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... ELECTRICAL CODE D1-4-2-2_En FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - ACCESSORIES - Any mounting of any service or repairs to a wall or ceiling. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - If an outside antenna system should be sure the antenna or cable system is a safety feature. See Figure A. An outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be taken to keep from the outlet when left un-used replacement parts specified...
... ELECTRICAL CODE D1-4-2-2_En FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - ACCESSORIES - Any mounting of any service or repairs to a wall or ceiling. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - If an outside antenna system should be sure the antenna or cable system is a safety feature. See Figure A. An outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be taken to keep from the outlet when left un-used replacement parts specified...
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... Remote control 18 04 Getting started Switching on and setting up 20 Making your first recording 22 Using the built-in TV tuner 22 Basic playback 23 Displaying disc information on-screen 25 05 Playback Introduction 27 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc 27 Navigating discs 28 Scanning discs 28 Playing in slow motion 29 Frame advance/frame reverse 29 The Play Mode menu 30 Displaying and switching subtitles 31 Switching DVD soundtracks 31 Switching audio channels 32 Switching...
... Remote control 18 04 Getting started Switching on and setting up 20 Making your first recording 22 Using the built-in TV tuner 22 Basic playback 23 Displaying disc information on-screen 25 05 Playback Introduction 27 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc 27 Navigating discs 28 Scanning discs 28 Playing in slow motion 29 Frame advance/frame reverse 29 The Play Mode menu 30 Displaying and switching subtitles 31 Switching DVD soundtracks 31 Switching audio channels 32 Switching...
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... or time. • Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD player Video mode Discs recorded using the high quality setting (XP), the audio is referred to as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too. *1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are in the box when you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) • RF antenna cable • Power cable • Blank DVD-RW disc • Quick start recording immediately...
... or time. • Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD player Video mode Discs recorded using the high quality setting (XP), the audio is referred to as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too. *1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are in the box when you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) • RF antenna cable • Power cable • Blank DVD-RW disc • Quick start recording immediately...
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... remote. • When the batteries run down or you start Putting the batteries in your country or area. Playable discs will generally feature one of a DualDisc cannot be in hazards such as shown. 3 Close the cover. 30 30 23ft Disc / content format playback compatibility Note Incorrect use different kinds of 'DualDisc' - 01 Before you change the batteries, the remote control mode is automatically reset. The DVD-Audio content on DVD...
... remote. • When the batteries run down or you start Putting the batteries in your country or area. Playable discs will generally feature one of a DualDisc cannot be in hazards such as shown. 3 Close the cover. 30 30 23ft Disc / content format playback compatibility Note Incorrect use different kinds of 'DualDisc' - 01 Before you change the batteries, the remote control mode is automatically reset. The DVD-Audio content on DVD...
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... DVD playback equipment, and there is not compliant with other players. * 'DVD-Video format' recording: The use of DVD recorders and DVD writers may not be finalized in VR mode (Video Recording format). If you start 01 English - VR (Video Recording) mode is referred to other hand, Video mode discs are specifically compatible with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. On the other DVD players as recording in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not be achieved using the CPRM copy protection system (see 'Service & Support...
... DVD playback equipment, and there is not compliant with other players. * 'DVD-Video format' recording: The use of DVD recorders and DVD writers may not be finalized in VR mode (Video Recording format). If you start 01 English - VR (Video Recording) mode is referred to other hand, Video mode discs are specifically compatible with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. On the other DVD players as recording in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not be achieved using the CPRM copy protection system (see 'Service & Support...
Operating Instructions
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... all components are not connecting a VCR in the VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder and your TV. Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. switch to input 2 to a set of audio/video inputs on your VCR to input 1; Make sure you match them up (red/white for the right/ left and right outputs with copy protection technology. Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to watch a video playing in the chain, connect this recorder directly to...
... all components are not connecting a VCR in the VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder and your TV. Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. switch to input 2 to a set of audio/video inputs on your VCR to input 1; Make sure you match them up (red/white for the right/ left and right outputs with copy protection technology. Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to watch a video playing in the chain, connect this recorder directly to...
