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S A T E L L I T E R E C E I V E R

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

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TQD2AA19009

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TU-IRD20

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Page 1: ...atsushita 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 operating this set ...

Page 2: ...television receiving equipment as well as to article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical IMPORTANT NOTICE This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights T...

Page 3: ...e manufacturer 11A A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Installation 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Follow all operating instructions 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instruct...

Page 4: ... this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recom mended by the manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe operating condition 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 o...

Page 5: ...Channel By Channel 7 Scrolling Page By Page 8 Tuning to a Program 8 Selecting A Program Guide from the Main Menu 8 Types of Program Guides 9 The Grid Guide 9 The Info Guide 9 The Topic Guide 10 The Channel Guide 10 The Attractions Guide 10 Sorting the Grid and Info Guides 11 Using the Sorting Buttons 11 Using the Themes Button 12 Exiting A Program Guide 12 The Menu System 13 Using the Menu System ...

Page 6: ...g Purchase 25 Timer Feature 26 Setting UpTimer Recordings 26 Selecting a VCR Type 27 Recording with Timer 28 Editing or Canceling aTimer 28 One Button Recording 29 Using Logo Tune 29 The Mailbox 30 Alternate Audio Programs 30 Picture Size 31 System Test 31 New Access Card Setup 31 Using On Line Help 32 Connections 33 Choosing a Connection 35 Interactive Setup 40 Disabling Interactive Setup 40 Refe...

Page 7: ...hings you don t know For instance The DSS system works like your TV Pick up the remote and push the DSS button Press the Channel Up Down buttons to scan through the channels Press the number keys to go directly to a channel There is an on screen Program Guide The Program Guide is like a TV listing in the newspaper It is designed to help you select regular programs and pay per view events You can a...

Page 8: ... back AA Batteries Installing Batteries In the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in the remote control 1 Remove the cover of the battery compartment 2 Place batteries as shown matching the and end of each battery in each compartment Use alkaline batteries 3 Replace the cover Precautions on Battery Use Incorrect installation can cause battery lea...

Page 9: ...ed to your television and to a telephone line 3 The access card is installed in your satellite receiver Your access card has been matched to your receiver and should already be installed when you take the receiver out of the packing box The access card should only be taken out of the receiver when you are issued a new card by your programming providers 4 The DSS remote control has batteries If you...

Page 10: ...the Program Guides and the menu screens Pressing an arrow once moves the highlight one space in the direction of the arrow For example to point down that is to move the highlight toward the bottom of the screen press the down arrow To point right press the right arrow 2 Select Once you have pointed to an item on the screen select it by pressing the MENU SELECT button on the remote or front panel S...

Page 11: ... keys to set the Guide Format option Using the Program Guides This section tells you how to navigate in the program guides Changing Channels with the number keys 0 9 You can point quickly to any channel in the Program Guide by entering the channel number with the number keys 0 9 For example to point to channel 128 press the numbers 1 2 8 on the remote To point to Channel 102 press 1 0 2 Scrolling ...

Page 12: ...gram details If you choose a pay per view event a second screen allows you to buy the program find out more information or return to the Guide Selecting A Program Guide from the Main Menu When you access the program guides through the Main menu you have more available options 1 Press MENU SELECT to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Program Guide and press MENU SELECT The Program Guides menu screen...

Page 13: ...ar to a TV schedule listed in a newspaper The seven channel Grid Guide The Info Guide Shows you five channels and includes a brief description of the selected program The five channel Info Guide gives you a brief program description By default the Grid Guide appears when you press the GUIDE button on the remote Go to the Preferences menu located within the Assistance Menu to change the default gui...

Page 14: ...ports 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 The Attractions guide See the section on purchasing pay per view programs for more information on the Attractions guide ...

Page 15: ...e are called sorting buttons These buttons allow you to simplify the guide to show specific types of information such as movies or sports The Movies button lists movies only After selecting Movies point to the Theme button that appears and press MENU SELECT to sort the guide to list specific types of movies such as comedies or thrillers The Sports button lists sporting events only After selecting ...

