Panasonic PV-HS3000 manual When selecting a show in the Channel

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PROBLEM

SOLUTION

When viewing show content through

• This condition will exist if you have a composite input source going

the Hard Disk Recorder, shows

into the Hard Disk Recorder on LINE 2, but the input source in Setup

appear to be in black and white.

(on LINE 2) is set to S-Video. Go to Setup to correct the information.

 

 

When I select a channel in the

• If you’re using an IR blaster connection to control channel changing,

Channel Guide, the channel number

verify that you have affixed the IR blaster directly in front of the IR

does not change on my satellite

detector on your cable box or satellite receiver.

receiver or cable box.

• Confirm that you have selected the correct IR code for your cable

 

box or satellite receiver. (Refer to “Cable Numbers For Your

 

Components” on pages 47 and 48 for a list of codes.)

 

 

When I select a channel in the

• Confirm that you subscribe to the channel in question.

Channel Guide, I get a blue screen

• Verify that the A/V connections going from your cable box/satellite

that states “no video source.”

receiver to the Hard Disk Recorder are correct.

 

• Verify that all your components are turned on.

 

 

When selecting a show in the Channel

• Confirm that you have the correct input source specified in Setup.

Guide, I get a solid blue screen.

(Note: Press the MENU button on the Hard Disk Recorder remote

 

control. Highlight Setup and press SELECT. Highlight Change Dialing

 

& Input Settings and press SELECT. Use the ARROW buttons on the

 

remote control to highlight each input and verify that it is configured

 

correctly. Press SELECT when you’ve found the correct inputs.

 

 

When selecting a show from the

• Typically, this is caused by a weak video source. Contact Technical

Channel Guide, I get a screen that

Support for further suggestions by phone at 1-888-843-9788. Phone

fades to black.

support personnel answer calls between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM

 

(PST), Monday through Friday.

 

 

After purchasing the Hard Disk

• You can purchase an RF modulator, which will convert a composite

Recorder, I discovered that I have a

video signal into an RF signal. RF modulators can be found at most

television without composite or S-

electronics stores.

Video inputs.

• Refer to“Connecting the Hard Disk Recorder to a TV That Has a VHF/

 

UHF jack only” on page 11.

 

 

While setting up the Hard Disk

• If you do not have a phone jack near the Hard Disk Recorder, you

Recorder, I realized that the nearest

can use a wireless phone jack instead. In particular, the Phonex

phone outlet is too far away to connect

Wireless Modem Jack (Part # PX-421) has been qualified to work

to the Hard Disk Recorder directly.

with the Hard Disk Recorder. It operates at speeds up to 33.6 baud.

 

Wireless phone jacks can be found at most electronics stores.

 

 

Currently, the only phone line near my

• The Hard Disk Recorder ships with a telephone splitter. This will allow

Hard Disk Recorder is being used by

you to plug the Hard Disk Recorder and your cable box/satellite

my satellite receiver/cable box.

receiver into the same phone line.

 

 

I’m having problems programming my

• Try the VCR setup codes for your brand. Some combo units may

TV/VCR combination component.

require both a TV code for volume control and a VCR code for the

 

remaining functions.

 

 

The VCR is not recording.

• As a safety feature on the Hard Disk Recorder remote, you must

 

press the REC button twice.

 

 

Channel +/- and JUMP features are

• Due to RCA design (1983-1987), only the original remote control

not working for my RCA TV.

will operate these functions.

 

 

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Contents MailConsumerproducts@Panasonic.com Model PV-HS3000Moving a product-and-cart combination Outdoor antenna groundingDo not place heavy objects on the Hard Disk Recorder Patent Nos ,631,603.4,577,216.4,819,098 and 4,907,093 PrecautionsTable of Contents Welcome to the Hard Disk Recorder Installing the Batteries Before UsingImportant Notes Modifying an older type antenna Connecting the incoming television signalUsing wireless phone jacks Basic ConnectionsComplete the on-screen setup Connecting a composite-video televisionConnecting the telephone line Connecting the AC Power cordPlanning Input and Output Connections Advanced ConnectionsConnecting a Cable Box to the Hard Disk Recorder Receiver Satellite Receiver OUT Line Speaker OUT Attaching Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers Connecting a Serial CableLocating the Infrared Detector On the Other Device Connecting and Setting Up the IR BlasterTurn on the television Initial SetupIf the connection failed Press Play to begin using the Hard Disk Recorder Changing Your Setup Later OnCompleting the IR Blaster Setup Input OptionsPress Number buttons Viewing Live Television Using Instant ReplayPress TV, then press Power to turn on your television Controlling Live TelevisionUsing Rewind and Fast Forward Pausing Live Television and Recorded ShowsBypassing unwanted programming Using Slow MotionUsing Frame Advance Using QuickSkipCopy Protection Information Viewing copy protected programmingCable Box Splitter Hard Disk Recorder Press / / / to move around the guide Recording ShowsSelecting a Show Channel Guide Screen Channel Guide Popup Menu ItemsExtending Recording Time Watching and Recording a Show That Is Currently AiringRecording a Single Upcoming Show Press REC to record the showCancelling a Recording Recording Multiple Episodes of One ShowRecording is not in progress Record Options Settings Setting the Recording OptionsPress Replay Zones to display the ReplayZones screen Recording From Show CategoriesCreate a Theme , then press Select to select it Recording Shows Based On a Theme You ChooseTo Cancel Recording of a Show To Record One of the ShowsTo Create a Show-based Replay Channel Finding Shows Press Channel Finding All Episodes of a ShowShow-based Replay Channels Theme-based Replay ChannelsWatching Your Recorded Shows Seeing What a Replay Channel Will Record Press Replay Guide to display the Replay GuideFind matching shows, then press Select Press Watching a ShowProgramming blocked by V-Chip technology Watching shows with closed-captioningPreserve this episode, then press Preserving a ShowPress / to select the show you want to save Replay Guide, then press SelectSaving Shows to Videotape Press / to select Save to VCR, then pressBefore you begin Recording Priorities Guaranteed and Non-guaranteed RecordingIndication of Guaranteed or Non-guaranteed recording Managing Recording SpaceRecording Space Management Tips Guaranteed Record and Space-available RecordTo change the volume lock setting back to TV mode Universal Remote ControlChanging Volume Lock Setting Up Your ComponentsSearching for Your Component’s Code Re-assigning Component Mode Buttons To reassign other component mode buttonsLearning the Codes Programmed Into the Remote TVs Code Numbers ForYour ComponentsVCRs Code Numbers For Your ComponentsVCRs Satellite ReceiversCable Boxes DVD PlayersLaser Disks Important Note TV/VCR CombosProblem Solution TroubleshootingWhen selecting a show in the Channel Input Settings Screen Burn Specifications & InformationSpecifications Resetting Hard Disk RecorderLicense Grant Restrictions Software License AgreementPanasonic Hard Disk Recorder Products Limited Warranty WarrantyRegulatory Notices for the U.S Service Center ListLocation of Controls Front View of the Hard Disk RecorderRear View of the Hard Disk Recorder Remote Control Buttons FF Fast Forward33 TV/ VCR Channel Guide Volume Up/DownCode Set Number buttonsOne Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey
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