Panasonic Dmr E85 Operating Instructions Manual

							
 
9. Select the brand of cable box you have, and press “ENTER.”. 
 
 
  
 
 
 
10. We’ll now begin trying various IR codes to see which one communicates properly with 
your cable box. It’s quite common that this phase of the setup may have to be repeated 
numerous times. Once your cable box properly responds to the DVD Recorder, select  
“Yes” using the UP/DOWN arrow keys and press “ENTER.” 
 
 
 
  
 
 
11. The confirmation screen should now be displaying all of the setting made. These include 
your zip code, how you receive TV programming, and information about your cable box 
(if one is being used.) If all is correct, select “Yes” using the UP/DOWN arrow keys and 
press “Enter.” 
 
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12.  Once at least 24 hours has passed since the setup information was entered, youre ready to   
perform the final step of the installation procedure. When the unit is powered \
up youll 
see a screen asking you to select the proper channel line-up. A channel line-up is the 
numerical designations for each station your cable company caries. In most cases youll 
have at least two choices, though its not uncommon for larger cities to offer several.  Its 
important to realize that only one will be correct. Its helpful at this point to have a 
listing of the channels your cable company offers. Youll select the channel line-up by 
verifying that a particular network is on the specified channel. Select the proper line-up, 
press enter and begin to enjoy the TV Guide On Screen system! 
  
 
 
  
 
In Case of a Problem 
If you were unable to successfully configure the unit, Please contact our Call Center at 1-800-
211-PANA (7262).  One of our representatives will be happy to assist you! 
 
Step 3: How The TV Guide On Screen System Operates 
 
Once you’ve connected and configured the unit, the TV Guide On Screen system now needs to 
capture the channel lineup and program data. This will only take place when the unit is placed 
into the “STANDBY” mode. While the unit is ON, Press the “Power” button to place the u\
nit in 
“STANDBY” mode. The front panel display will briefly display “Bye” and the time will be 
displayed. It’s VERY important, especially during the first 7 days of use, that the unit is placed 
into standby mode when you aren’t using it. If the unit is  left “ON” continuously, the Channel 
Guide data cannot be captured. 
 
• Following the initial installation,  it is strongly recommended that you wait at 
least 24 hours before using the unit. No damage will occur if the unit is used 
sooner, but the channel and program information may be incomplete. 
• In order for the TV Guide On Screen system to capture channel and program data 
your DVD Recorder must be connected to either cable TV or a rooftop antenna. 
If a cable box is used, make sure the IR blaster is properly installed and the cable 
box is turned on. Even when you aren’t watching TV the cable box must be 
turned on, otherwise program data will not be captured. 
• Some cable boxes may offer a switched AC plug so that your cable box remote 
control can also turn your TV on and off. Utilizing this feature (turning the cable 
box off) will prevent channel guide Data from being captured. 
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• The TV Guide On Screen system was designed such that all TV viewing would 
be done using your DVD Recorder to select the channels. When a cable box is 
used, and the DVD Recorder is placed in the standby mode, the DVD Recorder 
will cause the cable box to automatically scan channels to search for program 
data. In this situation, if the cable box were also connected directly to the TV, it 
would be impossible to view one channel continuously. 
• Program data in the TV Guide On Screen system may be incomplete due to the 
following: 
1. The unit is unplugged and loss of power occurs.  
2. If a cable box is used and the cable box was turned off or if a cable si\
gnal 
outage occurred. 
A loss of program data due to one of the above conditions would not indicate a 
technical problem with your unit. Once the power and signal is restored the unit 
will resume to capture program data when in the standby mode. 
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TV Guide On Screen System Operating Modes and Features 
 
• Once the initial setup for the TV Guide On Screen is complete and the necessary 
data is downloaded properly, the channel guide features will be ready for use.  
The following section will provide a general description of the modes and 
features available. 
 
-  Using the On Screen TV Guide system 
-  Navigating the On Screen TV Guide system 
 
 
 
 
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LISTINGS MODE 
 
 
 
• The [LISTINGS] mode is the first screen displayed when the “Guide” button on 
the remote is pressed. This mode displays the Station, Title, Time, Length and 
contents and ratings. It allows the user to scroll through current and future 
program listings. 
 
1. Use the UP/DOWN to select the channel. 
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys, to scroll from present to future 
program listings. 
 
LISTINGS MODE Record Feature: This feature is located on the Action Bar 
of the Menu. The Record Feature allows one-touch recording capability. 
 
