Panasonic TU-IRD20 manual

S A T E L L I T E R E C E I V E R OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Copyright 1996 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law . Printed in U.S.A. TQD2AA19009 Contents subject to change without notice or obligation. R TU-IRD20   Read these instructions completely before[...]

SAFETY INFORMA TION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS Receiver . The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. 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 com[...]

IMPOR T ANT 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 [...]

iii 16 Lightning— For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. Service 17 Servicing— Do not attempt to se[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Y ou Begin ........................................................... 3 What is the DSS ® System? ............................................................. 3 Ordering DSS ® Programming ........................................................ 3 Installing Batteries In the Remote Control ..........[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Lists & Limits ............................................................... 17 Controlling The System ................................................................ 17 Setting the Ratings Limit .............................................................. 18 Setting Up Spending Limits ..................................[...]

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3 When you order programming, you need to know your Access Card number . T o get the number , select Options from the Main menu, and then select System T est. W ait for the system to run all of it’ s tests. The Access Card number is displayed at the end of the system test. Write the Access Card number in the space below for easy [...]

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 4 Unpacking the Box The following items come with your DSS ® receiver: • Receiver (access card inserted) • S-Video Cable • Remote Control • VCR Controller • Coaxial (RF) Cable • Audio/Video Cables • T elephone Line Cord 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R-TUNE TV/VIDEO POWER MUTE V C R 1 V C R 2 A U X L D R C V R C B L T V D S S C[...]

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 5 Using This Manual There are a couple of conventions used in this manual that might help you read it. • W ords that appear in ALL CAPS indicate the name of a but ton. • The names of on-screen menu option are shown in italics . Important Note about this User’ s Manual This manual assumes that your DSS ® system has been insta[...]

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 6 Exiting A Screen Pressing the EXIT button on the remote takes you out of the menu system and back to the program you were watching. 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 l[...]

7 PROGRAM GUIDES What is a Program Guide? A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. There are several types of guides, each presenting the schedule in a different format. Bringing Up the Program Guides by Using the GUIDE Button Y ou can access the program guides by using the GUIDE button on the remote, or by selecting Program Guide from[...]

8 PROGRAM GUIDES Scrolling Page By Page If you want to scroll up or down through the Program Guide more quic kly , press the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remote control. The highlight scrolls a page at a time. This is called “paging.” T uning to a Program • T o tune to a program listed in the guide, point to the program and press MENU/SELEC[...]

9 PROGRAM GUIDES T ypes of Program Guides There are five types of program guides: the Grid Guide, the Info Guide, the T opic Guide, the Channel Guide, and the At tractions Guide. The Grid Guide Shows the schedule in a time-and-channel format, similar to a TV sc hedule listed in a newspaper . The seven-channel Grid Guide. The Info Guide Shows you fi[...]

10 PROGRAM GUIDES The T opic Guide Lets you sort the programming schedule to show certain topics, such as “movies” or “sports.” The T opic 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. The Attractions g[...]

11 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 ar row, Mo vies, Sports, Other , All, and S or t. The Sorting buttons are at the bottom of the screen. The arrow button allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide. P[...]

12 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. Resets the guide to show all available channels and listings. T akes you to th[...]

13 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. Y our On-Screen Living Room The first menu in t[...]

14 THE MENU SYSTEM Using the Menu System T o bring up the Main Menu, press MENU/SELECT on the remote. The Living Room Main Menu. T o use the menu system, you need to know the P oint and Select rule. Use the arrows on the remote to point to an item on the screen, and then press MENU/SELECT to select it. Exit and Help There are Exit and Help buttons [...]

15 THE MENU SYSTEM The Help balloons show all of the menu choices in the Living Room Main Menu. 3. Press MENU/SELECT ag ain. 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 Y ou have the option of using the Li ving R[...]

16 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). Purchases U[...]

PROFILES 17 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 ® system is turned o[...]

PROFILES 18 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. P oint to a user or “Family List” and press MENU/SELECT . After you c hoose a user , you[...]

PROFILES 19 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 (c hec k marked). T o create[...]

PROFILES 20 Setting the Rating Limit The Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit for rated movies (based on the MP AA 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[...]

PROFILES 21 Unlocking a User’ s Profile If you forget your user password, you might need to unlock the user in order to set a new one. Go the Edit User screen, point to Unlock User and press the MENU/ SELECT button; then you can enter a new password. Controlling the System Use the S ystem Control screen to set up a system-wide, per -event spendin[...]

PROFILES 22 2 . Use the ar rows 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 Y our Password! If you do forget your password, contact your program provider?[...]

MORE FEA TURES 23 Pay-Per -V iew Programs A pay -per -view program (PPV) is aprogram that you purc hase— 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 V iewing There are several ways to purchase PPV movies and events: ?[...]

