Page 2 - Welcome
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 2 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...
Page 4 - Introduction; EXIT Button: To return to the previous menu from the sub-menus.; buttons to select channels or settings within the
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 4 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 ...
Page 5 - RF IN: For connection to cable from outdoor terrestrial antenna.; Remote Controller and batteries (AA Size); The Remote Controller; V) batteries according to the + and – markings indicated inside
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 5 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 Reco...
Page 7 - Installation of the Digital Receiver; Terrestrial Antenna Cable Connection (A); At the start of the initial installation, the video
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 7 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 w...
Page 8 - Check the display video specifications,; Audio Connections
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 8 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...
Page 9 - Display Type; CRT selection does not allow 720p video format.; Region Selection; CRT
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 9 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 ...
Page 10 - Operating Instructions: Knowing your basic controls; EXIT; Banner Symbols
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 10 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 featu...
Page 11 - . In the Program Guide; Programs Schedule; The following methods are available for you to choose from:
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 11 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...
Page 12 - Pushing the Cursor Up/Down
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 12 1: TEN, 2: ABC, 3: SBS, 5: TEN Regionals, 6: SEVEN Regionals, 7: SEVEN, 8: NINE Regionals, 9: 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, t...
Page 13 - Using the Main Menu; MENU
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 13 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, th...
Page 14 - Three “Favourites” lists can be set up.; Favourite Lists and Duplicated Channels
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 14 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 instruct...
Page 15 - HD Video Output Format; Letterbox; Centre Cut
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 15 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 se...
Page 16 - Volume Control; to select your choice. You may select any soundtrack channel by; Digital Audio; “PCM” outputs Dolby Digital audio and MPEG audio as PCM stereo.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 16 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. ...
Page 17 - Signal Display
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 17 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 automati...
Page 18 - Manual Channel Search; OK; Region Select; Using cursor buttons; Restore Default Setting; Set “Allow Software Updates” to “Yes”.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 18 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 identi...
Page 19 - To Update Manually; Perform “Viewer Prompt To Update”.; USB Software Upgrade; Teletext Operation
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 19 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. Not...
Page 21 - Glossary; Component
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 21 8 Glossary 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 w...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting; DTV Reception Trouble Shooting Guide; Did you connect your antenna as illustrated in 4.1?
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 22 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 s...
Page 23 - Your old antenna may not be designed to receive all DTV channels.
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 23 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...
Page 25 - Technical Specifications
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 25 10 Technical Specifications Features Specifications Parameters Input frequency VHF, UHF Band Standard DVB-T (ETS 300 744), AS4599.1 2005 Channel Bandwidth 7 MHz, Australian Channel COFDM System 2k, 8k carrier Hierarchical modulation Demodulation type QPSK, 16QAM,...
Page 26 - Note; Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.; Caring for your Digital Receiver
Operating Instructions TU-HDT206A 26 Mains input voltage AC 220 to 240 V Mains input frequency 50 / 60 Hz Power requirements Power consumption Normal operation: 14 W maximum Temperature 0 ° to 40 ° C Environmental Condition Relative Humidity 20 % to 80 % (Without condensation) Dimension 365 mm x 245...
Page 27 - WARRANTY – Australia only; SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES; Panasonic Australia
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 ...