Page 16: ...select one of the sorting buttons the name of that button changes into the Themes button Use the Themes button to further sort the Grid or Info Guide to show subtopics themes For example you could simplify the guide to show baseball under the Sports sorting button or comedies under Movies Exiting A Program Guide There are two ways to exit a Program Guide Point to a channel and press MENU SELECT Pr...

Page 17: ... you find the information you need Your On Screen Living Room The first menu in this DSS system looks like a living room You might consider this your home base for customizing your DSS system because you use the Living Room Main Menu to get to other parts of the system such as the User Profiles menu or the Assistance menu Use the MENU SELECT button to bring up the Living Room main menu and then us...

Page 18: ...ton on the remote control The on screen displays clear from the screen and you return to satellite TV viewing Using Help All menus have a Help button For example selecting the Help button from the Main Menu brings up all of the help balloons for the Living Room 1 Press MENU SELECT to bring up the Living Room Main Menu 2 Point to the Help button and press MENU SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R TUNE TV V...

Page 19: ... Menu s Appearance You have the option of using the Living Room Main Menu or a Control Panel Main Menu The Control Panel Main Menu Use the Assistance menu to change the look of the Main Menu 1 Point to Assistance and press MENU SELECT 2 Point to Preferences and press MENU SELECT 3 Use the arrow keys to change the Main Menu to a Control Panel Don t Forget about the EXIT Button Press the EXIT button...

Page 20: ...create favorite channel lists Options Allows you to run the system test or to install a new access card Dish Pointing Use to find your dish pointing coordinates and to access the on screen signal strength meter Assistance Shows you information about using the system and setting the system to your personal preferences Explore Explore Explore Once you ve learned the basics feel free to poke around t...

Page 21: ...lly activated each time the DSS system is turned on Setting up the family profile to reflect what you think is the appropriate viewing level for the youngest member of your family can help you to control what they watch Also a password protected master control lets you lock the system so that no one can change any of the ratings limits spending limits or channel lists without first entering a four...

Page 22: ...t a User Name to edit 3 Point to a user or Family List and press MENU SELECT After you choose a user you can do the following Edit the User s name except for Family List Edit the user s channel list Adjust the user s ratings limit Set the user s password except for Family List The Family profile does not have its own password option because each time you turn on the DSS receiver the system default...

Page 23: ...hannel list you need to scroll through the list and deselect those channels that you do not want to appear in the Program Guide 1 Point to Edit Channels and press MENU SELECT Edit the User s channel list 2 Use the arrow keys to point to a channel and press MENU SELECT to remove or replace the check mark Add or Delete All Channels You might be able to save time when creating a channel list by using...

Page 24: ...ENU SELECT Use the arrow keys to move the selector up and down 2 Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the highest rating you want the user to be allowed to view Locking a User s Profile Each user can be assigned a personal password to lock their profile When a password is assigned the user must enter it before he or she can view programs using that profile 1 Point to Lock User...

Page 25: ...set up in your user profiles Setting Up Spending Limits 1 Point to Spending Limit and press MENU SELECT Set a per event spending limit 2 Use the arrow keys to enter a single program spending limit 3 When finished you can lock the system edit a user profile exit to the preceding screen or press EXIT to go back to normal viewing Locking the System Locking the system lets you manage your family s acc...

Page 26: ...cked by one or more limits you are asked to enter the four digit system password to override the system lock If you enter the password to override the rating spending or channel limit all limits are unlocked until you turn off the receiver When you turn on the receiver again the system will be locked and in family mode Choosing Your Profile to Watch DSS Programming Each time that you turn on the D...

Page 27: ...an through the channel lists Select a PPV program from the Program Guide Select a coming attraction from the Attractions menu Tuning to a PPV Program When you use the channel buttons or digits on the remote to tune to a Pay Per View channel you need to press the RECALL button to bring up the Program Details screen in order to purchase a program Program Details screen Follow the on screen instructi...

Page 28: ...ogramming events not currently listed in your Program Guide These events are called coming attractions and can be previewed and purchased through the Attractions Guide Use Point and Select to go to the Attractions Guide located within the Program Guide menu The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Program Guide menu You need to connect your phone line to your satellite receiver to be able to ...

