Panasonic PS-2000ST User manual

Operating
Instructions
VmeOCIPHERRS Descrambler Compatible
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VIDEOpal Order Recorder |
Integrated Satellite Receiver
Modei No.
PS-2000ST
Panasonic
®
Read these instructions completely before operating this unit.
TQB510184

Dear Panasonic Customer
Congratulation on your purchase of a new Panasonic Integrated Satellite Receiver [PS-2000ST].
This receiver is compatible with the VideoCipher RS descrambler and VIDEOpal order recorder module""' and is
provided with a variety of new functions.
It represents the state-of the-art in your television viewing.
''' VideoCiphet® RS and VIDEOpal® order recorder are registered trademarks of General Instrument Corporation.
Modules will be supplied and warranteed by your dealer or program provider.
Customer's Record
Model Number
PS-2000ST
Serial Number
Address Number (VCRS) Unit/Phone Nos.*^)
/
Date of Purchase
Dealer Name
TEL:
See the operating instructions of VideoCipher RS.
Contents
important Safety Notice 2
General Description/Accessories 3
Location
Front Controls and Indicators 4
Rear Controls and Terminals 5
UHF Remote Control 7
Battery Replacement/
Optional Remote Control [RMC-40SR] 9
Connections
Basic Diagram 10
Antenna Actuator 11
UHF Antenna 11
Low Noise Block Down Converter 11
Programming and Operations Information 12
Programming: Set up 15
Programming Note 20
Reprogramming
Satellite Addition 21
To Reposition a Satellite 23
To Delete a Satellite 24
Operations
Daily Operations 25
Favorite Channel Operations 27
Picture Adjust Operations 29
Audio Operations 31
Useful Functions
Skip Channel 32
Parental Lock 33
Diagnostics 35
Troubleshooting 36
Specifications 37
Criminal Warning 38
Warranty 38
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Important Safety Notice
WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
WARNING: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that
is, in strick accordance with the manufacture's instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception.
It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a TV interface device in accordance with
the specifications in part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch
circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: "Something about interference"
which is available from FCC regional offices.
CAUTION: Do not change or modify without the express approval of the party responsible for compliance. These
changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this 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
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
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product'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
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system Installer's attention to Article 820-40 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.
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General Description
Panasonic Integrated Satellite Receiver
The PS-2000ST is a high-end feature packed, Integrated Satellite Receiver offered by Panasonic. It combines
Panasonic's receiver, television and audio expertise to offer superb video and audio performance from Satellite
broadcast programs. Standard UHF remote control provides out-of-room satellite or channel selection.
Features and Capabilities
• Compatible with VideoCipher® Descrambler and
Videopal Order Recorder modules
• Built-in Programmable Actuator Controller with 48
satellite memory
• 27 User programmable favorite channels
• Frequency tuning plans for all major Ku Band
Satellites
• Direct Satellite access
• Auto peak adjustments for dish and skew
• Built-in programmable Tl filter
• Sophisticated on-screen display with satellite graphics
Full function UHF remote control
Optional simplified UHF remote control available
Digital Stereo Sound on VideoCipher channels
Parental lock with programmable password and
unique one time view function
Skip-channel tuning
Second Receiver Operation
Last Channel Recall
Automatic Memory remembers last control settings
Programmable AFC ON/OFF with video fine tuning
Video scan mode
Built in RF modulator with channel 3/4 switch
Compatible with LNBF units
Accessories
UHF Remote control
[RMC-2000]
1 pc.
Connecting Gable 1 pc.
[TSX4270-1]
Batteries for Remote Control 2 pos.
[AA: SUM-3: R6]
UHF Antenna
[TSA110007]
. 1 pc.
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Location: Front Controls and Indicators
ViDEOCIPHtH #?S DESCRAMBLER COMPATIBLE
VIDEOpol ORDER RECORDER
® POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
Turns the unit ON/OFF.
(D Tl FILTER INDICATOR
Indicates when the built-in Tl filter circuit is selected.
POWER/STANDBY INDICATOR
Indicates when the power of unit is turned ON (red),
or the unit is in stand-by mode (green).
VC SIGNAL INDICATOR
Indicates when the system is receiving a
VideoCipher signal.
EAST WEST BUTTONS
Causes the antenna to be positioned toward the
next east or west satellite.
CHANNEL UP (A)/DOWN (V) BUTTONS
Press either button to change channels in
sequence.
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Location: Rear Controls and Terminals
AC CORD
CAUTION
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® IF INPUT/+18V DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
Ku/C [F connector]
Input connector for IF signal from LNB, and also
supplies a +18V DC power to tfie LNB.
@ TV RF OUTPUT TERMINAL [F connector]
VHF signal to television set.
@ EXT. ANTENNA INPUT TERMINAL
[F connector]
VHF signal from an external VHF antenna
@ COMPOSITE OUTPUT TERMINAL
[RCA connector]
Composite baseband signal to otfier descramblers.
(D VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL [RCA connector]
Video signal to video monitor.
(D VIDEOCIPHER (IPPV/DATA) TERMINALS
RCA connector for future applications.
