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Symptom

The ACTION button is not responding

No key operation (by the unit and/or the remote control) is effective.

No key operation is effective. OSD reads: “Searching for Satellite Signal.

VCR/S-Video VCR is not responding

AC-3 decoder is not responding

Timer does not work

TROUBLESHOOTING

Remedy

•Make sure to press ACTION in the middle of the button. •Make sure the remote control is in STB or TV mode.

Set the POWER button to OFF and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn off the power, disconnect the power plug and then reconnect it. (The HDTV Digital Receiver may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor).

ODU (Satellite Dish) is momentarily disconnected from the digital receiver. Alternatively, turn off the power, disconnect the power plug and then reconnect it. (The HDTV Digital Receiver or the satellite dish antenna may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor).

•Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet. •Check that equipment is connected properly.

•Make sure remote control is in VCR mode.

•Check that the AC power plug is securely plugged into the power outlet. •Check that equipment is connected properly.

•Make sure the clock is set.

•Check to see whether the timers have overlapping times programmed. •Check if the timer did not reset to default settings (antenna/cable mode was changed).

Product Service

Do not attempt to remove the cover or repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Product Information

For product service, product information or assistance with product operation, consult your dealer or call 1-888-726-2377(Monday- Friday/ 8AM-10PM) (Sat & Sun/ 10AM- 10PM) EST. Please have your HDTV Digital Receiver Identification Number (ID#) available when you call. The ID# is displayed on your TV screen when the HDTV Digital Receiver is tuned to any unavailable channel.

If you ship the product

Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Attach a postage-affixed letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton. DO NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to make repairs.

For service assistance, please call:

1-888-726-2377

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Contents TU-HDS20 Table of Contents Safety Instructions Safety Instructions For The Hdtv Digital ReceiverSafety Instructions Important Information FCC InformationNotification to the Local Telephone Company Rights of the Telephone CompanyDigital Broadcasting and Cable TV Information on Digital TelevisionDigital Television Digital AudioInformation on the Hdtv Digital Receiver Reception capability of Hdtv Digital ReceiverDTV-Compatible Televisions Panasonic Hdtv Digital Receiver Model TU-HDS20Current Conventional Televisions HDTV-Compatible 1080i / 720pCongratulations Care and CleaningSpecifications Customer RecordImportant Notes Antenna Connection ProcedureAntenna/Cable Connection Cable ConnectionFront and Rear View of the Hdtv Digital Receiver Front PanelRear Panel CH3/CH4 SwitchRGB/YP BP R Switch YP BP R / RGB JacksNative Format HD Digital TV Display FormatsDisplay Format Selection Hybrid Format480p Format 1080i Format720p Format 480i FormatSidebar Aspect Aspect Ratio SelectionLetterbox Aspect HD Digital TV Display Formats Channel and Program Tuning Features of the Hdtv Digital ReceiverChannel and Program Tuning Atsc reception only Channel Banner Directv HD / Atsc / Ntsc Channel Banner Favorite Channel ListChannel Banner Atsc or Ntsc Channel Banner Components P GIcons Channel Banner Normal Viewing ModeViewing Modes Direct Tuning Method Tuning ModePower On Requirements Closed Captioning SuspensionExample of Compound Channel Number Input Unavailable Channel SelectionExample of Non-compound Single Channel Number Input Stereo Output Dolby Digital AC-3 AudioExternal Dolby Decoder Optional Aspect Ratio Change Mode Directv Satellite dish Connection Connect AC Power CordGetting Started Hdtv Digital Receiver Connection to DTV-Compatible TV Hdtv Digital ReceiverHdtv Digital Receiver Connection to RGB Monitor RGB InputsHdtv Digital Receiver connection to Conventional TV BelowHdtv Digital Receiver Conventional TV/ Monitor Switch Digital TV/Cable Reception with Conventional TV Hdtv Digital ReceiverDigital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with DTV-Compatible TV Not Included8VSB Signal Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable with Conventional TVRoller Guide Menu Switching to DTV Mode Panasonic TV modelsTurning Hdtv Digital Receiver On Antenna/Cable Mode Action / Navigation ButtonHdtv Digital Receiver Connection to VCR/S-VIDEO VCR Video VCRManual Channel Programming Programming Available NTSC/ATSC ChannelsAutomatic Channel Programming Optional Connections SpeakersRemote Control ActionRemote Control Functional Key Chart Component FunctionKey Component Function Battery Installation PrecautionsSpecial Remote Buttons Aspect Ratio Selections AspectSpecial Remote Buttons Menu Menu Rapid Tuning R-TUNETV/Video TV/VIDEO Program ProgProgramming Without Code Programming the Remote ControlProgramming With Code Component Codes Codes for TVCodes for VCR Codes for Cassette Deck Codes for Laser Disc Ippv message with video in the background Special Features of Hdtv Digital ReceiverImpulse Pay Per View Ippv Impulse pay per view Icons PPV Confirmation Window Buy and Record Event Software Upgrade Messages Roller Guide Menu Action / Navigation Button Roller Guide Feature Chart APGGuide is active in the Directv ATSC/NTSC mode only Future purchases Displays PPV events Roller Guide Menu Operations SetupSetup Satellite Setup Dish Type Setup Satellite Setup Sat. Ports Setup Satellite Setup Dish position Setup Satellite Setup Signal Meter Setup Guide Setup Secondary Zip CodeSetup Ant Setup Ant Input Setup Ant Setup Auto Scan Setup Ant Setup Add/Del Ch Setup Monitor Setup System Test Component Requirement Display InformationSetup Access Card Sat Setup Guide Setup Ant Setup Monitor System TestGuide TopicsGuide Channel List Guide ALL CH modeGuide FAV CH mode Guide Direct Channel EntryGuide Banner Description Icons Guide Channel Banner ComponentsGuide Banner Categories Guide Categories only sports category selected Guide Grid Guide Grid ComponentsLock Password LockLock Movie Limits Lock Movie Limits ScreenLock TV Limits Lock TV Limits ScreenLock Ch Lock Screen Procedure Lock Ch LocksFollowing figures show the 3 different color code schemes Lock Spending Screen Procedure Lock SpendingAccount Future and Past Purchase Account FutureAccount Past Account Msgs Unread and ReadOptions Options AudioOptions Caption Caption ScreenClock Screen Ntsc only Procedure Options ClockOptions Sat/Loc Mode Options FavoritesOptions About PanasonicOff state On stateTimer Activation Timer Error MessagesGlossary and Acronyms Dolby DigitalOSD Password Smart Card Subscriber OppvTroubleshooting SymptomFor service assistance, please call Page Page 100