User manual DIRECTV TU-HDS20

[. . . ] HDTV Digital Receiver Operating Instructions TU-HDS20 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic. com TQB2AA0344 00125 PRINTED IN USA TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Information on Digital Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Digital Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Digital Broadcasting and Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Digital Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optional Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 HDTV Digital Receiver Connection to Dolby Digital AC-3 Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Remote Control Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Remote Control Functional Key Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Precautions · Replace batteries in pairs. · Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon with alkaline). · Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn, or disassemble batteries. 45 SPECIAL REMOTE BUTTONS Special Remote Buttons Aspect Ratio Selections ASPECT The ASPECT button changes the aspect ratio (picture display shape) in response to the source signal and monitor format. You can also change the aspect ratio for your personal viewing preference. Each time the ASPECT button is pressed, the HDTV Digital Receiver will cycle to the next available aspect ratio choice. Full Aspect 16:9 or 4:3 picture will be displayed in the center of the viewing screen at full screen width and height. Zoom Aspect (4:3 Monitor receiving 16:9 source signal) The picture will be expanded uniformly (width and height) to fill the viewing screen. The picture will be cropped, either horizontally or vertically to fit the viewing screen. The cropped portion of the original picture will be lost from view. Note: To properly display Closed Captioning in some cases, the aspect ratio should be changed from Zoom to Full. Letterbox Aspect (4:3 Monitor) Video formats with aspect ratios greater than 16:9 will be displayed at the proper width, so no video information is lost. Black or gray bars will appear above and below the picture. Sidebar Aspect (16:9 Monitor) 4:3 pictures will be viewed on a wide aspect TV screen with vertical bars on both sides of the picture. Note: See following page for illustrations of the various aspect ratios. 46 The 16:9 and 4:3 pictures represent the incoming source signals received by the HDTV Digital Receiver. These pictures show the different aspect ratios available with a 16:9 monitor format. · The top picture shows the 16:9 monitor format available when the HDTV Digital Receiver receives a 16:9 source signal. · The bottom pictures show the 16:9 monitor formats available when the HDTV Digital Receiver receives a 4:3 source signal. These pictures show the different aspect ratios available with a 4:3 monitor format. · The top pictures show the 4:3 monitor formats available when the HDTV Digital Receiver receives a 16:9 source signal. · The bottom picture shows the 4:3 monitor format available when the HDTV Digital Receiver receives a 4:3 source signal. SPECIAL REMOTE BUTTONS 47 SPECIAL REMOTE BUTTONS TV/Video TV/VIDEO The TV/VIDEO button allows you to select the mode of your TV. Each time the TV/ VIDEO button is pressed, the TV will cycle through Channel, Video 1, Video 2, Video 3 and DTV modes. Note: Not all television models will display all the modes. Menu MENU The MENU button is used to enter and exit Roller Guide Menu system. Each time the MENU button is pressed, the Roller Guide will appear on and disappear from the viewing screen. Program PROG _ Press the PROG button to enter the 2 digit minor number in a compound number. Rapid Tuning R-TUNE The R-TUNE button quickly switches between two channels or programs. The HDTV Digital Receiver will attempt to immediately tune to the last channel or program in its memory. If programs are no longer transmitting on the channel, the Unavailable Channel Screen will display and the HDTV Digital Receiver will automatically select the first program available on the channel. Recall RECALL The RECALL button displays the Recall Screen for 6 seconds or until you press any button (which automatically exits the Recall mode). 48 Programming the Remote Control PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers' components using the component function buttons for VCR, DVD, AUX (RCVR, CD, TAPE, CASSETTE DECK and LD), CBL, DTV, TV, or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with and without codes for the component. Determine the manufacturer of the component and look in the table for the code. Note: Be careful to press ACTION in the middle of the button. If you do not press in the middle of the button, the arrow buttons may be activated. [. . . ] · Make sure the remote control is in the proper component mode (i. e. TV, CBL, AUX, etc. ). 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 96 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom The ACTION button is not responding No key operation (by the unit and/or the remote control) is effective. Remedy · Make sure to press ACTION in the middle of the button. · Make sure the remote control is in STB or TV mode. [. . . ]