MORE FEA TURES 24 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. • Select V iew Channel to see go to that c hannel and view a program [...]

MORE FEA TURES 25 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. • [...]

MORE FEA TURES 26 T imer Feature The T imer feature allows you to preset your system to automatically tune to a particular channel at a predetermined time, and even to record that channel. T o use the T imer feature, select T imers from the main menu to bring up the T imers screen. Select a Timer (1, 2, 3, or 4) and then use the arrow keys to compl[...]

MORE FEA TURES 27 For V CRs that do not label the remote sensor , you need to use the VCR’ s remote to locate the sensor before af fixing the V CR controller . 1. Hold the remote control so that it is touching the front of the VCR. 2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the remote power button on and off. 3. When your [...]

MORE FEA TURES 28 VCR Codes Aiwa .................................................... 015 Akai ............. 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066 Audio Dynamics ......................... 014, 016 Broksonic ............................................ 010 Candle ........................ 007, 009, 013, 044, 045, 046, 052 Cannon ..............................[...]

MORE FEA TURES 29 One-Button Recording Press the REC (record) button on the remote while you have a program selected in the guide to set up a timer program. The program information (channel, time, etc.) is stored in the first available timer . Editing One-Button Recording Settings A confirmation screen appears when you use one-button recording indi[...]

MORE FEA TURES 30 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 T ell When Y ou Have Mail There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the satellite receiver is turned on or off. ?[...]

MORE FEA TURES 31 Alternate Audio Display Screen When you select Alternate Audio from the Preferences menu, the Alternate Audio display screen comes up. P oint to an audio language, and press MENU/SELECT . A c hec k mark next to a language option means you have selected that language. The satellite system will then automatically set the audio progr[...]

MORE FEA TURES 32 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 but tons appear in many display screens. T o see information about the display screen you are using, poi[...]

CONNECTIONS 33 Things to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Y our Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn of f the satellite receiver , TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to A void Audio Hum or Int[...]

CONNECTIONS 34 Connecting Y our Satellite Receiver to Y our 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 jac k provides the best picture quality for your satellite sys[...]

CONNECTIONS 35 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 V CR Owner ’ s Manuals for more information on hooking up your specific components. Connection A Pro vides the best possible picture and stereo audio quality . [...]

CONNECTIONS 36 Connection A Best Picture and Sound Quality T o use this connection you must have: • TV with separate RF , audio/video, and S-V ideo inputs (jacks) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial, audio/video, and S-V ideo cables T o connect TV , VCR and antenna or cable box. 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. 2. Connect audio/[...]

CONNECTIONS 37 Connection B V ery Good Picture and Sound Quality T o 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 T o connect TV , VCR and antenna or cable box. 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. 2. Connect audio/video cables as s[...]

CONNECTIONS 38 Connection C Good Picture and Sound Quality T o use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input (jack) • VCR with RF and audio/video inputs • Coaxial and audio/video cables T o connect TV , VCR, and antenna or cable box. 1. Connect coaxial cables and audio/video cables as shown. T o receive DSS ® programming: • T une T[...]

CONNECTIONS 39 Connection D Good Picture and Sound Quality) T o use this connection you must have: • TV with RF input • Coaxial cables T o connect TV and antenna or cable box: 1. Connect coaxial cables as shown. T o receive DSS ® programming: • T une TV to c hannel 3 or 4 (depending on how you set the CH3/CH4 switc h on the bac k of the rece[...]

CONNECTIONS 40 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 . If you just want to check your dish p[...]

REFERENCE 41 DSS ® System Overview Although the DSS ® system is simple to use, there are a number of par ts 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 bac k of the rece[...]

REFERENCE 42 Uplink Center Authorization Center Satellite Satellite Dish Antenna Parts of the DSS ® System One way to understand the DSS ® system is to look at the different parts of the system—from the studio down to the satellite receiver and remote control in your home. W orld View These parts make up the DSS ® system “big picture.” Upl[...]

REFERENCE 43 Home V iew These parts are inside of or attached to your house. Satellite Dish Pic ks up the satellite ’ s coded program information and relays it to your satellite receiver . (Y our satellite dish may be installed in different locations on or around your house. The satellite dish must, however , be pointed in a southern direction to[...]

REFERENCE 44 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 PO WER T urns the satellite receiver ’ s power on or put the unit into standby mode. REC ALL Brings up the on-screen c hannel m[...]

REFERENCE 45 Back Panel IN FROM ANT Use to connect an off-air antenna or cable TV signal to the DSS ® system. OUT T O TV Use to connect the satellite recei ver 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 satell[...]

