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CAUTION a , CAUTION : Thelightning flash with arrowhead , within Theexclamation point within an equilateral TO PREVENTTHE RISK OF ELECTRIC an equilateral triangle , is intended to alert triangle is intended to alert the user to the the userto the presence of uninsulated SHOCK , DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR presenceof important operating and BACK ) . NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS " dangerousvoltage " within the product's maintenance ( servicing ) instructions in the INSIDE , REFER SERVICINGTOQUALIFIED enclosure that maybe of sufficient literature accompanyingthe appliance . SERVICE PERSONNEL , magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shockto persons , D1 - 4 - 2 - 3 En IMPORTANT NOTmCE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LC ) CATED IN THE REAR . PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANW CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA . THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURI _ D1 - 4 - 2 - 6 - E1 . Information to User Alteration or modifications carded out wRhout appropriate authorization rnay invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment . D8 - 10 - 2En NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates , uses , and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions , may cause harmful interference to radio communications . However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception , which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures : Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna . Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected . Consult the dealer or an experienced radio _ V technician for help . D8 - 10 - 1 - E2n CAUTION : USE OFCONTROLS ORADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCEOF PROCEDURESOTHERTHAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULTIN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE . CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTSWITH THIS PRODUCTWILL INCREASE EYEHAZARD . D6 - 8 - 2 - E1n WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE . D1 - 4 - 2 - 1 En CAUTION : This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment . To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions , use shielded cables and connectors for connections . D8 - 10 - _ En This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES - 003 . Cet appareil num6dque de la Classe Best conforrne a la norrne NMB - 003 du Canada . D8 - 10 - 1 - 3EF
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- - iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS - - READ iNSTRUCTiONS All the safety and GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push operating instructions should be read before the If this product is equipped with a polarized objects of any kind into this product through product is operated alternating current line plug ( a plug having one openings as they maytouch dangerous voltage RETAIN iNSTRUCTiONS The safety and blade wider than the other ) , it will fit into the points or short - out parts that could result in a operating instructions should be retained for outlet only one way This is a safety feature If fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any future reference you are unable to insert the plug fully into the kind on the product NEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should SERVICING Do not attempt to service this and in the operating instructions should be still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace product yourself as opening or removing covers adhered to your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety may expose you to dangerous voltage or other FOLLOW iNSTRUCTiONS All operating and use purpose of the polarized plug hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service instructions should be followed If this product is equipped with a three wire personnel CLEANING The product should be cleaned only grounding type plug , a plug having a third DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this with a polishing cloth or a soft dw cloth Never ( grounding ) pin , it will only fit into a grounding product from the wall outlet and refer servicing clean with furniture wax , benzine , insecticides type power outlet This is a safety feature If you to qualified service personnel under the or other volatile liquids since they may corrode are unable to insert the plug into the outlet following conditions ; the cabinet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete When the poweFsupply cord or plug is ATfACNMENTS Do not use attachments not outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the damaged recommended bythe product manufacturer as grounding type plug If liquid has been spilled , or objects have fallen they may cause hazards POWER - CORD PROTECTION - - Power supply into the product WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this cords should be routed so that they are not likely If the product has been exposed to rain or waten product near water for example , near a to be walked on or pinched by items placed If the product does not operate normally by bathtub , wash bowl , kitchen sink , or laundry upon or against them , paying particular following the operating instructions Adjust only tub ; in a wet basement : or near a swimming attention to cords at plugs , convenience those controls that are covered bythe operating pool ; and the like receptacles , and the point where they exit from instructions as an improper adjustment of other ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an the product controls may result in damage and will often OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - - If an unstable cart , stand , tripod , bracket , or table require extensive work by a qualified technician The product may fall , causing serious injury to a outside antenna or cable system is connected to to restore the product to its normal operation child or adult , and serious damage to the the product , be sure the antenna or cable If the product has been dropped or damaged in product Use only with a cart , stand , tripod , system is grounded so as to provide some any way bracket , or table recommended by the protection against voltage surges and built up When the product exhibits a distinct change in manufacturer or sold with the product Any static charges Article 810 of the National performance - - this indicates a need for service mounting of the product should follow the Electrical Code ANSI / NFPA 70 , provides REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts manufacturer's instructions , and should use a information with regard to proper grounding of are required , be sure the service technician has mounting accessory recommended by the the mast and supporting structure , grounding of used replacement parts specified by the manufacturen manufacturer or have the same characteristics the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit , CART A product and cart combination should be size of grounding conductors , location of as the original part Unauthorized substitutions moved with care Quick stops , excessive force , antenna discharge unit , connection