Panasonic TU-DST50 Operating Instructions Manual

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INFORMATION ON THE SET-TOP BOXInformation on the Set-Top BoxPanasonic Digital Set-Top Box model TU-DST50Current Conventional TelevisionsPanasonic's digital set-top box (STB) model I:U-DST50 uses a Panasonic-developedsingle chip which will allow current televisions (with A/V inputs) to display digitallybroadcast programs. The STB, which receives only digital signals, has the ability toconvert the digital broadcast into National Television System Committee (NTSC)*signals (480i) that a conventional television can display. The picture and soundquality will be similar to small dish digital satellite systems today. Most conventionaltelevisions will not be able to display HDTV programs in their original format.DTV-Compatible TelevisionsThe STB, by using component video connections, will allow DTV-compatibletelevisions to produce pictures with incredible resolution. Component video consistsof three (3) primary color signals: red, green and blue that together convey allnecessary picture information. The three (3) component signals have been translatedinto luminance (Y) and two color difference signals (PB, PR), each on a separate wire.The STB, depending on the capabilities of the DTV-compatible television, will give youthe choice of HDTV or SDTV format.Audio/Visual FeaturesThe STB contains two vital links to the future of TV. The optical Dolby Digital (AC-3)output connection provides the highest quality surround sound when attached to anexternal AC-3 decoder/receiver. A digital interface connection allows the STB to beattached to a Panasonic digital VHS (D-VHS) VCR.DTV-Compatible Monitor/Receiver CapabilityHDTV-Compatible (1080i/720p)HDTV-compatible TV models process and display high definition output from thePanasonic STB as a 1080i or 720p format. When DTV broadcasts are available inyour viewing area, your HDTV monitor/receiver will be compatible using the STB. Itwill display the 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio format.SDTV-Compatible (480p/480i)SDTV-compatible TV models process and display standard definition output from thePanasonie STB as a 480p or 480i format. When DTV broadcasts are available in yourviewing area, your SDTV monitor/receiver will be compatible using the STB. It willdisplay the incoming SDTV format.[] *NTSC is the current television system used in the U.S. It uses analog (non-digitar) signals.