Operating Instructions
MODEL
HARD DISK RECORDER
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual.
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Important Safeguards
Please read all these instructions regarding your the Hard Disk Recorder and retain for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Hard Disk Recorder.
Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and moisture Do not use this product near water ??? for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Do not expose the product to rain or inclement conditions.
Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer???s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Moving a
A
surfaces may cause the
Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
Power sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Outdoor antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the
Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, and integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and liquid entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or
Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage requiring service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
1When the
2If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
3If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
4If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
5If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
6When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance ??? this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat as well as direct sunlight. If the product experiences sudden changes in temperature, moisture may form inside the product.
Protect the power cord Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. When unplugging the power cord, please hold it by the plug and remove it carefully.
Do not place heavy objects on the Hard Disk Recorder
Heavy objects placed on the Hard Disk Recorder will cause damage. (This does not mean your cable box). The top of the Hard Disk Recorder is also slotted to provide ventilation. Do not obstruct these ventilation slots.
Avoid extremely hot locations Do not place the Hard Disk Recorder over or near any kind of heater or regulator, in direct sunlight, inside a closed vehicle, etc.
Avoid sudden temperature changes Do not move the Hard Disk Recorder suddenly between areas of extreme temperature variation. If the Hard Disk Recorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in the unit.
Protect the hard disk Do not apply any shock to the Hard Disk Recorder at all times in order to avoid damage to the hard disk.
Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
???Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user???s authority to operate the equipment.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
???How to Identify and Resolve
This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ???dangerous voltage??? within the product???s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT: Recording of copyrighted television programs may violate copyright law.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer???s attention to article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
IMPORTANT: Carefully read and follow all the ???Important Safety Information??? beginning on page 2 before proceeding further.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user???s authority to operate.
Copyright and Disclaimer
?? 2000 Panasonic. All rights reserved.
This document contains confidential and proprietary information of Panasonic (the ???Company???). No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, transmitted, distributed, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, modified or translated into any other language or computer language, or sublicensed, in any form or by any means - electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise - without the prior written consent of the Technical Support Manager at the Company. Further, this document may not be disseminated (or otherwise made available) using telecommunications lines or frequencies except in a Limited Access Environment and only to persons authorized by the Company to receive and use this document and the information contained therein. For purposes of this copyright, the term ???Limited Access Environment??? shall mean a computer network (including, without limitation, a local area network, a wide area network or an intranet) that restricts access to personnel in a reliable fashion (which, at a minimum, shall require each user to enter a unique password in order to access the network) that can reasonably be expected to prevent access to the document by persons other than authorized users. In addition the training and instructional procedures described in this document are confidential and proprietary intelligence of the Company and may not be copied or used except as permitted by the Company. Any unauthorized or otherwise improper use of this document or any of its material by any person will subject that person to liability for damages.
The Company shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained therein, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. The Company reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notification.
* ReplayTV Service, ReplayZones, and QuickSkip are trademarks of ReplayTV, Inc.
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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. patent Nos. 4,631,603.4,577,216.4,819,098 and 4,907,093.
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Before
Using!
Use
Now!
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Welcome to the Hard Disk Recorder
Congratulations on your purchase of the Hard Disk Recorder. Once you???ve experienced the exciting new world of personal television right in your very own home, you???ll never want to watch plain old television again. Read on and see what the Hard Disk Recorder can do. No videotape. No hassles. No compromises. If this sounds like the television experience you???ve always dreamed of ??? it is!
???The Hard Disk Recorder gives you the ability to easily find and automatically record your favorite television shows, then watch them whenever you want.
On your schedule ??? not somebody else???s.
You will never miss your favorite TV shows again!
???Create personal Replay Channels based on your favorite television shows or
sports teams or hobbies. These channels will automatically record each new episode of your favorite shows, or constantly search for and record shows that match your interests.
???Check out the exciting television shows in ReplayZones???
???You have the power to control live television. You can pause, rewind, play in slow motion, see an instant replay and more without missing a single scene.
???Instantly jump over undesired recorded television scenes with QuickSkip???.
???Unsure of what channel or time a show is on? Looking for a specific show title, actor, director, topic? Use Find
Purchasing Information
Package Contents
As you unpack the Hard Disk Recorder, make sure the following items were included. If any of these items are missing, call Customer Orders at
Do the following before you connect the Hard Disk Recorder to your television.
??? Save the box and packing material that the Hard Disk Recorder came in. The Hard Disk Recorder should always be transported in the box.
??? File your sales receipt in a safe place.
??? Thoroughly review the safety information and strictly follow all setup and operating procedures contained throughout this guide.
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Before Using
Installing the Batteries
The Hard Disk Recorder remote control requires two (2) new AA alkaline batteries.
1.On the back of the Hard Disk Recorder remote, pull back on the tab and lift the battery cover off.
3.Press the battery cover back into place.
2.Match the + and - marks on the batteries to the + and - marks in the battery case, then insert the batteries.
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4.Test the unit by pressing POWER. If the batteries are inserted correctly, the red light will blink.
NOTE: Removing the batteries will not require you to
Watching the Welcome Video
Make sure you have completed all the connections. (See pages 8~17.)
An instructional video is waiting for you to play directly from the Hard Disk
Recorder???s Replay Guide. To watch the video:
1.Once you complete the
2.Using the arrow buttons on the remote,
highlight the video titled ???Welcome to Panasonic SHOWSTOPPER.??? 3.Press PLAY on the remote.
You may use all of the Hard Disk Recorder???s television control features, such as pause and rewind, while watching this video. All of the features
covered in the instructional video are also referenced in this guide.
After you watch the video and are comfortable with the Hard Disk Recorder???s features, you may want to save the video onto a videotape and delete the video from the Replay Guide. This will make more room for recording shows. See ???Saving Shows to Videotape??? on page 39 for instructions on connecting the Hard Disk Recorder to a VCR.
Hard Disk Recorder Feature Updates
Occasionally, new features are added to the Hard Disk Recorder. These features are updated directly over the telephone line you connect to the Hard Disk Recorder. As features change, you may encounter features that perform differently from those in this guide. In general, follow the
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Using the Main Menu
Make sure you have completed all the connections. (See pages 8~17.)
Use the Main Menu to change information you provided during the
Press the MENU button on the Hard Disk Recorder remote control to display the Main Menu.
Replay Zones
Go here to record special television programming organized in categories for you. In this frequently updated area, you???ll find the best of what???s on in an
Replay Guide
Go here to watch your recorded shows. Every show that the Hard Disk Recorder records is stored in the Replay Guide until you delete it or it???s replaced by the next recorded show. Also listed are the upcoming recordings you have set.
Channel Guide
To record any show that is available to you, start from the Channel Guide. The Channel Guide is an interactive, on- screen program guide that lists seven days of television information for all of the channels you currently receive.
Messages
You???ll receive a welcome message after completing the
Find Shows
Select Find Shows to quickly locate a show for recording using a keyword search. After the Hard Disk Recorder searches for you, you can set a show for recording, or create a theme channel based on your search.
Setup
Add or Remove Channels: Here you can add or remove channels from the Hard Disk Recorder Channel Guide. This is handy for removing channels you don???t subscribe to, or channels that are inappropriate for some audiences.
Change Default Record Options: Change the current recording options that the Hard Disk Recorder uses to record shows.
Change Display Brightness: You can use this feature to adjust the brightness of the Hard Disk Recorder screens.
Change Dialing & Input Settings: Here you can change the information you provided during the
Important Notes:
???The Hard Disk Recorder does not record copy protected programs. A warning screen will appear if you try to playback a
???There is no monthly free for the Channel Guide service. Local access numbers are available in most areas, however telephone charges may apply in certain areas. If you have a question, please call the Panasonic Call Center at
???Updates to the software will become available periodically, so please refer to our website at http:// www.panasonic.com/video or call
???The contents of the Replay Guide may change without notice.
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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
???Do not connect video game machines to the Hard Disk Recorder. It is not designed to receive
???A DVD player should be connected directly to your television, not to the Hard Disk Recorder.
You must complete the
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
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).
C
D
Telephone Splitter
(supplied)
r e p l a y
A
RF Cable
INPUT
Hard Disk Recorder
B
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
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
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Connecting a
1.Connect the yellow video cable from one of the yellow VIDEO terminals in the LINE OUT cluster on the Hard Disk Recorder to the yellow VIDEO IN terminal on your television.
2.Connect one end of the red and white audio cables to the AUDIO terminals in the LINE OUT cluster on the Hard Disk Recorder that are in line with the yellow video terminal you used. For example, if you used LINE 1 for video, use LINE 1 for audio.
Audio Cables
Video Cable
NOTES
Television
???If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack, use the white plug and leave the red plug unattached on both the Hard Disk Recorder and your television. You may purchase an adapter that combines the two audio cables and then connect it to the TV???s available AUDIO jack.
???If your television has an
???If your TV has a VHF/UHF jack only, you need to purchase an RF modulator. You will only get mono audio this way. However, you can avoid using an RF modulator by connecting the Hard Disk Recorder to a VCR. See ???Connecting the Hard Disk Recorder to a TV That Has a VHF/UHF Jack Only??? on page 11.