to may result in fire electric shock or other hazards and uneven surfaces may cause the product grounding electrodes , and requirements for the and cart combination to overturn grounding electrode See Figure A SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service LiGHTNiNG For added protection for this or repairs to this product , ask the service product ( luring a lightning storm or when it is technician to peHorm safety checks to left unattended and unused for long periods of determine that the product is in proper time , unplug it from the wall outlet and operating condition disconnect the antenna or cable system This WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product will prevent damage to the product clue to should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling lightning and poweFline surges HEAT The product should be situated away from POWER LINES An outside antenna system heat sources such as radiators , heat registers , should not be located in the vicinity of overhead stoves , or other products ( including amplifiers ) power lines or other electric light or power that produce heat circuits , or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system , extreme care should be taken VENTiLATiON Slots and openings in the cabinet to keep from touching such power lines or are provided for ventilation and to ensure circuits as contact with them might be fatal reliable operation of the product and to protect OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets , it from overheating , and these openings must extension cords , or integral convenience not be blocked or covered The openings should receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or - ANTENNA never be blocked by placing the product on a electric shock LEAD IN bed , sofa , rug , or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a builtqn [ WIRE J J installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided orthe GROUND CLAMP manufacturer's instructions have been adhered J to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home , consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the . . . . POWER SERVICE GROUNDING appliance should be unplugged from the outlet Fig . A ELECTRODE SYSTEM when left un used for a long period of time ( NEC ART 250 , PART H ) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE D1 - 4 - 2 - 2 En
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POWER - CORD CAUTION DANGER Handle the power cord by the plug . Do not pull out the VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power OPEN , AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM , cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a sho _ ¢ circuit or electric shock . Do not place the unit , a piece of furniture , etc . , on the power cord , or pinch the cord . Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other This product incorporates copyright protection cords . The power cords should be routed such that they technology that is protected by method claims of are not likely to be stepped on . A damaged power cord certain U , S , patents and other intellectual property can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock . Check rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other the power cord once in a while . When you find it rights owners , Use of this copyright protection damaged , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation , and is intended for home and other service center or your dealer for a replacement , s002En limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation , Reverse This product is for general household purposes . Any engineering or disassembly is prohibited , failure due to use for other than household purposes ( such as long - term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship ) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the CAUTION PREVENTELECTRICSHOCK DO warranty period . Ko4 _ Er , NOTUSE THIS ( POLARIZED ) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSIONCORD . RECEPTACLEOR OTHER OUTLET UNLESSTHE BLADES CAN BE This product includes FontAvenue ' _ fonts licenced by FULLYINSERTEDTO PREVENT NEC corporation , FontAvenue is a registered BLADE EXPOSURE . trademark of NEC Corporation , ATTENTION POUR PREVENIRLESCHOCS ELECTRIQUESNE PAS UTILISER CETTEFICHE POLARISEEAVEC UN PROLONGATEURUNE PRISEDE WARNING : Handling the cord on this product or COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE cords associated with accessories sold with the DE COURANT , SAUF SI LES LAMES product will expose you to lead , a chemical known to PEUVENTETREINSEREESA FOND the State of California and other governmental SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other A DECOUWER ] _ D2 - 4 - 4 - E _ F reproductive harm . Wash hands after handling D _ 6 - P4En NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TOCALL THE CATV This product contains mercury . Disposal of this SYSTEMINSTALLER'SATTENTIONTO ARTICLE 820 - matedal may be regulated due to environmental 40 OFTHE NECTHATPROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR considerations . For disposal or recycling information , PROPERGROUNDING AND , IN PARTICULAR , please contact your local authorities orthe Electronics SPECIFIESTHATTHE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE Industries Alliance : www . eiae . org . K857En CONNECTED TOTHE GROUNDING SYSTEMOF THE BUILDING , AS CLOSETOTHE POINT OF CABLE ENTRYAS PRACTICAL . D _ - 4 - 2 - SEo Recording equipment and copyright : You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy . Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy , you may be violating the law , including copyright law , and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies . KO18USE _
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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely , your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment . Since hearing damage from loud noise is oftennufacturer undetectable until it is too late , this ma and the Electronic Industries Association's Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid you've just purchased is only the start of your prolonged exposure to excessive noise . This list of musical enjoyment . Now it's time to consider how sound levels is included for your protection . you can maximize the fun and excitement your Decibel equipment offers . This manufacturer and theer Electronic Industries Association's Consum Level ExampJe Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level . One that 30 Quiet library , soft whispers lets the sound come through loud and clear without 40 Livingroom , refrigeratorsbedroom awayfrom traffic annoying blaring or distortion - and , most importantly , 50 Light traffic , normal conversation , quiet office without affecting your sensitive hearing . 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet , sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner , hair dryer , noisy restaurant Sound can be deceiving . Overtime your hearing 80 Average city traffic , garbagedisposals , alarm clock at two feet . " comfort level " adapts to higher volumes of sound . So what sounds " normal " can actually be loud and THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS harmful to your hearing . Guard against this by UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts . 