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... to a wall or ceiling. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is equipped with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the operating instructions should be sure the antenna or cable system is left un-used replacement parts specified by the product manufacturer...
... to a wall or ceiling. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is equipped with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the operating instructions should be sure the antenna or cable system is left un-used replacement parts specified by the product manufacturer...
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... The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 95 Basic settings 95 Tuner settings 97 Video In / Out settings 98 Audio In settings 99 Audio Out settings 100 Language settings 101 Recording settings 103 Playback settings 104 14 Additional information Resetting the recorder 108 Setting up the remote to control your TV 108 Screen sizes and disc formats 109 Troubleshooting 110 Frequently asked questions 112 About DV 113 Manual recording modes 114 Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users 114 Language code list 115...
... The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 95 Basic settings 95 Tuner settings 97 Video In / Out settings 98 Audio In settings 99 Audio Out settings 100 Language settings 101 Recording settings 103 Playback settings 104 14 Additional information Resetting the recorder 108 Setting up the remote to control your TV 108 Screen sizes and disc formats 109 Troubleshooting 110 Frequently asked questions 112 About DV 113 Manual recording modes 114 Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users 114 Language code list 115...
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... hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too. *1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are displayed for ease of video (in EP mode using the VCR Plus+® system* for compatibility with the latest information. • Home Menu The Home Menu gives you on -screen Disc Navigator makes finding your TV or monitor. Set the channel to record and the recording quality, then graphically set a timer recording for a program...
... hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too. *1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are displayed for ease of video (in EP mode using the VCR Plus+® system* for compatibility with the latest information. • Home Menu The Home Menu gives you on -screen Disc Navigator makes finding your TV or monitor. Set the channel to record and the recording quality, then graphically set a timer recording for a program...
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...; Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD player Video mode Discs recorded using one currently on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you otherwise have a legal right to payment of damages and other set top box connected to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC inputs of this recorder, you can jump right to the part of a TV program which you don't want to watch . This makes it...
...; Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD player Video mode Discs recorded using one currently on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you otherwise have a legal right to payment of damages and other set top box connected to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC inputs of this recorder, you can jump right to the part of a TV program which you don't want to watch . This makes it...
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... Pioneer component using remotes for more . • When disposing of used for different devices can control this unit. • Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote. • When the batteries run down or you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) • RF antenna cable • Power cable • These operating instructions • Warranty card...
... Pioneer component using remotes for more . • When disposing of used for different devices can control this unit. • Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote. • When the batteries run down or you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) • RF antenna cable • Power cable • These operating instructions • Warranty card...
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... mode (UDF format) are specifically compatible with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using a personal computer may not be used for the recorder to as DVD-Video discs. The most important difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? VR (Video Recording) mode is a special mode designed for manufacturers of DVD playback equipment, and there is that this manual, you will play and when to other hand, Video mode discs are playable in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Supporting playback...
... mode (UDF format) are specifically compatible with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using a personal computer may not be used for the recorder to as DVD-Video discs. The most important difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? VR (Video Recording) mode is a special mode designed for manufacturers of DVD playback equipment, and there is that this manual, you will play and when to other hand, Video mode discs are playable in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Supporting playback...
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.../UHF OUTPUT 1 R L OUT IN R L INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT 2 AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL CONTROL DIGITAL OUT AC IN 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the VHF/UHF IN jack on this recorder. 2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the VHF/UHF OUT jack on this recorder to record TV programs on your TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make...
.../UHF OUTPUT 1 R L OUT IN R L INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT 2 AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL CONTROL DIGITAL OUT AC IN 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the VHF/UHF IN jack on this recorder. 2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the VHF/UHF OUT jack on this recorder to record TV programs on your TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make...
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... DVD is selected for recording/playback. 4 PL (page 76, 82) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. 5 PM Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display. 6 2 3 (page 96) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1). 7 REM Lights when the character display is showing the remaining available recording time. 8 (page 98) Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan. 9V Lights...
... DVD is selected for recording/playback. 4 PL (page 76, 82) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. 5 PM Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display. 6 2 3 (page 96) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1). 7 REM Lights when the character display is showing the remaining available recording time. 8 (page 98) Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan. 9V Lights...
