Panasonic PV-HS2000 manual

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product. Please save this manual. MODEL PV -HS2000 HARD DISK RECORDER Operating Instructions For assistance, 1-888-843-9788 http://www.panasonic.com/video Phone Consumerproducts@Panasonic.com Web e-mail PanaHDR P01-.p65 00/11/28, 14:27 1[...]

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3 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 [...]

4 Welcome to the Hard Disk Recorder ............................................... 5 Purchasing Information .................................................................... 5 Package Contents ............................................................................. 5 Before Using ............................................................[...]

5 Remote Control (2000010) with 2 AA Batteries (2300002) Power Cord (2100032) Audio/Video Cable (2100010) IR Blaster (See page 17.) (2000008) Serial Cable (2100015) S-Video Cable (2100011) Telephone Cord (2100029) Telephone Splitter (1700034) Do the following before you connect the Hard Disk Recorder to your television. • Save the box and packing[...]

6 Before Using 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 on-screen setup, press REPLAY GUIDE on the remote. 2 . Using the arrow buttons on the remote, highlight the video ti[...]

7 Basic Connection 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 on-screen setup of the Hard Disk Recorder, and to use some of the Hard Disk Recorder’s main features. Replay Zones Go here to record special television programming organized in [...]

8 RECORDING ReplayTV 2000 Personal Television Server NEW CONTENT POWER replay 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 [...]

9 AUDIO IN OUTPUT R AUDIO VIDEO L S-VIDEO OUT R VIDEO IN L Connecting a composite-video television 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 [...]

10 Adv anced Connections 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. If you are conn[...]

11 Connecting a Cable Bo x 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 . [...]

12 Connecting a Cable Bo x 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[...]

13 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 to the Hard Disk Recorder (Using S-Video) 1 . Connect the incoming television sign[...]

14 Adv anced Connections (continued) Connecting a Cable Bo x, 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 IN[...]

15 Connecting a Cable Bo x, 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 lik[...]

16 Adv anced Connections (continued) • Refer to your TV owner’s manual for more information on making connections to your television. W atching 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 anot[...]

17 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 Infrare[...]

18 Initial Setup 1 Turn on the television. 2 Press HARD DISK RECORDER , then press POWER to turn on the Hard Disk Recorder. • Y ou can also press POWER on the front of the unit to turn the Hard Disk Recorder on. • The QuickSetup screen appears. • If you can’t see the Quic kSetup screen, press the TV/VIDEO button on y our television remote u[...]

19 8 The Hard Disk Recorder calls the ReplayTV Service to retrieve local telephone numbers and TV channels. • Y ou are notified of the progress of the connection, and if an y 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[...]

20 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. 13 To change a setting... a. Press / to [...]

21 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 1-888-843-9788. Cable box If you have a cable box connected to the Hard Disk Recorder, select your cable service provider. You will also need[...]

22 Controlling Live T elevision HARD DISK RECORDER PO WER CHANNEL + / - TV DISPLA Y ENTER JUMP STOP 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 Numbe[...]

23 Pausing Li ve T elevision 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. •[...]

24 A Press QUICK SKIP while you’re watching a delayed live show or a Replay show. • Y ou will instantly skip ahead 30 seconds in the show . • Press it repeatedly to skip in 30-second segments. Use the INST ANT REPLA Y button to quic kly correct for o v ershoot. Using QuickSkip (Bypassing unwanted progr amming) The QuickSkip feature automatica[...]

25 When Macrovision or CGMS-A (Copy Generation Management System-Analog) copy protected signals are available for TV broadcasting, the show is NOT viewable in LIVE TV mode, nor can it be recorded. To view copy protected material, split the RF signal. The following illustration shows how to split the signal. For further assistance, call 1-888-843-97[...]

26 Recor ding Sho ws 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 , on-screen program guide that lists seven days of television information for all of the channels you currently receive. While the Hard Disk Recorder does not need to be on for recording, cable boxes[...]

