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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Installation ........................................................... 31 Safety Instructions ............................................... 2 Set-Top Box Connection to Panasonic D-VHS VCR .................. 31 Information on Digital Television ........................ 4 Set-Top Box Connection to VCR ................................................ 32 Digital Television ........................................................................... 4 Digital Br
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING _VARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No Llser-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow The exclamation point within a triangle is head within a triangle is intended inter_led to tell the user that impodant to tell the user that parts inside operating and servicing instructions are the product are a risk of electric in the papers with the appliance
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING_AS ANTENNA, LEAD-IN PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC_._.._ _p-_- W_RE GROUND DISCHARGE UNIT [NEC SECTION 810-20 / ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWI:: R SERVICE GROUNDING EUECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 14. If an outside antenna is connected to the decoder equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S. Section 810 of the National Ele
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INFORMATION ON DIGITAL TEL EVISION Information on Digital Television Digital Television In April 1997, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that by 2006, all television broadcasting will be digital. However, television stations are required to continue broadcasting regular TV signals along side the digital signals until 2006. Cable and satellite TV are not affected by the FCC ruling. According to the FCC, digital broadcasting must be available in the top 30 markets, covering 50%
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INFORMATION ON DIGITAL TELEVISION Digital Picture Formats DTV supports eighteen (18) Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC)' display formats, which are variations of the four (4) following formats: 1080i (interlaced), 720p (progressive), 480p (progressive) and 480i (interlaced). The larger the number, the higher the resolution of the picture. Interlaced Scan For interlaced pictures, the odd number lines (picture information) are scanned, creating field 1, then the even number lines are sca
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INFORMATION ON THE SET-TOP BOX Information on the Set-Top Box Panasonic Digital Set-Top Box model TU-DST51 Current Conventional Televisions Panasonic's digital set-top box (STB) model TU-DST51 uses specially developed chips which allow current televisions (with A/V inputs) to display digitally broadcast programs. The STB, which receives digital signals, has the ability to convert the digital broadcast into National Television System Committee (NTSC)* signals (480i) that a conventional television
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CONGRA TULAT/ON,£ Congratulations Your Panasonicdigital set-topbox (STB) features state-of-the-art technologyfor high-quality picture and sound with complete audio/videooutputjacks for your home theater system. D'TV signalsare displayed in either an interlacedor progressive format, providinga clear, crisp picture. When connected to the STB, your HDTV-compatible monitor/receiver can display high-definition(HD'I'V) 1080i or 720p format and standarddefinition (SD'FV) 480p or 480i format. This STB a
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IMPORTANT NOTES Important Notes STB Location This unit can be used as part of an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options. £3 Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights. O Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure. {3 Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range. Connecting Cables Component video cables (Y, PB, PR) are provided for connection to a DTV-compatible monitor/receiver. Shielded audi
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IMPORTANT NOTE,_ Antenna/Cable Connection For proper reception, an antenna or cable connection is required. Antenna Connection For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, a directional antenna is required (see previous page). For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. Procedure Connect the antenna cable from your antenna. O Select ANTENNA, in the Roller Guide Menu"ra* SET UP Menu under Input (see Getting Started section, Step 7). Incoming Cable from Home Antenna 75 Ohm ATSC/DTV input o
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FRONT ANO REAR VIEW OF THE SET-ToP BOX Front and Rear View of the Set-Top Box Front Panel The following is a labeled illustration of the front panel of the STB. Press to select Roller Guide Remote Control Signal Sensor Menu Press to access and exit Press to select Power Indicator (LED) _ NTSC channel / Panasonic Pullto open I I , I '°w'" I { ] P_ower Button Press to navigate in menus Set-To Rear Panel The following is a labeled illustration of the rear panel of the STB. DTV Video and Audio ATSC/
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FEATURES OF THE SET-ToP BOX Features of the Set-Top Box Channel and Program Tuning - DTV 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 programs behave as subchannels within the single channel. When tuning to a channel, the STB will also tune to a program. Your STB will indicate the channel and program through the on-screen Channel Banner display. Chann
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FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX Channel Banner The Channel Banner is used by all tuning methods; DTV (Native, 1080i/480p and 480p) and TV (NTSC) mode to show you which channel and program you are currently viewing or selecting. The banner will appear in the upper right hand side of your TV screen. Channel Banner DTV mode Logo indicates Digital TV The bar indicates 5 possible programs to choose from, with the 3rd program selected. Channel box displays Program box displays the the Channel name* Im_ nu
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FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX Unavailable Channel Selection The unavailable channel selection screen is displayed when you select an unavailable channel. The following is a list of some possible situations where an unavailable channel selection may occur. Tuning to a channel that is not transmitting any programs. Tuning to a channel that stopped broadcasting programs. [3 The signal strength of the RF signal is insufficient to obtain consistent error free data. Found or Not Found Input Signals The
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FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX ATSC Display Formats The STB converts all eighteen (18) ATSC display formats available in DTV 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. 1080i 16:9 High Definition 720p 480p Standard Definition 16:9 or 4:3 480i Display Format Selection The STB allows you to choose a display format based on the capability of your T
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FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX 480p If your TV is capable of displaying 480p format only, then set the OUTPUT MODE switch to 480p. 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i NTSC Mode If your TV is capable of displaying NTSC format only, then set the OUTPUT MODE switch to NTSC. 1080i 720p 480i 480p 480i Note: When the mode switch is in the NTSC position, the output format will be 480i (component) and 480i (composite). Aspect Ratio Selection The STB changes the normal aspect ratio (picture display shape) in response
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FEATURES OF THE SET-TOP BOX Shrink Aspect The source aspect ratio will be maintained and the picture will shrink into full view on the screen. Sidebar Aspect 4:3 pictures will be viewed on a wide aspect TV screen with vertical bars on both sides of the picture. Expand Aspect 4:3 pictures will be viewed on a wide aspect TV screen with the picture digitally "stretched" to fill the screen, Note: See followingpage for illustrations of the various aspect ratios. []
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ASPECT RATIO FORMATS Source Signal SHRINK ZOOM LETTERBOX FULL ZOOM SIDEBAR EXPAND 4 T These pictures show the different aspect ratios These pictures show the different aspect ratios The 16:9 and 4:3 pictures available with a 4:3 monitor format. available with a 16:9 monitor format. represent the incoming The top pictures show the 4:3 monitor The top picture shows the 16:9 monitor source signals received formats available when the STB receives a format available when the STB receives a by the STB
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FEATURES OF THE SET*TOP BOX Digital Interface for Panasonic D-VHS VCR The digital interface on the STB allows the transfer high speed digital data between devices. With the digital interface, there is no need to first convert digital data into analog, eliminating the loss of data integrity. The digital interface on the STB allows you to connect a Panasonic digital VHS (D-VHS) VCR only. Digital VHS (D-VHS) The D-VHS VCR records digital data directly onto tape without digital-to-analog conversion.
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GETTING STARTED Getting Started Step 1. Connect AC Power Cord Plug the AC power cord into a grounded outlet. Do not turn on any devices until you have finished making all necessary connections. Step 2. Set-Top Box Connection to DTV-Compatible TV Follow this diagram when connecting the STB to a DTV-compatible TV. DTV-COMPATIBLE TV Incoming signal from antenna or cable i i STB NOTE: AUDIO CABLES NOT INCLUDED DTV-COMPATIBLE TV SETUP Procedure Connect video cables from the Y, PB, PR digital TV video
