Frequently Asked Questions; C Hecklist - Panasonic PT-47WXD63 Technical Manual

In a typical cable system, the value of T may be over 300, whereas
values of D, F, and M
numbers will vary depending on the cable sy
Verify that the va
Exit the HOST d
7) Invoke the HOST diagnostic screen on the Pana
next items in this checklist cover the things that are needed to get di
services.
8) Under the FAT Status section, verify that:
a. The Mode is correct. (64
b. The Frequency is correct.
c. The Lock Status indicates Locked
Under the Video / Channel Status section, verify that:
9)
a. The PCR Status indicates Locked.
b. The PCR, Video, and Audio PIDs are numeric values. If the P
values are N/A, it indicates that PIDs have not been set.
Under the System section, note the value of Authorization status.
10)
Th is value comes from the CabIeCARD, and may vary depending on the
bIeCARD manufacturer. Typically, a value of 0x01 means the CableCARD
Ca
"able t o decrypt", and a value other than that means "not able to decrypt". So
CableC ARDs may indicate a value other than 0x01 when playing unencrypted
the clear) video.
The above steps list the basic requirements to obtain a channel map and to tune
a digital service. If you are unable to obtain digital services on your Panasonic
host, plea se take no
useful fo in rmation in debuggi
Frequ ently Asked Questions:
Q. Ho w can the host be set to the correct FDC Frequency?
A. The FDC is c ontrolled by the CabIeCARD. A CabIeCARD must be present for
the FD C tuning process to begin. The CabIeCARD instructs the host to tune to a
given F DC frequency. Any frequency-hunting algorithm comes from the
CabIe CARD. In some CabIeCARD
may a llow the setting of an FDC frequency, or initia
access the CabIeCARD supplied diagnostic menus; pre
HOST diagnostic screen is active.
are smaller, typically ranging from 0 to 50. These
lue for T is larger the values for D, F, and M.
iagnostic screen, and select a digital cable channel.
te of the data outlined in the above steps, as this will be
ng your problem.
s, a CabIeCARD supplied diagnostic menu
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stem configuration.
sonic Host again. The
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