90 Subway , motorcycle , truck traffic , lawn mower To establish a safe level : 100 Garbage truck , chain saw , pneumatic drill • Start your volume control at a low setting . 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers , • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it thunderclap comfortably and clearly , and without distortion . 140 Gunshot blast , jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Once you have estabJished a comfortabJe sound level : Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation , • Set the dial and leave it there . Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future . After all , we want you listening for a lifetime . S001Bn CAUTION The following caution label appears on your unit . This product is a class 1 laser product , but this Location : inside of the unit product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1 , To ensure continued safety , do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product . CAUTION CLASSSBVISIBLEANDINVISIBLLEASERRADIATION Refer all servicing to qualified personnel , WHENOPENM , OlD EXPOSURTEOTHEBEAM . A'N ] ENTIONRADIATIONLSASERVISIBLEESl'INVISIBLEBSECLASS3EB QUiD OUVSRTE . VITETZOUTEXPOSITIOANUFAISCEAU . ADVARSEL KLASS3EBSYNLIGOBUSYNLILBASERBTRALIVNEBDABNINB . UNOSAU _ LSE FORSTRALING . VABNING KLASS3BSYNLIGOCHOSYNLIGLASERSTBALNINNAGNDENNA DEL _ £ _ PPNAD . UNDVIKAT [ UTSAT [ ADIGFORSTRALEN . VORSiCHT BEIGEOFFNEIEARBDECKUNGISTSIBHrBABUENDUNS ] CHIBABE LASEBSIHAHLUNDGENBLASSE3BIMGEP _ IEINNEBEN VONHANDEN . AUGENNIBHTDEINLASEBSTAPH , LAUSSEqT _ N ! PRB ; AUCIA ( } CNUANDOSEABREHAYHADIABIO _ NR DEBLASE3BVISIBLE EINVISIBLEE ' . VIILEA EXPOSE : IOANLOBHAYOSLASER . VABO ! AVATrAESSAOLETALT [ IINNAAKW _ _ LEJA N , _ BYM , _ . IT ( ) IVIALLE3LBULOAKSAENOS , _ . TEILYLLE KATSO & _ lEESEEN . BRW2247 - A D3 - 4 - 2 - 1 - 8 A En
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Contents 01 Before you start 06 Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 What's in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Recording time and picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . 8 Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting the picture quality / recording time . . . . . . . . 34 Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . 8 Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 02 Connecting up Recording from an external component . . . . . . . . . . 39 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 39 Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Initializing a DVD - RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using other types of video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver ( 1 ) . . . 13 07 Editing Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver ( 2 ) . . . 14 Editing Titles ( Title Edit ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver . . . . . . . . . 15 Editing chapters ( Chapter Edit ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 08 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 03 Controls and displays Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Disc settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Recording settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Playback settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 04 Getting started Switching or ] and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 09 Additional information Making your first recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the built - in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Screen sizes and disc forrnats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Displaying disc information on - screen . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Country / Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 05 Playback On - screen displays and recorder displays . . . . . . . . 61 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 d a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Damaged discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Navigating discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Frame advance / frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Additional information for cable / satellite / Switching DVD soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 STB ( set - top box ) users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 En
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Before you start Chapter 1 m Before rou start mwJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . . . . l . . a . . . y . . . . . . . V . . . . i . . d . . . e . . . . o . . . . . . . . . . . m . . . . . o . . . d . . . . e . . . . . . . . . . r . . . e . . . c . . . . o . . . r . . . d . . . . i . n . . . . g . . . . s . . . . . . . . . . . o . . . n . . . . . a regular DVD Features player Discs recorded using the Video rnode can be played back , , Progressive scan - compatible on regular DVD players , including computer DVD drives Compared to standard interlaced video , progressive scan compatible with DVD - Video playback . 2 . effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to * 2 ' DVD - V / deo format ' recording : The use of the DVD - your TV or monitor . ( Check your TV / monitor for Video format for recording on DVD - R and DVD - RW d / scs compatibility with this feature . ) / s referred to as recording / n ' Video mode ' on / S / oneer's Cinema surround sound in your home DVD recorders , $ upporf / ng p / aybaek of DVD - R / DVD - Connect this recorder to a Dolby Digital and / or DTS - RW d / scs / s opt / ona / for manufacturers of DVD compatible AV amp / receiver to enjoy full surround sound p / ayback equipment , and them is DVD p / ayback effects from Dolby Digital and DTS DVD discs . equ / } _ ment that does not p / ay DVD - R or DVD - RW d / scs recorded / n the DVD - VIdeo format , Program up to 32 timer recordings Note : ' Finalization ' is required , You can program the recorder to record up to 32 programs , up to a month in advance , using the VCR Plus + @ system . 1 for easy programming if you want . As well as single programs , you can specify daily or weekly recordings , too . What's in the box " 1 VCR P / us + and P / usCode am registered trademarks Please confirrn that the following accessories are in the of Gemstar Deve / opment Corporation , box when you open it . The VCR / S / us + systen'l is manufactured under / / cense Remote control from Gemstar Deve / opment Corporation , • AA / R6P dry cell batteries x2 One Touch Recording • Audio / video cable ( red / white / yellow ) Use One Touch Recording to start recording imrnediately • RFantenna cable in 30 minute blocks . Each time you press the @ REC button , the recording time is extended by another 30 • Power cable minutes . • Blank DVD - RW disc Optimized recording • Quick start guide Optimized recording adjusts the recording quality • These operating instructions automatically if a timer recording will not fit onto a disc • Warranty card with the settings that you made . Note that the quality of recordings may be reduced if a longer recording time is used . High quality 16 - bit Linear PCM audio When recording using the high quality setting ( XP ) , the audio is recorded in uncompressed 16 - bit Linear PCM format . This delivers g teat sounding audio to accompany the high picture quality . Find what you want to watch quickly and easily Unlike video tape that needs to be wound to the correct place , you can jump right to the part of a DVD disc that you want to watch . Search for a point on a disc by title , chapter or time . En
