TQB8E5000-2
Operating Instructions
Digital Converter Box
TU-CT41
CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES 1
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 2
REMOTE CONTROL 3
QUICK START GUIDE
4
SETUP MENU 7
TIMER PROGRAMMING MENU 8
PROFILE EDIT 11
SYSTEM SETUP 13
PARENTAL LOCK 14
INSTALLATION 15
TV GUIDE 16
INFORMATION KEY 18
SCART PIN OUT 19
GLOSSARY 20
SPECIFICATIONS 21
GUARANTEE 22
ACCESSORIES
SCART cable
PANA-003-06
Operating Instruction Book TQB8E5000
Batteries x 2 LR03A/2P
Remote control
EURT39A080
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WELCOME
We hope you have many years of enjoyment from your new Panasonic Digital
Converter Box (DCB).
The simple, easy to follow instructions will enable you to quickly set up and install
the equipment and begin your enjoyment of the available services.
The availability of Digital services in your area is dependent on the transmissions
received by your aerial and the configuration of your existing equipment.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
♦ This Digital Converter Box (DCB) is intended for the reception of Digital TV
picture and sound signals.
♦ If the Digital Converter Box (DCB) is exposed to drastic temperature changes,
e.g. taking it from a cold room to a warm room, connect it to the mains supply
and let it stand for at least two hours.
♦ Do not expose the Digital Converter Box (DCB) to any moisture. The Digital
Converter Box (DCB) is designed for use indoors and should be protected
against moisture (splashes of water etc.).
♦ Do not expose the Digital Converter Box (DCB) to dripping or splashing water
and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or
above the unit.
♦ Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components, we
recommend that a gap of at least 5cm is left all around this Digital Converter
Box (DCB) even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between shelves.
♦ Ensure that the ventilation holes beneath the unit are not blocked. Ventilation
should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, table-cloths and curtains
♦ Do not place the receiver in the immediate vicinity of a heat source or in direct
sunlight as this would prevent appropriate cooling.
♦ To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flame on top of or near
the Digital converter box (DCB).
♦ Caring for your Digital Converter Box (DCB)
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. The cabinet can be cleaned with
a dry clean cloth. Do not use solutions containing benzol or petroleum.
♦ Make sure that all the electrical connections are properly made. Do not connect
any of your equipment (TV, video recorder, etc.) to the mains supply until you
have properly connected all the other leads. Disconnect your Digital Converter
Box (DCB) from the mains supply before you disconnect any other equipment
from its rear panel.
Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity No. 3505, 22
nd
March 2005
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REMOTE CONTROL
Exit
Used to exit from
menu/Guide
Text key
Switches to digital text
mode. Press again to
exit
GUIDE key
Press to access Guide
MENU key
Press to access the Setup
menu
Standby On/Off
Switches Digital Converter
Box On or Off standby
Information
Shows information about
current programme
Programme/channel
change keys.
Mute
Turns the sound on/off
(*Panasonic TV’s only)
TV Standby
Switches *Panasonic TV
On or Off standby
Volume up/down
(*Panasonic TV’s only)
Channel up/down
Coloured keys
Used for specific
actions in menus and
digital text mode
OK key and Cursor keys
Used for navigation in
picture, menus and digital
text
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STTL Key (Subtitle)
Press the STTL key to
turn subtitles on /off.
*This remote control is capable of operating some models of Panasonic TV’s.
To ensure com
p
atibilit
y
with
y
our TV
p
lease consult
y
our Dealer for assistance.
TV Channel up/down
(*Panasonic TV’s only)
Timer Rec key
Press to access the Timer
Menu
STB key
Switch TV to Digital Converter
output if connected by SCART
QUICK START GUIDE
• Connection of DCB using RF or SCART Cable
Always disconnect your DCB from the mains supply before you connect it to (or
disconnect it from) any other equipment.
The signals from the equipment connected to the AV2 SCART will be looped through to the AV1
SCART when a tape or disc is being played back on the
equipment. If the DCB is switched into
standby during
playback the signal will be interrupted for a short period. If the DCB is powered up
during playback, the DCB will
disable the looped through signal from the equipment connected to the
A
V2 SCART and display the DCB output.
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Terrestrial
aerial
VCR or
DVD recorder
SCART Cable
(not supplied)
SCART Cable
(supplied)
TV
RF cable
(not supplied)
RF cable
(not supplied)
RF cable
(not supplied)
AV1
AV2
Quick Start Guide
1. Connect your Digital Converter box (DCB),
as shown on previous page.
2. Auto Setup will begin, during this time your stations will
be located, sorted into order and stored ready for use.
