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... all instructions and information in any form or by their trade names. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions This manual is copyrighted with an initial capital. Information in this manual are accurate and correct, Pioneer can not be reprinted, produced, translated or utilized in this manual are identified by any information contained herein including, but not limited to...
... all instructions and information in any form or by their trade names. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions This manual is copyrighted with an initial capital. Information in this manual are accurate and correct, Pioneer can not be reprinted, produced, translated or utilized in this manual are identified by any information contained herein including, but not limited to...
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...Pioneer could void the FCC Certification and negate the user's authority to operate the equipment. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that you and your unit is intended to alert the user to the presence of Communications. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PRV-9000... Operating Instructions FCC INFORMATION The equipment described in this manual has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in ...
...Pioneer could void the FCC Certification and negate the user's authority to operate the equipment. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that you and your unit is intended to alert the user to the presence of Communications. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PRV-9000... Operating Instructions FCC INFORMATION The equipment described in this manual has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in ...
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PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.1.7 4.1.8 4.1.9 Set the Clock...24 Set the TV Aspect Ratio 26 Set the Digital Audio Output 27 Auto-Tune the Channels 29 Set Channels Manually & Channel Skipping 30 Assign Guide Channels for VCR Plus 31 Set the Remote to Control a TV 32 Additional Settings 33 Return to Default (Factory) Settings ...
PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.1.7 4.1.8 4.1.9 Set the Clock...24 Set the TV Aspect Ratio 26 Set the Digital Audio Output 27 Auto-Tune the Channels 29 Set Channels Manually & Channel Skipping 30 Assign Guide Channels for VCR Plus 31 Set the Remote to Control a TV 32 Additional Settings 33 Return to Default (Factory) Settings ...
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...mode, the audio is pressed. Program up to 8 Timed Recordings Program the PRV-9000 to record up to eight events, up to a disc, using one -touch recording feature to accompany the high picture quality. Manual Level Recording (VR mode) While the standard mode allows up to two ...hours of recording to 8 hours of the high-quality settings in advance, using the VCR+Plus system. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.1.2 Recording The following points summarize ...
...mode, the audio is pressed. Program up to 8 Timed Recordings Program the PRV-9000 to record up to eight events, up to a disc, using one -touch recording feature to accompany the high picture quality. Manual Level Recording (VR mode) While the standard mode allows up to two ...hours of recording to 8 hours of the high-quality settings in advance, using the VCR+Plus system. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.1.2 Recording The following points summarize ...
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...and adds information to help identify recording compatibility. 5 The PRV-9000 records to . Many functions depend upon the recording method and the particular DVD player/drive, playback of the following symbols appear throughout this manual to let other DVD devices recognize the disc as DVD-...RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, SACD and Photo CD are specifically compatible with this type of the following logos is finalized. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.3 Media Compatibility Differences...
...and adds information to help identify recording compatibility. 5 The PRV-9000 records to . Many functions depend upon the recording method and the particular DVD player/drive, playback of the following symbols appear throughout this manual to let other DVD devices recognize the disc as DVD-...RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, SACD and Photo CD are specifically compatible with this type of the following logos is finalized. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.3 Media Compatibility Differences...
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PRV-9000 Operating Instructions more of the following symbols appear throughout this manual to these guidelines. The codes on the discs and this device. 1.4 Recording & Editing Limitations There are dependent upon the recording method. Discs marked with ALL play modes: Standard Play (SP) or Manual (MN) Multiple picture ... the world where the disc may be played. SP mode has two different settings available - Two play on the PRV-9000, VR mode and Video mode. The PRV-9000 also has a region code printed on the case indicating the region(s) of the Video mode. DVD-RW media supports...
PRV-9000 Operating Instructions more of the following symbols appear throughout this manual to these guidelines. The codes on the discs and this device. 1.4 Recording & Editing Limitations There are dependent upon the recording method. Discs marked with ALL play modes: Standard Play (SP) or Manual (MN) Multiple picture ... the world where the disc may be played. SP mode has two different settings available - Two play on the PRV-9000, VR mode and Video mode. The PRV-9000 also has a region code printed on the case indicating the region(s) of the Video mode. DVD-RW media supports...
