Panasonic PV-HS3000 manual Basic Connections, Connecting the incoming television signal

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Basic Connections

The jacks on the back of the Hard Disk Recorder connect to your television, telephone line, and TV signal. You need at least one input connection, one output connection and a telephone line.

If you receive TV signals from multiple sources, such as cable and satellite, you should connect the Hard Disk Recorder to all. That way you’ll have easy access to all the channels from all your sources.

For more connections, see pages 10~17.

NOTES • Do not connect any component to the INPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder other than a satellite receiver, direct cable line (or cable box), or a regular antenna signal. You can, however, connect the Hard Disk Recorder to

your VCR to save programs long-term.

Do not connect video game machines to the Hard Disk Recorder. It is not designed to receive non-standard video signals like the ones from these devices.

A DVD player should be connected directly to your television, not to the Hard Disk Recorder.

You must complete the on-screen setup before using the Hard Disk Recorder. See “Initial Setup” on pages 18~21.

Before you connect any device to the Hard Disk Recorder:

Be sure there is nothing covering the heat ventilation slots on top of the Hard Disk Recorder. Heat build-up could interfere with the Hard Disk Recorder’s performance.

Be sure both the Hard Disk Recorder and any connected devices are turned off and unplugged. Put the Hard Disk Recorder in a place where there is a direct path to the user of the remote control.

Using wireless phone jacks

If there is no phone jack conveniently located near where you have placed the Hard Disk Recorder, consider using a wireless phone jack system. Wireless phone jacks convert ordinary electrical outlets into phone jacks. They are available from Panasonic or at electronics stores, and can be installed with no additional wiring or tools.

Be sure to purchase a wireless phone jack that operates at the highest modem speed available (at least 33.6 kbps, V.34).

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Connecting the incoming television signal

The ANT/CATV IN jack on the Hard Disk Recorder is reserved for a regular antenna, or the RF cable from a cable system source. The cable system source can be either the actual cable coming from the wall (cable direct) or from the OUTPUT jack of a cable box. If your cable box has Audio and composite Video output, connect an A/V cable to the LINE INPUTs on the Hard Disk Recorder. Select the appropriate setup from the connection options on pages 10~17.

NOTE • When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage the terminals.

Modifying an older type antenna

If your regular antenna does not have an RF cable and compatible connector, like the one illustrated (for example, your antenna is 300-ohm flat twin leads, or separate UHF and VHF antennas) you will need an adapter or combiner to connect it to the Hard Disk Recorder. These adapters can be found at most electronics stores.

Input connections from satellite receivers and cable boxes

You can connect the Hard Disk Recorder to a satellite receiver or a cable box that has either S-Video output or regular composite video output. You can connect two such devices, one S-Video and one composite or, alternatively, two composites. If you have a choice, use S-Video. It provides a sharper image. See pages 12~15.

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Contents Model PV-HS3000 MailConsumerproducts@Panasonic.comDo not place heavy objects on the Hard Disk Recorder Moving a product-and-cart combinationOutdoor antenna grounding Precautions Patent Nos ,631,603.4,577,216.4,819,098 and 4,907,093Table of Contents Welcome to the Hard Disk Recorder Before Using Installing the BatteriesImportant Notes Connecting the incoming television signal Using wireless phone jacksBasic Connections Modifying an older type antennaConnecting a composite-video television Connecting the telephone lineConnecting the AC Power cord Complete the on-screen setupAdvanced Connections Planning Input and Output ConnectionsConnecting 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 ControllersConnecting and Setting Up the IR Blaster Locating the Infrared Detector On the Other DeviceInitial Setup Turn on the televisionIf the connection failed Changing Your Setup Later On Press Play to begin using the Hard Disk RecorderPress Number buttons Completing the IR Blaster SetupInput Options Using Instant Replay Press TV, then press Power to turn on your televisionControlling Live Television Viewing Live TelevisionPausing Live Television and Recorded Shows Using Rewind and Fast ForwardUsing Slow Motion Using Frame AdvanceUsing QuickSkip Bypassing unwanted programmingCable Box Splitter Hard Disk Recorder Copy Protection InformationViewing copy protected programming Recording Shows Selecting a ShowChannel Guide Screen Channel Guide Popup Menu Items Press / / / to move around the guideWatching and Recording a Show That Is Currently Airing Recording a Single Upcoming ShowPress REC to record the show Extending Recording TimeRecording is not in progress Cancelling a RecordingRecording Multiple Episodes of One Show Setting the Recording Options Record Options SettingsRecording From Show Categories Press Replay Zones to display the ReplayZones screenRecording Shows Based On a Theme You Choose Create a Theme , then press Select to select itTo Create a Show-based Replay Channel To Cancel Recording of a ShowTo Record One of the Shows Finding Shows Finding All Episodes of a Show Show-based Replay ChannelsTheme-based Replay Channels Press ChannelWatching Your Recorded Shows Find matching shows, then press Select Seeing What a Replay Channel Will RecordPress Replay Guide to display the Replay Guide Watching a Show Programming blocked by V-Chip technologyWatching shows with closed-captioning PressPreserving a Show Press / to select the show you want to saveReplay Guide, then press Select Preserve this episode, then pressBefore you begin Saving Shows to VideotapePress / to select Save to VCR, then press Guaranteed and Non-guaranteed Recording Indication of Guaranteed or Non-guaranteed recordingManaging Recording Space Recording PrioritiesGuaranteed Record and Space-available Record Recording Space Management TipsUniversal Remote Control Changing Volume LockSetting Up Your Components To change the volume lock setting back to TV modeSearching for Your Component’s Code Learning the Codes Programmed Into the Remote Re-assigning Component Mode ButtonsTo reassign other component mode buttons Code Numbers ForYour Components TVsCode Numbers For Your Components VCRsSatellite Receivers VCRsLaser Disks Cable BoxesDVD Players TV/VCR Combos Important NoteTroubleshooting Problem SolutionWhen selecting a show in the Channel Input Settings Specifications & Information SpecificationsResetting Hard Disk Recorder Screen BurnSoftware License Agreement License Grant RestrictionsWarranty Panasonic Hard Disk Recorder Products Limited WarrantyService Center List Regulatory Notices for the U.SRear View of the Hard Disk Recorder Location of ControlsFront View of the Hard Disk Recorder 33 TV/ VCR Remote Control ButtonsFF Fast Forward Volume Up/Down Code SetNumber buttons Channel GuideOne Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey