Operating Instructions High Definition Digital Receiver Model No. TU-HDT206A Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The illustration shown is an image. English 25001-B2401 26 March 2007 v3.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A Welcome We hope you have many years of enjoyment from your new Panasonic HD Digital Receiver. The following instructions will enable you to quickly set up and install the equipment and begin receiving the terrestrial digital TV services in your reception area. The availability of digital TV services in your area is dependent upon the digital signals available from your local broadcasters and the condition of your aerial system.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 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 ...................................
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 1 Introduction This Operating Instruction Book is the GUIDE to your digital receiver. In it you can find comprehensive descriptions of the functions of your receiver. Once you become acquainted with the operations of your digital receiver, you will only need this manual for reference. 1.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 2.2 Rear Panel AC Power Mains: 220 to 240 V; 50 / 60 Hz RF IN: For connection to cable from outdoor terrestrial antenna. RF OUT: For connection to your TV antenna IN or Video Recorder RF IN. S-VIDEO: Y/C video for connection to standard definition TV or Video Recorder. VIDEO: Composite video output for connection to TV, Video Recorder or other A/V Receiver. AUDIO: Two sets of stereo audio outputs for connection to TV, Video Recorder or other A/V Receiver.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 3.2 Remote Control Button Functions: : To turn your receiver on/off (standby mode). MENU: To display the “Main” Onscreen Display. EXIT: To go back in the menus. Cursor buttons: To select items in the menus. Cursor buttons: To cycle through options within the menus. OK: To confirm choices and selection of highlighted item. : (Red): Application defined function key. : (Green): Application defined function key. : (Yellow): Application defined function key.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 4 Installation of the Digital Receiver 4.1 Connection of the Digital Receiver The following illustrations show some examples for connecting this HD digital receiver. Select the connection that is best suited for your needs. Many other connections may be possible when optional devices such as RF cable splitters are included in your system. These devices may cause signal degradation and, if too many are used, poor quality picture and sound may result.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A RGB Connection (D) Connect the RGB 15pin D socket to your display device. (Refer to D) Check the display video specifications, many displays cannot show 50Hz TV formats that the STB outputs. Note: RGB Cable is not supplied. Note: There is no RGB output signal when component video (YPbPr) is connected. (D) RGB Connection VIDEO and S-VIDEO (E) Connect the VIDEO output socket on your digital receiver to your TV’s video input socket.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 4.2 HD STB Start Up Display Type The first on-screen display of the installation process will show Display Type selection. Please change to the type of display the HD digital receiver is connected to. The choice is either LCD, PDP (Flat panel displays) or CRT (eg Standard television). Select using the cursor buttons on the remote control keypad. Note: Not all video formats are available in all modes. The following table describes the available formats in each mode.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 5 Operating Instructions: Knowing your basic controls To become acquainted with the operations and functions of your receiver, please learn how to use the control buttons on the Remote Control and the Front Panel. The following segment is an introduction to features that you will most commonly use. 5.1 Switching On Your Digital Receiver To switch on the digital receiver please, first plug the power lead into a 240V AC socket.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 5.3 Program Guide The Program Guide is a user-friendly feature which displays the programs that will be broadcast. To enter into the Program Guide, press GUIDE/INDEX. In the Program Guide on-screen display there are 2 formats, the first displays NOW/NEXT and the second displays a 7 day EPG. Programs Schedule The EPG is in classic terms a TV Guide, except it is presented on your TV screen.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 1: 2: 3: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: TEN, ABC, SBS, TEN Regionals, SEVEN Regionals, SEVEN, NINE Regionals, NINE. Pushing the Cursor Up/Down buttons can be used to display the banner, and then change the banner to the next channel banner information. To view the new channel, the OK button must be pushed while the banner is displayed. Use channel. 5.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 5.7 SD Onscreen Display The video output from the SD terminals (VIDEO & S-VIDEO) have the OSD’s(on screen displays) for viewer information when the SD output is connected to a display. However when the SD video output is connected to a VCR or DVD recorder, the OSD’s are automatically removed from the SD video output by the connection of HD video connectors to the digital receiver.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 6.1 Favourites List This feature allows you to personalise your list of favourite channels, TV or Radio. The set up of favourites is accessed from the Main Menu or by the “LIST” button of the remote control. Select FAV 1, 2 or 3 and follow the navigation instructions. Highlight a channel by using the cursor up/down buttons, then press the coloured key shown on the navigation OSD to create the favourites lists.