???Refer to your TV???s operating instructions for more information on connecting devices to your TV.
C Connecting the telephone line
You need to connect the Hard Disk Recorder to a telephone jack to communicate with the ReplayTV Service. The telephone connection is used nightly by the Hard Disk Recorder to receive updates to the Channel Guide and other Hard Disk Recorder enhancements. The phone connection is also used to update the Hard Disk Recorder with new features, as they become available.
The Hard Disk Recorder may not be used on coin services provided by the telephone company, and you may not be able to use the Hard Disk Recorder if you are on a party line or if you use a pulse telephone. Contact your local telephone company with regard to these matters. If you have an older,
Connect the supplied telephone cord from the telephone wall jack in your home to the TEL LINE jack on the Hard Disk Recorder. If the wall jack is being used, plug the supplied telephone splitter into the wall jack. Then plug both phone lines into the splitter.
Interrupted phone signal
On some phone lines, such as those with voice mail, the normal continuous dial tone can be interrupted. The Hard Disk Recorder can use a line only when the tone is uninterrupted. If you can???t clear the tone (for example, by clearing new voice mail messages), you need a different line for the Hard Disk Recorder.
Using the telephone while the Hard Disk Recorder is calling the ReplayTV Service
If you need to use the phone while the Hard Disk Recorder is using the phone line, you???ll need to stop the Hard Disk Recorder phone call and wait for the dial tone to return. To stop the phone call and return the dial tone:
1.Pick up the handset and wait 5 seconds.
2.Put back the handset and wait 5 seconds.
3.Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4.Pick up the handset and wait 5 more seconds.
5.At this point, you should hear the dial tone. Enter a phone number within 8 seconds; otherwise, the Hard Disk Recorder will automatically reconnect to the service.
D Connecting the AC Power cord
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the
E Complete the
See ???Initial Setup??? on pages 18~21.
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Advanced Connections
Planning Input and Output Connections
???
???If your cable box or satellite receiver does not have an
???If your television has an
???If you want to use both an antenna and cable as inputs, use a cable box with A/V or
???If your TV does not have A/V inputs, you may need to purchase an RF modulator.
Using the Hard Disk Recorder with A/B Cable
If an A/B cable switch is present in your setup, the Hard Disk Recorder does not know if the switch is set to A or B. The Hard Disk Recorder will record shows assuming that the switch is set correctly. Make sure the switch is set to the proper side, A or B, before recording shows with the Hard Disk Recorder.
Connecting DIRECTV??? receivers
If you are connecting a DIRECTV receiver to one of the Hard Disk Recorder???s inputs and the receiver has a serial port, use a serial control cable. Otherwise, use the IR (infrared) blaster.
If your DIRECTV receiver has a
If the remote control for your DIRECTV receiver has a ???UHF??? label, or if there is a small antenna on the back of your DIRECTV receiver, you have radio frequency control. Check your receiver owner???s manual to see if serial or infrared control is supported.
Connecting Satellite Receivers
If you are connecting a satellite receiver to one of the Hard Disk Recorder???s inputs and the receiver has a serial port, use a serial control cable. Otherwise, use the IR (infrared) blaster.
If your satellite receiver has a
If the remote control for your satellite receiver has a ???UHF??? label, or if there is a small antenna on the back of your satellite receiver, you have radio frequency control. You can check your satellite receiver owner???s manual to verify that serial or infrared control is supported.
Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers
If you connect a satellite receiver or a cable box to the Hard Disk Recorder, you need to attach a controller cable so the Hard Disk Recorder can change the channels on these devices, and control recording and viewing of satellite or cable programming. The controller, either a serial data cable or an IR blaster cable, acts as a remote control for these devices, sending the same signals that their remote controls do. See ???Connecting a Serial Cable??? on page 16 if your satellite receiver has a serial connector. If your satellite receiver does not have a serial connector, see ???Connecting and Setting Up the IR Blaster??? on page 17.
Output Connections to the Television
You can connect the Hard Disk Recorder to a television that accepts
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Connecting a Cable Box to the Hard Disk Recorder
1. Connect the incoming television signal to the IN jack on your cable box.
2. Connect the RF cable from the OUT jack on your cable box to the ANT/CATV IN jack on the Hard Disk Recorder.
3. Attach the cable box controller. See ???Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers??? on page 10.
4. Follow the B ~ E instructions on page 9 for A/V connection, telephone connection, AC power connection, and setup.
NOTES
???If your cable box has A/V OUT jacks, connect an A/V cable from these jacks to the INPUT jacks on the
Hard Disk Recorder instead of using the RF cable.
???Refer to your TV or cable box owner???s manual for more information on connecting to these components.
Connecting the Hard Disk Recorder to a TV That Has a VHF/UHF Jack Only
Use this option if you have a television with a VHF/UHF jack only. If you do not have a VCR, you will need to purchase and use an RF modulator.
1. Connect the incoming television signal to the ANT/ CATV IN jack on the Hard Disk Recorder.
2. Connect an A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your VCR, matching like colors.
3. Connect the RF cable from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on your television.
4. Follow the C ~ E instructions on page 9 for telephone connection, AC power connection, and setup.
NOTES
???This setup is not recommended for viewing
???You will only get mono audio this way. If you need to purchase an RF modulator, follow the connection instructions that come with the modulator.
???To use the Hard Disk Recorder with this option, you will need to set the input on your VCR to display the output from the Hard Disk Recorder. To do this, press the Input Select or TV/ VTR (TV/VCR) button on your VCR.
???You may also need to tune your TV to the channel that displays auxiliary input.
???Refer to your TV or VCR owner???s manual for more information on connecting to these components.
TV
VHF/UHF
R AUDIO L VIDEO
IN
Cable Box
Hard Disk Recorder
TV
VHF/UHF
VCR
Hard Disk Recorder
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Advanced Connections (continued)
Connecting a Cable Box and an A/V Receiver to the Hard Disk Recorder
1. Connect the incoming television signal to the IN jack on your cable box.
2. Connect the RF cable from the OUT jack on your cable box to the ANT/CATV IN jack on the Hard Disk Recorder.
3. Connect an A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder to the IN jacks on your A/V receiver, matching like colors.
4. Connect an A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on your A/V receiver to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your TV, matching like colors.
5. Attach the cable box controller. See ???Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers??? on page 10.
6. Follow the C ~ E instructions on page 9 for telephone connection, AC power connection, and setup.
NOTES
???If your cable box has A/V OUT jacks, connect an A/V cable from these jacks to the INPUT jacks on the Hard Disk
Recorder instead of using the RF cable.
???Refer to your TV, cable box or A/V receiver owner???s manual for more information on connecting to these components.
If you have separate speakers, do the following steps instead of step 4 above.
a. Connect the Audio cable from the AUDIO OUT jacks on your A/V receiver to the speakers.
b. Connect the Video cable from MONITOR OUT jack on your A/V receiver to the VIDEO IN jack on your television.
TV
VHF/UHF
R AUDIO L VIDEO
IN
Cable Box
A/V Receiver
TV
VHF/UHF
R AUDIO L VIDEO
IN
Cable Box
A/V Receiver
AUX1
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Connecting a Satellite Receiver to the Hard Disk Recorder (Using
1. Connect the incoming television signal to the IN jack on your satellite receiver.
2. Connect the red and white Audio plugs of an A/V cable from the AUDIO OUT jacks on your satellite receiver to the LINE 2 INPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder, matching like colors.
3. Connect an
4. Connect the red and white Audio plugs of an A/V cable from the LINE 2 OUTPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder to the AUDIO IN jacks on your television, matching like colors.
6. Connect an
7. Attach the satellite receiver controller. See ???Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers??? on page 10.
8. Follow the C ~ E instructions on page 9 for telephone connection, AC power connection, and setup.
NOTES
???Leave the yellow video cable unattached on your satellite receiver, the Hard Disk Recorder and television.
???Refer to your TV or satellite receiver owner???s manual for more information on connecting to these components.
Connecting a Satellite Receiver and A/V Receiver to the Hard Disk Recorder (Using
1. Connect the incoming television signal to the IN jack on your satellite receiver.
2. Connect an A/V cable from the AUDIO OUT jacks on your satellite receiver to the LINE 2 INPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder, matching like colors.
3. Connect an
4. Connect the Audio cable from the AUDIO OUT jacks on your A/V receiver to the speakers. Then, connect the
5. Connect an
6. Connect an A/V cable from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder to the IN jacks on your A/V receiver, matching like colors.
7. Attach the satellite receiver controller. See ???Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers??? on page 10.
8. Follow the C ~ E instructions on page 9 for telephone connection, AC power connection, and setup.
NOTE
???Refer to your TV, satellite receiver, or A/V receiver owner???s manual for more information on connecting to these components.
TV
VHF/UHF
R AUDIO L VIDEO
IN
IN
Satellite Receiver
OR
Hard Disk Recorder
TV
Satellite Receiver
OR
A/V Receiver
Hard Disk Recorder
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Advanced Connections (continued)
Connecting a Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, and VCR to the Hard Disk Recorder
1. Connect an A/V cable from the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on your cable box to the INPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder, matching like colors.
