Panasonic Directv Digital Satellite Receiver Tzdbs01 Operating Instructions

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DIRECTV Digital
Satellite Receiver
Operating Instructions
TZ-DBS01
TQB2AA0366 10301
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions...........................  2
Important Information .......................................  4
Information on the DIRECTV Digital 
Satellite Receiver ............................................ 6
Reception Capability of DIRECTV Digital Satellite 
Receiver ..............................................................................  6
Panasonic DIRECTV Digital Satellite
Receiver Model...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Note To CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code 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.
Note To Satellite Dish Installer:
This reminder is provided to call your attention to...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
13. Never push objects of any kind in to this Digital Satellite Receiver through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  Never spill liquid of any kind on the Digital Satellite
Receiver. 
14. If an outside antenna is connected to the decoder equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so...

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important Information
FCC INFORMATION
Your Digital Satellite Receiver is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in com-
pliance with CFR47, Parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
Radio Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B Digital Device in accordance 
with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. The rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
radio and television interference in...

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number 
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this informa-
tion to your telephone company. The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect 
to your telephone line and still have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most 
(but not all) areas, the...

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INFORMATION ON THE DIRECTV DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER
Information on the DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver
Reception capability of DIRECTV Digital Satellite Receiver
The Panasonic Digital Satellite Receiver is capable of receiving DIRECTV®* digital
satellite signals and converting them to standard definition signal. You may connect a
terrestrial or cable antenna to the VHF/UHF ANT input of the Digital Satellite Receiver. 
Terrestrial off-air signals or unscrambled cable-service signals can be passed...

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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Your Panasonic Digital Satellite Receiver features state-of-the-art technology for high-quality
picture and sound with complete audio/video output jacks for your home theater system.
This Digital Satellite Receiver is capable of receiving DIRECTV
® standard definition satellite
signals. DTV signals are displayed in interlaced format, providing a clear, crisp picture. Your
new Digital Satellite Receiver is designed to give you many years of enjoyment.  
Customer Record...

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IMPORTANT NOTES
Important Notes
Digital Satellite Receiver Location
This unit can be used as part of an entertainment center.  Consult your dealer for
available options.
rAvoid excessive sunlight or bright lights.
rKeep away from excessive heat or moisture.  Inadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
rFluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range.
Connecting Cables
Shielded audio/video cables (provided) should be used for all connections between
components. For...

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IMPORTANT NOTES
Antenna/Cable Connection
A terrestrial antenna or cable antenna may be connected to the VHF/UHF IN jack of
the Digital Satellite Receiver. This input works as a passthrough. The VHF/UHF
channels can be passed through either by toggling TV/SAT button on remote control
or by turning the Digital Satellite Receiver off. The RF output (VHF (SAT) UHF OUT)
of the Digital Satellite Receiver must be connected to the television.
Antenna Connection
For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, a...