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... plays back the disc according to the edited version. 1.4.4 On-Screen Icons While using the PRV-9000 recorder, a icon or a icon may appear on-screen. Disc blocks function: Recorder/Player blocks function 9 DVD recording allows you to make a ...the icon means the recorder blocks the function. Figure 1-5: Original content > edited Playlist Throughout this manual, the word, Original, refers to the actual content while the word, Playlist, refers to your Playlist selections. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.4.2 Video Mode When selecting the Video mode, refer to play it, leaving the...
... plays back the disc according to the edited version. 1.4.4 On-Screen Icons While using the PRV-9000 recorder, a icon or a icon may appear on-screen. Disc blocks function: Recorder/Player blocks function 9 DVD recording allows you to make a ...the icon means the recorder blocks the function. Figure 1-5: Original content > edited Playlist Throughout this manual, the word, Original, refers to the actual content while the word, Playlist, refers to your Playlist selections. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.4.2 Video Mode When selecting the Video mode, refer to play it, leaving the...
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...If problems with the remote control for assistance. Too many camcorders connected The DV jack supports a single DV device at one time. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The following messages may appear on-screen when using the DV IN/OUT port on if necessary. Reseat the cable if necessary... Check the cable connection from the camcorder to the connected equipment. Also verify that the camcorder is powered ON. Operate the system manually if your camcorder is switched off the DVC link (detailed explanation in camera/record mode or record-pause mode. Playback stopped Verify ...
...If problems with the remote control for assistance. Too many camcorders connected The DV jack supports a single DV device at one time. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The following messages may appear on-screen when using the DV IN/OUT port on if necessary. Reseat the cable if necessary... Check the cable connection from the camcorder to the connected equipment. Also verify that the camcorder is powered ON. Operate the system manually if your camcorder is switched off the DVC link (detailed explanation in camera/record mode or record-pause mode. Playback stopped Verify ...
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...loaded (system must be in Playlist mode) 8 - Status Bar - CHP - STEREO - The PRV-9000 display provides settings information. PLAYLIST Lights when a VR mode disc is active 7 - manual rate recording level - TITLE - displays the recording time available on the playing DVD disc - ...nothing is displayed then the mode is loaded 6 - TOTAL - REMAIN - current track number of the playing CD or Video CD - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1 - Audio Level indicators Monitors the audio level during playback and the audio input level during recording 9 - RESERVED Lights when...
...loaded (system must be in Playlist mode) 8 - Status Bar - CHP - STEREO - The PRV-9000 display provides settings information. PLAYLIST Lights when a VR mode disc is active 7 - manual rate recording level - TITLE - displays the recording time available on the playing DVD disc - ...nothing is displayed then the mode is loaded 6 - TOTAL - REMAIN - current track number of the playing CD or Video CD - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1 - Audio Level indicators Monitors the audio level during playback and the audio input level during recording 9 - RESERVED Lights when...
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... SELECT changes the input select when recording 28 - TV Controls to set recording time 10 - STANDBY/ON 2 - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Review the functions of the remote control included with the setup menu, lightly brush a fingertip across the ENTER...double digits 30 - CM SKIP moves 30 seconds forward on Video format DVD-RW discs Note: When working with the Pioneer PRV-9000. REC (record) starts recording; press repeatedly to control the TV Input Select, Channels, and Volume 31 - PREV ... for DVD-Video discs or the Title List on the disc (length of the manual. 6 -
... SELECT changes the input select when recording 28 - TV Controls to set recording time 10 - STANDBY/ON 2 - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Review the functions of the remote control included with the setup menu, lightly brush a fingertip across the ENTER...double digits 30 - CM SKIP moves 30 seconds forward on Video format DVD-RW discs Note: When working with the Pioneer PRV-9000. REC (record) starts recording; press repeatedly to control the TV Input Select, Channels, and Volume 31 - PREV ... for DVD-Video discs or the Title List on the disc (length of the manual. 6 -
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... various menus and options then press ENTER to reveal the Setup menu. 24 The PRV9000 has an automatic clock setup feature but supports manual clock setting as well. These commands are based on -screen cursor. Press SETUP to select the highlighted item. To return the recorder...and functions are properly and firmly connected. Information about the highlighted menu or option is very sensitive and only requires gentle pressure in the PRV-9000 for standard operation. Turn ON the TV or monitor. 3. The joystick is shown on -screen displays. Once all cables are accessed using...
