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PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION...1 1.1 FEATURES ...1 1.1.1 Playback ...1 1.1.2 Recording...2 1.1.3 Video Input/Output 2 1.1.4 Editing ...3 1.1.5 Compatibility ...3 1.2 BOX CONTENTS ...3 1.2.1 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control 4 1.2.2 Using the Remote Control 4 1.3 MEDIA COMPATIBILITY ...5 1.3.1 DVD-Video Compatibility 6 1.3.2 Audio CD Compatibility 6 1.3.3 Video CD Compatibility 6 1.3.4 DVD Disc Box Information 7 1.3.5 DVD Region Codes 8 1.4 RECORDING & EDITING LIMITATIONS 8 1.4.1 VR Mode ...8 1.4.2 Video Mode...9 1.4.3 ...
PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION...1 1.1 FEATURES ...1 1.1.1 Playback ...1 1.1.2 Recording...2 1.1.3 Video Input/Output 2 1.1.4 Editing ...3 1.1.5 Compatibility ...3 1.2 BOX CONTENTS ...3 1.2.1 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control 4 1.2.2 Using the Remote Control 4 1.3 MEDIA COMPATIBILITY ...5 1.3.1 DVD-Video Compatibility 6 1.3.2 Audio CD Compatibility 6 1.3.3 Video CD Compatibility 6 1.3.4 DVD Disc Box Information 7 1.3.5 DVD Region Codes 8 1.4 RECORDING & EDITING LIMITATIONS 8 1.4.1 VR Mode ...8 1.4.2 Video Mode...9 1.4.3 ...
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vii - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.3 7.3.4 7.3.5 7.3.6 7.3.7 7.3.8 7.3.9 7.3.10 7.3.11 7.3.12 7.3.13 Create a Name For a Title 91 Create a Playlist Title 91 Copy a Playlist Title 92 Move a Title/Chapter 93 Combine Two... Lock (a.k.a. Parental Lock 111 9.2.2 On Screen Display 112 9.2.3 Angle Indicator ...112 9.2.4 Frame Search ...112 9.2.5 Navi Mark...113 9.2.6 Start Rec on DVD-R 113 9.2.7 Chapter Interval 113 9.2.8 Remote Control Set 113 10 DISC SETUP MENU ...115 10.1 BASIC DISC SETUP...115 10.1.1 Disc Timer Recording Function 116 10.1.2 Input Disc Name 116 10.1.3 Protect...
vii - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.3 7.3.4 7.3.5 7.3.6 7.3.7 7.3.8 7.3.9 7.3.10 7.3.11 7.3.12 7.3.13 Create a Name For a Title 91 Create a Playlist Title 91 Copy a Playlist Title 92 Move a Title/Chapter 93 Combine Two... Lock (a.k.a. Parental Lock 111 9.2.2 On Screen Display 112 9.2.3 Angle Indicator ...112 9.2.4 Frame Search ...112 9.2.5 Navi Mark...113 9.2.6 Start Rec on DVD-R 113 9.2.7 Chapter Interval 113 9.2.8 Remote Control Set 113 10 DISC SETUP MENU ...115 10.1 BASIC DISC SETUP...115 10.1.1 Disc Timer Recording Function 116 10.1.2 Input Disc Name 116 10.1.3 Protect...
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... included with your selected areas on the playlist are segments that were automatically inserted during recording for buying the Pioneer PRV-9000 DVD recorder. Note: Some symptoms include an unreadable TOC (Table of the playback device. 1.2 Box Contents Thank you for edits...disc content. Parts, or video scenes, inserted into the Playlist, can be played back compatible DVD players and drives. Remote control Power cord AA/R6P dry-cell batteries (2) Pioneer DVD-RW disc (blank media) Stereo Audio cable (red/white) Operating Instructions Video cable (yellow) Warranty card RF ...
... included with your selected areas on the playlist are segments that were automatically inserted during recording for buying the Pioneer PRV-9000 DVD recorder. Note: Some symptoms include an unreadable TOC (Table of the playback device. 1.2 Box Contents Thank you for edits...disc content. Parts, or video scenes, inserted into the Playlist, can be played back compatible DVD players and drives. Remote control Power cord AA/R6P dry-cell batteries (2) Pioneer DVD-RW disc (blank media) Stereo Audio cable (red/white) Operating Instructions Video cable (yellow) Warranty card RF ...
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.... Damaged batteries may leak or burst. Confirm that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the sensor on the back of operating range. Avoid using remotes for a month or more). PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Follow the directions to insert the provided batteries in to the compartment following guidelines: Avoid...