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_ Bef0re you start iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ i _ i _ ii _ _ iiiiii ii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Putting the batteries in the remote Using the remote control Keep in mind the following when using the rernote control control : 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the back of the remote control remote and the remote sensor on the unit . Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit's remote sensor . Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other . Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit . 2 Insert two AA / R6P batteries into the battery Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the compartment following the indications ( _ , _ - _ ) inside operating range d the remote . the compartment . • When the batteries run down oryou change the batteries , the remote control mode is automatically reset . See Remote Contm / on page 48 to reset it . • Use within the operating range and angle , as shown . 3 Close the cover , [ [ , i _ ii Disc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibility _ Note This recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as types ( media ) and formats . Playable discs will generally leakage and bursting . Please observe the following : feature one of the following Iogos on the disc and / or disc packaging . Note however that some disc types , such as , Don't mix new and old batteries together . recordable CD and DVD . may be in an unplayable , Don't use different kinds of battery together - - format - - see below for further compatibility information . although they may look similar , different batteries may have different voltages . DVD - Video DVD - R DVD - RW , Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment . V _ DEO _ RW RW , Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to be used for a month or more . , When disposing of used batteries , please comply Audio ( D VideoCD CD - R d ) - RW with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area . . . _ is a trademark of DVD Format / Logo Licensing Corporation . Playability of ' DuaIDisc ' The DVD - Audio content on DVD side of a DuaIDisc cannot be played with this product . En
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Before you start The DVD - Video content on DVD side of a DuaIDisc V Frequently asked questions may or may not be played with this product . m • I / ! / hat's the dJTfemnce between DVD - R and DVD - RW ? Since audio content on ' non - DVD ' side of a mwJ DualDisc is not compliant with the Compact Disc The most important difference between DVD - R and Digital Audio specification , it may or may not be DVD - RW is that DVD - R is a record - once medium , played with this product . while DVD - RW is a re - recordable / erasable medium . You can re - record / erase a DVD - RW disc If you need further information about playability of approximately 1,000 times . DualDisc , please see ' Service & Support ' on the Pioneer web site ( www . p / oneem / ectron / cs . com ) For more information , see About DVD recording on page 33 . What's VR mode ? DVD - R / RW compatibility This recorder will play and record DVD - R / RW discs . VR ( Video Recording ) mode is a special mode designed for home DVD recording , it allows flexible Compatible media : editing of recorded matedal compared to ' Video DVD - RW Vet . 1.1 , Ver . 1.1 / 2x and Ver . 1.2 / 4x mode ' . On the other hand , Video mode discs are DVD - R Ver . 2.0 , Ver . 2.0 / 4x / 8x and Ver . 2.1 / 16x more compatible with other DVD players . Recording formats : Can / p / ay my recordab / e discs in a regu / ar DVD p / ayer ? • DVD - R : DVD - Video format ( Video mode ) Generally , DVD - R discs and DVD - RW discs recorded DVD - RW : Video Recording ( VR ) format and DVD - in Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player , Video format ( Video mode ) but they must be ' finalized ' first . This process fixes the contents of the disc to make them readable to Cider models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may other DVD players as DVD - Video discs . reject DVD - RW Ver . 1.2 / 4x discs , if you want to share DVD - RW discs between this recorder and an older DVD - RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable in recorder / walter , we recommend using Ver . 1.1 discs . some players . The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders ' o _ This label indicates playback compatibility with limited compatibility with DVD - RW Vet . 1.2 / 4x discs . DVD - RW discs recorded in VR mode ( Video Recording format ) . However , for discs recorded with a record - only - once encrypted program , playback can DVR _ 7000 Yesh2 , 3 No only be achieved using a CPRM compatible device . Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that discs DVR - 810H / DVR - 5H7 YeJ No DVR - 210 / DVR - 310 / DVR - 5O1H recorded using this recorder w / / / play on other p / ayers . • ' DVD - V / deo format ' recording : The use of the DVD - Discs should be Fnahzed / 7 _ this mcoroer before pluy / 7 _ g . Unf / na / / zed Video format for meord / ng on DVD - R and DVD - RW d / scs VRmode and Video mode discs / T _ sy not p / dy , is referred to as recording in ' Video mode ' on Pioneer's 2 Cannot read the CPRM information w / / / show in the d / sp / dy when DVD recorders . Supporting playback of DVD - R / DVD - you / cad a disc . Howe ve / , this w / / / not affect p / aybac , _ . RW discs is opt / ona / for manufacturers of DVD 3 Copy - once protected disc titles will not p / dy . p / ayback equipment , and them is DVD p / ayback equ / } sment that does not p / ay DVD - R or DVD - RW d / scs CD - R / RW compatibility recorded in the DVD - V / deo format . This recorder cannot record CD - R or CD = RW discs . Note . " ' F / na / / zat / on ' / s required . Compatible formats : CD - Audio , Video CD This recorder supports the recording of ' co / _ v - once ' bmadcast pmgrams using the CPRM copy pmtect / on Multi - session playback : No systen'l ( see CPRM on page 34 } on CPRMmomp / / ant • Unfinalized disc playback : CD - Audio only DVD - RW d / ses in VR mode . CPRM recordings ean on / y be p / ayed on p / ayers that am specff / ca / / y compat / b / e with CPRM . En