27 1 Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide. • Y ou can also select “Channel Guide” from the Main Men u. W atching and Recording a Show That Is Curr ently Airing Light blue listings indicate shows that are on now. 2 Press / / / to select a current show (light blue listing) in the Channel Guide, then press SELECT . • Unless a show [...]

28 1 Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide. • Y ou can also select “Channel Guide” from the Main Menu . 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 Show-based Replay channel. See “Show-based Replay[...]

29 1 Press CHANNEL GUIDE to display the Channel Guide. • Y ou can also select “Channel Guide” from the Main Menu . 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 t[...]

30 1 Press REPLAY ZONES to display the ReplayZones screen. • Y ou can also select “Replay Zones” from the Main Menu. 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, action-adventure, carto[...]

31 • The Hard Disk Recorder searches only for an entire phrase, not for the separate words in a phrase. • Use multiple-word themes if they help avoid confusion. For example, use “Harrison Ford” rather than “Ford” if you want movies with the actor but not shows about cars. 3 Press / / / to select the letter you would like to type, then p[...]

32 • 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 non-guaranteed. The non-guaranteed show will be recorded if space allows. Recor ding Sho ws (continued) 1 . Press / to select the show you want to record. 2 . Press REC to record the [...]

33 1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu. 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. 2 Press / / / to select “Find Shows , ” then press SELECT . • The on-screen k eyboard displa y[...]

34 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. Recor ding Sho ws (continued) SELECT CHANNEL GUIDE 1 / / / b uttons 2 3 3 1 Press CHANNEL GUIDE to d[...]

35 W atching Y our Recor ded Shows Program Information Replay Channels Replay Shows ( light blue) 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. From the Replay Guide you can: • See a list of shows the Hard Disk Recorder [...]

36 • 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 non-guaranteed. The non-guaranteed show will be recorded if space allows. • If you select to record a single show or create a Show-based Replay channel, you may want to delete the T[...]

37 1 Press REPLAY GUIDE to display the Replay Guide. • Y ou can also select “Re play Guide” from the Main Menu. W atching a Sho w Watching a show that the Hard Disk Recorder has recorded for you is easy. 2 Press / / / to select the recorded show (light blue) you want to watch, then press SELECT . • The popup menu displays . 3 Press / to sel[...]

38 W atching Y our Recor ded Shows (contin ued) Preser ving a Show You can preserve an episode of a show recorded in a Replay channel. Older episodes of Show-based and Theme-based Replay channels are deleted to make room for new episodes. Use this feature if you don’t want a particular episode to be replaced. 1 Press REPLAY GUIDE to display the R[...]

39 • Don’t press any buttons on the remote while the show is being saved to videotape or the on-screen displays will be recorded. • 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 V[...]

40 Guaranteed recordings take priority over non-guaranteed recordings; Show-based Replay channels take priority over Theme-based Replay channels. At the top of the priority list, guaranteed recording sets aside disk space to ensure that your show will be recorded. Think of it as a parking space: guaranteed shows have a reserved spot, always there f[...]

41 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 show-based recording in the Channel Guide. When you don’t guarantee a future show for recording, the show [...]

42 Setting Up Y our 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 Turn on your component with the Hard Disk[...]

43 Searching f or Y our Component’ s Code Turn on your TV with the Hard Disk Recorder off. Hold down CODE SET until the remote’s red LED blinks twice, then release. 1 3 Press TV . 2 Press 9 - 9 - 1. 4 Slowly alternate between pressing POWER* and TV until your TV turns OFF. • Make sure that the Hard Disk Recorder remote is aimed at your TV dur[...]

44 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 four-digit code is operating your equipment. Use this procedure after you set up your components to find out which fou[...]

45 Code Numbers For Y our Components TVs A O C .............................................................. 0030, 0019 Admiral .................................................................. 0093 Aiko ........................................................................ 0092 Akai .............................................................[...]