Page 29: ...splay also shows the title channel date time and cost of each program Note that the Past Purchases list might be modified after each billing cycle and still show purchases for which you have already paid Reviewing and Canceling an Upcoming Purchase Use Point and Select to choose an upcoming purchase and review the program description From the Purchase Edit screen you can also cancel an upcoming pu...

Page 30: ...complete select Run Timer Complete the sentence to set up the selected timer Setting Up Timer Recordings The Timer feature allows you to set up timer recordings when you connect the VCR controller to your DSS receiver and tell the receiver what type of VCR you are using Locating the Infrared Remote Control Sensor on Your VCR The VCR controller must be affixed directly over the infrared remote sens...

Page 31: ... Plug the VCR controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the satellite receiver 2 Affix the other end to the remote sensor on your VCR Selecting a VCR Type You need to tell the satellite receiver whichVCR brand you are using by selecting Set VCRType from the Options menu The Set VCR Type screen is located in the Options menu 1 Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for you...

Page 32: ...Scan 000 Quartz 002 Quasar 008 053 RCA 000 005 007 008 028 035 037 054 069 Radio Shack Realistic 002 006 008 009 012 015 019 027 043 053 Samsung 007 013 022 032 042 Sansui 016 Sanyo 002 012 Scott 004 013 041 049 068 Sears 002 005 009 012 018 019 035 043 048 Sharp 006 024 027 039 045 Shintom 017 026 031 055 Sony 017 026 038 Sylvania 008 015 029 053 056 Symphonic 015 Tandy 002 015 Tashiko 009 Tatung...

Page 33: ...gram that you select will be recorded If you want to record the program on a daily or weekly basis go to the Timers menu and edit that program s timer Using Logo Tune Press the LOGO TUNE button on the remote to bring up the current channel list in channel logo format Then Point and Select a channel from the logo list Use Logo Tune to see a logo based channel list One Button Record Tip Make sure th...

Page 34: ...er After you read a message and want to erase it point to Erase and press MENU SELECT When you exit the display screen messages not erased are saved in memory Alternate Audio Programs Alternate Audio allows you to select different audio programs when available to be played with the video For example audio broadcast in a second language may be available for certain programs There are two ways to ch...

Page 35: ...eem to be working correctly There are four separate tests signal tuning phone connection and access card A message screen appears telling you whether the system passed each test If your system fails a test run the system test several times before concluding that there is a problem Occasional fluctuations in the phone line or satellite signal can give temporary false failure readings New Access Car...

Page 36: ... screens or press MENU SELECT to return to the Help menu Program Guide shows a screen by screen overview of the Program Guide features Menu System shows a screen by screen overview of the DSS menu system Remote Control shows an on screen display of the remote control Point to the different remote buttons to see a brief description of the highlighted button Front Panel shows an on screen display of...

Page 37: ...as and cables are properly grounded Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the sta...

Page 38: ...ood picture and stereo sound quality and should be used if yourTV has no S Video jack These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The satellite receiver audio video jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the right red audio jack on the satellite receiver RF Jacks and...

Page 39: ...must have TV with separate RF and audio video inputs jacks VCR with RF and audio video inputs and outputs Coaxial and audio video cables Connection C Provides good picture and mono audio quality To use Connection C you must have TV with RF input jack VCR with RF and audio video inputs Coaxial and audio video cables Connection D Provides good picture and mono audio quality To use Connection D you m...

Page 40: ...ox output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 TuneTV 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 TuneTV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 VIDEO DSS RECEIVER VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV L R S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R...

Page 41: ...hannel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 TuneTV 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 TuneTV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 VIDEO DSS RECEIVER VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CABLE OR OFF AIR ANTENNA L R VIDEO AUDIO L ...

Page 42: ...e box to desired channel To record DSS programming 1 Tune TV to the channel on which you receive the DSS signal 2 Tune satellite receiver to desired channel 3 Set VCR to record on line input To view VCR programming 1 TuneTV to VCR output channel usually CH3 or CH4 2 Turn satellite receiver off VIDEO DSS RECEIVER VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CABLE OR OFF AIR ANTENNA L R SATELLITE IN AUDIO L IN R L R V...