2. Connect an A/V cable from the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack on your satellite receiver to the INPUT jack on the Hard Disk Recorder, matching like colors.
3. Connect an A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your VCR, matching like colors.
4. Connect a second A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder to the AUDIO/ VIDEO IN jacks on your television, matching like colors.
5. Connect an A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on your VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your television, matching like colors.
6. Attach your cable box and satellite receiver controllers. See ???Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers??? on page 10.
7. Follow the C ~ E instructions on page 9 for telephone connection, AC power connection, and setup.
NOTES
???If your cable box does not have A/V OUT jacks, connect an RF cable from the OUT jack to the
ANT/CATV IN jack on the Hard Disk Recorder.
???Refer to your TV, cable box, satellite receiver, or
VCR owner???s manual for more information on connecting to these components.
TV
VHF/UHF
IN
Cable Box
Satellite Receiver
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Connecting a Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, A/V Receiver, and VCR to the Hard Disk Recorder
1. Connect an RF cable from the OUT jack on your cable box to the ANT/CATV IN jack on the Hard Disk Recorder.
2. Connect an A/V cable from the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on your satellite receiver to the INPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder, matching like colors.
3. Connect an A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your VCR, matching like colors.
4. Connect a second A/V cable from the OUTPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder to the AUDIO/ VIDEO IN jacks on your A/V receiver, matching like colors.
5. Connect the Audio cable from the AUDIO OUT jacks on your A/V receiver to the speakers. Then, connect the Video cable from the MONITOR OUT jack on your A/V receiver to the VIDEO IN jack on your television. (Note: If you do not have separate speakers, see step 4 on page 12.)
6. Connect an A/V cable from the AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks on your VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your A/V receiver, matching like colors.
7. Attach your cable box and satellite receiver controllers. See ???Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers??? on page 10.
8. Follow the C~E instructions on page 9 for telephone connection, AC power connection, and setup.
NOTE
???Refer to your TV, cable box, satellite receiver, A/V receiver, or VCR owner???s manual for more information on connecting to these components.
TV
VHF/UHF
R AUDIO L VIDEO
IN
Cable Box
Satellite Receiver
A/V Receiver
DVD
AUX1
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Advanced Connections (continued)
Watching One Show While Recording Another on the Hard Disk Recorder
Use a cable splitter and attach RF cables to both the Hard
Disk Recorder and your television if you want to watch one show while recording another show on the Hard Disk
Recorder.
1. Connect the incoming RF cable from the wall to the IN jack on the
2. Connect an RF cable from one OUT jack on the
3. Connect another RF cable from the other OUT jack on the
4. Follow the C ~ E instructions on page 9 for telephone connection, AC power connection, and setup.
NOTE
???Refer to your TV owner???s manual for more information on making connections to your television.
TV
VHF/UHF
R AUDIO L VIDEO
IN
Hard Disk Recorder
Attaching Satellite Receiver and Cable Box Controllers
If you connect a satellite receiver or a cable box to the Hard Disk Recorder, you need to attach a controller cable so the Hard Disk Recorder can change the channels on these devices. The controller, either a serial cable or an IR blaster cable, acts as a remote control for these devices. When you press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons on the Hard Disk Recorder remote control, the channel is changed on your other device. See ???Connecting a Serial Cable??? if your satellite receiver has a serial connector. If your satellite receiver or cable box does not have a serial connector, see ???Connecting and Setting Up the IR Blaster??? on page 17.
Connecting a Serial Cable
If the device you want the Hard Disk Recorder to control has a serial connector, use the supplied serial cable instead of the supplied IR blaster.
1. Connect the serial cable to the SERIAL CONTROL port on the Hard Disk Recorder. If your receiver has a
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on your other device.
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Connecting and Setting Up the IR Blaster
If your satellite receiver has a serial connector, use the serial connector instead of the IR blaster. The IR blaster acts as a remote control for your other device. Before attaching the IR blaster, you must find the infrared detector on the device the Hard
Disk Recorder will control.
Locating the Infrared Detector On the Other Device
The emitter on the end of the IR blaster must be placed directly over the infrared detector on the other device. The infrared detector is the area that receives the signals from the remote control. Some infrared detectors are labeled. If the detector on your other device is not labeled, it is usually behind a dark, nearly opaque plastic area on the front of the device.
If the infrared detector on the other device is labeled, see ???Connecting and Affixing the IR Blaster??? below.
If the infrared detector on the other device is not labeled, follow these steps.
Refer to the owner???s manual of your cable box or satellite receiver. It may be shown there.
1. Look for an area of dark, nearly opaque plastic on the front of the other device. If you find this area, look closely into it. You may be able to see the infrared detector behind it. If it???s visible, you should see a small square frame with a reddish area in the center.
This is the infrared detector. If you see the detector, skip to ???Connecting and Affixing the IR Blaster??? below.
2. Turn on and start the other device.
3. Shine a flashlight through the dark plastic area on the front of the device. If you see the infrared detector, skip to ???Connecting and Affixing the IR Blaster??? below.
4. Using the remote control for your cable box or satellite receiver, turn the power on and off. Don???t use the Hard Disk Recorder remote control.
5. With the remote control in one hand, place the other hand over one section of the front of the unit.
6. Try to turn the power on and off again. If you succeed, your hand is not covering the infrared detector.
7. Move your hand to a different place on the front of the unit and repeat steps 5 and 6. Keep repeating in this way until you can???t turn the power on and off. At this point, your hand is covering the infrared detector.
8. Look closely for the infrared detector at the spot your hand is covering. Even if you are not sure you have found the infrared detector, you have likely found the spot.
Connecting and Affixing the IR Blaster
1. Plug the IR blaster cable into the IR BLASTER PORT on the back of the Hard Disk Recorder.
2. Peel off the protective cover from one of the emitters on the IR blaster. This will expose the adhesive material on the emitter for placement on your other device.
3. Affix the adhesive side of the emitter to the dark plastic area, directly over the center of the infrared detector.
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Initial Setup
Be sure you???ve connected the Hard Disk Recorder to your television and other equipment. (See pages 8~17.)
You can follow the
???providing a phone number for the nightly connection to the ReplayTV Service
???entering your ZIP code to receive the available channels for your local area
???setting up the video inputs to the Hard Disk Recorder
???providing the setup codes for your satellite receiver or cable box, if you have connected one of these devices to the Hard Disk Recorder
1
2
3
4 Press PLAY to accept and continue with Setup, or press STOP to reject and exit setup.
If you make a mistake on any setup screen,
Press REW to return to the previous screen and start over.
If you make a mistake on any
Press STOP to clear the numbers and
5 Press Number buttons to enter the area code, then press PLAY to move to the next screen.
???Each night, a phone call is made to the ReplayTV Service to update current channel guide listings for your area.
???To receive the latest information from the ReplayTV Service, make sure the telephone cable is always connected to the Hard Disk Recorder.
6 Press Number buttons to enter your
???The Hard Disk Recorder uses your zip code to provide you with listings for the channels available in your local area.
2HARD DISK
RECORDER
2 POWER
5 Number
6 buttons
REW
3 PLAY
4
5
6
4 STOP
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7 Press Number buttons to enter the dialing prefix, then press PLAY to move to the next screen.
???Press DISPLAY for *; press ENTER for #; and press PAUSE for ,.
???Some telephone systems must dial a special number prior to placing a phone call, to disable call waiting for example. If your phone system requires a special number, enter it on this screen.
8 The Hard Disk Recorder calls the ReplayTV Service to retrieve local telephone numbers and TV channels.
???You are notified of the progress of the connection, and if any errors occur during the connection.
???This connection to the ReplayTV Service lasts about 5 minutes.
???The internal Hard Disk Recorder clock and time zone are set during this connection.
???This connection also provides the Hard Disk Recorder with TV channel information for your local area.
If the connection failed,
Press PLAY to try connecting again.
Or, press REW repeatedly to return to the previous screen and confirm each setting item. Then,
9 Press / to select your local number, then press PLAY to move to the next screen.
???The ReplayTV Service finds local phone numbers based on the information you provided.
???You can change the number later by pressing MENU and selecting ??? Setup??? and then ???Change Dialing & Input Settings.???
10 Press / to select the dialing method, then press PLAY to move to the next screen.
???Choose the dialing method for your area. For example, a direct call, or if you need to dial a prefix and/or area code.
11 Press/to select the device you have connected to the LINE 1 input, then press PLAY to move to the next screen.
???If nothing is connected to LINE 1, just press PLAY.
7 Number
buttons
ENTER
9/
10buttons
11
7 PLAY
9
10
11
PAUSE
REW
MENU
DISPLAY
NOTE
??????Other??? is reserved for future devices that may be connected to the Hard Disk Recorder.
If you select any components, the setup screen appears.
Refer to ???Completing the IR Blaster Setup??? section on page 21. Continued on the next page.