REFERENCE 46 Remote Control Buttons 1 DIGIT KEYS (0 - 9) Use the digit keys to tune directly to a channel. If you are in the menu system, use the digit keys to enter numbers for the time, date, channel, and passwords. 2 TV/VIDEO Press to select TV or Video input. 3 MUTE T urns off the sound. P ress again to restore the sound. 4 Mode Selection Butto[...]

REFERENCE 47 11 TV/DSS Switches the video input between TV and DSS ® mode. 12 VCR Control Buttons Use when controlling an auxiliary device, suc h as a VCR or laserdisc player . 13 AL T A UD (Alternate A udio) Use to step through the available languages or audio types for a program. 14 TV/VCR Switches the video input between TV and VCR. 15 FAV Use [...]

REFERENCE 48 Programming the Remote Control Using Access Codes The Mode Selection But tons control the operation of a TV , Cable box (CBL), VCR, Receiver (RCVR), Laserdisc player (LD), and auxiliary devices (AUX) suc h as a CD player , a Casset te Player or , a D VD player . The remote mode buttons can be set to control other manufacturer ’ s dev[...]

REFERENCE 49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R-TUNE TV/VIDEO POWER MUTE V C R 1 V C R 2 A U X L D R C V R C B L T V D S S CH CH VOL VOL MENU SELECT GUIDE EXIT 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 [...]

REFERENCE 50 T elevision Infrared Codes Index The Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating many brands of televisions. Refer to the preceding pages for programming procedures. NOTE: The Universal Remote Control memory is limited. Some models of televisions may not operate. The Universal Remote Control is not designed to control all[...]

REFERENCE 51 VCR Infrared Codes Index The Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating many brands of VCRs. Refer to the preceding pages for programming procedures. NOTE: The Universal Remote Control memory is limited. Some models of VCRs may not operate. The Universal Remote Control is not designed to control all features that are ava[...]

REFERENCE 52 Cassette Players, CD Players, DVD players Receivers, and Amplifiers Infrared Codes Index The Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating many brands of Cassette Players, CD Players, DVD players, Receivers, or Amplifiers. Refer to the preceding pages for programming procedures. NOTE: The Universal Remote Control memory is [...]

REFERENCE 53 Cable Converter Box Infrared Codes Index The Universal Infrared Remote Control is capable of operating many brands of Cable Converter Boxes. Refer to the preceding pages for programming procedures. NOTE: The Universal Remote Control memory is limited. Some models of Cable Converter Boxes may not operate. The Universal Remote Control is[...]

REFERENCE 54 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 ® system to work. Do not remove the access card except when a new card has been issued to replace th[...]

REFERENCE 55 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 f[...]

REFERENCE 56 T roubleshooting The DSS ® S ystem T est allows you to run a basic diagnostics c hec k 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. • There are batteries in the remote, and that they are working corre[...]

WARRANTY INFORMA TION 57 PANASONIC Digital Satellite Systems Limited Warranty Matsushita Consumer Electronics Company (refer red to as “The W arrantor”) will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows: Parts — [...]

WARRANTY INFORMA TION 58 PANASONIC Digital Satellite Systems Service Directory Operation Assistance • Diagnostic Assistance • W arranty Service Call Panasonic on our toll-free telephone number when you need assistance with installation, hook-up, operational or service information. T o expedite your tec hnical suppor t call, please have your mod[...]

WARRANTY INFORMA TION 59 P ANASONIC Digital Satellite Systems Replacement Program Matsushita Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) offers a customer support toll free telephone number to assist you with information regarding your Panasonic Digital Satellite System. Our technical representatives are available seven days a wee[...]

WARRANTY INFORMA TION 60 If you want your original receiver repaired, P anasonic will repair it and return the receiver to you. Y ou 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 car rier . Y ou are responsible for damages to the[...]

61 15167610 FGR SAMPLE INDEX A Access Card 43, 44 new card setup 31 AL T AUD but ton 30 Alternate Audio display screen 31 Alternate audio programs 30 Attractions Guide 10, 24 Audio/video jacks 34 Auto Help 32 B Back Panel controls 45 AUDIO RIGHT AND LEFT 45 IN FROM ANT 45 L O W SPEED DA T A port 45 OUT TO TV 45 PHONE JACK 45 S-VIDEO 45 S A TELLITE [...]

62 15167610 FGR SAMPLE INDEX O On-Line Help 32 One-Button Recording editing or cancelling 29 Ordering DSS programming 3 P Password, system forgetting 22 Past purchases 25 P ay-P er -View P rograms 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 Attracti[...]

63 15167610 FGR SAMPLE FCC REGISTRA TION INFORMA TION Y our 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 T elephone Company . On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registra[...]

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