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Chapter 2 Connecti up Rear panel connections 1 AC IN Connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable Front panel connections only . 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A high - quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input . On the left side of the front panel there is a second audio / 3 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT video input , consisting of a standard ( composite ) video A digital audio output for connecting to an AV arnp / jack , and stereo analog audio jacks . receiver , Dolby Digital / DTS decoder or other equipment with a coaxial digital input . 4 VHF / UHF IN Antenna input for connection to your TV antenna . S Analog audio output Stereo analog audio output for connection to your TV or AV receiver . 6 Composite video output Standard video output for connection to your TV or AV receiver . 7 S - video output S - video video output for connection to your % / or AV receiver . 8 Analog audio input Stereo analog audio input available for recording . 9 Composite video input Standard video input available for recording . 10 S - video input S - video input available for recording . 11 VHF / UHF OUT Antenna output that passes through the antenna input signal to make it available for your VCR , % / , etc . En
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( Connecting up m mwJ A Important * This recorder is equipped with copy protection technology . Do not connect this recorder to your % / via a VCR ( or your VCR via this recorder ) using AV cables , as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your % / . * Before making or changing any rear panel connections , make sure that all corrlponents are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet . _ d | m O Tiv2o A vcR Antenna / cable TV wall outlet 1 Connect your TV antenna / cable TV outlet to the 4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to VHF / UHF IN jack on this recorder , a set of audio / video inputs on your TV . Use the supplied three - pin audio / video cable . It is color _ 2 Use an RF antenna cable ( one is supplied ) to coded to help you match them up ( red / white for the right / connect the VHF / UHF OUT jack on this recorder to left audio connections and yellow for video ) , Make sure the antenna input on your VCR . you match up the left and right outputs with their • if you are not connecting a VCR in the chain , connect corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound , this recorder directly to your % / and skip the next step . 5 Connect your VCR to your TV ( A / V IN 2 above ) using a set of audio and video cables , 3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output on your VCR to the antenna input on your TV , _ Note * See the following page if you want to use S - video or component video cables for the video connection . | En
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Using other types of video output This recorder has standard ( composite ) , S - video and component video outputs . The rnain difference between thern is the quality of the picture . S - video delivers a better picture than composite video , while component video gives better picture quality still . The variety of outputs also gives you the flexibility of connecting your particular equipment using the best connection type available . 1 Connecting using an S - video output 2 Connecting using the component video output S - video carries the picture as separate color and Component video carries the picture as two separate luminance ( brightness ) signals . color signals , plus a luminance ( brightness ) signal . See also Vio'eoOut on page 49 for how to set up the , , Use an S - video cable ( not supplied ) to connect component video output for use with a progressive scan - the S - VIDEO OUTPUT to an S - video input on your TV , compatible TV . monitor ( or other equipment ) . * Use a component video cable ( not supplied ) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV , monitor ( or other equipment ) . En
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Connecting up iiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiW % iiiiiiiiiiiiii _ ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiii q _ iiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiii _ _ m Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver ( 1 ) If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels , follow the setup ors tt - fis page . If mwJ many or all the channels are scrambled , we recommend using the setup on the following page . Using the setup on this page you can : * Record unscrambled channels by selecting them on this recorder . * Record scrambled channels by selecting them on the cable box / satellite tuner . * Watch one channel while recording another . A Important * Do not connect this recorder ' through ' your VCR , satellite receiver or cable box . Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amp / receiver . A O " ell W Satellite receiver Cablebox / _ m O Antenna / cable TV wail outlet 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown . _ Note This enables you to watch and record TV channels . The diagram shows standard video connections , but 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on you can alternatively use the S - video or component this recorder to a set of audio / video inputs on your video connections if they're available . TV using a set of A / V cables ( as supplied ) , This enables you to watch the output from this recorder . 3 Connect the audio / video output of your cable box / satellite tuner to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set of A / V cables , This enables you to record scrarnbled TV channels . En
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_ iiiiiii _ ijiiiiiii [ _ iiiiii } i _ iiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii . i . ii . i . i . i . i _ . . i . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . B . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver ( 2 ) If rnany or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled , we recornmend using this setup . Using the setup on this page you can : • Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box / satellite tuner . _ 1 _ important , Do not connect this recorder ' through ' your VOR , satellite receiver or cable box . Always connect each component d irectEy to you r TV or AV amp / receiver . @ ( ablebox / Satellite receiver Antenna / cabl _ TV wail outlet 1 Connect the RF antenna cables as shown . _ Note This enables you to watch and record TV channels . " The setup on this page does not allow you to watch 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on one channel and record another . this recorder to a set of audio / video inputs on your , The diagram shows standard video connections , but TV using a set of A / V cables ( as supplied ) . you can alternatively use the S - video or component This enables you to watch discs . video connections if they're available . 3 Connect the audio / video output of your cable box / satellite tuner to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set of A / V cables , This enables you to record scrambled TV channels . En