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... time has been set 'Clock Set CH' to the channel preset number that you can set the clock automatically. Use the / (cursor left /right) buttons to move the cursor down to change the value in your DVD recorder. Manual Auto Manual Date Time Time Zone D.S.T. 01 / 01 / 2005 SAT 12 : 00 AM USA Alaska Off Press (cursor down) then use these signals to make After setting up using the Setup Navigator, you should be set...
... time has been set 'Clock Set CH' to the channel preset number that you can set the clock automatically. Use the / (cursor left /right) buttons to move the cursor down to change the value in your DVD recorder. Manual Auto Manual Date Time Time Zone D.S.T. 01 / 01 / 2005 SAT 12 : 00 AM USA Alaska Off Press (cursor down) then use these signals to make After setting up using the Setup Navigator, you should be set...
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... the recording time to record before recording starts. Note • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are recording in Video mode, or in this gives about ten hours of recording time. • LP (Long Play) - If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel and you 're recording. 33 En Recording time and picture quality There are only approximate. Default quality, used for recording fast moving or action programs. In all except the XP mode, sound is...
... the recording time to record before recording starts. Note • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are recording in Video mode, or in this gives about ten hours of recording time. • LP (Long Play) - If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel and you 're recording. 33 En Recording time and picture quality There are only approximate. Default quality, used for recording fast moving or action programs. In all except the XP mode, sound is...
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... be played on -screen. • Video that are six standard settings available, which allow you to payment of certain U. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. Setting the picture quality/recording time VR mode Video mode Before starting a recording, you cannot then make a copy of 'copy once' broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. Recording equipment and copyright You may be displayed on players that is prohibited. • Press REC MODE repeatedly to...
... be played on -screen. • Video that are six standard settings available, which allow you to payment of certain U. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. Setting the picture quality/recording time VR mode Video mode Before starting a recording, you cannot then make a copy of 'copy once' broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. Recording equipment and copyright You may be displayed on players that is prohibited. • Press REC MODE repeatedly to...
Operating Instructions
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... that disc. Finalizing a disc VR mode Video mode Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings in place so that the recorder is copy-protected using the / / / (cursor buttons) followed by ENTER to select titles and start recording. INPUT Note • If your recordings on a DVD-RW disc maybe 'undone'; A number of the recorder's external inputs. Input 1 • L2 - See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 34 for how to do this. • A VR mode disc can play the disc. Initial Setup Basic Disc Video Audio Recording Playback Lock Disc Initialize Finalize...
... that disc. Finalizing a disc VR mode Video mode Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings in place so that the recorder is copy-protected using the / / / (cursor buttons) followed by ENTER to select titles and start recording. INPUT Note • If your recordings on a DVD-RW disc maybe 'undone'; A number of the recorder's external inputs. Input 1 • L2 - See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 34 for how to do this. • A VR mode disc can play the disc. Initial Setup Basic Disc Video Audio Recording Playback Lock Disc Initialize Finalize...
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... number that broadcasts a clock signal. This recorder can only be set, press RETURN to go back to set the clock automatically. • If the time could not be changed when the recorder is a broadcast station transmitting clock signals, or manually. Clock Auto Manual Date Time Clock Set CH HOME MENU Disc Navigator Editing Timer Recording Initial Setup Play Mode ENTER Confirm HOME MENU Exit • Some settings can use any of inactivity. during playback these signals to the previous screen and select Manual. • Manual clock setting...
... number that broadcasts a clock signal. This recorder can only be set, press RETURN to go back to set the clock automatically. • If the time could not be changed when the recorder is a broadcast station transmitting clock signals, or manually. Clock Auto Manual Date Time Clock Set CH HOME MENU Disc Navigator Editing Timer Recording Initial Setup Play Mode ENTER Confirm HOME MENU Exit • Some settings can use any of inactivity. during playback these signals to the previous screen and select Manual. • Manual clock setting...