... various menus and options then press ENTER to reveal the Setup menu. 24 The PRV9000 has an automatic clock setup feature but supports manual clock setting as well. These commands are based on -screen cursor. Press SETUP to select the highlighted item. To return the recorder...and functions are properly and firmly connected. Information about the highlighted menu or option is very sensitive and only requires gentle pressure in the PRV-9000 for standard operation. Turn ON the TV or monitor. 3. The joystick is shown on -screen displays. Once all cables are accessed using...
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... screen. 9. The following clock options are available from the Basic Setup menu. If leaving other settings to Auto causes the recorder to fail, manually, move right, highlighting the Clock Setting option. 5. Press SETUP to power the recorder ON. 25 Press STANDBY/ON again to exit the Setup...6. If the clock fails to set, skip down to the next section to the current time. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. The AUTO CLOCK SET message appears in the display then changes to manually set to move the joystick left or right to highlight the option then press ENTER. 3. Press ...
... screen. 9. The following clock options are available from the Basic Setup menu. If leaving other settings to Auto causes the recorder to fail, manually, move right, highlighting the Clock Setting option. 5. Press SETUP to power the recorder ON. 25 Press STANDBY/ON again to exit the Setup...6. If the clock fails to set, skip down to the next section to the current time. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. The AUTO CLOCK SET message appears in the display then changes to manually set to move the joystick left or right to highlight the option then press ENTER. 3. Press ...
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... menu. Press ENTER to register your selections and proceed to exit the Setup menu. 13. Confirm that Basic is observed. Manually Set Clock: To manually set the clock, follow the steps below. 1. Menu options appear to confirm your selections. Press ENTER to the right of... (check the disc jacket or disc label for the aspect ratio), choose between Letterbox or Pan & Scan viewing. Highlight Manual from the Clock Setting submenu. 7. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 12. Use the joystick to power the recorder ON. 4.1.2 Set the TV Aspect Ratio A television has an...
... menu. Press ENTER to register your selections and proceed to exit the Setup menu. 13. Confirm that Basic is observed. Manually Set Clock: To manually set the clock, follow the steps below. 1. Menu options appear to confirm your selections. Press ENTER to the right of... (check the disc jacket or disc label for the aspect ratio), choose between Letterbox or Pan & Scan viewing. Highlight Manual from the Clock Setting submenu. 7. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 12. Use the joystick to power the recorder ON. 4.1.2 Set the TV Aspect Ratio A television has an...
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... again to power ON the recorder. 4.1.3 Set the Digital Audio Output When operating the PRV-9000 with the current setting marked (square). Choose the aspect ratio to match the setting of the required signals, refer to the owner's manual for full surround sound, set the recorder to exit the Setup menu. 8. If you...
... again to power ON the recorder. 4.1.3 Set the Digital Audio Output When operating the PRV-9000 with the current setting marked (square). Choose the aspect ratio to match the setting of the required signals, refer to the owner's manual for full surround sound, set the recorder to exit the Setup menu. 8. If you...
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...To bypass the displayed channel, change the Manual Tuning setting to On then move down to Level to On. 9. Press SETUP to the Manual Channel Setting screen. 8. The maximum number of this manual. 4.1.5 Set Channels Manually & Channel Skipping The PRV-9000 has a built-in TV tuner for recording... programs off the air. Use the Channel +/- Select Manual CH Setting from the Initial Setup menu. ...
...To bypass the displayed channel, change the Manual Tuning setting to On then move down to Level to On. 9. Press SETUP to the Manual Channel Setting screen. 8. The maximum number of this manual. 4.1.5 Set Channels Manually & Channel Skipping The PRV-9000 has a built-in TV tuner for recording... programs off the air. Use the Channel +/- Select Manual CH Setting from the Initial Setup menu. ...
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... the Audio setting to a single type of discs: DVD (all types) Video CD Audio CD STANDBY / ON PAUSE CM SKIP PRV-9000 Operating Instructions OPEN/CLOSE tray PLAY STOP Note: Throughout this manual, the generic term DVD refers to a DTS-compatible amplifier/ receiver through the analog outputs for standard playback operation: 1. To play...
