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... Recording About DVD recording 33 About HDD recording 34 Recorded audio 35 Restrictions on video recording 35 Using the built-in TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 36 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from an external component 46 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 47 Playing your recordings on other DVD...
... Recording About DVD recording 33 About HDD recording 34 Recorded audio 35 Restrictions on video recording 35 Using the built-in TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 36 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from an external component 46 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 47 Playing your recordings on other DVD...
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... files or folders 94 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 94 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 95 Editing files on the HDD 96 Printing files 98 12 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 99 Initialize settings 100 Finalize settings 100 Optimize HDD 100 Initialize HDD 101 13 The Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for... code list 128 Screen sizes and disc formats 129 Handling discs 130 Cleaning the pickup lens 130 Condensation 130 Hints on installation 131 Moving the recorder 131 Resetting the recorder 131 Specifications 132 5 En
... files or folders 94 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 94 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 95 Editing files on the HDD 96 Printing files 98 12 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 99 Initialize settings 100 Finalize settings 100 Optimize HDD 100 Initialize HDD 101 13 The Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for... code list 128 Screen sizes and disc formats 129 Handling discs 130 Cleaning the pickup lens 130 Condensation 130 Hints on installation 131 Moving the recorder 131 Resetting the recorder 131 Specifications 132 5 En
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... or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) • RF antenna cable • Power cable WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other...more. This can interfere with each battery match the indications in the battery compartment. 7 m • Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to Recorder 1. 01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start What's in the box Please confirm that the following : • Don't mix new and ...
... or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) • RF antenna cable • Power cable WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other...more. This can interfere with each battery match the indications in the battery compartment. 7 m • Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to Recorder 1. 01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start What's in the box Please confirm that the following : • Don't mix new and ...
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.... * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not play DVDs recorded under the following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with this recorder using ver. 1.1 discs. However, this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using the remote sensor of DVD recorders and DVD writers may not play . Romeo and Joliet file systems...
.... * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not play DVDs recorded under the following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with this recorder using ver. 1.1 discs. However, this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using the remote sensor of DVD recorders and DVD writers may not play . Romeo and Joliet file systems...
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...). *3 Erasable, but free space does not increase. *4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use . Marks used in this manual Logos HDD HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD +RW DVDRAM DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) *2 DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM *13, 16 Re-recordable/ ì Erasable Editing of recorded ì programmes Recording of Copy- ì once protected material Playback in other makers may become unusable when...
...). *3 Erasable, but free space does not increase. *4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use . Marks used in this manual Logos HDD HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD +RW DVDRAM DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) *2 DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM *13, 16 Re-recordable/ ì Erasable Editing of recorded ì programmes Recording of Copy- ì once protected material Playback in other makers may become unusable when...
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... information on a single side, giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of which contains DVD content -video, Audio and Video CD/Super VCD) • Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only audio, etc. -while the other DVD recorders/players, you must finalize them. (Note that some disc types...discs: Video CD Super Video CD (Super VCD) • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 4x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to DVD, this recorder is a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc: The DVD side of disc types (media) and formats. Note however that some DVD recorders/players...
... information on a single side, giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of which contains DVD content -video, Audio and Video CD/Super VCD) • Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only audio, etc. -while the other DVD recorders/players, you must finalize them. (Note that some disc types...discs: Video CD Super Video CD (Super VCD) • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 4x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to DVD, this recorder is a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc: The DVD side of disc types (media) and formats. Note however that some DVD recorders/players...
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... Audio content. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are playable) WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) compatibility This recorder can play DivX video files burned on this recorder. • File structure: Up to burning, keep in alphabetical order. • Official DivX® Certified product.... or help files that by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be played in mind that came with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) • DRM (Digital Rights Management)1 file playback: No...
... Audio content. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are playable) WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) compatibility This recorder can play DivX video files burned on this recorder. • File structure: Up to burning, keep in alphabetical order. • Official DivX® Certified product.... or help files that by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be played in mind that came with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) • DRM (Digital Rights Management)1 file playback: No...
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...DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for this recorder, the message Authorization Error is shown on-screen and you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using a personal computer may only be playable a fixed number of plays is displayed and the content will not play. • Resetting the recorder... you start 01 DivX® VOD content DivX In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this recorder, you first need to register the recorder with this recorder. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for example, content that contains...
...DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for this recorder, the message Authorization Error is shown on-screen and you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using a personal computer may only be playable a fixed number of plays is displayed and the content will not play. • Resetting the recorder... you start 01 DivX® VOD content DivX In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this recorder, you first need to register the recorder with this recorder. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for example, content that contains...
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DVD-Video Commercially produced DVD, finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW. Before you start 01 Symbols used in this manual The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type of disc. DVD (Video) Video mode DVD-R/-RW (unfinalized) DVD (VR) VR mode DVD-R/-RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD-RAM CD Audio CD Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX A L L Super VCD WMA or MP3 files DivX files All of the above 13 En
DVD-Video Commercially produced DVD, finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW. Before you start 01 Symbols used in this manual The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type of disc. DVD (Video) Video mode DVD-R/-RW (unfinalized) DVD (VR) VR mode DVD-R/-RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD-RAM CD Audio CD Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX A L L Super VCD WMA or MP3 files DivX files All of the above 13 En
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... a TV or monitor with a component video input. 8 OUTPUT 1 Stereo analog audio, video and S-video outputs for connection to your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal...