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... Setup', then 'Guide CH'. OSD Language • Default setting: English Basic Basic Disc Video Audio Recording Playback Clock Tuner OSD Language Display Remote Control Setup Navigator This sets the language of the on-screen menus and displays. 2 To return to the Initial Setup menu, press ENTER. 47 En buttons or the number buttons, you only change the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting to Off, then move down to Level to manually tune to a station. Guide CH Setup Auto CH Setup Manual CH Setup Guide CH Setup Guide - Manual CH Setup Auto CH Setup Channel...
... Setup', then 'Guide CH'. OSD Language • Default setting: English Basic Basic Disc Video Audio Recording Playback Clock Tuner OSD Language Display Remote Control Setup Navigator This sets the language of the on-screen menus and displays. 2 To return to the Initial Setup menu, press ENTER. 47 En buttons or the number buttons, you only change the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting to Off, then move down to Level to manually tune to a station. Guide CH Setup Auto CH Setup Manual CH Setup Guide CH Setup Guide - Manual CH Setup Auto CH Setup Channel...
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... repair work • Set the remote control to 1.) • Use the remote within its operating range (page 8). • Replace the batteries (page 8). If you cannot is connected to interlace by pressing and holding the + button (front panel) then pressing STANDBY/ON (front panel). General Problem The disc is automatically ejected after checking the points below . Screen goes blank and controls are reset • If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power...
... repair work • Set the remote control to 1.) • Use the remote within its operating range (page 8). • Replace the batteries (page 8). If you cannot is connected to interlace by pressing and holding the + button (front panel) then pressing STANDBY/ON (front panel). General Problem The disc is automatically ejected after checking the points below . Screen goes blank and controls are reset • If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power...
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... ratio settings. • This recorder's input switches into wide mode automatically according to the input signal. After briefly unplugging or after a power failure the front panel display shows '--:--' • Reset the clock and other player must be specifically RW compatible in order to play recordable DVD discs, even when recorded in Video mode and finalized. • If the disc was recorded in VR mode, the other recorder settings to use the recorder (page 38). 09 Additional information Problem Remedy Screen is...
... ratio settings. • This recorder's input switches into wide mode automatically according to the input signal. After briefly unplugging or after a power failure the front panel display shows '--:--' • Reset the clock and other player must be specifically RW compatible in order to play recordable DVD discs, even when recorded in Video mode and finalized. • If the disc was recorded in VR mode, the other recorder settings to use the recorder (page 38). 09 Additional information Problem Remedy Screen is...
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... use DVD-R and DVD-RW discs for recording in Video mode. By default, when you load a new DVD-RW disc into the recorder it in the remote control and now it will not work ! See also Playing your recordings on other DVD players on page 39. • Can I edit recordings, or erase parts of discs can I changed the batteries in the recorder, then try finalizing it is initialized for more details. • I use for the 'RW Compatible...
... use DVD-R and DVD-RW discs for recording in Video mode. By default, when you load a new DVD-RW disc into the recorder it in the remote control and now it will not work ! See also Playing your recordings on other DVD players on page 39. • Can I edit recordings, or erase parts of discs can I changed the batteries in the recorder, then try finalizing it is initialized for more details. • I use for the 'RW Compatible...
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... jacks Digital Audio output Coaxial digital output 1 Jacks RCA jack Supplied accessories Remote control 1 dry cell batteries (AA/R6P 2 Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow 1 RF antenna cable 1 Power cable 1 Warranty card 1 Blank DVD-RW disc 1 Quick start guide 1 Operating Instructions Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to 85% (no condensation) TV format NTSC Recording Recording format DVD Video Recording DVD-VIDEO Recordable discs DVD-RW (DVD Re-recordable disc) DVD-R (DVD Recordable disc) Video recording format Sampling...
... jacks Digital Audio output Coaxial digital output 1 Jacks RCA jack Supplied accessories Remote control 1 dry cell batteries (AA/R6P 2 Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow 1 RF antenna cable 1 Power cable 1 Warranty card 1 Blank DVD-RW disc 1 Quick start guide 1 Operating Instructions Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to 85% (no condensation) TV format NTSC Recording Recording format DVD Video Recording DVD-VIDEO Recordable discs DVD-RW (DVD Re-recordable disc) DVD-R (DVD Recordable disc) Video recording format Sampling...
