Panasonic CRD-4500 User Manual

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Operating

Instructions

VmEOCiPHER'n

INTEGRATED SATELLITE RECEIVER/

POSmONER/DESCRAMBLER

Model No. CRD-4500

Satellite Receiver

Power Supply

Remote Controller

CRD-4500R CRD-4500P RMC-4500

RMC-iSOO

CRD-4500

Panasonic.

Read these instnictions completely, before operating this set.

TOB510066

INTRODUCTION

DEAR PANASONIC CUSTOMER

Congratulation on your purchase of a new Panasonic CRD-4500 Integrated Satellite Receiver/Positioner/Descrambler, It represents the state-of-the-art in television viewing. CRD-4500 is an integrated satellite receiver/positioner/descrambler com­ posed of a receiver unit [CRD-4500R]; a power supply [CRD-4500P]; a remote controller [RMC-4500]: and a built-in descram­ bler [VideoCipher n ].

* See page 23.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

WARNING:

To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appiiance to rain or moisture.

WARNING:

Remove plug from wall outlet when the unit is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: 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 arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu­ lated “dangerous voltage” within the pro­ duct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and main­ tenance (servicing) instructions in the liter­ ature accompanying the appliance.

“This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications set forth in Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver."

To comply with FCC rules regarding emission limits, shielded cables must be used when connecting this device to other equipment.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug.

This equipment is equipped with a three grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.

Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.

Do not remove

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Note to CATV system installer:

This

reminder

is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-22 of the

NEC

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.

 

CONTENTS_____________________________________________

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................

 

1

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ..........................................................................................................................................................

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CONTENTS...........................

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2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................................................

 

3

ACCESSORIES....................................................................................................................................................................................

 

3

ATTACHMENT OF THE SET LEGS ....................................................................................................................................................

4

FRONT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS [CRD-4500R] .....................................................................................................................

5

REAR CONTROLS AND TERMINALS [CRD-4500R] .........................................................................................................................

6

REAR TERMINALS [CRD-4500P]........................................................................................................................................................

7

REMOTE CONTROLLER [RMC-4500].................................................................................................................................................

8

BATTERY REPLACEMENT ...............................................................................................................................................................

 

10

LOW NOISE BLOCK DOWN CONVERTER ......................................................................................................................................

10

CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................................................................

 

11

ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS.....................................................................................................................................................................

 

13

PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS...............................................................................................................................................

15

1. General Information..........................................................................................................................................................

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2. Single Satellite Operation with Fixed Antenna ................................................................................................................

15

3. Multiple Satellite Operation with Motor Drive Antenna.....................................................................................................

17

4. Operation Using Remote Controller.................................................................................................................................

20

5. VideoCipher II Operation .................................................................................................................................................

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DIAGNOSTICS....................................................................................................................................................................................

 

27

TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................................................................................

 

28

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................................................................

 

29

WARRANTY.........................................................................................................................................................................................

 

30

 

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Panasonic [CRD-4500] Integrated Receiver/Positloner/Descrambler

Introducing the CRD-4500, a new Integrated Receiver/Positioner/Descrambler from Panasonic. The CRD-4500 combines Panasonic’s receiver expertise and the full technological compatibility that you need to enjoy scrambled broadcasts.

Its built-in descrambler is the VideoCipher n, the premium standard in today’s satellite broadcast industry.

This slim, ultra-light IRD is brimming with state-of-the-art performance. An on-screen display puts relevant information right where you can see it. A full function UHF remote control is provided.

Surround circuit adds listening excitement, while 18-channel memory simplifies operation.

* VideoCipher H is a registered trademark of the VIDEOCIPHER Division of Genera! Instrument Corporation.

Features/Capabilities

Built-in VideoCipher n Descrambler Block Down Conversion (950-1450MHz) C/Ku compatible tuning

On-screen displays

Built-in Programmable Actuater Controller for automatic antenna positioning with 30 satellite memory capacity 18 channels favorite program recall

Full function UHF remote controller including VideoCipher H functions (42 functions) Surround sound system

Digital stereo sound (on VideoCipher n channels only) Built-in RF modulator with channel 3/4 switch Programmed satellite information

Direct satellite access

Parental lock per sat./channel (on favorite channel) Audio subcarrier frequency tuning setting

ACCESSORIES

Accessories packed with your satellite receiver {CRD-4500R]

Accessory packed with your power supply [CRD-4500P]

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ATTACHMENT OF THE SET LEGS

Attachment of the Set Legs

The power supply may be installed either horizontal or vertical. These are 2 sets of mounting holes for the set legs, and an extra set of legs supplied with the unit. If it is desired to install the power supply in the vertical position, insert the extra legs as shown.

m Insert the set legs [TMK83908-2] to the four holes located on the right side of the power supply.

Set legs [TMK83908-2]

2 Press down hard on the button on the upper part of the set leg.

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ITEM NO.

PURPOSE

\J] POWER

Turns the unit ON or OFF.

 

 

(T| EAST

Causes the antenna to be positioned towards the next east satellite.

 

 

WEST

Causes the antenna to be positioned towards the next west satellite.

 

 

|T| CHANNEL V

Tunes to a lower channel.

 

 

\T\ CHANNEL A

Tunes to a higher channel.

 

 

^ POWER/STAND BY

Indicates when the power of this unit is turned ON (red), or the unit is in stand-by mode (green).

^ INDICATOR

 

 

 

^ SURROUND

Indicates SURROUND mode selected.

^ INDICATOR

 

 

 

^ VC SIGNAL

Indicates when the system is receiving a VideoCipher n signal.

^ INDICATOR

 

 

 

^ SIGNAL STRENGTH

Indicates the relative strength of the signal being received.