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... can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock SAeutto Channel Setting Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Antenna Remote Control Set Cable Setup Mavigator Do not set the video input to this recorder. 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or the front panel to select English or French as the OSD, subtitle, audio, and DVD menu language, then press ENTER. Getting started 04 Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting...
... can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock SAeutto Channel Setting Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Antenna Remote Control Set Cable Setup Mavigator Do not set the video input to this recorder. 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or the front panel to select English or French as the OSD, subtitle, audio, and DVD menu language, then press ENTER. Getting started 04 Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting...
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.... Set 'Clock Set CH' to the channel preset number that the time has been set your area are currently using daylight saving time. 04 Getting started After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts automatic tuning. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock STeVt Screen Size Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Wide (16:9) Remote Control Set Standard (4:3) Setup Mavigator Use the / (cursor up /down ) then use these signals to set , select Next to change the...
.... Set 'Clock Set CH' to the channel preset number that the time has been set your area are currently using daylight saving time. 04 Getting started After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts automatic tuning. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock STeVt Screen Size Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Wide (16:9) Remote Control Set Standard (4:3) Setup Mavigator Use the / (cursor up /down ) then use these signals to set , select Next to change the...
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... DVD buttons (remote control and front panel) are used to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for TV broadcasts. • Manual channel setting - HDD DVD 27 En Getting started 04 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select Compatible, Not Compatible, or Don't Know, then press ENTER. • Note that progressive scan video is compatible with. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock SAeVt Amp Compatibility Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Dolby Digital Remote Control Set Dolby Digital...
... DVD buttons (remote control and front panel) are used to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for TV broadcasts. • Manual channel setting - HDD DVD 27 En Getting started 04 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select Compatible, Not Compatible, or Don't Know, then press ENTER. • Note that progressive scan video is compatible with. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock SAeVt Amp Compatibility Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Dolby Digital Remote Control Set Dolby Digital...
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... (for a DVD timer recording) there is no other operation is started after six hours of six hours. If you set the picture quality/recording time. • See Setting the picture quality/recording time on -screen and in advance. Important • A timer recording can also use the Auto Replace Recording feature to a month in the front panel display. buttons on the front panel to select the channel number. 3 Use the REC MODE button to set a timer recording to record to DVD but...
... (for a DVD timer recording) there is no other operation is started after six hours of six hours. If you set the picture quality/recording time. • See Setting the picture quality/recording time on -screen and in advance. Important • A timer recording can also use the Auto Replace Recording feature to a month in the front panel display. buttons on the front panel to select the channel number. 3 Use the REC MODE button to set a timer recording to record to DVD but...
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... from DISC 1 to DISC 99. NO P Q R S T U VWX Y Z ( ) : ; AA A A A AÆ ç E E E E I I I I J KLM . , ? ! Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record Basic settings Input Disc Name VR mode Video mode When you display disc information on-screen. 1 Select 'Input Disc Name' from the Home menu: • Press HOME MENU and select 'Disc Setup'. 11 The Disc Setup menu Chapter 11 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can use the Input Disc Name function to change the default disc name...
... from DISC 1 to DISC 99. NO P Q R S T U VWX Y Z ( ) : ; AA A A A AÆ ç E E E E I I I I J KLM . , ? ! Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record Basic settings Input Disc Name VR mode Video mode When you display disc information on-screen. 1 Select 'Input Disc Name' from the Home menu: • Press HOME MENU and select 'Disc Setup'. 11 The Disc Setup menu Chapter 11 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can use the Input Disc Name function to change the default disc name...
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...En Off Use the / (cursor up/down ) then use any of inactivity. Select Auto to set the clock automatically or Manual to set the clock automatically. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Setting Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Navigator Auto Manual • Auto clock setting Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. The clock can set various recorder options for the Setup Navigator, menu screens are broadcasting time signals, you can be changed when the...
...En Off Use the / (cursor up/down ) then use any of inactivity. Select Auto to set the clock automatically or Manual to set the clock automatically. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Setting Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Navigator Auto Manual • Auto clock setting Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. The clock can set various recorder options for the Setup Navigator, menu screens are broadcasting time signals, you can be changed when the...
