: Refer to page 21 for Rollerguide Menu Navigation procedures. The HD'I-V Digital 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 33 ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS Lock: Unlock I Lock After creating the password, the HDTV Digital Receiver will be in the locked state. You can set the HD'T'V Digital Receiver into a temporary unlocked state by entering the correct password. When in temporary unlocked state, atl channels will be displayed regardless the channels are locked or the exceed the ratings level•...
  • Page 34 ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERA TIONS 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 None...
  • Page 35 ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS 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 t_/iolence).
  • Page 36 ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS Lock : Ch Locks The user can lock channels from being displayed. To access these channels when channel surfing, the user is required to enter the 4 digit secret password. Once the user has highlighted Ch Locks, the user will be able to easily "Unlock All" or "Lock All" available channels. When you lock or unlock each channel, the on-screen display will indicate whether the channel is locked or unlocked.
  • Page 37: Timer

    ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS TIMER Note: Referto page 21 for Rollerguide Menu Navigation procedures. This HDFV Digital Receiver has two timers that are capable of turning the HD'I-V Digital Receiver on and off at selected times, on selected channels and on selected days. Timer Set up Press MENU to display the Rofierguide.
  • Page 38 ROLLER GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS Timer (Contd.) If Timer I or "Emer 2 settings conflicts with each other and you try to save the settings by pressing ACTION, a dialog box will pop up to warn you about it This screen will let you either clear the settings of the conflicting timer or edit the timer After you have corrected the timer, press ACTION to save the settings 11:15AM 11:15AM...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOO_NG CHART Troubleshooting Chart Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or 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 1-888-726-2377 for assistance.
  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    Carry.in or Mail-in Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service (as applicable) in the United States call 1-888-726-2377. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Limited Warranty continued on next side 38 •...
  • Page 41 LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty continued from previous side Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment,...
  • Page 42: Customer Services Directory

    You can purchase parts or accessories by visiting our Web Site. Should you require assistance with operating information, or hardware related service for your Digital Receiver, please contact the Panasonic Call Center at: 1-888-726-2377 Monday-Friday 8am - 10pm, EST Saturday-Sunday...
  • Page 43: Connecting The Hdtv Digital Receiver To An Hdtv Monitor

    INDEX Index About 29 FCC Information 1 Remote Control Operation 15 AC Power Supply Cord 4 Features of the HDTV Digital RF Channel 25 Add Channel or Delete Channel Receiver 8 Roller Guide Menu Operations 25 feature 10 Format Selection 8 Rollerguide Menu Icons 23 Analog Closed Captioning 29 HD Mode 8...
  • Page 44 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094...

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