Panasonic TZ-PCD3000 User Manual

Digital CATV Terminal

Operating Instructions

Model No. TZ-PCD3000

For assistance, please call : your local cable operator

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely .
Save this manual for future reference.

TQB2AA0489

The Class ll insulation symbol(square within a square)indicates that
this product has been evaluated and tested to comply with Class ll
insulation requirements.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tipover.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long perods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged,liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard,

do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers)that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc­ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER (NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Installation

This unit Location

Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from
areas of excessive heat or moisture.
To insure optimum color purity do not position magnetic equipment (motors, fans, other
speakers, etc.) nearby.

Optional External Equipment

The Video / Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video
and audio cables. For best performance, video cables should utilize 75 coaxial shielded
wire.

Cables are available from your dealer or electronic supply house.
Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input con­nectors your various components require.
Also determine the length of cable you’ll need.

AC Power Supply Cord

CAUTION:

Do not place this unit upside down or in a vertical position.

Do not install and use this unit upside down.
Do not install and use this unit standing on its side.

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of AC
outlet and fully insert. Do not use this (polarized) plug with a recep­tacle or other outlet unless the blade can be fully inserted to prevent
blade exposure.

Care and Cleaning

Turn Digital CATV Terminal Off

For Digital CATV Terminal, avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Avoid bumping or scraping the Digital CATV Terminal.

Remote Control

For Remote Control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution.
Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.

FCC STATEMENT

FCC INFORMATION

Radio Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B Digital
Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. The rules are
designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that in­terference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or televisions reception (which you
can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures.

Reposition or relocate the receiving antenna for the radio or televi­sion that is “receiving” the interference.
Change the position of the Digital CATV Terminal with respect to the
radio or television equipment that is receiving interference.

Move the Digital CATV Terminal away from equipment receiving inter­ference.
Plug the Digital CATV Terminal into a different wall outlet so the Digi­tal CATV Terminal and equipment receiving the interference are on
different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate interference, please consult your dealer or an expe­rienced radio/television techni-cian for assistance.

FCC CAUTION:

Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifi­cations to this Digital CATV Terminal not expressly approved by Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America could cause harmful interference and would
void the user’s authority to operate this device.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY

Responsible party:
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094

U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 1-888-726-2377

(9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon-Fri, EST)
(10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat-Sun, EST) or

E-MAIL: [e-mail]

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology thatb is protected by U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpo­ration, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
autthorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patents Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 6,381,747; and
6,516,132

Trademark acknowledgements
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
"TVPASS CARD" is a trademark of MOTOROLA CORPORATION.
All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners.

Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic Family of customers. We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new Digital CATV
Terminal. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain
them for future reference.

For assistance, please call : your local cable operator

Front and Rear View of the Digital CATV Terminal

Front Panel

1

23

6

POWER

1

indicator(LED)

MENU Button

2

Remote control

3

signal present
indicator(LED)

11

5

12

4

1078

9

Lights when the unit is on.

Display the Main menu.

Flashes when an error-free signal is received
from the remote contorol.

Display

4

Channel Button

5

POWER Button

6

EXIT Button

7
8

SELECT Button

9

MESSAGE

10

indicator(LED)

Remote control

11

unit photoreceptor

USB Port

12

(Universal Serial Bus)

Button

Normally displays current channel number or
time of day; in the diagnostic mode,displays
diagnostic code.

Changes channel up or down.

Turn TZ-PCD3000 on/off.

Closes menus and show the previous screen.

Moves the cursor in menus and electronic pro­gram guide screens.

Selects menu options, purchases for Pay-Per­View (PPV) events and tunes channels from
the electronic program guide.

Lights when a message is present.

Receives signal from the remote control
emitter lens window.

Use to connect a peripheral equipment to the
Digital CATV Terminal.

Rear Panel

12

CABLE IN

CABLE OUT

CABLE IN

1

CABLE OUT

2

DIGIT AL AUDIO

3

COAX OUT

USB Port

4

(Universal Serial
Bus)

4

3

OUT2

R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L

OUT1

COAX

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OPT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

8

7

Use to connect Cable Signal input from Cable
Service Provider.

Use to connect the Digital CATV Terminal out­put to your TV or VCR.