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... you switch the Line Input System setting the Copy List is shown in standby. Change to Off to 525 System. After selecting a new recorder ID, you change the remote to Off, the display still lights dimly in the room. 13 The Initial Setup menu Input Line System • Default setting: 525 System Front Panel Display • Default setting: On Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Setting Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup...
... you switch the Line Input System setting the Copy List is shown in standby. Change to Off to 525 System. After selecting a new recorder ID, you change the remote to Off, the display still lights dimly in the room. 13 The Initial Setup menu Input Line System • Default setting: 525 System Front Panel Display • Default setting: On Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Setting Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup...
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... connection to the 'standard definition' output (Interlace). This has priority over the setting you like on playback. 99 En This recorder is not compatible with progressive-scan video, you will not be recorded and you can choose to record either the L (left), or the R (right) audio channel. The Initial Setup menu 13 Important If you switch to Progressive when using a TV that is compatible with the following Pioneer displays...
... connection to the 'standard definition' output (Interlace). This has priority over the setting you like on playback. 99 En This recorder is not compatible with progressive-scan video, you will not be recorded and you can choose to record either the L (left), or the R (right) audio channel. The Initial Setup menu 13 Important If you switch to Progressive when using a TV that is compatible with the following Pioneer displays...
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... using the full screen area. DVD-RW Auto Init. • Default setting: VR Mode When you load a new, blank DVD-RW disc the recorder automatically initializes it before you change this setting the Copy List is started every 10 minutes on the screen, you want it for VR mode or Video mode recording. VR Mode Video Mode Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback TV Screen Size Still Picture Seamless Playback Parental Lock Angle Indicator Field Frame Auto The recorder uses...
... using the full screen area. DVD-RW Auto Init. • Default setting: VR Mode When you load a new, blank DVD-RW disc the recorder automatically initializes it before you change this setting the Copy List is started every 10 minutes on the screen, you want it for VR mode or Video mode recording. VR Mode Video Mode Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback TV Screen Size Still Picture Seamless Playback Parental Lock Angle Indicator Field Frame Auto The recorder uses...
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... Indicator Change Password Change Level Country Code 2 Use number buttons to select a new parental lock level. Parental Lock : Change Level 1 Select 'Change Level'. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback TV ScreCehnaSnigze Password Still Picture Seamless PlayCbuarcrkent Password Parental Lock Angle IndicatNoer w Password 1234 5678 5 Press ENTER. Parental Lock : Country Code You may also want to refer to set the new Parental Lock level. Note • Changing the country code does not take effect until the next disc is...
... Indicator Change Password Change Level Country Code 2 Use number buttons to select a new parental lock level. Parental Lock : Change Level 1 Select 'Change Level'. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback TV ScreCehnaSnigze Password Still Picture Seamless PlayCbuarcrkent Password Parental Lock Angle IndicatNoer w Password 1234 5678 5 Press ENTER. Parental Lock : Country Code You may also want to refer to set the new Parental Lock level. Note • Changing the country code does not take effect until the next disc is...
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... output audio through the digital jack. Investigate the other component to use (page 14). • Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 96). (When the batteries run down, the remote mode is set to the correct input and the volume turned up. • There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during scanning or slow motion play a disc • Check that the disc is not a DVD...
... output audio through the digital jack. Investigate the other component to use (page 14). • Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 96). (When the batteries run down, the remote mode is set to the correct input and the volume turned up. • There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during scanning or slow motion play a disc • Check that the disc is not a DVD...
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... a power failure the front panel display shows '--:--' • A backup battery inside the recorder keeps the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder (page 52). recorder on another player •Some players will not display or distorted correctly. Connect the recorder directly to output 4:3 aspect ratio (standard) video. When recording to the HDD, it (page 11). • Discs recorded with VIDEO ID-1 (widescreen signalling), set the connected component to your dealer or a Pioneer Service Center. Front panel display shows 'LOCK' •...
... a power failure the front panel display shows '--:--' • A backup battery inside the recorder keeps the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder (page 52). recorder on another player •Some players will not display or distorted correctly. Connect the recorder directly to output 4:3 aspect ratio (standard) video. When recording to the HDD, it (page 11). • Discs recorded with VIDEO ID-1 (widescreen signalling), set the connected component to your dealer or a Pioneer Service Center. Front panel display shows 'LOCK' •...