@ +24V/-24V DC OUTPUT TERMINALS
(TO ACTUATOR)
+24V and -24V DC output to actuator motor
(§) ANTENNA ACTUATOR CONTROL TERMINALS
GND Signal ground conductor from
actuator.
DC5V 50mA 5V DC (50mA) output to supply
Hall sensor or Optical type in
actuator.
PULSE Actuator sensor pulse output.
(Reed switch, Hall sensor or
Optical type)
(D CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH(CH3/CH4)
Selects channel 3 or channel 4 output of PS-
2000ST to the television. Choose the channel that
is not broadcast locally and tune the television to
this channel.
® AUDIO OUTPUT TERMINALS [RCA connector]
Audio signals (L/R) to video monitor or external
audio amplifier.
© VIDEOCIPHER ADDRESS NO.
You can read the first 8 numbers of your Authoriza
tion (Address) Number through this window.
See the operating instruction of VideoCipher RS for
directions to read the full 12-digit number. Use this
number for program subscription.
® MODEM TELEPHONE JACK LOCATION
For videopal operation.
® UHF REMOTE ANTENNA CONNECTING
TERMINAL [F connector]
Connector for UHF remote antenna.
® DUAL FEED CONTROL VOLTAGE
TERMINALS
Control voltage output to control external V/H
switch.
© POLARIZATION CONTROL SIGNAL
TERMINALS
Polarization control signals to polarizer.
© RESET BUTTON
Built-in circuit breaker for overcurrent or short circuit
protection. Press button to reset the breaker.
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Location; UHF Remote Control
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CANCEL
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© POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
Turns the unit ON/OFF.
(D NUMBER BUTTONS
Used to select satellite and channel by direct ac
cess.
Used to enter a password.
@ CURSOR CONTROL BUTTONS
Use to control the cursor
Use these buttons for various functions,
@ ENTER BUTTON
Use for various functions.
(D VIDEOCIPHER CONTROL BUTTONS
SETUP
Use this button along with the number buttons to
display the Authorization Number and set up your
VideoCipher channel services and features.
HELP
Press the button to read instructional text about set
ting up your VideoCipher features and controls.
VIEW
At the skip channel operations, use this button to
cancel settings.
Use this button to check the program title, running
time and other information about the program you
are watching on a VidoCipher channel.
TEXT
Some VideoCipher channels provide text informa
tion to their users. Use this button to read channel
and service related text on your TV screen.
MESSAGE
Occasionally, your program supplier may have a
personal message for your subscription,
press this button to read messages on your TV
screen.
NEXT PRO
This button allows you to see information about the
next scheduled program on a VideoCipher channel.
VC II
Turns the VC ON/OFF when VideoCipher signal is
present in order to listen to audio programs.
© VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Decrease (v) or increase (A)audio volume.
® SATELLITE EAST/WEST BUTTONS
Cause the antenna to be positioned toward the east
(E) or west (W).
® SAT BUTTON
Used to select a satellite by remote control,
press once to select or sequence through the C-
Band Satellite. Press twice for Ku-Band Satellites.
© L.C.R. (Last Channel Recall) BUTTON
Use this button to recall the last selected channel in
one easy step. Useful in switching between chan
nels when you want to watch concurrent programs
alternatively.
® Tl FILTER ON/OFF SWITCH
Used to turn the built-in Tl filter circuit ON/OFF.
® MUTE BUTTON
Mutes the audio.
® PROGRAM BUTTON
Used to select program mode.
® AUDIO BUTTON
Used to tune audio subcarrier frequency and
selection audio IF bandwidth.
@ FAVORITE BUTTON
Displays FAV channel mode.
® DISPLAY BUTTON
Calls up receiver on-screen display data.
® CANCEL BUTTON
Used to delete data and for VideoCipher operation.
® CHANNEL UP (A)/DOWN(V) BUTTONS
Used to change channels in sequence.
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Battery Replacement
Open the battery cover by sliding the panel away from the body. Insert the two AA batteries (SUM-3) into the battery
compartment.
To Install the Remote Control Batteries
d) Slide the panel away.
Bottom
side
@ Insert new batteries with the
correct polarity.
Replace the panel.
Note: Replace both batteries at the same time.
Battery Precautions
The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the remote control transmitter or cause
the batteries to explode. The following precautions must be observed carefully.
New Batteries
Old Batteries
Replace both batteries at the same time.
Dispose of them immediately.
Don't mix battery types,
(alkaline and carbon zinc, etc.)
Don't
X X X X
Recharge
Short-circuit
Disassemble
Fire
Heat or
Burn
Note:
1. The remote control transmitter should be placed to avoid direct sunlight or heat.
2. Pressing more than two buttons at a time can lead to an incorrect command.
Optional Remote Control [RMC-40SR](UHF)
PS-2000ST is compatible with the Panasonic Simplified Remote
Control RMC-40SR. It is a scaled down alternative to the standard
remote control RMG-2000.
With only 12 buttons, you still have control over essential receiver
functions as well as View and Next Program, which are the two
most often used VideoCipher Descrambler controls.
POWER
VIEW NEXT PEG
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SAT
EAST WEST
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