Technicolor - Thomson TU-SZT105A User Manual

Instruction Manual

Standard Definition

Digital Terrestrial Receiver

Model Number

TU-SZT105A

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

Declaration of Conformity No.3539, 22 April 2005

Safety Always Comes First

This Digital Receiver is manufactured according to Australian safety standards. In order to obtain the best operation results, please read the entire manual, as you will be instructed on how to handle the equipment carefully and safely.

Important Safety Tips:

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, DO NOT REMOVE cover. No User-serviceable parts inside. Refer to Qualified Service Personel.

No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of noninsulated dangerous voltage with the product’s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute the risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

DO’s and DON’Ts

CAUTION

DO’s

z Avoid exposing the equipment to direct sun rays, excessive heat and moisture, as

they will damage the receiver.

z Prevent the equipment from overheating. Sufficient ventilation is important. Leave

adequate space between the components.

z If water or liquid falls or spills into the unit, please turn the receiver off immediately,

then have an authorised technician check the unit.

DON’Ts

z Install the Receiver outdoors.

z Install the Receiver in a closet.

z Place any objects on top of the ventilation vents.

z Place liquid filled containers on top of the unit, which could spill into the receiver.

Contents

1 Introduction...................................................................................................................4

1.1 IMPORTANT: First time Installers .........................................................................4

2 The Digital Receiver .....................................................................................................4

2.1 Front Panel............................................................................................................4

2.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................5

2.3 Box Contents.........................................................................................................5

3 The Remote Control .....................................................................................................5

3.1 Preparing the Remote Control...............................................................................5

3.2 Remote Control .....................................................................................................6

4 Installing Your Digital Receiver – QUICK CONNECT GUIDE.......................................7

4.1 Installing Your Digital Receiver – QUICK SET UP GUIDE ....................................8

5 Operating Instructions: Knowing your basic controls ....................................................9

5.1 Switching On Your Digital Receiver.......................................................................9

5.2 Changing or Selecting Channels ......................................................................... 10

6 Using the Main Menu.................................................................................................. 10

6.1 Program Guide ....................................................................................................11

6.2 TV/Radio Channels .............................................................................................13

6.3 Preferences .........................................................................................................13

6.4 Advanced Settings...............................................................................................18

6.5 STB Information...................................................................................................20

7 Glossary .....................................................................................................................21

8 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................22

9 .............................................................................................23 Technical Specifications

1 Introduction

Thankyou for purchasing you new Panasonic Digital TV receiver. This User’s Manual is the GUIDE to be used to help you install and operate your new digital TV receiver. In it you shall find comprehensive descriptions to familiarise yourself with all the functionalities with which your receiver is equipped. We strongly advise you follow the instructions in this manual. Once you become acquainted with the operations of your receiver you will only need this manual for reference.

1.1 IMPORTANT: First time Installers

IMPORTANT: For first time installers, please read Section 4, “Installing Your Digital

Receiver”, to learn how to connect your digital receiver to your TV. Once you have completed the setup, go to Section 6.3, “Preferences”, to select various system settings according to your personal preference, and 6.4, “Advanced Settings”, to set your region for correct current time and to conduct channel search.

2 The Digital Receiver

2.1 Front Panel

z Power Button: Turns the Digital Receiver On / Off (Standby mode). z Front Panel Arrow Buttons: S/T buttons to select channels within the

z Stand-By Indicator (LED): Lights red in Stand-By mode. When the

z Front Panel display: The display shows current time when in standby

menus.

Digital Receiver is working the LED turns green.

mode and TV channel number when in normal viewing mode

2.2 Rear Panel

• DC Power Mains: (100 - 250VAC~; 50/60 Hz), Power 15W Max.

• RF IN: Used for connection of the cable from your outdoor terrestrial TV antenna.

• RF OUT: Used for connection to your TV RF antenna Input or your VCR RF Input.

• AUDIO: (connectors L and R) is used for analogue stereo audio output connection

to analogue TV or VCR.

• Digital Audio: SPDIF output for connection to your TV or other A / V receiver (eg home theatre system).

• Component Video / RGB / Video (SCART): Used for connection to your TV set.

• Serial Port (RS232): Used for system maintenance only.

2.3 Box Contents

The box that carries your Digital TV Receiver should also contain the following items:

z Remote Control z Two Batteries (AAA Size) z SCART to RCA Connector Cable z RF Cable z User’s Manual and Warranty Card

3 The Remote Control

3.1 Preparing the Remote Control

z Remove the cover of the battery compartment (on the back of the remote control) z Insert 2 AAA (1.5V) batteries. While inserting, observe the + and – markings

indicated inside the battery compartment.

z Replace the cover z Test the remote control by pressing the key and toggle the unit from

standby to normal viewing ON mode and observe the light on the front panel toggles between red (standby mode) to green (normal viewing ON mode).