Page 43: ...amming with cable box 1 Turn off satellite receiver 2 TuneTV to cable box output channel usually CH2 CH3 or CH4 3 Tune cable box to desired channel VIDEO DSS RECEIVER CABLE OR OFF AIR ANTENNA L R SATELLITE IN AUDIO L IN R VIDEO AUDIO SATELLITE DISH TV OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT CH4 CH3 CAUTION Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS Receiver The slots on top of the receive...

Page 44: ...nting coordinates or run the signal strength meter select 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 To enable it again sele...

Page 45: ...ferent 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 This section tells you how to program the remote to control TVs VCRs Laserdisc players and other equipment REFERENCE ...

Page 46: ...e Uplink Center Transmits programming up to the satellite Satellite Relays the programming signals back to your satellite dish The satellite is parked above the equator in geostationary orbit 22 300 miles above the earth Satellite Dish Antenna Receives the satellite signals Because the satellite is so powerful the dish can be as small as 18 inches Program Provider Authorization Center Processes bi...

Page 47: ...s a few seconds and ensures that you will have continuous service The system automatically hangs up if you pick up the phone when the satellite receiver is calling out Television If your television is remote controllable you can program the remote to change channels and volume Home Theater Universal Remote included with your DSS system Controls the DSS system as well as most remote controllable TV...

Page 48: ...rce of the video signal from DSS 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 MENU SELECT Brings up the Main Menu If you are already in the menu system or a program guide press ME...

Page 49: ... also connect the AUDIO jacks AUDIO R and L Provide better sound quality than the OUT TO TV jack If yourTV has audio video capability use these jacks to connect the satellite receiver to yourTV You must also connect the VIDEO jack WIDE BAND and LOW SPEED DATA PORTS These ports allow you to connect the DSS system to future services and accessories as they become available A shielded cable and addit...

Page 50: ...e on screen displays and return to normal viewing 8 ARROWS Use 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 9 RECALL Brings up the on screen channel marker 10 LOGO TUNE Brings up the on screen logos that correspond to your current channel list Use the arrows to point to a logo and tune to that channel ...

Page 51: ...through the channels in the current channel list If you are in the program guide or menu system use the CHAN UP DOWN buttons to page up and down a screen at a time 18 POWER Turns the device you are controlling on or off 19 R TUNE Rapid Tune Moves you back and forth between the last two selected channels Helpful Hints If the selected component does not respond to the remote control ensure that the ...

Page 52: ...th buttons 2 Press the Mode button that you want to program DSS TV CBL RCVR VCR1 VCR2 AUX or LD The selected mode button will illuminate steadily all others will go out 3 Enter the three digit code for the brand of device from the code list on the pages that follow by using the number buttons on the remote control When a valid code has been entered the key illumination will blink twice and then go...

Page 53: ... to program DSS TV CBL RCVR VCR1 VCR2 AUX or LD The selected mode button will illuminate steadily all others will go out 3 Press the VOL UP button to step to the next code 4 Press POWER to send a test signal If the code is correct the device respond correctly Repeat the preceding steps until the proper device code is found It may take several attempts before the correct code is found 5 When the co...

Page 54: ...56 145 Ima 180 Infinity 054 JBL 054 JCB 000 JVC 053 KEC 180 Kenwood 019 030 KTV 030 039 180 Logik 016 Luxman 056 LXI 047 054 154 156 178 Magnavox 030 054 Majestic 016 Marantz 030 054 Megatron 003 145 178 Memorex 016 056 150 154 178 MGA 019 030 150 178 Midland 017 039 047 051 135 Minutz 021 Mitsubishi 019 150 178 Motorola 055 093 MTC 019 030 056 060 Multitech 180 NAD 156 166 178 NEC 019 030 056 Nik...

Page 55: ...47 Hitachi 041 042 Jensen 041 JVC 041 067 KEC 037 278 Kenwood 038 041 067 KLH 072 Kodak 035 037 Lloyd 000 Logik 072 LXI 037 Magnavox 035 039 081 Magnin 240 Marantz 035 081 Marta 037 Matsushita 035 MEI 035 Memorex 000 035 037 039 046 047 048 104 240 MGA 043 061 MGN Technology 240 Minolta 042 Mitsubishi 043 061 067 Motorola 035 048 MTC 000 240 Multitech 000 072 NEC 038 041 067 104 Nikko 037 Noblex 2...

