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Table of Contents
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Package Contents
Welcome to the Hard Disk Recorder
Purchasing Information
Before Using
1
Hard Disk Recorder Feature Updates
2
3
Basic Connection Using the Main Menu
Replay Zones
Replay Guide
Channel Guide
Messages
Basic Connections
Connecting the incoming television signal
Modifying an older type antenna
A
C
B
Connecting the telephone line
C
D
E
Advanced Connections
Using the Hard Disk Recorder with A/B Cable Systems
Output Connections to the Television
Connecting Satellite Receivers
Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers
Connecting a Cable Box to the Hard Disk Recorder
Connecting the Hard Disk Recorder to a TV That Has a VHF/UHF Jack Only
Connecting a Cable Box and an A/V Receiver to the Hard Disk Recorder
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IN
IN
Connecting a Satellite Receiver to the Hard Disk Recorder (Using S-Video)
Connecting a Satellite Receiver and A/V Receiver to the Hard Disk Recorder (Using S-Video)
Connecting a Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, and VCR to the Hard Disk Recorder
Connecting a Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, A/V Receiver, and VCR to the Hard Disk Recorder
Watching One Show While Recording Another on the Hard Disk Recorder
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
If the infrared detector on the other device is not labeled, follow these steps.
Connecting and Affixing the IR Blaster
NOTE
Initial Setup 1 2
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Initial Setup
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14
1 2
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4
5
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3
Controlling Live Television
Browse Preset Channels
Select a Channel by Number Button(s)
Switch Quickly between Two Channels
Get Information on a Show Youre Viewing
1
television show or a recorded show.
2
press PLAY to resume watching from where you left off.
a
A
Using QuickSkip
d
(Bypassing unwanted programming)
Controlling Live Television
Copy Protection Information
Recording Shows
From the Channel Guide you can:
Channel Guide Screen
2
Selecting a Show
3
b
4
Or
a
2
Cancelling a Recording
d
b
(Recording is not in progress)
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3
6
5
4
1
Recording From Show Categories
3
2
3
4
6
a
Recording Shows Based On a Theme You Choose
To Record One of the Shows...
To Create a Show-based Replay Channel...
To Cancel Recording of a Show ...
1
Finding Shows
a
6
5
1
Theme-based Replay Channels
a
2
3
Watching Y our Recorded Shows
From the Replay Guide you can:
Replay Show Popup Menu Items
Four Types of Replay Channels
Replay Channel Popup Menu Items
2
3
Watching Y our Recorded Shows
Watching a Show
Programming blocked by V-Chip technology
Watching shows with closed-captioning
Watching Your Recor ded Shows
Preserving a Show
3
2
1 4
Saving Shows to Videotape
d
c
3
Managing Recording Space
Recording Priorities
Guaranteed and Non-guaranteed Recording
Guaranteed Record and Space-available Record
Use the Guaranteed record setting for your cant-miss shows
Use the High record quality setting sparingly
Keep space available for pausing
Save shows you want to keep long-term to videotape
a
b
c
Universal Remote Control
Changing Volume Lock
Searching for Your Components Code
Turn on your TV with the Hard Disk Recorder off.
Press TV.
Press 9 - 9 - 1.
Slowly alternate between pressing POWER* and TV until your TV turns OFF.
Universal Remote Control
Learning the Codes Programmed Into the Remote
Press VCR/DVD twice. The red LED will blink twice.
d
2
Code Numbers For Y our Components
TVs
Code Numbers For Your Components
TVs
VCRs
Satellite Receivers
VCRs
Code Numbers For Your Components
Cable Boxes
DVD Players
Laser Disks
Note
TV/VCR Combos
Important Note
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Specifications & Information
Resetting Hard Disk Recorder Specifications
Screen Burn In
Software License Agreement
Warranty
Panasonic Hard Disk Recorder Products Limited Warranty
FCC Requirements
Service Center List
Regulatory Notices for the U.S.
Panasonic
PRODUCT SUPPORT ACCESSORIES
1-888-843-9788
Location of Controls
Front View of the Hard Disk Recorder
Rear View of the Hard Disk Recorder
Location of Controls
Remote Control Buttons