46 Runco ................................................ 0017, 0030, 0603 SSS .............................................................. 0180, 0019 Sampo ......................................................... 0030, 0039 Samsung ............ 0060, 0030, 0178, 0019, 0056, 0039 Samsux ...........................................................[...]

47 MGN Technology ................................................... 0240 M T C .............................................................. 0240, 0000 Magnasonic ........................................................... 0278 Magnavox ...................... 0035, 0039, 0081, 0000, 0149 Magnin ...................................................[...]

48 A BC ........... 0003, 0008, 0014, 0017, 0007, 0011, 0013 Allegro .......................................................... 0153, 0315 Archer ........................................................... 0153, 0797 Bell & Howell ......................................................... 0014 Century ............................................[...]

49 TV/VCR Combos American High ...................................................... 0035* Brocksonic ................................................... 0002, 0294 Colt ........................................................................ 0072 Curtis Mathes ....................................................... 0035* Daewoo ..................[...]

50 T r oubleshooting PROBLEM When attempting to connect to the ReplayTV Service in Setup, I get one of the following error messages: “no dial tone,” “modem timed out,” “no response from modem,” or “network connection error.” The Hard Disk Recorder is connected to my TV, but I don’t see the Hard Disk Recorder introduction screen. W[...]

51 PROBLEM When viewing show content through the Hard Disk Recorder, shows appear to be in black and white. When I select a channel in the Channel Guide, the channel number does not change on my satellite receiver or cable box. When I select a channel in the Channel Guide, I get a blue screen that states “no video source.” When selecting a show[...]

52 PROBLEM I’m having problems changing channels. Only one device’s volume control code is sent regardless of which mode I have put the remote control in. I’m using an IR blaster to control my cable box or satellite receiver and I’m having trouble changing channels using the Hard Disk Recorder remote. My cable box sometimes fails to change [...]

53 Specifications & Information General Operating voltage 120VAC 60Hz Power Consumption 28W (Power On) 19W (Power Off) Tuner MTS Input Connectors Tuner Type F Composite Phono x 2 Audio Phono (L+R) x 2 S-Video 4-pin miniature DIN Output Connectors Composite Phono x 2 Audio Phono (L+R) x 2 S-Video 4-pin miniature DIN Telephone RJ-11, 2wire Serial[...]

54 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[...]

55 W arranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Hard Disk Recorder Products Limited W arranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the Warrantor”) warrants the Hard Disk Recorder against defects in materials or w[...]

56 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 t[...]

57 POWER RECORDING NEW CONTENT PV-HS2000 Location of Contr ols INPUT R 1 2 AUDIO ANT/CATV IN VIDEO L S-VIDEO IN OUTPUT R AUDIO VIDEO L S-VIDEO OUT IR BLASTER PORT SERIAL CONTROL TEL LINE AC~IN LINE Power LED Solid green indicates the Hard Disk Recorder is on. Power Button Manually switch between On and Standby modes. RECORDING LED Lights red when t[...]

58 Location of Contr ols (continued) 21 VCR/DVD 5 CHANNEL GUIDE 7 CHANNEL UP/ DOWN 20 SAT/CABLE 19 POWER 25 MUTE 4 NUMBER BUTTONS 8 RETURN TO LIVE 26 SELECT UP 6 REPLAY GUIDE 15 JUMP 14 PLAY/ SLOW 10 SELECT DOWN 11 INSTANT REPLAY 12 REWIND 13 RECORD 16 INPUT 17 DISPLAY 32 EXIT 29 QUICK SKIP 31 PAUSE 34 STOP 27 SELECT RIGHT 28 SELECT 30 FF (Fast For[...]

59 Location of Controls 1 Code Set Used to program the remote control to operate additional home entertainment components. See “Setting Up Your Components” on page 42. Hard Disk Recorder Puts the remote control in the Hard Disk Recorder mode, giving you control of the Hard Disk Recorder features and functions. TV SAT/CABLE VCR/DVD Puts the remo[...]

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