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A HD Video Output Format The initial installation of the digital receiver defaults the video output format to 1280x720p for LCD and PDP TV’s and 720x576p for CRT TV’s. LCD and Plasma TV’s can be changed to 720x576p, 1280x720p and 1920x1080i video formats. CRT TV selection is restricted to 720x576p and 1920x1080i video formats. The selection is made by moving the up/down cursors to the desired format and confirming the selection by the OK button.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 6.3 Audio Menu Volume Control This menu item is used to activate or deactivate the volume control buttons on the remote control. If the digital receiver is connected to the display by HDMI(DVI), the volume control is automatically set to maximum and deactivated. The volume control does not function on SD output to a VCR or DVD recorder.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 6.4 Power Saving Setup Automatic Off Timer function requires a time to be set for the automatic shutdown of the digital receiver. The time which is set is the period from the last received command sent to the receiver until when the digital receiver will automatically go into the standby mode. The default setting is 6 hours. The setting can be changed to 4 or 8 hours or OFF. Select OFF if digital receiver is connected to a VCR or DVD recorder as a tuner. 6.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A Manual Channel Search In the “Manual Channel Search” window you can set the specific channel to search. Press the left or right button then OK to select the broadcast RF channel you wish to search. Note: The RF channel is not the same number as the station identification. Region Select Using cursor buttons select the region you live in.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A To Update Manually Perform “Viewer Prompt To Update”. Access the on screen display. Press OK to set the digital receiver to start searching for the OAD immediately. All video and audio is stopped for several minutes while the updating sequence is in progress. Note: Recommended method is to use “Update Automatically”. USB Software Upgrade The operating software of the digital receiver can also be upgraded via a USB port.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A TV / Teletext mode Press the TEXT button. The screen will display the Teletext page. Press again when you wish to return to TV mode. Note: If you press the TEXT button while viewing a station that is not transmitting teletext, there may not be any indication on the screen. Press the TEXT button to return to normal viewing. Page Selection Pages can be selected in two ways: a. Press the Up / Down buttons to increase or decrease the page number by one. b.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 8 Glossary 21 A/V: A connector for the transmission of audio, video and status signal. Component Video: A connection interface using 3 cables with RCA connectors to transfer HD video between AV products. Composite Video: A connection interface using a signal cable with RCA connectors to carry SD video between AV products. DVI: Digital Video Interface is a computer interface for the passing of digital display signals.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 9 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do The display on the panel does not light up. Power Mains cable is not connected. Check that the mains cable is plugged in to the power socket. No sound or picture. The A/V cord is not properly connected. Wrong selection of output mode. Battery exhausted. Fluorescent light interfering with the remote control.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A Digital TV or some channels (services) may not have yet commenced in your area. There are some towns and regions in Australia that cannot yet receive digital television. In some towns and regions not all broadcasters have commenced their digital services. You can check the digital coverage for your area at the Reception Locator on the DBA website (www.dba.org.au/reception).
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A Impulse Noise Interference from household appliances such as lights, refrigerators, washing machines, electric stoves, etc may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily. In the first instance, replace antenna fly-lead with a quality RG6 or RG59 Quad Shield 75 ohm coaxial cable fly lead. If problem persists, check / improve antenna & cabling or contact your local TV antenna installer.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 10 Technical Specifications Features Specifications Parameters Terrestrial Tuner/Demodulator Input frequency VHF, UHF Band Standard Channel Bandwidth COFDM System System Video Decoder (SD/HD) Demodulation type Guard Interval FEC CPU Transport Standard Field / Frame rate HD/SD decoding capability, interlaced/progressive mode Caption / Teletext Audio Decoder Software Upgrade Rear panel interface User interface DVB-T (ETS 300 744), AS4599.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A Power requirements Environmental Condition Dimension Accessory Mains input voltage AC 220 to 240 V Mains input frequency 50 / 60 Hz Power consumption Normal operation: 14 W maximum Temperature Relative Humidity Dimension Weight Remote Controller Battery User’s manual 0° to 40°C 20 % to 80 % (Without condensation) 365 mm x 245 mm x 60 mm 2.45 kg A/V Cable RF Cable EMC / Safety Standard AA 1.5 V x 2 Operating Instructions 1.5 m, R/G/B for component video 1.
WARRANTY – Australia only 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.
Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd. Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited Web site : www.panasonic.com.