.... Damaged batteries may leak or burst. Confirm that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the sensor on the back of operating range. Avoid using remotes for a month or more). PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Follow the directions to insert the provided batteries in to the compartment following guidelines: Avoid...
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... connected The DV jack supports a single DV device at one time. Put into play or stop mode The camcorder is equipped with the remote control for operation or power problems. Try switching off Check the power on the camcorder and turn on the recorder's front panel: DV camcorder not... or video occur, read through Chapter 10: TROUBLESHOOTING for assistance. The DV camcorder does not operate Check the camcorder for the PRV-9000. If problems with the remote. Operate the system manually if your camcorder is powered ON. Do not use AV cables to connect this unit to the connected...
... connected The DV jack supports a single DV device at one time. Put into play or stop mode The camcorder is equipped with the remote control for operation or power problems. Try switching off Check the power on the camcorder and turn on the recorder's front panel: DV camcorder not... or video occur, read through Chapter 10: TROUBLESHOOTING for assistance. The DV camcorder does not operate Check the camcorder for the PRV-9000. If problems with the remote. Operate the system manually if your camcorder is powered ON. Do not use AV cables to connect this unit to the connected...
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... VCD / RW / R indicator Reveals the loaded disc's type 3- 23 Indicates the remote control mode Note: If nothing is displayed then the mode is active 7 - LOCK Lights when the content lock/parental control is 1 (default) 4 - indicates which channels are recorded/ played back when in ...the center lights up. 2 - CHP - current track number of the playing CD or Video CD - current chapter number playing from the DVD disc - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1...
... VCD / RW / R indicator Reveals the loaded disc's type 3- 23 Indicates the remote control mode Note: If nothing is displayed then the mode is active 7 - LOCK Lights when the content lock/parental control is 1 (default) 4 - indicates which channels are recorded/ played back when in ...the center lights up. 2 - CHP - current track number of the playing CD or Video CD - current chapter number playing from the DVD disc - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1...
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...a typical broadcast commercial) 8 - TOP MENU Reveals the disc 'top' menu for Video format discs 12 - Additional information regarding the remote control is available throughout this section of the manual. 6 - REC MODE switches record modes between SP and MN for VR format discs or ... Pauses playback or recording 9 - TV Controls to the previous menu/screen 7 - CHP MARK inserts a chapter mark when playing/recording a VR formatted DVDRW disc 3 - OPEN/CLOSE (tray) 17 - SUBTITLE reveals/changes the subtitles on Video format DVD-RW discs Note: When working with the Pioneer PRV-9000.
...a typical broadcast commercial) 8 - TOP MENU Reveals the disc 'top' menu for Video format discs 12 - Additional information regarding the remote control is available throughout this section of the manual. 6 - REC MODE switches record modes between SP and MN for VR format discs or ... Pauses playback or recording 9 - TV Controls to the previous menu/screen 7 - CHP MARK inserts a chapter mark when playing/recording a VR formatted DVDRW disc 3 - OPEN/CLOSE (tray) 17 - SUBTITLE reveals/changes the subtitles on Video format DVD-RW discs Note: When working with the Pioneer PRV-9000.
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.... Information about the highlighted menu or option is linked, following commands are properly and firmly connected. Press SETUP to set before using the remote control. 1. Powering ON the system: 1. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4 GETTING STARTED Before plugging in the required direction to move the on-screen cursor. Press STANDBY/ON on -screen displays. Set...
.... Information about the highlighted menu or option is linked, following commands are properly and firmly connected. Press SETUP to set before using the remote control. 1. Powering ON the system: 1. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4 GETTING STARTED Before plugging in the required direction to move the on-screen cursor. Press STANDBY/ON on -screen displays. Set...
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... aspect ratio of the picture while following the 26 Press STANDBY/ON again to the date/time submenu. 10. The previous menu appears on the remote control. 2. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 12.
... aspect ratio of the picture while following the 26 Press STANDBY/ON again to the date/time submenu. 10. The previous menu appears on the remote control. 2. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 12.
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... Philips 07 Pioneer 00, 34 RCA 01, 15, 16, 17, 18 Sanyo 14, 21 Sharp 02, 19, 27 Sony 04 Toshiba 05, 26, 30 Victor 13, 32 Zenith 03, 20 Note: If the TV maker's name is not shown on the chart, this remote is incompatible with the PRV-9000 to directly control a television, you... must set the maker code. STANDBY / ON PRV-9000 Operating Instructions SETUP Number Pad TV...