Note: If broadcasts are being received from more
than one transmitter, regional variations of
channels will be placed at position 800 and above.
3. Once complete you will then be able to adjust the
system settings to suit your requirements.
4. Using the Up/Down cursor keys to select each of the
menu options
5. AV1 Out – Allows the user to select the type
of output signal through the AV1 SCART,
select between RGB, Video and
S-Video using the left/right cursor keys.
Press the OK key to store.
(It is recommended to use this connection
to connect to your TV).
6. AV2 Out – Allows the user to select the type of output signal through the
AV2 SCART, select between Video or S-Video.
Press the OK key to store.
(It is recommended to use this connection for your recording device).
7. Picture Aspect – Allows the user to select the ratio in which their picture is
displayed. Move down again to select Picture Aspect i.e. 16:9, 4:3, 4:3CC,
or 4:3LB. Press the OK key to store.
8. To exit this screen, select Continue to Owner ID and press the OK Key.
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Quick Start Guide
9. Owner ID – This screen allows the user to
enter their personal details. This may assist
the police if the box is stolen.
This information can be protected by means
of a PIN number.
PIN number -Use the Numeric keys (0~9) to enter
your PIN number. The cursor position is indicated by
the RED character. This will now be your personal
number which will be needed to be entered each time
the Owner ID menu or Parental lock menu is
accessed. If you do not enter a PIN number the
default will be set to ‘0000’.
Name – The user can enter their name.
Use the left/right cursor keys to step through each
digit position which is indicated in RED. Use the
up/down cursor keys to select the correct number or
letter which is indicated in RED.
House number – The user can enter their house
number or name.
Postcode – The user can enter their post
code.
Once all the information has been entered press the OK key to store and the
Exit key to exit to begin viewing programmes.
To exit the Owner ID screen without inputting any information just press the
EXIT key. This will also store the default Pin number of ‘0000’.
Owner I.D. Reset
Should you need to change the Owner ID information (i.e. change of address), you
will need to reset the unit. All data will be lost.
To perform this action you will need to press the following keys (on the remote
control) in the following order:-
TXT, RED, GREEN, YELLOW, CYAN
The box will go into standby and Auto-setup will start.
NOTE:
Direct access to programmes can be gained by using the numeric keys on the
remote control. Alternatively use the Channel up/down keys on the remote control
to select programmes (see page 16 to use Guide button for channel selection)
Note: For ease of use all key operations are indicated at the bottom of the screen.
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Setup Menu
Press the MENU key to enter the Setup Menu.
Use the up/down cursor keys to step through the
available options and the right/left cursor key to
access the desired option.
Timer Programming – This menu allows the user
to manually edit an existing timed event or add a
new event.
(see page 8)
Profile Edit – This menu allows the user to edit
any one of four profiles to store their favourite
programmes in their own personal list/profile.
(see page 11)
System Setup – This allows the user to adjust the system settings to their own
preference.
(see page 13)
Parental Lock – This allows the user to lock the picture, sound and menu
operations to prevent usage without their permission.
(see page 14)
Installation – This allows the user to access installation features such as Signal
Condition, Find new services and software update.
(see page 15)
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Timer Programming Menu
This function can be access by pressing the
Menu key or by pressing the Timer Rec
key.
Manual Timer Event Entry
Select the Timer position using the
Up/Down Cursor keys.
Press the OK key to access the Timer
event, the Position field will become
highlighted.
Use the Up/Down cursor or numeric keys
to select the channel to be recorded.
Use the left/right cursor keys to move to
the Date Column
Use the Up/down cursor keys to enter the
required date.
See page 10 for further information on daily
and weekly recordings.
Use the left/right cursor keys to move to
the Start Column
Use the Up/down cursor or numeric keys
to enter the required start time.
Use the left/right cursor keys to move to
the Stop Column
Use the Up/down cursor or numeric keys
to enter the required stop time.
Use the left/right cursor keys to move to
the Subtitles Column (Sub). If you wish to
record subtitles select On using the
Up/Down cursor keys. (Only if subtitles are
being transmitted with the Timer event)
Press the OK key to store timer event.
Press the EXIT key to leave the Timer Menu
and return to viewing programmes
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Timer Event Entry using TV Guide
Press the Guide Key to access the DVB TV Guide
Select the Event you wish to add to the Timer Menu.
(See page 17)
Press the OK key to add the event to the Timer
Menu. When the OK key is pressed the DVB TV
Guide menu will change to the Timer
Programming Menu to show that the event has
been added to the list. Pressing the Menu key
will return you to the DVB TV Guide or pressing
the EXIT key to exit to viewing mode.
Shortly before a timer event is about to start, a reminder
banner will appear on screen.