The COAXIAL S/PDIF connector is a digital out­put connection that carries Dolby Digital (up to

5.1ch) audio or PCM audio.
Use to connect a peripheral equipment to the

Digital CATV Terminal.

9

USB

SERIAL

IR

OUT

BLASTER

106

12

11

5

SWITCHED AC OUT
120V~60Hz 5A

AC IN
120V~60Hz

AC Switched

5

Outlet

AUDIO OUT

6

VIDEO OUT

7

S-VIDEO OUT

8

DIGIT AL AUDIO

9

OPT OUT

IR BLASTER

10

SERIAL port

11

AC Power Input

12

Use to connect the power cord plug of some
other component such as a TV.
(120 V AC, 60 Hz, 5 A)

Please use within specification.

Use to connect the Digital CATV Terminal au­dio output to your TV with stereo sound, or VCR
with stereo sound.

Note:

AUDIO OUT1 is for TV, and the volume is variable.
AUDIO OUT2 is for VCR, and the volume is fixed.

Use to connect the Digital CATV Terminal video
output to your TV or VCR.

Use to connect the Digital CATV Terminal S­video output to your TV with S-VIDEO, or VCR
with S-VIDEO.

The OPTICAL S/PDIF connector is an optical
digital output connection that carries Dolby Digi­tal (up to 5.1ch) audio or PCM audio.

When an IR BLASTER cable unit is connected
to this terminal, this terminal can output remote
control signals for recording images from a video
deck that is connected to the Digital CATV Ter­minal

This terminal can be used to send and receive
data between the Digital CATV Terminal and
other equipment.
(do not connect your PC to this SERIAL port.)

Use to connect the Digital CATV Terminal to an
AC electrical outlet with AC cord (included).

Digital CATV Terminal connection to stereo TV and stereo VCR

Follow this diagram when connecting the Digital CATV Terminal to a stereo TV.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT

L

AUDIO

R

Procedure

1 Connect S-VIDEO Cable from the S-VIDEO output jack on the Digital CATV Terminal to the S-VIDEO input jack on the TV or VCR.
Note: Connect either the S-VIDEO or video input/output as shown above.

S-VIDEO will provide better picture quallity.

2 Connect audio cables from the left and right audio output jacks on the Digital CATV Terminal to the left and right audio input jacks on
the TV or VCR.

Note: Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

Digital CATV Terminal connection to TV and VCR

Follow this diagram when connecting the Digital CATV Terminal to a TV and VCR.

CABLE IN

CABLE OUT

OUT2

R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L

OUT1

COAX

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OPT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

USB

SERIAL

IR

OUT

BLASTER

SWITCHED AC OUT
120V~60Hz 5A

AC IN
120V~60Hz

Procedure

Connect the CABLE OUT jack of the Digital CATV Terminal to the ANT IN jack of the VCR, and connect the ANT
OUT jack of the VCR to the ANT IN jack of the TV using 75 shielded cable.

Note:

Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

Troubleshooting

Symptom

No power
No reception

No picture

No sound

Distorted picture

No color

The remote control is
not responding

Remedy

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

Check that equipment is connected properly.
Check that the cable wire is connected properly.

Check that equipment is connected properly.
Check if the channel is available.
Make sure the TV power is turned on.
Make sure the proper input on the TV (TV/Video) is selected.
If your setup includes a VCR and/or stereo, make sure you have properly connected them to the Digital CATV Terminal unit.
Make sure your TV is tuned to the proper output channel (3 or 4).

Properly plug your television and Digital CATV Terminal unit into an electrical outlet.
Make sure all cables are properly connected.
Make sure the TV power is turned on.
If your setup includes a VCR and/or stereo, make sure you have properly connected them to the Digital CATV Terminal unit.
Make sure your TV is tuned to the proper output channel (3 or 4).
Make sure the volume is turned up.
Make sure the TV is not in “MUTE” mode.

Make sure all cables are properly connected.
Adjust the TV to channel 3 or 4.

Make sure the current TV program is broadcast in color.
Adjust the TV color controls.

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.
Make sure the remote control is in the proper component mode (i.e. CABLE, TV,VCR,AUDIO).

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