... Philips 07 Pioneer 00, 34 RCA 01, 15, 16, 17, 18 Sanyo 14, 21 Sharp 02, 19, 27 Sony 04 Toshiba 05, 26, 30 Victor 13, 32 Zenith 03, 20 Note: If the TV maker's name is not shown on the chart, this remote is incompatible with the PRV-9000 to directly control a television, you... must set the maker code. STANDBY / ON PRV-9000 Operating Instructions SETUP Number Pad TV...
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.... 3. Press the TV button to the factory (default) settings. Manipulate television controls as needed. The TV Control buttons on the television. The following chart provides a summary of the remote control) sends commands to change TV channels Note: If there are several codes for .... 4.1.9 Return to Default (Factory) Settings During certain situations, you may wish to return the recorder to check the remote's compatibility/functionality. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Press to the television or monitor. Button TV INPUT SELECT TV VOLUME TV CHANNEL Function Press to turn...
.... 3. Press the TV button to the factory (default) settings. Manipulate television controls as needed. The TV Control buttons on the television. The following chart provides a summary of the remote control) sends commands to change TV channels Note: If there are several codes for .... 4.1.9 Return to Default (Factory) Settings During certain situations, you may wish to return the recorder to check the remote's compatibility/functionality. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Press to the television or monitor. Button TV INPUT SELECT TV VOLUME TV CHANNEL Function Press to turn...
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... Channel 39 - button to scroll through 125. Smart Jog: Press the FUNCTION button until the display on the front panel. Remote Control - Press the digit 4 then press ENTER. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Follow the directions below to change the audio playback track. 34 Power ON the recorder. 2. Remove any discs left...number. All settings have returned to change the channel when a disc is not playing, use the number pad or the CHANNEL button on the remote or use the SMART JOG on the front panel clears. Press the digit 3 then the digit 9. appears in the tray. 3. Turn the...
... Channel 39 - button to scroll through 125. Smart Jog: Press the FUNCTION button until the display on the front panel. Remote Control - Press the digit 4 then press ENTER. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Follow the directions below to change the audio playback track. 34 Power ON the recorder. 2. Remove any discs left...number. All settings have returned to change the channel when a disc is not playing, use the number pad or the CHANNEL button on the remote or use the SMART JOG on the front panel clears. Press the digit 3 then the digit 9. appears in the tray. 3. Turn the...
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...: 1. To play back a DVD disc, a (function denied by the player) or a (function denied by the disc) symbol may appear on the remote control) to the tray with the label facing up the recorder. If the information pertains to playback-only DVD-Video and DVDR/RW discs. Verify that... the recorder. 4.3 Playing Discs This section explains controlling and playing the following steps are for this manual, the generic term DVD refers 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: ...
...: 1. To play back a DVD disc, a (function denied by the player) or a (function denied by the disc) symbol may appear on the remote control) to the tray with the label facing up the recorder. If the information pertains to playback-only DVD-Video and DVDR/RW discs. Verify that... the recorder. 4.3 Playing Discs This section explains controlling and playing the following steps are for this manual, the generic term DVD refers 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: ...
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...) The display shows RESUME. Smart Jog FUNCTION Number Pad Joystick / ENTER CLEAR 38 Press a second time to cancel playback. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.3.3 CD and Video-CD Playback Control The chart below reflects control options when playing back a CD disc. Button Function Starts playback (Video-CD only) If the display shows RESUME, playback starts... playback or resumes playback of the current track then to previous tracks Skips to another title, chapter or track using the number buttons on the remote control or using the Smart Jog on the front panel.
...) The display shows RESUME. Smart Jog FUNCTION Number Pad Joystick / ENTER CLEAR 38 Press a second time to cancel playback. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.3.3 CD and Video-CD Playback Control The chart below reflects control options when playing back a CD disc. Button Function Starts playback (Video-CD only) If the display shows RESUME, playback starts... playback or resumes playback of the current track then to previous tracks Skips to another title, chapter or track using the number buttons on the remote control or using the Smart Jog on the front panel.
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... the material in a professional setting. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Button RETURN Numbers Function Displays the PBC menu Selects a numbered menu option when available Displays the previous menu page if applicable Displays the next menu page if applicable 4.5 Scanning Discs During playback, use the Jog dial on the remote control to fast-scan forward or...
... the material in a professional setting. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Button RETURN Numbers Function Displays the PBC menu Selects a numbered menu option when available Displays the previous menu page if applicable Displays the next menu page if applicable 4.5 Scanning Discs During playback, use the Jog dial on the remote control to fast-scan forward or...
