Panasonic TU-HDS20 manual Safety Instructions For The Hdtv Digital Receiver

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

Note To CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to article 820-40 of the National Electric Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Note To Satellite Dish Installer:

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Safety Instructions For The HDTV Digital Receiver:

1.Read and apply the operating instructions provided with HDTV Digital Receiver.

2.Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use.

3.Unplug this HDTV Digital Receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4.Do not use attachments not recommended by the HDTV Digital Receiver manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

5.Do not use this HDTV Digital Receiver near water. For example: Avoid placing it near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6.Do not place this HDTV Digital Receiver on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The HDTV Digital Receiver may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the HDTV Digital Receiver. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

6a. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7.Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the HDTV Digital Receiver and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the HDTV Digital Receiver on a bed, sofa, rug or

other similar surface. This HDTV Digital Receiver should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This HDTV Digital Receiver should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

8.Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your HD Video dealer or local power company. For Digital Receivers designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

9.This HDTV Digital Receiver is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. 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,

10.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this HDTV Digital Receiver where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

11.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the HDTV Digital Receiver.

12.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

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Contents TU-HDS20 Table of Contents Safety Instructions For The Hdtv Digital Receiver Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions FCC Information Important InformationRights of the Telephone Company Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyDigital Audio Information on Digital TelevisionDigital Television Digital Broadcasting and Cable TVReception capability of Hdtv Digital Receiver Information on the Hdtv Digital ReceiverHDTV-Compatible 1080i / 720p Panasonic Hdtv Digital Receiver Model TU-HDS20Current Conventional Televisions DTV-Compatible TelevisionsCustomer Record Care and CleaningSpecifications CongratulationsImportant Notes Cable Connection ProcedureAntenna/Cable Connection Antenna ConnectionFront Panel Front and Rear View of the Hdtv Digital ReceiverYP BP R / RGB Jacks CH3/CH4 SwitchRGB/YP BP R Switch Rear PanelHybrid Format HD Digital TV Display FormatsDisplay Format Selection Native Format480i Format 1080i Format720p Format 480p FormatAspect Ratio Selection Letterbox AspectSidebar Aspect HD Digital TV Display Formats Features of the Hdtv Digital Receiver Channel and Program Tuning Atsc reception onlyChannel and Program Tuning Channel Banner Favorite Channel List Channel Banner Directv HD / Atsc / NtscChannel Banner Atsc or Ntsc P G Channel Banner ComponentsNormal Viewing Mode Viewing ModesIcons Channel Banner Closed Captioning Suspension Tuning ModePower On Requirements Direct Tuning MethodUnavailable Channel Selection Example of Non-compound Single Channel Number InputExample of Compound Channel Number Input Dolby Digital AC-3 Audio External Dolby Decoder OptionalStereo Output Aspect Ratio Change Mode Connect AC Power Cord Getting StartedDirectv Satellite dish Connection Hdtv Digital Receiver Hdtv Digital Receiver Connection to DTV-Compatible TVRGB Inputs Hdtv Digital Receiver Connection to RGB MonitorBelow Hdtv Digital Receiver connection to Conventional TVHdtv Digital Receiver Conventional TV/ Monitor Switch Hdtv Digital Receiver Digital TV/Cable Reception with Conventional TVNot Included Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with DTV-Compatible TVDigital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with Conventional TV 8VSB SignalSwitching to DTV Mode Panasonic TV models Turning Hdtv Digital Receiver OnRoller Guide Menu Action / Navigation Button Antenna/Cable ModeVideo VCR Hdtv Digital Receiver Connection to VCR/S-VIDEO VCRProgramming Available NTSC/ATSC Channels Automatic Channel ProgrammingManual Channel Programming Speakers Optional ConnectionsAction Remote ControlComponent Function Remote Control Functional Key ChartKey Component Function Precautions Battery InstallationAspect Ratio Selections Aspect Special Remote ButtonsSpecial Remote Buttons Program Prog Rapid Tuning R-TUNETV/Video TV/VIDEO Menu MenuProgramming the Remote Control Programming With CodeProgramming Without Code Codes for TV Component CodesCodes for VCR Codes for Cassette Deck Codes for Laser Disc Special Features of Hdtv Digital Receiver Impulse Pay Per View IppvIppv message with video in the background Impulse pay per view Icons PPV Confirmation Window Buy and Record Event Software Upgrade Messages Roller Guide Menu Action / Navigation Button APG Roller Guide Feature ChartGuide is active in the Directv ATSC/NTSC mode only Future purchases Displays PPV events Setup Setup Satellite Setup Dish TypeRoller Guide Menu Operations Setup Satellite Setup Sat. Ports Setup Satellite Setup Dish position Setup Satellite Setup Signal Meter Secondary Zip Code Setup Guide SetupSetup Ant Setup Ant Input Setup Ant Setup Auto Scan Setup Ant Setup Add/Del Ch Setup Monitor Component Requirement Display Information Setup System TestSat Setup Guide Setup Ant Setup Monitor System Test Setup Access CardTopics GuideGuide Direct Channel Entry Guide ALL CH modeGuide FAV CH mode Guide Channel ListGuide Channel Banner Components Guide Banner Description IconsGuide Banner Categories Guide Grid Components Guide Categories only sports category selected Guide GridLock Lock PasswordLock Movie Limits Screen Lock Movie LimitsLock TV Limits Screen Lock TV LimitsLock Ch Locks Lock Ch Lock Screen ProcedureFollowing figures show the 3 different color code schemes Lock Spending Lock Spending Screen ProcedureAccount Future Account Future and Past PurchaseAccount Msgs Unread and Read Account PastOptions Audio OptionsCaption Screen Options CaptionOptions Clock Clock Screen Ntsc only ProcedureOptions Favorites Options Sat/Loc ModePanasonic Options AboutOn state Off stateTimer Error Messages Timer ActivationDolby Digital Glossary and AcronymsOppv OSD Password Smart Card SubscriberSymptom TroubleshootingFor service assistance, please call Page Page 100