To remove the reminder from the screen, press the OK
key. The DVB will switch to the correct channel for the
timer event.
To cancel the Timer Event at this time, press the EXIT
key.
When the Timer Event starts, the receiver
will switch to the correct channel
automatically
If you attempt to change channel during a
Timer Event, a Timer icon will appear in the
bottom left corner of the screen followed by
a warning banner (after second key press)
informing the viewer that a Timer Event is in
progress.
Press the EXIT key to cancel the Timer
Event.
External Link recording control (AV2 only)
Remember to set your Recorder timer to match the required event. If your Recorde
r
supports External Link recording control, the DCB will automatically control the
Recorder Recording. Please refer to your Recorder Manual to confirm if you
r
Recorder is compatible with this system.
Timer Programming Menu
Daily and Weekly Recordings
While in the Date field of the Timer Menu,
you can select various options to determine
how often a recording should be made.
Press the up/down cursor keys repeatedly
to access the following options.
Daily Mon-Sun
The recording device will record at the same
time every day.
Daily Fri-Sun
The recording device will record at the same
time each day from Friday to Sunday.
Daily Mo-Fr
The recording device will record at the same
time each day from Monday to Friday.
Weekly Sa, Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, or Fr
The recording device will record at the same
time on the same day each week.
Deleting a Timer Menu Event
If you wish to delete a Timer Menu Event.
Press the Timer Rec key to enter the Timer
Menu.
Select the event to be deleted and press the
Red key (Delete).
An on screen message will ask you to
confirm the deletion. Press the OK key to
delete the event or the EXIT key to keep the
event.
Editing a Timer Menu Event
If you wish to edit an entered Timer Menu event.
Press the Timer Rec key to enter the Timer
Menu, highlight the event to be edited and
press the OK key to edit the information.
Make the required changes as explained on
Page 8. When all changes are made, press
the OK key to store. Press the EXIT key to
leave the Timer menu.
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Profile Edit
This feature allows the user to set up to four
individual user profiles containing lists of
their favourite channels
Creating Profiles
In the Edit Profiles menu the user is shown
two Lists. On the left is the available
programme list and on the right is the
currently selected user profile. The user can
scroll through the programme list using the
up/down cursor keys or step through the
list a page at a time using the channel
up/down keys.
Select the Profile (1 to 4) to be created or
edited by using the Green key
If the Profile selected is completely empty
you can add the complete list of
programmes to the selected profile by
pressing the Blue (Add All) key.
To add individual TV programmes to the
selected profile, select the desired
programme and press the Yellow (Add) key.
The program will appear in the profile list on
the right. To store the added Channels press
the OK key.
Note: When the DCB is placed into
standby, the current channel position will
be stored into memory. If the DCB is
powered down and back up (Standby or
Mains off), it will revert to this channel.
Note: If a channel already exists in a
profile it can not be added again. If the
channel is highlighted in the programme
list, the Yellow (Add) key will be disabled.
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Profile Edit
Once a profile has been created, you can
switch between the programme list and the
selected profile using the Blue key.
The colour key options at the bottom of the
menu also change.
To edit the Profile Name, press the Red key.
Use the cursor keys to change the Profile
name.
When this is complete press the OK key to
store.
To delete a channel from the Profile List,
highlight the channel to be deleted and
press the Yellow (Delete) key. To store any
changes press the OK key.
Press the EXIT key to exit the Edit Profiles
Screen or the MENU key to return to the
Setup Menu.
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SYSTEM SETUP
This function can be accessed by pressing the Menu key
and then accessing System Setup.
AV1 Output
Allows the user to select the type of output signal
through the AV1 SCART, select between RGB, Video
and S-Video using the left/right cursor keys. Press
the OK key to store. (It is recommended to use this
connection to connect to your TV).
AV2 Output
Allows the user to select the type of output signal
through the AV2 SCART, select between Video or
S-Video. Press the OK key to store. (It is
recommended to use this connection for your recording
device).
Picture Aspect
Allows the user to select the ratio in which their picture
is displayed. Move down again to select Picture Aspect
i.e. 16:9, 4:3, 4:3CC, or 4:3LB.
Press the OK key to store.
New Service Message
Press the left/right cursor keys to change this function
from off to on. Press the OK key to store.
Should a new service become available you will be
notified via an on-screen display. Press MENU and
select Installation, then select Find New services.
Volume Correction
Increase or decrease DCB output volume to TV.
Press the OK key to store.
Preferred Subtitle
Select your preferred subtitle language using the
left/right cursor keys. Press the OK key to store.
Banner Timeout
Increase or decrease length of time the information
banner is displayed on the screen (3 -10 secs).