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Initial Setup (continued)
12 Complete all the remaining input settings.
You will be asked to provide information about all the remaining devices that you have connected to the Hard Disk Recorder.
???Once you get the hang of the first screen, you should be able to complete the following screens on your own.
???See ???Input Options??? on page 21 for information on the choice on each configuration.
Once you have completed all of the setup screens, you will see the Setup Summary screen. This screen allows you to make changes if necessary.
13 To change a setting...
a. Press / to select the option, then press PLAY to display the screen that you want to change.
b. After your change is finished, press PLAY to finish the setup.
If you do not want to make any changes...
Press / to select ???Keep all settings,??? then press PLAY to move to the next screen.
The Hard Disk Recorder connects to the ReplayTV Service to complete the setup. This connection lasts approximately 20 minutes, during which the Hard Disk Recorder receives channel and program information for your local area.
Once the connection is completed, you will be able to use the Hard Disk Recorder.
14 Press PLAY to begin using the Hard Disk Recorder.
???To select shows to watch from an
???The Replay Guide is an on- screen collection of all the shows you record. There aren???t any recorded shows now. Though, you can watch an instructional video by going to the Replay Guide. Press REPLAY GUIDE.
Changing Your Setup Later On
If you move, add another telephone service, change video equipment, or do something else that requires updating the information you provided during first- time setup, you may change the information at any time.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select ???Setup??? from the Main Menu.
3. Select ???Change Dialing & Input
Settings??? from the Setup screen.
4. Select an option to change by pressing/and SELECT.
CHANNEL
GUIDE
REPLAY
GUIDE
13/
buttons
SELECT
13PLAY
14
MENU
NOTE
???The internal Hard Disk Recorder clock is set during the initial connection to the ReplayTV Service to ensure that the shows you choose to record are recorded completely.
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Input Options
Cable
If you have cable television but no cable box, select your cable service provider. If your cable service is not listed on the screen, send mail to Consumerproducts@Panasonic.com or call
Cable box
If you have a cable box connected to the Hard Disk Recorder, select your cable service provider. You will also need to connect and position the IR blaster that came with the Hard Disk Recorder. This is required so the Hard Disk Recorder can change the channels on your cable box. Once the IR blaster is positioned, you will need to enter the proper setup code for your cable box. See ???Connecting and Setting Up the IR Blaster??? on page 17.
DIRECTV
If you are not using a serial connector, you will need to connect and position the IR blaster that came with the Hard Disk Recorder. This is required so the Hard Disk Recorder can change the channels on your DIRECTV receiver. Once the IR Blaster is positioned, you will need to enter the proper setup code for your DIRECTV receiver. If you will be using the supplied IR blaster to control your receiver, see ???Connecting and Setting Up the IR Blaster??? on page 17.
DISH Network???
If you have a DISH Network receiver connected to the Hard Disk Recorder, you will need to connect and position the IR blaster that came with the Hard Disk Recorder. This is required so the Hard Disk Recorder can change the channels on your DISH Network receiver. Once the IR blaster is positioned, you will need to enter the proper setup code for your DISH Network receiver. See ???Connecting and Setting Up the IR blaster??? on page 17.
Completing the IR Blaster Setup
After you have connected the IR blaster, you need to provide the Hard Disk
Recorder with the setup code for your cable box or satellite receiver. This is the final step in ensuring the Hard Disk Recorder and your cable box or satellite receiver work together. Setup codes can be found in ???Code
Numbers For Your Components??? on pages 47 and 48.
your device.
5 Press DISPLAY to test if the code is correct for your device.
???The cable box or satellite receiver will turn off if the code is correct.
???If the code does not work, try each additional code for your device.
6 Press PLAY to use the code you select and move to the next screen.
4 Number
buttons
3/
buttons
3 PLAY
6
5 DISPLAY
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Controlling Live Television
Before you begin...
You must have connected the Hard Disk Recorder to your television and completed the
Viewing Live Television
You use the Hard Disk Recorder remote control to watch television just like you normally would using your television remote control.
1 Press TV, then press POWER to turn on your television.
???See ???Universal Remote Control??? on page 42~44 if you have not programmed the Hard Disk Recorder remote control to operate your television.
2 Press HARD DISK RECORDER, then press
POWER to turn on the Hard Disk Recorder.
3 Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide.
??? You can also select ???Channel Guide??? from the Main Menu.
4 Press / // to select a current show (light blue listing) in the Channel Guide, then press SELECT.
Browse Preset Channels
Press CHANNEL + (up) or CHANNEL - (down).
(Note: If the Hard Disk Recorder is currently recording a show, you???ll need to stop the recording by pressing STOP on the remote before browsing channels.)
Select a Channel by Number Button(s)
Press Number Buttons to select a channel
Switch Quickly between Two Channels
Press JUMP to switch to the last show you were watching, and JUMP again to switch back to the first show. This can also be between two
Get Information on a Show You???re Viewing
Press DISPLAY to get program
NOTE
???Whenever you start watching a live show, the Hard Disk Recorder automatically starts recording the show, and the recording is temporarily preserved in the Hard Disk Recorder???s recording space. Even if you delay viewing by using the pause and rewind features, recording continues. Recording stops if you change to a live or
2 HARD DISK
RECORDER
1 POWER
2
1 TV
Number Buttons
3 CHANNEL
GUIDE
ENTER
CHANNEL + /-
bRETURN TO
LIVE
4/ // buttons
4 SELECT
a INSTANT
REPLAY
EXIT
STOP
DISPLAY
JUMP
Using Instant Replay
The Instant Replay feature lets you skip back seven seconds during a live or recorded show.
It???s the perfect way to ensure you don???t miss a single word of dialogue in your favorite movie, or any of the important action in a game.
a Press INSTANT REPLAY while you???re watching a live or recorded show.
???You???ll instantly skip back seven seconds and begin watching again from there.
???You can repeatedly press INSTANT REPLAY and move back in seven second increments.
b Press RETURN TO LIVE when you want to go back to the live broadcast.
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Pausing Live Television and
Recorded Shows
The Hard Disk Recorder???s pause feature lets you attend to interruptions without missing a moment of your favorite television shows. You can pause whatever you???re watching: recorded Replay shows or live television.
1 Press PAUSE while you???re watching a live television show or a recorded show.
???An
???Press DISPLAY to see how far you are behind the live show. To avoid screen burn in, press EXIT to dismiss the
where you left off.
??? You can also press RETURN TO LIVE if you want to catch up with the live broadcast.
Using Stop
Stop works very much like pause. You can use stop while watching a live television broadcast or when watching a Replay show. Pressing STOP displays a Hard Disk Recorder screen, rather than ???freezing??? the image of the show you???re watching. Even though you press STOP, you can still return to where you left off in the live broadcast or Replay show by pressing PLAY, or press RETURN TO LIVE to catch up with a live broadcast.
NOTES
???When you pause a live broadcast, it continues to record on the hard disk.
???When recording begins, the pause screen is cancelled.
Using Rewind and Fast Forward
The Hard Disk Recorder records what you want it to record. It also records live television when you start watching a show. If you???re watching a live show, you can rewind to the point where you first started watching. Then, turn around and quickly move ahead using Fast Forward.
a Press REW (Rewind) after you have watched a show for a while.
???Press REW multiple times to select one of five rewind levels (level 1, which displays the rewind symbol on the screen, followed by 2x, 4x, 16x, and 20x).
???The show will begin playing when you reach the point where you started watching the show.
???Rewinding stops when you press PLAY, STOP, or FF.
b Pressshow. FF (Fast Forward) to go forward in the
???Press FF multiple times to select one of five
???The Live symbol will display on your screen when you have caught up with the live show.
RETURN TO
LIVE
a REW (Rewind)
2 PLAY
bFF
(Fast Forward)
1 PAUSE
EXIT
STOP
DISPLAY
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Controlling Live Television (continued)
Using Slow Motion
You can play your recorded Replay shows and even live television in slow motion with a couple remote control button presses.
1 Press PLAY/SLOW with a Replay show or live broadcast playing.
???The slow motion symbol in the lower right of the screen indicates that the show is now playing in slow motion.
2 Press FF (Fast Forward) to increase the speed of slow motion.
???Press FF (Fast Forward) twice or three times to speed up slow motion.
???Press REW (if in 2x or 3x slow motion) to move back one slow motion speed.
3 Press PLAY/SLOW to watch the show at normal speed or press RETURN TO LIVE to catch up with a live broadcast.
Using Frame Advance
Frame advance lets you watch a Replay show or a live broadcast in a
a Press PAUSE with a Replay show or live broadcast playing.
???The PAUSE symbol displays on the screen and the show remains on screen in a paused mode.
b Press FF (Fast Forward) with the show paused.
???Notice that as you press FF the show moves forward by a single frame.
???The show then pauses until you press FF again, or another button to cancel the frame advance feature.
c Repeatedly press FF (Fast Forward) to move ahead frame by frame.
d Press PLAY to watch the show at normal speed or press RETURN TO LIVE to catch up with a live broadcast.