^ INDICATOR

 

 

 

Note: □ ■■■ Controls

 

O ••• Indicators

 

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REAR CONTROLS AND TERMINALS [CRD-4500R]

 

 

 

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PURPOSE

1^ UHF REMOTE ANT

 

Connector for UHF antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

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2ND IF LOOP

 

Provides 510MHz (2nd IF) signal loop for optional Tl filter Installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IF IN/+18V DC

 

Input connector for signal from-LNB. Also supplies power to the LNB.

 

OUTPUT TERMINAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COMPOSITE OUTPUT

 

Composite baseband signal to other descramblers.

 

 

TERMINAL

 

 

 

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VIDEO OUTPUT

 

Video signal to video monitor.

 

TERMINAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUTPUT

 

Audio signal to stereo monitor.

 

^ TERMINALS

 

 

 

 

 

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METER ADJUST

 

Normalizes the signal strength meter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DUAL FEED CONTROL

 

Control Voltages to V/H, Ku/C switch for Dual LNB System.

 

 

TERMINALS

 

 

1^ IPPV

 

RCA-type connector for future applications.

 

 

 

 

 

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DATA

 

(Pay per view subscription for special programs when available.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

g| 25 PIN TERMINAL

 

To connect the power cable from the power supply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VIDEO SCAN

 

Scans from the lowest frequency channel to the highest while in the “ON” position.

 

ON/OFF

 

Use to locate satellites when moving anterira. Set Ku or C-Band as appropriate.

 

 

 

 

 

EXT. ANTENNA

 

Input from external VHF antenna.

 

^ TERMINAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV RF OUTPUT

 

VHF signal to TV.

 

^ TERMINAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL

 

Selects Channel 3 or 4 output of CRD-4500 to the television.

 

M CH3/CH4

 

Choose the channel that is not broadcast locally and tune TV to this channel.

 

 

VIDEOCIPHER

 

You can read the first 8 numbers of your Authorization (Address) Number through this

 

 

 

window. See page 23—26 for directions to read your full 12-digit number.

 

 

^ ADDRESS NO.

 

 

 

 

Use this No. for program subscription.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: □ Controls

 

 

 

n "■ Terminals

 

 

 

 

 

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REAR TERMINALS [CRD-4500P]

AC Cord

25P Connecting Cable

ITEM NO.

PURPOSE

1^ POLARIZATION CONTROL

Polarizer signal outputs.

^ SIGNAL TERMINAL

 

 

 

@ ±36V/+36V TERMINAL

±36V DC output to actuator motor.

 

 

1^ GND TERMINAL

Signal ground conductor from actuator.

 

 

g| DC 5V TERMINAL

5V DC (50 mA) output to supply Hall or Optical sensor in actuator.

 

 

O PULSE TERMINAL

Connection from the sensor pulse output of the actuator.

(Reed switch, hall sensor or optical type)

 

 

 

Note: n Terminals

 

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Panasonic CRD-4500 User Manual

REMOTE CONTROLLER [RMC-4500]

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ITEM N0.

PURPOSE

 

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POWER

Turns the receiver ON and OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

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NUMBER BUTTONS

Used to program and select satellite and channel by direct access.

 

 

 

 

 

33

SAT

Used to select the satellite mode.

 

 

 

 

 

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AUDIO

Used to set audio frequency.

 

 

 

 

 

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SURROUND

Used to select surround mode.

 

 

 

 

 

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ENTER

Used to input data and for VideoCipher n operation.

 

 

 

 

 

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CANCEL

Used to delete data and for VideoCipher n operation.

 

 

 

 

 

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PRG

Used to select program mode.

 

 

 

 

 

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SET UP

Use this button along with the number buttons to display your Authorization Number and

 

set up your VideoCipher II channel services and features.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HELP

Press this button to read instructional text about setting up your VideoCipher 11 features and

 

controls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TEXT

Some VideoCipher D channels provide text information to their users. These messages may

 

include news bulletins, program promotions and other special notes.

 

 

 

Use this button to read channel and service related text on your TV screen.

 

 

 

 

Note: □ •” Controls

 

 

 

 

-8-

 

 

ITEM NO.

PURPOSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occassionally, your program supplier may have a personal message

for

your

subscription.

 

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MESSAGE

If there is a message for you, you will see a flashing asterisk

(*) in

the

upper

right corner

 

 

 

of your TV screen. Press this button to read messages on your TV screen.

 

 

 

 

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VOLUME V

Decreases the audio volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VOLUME A

Increases the audio volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EAST

Causes the antenna to be positioned towards the east.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46

WEST

Causes the antenna to be positioned towards the west.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FINE TUNE V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use to optimize picture quality, (only when AFC switch is OFF)

 

 

 

 

 

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FINE TUNE A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AUDIO TUNE V

Decreases audio subcarrier frequency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AUDIO TUNE A

Increases audio subcarrier frequency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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POLARIZATION V/H

Reverses the polarizer signal format, (only in set up mode)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AFC ON/OFF

Activates and deactivates the AFC tuning system, {Automatic Frequency Control)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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N/W

Selection of bandwidth of audio IF band. (Narrow/Wide)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MUTE

Mutes the audio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55

FAV

Displays FAV channel, mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DISPLAY

Calls up receiver on-screen display data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Use these buttons to move back and forth in the VideoCipher H text files or to change program

 

rating limits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VIEW

Use this button to check the program title, running time and

other

information about the

 

program you are watching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEXT PRG

This button allows you to see information about the next scheduled program on a VideoCipher

 

n channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VC II ON/OFF

Turns the VC II ON and OFF when VideoCipher II signal is present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHANNEL V

Tunes the receiver to a lower channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHANNEL A

Tunes the receiver to a higher channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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