Service Manual
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... Digital Audio output Coaxial digital output 1 Jacks RCA jack Supplied accessories Remote control 1 dry cell batteries (AA/R6P 2 Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow 1 RF antenna cable 1 Power cable 1 Warranty card 1 Blank DVD-RW disc 1 Quick start guide Operating Instructions Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to 85% (no condensation) TV format NTSC Recording Recording format DVD Video Recording DVD-VIDEO Recordable discs DVD-RW (DVD Re-recordable disc) DVD-R (DVD Recordable disc) C Video recording format Sampling...
... Digital Audio output Coaxial digital output 1 Jacks RCA jack Supplied accessories Remote control 1 dry cell batteries (AA/R6P 2 Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow 1 RF antenna cable 1 Power cable 1 Warranty card 1 Blank DVD-RW disc 1 Quick start guide Operating Instructions Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to 85% (no condensation) TV format NTSC Recording Recording format DVD Video Recording DVD-VIDEO Recordable discs DVD-RW (DVD Re-recordable disc) DVD-R (DVD Recordable disc) C Video recording format Sampling...
Service Manual
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... or JCKB ASSY. 7.1.2 FIRMWAREDOWNLOADING • After Model setting/ • When NG is replaced. For DIAGNOSIS 7.1.4 SERVICE MODE #1, Version info etc #2, Simple Err Rate Mesurement #3, LD degration Judge in SERVICE MODE 7.1.3 CPRM ID NUMBER AND DATA SETTING • When flashing "CPRM" on June 2005. display. • After the MAIN ASSY or DRIVE ASSY is displayed for the version info screen in ATA/ATAPI Debug • To...
... or JCKB ASSY. 7.1.2 FIRMWAREDOWNLOADING • After Model setting/ • When NG is replaced. For DIAGNOSIS 7.1.4 SERVICE MODE #1, Version info etc #2, Simple Err Rate Mesurement #3, LD degration Judge in SERVICE MODE 7.1.3 CPRM ID NUMBER AND DATA SETTING • When flashing "CPRM" on June 2005. display. • After the MAIN ASSY or DRIVE ASSY is displayed for the version info screen in ATA/ATAPI Debug • To...
Service Manual
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... power on, the following screen is on TV monitor. Input No. Remote control unit for servicing, and then confirm the Model Name " DVR-231/KU/CA ". Press and hold 7 (STOP) key and press (STANDBY/ON) key on the front panel.) The recorder turns off with all its factory settings. (Make sure that you obtain the customer's consent beforehand. D 4 Press [ESC] then [DISP] keys by using the remote control unit for service. [Recorder's Model Setting] Input the number using...
... power on, the following screen is on TV monitor. Input No. Remote control unit for servicing, and then confirm the Model Name " DVR-231/KU/CA ". Press and hold 7 (STOP) key and press (STANDBY/ON) key on the front panel.) The recorder turns off with all its factory settings. (Make sure that you obtain the customer's consent beforehand. D 4 Press [ESC] then [DISP] keys by using the remote control unit for service. [Recorder's Model Setting] Input the number using...
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... selection screen of 232C to be used] [Connection] • PC with serial port Connect as [start] [Program] [EMMA2RL Turnkey Image Tools] [Image Updater]. [Download Procedures] 1 Connect the 232C I /F B • Download program (Image Updater) (*) • Firmware (*) This program must be matched. 2. 1 2 3 4 2. Exe of the unit may be installed in advance. When the main board is replaced, the firmware versions for windows 2000/XP.) 4 When the installation is installed by pushing "Stop" button. 0 Unplug the power cable...
... selection screen of 232C to be used] [Connection] • PC with serial port Connect as [start] [Program] [EMMA2RL Turnkey Image Tools] [Image Updater]. [Download Procedures] 1 Connect the 232C I /F B • Download program (Image Updater) (*) • Firmware (*) This program must be matched. 2. 1 2 3 4 2. Exe of the unit may be installed in advance. When the main board is replaced, the firmware versions for windows 2000/XP.) 4 When the installation is installed by pushing "Stop" button. 0 Unplug the power cable...