3.2 Remote Control

z : To turn your STB

on/off (standby mode)

z TV/RADIO: To toggle

between TV and Radio service

z AUDIO: To select the

desired audio sound track

z : Aspect ratio, to

change to 16:9, 4:3 letterbox or 4:3 centrecut mode

z : Mute function, to

turn on/off sound (only used for analogue Audio Output)

z For Volume

adjustment (only used for analogue audio output)

z For changing

channels

z LIST: To show channel

list

z STTL: To turn closed

captions on/off

z (Red): Application

defined function key

z (Green): Application

defined function key

z (Yellow): Application

defined function key

z (Blue): Application

defined function key

z MENU: To display the

“Main” Onscreen Display

z GUIDE/INDEX: To

obtain a list of programs on available channels. This information is only shown if your Service

Provider transmits program information; INDEX: To go to index page in Teletext mode

z EXIT: To go back one

level in the menus.

z : To call

up the program information plates and extended channel information in program guide menu. This information is only available if the service provider or network transmits the information. REVEAL: to show the hidden information in the Teletext mode.

z buttons: To

select menu items in the menus.

z buttons: To cycle

through options within the menus

z OK: To confirm

choices and selection of highlighted item

z Number (0~9) keys: To

select channels directly and other commands

z TV/TEXT: To turn

Teletext on/off; TEXT: To toggle between TV and Teletext

z : To

toggle between present and previous channels; HOLD: To stop current page in Teletext mode

4 Installing Your Digital Receiver - Quick Connect Guide

The Set Top Box and the

television use a number of

different connectors. The main

ones that you need to identify are:

The POWER connector is used to connect mains power (via the power pack) to the Set Top Box.

POWER RF SCART RCA

RF connectors are used for connecting antenna leads. T

he SCART connector and RCA

connectors are used for video and audio connections.

tart:

1 Co

nnect the power pack to the Set Top Box. Use the

To T V

connector marked POWER.

2 good quality outside /

Connect the Set Top Box to a

roof antenna. Use the connector marked RF IN.

3 to connect to your television.

Use the included SCART to RCA connection lead

4 Connect the red audio lead to the red audio connector on the television. Connec

t the white

audio lead to the white audio connector on the television. Remember that you must connect

the video to the same AV Input as the audio.

TV has COMPONENT

VIDEO

If your te

Component inputs (al called YPBPR, DVD, YUV

YCBCR) use them as they wil

levision has

CVBS OUT (Yellow) Not used

l give the best picture. Connect the

red video lead to the red video in connector on the television. Con

AUDIO OUT R (Red)

AUDIO OUT L (White)

P OUT

(Green)

POUTB (Blue)

(Red)

P OUT

nect the blue

Television

AV I npu t

R (Red) AUDIO IN L (White)

Y IN (Green)

P IN (Blue)

P IN (Red)

to the blue and the green to the green.

Do not connect the yellow lead.

If TV has Composite ( CVBS)

VIDEO

Television

If your te

Component inputs then connect

the yellow lead to the yellow

connector on the television bu

do not connect the green, blue o

red video leads.

Y OUT (Green) P (Blue)

and P (Red)

Not used

AUDIO OUT R (Red)

AUDIO OUT L (White)

CVBS OUT (Yellow)

AV I npu t

R (Red) AUDIO IN L (White)

VIDEO IN (Yellow)

Turn the TV and the Set Top Box ON. Using the TV remote control, select the AV Input that the

Set Top Box has been connected too.

levision does not have

4.1 Installing Your Digital Receiver – Quick Set Up Guide

Installation

SCART Mode

The first time Default Condition is

the digital receiver is installed, or after

restored (section 6.4), you will be asked to select the video connection format. Select the video format that is the same as the AV lead connect

ion you have made to the TV display (refer Quick Connect Guide section 4).

elect Region

The first time the digital receiver is installed, or after Default Condition is re

stored (section 6.4), you will be asked to select the region you live in so that the digital receiver will display the correct local time. The regions are New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory and are selected by the up/down cursor keys.

Select Aspect Ratio

first time the digital receiver is installed, or after Default

The Condition is restored

(section 6.4), you will be asked to select your preferred aspect setting. This is a choice of the Wide (16:9), Normal / Centre Cut (4:3) or Normal / Letter Box (4:3). Select the aspect that is correct for your TV display. This can be changed at a later date.

Please select SCART mode

Component

Composite

RGB

Please sele ct your state / reg ion

New South Wales

Victor ia

Queensland

South Aust ralia

Western Australi a

Tasmania

Northern Territory

Australian Capital Territory

Please select your pref erred display aspect rat io

Wide (16:9)

Centre Cut

Letterbox

referred Audio Type

The audio can be received in two format types, Dolby Digital and MPEG. The

broadcasters sometimes use both types, please select which format that you prefer to listen to. This format will be select when the broadcaster transmits both types. This can be changed at a later date.

Autotune

The first time the digital receiver is installed, or after Default

Condition is restored ( Section 6.4), the digital receiver will

lly scan for available digital services. This may take

Automatica

Up to 5 minutes. After tuning finishes press OK.

Please select the audi o type you prefer

MPEG1

Dolby Digital

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