To Record using this feature: 
 
1. Press the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons on the remote to 
highlight the desired show. 
2. Press the RECORD action button to schedule the selected show for 
recording. (NOTE: This feature only allows for recording ONCE and if you would 
like to change the frequency for recording regularly or weekly, please follow the 
instructions for the SCHEDULE MENU.) 
3. Once the selected show has been set for recording, a confirmation message 
and a red circle “R” will appear on the screen next to the selected show. 
4. Once this confirmation is displayed, the RECORD option will change to 
CANCEL REC on the Action Bar.  The CANCEL REC option can be used 
to cancel the scheduled recording.  
 
LISTINGS MODE Record/Set Timer Feature: This feature allows the user to 
set a program for recording by manually entering the Date, Start Time, End Time 
and Channel.  
 
To Record using the Set Timer Feature: 
 
1. From the Main Menu Bar use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys on the remote 
to select [SCHEDULE].   
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2. Press the DOWN button then use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to select 
RECORD. 
3. Press the Green button on the remote to set the Timer. 
4. Use the remote and follow the on-screen prompt to input the Date, Start 
Time, End Time and Channel of the program to be recorded. 
 
 
LISTINGS MODE “Favorites Feature:”  “Favorites” feature allows the user to 
select programs and acts as a viewing reminder. This feature will not record the 
program.  A heart shaped icon will be displayed next to the selected program and 
will be placed under the SCHEDULE/FAVORITES list, to provide easy access. 
 
To use the FAVORITES feature: 
 
1. Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons on the remote to 
highlight the desired show 
2. Press the FAVORITES action button to schedule a show for one time 
viewing.  (NOTE: This feature only allows for viewing ONCE and if you would like 
to change the frequency for viewing regularly or weekly, please follow the 
instructions for the SCHEDULE MENU.) 
3. A heart shaped icon will appear on the screen next to the scheduled show to 
provide confirmation that the selected show has been set under 
FAVORITES. 
 
FAVORITE/RECORD: Program Cancellation 
 
To Cancel a scheduled program at any time: 
 
1. Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons on the remote to 
highlight the show to be cancelled. 
2. Press the Blue button on the remote to cancel FAVORITES. 
3. Press the Green button on the remote to cancel RECORD. 
4. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons on the remote to choose 
FAVORITES or RECORD. 
5. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the desired 
program. 
6. Select the REMOVE button on the On Screen Menu to delete this program 
from the FAVORITES or RECORD group. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SORT MODE 
 
 
 
• The [SORT] mode provides the user with the ability to preview program listings 
for various categories, such as movies, sports, children’s, educational, news, 
variety, series and alphabetically for up to 8 days. Each category will contain 
individual sub-categories. 
 
1. From Main Menu, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the Remote to select 
[SORT] 
2. Press the DOWN arrow key to move into the Main Category section. 
3. Select the desired category by using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the 
remote. 
4. Confirm selection by using Channel [DOWN] 
5. Select sub-categories by pressing UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT 
6. Confirm by selecting OK 
7. Use the channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the scheduled 
programs.  
8. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to advance 24 hrs. 
 
 
SCHEDULE MODE 
 
 
 
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• The [SCHEDULE] mode contains the list of programs designated for 
FAVORITES/RECORD. FAVORITES and RECORD timers are displayed on 
separate lists.  In addition to reviewing the list, the user may also remove the 
shows, change the frequency or modify the start/end times (only when recording) 
of the shows selected. 
 
To DELETE a scheduled program: 
 
1. From the Main Menu Bar use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys on the remote 
to select [SCHEDULE].   
2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight and select the program. 
3. Select the [REMOVE] button to delete the program. 
 
To CHANGE the frequency of a scheduled program: 
 
1. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select desired program. 
2. Select the FREQUENCY button to choose 
REGULARLY/WEEKLY/DAILY or OFF. 
Note: By Selecting OFF, keeps the show to remain in schedule and inactive 
until the frequency is changed. 
 
To edit the START/END Time of a scheduled program Recording: 
 
1. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select desired program. 
2. Press the ENTER button on the remote. 
3. Use numeric buttons 0-9 on the remote to set Start Early and End Late By, 
this can be done for up to 99 minutes. 
 
MESSAGES MODE 
 
 
 
• The [MESSAGES] mode is where additional product program or other 
information can be received and displayed by the TV Guide On Screen System. 
This feature is accessed from the Main Menu Bar. If major changes on the 
Program Guide are scheduled to be made, it will be displayed in the message 
section.  The serial number specific to the user’s TV Guide On Screen system 
can also be found on this screen. 
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PROMOTIONS MODE 
 
 
 
• The [PROMOTIONS] mode provides the user with a list of promotional items  
that have appeared as Panel Ads or Channel banners during the current day. The 
list also displays the TV Guide On Screen “FEATURES” and “USING…” panels 
displayed prior to initial listings download.  Promotions are updated daily during 
pre-designated download times. 
 