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Connecting up m Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amp / receiver using the digital mwJ coaxial output . In addition to the digital connection , we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection . You'll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amp / receiver . Use the standard ( composite ) video output ( as shown here ) , or the Swideo or component video connections . See also Audio Out on page 51 for how to set up the digital audio output . ( Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amp / receiver . ) L _ important * Do not connect this recorder to your TV ' through ' your VCR or other component using AN cables . Always connect it directly to your TV . or 0 AVamp / receiver Or Antenna / cable TV wall outlet 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown . 4 Connect the AV amp / receiver's video output to a This enables you to watch and record TV channels . video input on your TV . 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this recorder to a set of audio / video inputs on your _ Note AV amp / receiver , * The diagram shows standard video connections , but you can alternatively use the S - video or corrlponent 3 Use a coaxial digital audio cable ( not supplied ) to video connections if they're available . connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this recorder to a coaxial digital input on your AV amp / * If yourAV amp / receiver doesn't have a coaxial digital receiver . input , but has an optical type , converter boxes that This enables you to listen to multichannel surround convert from coaxial to optical are available at sound . specialist audio dealers . En
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Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder 0 @ V _ 1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of inputs on this recorder , This enables you to record tapes frorn your VCR or camcorder . * You can use standard video or S - video cables for the video connection . . The front panel connections make convenient connections for a camcorder input ( standard video connection only ) . 2 Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or carncorder to the outputs on the rear panel of this recorder . This enables you to record frorn this recorder to your VCR or camcorder . . You can use standard video or S - video cables for the video connection . Plugging in After checking all the connections , plug in the recorder . 1 Use the supplied power cable to connect this recorder to a power outlet . En
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( Controls and displays Chapter 3 m Controls and displays i Front panel £ _ # one _ r I I I 1 O STANDBY / ON 6 [ ] Press to switch the recorder on / into standby . Press to stop playback or recording . 7 m - 2 Front panel inputs ( page 10 ) Audio / video inputs , convenient for connecting a video Press to start or restart playback ( press while playing to capqera . pause playback ) . 3 Front panel display 8 + / - ( page 22 , 24 ) See below for details . Use to change TV channels , skip chapters / tracks , etc . 9 OPEN / CLOSE & 4 IR remote sensor ( page 8 ) Press to open / close the disc tray . 5 • REC Press to start recording . 10 Disc tray 4 OVER ( page 51 ) Lights when the analog audio input level is too high . V 0 OVER Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded . 6 _ ( page 35 ) Lights when a timer recording has been set . ( Indicator blinks if the timer has been set but there isn't a recordable disc loaded . ) PL 7 [ ] [ ] ( page 51 ) Lights when a PlayList is playing ( only applicable to Indicates which channels are recorded when Dual Mono some VR mode discs recorded on other recorders ) . is selected . [ ] ( page 49 ) 8 SAP ( page 23 ) Lights when the component video output is set to Lights when the currently selected TV channel has a prog ressive scan . Second Audio Program channel . 2 _ - 9 Character display Lights during playback ; blinks when paused . Shows disc time inforrnation , channel nurnber , messages , and so on . Lights during recording ; blinks when recording is 10 R / RW paused . Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded : DVD - R or DVD - RW . En
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( < c0ntr01s and displays " ) 4 VCR Plus + 11 2 3 ( page 48 ) Press , then use the number buttons to enter a Shows the remote control mode ( if nothing is displayed , the remote control mode is 1 ) . PlusCode ® programming number for a timer recording . 12 PM S Number buttons , CLEAR Lights to indicate PM ( after midday ) for the clock display . Use the nurnber buttons for track / chapter / title selection ; channel selection , and so on . Use CLEAR to clear an entry and start again . Remote control 6 DISC NAVIGATOR , TOP MENU Press to display the Disc Navigator , or the ' top menu ' when a DVD - Video disc is loaded . 7 MENU ( page 24 ) Press to display the menu of a DVD - Video disc . 8 t / , I , / @ ' / ' _ ( cursor buttons ) , Cl - I + / - , ENTER Used to navigate all on - screen displays . Press ENTER to select the currently highlighted option . The , _ ( cursor right ) button is also used to change the recording input . Use the CH + / - buttons to change the channel of the built - in TV tuner . 9 HOME MENU Press to display the Home Menu , from which you can navigate all the functions of the recorder . 10 RETURN Press to go back one level in the on - screen rrlenu or display . 11 Playback and recording controls ( page 23 ) _ 4 / _ , - I _ ( page 28 ) Press to start reverse or forward scanning . Press again to change the speed . Press to start playback . | | Press to pause playback or recording . 1 O STANDBY / ON [ ] Press to stop playback or recording . Press to switch the recorder on / into standby . 2 DISPLAY Press to skip to the previous or next title / chapter / Displays / changes the on - screen inforrnation displays . track ; or to display the previous or next menu page . 3 DVD playback functions _ 11 - _ 1 / I _ - I1 _ ( page 29 ) AUDIO ( ] _ ( page 23 , 31,32 ) While paused , press to show the previous or next Changes the audio language or channel . ( When the video frame ; press and hold to start slow - motion recorder is stopped , press to change the tuner playback . audio . ) 12 • REC ( page 22 ) SUBTITLE G ( page 31 ) Press to stal4 recording . Press repeatedly to set the DispEays / changes the subtitles included in recording time in blocks of 30 rnins . rnultilingual DVD - Video discs . REC MODE Press repeatedly to change the recording rnode ANGLE _ ( page 32 ) ( picture quality ) . Switches camera angles on discs with multi - angle scenes . En
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Controls and displays TIMER REC Press to set a timer recording from the standard m Timer Recording screen . mwJ CM SKiP Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward through the audio or video playing . En
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Chapter 4 started Getti 3 Use the _ = / . _ ( cursor left / right ) buttons to select English , French or Spanish as the on - screen display Switching on and setting up ( OSD ) language , then press ENTER . When you switch the recorder on for the fi rst time , you can rnake several basic settings using the Setup Navigator . This takes you through setting the clock and the internaE TV tuner settings . Efyou're using the recorder for the first time , we strongly recomrnend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder . 4 Press ENTER again to start setting up using the Setup Navigator . • If you don't want to use the Setup Navigator , press , 1 _ ( cursor down ) to select Cancel , then press ENTER to exit the Setup Navigator . 5 Use the _ / _ ( cursor up / down ) buttons to select " Antenna ' or " Cable ' depending on how you receive your terrestrial TV channels , then press ENTER . You can also select Do not set if you don't need the recorder to retune all the channels ( if you're using the Setup Navigator for a second time , for example ) . After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts 1 Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder . automatic tuning . This takes a couple of minutes to complete . 2 Press the ( 5 STANDBY / ON button on the remote control or the front panel to switch on . When you switch on for the first time , your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen . ( if the Setup Navigator doesn't appear , you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu ; see page 45 ) . En