Press the OK key to store.
Multi Audio
Multi audio will allow you to select an alternative sound
track if available on the current broadcast. To store
your selection press the OK key.
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Parental Lock
Press MENU key to access Setup menu
Parental Lock
Using OK key access menu. Use the numeric
keypad to enter PIN number.
If the incorrect PIN is entered the following
message will appear
PIN INCORRECT
Press ‘OK’ to continue
If the correct PIN number is entered, the user
is given the option of turning the Decoder Lock
on or entering a new PIN number.
To exit the Parental Lock Menu, press the
MENU key to return to the Setup menu or the
EXIT key to exit the menus completely
If the Parental Lock is turned on, the user will
have to enter the PIN number to unlock video
and audio each time the receiver is switched
on.
If Decoder Lock is switched on
When the receiver is switched on the user is
presented with a PIN number prompt. To
unlock video and audio, enter the PIN number
and press OK
If an incorrect PIN number is entered the PIN
prompt turns red and the following message is
displayed
PIN INCORRECT
Press ‘OK’ to continue
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Write your PIN here
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Installation
This menu allows the user to access the following features
Signal Quality
This displays the level and quality of the signal being
received by the box. To access and confirm signal
quality press the right cursor key. Using the channel
up/down keys will allow you to confirm signal for all
channels. To return to the Installation Menu press the
MENU key
Auto Setup
Press the right cursor key to access menu. Press the
OK key to confirm. The DCB will now search for all
available channels, sort them and store them ready for
use. You may find that you will locate some channels,
which, from time to time will preview future
programming.
Find New Services
This feature allows the user to rescan for any new
channels that are being broadcast and add them to the
channel line up. Any new channels found will be
automatically sorted and stored.
Software Update
From time to time new versions of software will become
available. To manually check if a new software version
is available, access the Software Update menu using
the right cursor key. The DCB will search for new
versions of software and indicate whether a newer
version is available or not. If a newer software version
is found, an on screen message will inform the user
that it is available. The user is given the chance to
download this version. To download the new version,
press the OK key. To exit without download, press the
EXIT key. The Digital Receiver will begin download of
the new software version.
This can take up to 15 minutes.
Please do not switch off the Digital Receiver or
press any keys whilst this download is in progress.
The Receiver will reset after software download is
complete.
Shipping Condition
Allows you to clear all tuning information and reset
back to factory settings.
The DCB will then perform Auto-Setup after reset.
NOTE: Owner ID will not be reset or Parental Lock
PIN.
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TV GUIDE
Press the GUIDE key to access the TV Guide screen
SEVEN DAY PLANNER
The TV Guide displays current TV programmes being transmitted and forthcoming
programmes on each channel. This DCB has the capability to display the
programme listings for the next seven days but this is dependent on what
information is being transmitted by the broadcaster. Full 24 hour, seven day listings
will be available if the broadcaster is transmitting the relevant information.
Press the Blue key on the remote control to view in two hour steps the future
programmes being transmitted. Press the Yellow button to go back in two hour
steps.
Press the Green key on the remote control to step forward in 24 hour steps.
Press the Red key to go back in 24 hour steps.
Use the Up/Down cursor keys to scroll through the available programmes
Press the OK key to view the currently selected programme
Use the Left/Right cursor keys to move between the Programme List and Event
List.
Programme
List
Help Keys Event List
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Event List
The Event list can be used to obtain further information on programmes or add a
programme to the Timer Programming Menu.
Adding an Event to the Timer Menu
To add an event to the Timer Menu, highlight the required future event and press
the OK key on the remote. If the event hasn’t started yet, it will be added to the
Timer Menu. The Timer Menu will appear on screen with the event details showing.
Press the Menu key to return to the Guide or the EXIT key to leave the menus and
return to viewing programmes.
If the selected event is currently being broadcast, pressing the OK key will allow the
user to view this event.
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i KEY(INFORMATION KEY)
Press the i key to display the banner.
Banner
This gives the user information on
programme being broadcast and features
available i.e. Subtitles and Multi audio etc.
Pressing the up/down cursor keys in this
mode will step through the banner
information for available channels.
Extended Banner
Press the
i key twice to display any
available extended information on the
current programme position. Pressing the
left/right cursor keys will switch between
Now and Next.
Note: Pressing the Blue key with the banner
displayed will step you through the various
categories of programme lists – All services
or the user Profiles. This will not work in
extended banner mode.
If you select a user profile you will only be
able to view the channels stored in that
profile. To view all channels, select the All
Services option.
Direct access to programmes can also be
gained by using the numeric keys on the
remote control.
To exit the banner press EXIT key
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SCART Pin out
AV1
AV2
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