3 RETURN TO dLIVE
INSTANT REPLAY
1
3 PLAY/SLOW
d
AQUICK SKIP
2 FF
b(Fast Forward)
c
a PAUSE
REW (Rewind)
Using QuickSkip
(Bypassing unwanted programming)
The QuickSkip feature automatically skips 30 seconds ahead in the show you???re watching. Use it to skip past undesired scenes, or, use it like a Fast Forward button. QuickSkip works for a live show only if you have used Pause or Rewind, and you are watching a show delayed.
A Press QUICK SKIP while you???re watching a delayed live show or a Replay show.
???You will instantly skip ahead 30 seconds in the show.
???Press it repeatedly to skip in
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Copy Protection Information
When Macrovision or
Viewing copy protected programming
Switch between A and B below by pressing the INPUT button on the TV remote.
A:
B:
Cable Box
Splitter
Hard Disk Recorder
For further assistance, call
NOTE ??? Unauthorized copying of copy protected material constitutes copyright infringement.
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Recording Shows
To record any show that???s on now or in the next several days, start from the Channel Guide. The Channel Guide is an interactive,
While the Hard Disk Recorder does not need to be on for recording, cable boxes and satellite receivers must remain on.
Selecting a Show
You can also go back 24 hours within the Channel Guide to see what programs have already aired. (See below.) So, if you missed a show, you can select it in the Channel Guide and have the Hard Disk
Recorder search for all the episodes that have not yet aired. Then, have the Hard Disk Recorder record a future airing of the show.
From the Channel Guide you can:
???scroll through listings for shows you want to watch in the next seven days
???select shows to watch or record
???tune to a specific channel
1 Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide.
??? You can also select ???Channel Guide??? from the Main Menu.
what has already aired. Then, search for episodes of a show that are upcoming.
??? As you move around, notice that the program information changes to the show you have selected.
To jump ahead 12 hours, press FF. To go back 12 hours, press REW.
To move up and down one screen at a time, press CHANNEL
To watch a channel in the Channel Guide, select a show that???s on now and press SELECT.
To go to a channel,
press Number Buttons, then press SELECT.
??? For example, press 9 - 0, then press SELECT to go to channel 90.
NOTES
???If you are using a cable or an antenna input and want to watch a live show while recording another on the Hard Disk Recorder, you should consider using a cable splitter.
See ???Watching One Show While Recording Another on the Hard Disk Recorder??? on page 16.
???Channel Guide information is sent to the Hard Disk Recorder from the ReplayTV Service each night. As long as you keep an active phone line plugged into the Hard Disk Recorder, you???ll always have seven days of the most
Number Buttons
1 CHANNEL
GUIDE
CHANNEL +/-
2/ / /
buttons
SELECT
FF (Fast Forward)
REW (Rewind)
Channel Guide Screen
Channel Guide
Popup Menu Items
Program
Information
Channels
Tune to channel: go directly to the channel.
Record this show: set the recording options for this show then record it. See page 29.
Find all episodes: find more episodes of this show. See page 34.
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Watching and Recording a Show
That Is Currently Airing
Light blue listings indicate shows that are on now.
1 Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide.
SELECT.
???Unless a show is recording on another channel, the Hard Disk Recorder will tune directly to the channel you???ve selected.
???The popup menu appears if you press ENTER after you
Or
Adjust the settings on the Record Options screen, then press REC to accept the settings.
???See ???Setting the Recording Options??? on page 29 for more information on the Record Options screen.
Recording a Single Upcoming Show
Follow these instructions if you want to record a single show using the current recording settings. To change the recording settings, see ???Setting the Recording Options??? on page 29.
a Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide.
b Press /// to select an upcoming show (dark blue listing) in the Channel Guide, then press REC.
???A solid red dot is placed next to the show you selected. This means that just this one show, or episode, will be recorded. To view the show after it has been recorded, go to the Replay Guide. See ???Watching a Show??? on page 37.
???If you want to change recording options of a show before it begins recording, select the show in the Channel Guide and select ??? Change options??? from the popup menu.
NOTE
???To cancel the recording, see ???Cancelling a Recording??? on page 28.
1 CHANNEL a GUIDE
ENTER
2/ // bbuttons
2 SELECT
3 REC
4 b
Extending Recording Time
If you want to record a show that may extend beyond its scheduled length, record the show immediately following the event. This is handy when recording a sporting event, which may go into extra innings or overtime.
Indication of Red Dots
In the Channel Guide, solid red dots indicate guaranteed recording. Hollow dots indicate
Guaranteed recording
One dot appears on the Channel Guide listing if you???re recording only one episode; two dots appear if you???re recording all episodes.
???See ???Managing Recording Space??? on pages 40 and 41 for more information on guaranteed and
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Recording Shows (continued)
Recording Multiple Episodes of
One Show
If you have a favorite show that airs once a week, or daily, you can set the Hard Disk Recorder to record every episode.
This is called a
Follow these instructions to record each episode of a show using the current recording settings. To change the recording settings, see ???Setting the Recording Options??? on page 29.
1 Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide.
??? You can also select ???Channel Guide??? from the Main Menu.
2 Press/// to select an upcoming show (dark blue) you wish to record in the Channel Guide, then press REC twice.
???Two solid red dots are placed next to the show you selected. This means that the Hard Disk Recorder will continuously record the most current episode of this show.
???To view an episode of the show after it has been recorded, go to the Replay Guide. See ???Watching a Show??? on page 37.
Cancelling a Recording
(Recording is not in progress)
You can cancel a recording in the Channel Guide at any time before the show starts.
Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide.
??? You can also select ???Channel Guide??? from the Main Menu.
???You???ll know it???s set to record because it has at least one red dot next to the show.
STOP twice.
1 CHANNEL a GUIDE
2/ // bbuttons
d
c SELECT
d
STOP
2 REC
To Cancel a Recording from the Channel Guide...
(Recording is in progress)
You can also cancel a recording in the Channel Guide by selecting the show and pressing REC once or twice.
??? The red dots are removed.
Setting the Recording Options
There may be times when you want to adjust the record settings for the show you want to record. For example, you might want to record movies or sporting events at higher quality than movies.
Follow these instructions to adjust the recording options of a show before you record it. To change the current record options for every show you select to record, see ???Setup??? on page 7.
1 Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide.
??? You can also select ???Channel Guide??? from the Main Menu.
2
3 Press / to select ???Record this show,??? then press SELECT.
???The Record Options screen displays.
4 Press /to select an option you want to change. (See ???Record Options Settings??? below.)
5 Press SELECT or/to change a setting.
???Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed your changes.
???See below for more information on the Record Options.
6 Press / to select ???Done,??? then press SELECT to apply your changes.
???You can also press REC to apply your changes.
???The show will be recorded based on the settings you selected.
1 CHANNEL
GUIDE
2/ //
3 buttons
4
5
6
2 SELECT
3
5
6
REC
Record Options Settings
Recording Level
???High??? quality offers the best picture but takes up more space. ???Extended??? offers the most recording time but sacrifices picture quality. ???Medium??? offers a balance of the two. Notice that the recording space (hours and minutes available) changes as you adjust the record quality. The higher the recording quality, the less space available for other shows. To conserve space, use the High setting
Guaranteed
Choices are Yes and No. Guaranteed means space is reserved for this show.
Record All Episodes
Choices are Yes and No. Selecting Yes will record all episodes of this
Keep
If you select to record all episodes, here you can tell the Hard Disk Recorder how many you want to keep (up to 7) before the most current episode replaces the oldest episode.
If you are setting up a
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Recording Shows (continued)
Recording From Show Categories
Visit ReplayZones to create channels from topical television categories collected by the ReplayTV Service. Zones can be organized in topics like romantic comedies, sitcoms,
record the best of what???s on TV.
1 Press REPLAY ZONES to display the ReplayZones screen.
???You can also select
???Replay Zones??? from the Main Menu.
2 Press / to search for your topic of interest, then press SELECT with your topic selected.
???The Zone you select displays, with its zone channels listed.
???You can go to the next Zone screen using
CHANNEL
3 Press/ to select a Zone channel, then press SELECT to select it.
???The Hard Disk Recorder searches your channel listings for shows matching the category.
???If you like the shows the Hard Disk Recorder found, you can create a Zone channel which will be stored in the Replay Guide. This means that whenever a show in this Zone category airs, the Hard Disk Recorder will record it for you. You can also select to record individual shows from the list.
To Record One of the Shows...
To Create a
To Cancel Recording of a Show...
CHANNEL
+/-
1 REPLAY
ZONES
2/
3 buttons
2 SELECT
3
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Recording Shows Based On a
Theme You Choose
The Hard Disk Recorder lets you record shows based on any theme you choose. Themes can be topics such as golf, news, pets, even your favorite actor or director. For more information on themes, see
Channels??? and
1 Press REPLAY ZONES to display the ReplayZones screen.
??? You can also select ???Replay Zones??? from the Main Menu.
2 Press /to select
???Create a Theme ,??? then press SELECT to select it.
???The
???Repeat this step until you have typed the complete keyword.
???The letter you selected is entered in the text area near the top of the screen.