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Getting started 6 Use the t / l ( cursor up / down ) buttons to select Press _ ( cursor down ) then use the _ , / , _ ( cursor " Auto " or ' Manual " clock setting , then press ENTER . left / right ) buttons to set D , S . T . to On or Off , then m press ENTER . Select On if you are currently using daylight saving _ _ . time . _ ' iii A . . . . : T Set the current date and time . Auto clock setting Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program . This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically . • Use the lt / . l _ ( cursor up / down ) buttons to change Use the _ , / , _ ( cursor left / right ) buttons to set " Clock Set CH " to the channel preset number that the value in the highlighted field . broadcasts a time signal , then move the cursor • Use the 4 , . / = , _ ( cursor left / right ) buttons to move down to " Start ' and press ENTER . from one field to another . • Press ENTER to finish setting the time . That's it ! Press ENTER to finish setting up . The recorder takes a short while to set the time . After you see that the time has been set , select Next to proceed . Other settings you can make After setting up using the Setup Navigator , you should be ready to start enjoying your DVD recorder . It's possible , however , that you may want to make a couple of additional settings , depending on howthe recorder is set up for % / broadcasts . • Manual channel setting This setting lets you skip channels where there is no station , as well as If the time could not be set automatically , press manually tune to stations . See Manual CH Setup on RETURN to go back to the previous screen and select page 47 . Manual . VCR Plus + channel setting This setting lets you Manual clock setting assign guide channels to ensure that the VCR Plus + If no stations in your area are broadcasting time programming system works correctly . See GuMe CH signals , you can set the clock manually . Setup on page 47 . Use the _ / = € ' ( cursor left / right ) buttons to set your time zone . | En
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Ge ing started Jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiii _ iiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii # ijij • Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69 . Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125 . Making your first recording This quick guide shows you hov _ to rnake a basic 5 Press O REC to start recording . recording of a TV program to a recordable DVD . • By default , the recording will be in SP ( standard play ) mode , which win give you around two hours of Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 recording from a blank DVD disc . The different ( Recording ) . recording mode and their recommended uses are covered in mode detail in Chapter 6 . • You can pause recording by pressing II . Press • REC or II again to restart recording . 6 When you want to stop recording , press II . Playing back your recording The TV prograrn you just recorded should be on the DVD disc as a single title with one or more chapters . Press _ - to start playback . If you want to stop playback before the end of the recording , press I . Using the built - in TV tuner Changing TV channels Thereare three different waysto select TVchannels . Note that you can't change the TV channel during playback , recording or during recording standby . 00 @ @ 0 O 0000 1 If they aren't already on , switch on your TV and this recorder . Press © STANDBY / ON to switch on . , Make su re that the video input on you r TV is set to this recorder . 2 Press A OPEN / CLOSE ( front panel only ) to open the disc tray . , CH + / - buttons on the remote 3 Load a blank DVD - R or DVD - RW disc with the label side face - up , using the disc tray guide to align • Number buttons on the remote For example , to the disc . select channel 4 , press 4 then ENTER ; for channel 34 , , When you load a new , blank DVD - RW disc , the press 3 , 4 , ENTER ; for channel 102 , press 1,0 , 2 , recorder will take a moment to initialize it for ENTER . ( If you don't press ENTER , the channel recording . changes after a few seconds . ) + / - buttons on the front panel 4 Use the CH + / - buttons to select the TV channel you want to record from . • You can also use the + / - buttons on the front panel if the recorder is stopped . En
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Getting started _ IIote m * Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69 . Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125 . mwJ Changing audio channels Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a Second Audio Program ( SAP ) . You can change the TV audio using the AUDIO button . I ! Press AUDIO to change the TV audio , The current audio channel is displayed on - screen . C lVio _ , o _ SAP = = = ' _ Stereo4 = = = = = = = _ * If SAP is selected , but there is no SAP channel being broadcast , you will still hear the main audio channel . 1 Press O STANDBY / ON to switch on . * If the sound is poor quality when set to Stereo , you Also turn on yourTV and make sure that it is set to the can often improve it by changing to Mono . correct video input . 2 Press A OPEN / CLOSE ( front panel only ) to open ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisiiii . i . i . i . ii . W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the disc tray . Basic playback 3 Load a disc . This section shows you how to use your recorder for Load a disc with the label side facing up , using the disc playback of discs ( DVD , CD , etc . ) . More playback tray guide to align the disc ( if you're loading a double - features , such as repeat play , are covered in the next sided DVD - Video disc , load it with the side you want to chapter . play face down ) . • If you want to play a DTS audio CD , please first read _ 1 _ Important the note on page 24 . • Throughout this manual , the term ' DVD ' means " Please see Disc / content format p / ayback playback - only DVD - Video discs and DVD - R / RW . If a compatibi / i _ v on page 8 if you want to play a Dual Disc function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc , it ( DVD / CD hybrid disc ) . is specified . 4 Press _ to start playback . • Some DVD - Video discs don't allow certain playback • If you're playing a DVD - Video or Video CD , a disc controls to operate at certain points in the disc . This menu may appear when you start playback . Use the is not a malfunction . t / , l _ / 4 " / ' _ ( cursor ) buttons and ENTER to navigate • VR mode discs recorded on another DVD recorder DVD disc menus , and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus . may contain a PlayList of titles . These can be found after the Orig inal titles on the disc . See also Using the See the following sections for more details on playing Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc on specific kinds of discs . page 27 . 5 To stop playback , press m . 6 When you've finished using the recorder , eject the disc and switch the recorder back into standby . • To open / close the disc tray , press A OPEN / CLOSE Remove the disc before putting the recorder into standby . En