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PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.6 Slow-Motion Playback After pausing playback of a DVD or Video-CD disc, use the Jog dial to control the direction and speed of a disc. 2. The picture quality is shown on the display. 5. From the Remote Control: To view a video segment or disc in slow motion, follow the directions below. 1. Press the PAUSE...
PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.6 Slow-Motion Playback After pausing playback of a DVD or Video-CD disc, use the Jog dial to control the direction and speed of a disc. 2. The picture quality is shown on the display. 5. From the Remote Control: To view a video segment or disc in slow motion, follow the directions below. 1. Press the PAUSE...
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...playback. Begin playing a disc. 2. The Jog mode indicator lights. 3. Press PLAY to resume standard playback. turn clockwise Reverse motion - From the Remote Control: To view a video segment or disc frame-by-frame, follow the directions below . 1. Note: Pressing the JOG MODE button again turns OFF the... 3. Refer to the on the front of the recorder, follow the directions below . 1. Turn the Jog dial to control the frame-by -frame. * Forward frame - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions From the Front Panel: To use the Jog dial to advance/reverse frame-by -frame advance. Turn the ...
...playback. Begin playing a disc. 2. The Jog mode indicator lights. 3. Press PLAY to resume standard playback. turn clockwise Reverse motion - From the Remote Control: To view a video segment or disc frame-by-frame, follow the directions below . 1. Note: Pressing the JOG MODE button again turns OFF the... 3. Refer to the on the front of the recorder, follow the directions below . 1. Turn the Jog dial to control the frame-by -frame. * Forward frame - PRV-9000 Operating Instructions From the Front Panel: To use the Jog dial to advance/reverse frame-by -frame advance. Turn the ...
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PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.10.3 Setting the Recording Mode from the Front...the Audio Recording Level from Broadcast Television TV recording begins automatically and continues to scroll through the remote control. Monitor the audio level meter on the PRV-9000. 1. Confirm that the TV input is unavailable in Video mode and in VR mode - ... Turn the Smart Jog dial to select a rate level. 3. level 32. The steps below provide directions for controlling the recorder through recording mode options. Turn the Smart Jog dial to the end of the recorder. Press FUNCTION until...
PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.10.3 Setting the Recording Mode from the Front...the Audio Recording Level from Broadcast Television TV recording begins automatically and continues to scroll through the remote control. Monitor the audio level meter on the PRV-9000. 1. Confirm that the TV input is unavailable in Video mode and in VR mode - ... Turn the Smart Jog dial to select a rate level. 3. level 32. The steps below provide directions for controlling the recorder through recording mode options. Turn the Smart Jog dial to the end of the recorder. Press FUNCTION until...
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PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.12 Finalize a Disc Finalizing a disc seals the recording against adding additional segments or from the Setup menu. 4. Finalizing a disc recorded in the VR ... automatically creates a menu for disc finalization. 7. If disc finalization takes more than four minutes to complete, an option to cancel the procedure appears on the remote control. At four minutes before completion of time required to cancel the operation disappears. Disc format and content determines the amount of a longer project, the option...
PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.12 Finalize a Disc Finalizing a disc seals the recording against adding additional segments or from the Setup menu. 4. Finalizing a disc recorded in the VR ... automatically creates a menu for disc finalization. 7. If disc finalization takes more than four minutes to complete, an option to cancel the procedure appears on the remote control. At four minutes before completion of time required to cancel the operation disappears. Disc format and content determines the amount of a longer project, the option...
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... disallowed, either a (player) or a (disc) appears on-screen. 5.1 Disc Searches To locate a certain point or sequence on the remote control to begin operating the recorder. Press the SEARCH MODE button to the specified area of the Search options. This chapter reviews functions and abilities ... Title (DVD only) Chapter/Track Time (DVD and Video CD only) OFF 60 Continue pressing SEARCH MODE to initiate a search. 1. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5.0 OTHER PLAYBACK FEATURES In addition to the features detailed in the first chapter within this feature. Note: When playing DVD discs...
... disallowed, either a (player) or a (disc) appears on-screen. 5.1 Disc Searches To locate a certain point or sequence on the remote control to begin operating the recorder. Press the SEARCH MODE button to the specified area of the Search options. This chapter reviews functions and abilities ... Title (DVD only) Chapter/Track Time (DVD and Video CD only) OFF 60 Continue pressing SEARCH MODE to initiate a search. 1. PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5.0 OTHER PLAYBACK FEATURES In addition to the features detailed in the first chapter within this feature. Note: When playing DVD discs...