To make corrections,
Press // / to select ???Back,??? then press SELECT.* Then, repeat step 3.
To add a space between words,
Press// / to select ???Space,??? then press SELECT.*
??? Repeat this step until you have completed your changes.
6 Press / to select ???Done,??? then press SELECT to apply your changes.
???The Hard Disk Recorder searches through the 7 days of Channel Guide listings for shows that match the keyword you typed and the search settings you selected.
To go back and
your keyword and start over...
a. Press /// to select
???Change search options,??? then press SELECT.
b.Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to
To create a
a. Press /// to select ???Create the ???keyword??? Theme channel,??? then press SELECT.
b.See ???Setting the Recording Options??? steps 4, 5, and 6 on page 29 to adjust the recording settings.
1 REPLAY
ZONES
2/ //
3 buttons
4
5
6
2 SELECT
3
4
6
FF
(Fast Forward)
REW
(Rewind)
*You can remove a character you typed by pressing REW, and also insert a space by pressing FF.
NOTES
???The Hard Disk Recorder searches only for an entire phrase, not for the separate words in a phrase.
???Use
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Recording Shows (continued)
To Record One of the Shows...
1. Press/to select the show you want to record. 2. Press REC to record the show.
??? One red dot is placed next to the episode you select.
Or
If you want to adjust the record options...
a. Press SELECT to display the popup menu. b. Press / to select ???Record this show.???
c. See ???Setting the Recording Options??? steps 4, 5, and 6 on page 29 to adjust the recording settings.
??? This
To Create a
1. Press/to select the show you want to record. 2. Press REC twice to record the show.
??? Two red dots are placed next to the episode you select.
Or
If you want to adjust the record options...
Repeat steps a, b, and c above.
??? This
To Cancel Recording of a Show...
1. Press/ to select the show you want to cancel, then press SELECT.
2. Press/to select ???Turn off record ,??? then press
SELECT.
??? The red dot disappears.
NOTE
???If there???s enough recording space, you can select to record more than one of the shows on this screen. Or, set one show as a guaranteed record and another as
The
/ buttons
SELECT
REC
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Finding Shows
To quickly find the exact show you???re looking for, use Find Shows. This is a great feature if there???s a particular show you???re looking for but don???t know what time or channel it???s on.
3 See ???Recording Shows Based on a Theme You Choose??? section on page 31 to type your keyword.
4 Press/to select the categories you want to change.
5 Press SELECT or/ to change a setting.
???Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed your changes.
???You can also apply your changes by pressing REC on the remote.
???The Hard Disk Recorder searches through the 7 days of Channel Guide listings for your show based on the keyword you chose and the search settings you selected.
???The search results are presented in the order that they???re airing. You have a few options on this screen. (See below.)
2/ //
4 buttons
5
6
2 SELECT
5
6
REC
1 MENU
To go back and
your keyword and start over...
a. Press /// to select
???Change search options,??? then press SELECT.
b.Repeat steps 3, 4, 5, and 6 above to
To create a
a. Press /// to select ???Create the ???keyword??? Theme channel,??? then press SELECT.
b.Repeat ???Setting the Record Options??? steps 4, 5, and 6 on page 29 to adjust the recording settings.
To Record One of the Shows...
To Create a
Channel...
To Cancel Recording of a Show...
See page 32.
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Recording Shows (continued)
Finding All Episodes of a Show
You can find every episode of a show that exists in the 7 days of Channel Guide information. This is a great feature if you want to see what each episode is about, then select which episode you would like to record.
1 Press CHANNEL
GUIDE to display the
Channel Guide.
???You can also select
???Channel Guide??? from the Main Menu.
2 Press/ // to select the show you want, then press
ENTER.
??? The popup menu displays.
???The Hard Disk Recorder searches through the 7 days of Channel Guide listings for every episode of the show.
???The search results are presented in the order that they???re airing.
To create a
a. Press /// to select ???Create the ???keyword??? Theme channel,??? then press SELECT.
b.See ???Setting the Recording Options??? steps 4, 5, and 6 on page 29 to adjust the recording settings.
To Record One of the Shows...
To Create a
To Cancel Recording of a Show...
NOTE
???If there???s enough recording space, you can select to record more than one of the shows on this screen. Or, set one show as a guaranteed record and another as
The
1 CHANNEL
GUIDE
2 ENTER
2/ //
3 buttons
3 SELECT
You can set the Hard Disk Recorder to record a recurring show (daily or weekly) in the same time slot on the same channel.
If you create a
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Watching Your Recorded Shows
Every show that the Hard Disk Recorder records is stored in the Replay Guide. Any upcoming recordings you set are also listed here. This is where you go to watch your shows.
Replay Guide Screen
Program
Information
Replay
Channels
Replay Shows (light blue)
Changing Replay Channel
Characteristics
You can change the characteristics of a Replay channel at any time (changing the recording quality from
Extended to High, for example). The available menu items for the Replay channels you set up depends on the type of Replay channel.
Single record channels and
Four Types of Replay Channels
The Replay Guide stores all your recorded shows and the shows set to record.
???Single record Replay channels: one episode or show.
???
???
???
ReplayZones.
From the Replay Guide you can:
???See a list of shows the Hard Disk Recorder has recorded for you.
???Play recorded
???Delete shows you have previously recorded, or have scheduled to record.
To display the popup menu...
Select a Replay channel or a Replay show using /// buttons, then press SELECT.
Replay Channel Popup Menu Items
Change record options: change the channel???s recording options. See page 29. You can???t change the recording revel of a Replay show after it has been recorded.
Change search options:
Find matching shows: see the shows that fit the characteristics of the Replay channel you have set up. See page 36.
Delete: permanently remove the channel.
Replay Show Popup Menu Items
Play: play the show from where you left off. See page 37.
Play from beginning: play the show from the start. See page 37.
Preserve this episode: save a show in the Replay Guide so it is not replaced by the next episode. See page 38.
Save to VCR: save shows to videotape for
Delete: permanently remove the show.
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Watching Your Recorded Shows (continued)
Seeing What a Replay Channel Will
Record
To quickly see the types of shows that will be recorded for a
1 Press REPLAY GUIDE to display the Replay Guide.
??? You can also select ???Replay Guide??? from the Main Menu.
then press SELECT.
???The Hard Disk Recorder searches through the 7 days of Channel Guide listings for shows that match the characteristics of the Replay channel.
???The shows that you see are shows that match the ReplayZones or Theme channel settings. These shows will be recorded if there???s space available and no recording conflicts exist (a guaranteed show, for example).
If you want to adjust the channel???s characteristics...
a. Press / to select ??? Exit,??? then press SELECT to go back to the Replay Guide.
b. Press /// to select the Replay channel, then press / to select one of the menu choices.
??? See ???Changing Replay Channel Characteristics??? on page 35.
To Record One of the Shows...
To Create a
To Cancel Recording of a Show...
NOTES
???If there???s enough recording space, you can select to record more than one of the shows on this screen. Or, set one show as a guaranteed record and another as
The
???If you select to record a single show or create a
1 REPLAY
GUIDE
2/ //
3 buttons
2 SELECT
3
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If you want to delete a Replay channel...
a. Press / to select the channel on the Replay Guide screen, then press SELECT. The popup menu displays.
b. Press / to select ??? Delete,??? then press SELECT to delete the Replay channel.
If you want to delete a Replay show...
a. Press /// to select the show on the Replay Guide screen, then press SELECT. The popup menu displays.
b. Press / to select ??? Delete,??? then press SELECT to delete the Replay show.
Watching a Show
Watching a show that the Hard Disk Recorder has recorded for you is easy.
1 Press REPLAY GUIDE to display the Replay Guide.
??? You can also select ???Replay Guide??? from the Main Menu.
2 Press / // to select the recorded show (light blue) you want to watch, then press SELECT.
??? The popup menu displays.
???Select ???Play??? to watch the show from where you last left off.
???Select ???Play from beginning??? to watch the show from the start.
???The show will begin playing. All of the Hard Disk Recorder???s television control features (Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Slow Motion, Frame Advance, QuickSkip, Instant Replay) are available when you play recorded shows. See ???Controlling Live Television??? on pages 22~24 for more on these features.
Programming blocked by
CHANNEL
+/-
1 REPLAY
GUIDE
2/ //
3 buttons
2 SELECT
3
The Hard Disk Recorder supports
Watching shows with
The Hard Disk Recorder records closed caption information. To view the closed captioning for a live or recorded show, enable the feature as you normally would on your TV.
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Watching Your Recorded Shows (continued)
Preserving a Show
You can preserve an episode of a show recorded in a Replay channel. Older episodes of
2 Press/to select the show you want to save in the Replay Guide, then press SELECT.
??? The popup menu displays.
3 Press / to select ???Preserve this episode,??? then press
SELECT.
???If there is enough guaranteed space to accommodate the length of the show, it is removed from its current Replay channel and moved into a new
1 REPLAYGUIDE
2/ //
3 buttons
2 SELECT
3
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Saving Shows to Videotape
For
Before you begin...
