Panasonic TU-HDS20 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a 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 1-888-726-2377for assistance.

Symptom

No power

No reception

No digital cable

No picture

Available channels are missing

Picture is distorted

Cannot letterbox or zoom 16:9 video on a 4:3 monitor

Zoom aspect cannot be selected

No sound

Wrong audio and Normal video

The remote control is not responding

The remote control is operational, but the HDTV Digital Receiver is not responding

The remote control is operational, but other component(s) are not responding

Remedy

Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet.

•Check that equipment is connected properly.

•Make sure that the Satellite Dish unit is properly mounted and installed. •Check that antenna is properly installed and oriented.

•Check that the antenna or cable wire is connected properly. •Make sure the proper mode (antenna or cable) is selected.

•Make sure your local cable provider is transmitting in 8VSB modulation format.

•Make sure the proper cable mode is selected.

•Check that equipment is connected properly. •Check if the channel is available.

•Rerun the Automatic Channel Programming to make sure all available channels are captured and stored into memory.

•Rerun the Automatic Channel Programming to make sure all available channels are captured and stored into memory.

•Make sure the proper display format is selected. •Make sure the proper aspect ratio is selected.

•Make sure that proper Video output mode is selected via the Video out button.

•Insure that the HDTV Digital Receiver is selected to output to a 4:3 monitor, and closed captioning is turned off.

•Make sure the Closed Caption feature is turned off. •Make sure the remote control is in STB mode.

Check that equipment is connected properly.

Check audio is set to stereo, mono, not SAP (NTSC mode only).

•Check that the batteries are installed with the correct polarities (+ and -). •The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.

•Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor and operate. •Operate the remote control unit at a distance of not more than 23 feet (7 meters) from the remote control sensor.

•Remove any obstacles between the remote control unit and remote control sensor.

•Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet. •Make sure the HDTV Digital Receiver is on.

•Make sure the remote control is in STB mode.

•Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet. •Make sure the component(s) are on.

•Reprogram the remote control to make sure it is programmed properly to operate the component(s).

•Make sure the remote control is in the proper component mode (i.e. TV, CBL, AUX, etc.).

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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 Television Information on Digital TelevisionDigital Broadcasting and Cable TV Digital AudioReception capability of Hdtv Digital Receiver Information on the Hdtv Digital ReceiverCurrent Conventional Televisions Panasonic Hdtv Digital Receiver Model TU-HDS20DTV-Compatible Televisions HDTV-Compatible 1080i / 720pSpecifications Care and CleaningCongratulations Customer RecordImportant Notes Antenna/Cable Connection ProcedureAntenna Connection Cable ConnectionFront Panel Front and Rear View of the Hdtv Digital ReceiverRGB/YP BP R Switch CH3/CH4 SwitchRear Panel YP BP R / RGB JacksDisplay Format Selection HD Digital TV Display FormatsNative Format Hybrid Format720p Format 1080i Format480p Format 480i FormatLetterbox Aspect Aspect Ratio SelectionSidebar Aspect HD Digital TV Display Formats Channel and Program Tuning Atsc reception only Features of the Hdtv Digital ReceiverChannel and Program Tuning Channel Banner Favorite Channel List Channel Banner Directv HD / Atsc / NtscChannel Banner Atsc or Ntsc P G Channel Banner ComponentsViewing Modes Normal Viewing ModeIcons Channel Banner Power On Requirements Tuning ModeDirect Tuning Method Closed Captioning SuspensionExample of Non-compound Single Channel Number Input Unavailable Channel SelectionExample of Compound Channel Number Input External Dolby Decoder Optional Dolby Digital AC-3 AudioStereo Output Aspect Ratio Change Mode Getting Started Connect AC Power CordDirectv 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 SignalTurning Hdtv Digital Receiver On Switching to DTV Mode Panasonic TV modelsRoller Guide Menu Action / Navigation Button Antenna/Cable ModeVideo VCR Hdtv Digital Receiver Connection to VCR/S-VIDEO VCRAutomatic Channel Programming Programming Available NTSC/ATSC ChannelsManual 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 TV/Video TV/VIDEO Rapid Tuning R-TUNEMenu Menu Program ProgProgramming With Code Programming the Remote ControlProgramming Without Code Codes for TV Component CodesCodes for VCR Codes for Cassette Deck Codes for Laser Disc Impulse Pay Per View Ippv Special Features of Hdtv Digital ReceiverIppv 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 Satellite Setup Dish Type SetupRoller 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 FAV CH mode Guide ALL CH modeGuide Channel List Guide Direct Channel EntryGuide 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 state Timer Error Messages Timer ActivationDolby Digital Glossary and AcronymsOppv OSD Password Smart Card SubscriberSymptom TroubleshootingFor service assistance, please call Page Page 100