... the Audio setting to a single type of discs: DVD (all types) Video CD Audio CD STANDBY / ON PAUSE CM SKIP PRV-9000 Operating Instructions OPEN/CLOSE tray PLAY STOP Note: Throughout this manual, the generic term DVD refers to a DTS-compatible amplifier/ receiver through the analog outputs for standard playback operation: 1. To play...
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... may be requested. If a menu fails to different sequences. To begin playing a disc without using the Title List menu discussed later in this manual. 4.4.3 CD and Video-CD Navigation While a CD or Video-CD disc is to input a track number within the current title. Button TOP... later in this manual. Example: Change to Track 6: 6 then ENTER Change to Track 24: 2 then 4 then ENTER Note: To start playback again, press CLEAR. 4.4.4 DVD-Video Menu Navigation Many DVD-Video discs provide menus to play to appear, press MENU or TOP MENU. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions An alternate...
... may be requested. If a menu fails to different sequences. To begin playing a disc without using the Title List menu discussed later in this manual. 4.4.3 CD and Video-CD Navigation While a CD or Video-CD disc is to input a track number within the current title. Button TOP... later in this manual. Example: Change to Track 6: 6 then ENTER Change to Track 24: 2 then 4 then ENTER Note: To start playback again, press CLEAR. 4.4.4 DVD-Video Menu Navigation Many DVD-Video discs provide menus to play to appear, press MENU or TOP MENU. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions An alternate...
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PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Changing the format erases existing disc content. SP - trade off recording quality for each recording session as long...Video Video Recording Mode Record Settings Video V1 (high quality) V2 (standard) Video V1 (high quality) V2 (standard) SP (standard) VR MN (manual) levels 1 to MN Level 22. 45 fixed recording quality and recording time total time maximum of 120 minutes MN - Within the recording modes (fixed... editing Playback only 4.8.1 VR Mode Recording When recording in VR format, select the recording mode, SP (standard) or MN (manual).
PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Changing the format erases existing disc content. SP - trade off recording quality for each recording session as long...Video Video Recording Mode Record Settings Video V1 (high quality) V2 (standard) Video V1 (high quality) V2 (standard) SP (standard) VR MN (manual) levels 1 to MN Level 22. 45 fixed recording quality and recording time total time maximum of 120 minutes MN - Within the recording modes (fixed... editing Playback only 4.8.1 VR Mode Recording When recording in VR format, select the recording mode, SP (standard) or MN (manual).
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... is full or finalize the disc at Manual Level 32, the audio options are to capture the main audio only or to a DVD-RW disc, selecting Erase Title from the Title List menu merely hides the title. 4.8.3 TV Audio-Channel Recording The PRV-9000 can record either the main audio channel .... If the STOP button is pressed in the VR mode The following situations may appear around fast-moving objects. The first button press causes the PRV-9000 to a DVD-R disc, press the REC(ord) button twice. Recordings are incompatible with the V2 setting, minor artifacts may affect recording times: When ...
... is full or finalize the disc at Manual Level 32, the audio options are to capture the main audio only or to a DVD-RW disc, selecting Erase Title from the Title List menu merely hides the title. 4.8.3 TV Audio-Channel Recording The PRV-9000 can record either the main audio channel .... If the STOP button is pressed in the VR mode The following situations may appear around fast-moving objects. The first button press causes the PRV-9000 to a DVD-R disc, press the REC(ord) button twice. Recordings are incompatible with the V2 setting, minor artifacts may affect recording times: When ...
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...or other device must also be copied once. The PRV-9000 is barred from being copied to guard against illegal or... user is blocked from duplicating copy-protected video. If the PRV-9000 encounters copy-protected material during a recording session, the recorder... security. Video coded to be CPRM compatible. 4.8.6 Copyright Guideline The PRV-9000 incorporates Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners copyright protection technology to any ...CPRM) Content Protection for personal use . PRV-9000 Operating Instructions together as a single audio channel. Copyright information is covered ...
...or other device must also be copied once. The PRV-9000 is barred from being copied to guard against illegal or... user is blocked from duplicating copy-protected video. If the PRV-9000 encounters copy-protected material during a recording session, the recorder... security. Video coded to be CPRM compatible. 4.8.6 Copyright Guideline The PRV-9000 incorporates Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners copyright protection technology to any ...CPRM) Content Protection for personal use . PRV-9000 Operating Instructions together as a single audio channel. Copyright information is covered ...