Make sure your VCR is properly connected to the Hard Disk Recorder. This is done by connecting cables from the OUTPUT jacks on the Hard Disk Recorder to the INPUT jacks on your VCR. The cables you use for this connection depend on the types of input jacks on your VCR. See page 14 and 15 for more on connecting a VCR to the Hard Disk Recorder.
3 Press/to select the show you want to save, then press SELECT.
??? The popup menu displays.
4 Press /to select ???Save to VCR,??? then press
SELECT.
5 Press SELECT with ???Continue??? highlighted to start the
6 Press the Record button on your VCR before the
To delete the show once it???s done recording to videotape,
a. Press REPLAY GUIDE to display the Replay Guide.
b.Press /// to select the show that was recorded to a videotape, then press
SELECT.
c. Press / to select ???Delete ,??? then press SELECT.
d.Press / to select
???Yes ,??? then press SELECT.
???The show is permanently removed from the Replay Guide, freeing up more recording space.
REPLAY
GUIDE
3/ //
4 buttons
3 SELECT
4
5
NOTES
???Don???t press any buttons on the remote while the show is being saved to videotape or the
???Press the RECORD button on your VCR before the countdown reaches 1 if you want to record the information about the show. This will show you what the program is about when you watch the videotape later.
???Some VCRs take longer than others to begin recording. You may want to experiment to see when to begin recording on your VCR.
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Managing Recording Space
The Hard Disk Recorder manages recording space based on priorities. The priorities are set when you select to record a single show, or create a
Recording Priorities
Guaranteed recordings take priority over
NOTE
???
How to tell if a show is guaranteed
Indication of Guaranteed or
In the Channel Guide, solid dots indicate guaranteed recording. Hollow dots indicate
Guaranteed recording
You guarantee a show for recording using the Record Options screen. You???ll know a show is guaranteed when one or two solid red dots appear next to the show in the Channel Guide.
You can also tell by selecting the channel in the Replay Guide or in the Channel Guide (select the channel, then look in the show information at the top of the screen).
How
A
How
A
Guaranteed and
When setting up your own personal Replay channels, consider the following.
For example, if you create an ???NYPD Blue??? channel and used a guaranteed record setting, you have set aside one hour of recording space for NYPD Blue. When NYPD Blue airs it will be recorded in its allocated space. If you also have set up a
So, how do you know if sufficient space is available? Say NYPD Blue airs on Tuesday nights at 10:00PM. After you watch the episode, you delete it from the Replay Guide. Since NYPD Blue is a guaranteed record, the hour of time that is reserved for the next episode can be used for
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Guaranteed Record and
When you guarantee recording of a future show, recording space is immediately set aside. For this reason, the size of your recording space limits the number of shows you can guarantee. A guaranteed record places solid red dots next to the
When you don???t guarantee a future show for recording, the show uses whatever space is available at the time it is recorded. If there is no unused space available at the time, the show may not be recorded. A
To increase the likelihood of your
Recording Space Management Tips
Here are some space saving tips to make sure the Hard Disk Recorder records what you want.
Use the Guaranteed record setting for your
Use the Guaranteed setting for the shows you can???t afford to miss. Then, go ahead and use the
Use the High record quality setting sparingly
The High quality setting provides the best picture for the shows you record. This also takes up the most recording space of the three record quality settings. You might want to use the High setting for sporting events,
Keep space available for pausing
If you need to pause live TV for longer than 10 minutes, keep more recording space free for the added pause time.
Save shows you want to keep
For shows you want to keep permanently, connect a VCR to the Hard Disk Recorder and transfer recordings to videotape. See ???Saving Shows to Videotape??? on page 39. And see page 14 and 15 for connections.
Review your Replay Guide regularly to delete any unwanted shows
Every show you record remains in your Replay
to run out. Rather than leave an old episode in your Replay Guide, delete the show after you watch it. That way, you make space available so that other shows can be recorded, rather than tie that space up from week to week. Check your Replay Guide on a regular basis and delete shows you have already watched.
To delete a show from the Replay Guide:
1.Go to the Replay Guide.
2.Select the show you want to delete.
3.Select Delete from the menu.
To delete a show after you watch it:
1.An
2.Select Yes from the following screen to delete the show.
This show is removed from the Replay Guide.
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Universal Remote Control
Changing Volume Lock
The Hard Disk Recorder remote is set to control volume through your Hard Disk Recorder while in the CABLE, SAT(ellite), DVD, TV, or VCR modes. If your TV is not remote controllable, or you want to control volume through a different component, you can change the volume lock setting to control volume through a different mode (for example through a cable box while in
TV mode). You can set the volume lock to another mode.
1 Hold down CODE SET until the remote???s red LED blinks twice, then release.
2 Press 9 - 9 - 3, then press any mode button (except TV).
??? The red LED will blink twice.
Now, whenever you press VOLUME +/- or MUTE, volume will be controlled by your mode choice.
To change the volume lock setting back to TV mode...
Repeat steps 1 and 2 and substitute the TV mode button.
Setting Up Your Components
Locate the brand name of your component in the code lists on pages
45~49. The brands are listed in alphabetical order with the most popular codes for each brand listed first. You will use one of these codes to program the Hard Disk Recorder remote to operate your components.
a
b Press TV or SAT/CABLE or VCR/DVD* to select your components.
*If you want to operate TV or TV/VCR Combo volume control, press TV. If Satellite or Cable Box, press SAT/ CABLE. If VCR, TV/VCR Combo, or DVD, press VCR/DVD.
c Hold down CODE SET until the remote???s red LED blinks twice, then release.
d Press Number Buttons to enter the first four digit code of your component brand on pages 45~49.
???If you perform this procedure correctly, the red LED will blink twice when you enter the final digit of your code.
e Point the Hard Disk Recorder remote at your component, then press POWER. Your component
should turn off.
???If your component does not respond, repeat steps
Red LED
1 CODE SET
c
e POWER bVCR/DVD
bSAT/CABLE
bTV
2 Number
dButtons
VOLUME +/-
MUTE
NOTES
???Remember, if you want to use your Hard Disk Recorder remote to operate your component, press the component???s mode button first. For example, press TV first if you want to operate your TV.
???The remote control will not operate all components made by manufactures listed. If you get no response, your particular brand cannot be controlled.
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Searching for Your
Component???s Code
If your component does not respond to the Hard Disk Recorder remote after trying all of the codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed, try searching for your code.
For example, if you try all of the codes for your TV and cannot get the Hard Disk Recorder remote to operate your TV, follow steps below.
???Make sure that the Hard Disk Recorder remote is aimed at your TV during the search.
???You may have to press this sequence of buttons (POWER* then TV) up to 100 times to search the entire library of codes.
*If you are searching for your VCR, or DVD player code, you may want to use PLAY instead of POWER to search for your code. When your VCR starts to play, press CODE SET to lock in your code.
??? Your Hard Disk Recorder remote is now programmed to operate your TV.
NOTE
???To search for the codes of your other components, repeat steps 1~6, and substitute the appropriate device button (TV, SAT/CABLE, or VCR/DVD) for the component.
Red LED
3 CODE SET
6
5 POWER
VCR/DVD
SAT/CABLE
2 TV
5
4 Number
Buttons
PLAY
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Universal Remote Control (continued)
Learning the Codes Programmed Into the Remote
If you set up the Hard Disk Recorder remote by following ???Searching for Your
Component???s Code??? on page 43, you may want to figure out which
For example, to find out which code is operating your TV after setting up your TV, follow steps below.
1) For the first digit of your
2) For the second digit, press 2 and count the number of times the red LED blinks on the remote.
3) For the third digit, press 3 and count the number of times the red LED blinks on the remote.
4) For the fourth and final digit, press 4 and count the number of times the red LED blinks on the remote.
??? If the LED does not blink, the digit is zero.
NOTE
???To find out the code for your other components, repeat steps 1~4, and substitute the appropriate device button (TV, SAT/ CABLE, or VCR/DVD) for the component code you wish to learn.
Buttons
You can program the Hard Disk Recorder remote component mode buttons (TV, SAT/CABLE, or VCR/DVD) to control other home entertainment components.
For example, to control a TV, a cable box, and a DVD player, you will need to
a Hold down CODE SET until the remote???s red LED blinks twice, then release.
b Press 9 - 9 - 2. The red LED will blink twice.
c Press VCR/DVD twice. The red LED will blink twice. You can now program the VCR/DVD button for your DVD player. d See ???Setting Up Your Components??? on page 42.
To reassign other component mode buttons...
Repeat steps a~d by substituting the button sequence from the list of popular components at right.
Red LED
2 CODE SET
a
c VCR/DVD
SAT/CABLE
1 TV
3 Number
4 buttons
b
Reassigning device keys
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Code Numbers ForYour Components
TVs
45
Code Numbers For Your Components (continued)
46
VCRs (continued)
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Code Numbers For Your Components (continued)
Cable Boxes
Note
If you are having trouble changing channels for cable box or satellite receiver using Hard Disk Recorder remote after you have set them by listed code number, try the following.
