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Model PV-HS3000
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Table of Contents
Welcome to the Hard Disk Recorder
Before Using
Installing the Batteries
Important Notes
Basic Connections
Connecting the incoming television signal
Using wireless phone jacks
Modifying an older type antenna
Connecting the AC Power cord
Connecting a composite-video television
Connecting the telephone line
Complete the on-screen setup
Advanced Connections
Planning Input and Output Connections
Connecting a Cable Box to the Hard Disk Recorder
Receiver
Satellite Receiver
OUT
Line Speaker OUT
Connecting a Serial Cable
Attaching Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers
Connecting and Setting Up the IR Blaster
Locating the Infrared Detector On the Other Device
Initial Setup
Turn on the television
If the connection failed
Changing Your Setup Later On
Press Play to begin using the Hard Disk Recorder
Completing the IR Blaster Setup
Input Options
Press Number buttons
Controlling Live Television
Using Instant Replay
Press TV, then press Power to turn on your television
Viewing Live Television
Pausing Live Television and Recorded Shows
Using Rewind and Fast Forward
Using QuickSkip
Using Slow Motion
Using Frame Advance
Bypassing unwanted programming
Copy Protection Information
Viewing copy protected programming
Cable Box Splitter Hard Disk Recorder
Channel Guide Screen Channel Guide Popup Menu Items
Recording Shows
Selecting a Show
Press / / / to move around the guide
Press REC to record the show
Watching and Recording a Show That Is Currently Airing
Recording a Single Upcoming Show
Extending Recording Time
Cancelling a Recording
Recording Multiple Episodes of One Show
Recording is not in progress
Setting the Recording Options
Record Options Settings
Recording From Show Categories
Press Replay Zones to display the ReplayZones screen
Recording Shows Based On a Theme You Choose
Create a Theme , then press Select to select it
To Cancel Recording of a Show
To Record One of the Shows
To Create a Show-based Replay Channel
Finding Shows
Theme-based Replay Channels
Finding All Episodes of a Show
Show-based Replay Channels
Press Channel
Watching Your Recorded Shows
Seeing What a Replay Channel Will Record
Press Replay Guide to display the Replay Guide
Find matching shows, then press Select
Watching shows with closed-captioning
Watching a Show
Programming blocked by V-Chip technology
Press
Replay Guide, then press Select
Preserving a Show
Press / to select the show you want to save
Preserve this episode, then press
Saving Shows to Videotape
Press / to select Save to VCR, then press
Before you begin
Managing Recording Space
Guaranteed and Non-guaranteed Recording
Indication of Guaranteed or Non-guaranteed recording
Recording Priorities
Guaranteed Record and Space-available Record
Recording Space Management Tips
Setting Up Your Components
Universal Remote Control
Changing Volume Lock
To change the volume lock setting back to TV mode
Searching for Your Component’s Code
Re-assigning Component Mode Buttons
To reassign other component mode buttons
Learning the Codes Programmed Into the Remote
Code Numbers ForYour Components
TVs
Code Numbers For Your Components
VCRs
Satellite Receivers
VCRs
Cable Boxes
DVD Players
Laser Disks
TV/VCR Combos
Important Note
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
When selecting a show in the Channel
Input Settings
Resetting Hard Disk Recorder
Specifications & Information
Specifications
Screen Burn
Software License Agreement
License Grant Restrictions
Warranty
Panasonic Hard Disk Recorder Products Limited Warranty
Service Center List
Regulatory Notices for the U.S
Location of Controls
Front View of the Hard Disk Recorder
Rear View of the Hard Disk Recorder
Remote Control Buttons
FF Fast Forward
33 TV/ VCR
Number buttons
Volume Up/Down
Code Set
Channel Guide
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