1. From the Main Menu Bar use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys on the remote 
to select [PROMOTIONS].  
2. Press the DOWN arrow key to move into the Feature Menu. 
3. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select desired promotional panel. Once 
highlighted, the graphic will be displayed to the left on the Information Box. 
4. Use the INFO key or LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to display additional text. 
5. Press the INFO key or LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys again to return to the 
PROMOTIONS menu. 
6. To EXIT, Press the UP arrow key or GUIDE button on the remote. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CHANGE CHANNEL DISPLAY MODE 
 
     
 
• The [Change Channel Display] mode allows the user to customize the list of 
channels displayed on-screen by turning the channels ON or OFF.  Additionally, 
the user has the option of changing the assigned channel to a different \
position on 
the LISTINGS grid.  The user may make immediate channel line-up changes 
should the cable company periodically revise its channel assignments. 
 
 
To access the Change Channel Display feature: 
 
1. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons on the remote to select SETUP from the 
Main Menu Bar. 
2. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Change Channel 
Display. 
3. Press Enter, now you will be in the Channel Editor Screen 
 
To Turn a channel ON or OFF: 
 
1. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the channel. 
2. Select the ON/OFF (Green) action button. 
 
To reassign a channel: 
 
1. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the channel. 
2. Use the keypad on the remote 0-9 to change the assigned channel number. 
 
To change the display position of a channel in the Listings section: 
 
1. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the channel to be 
moved. 
2. Use the LEFT arrow button on the remote to highlight the station call letters. 
3. Use the Blue/Green buttons to move the channel up or down or the 0 -9 remote 
keypad to assign specific numbered position in the LISTINGS section. 
 
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Note: If the Cancel button on the Action Bar is selected, it will reverse al\
l channel 
number and ON/OFF changes made during the prior session.  Channels that were 
recently turned on, will display “No Listing” until the next data download occurs. 
 
 
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 
 
 
Initial Setup 
 
1.   Does the TV Guide On Screen system work with analog and digital cable boxes? 
Answer:  Yes. The TV Guide On Screen system works with both analog and digital ca\
ble boxes. 
2.  Q: What if I move and my ZIP code or postal code changes? 
3.  Q: What if I change my cable hook-up to antenna or vice versa? 
4.  Q: What if I change cable boxes? 
5.  Q: I used to have a cable box, but now I get direct cable. What do I\
 do? 
Answer:  (Q:2-5): Press the GUIDE key on the remote, then use the RIGHT arrow key to highlight Setup 
on the Menu Bar, then use the DOWN arrow key to highlight “Change system settings.” Follow the on-
screen prompts to enter new information. 
 
6.  Q: Why does it take 24 hours for the TV Guide On Screen system to be ready for use? 
Answer:   In order for the TV Guide On Screen system to receive lineup and listings data it must have 
access to the tuner. This occurs when the user is not watching the TV Guide On Screen device. The system 
could be ready in less than 24 hours if the TV Guide On Screen device is turned off for several consecutive 
hours immediately after initial setup. However, to insure that all complete data is captured, a 24-hour 
waiting period is recommended. 
 
7.  Q: I completed the initial set-up for my TV Guide On Screen hours ago, but when I try to turn it 
on, a screen message tells me to input the correct set-up information.  \
What’s wrong? 
Answer:  There are three possibilities: 
1) Initial set-up was done incorrectly.   (i.e.: The user entered wrong country, ZIP/postal code or cable 
box information.) 
2) The TV Guide On Screen data was temporarily unavailable in your area (Wait another 24 hours or Re-
do set-up). 
3) The cable box was turned OFF.  The TV Guide On Screen device must be OFF and the cable box 
powered ON. 
 
8.  Q: I had a power outage. Do I need to go through initial setup of the TV Guide On Screen system 
again? 
Answer:  No. The information you entered is in a protected part of the TV Guide On Screen system 
memory.   
Note:  For cable box users, the TV Guide On Screen device must be OFF and the 
cable box must be left ON for the TV Guide On Screen system to receive 
channel line-up information. 
 
9.  Q: How do I access the TV Guide On Screen system setup screen? 
Answer:  There are two possibilities: 
1) For first-time setup, press the GUIDE key on the remote, then follow the on-screen prompts.  
2) After initial setup, press GUIDE, then use the RIGHT arrow key to highlight Setup on the Menu Bar, 
then use the DOWN arrow key to highlight “Change system settings.” 
 
10.  Q: How do I connect the IR-BLASTER? 
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