1.If your unit required 2 digits to tune a
the number 6. If you are still having trouble, try entering the number 7. (For example: 0020
2. If your unit required 3 digits to tune a
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Important Note
If your TV/VCR Combo is working on one of the above codes highlighted with an asterisk (*), you may need to program a separate TV code in order to control the volume. Check the list of codes below and follow the instructions detailed in the ???Setting Up Your Components??? section to program the supplied TV code.
TV/VCRs working on VCR code 0032 may require TV code 0000 for volume control.
TV/VCRs working on VCR code 0035 may require TV code 0051 for volume control.
TV/VCRs working on VCR code 0048 may require TV code 0093 for volume control.
TV/VCRs working on VCR code 0060 may require TV code 0047 for volume control.
TV/VCRs working on VCR code 0081 may require TV code 0054 for volume control.
TV/VCRs working on VCR code 0162 may require TV code 0250 for volume control.
TV/VCRs working on VCR code 1162 may require TV code 0250 for volume control.
TV/VCRs working on VCR code 0278 may require TV code 0451 for volume control.
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Troubleshooting
Please note that the Panasonic Web site at www.panasonic.com is also a great place to ask operational and troubleshooting questions. If, after reading the troubleshooting information on our Web site and in this manual, you find you still have unanswered questions, please contact Technical Support by phone at
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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Specifications & Information
Specifications
*Actual available recording time is not maximum because the ???Welcome Video??? is already recorded in the Replay Guide. To make the most of the available recording time, delete the welcome video from the Replay Guide or save it to a videotape.
Resetting Hard Disk Recorder
If the Hard Disk Recorder does not respond when you press buttons on the remote, press and hold the POWER button on the front of the unit for 10 seconds. The Hard Disk Recorder will start up in a few moments.
The Hard Disk Recorder???s green power LED does not need to be lighted to record shows. If you have a cable box or a satellite receiver, however, these device must remain on for the Hard Disk Recorder to record from them.
Screen Burn In
When any image is displayed on a television screen for an extended period of time, a permanent mark can remain even after the image is changed. This is called ???screen burn in.??? Projection TVs are the most susceptible to screen burn in. To prevent this, don???t leave the Channel Guide, or any other screen displayed when you don???t need to use them. You can also adjust the brightness of the Hard Disk Recorder screens to help prevent this. See ???Change Display Brightness??? on page 7.
NOTE
???To dismiss the Pause
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Software License Agreement
IMPORTANT ??? READ CAREFULLY: By pressing ???PLAY??? and accepting to continue with the setup process to begin using the software in your Hard Disk Recorder Product (???Product???), you agree to be bound by the terms of this ReplayTV Software License Agreement (this ???Agreement???). If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, you may promptly return the Product to the point of purchase for a refund of your purchase price or you may contact Panasonic for instructions on where to ship the Product, at Panasonic???s cost, for a full refund of the purchase price after inspection.
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Subject to the terms of this Agreement, ReplayTV grants you a
(together, ???Software???) solely for your internal, noncommercial use and solely in connection with your use of the Product and access to the ReplayTV Service (???RTVS???). You acknowledge and agree that ReplayTV may periodically update, modify or enhance the Software remotely through the RTVS. You further agree that: (a) use of the Software or the Product with any third party service competitive with the RTVS is a violation of this Agreement and is grounds for ReplayTV???s termination thereof; (b) you will not to attempt to modify, enhance, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to gain access to the source code to the Software; and (c) you will not attempt to remove or unbundle the Software from the Product. Any resale or transfer of the Product by you will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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You acknowledge and agree that none of the Software or underlying information or technology may be downloaded or otherwise exported or
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The Software is a commercial product, developed at private expense, and provided with restricted rights. Use, reproduction, release, modification or disclosure of the Software, or any part thereof, including technical data, by the Government is restricted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (???FAR???) 12.212 for civilian agencies and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (???DFARS???) 227.7202 for military agencies.
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This Agreement shall in all respects be governed by the laws of the State of California without reference to its principles of conflicts of laws. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement. You hereby agree that all disputes arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of and venue in the federal and state courts within Santa Clara County, California, and you hereby consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid under any applicable statute or rule of law, they are, to that extent, deemed omitted. The waiver of any breach or default, or any delay in exercising any rights shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between you and ReplayTV with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings, communications or agreements. This agreement may not be modified except in writing duly signed by an authorized representative of ReplayTV.
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Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Hard Disk Recorder Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as ???the Warrantor???) warrants the Hard Disk Recorder against defects in materials or workmanship as follows :
1.LABOR: For a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase, if Hard Disk Recorder is determined to be defective, Panasonic will repair or replace the unit, with new or refurbished product at its option, at no charge.
2.PARTS: In addition, Panasonic will supply replacement parts for a period of one (1) year. After one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
To obtain warranty service, please contact a Technical Support Representative at
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is required before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which arise during normal use. This warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the Warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation,
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO
RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED
BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS
ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
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Service Center List
Panasonic
PRODUCTINFORMATION??OPERATIONASSISTANCED??LITERATUREREQUEST??DEALERLOCATIONS
For all Customer Service Inquires please call:
Monday ??? Friday
PANASONIC WEB SITE
http://www.panasonic.com/video
You can purchase parts and accessories by visiting our Web Site
PRODUCT SUPPORT ??? PRODUCT REPAIR
Should you require assistance with installation, operating information, or service for your Hard Disk Recorder, Please contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at:
Monday ??? Friday
PRODUCT SUPPORT ??? ACCESSORIES
For Accessory Purchases (Customer Orders Only) Please Call:
Panasonic Service Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Monday ??? Friday 6am ??? 5pm PST
Saturday 6am ??? 10:30am PST
Regulatory Notices for the U.S.
FCC Requirements
1.The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established Rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin phones.
2.If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.
3.The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures; if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
4.If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:
a.The telephone number to which this unit is connected.
b.The ringer equivalence number: REN: 0.4B
c.The USOC jack required: RJ11C
d.The FCC Registration Number:
Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the REN???s of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.
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Location of Controls
Front View of the Hard Disk Recorder
Power LED
Solid green indicates the Hard Disk Recorder is on.
RECORDING LED
Lights red when the Hard Disk
Recorder is recording a show.
POWER
RECORDING
NEW CONTENT
Rear View of the Hard Disk Recorder
INPUT LINE 1
Audio(L/R)/video input connector with conventional (composite) video.
OUTPUT LINE 1
Audio(L/R)/video output connector with conventional (composite) video.
SERIAL CONTROL*
Serial port for linking a Satellite Receiver with a serial port.
ANT/CATV IN
Antenna/Cable input terminal.
IR BLASTER PORT*
Infrared (IR) jack for controlling a satellite or cable box with IR control.
*Serial and IR controls are used only with Satellite receiver equipment and cable boxes. Serial control can be used only with a Satellite receiver that has a serial port.
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Location of Controls (continued)
Remote Control Buttons
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1Code Set
Used to program the remote control to operate additional home entertainment components. See ???Setting Up Your Components??? on page 42.
2Hard Disk Recorder
Puts the remote control in the Hard Disk Recorder mode, giving you control of the Hard Disk Recorder features and functions.
3 TV 20 SAT/CABLE 21 VCR/DVD
Puts the remote control in a particular
4Number buttons
Use the keypad
5Channel Guide
Displays the Channel Guide, an
6Replay Guide
Displays the Replay Guide, a menu of the shows the Hard Disk Recorder has recorded for you.
7Channel Up/Down
Enable you to select the next higher (or lower) television channel.
8Return to Live
Return to live television after using PAUSE, REW, FF or STOP.
9 Select Left 27 Right 26 Up 10 Down
Control navigation (move the yellow highlight bar) around
11Instant Replay
Skips back 7 seconds in a live or recorded show.
Used to control the similar functions on your video components.
15Jump
Similar to a ???Last Channel??? or ???Recall??? button on a television remote control, allowing you to quickly jump back to the channel you were watching previously.
16Input
Press INPUT to switch the input of the chosen component. If you have more than one component connected to your television, you may have to scroll through several inputs to find the one that corresponds to the component you want to see on the screen.
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Display
Activates the
Red LED
Flashes red to indicate that the remote control is working and sending a signal.
POWER
Turns on or off the currently selected video component (Hard Disk Recorder, TV, VCR, cable box, or a
Enter
Operates the same way as the Enter button on your original television remote control. If your television remote control required you to use an Enter button to change channels, use the ENTER button on the Hard Disk Recorder remote control after entering the appropriate channel number.
Replay Zones
Takes you to the screen where you can create a
Volume Up/Down
Raises or lowers the sound volume on your television.
Mute
Turns television sound on or off.
Select
Use to choose options from a selected component???s menu or guide.
QuickSkip
Skips forward 30 seconds in a recorded show, allowing you to jump ahead through unwanted parts of the show. Also works for a live broadcast if you have used the STOP, PAUSE, or REW buttons.
Exit
Exit a selected component???s
TV/VCR
This button works the same way as the TV/VCR button on your original VCR remote control. It also controls the following functions in other modes: TV mode = TV/VIDEO; CABLE mode = A/B.
Menu
Press MENU to access the menu of your chosen component.
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