Page 56: ...x for Cassette Players Panasonic 272 Technics 229 Brand Code s Code Index for CD Players California Audio Lab 029 Marantz 029 MCS 029 Panasonic 029 367 Quasar 029 Technics 029 303 Brand Code s Code Index for DVD Panasonic 490 Code Index for Receivers and Amplifiers Brand Code s ADC 531 Aiwa 121 158 189 Carver 008 042 189 Casio 195 Clarinette 195 Denon 004 Fisher 042 219 Garrard 463 JVC 074 Kenwood...

Page 57: ...nd Code s RCA 021 Regal 020 Rembrandt 011 Runco 000 Samsung 144 Scientific Atlanta 008 017 477 Signal 015 Signature 011 Sprucer 021 Starcom 003 015 Stargate 015 Starquest 015 Tocom 012 Toshiba 000 Tusa 015 United Artists 007 United Cable 003 Zenith 000 Mitsubishi 059 NAD 059 Panasonic 204 Pioneer 059 Quasar 204 Sony 201 Code Index for Laser Disc Brand Code s The Universal Infrared Remote Control i...

Page 58: ...of your DSS dish When you enter your zip code or latitude and longitude the display screen provides the number corresponding to the elevation setting for your location Limits There are three kinds of limits The Ratings Limit allows you to control program viewing of rated programs by ratings level The Spending Limit controls spending on a cost per program basis The Parent Approved channel list allo...

Page 59: ...lability 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 The signal meter is used when you adjust ...

Page 60: ...ard is installed in the receiver Running the System Test Follow these steps to run the diagnostics system test on your system 1 Turn on yourTV and the satellite receiver 2 Press DSS to put remote in DSS mode then press MENU SELECT to bring up the Main menu 3 Point to and select Options 4 Point to and select SystemTest Follow the on screen directions after the test is completed 5 If your system doe...

Page 61: ...handling faulty installation set up adjustments improper operation or maintenance customer instruction alteration line power surge lightning damage signal reception problems modification improper voltage supply commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than an authorized factory office restaurant or other business or re...

Page 62: ...ram Accessories Purchase Contact your local Panasonic dealer or dial toll free 1 800 332 5368 Consumer Orders Only 6 00 a m 6 00 p m Monday Friday Pacific StandardTime 6 00 a m 10 30 a m Saturday Pacific StandardTime Visa Mastercard Discover Card Check or Money Order Parts Distribution Locations To locate a parts distributor in your area within the USA dial toll free 1 800 545 2672 24 hours a day ...

Page 63: ...eceiver qualifies for in warranty service Panasonic will arrange for a new or reconditioned replacement receiver to be shipped by a common carrier Monday through Friday within the 48 contiguous states free of charge The Customer Support Replacement Program is not available in Hawaii and Alaska because of reception problems due to the satellite location The replacement receiver will be reconditione...

Page 64: ...over Master card 2 Upon receipt of your replacement receiver immediately pack and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase if applicable a brief description of the problem affix the self addressed label and self your original receiver in the replacements receiver s shipping carton There are no charges associated with in warranty labor Charges for in warranty parts replacement are explained above I...

Page 65: ...een 31 Coming attractions 24 Control Panel Main Menu 15 E Editing the channel list 19 Editing the User Profiles 18 Exiting a menu 14 Exiting A Program Guide 12 F FAV button 22 Flashing POWER light 30 Front Panel controls 44 G Grid Guide 9 H Help 14 32 auto help 32 menu help 32 on line 32 Help balloons 15 Help Buttons 32 I Info Guide 9 Interactive setup 40 L Living Room Main menu 15 Locking the sys...

Page 66: ... 8 Programming the Remote 48 Purchases menu 25 Purchasing a PPV program 23 R Rating Limit setting 20 Recording withTimer 28 Remote control buttons 46 installing batteries 4 setup 48 S S Video jack 34 Satellite 42 Selecting a user profile 22 Selecting a VCR type 27 Session unlock 22 Set VCR Type menu 27 Setting the rating limit 19 20 Sorting the Grid and Info Guides 11 Spending limits 21 System con...

Page 67: ...ns The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maint...

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