... a TV or monitor with a component video input. 8 OUTPUT 1 Stereo analog audio, video and S-video outputs for connection to your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal...
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composite and S-video), especially suitable for connecting a digital camera, keyboard or other USB device. Left side: DV IN USB 11 12 13 11 DV IN A DV input i.LINK ... a PictBridgecompatible printer or PC. 13 USB port (Type A) USB port for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc. 15 En Right side: INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO 14 14 INPUT 2 Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; Connections 02 Front panel connections On the front panel there is a flip-down cover that hides more connections.
composite and S-video), especially suitable for connecting a digital camera, keyboard or other USB device. Left side: DV IN USB 11 12 13 11 DV IN A DV input i.LINK ... a PictBridgecompatible printer or PC. 13 USB port (Type A) USB port for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc. 15 En Right side: INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO 14 14 INPUT 2 Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; Connections 02 Front panel connections On the front panel there is a flip-down cover that hides more connections.
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Make sure you match up (red/white for the right/left and right outputs with copy protection technology. To audio/video input TV 16 En Important • This recorder is equipped with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. 5 Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using AV cables, as...TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that allows you to record TV programmes on both this recorder and your VCR. Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. It is colour-coded to help you match them up the left audio connections and yellow for...
Make sure you match up (red/white for the right/left and right outputs with copy protection technology. To audio/video input TV 16 En Important • This recorder is equipped with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. 5 Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using AV cables, as...TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that allows you to record TV programmes on both this recorder and your VCR. Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. It is colour-coded to help you match them up the left audio connections and yellow for...
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... (or other types of the picture. The main difference between them is the quality of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. See also Component Video Out on page 106 for how to set up the component video output for connection to TVs, monitors, VCRs or other equipment. • Use an...
... (or other types of the picture. The main difference between them is the quality of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. See also Component Video Out on page 106 for how to set up the component video output for connection to TVs, monitors, VCRs or other equipment. • Use an...
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... channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite receiver and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from this recorder. 3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables. 02 Connections Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If...
... channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite receiver and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from this recorder. 3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables. 02 Connections Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If...
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... TV 1 Connect RF antenna cables as supplied). Important • Do not connect this recorder 'through' your TV using a set of A/V cables. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of A/V cables (as shown. En This enables you to watch one...
... TV 1 Connect RF antenna cables as supplied). Important • Do not connect this recorder 'through' your TV using a set of A/V cables. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of A/V cables (as shown. En This enables you to watch one...
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... your AV amp/receiver doesn't have an coaxial digital input, but has a optical type, converter boxes that convert from your speakers if the recorder is not set of audio/video inputs on your AV amp/receiver. 3 Use an coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack...
... your AV amp/receiver doesn't have an coaxial digital input, but has a optical type, converter boxes that convert from your speakers if the recorder is not set of audio/video inputs on your AV amp/receiver. 3 Use an coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack...
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...output). • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may not be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both video and audio on a single digital connection for correct ...the supplied manual for more information. Consult your connected component is only compatible with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as Linear PCM (DTS audio is generally automatic. When connected to ...
...output). • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may not be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both video and audio on a single digital connection for correct ...the supplied manual for more information. Consult your connected component is only compatible with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as Linear PCM (DTS audio is generally automatic. When connected to ...
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...audio. If you experience any problems, turn the HDMI control for all connected units ON and check the video output from this unit. • You cannot use the Auto Start Recording function (see Switching on and setting up to five gigabits per second (Dual Link), one connector (... starting playback. Unified language function By receiving language information from off , you have this unit turn the power to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with a plasma television. Auto-select function You can be received only when...
...audio. If you experience any problems, turn the HDMI control for all connected units ON and check the video output from this unit. • You cannot use the Auto Start Recording function (see Switching on and setting up to five gigabits per second (Dual Link), one connector (... starting playback. Unified language function By receiving language information from off , you have this unit turn the power to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with a plasma television. Auto-select function You can be received only when...
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...VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (Front panel) 1 2 To audio/video input Analog camcorder From audio/video output VCR 1 Connect a set of inputs on this recorder to your VCR or camcorder. • You can use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock) on page 45), this unit can still be controlled by Pioneer... the left (white) audio jack to record tapes from this recorder. STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB DV IN OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC From DV ...
...VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (Front panel) 1 2 To audio/video input Analog camcorder From audio/video output VCR 1 Connect a set of inputs on this recorder to your VCR or camcorder. • You can use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock) on page 45), this unit can still be controlled by Pioneer... the left (white) audio jack to record tapes from this recorder. STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB DV IN OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC From DV ...
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... instructions that although multi-slot card readers can be read another card, remove all the cards and insert the card to be used , the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted. In this case, try unplugging some devices. • If the power delivered through a hub is...if too many devices are connected to maximum 4000 files. To read again. STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC USB (Type B) USB USB (Type A) USB PictBridge-compatible Printer ...
... instructions that although multi-slot card readers can be read another card, remove all the cards and insert the card to be used , the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted. In this case, try unplugging some devices. • If the power delivered through a hub is...if too many devices are connected to maximum 4000 files. To read again. STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC USB (Type B) USB USB (Type A) USB PictBridge-compatible Printer ...