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• Press O STANDBY / ON to switch the recorder into Playing audio CDs standby . The table below shows the basic playback controB for audio CDs . Playing DVD discs Press to start playback . The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD - Video , and recordabb DVD discs . Press to pause playback ; press again to Press to start or restart playback . restart playback . | If RESUME is displayed on - screen , play - back starts from the place last stopped . Press to stop playback . Press to pause playback ; press again to D restart playback . - , _ , - , _ _ , Press to start scanning . Press again toare O increase the scanning speed . ( There two scan speeds ; the current scan speed Press to stop playback . D is shown on - screen . ) You can resume playback from the same point by pressing i _ . ( Press Ill again to _ Press to skip to previous / next track . ( You cancel the resume function . ) can also use the front panel + / - buttons to do this during playback . ) - _ b ' _ ll _ lb - / ib - • During playback , press to start scan - ning . Press repeatedly to increase the @ @ @ During playback , enter attack number scanning speed . then press ENTER to skip directly to that , Press and hold while paused to start OOO track . sIowm _ otion playback . Press repeatedly to 0 O 0 0 Press CLEAR to , cleaarnumber entry and change the playback speed . , While paused , press to advance a single O start again . frame in either direction . _ Press to skip to previous / next chapterJtitie . ( You can also use the front panel + / - but - _ Note tons to do this during playback . ) • If you want to play a DTS audio CD , make sure the recorder is connected to a DTS - compatible amp / CMSK _ ( PCommercial skip ) . Each press skips for - receiver with a digital connection . Noise will be ward progressively up to a maximum of output through the analog outputs . Also make sure ten minutes . that STEREO is selected using the AUDIO button • Except VRmoo'e : during playback , enter a ( see Switching audio channels on page 32 ) . 000 chapter number then press ENTERto skip 0 @ @ directly to that chapter within the currently Playing Video CDs 0000 playing title . The table below shows the basic playback controls for On some discs , you can also use the num - Video CDs . @ ber buttons to select numbered items in the disc menu . Some discs feature Playback Control ( PBC for short ) , VRmooe only : during playback , enter a menus . These discs show PBC in the display when you load them and display a menu on - screen from where you title number then press ENTER . can select what to watch . • A / / : Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start again . Press to start or restart playback . If RESUME is displayed on - screen , play - Press to display the ' top ' menu or menu of a DVD - Video dis . ( these are often the back starts from the place last stopped . same ) . Press to pause playback ; press again to Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVD - restart playback . Press to stop playback . items . You can resume playback from the same _ ideo disc menus : press ENTERto select point by pressing I _ . ( Press m again to cancel the resume function . ) . A . . . . Press to return to the previous level of a DVD - Video disc menu . En
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Getting started 2 To hide the information display , press DISPLAY + During playback , press to start scan - repeatedly until it disappears . OO m ning , Press repeatedly to increase the The example displays below are a guide only ; actual scanning speed . displays vary according to the disc loaded , etc . mw + Press and hold while paused to start slow - motion playback , Press repeatedly to Stop display 1 change the playback speed ( forward direc - tion only ) . While paused , press to advance a single frame ( forward direction only ) , Press to skip to previous / next track . ( You OO can also use the front panel + / - buttons to do this during playback . ) 1 Original or PiayList When a PBC menu is displayed , press to VR mode DVD - RW discs edited on other DVD recorders display the previous / next page , may contain Odginal and PlayList content . ( See also the CMSKIP ( Commercial skip ) Each press skips for - note on page 26 about PlayLists . ) m ward progressively up to a maximum of 2 Disc type and mode ten minutes , Showsthe disc type ( DVD - VlDEO , DVD - R , DVD - RW , CD , No Disk etc . ) , and the disc mode for recordable DVD , if During playback , enter a track number 0 @ @ applicable ( VR or Video ) . Note that finalized DVD - R / RW then press ENTER to skip directly to that 0 @ 0 Video mode discs are shown as DVD - VIDEO . track . 0000 Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and Shows PBC , if Video CD playback control is on . start again , 3 Current date and time @ While a PBC menu screen is displayed , use to select numbered menu items , 4 Station call letters or TV channel Shows the station call letters or TV channel preset for the . . . . . . Press to display the disc menu of a Video built - in TV tuner . CD playing in PBC mode , 5 Audio mode Shows the broadcast audio mode for the current channel _ Note preset ( Mono , Stereo , etc . ) . + When playing in PBC mode , some playback features , such as search and repeat play are not available . Stop display 2 1 Resume Shows Resume if playback can be resurned from the last place stopped . 2 Recording mode and Recording time available Shows the current recording mode ( XP , SP , LP , etc . ) , and 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display / change the the total recording time available on the disc . on - screen information . Finalized Video mode DVD + R / RW discs are shown as + , The on + screen display autornatically disappears after 20 minutes . DVD - R Finalized or DVD - RW Finalized . 3 Copy control information Shows recording restrictions . En
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4 Lock Disc On or Off Recording display 5 Number of titles / tracks on disc Play display 1 1 Timer recording start and stop time or remaining time of one - touch recording Shows the start and stop tirnes if the current recording is 1 Disc type and mode a timer recording . Shows the remaining recording time if Shows the disc type ( DVD - R , DVD - RW , CD , No Disk the current recording is the one - touch recording . etc . ) , and the disc mode for recordable DVD , if applicable ( VR or Video ) . Shows PBC if a Video CD is in playback 2 Current title and chapter number control ( PBC ) mode . 3 Elapsed recording time 2 Current title and chapter number 4 Recording mode and Recording time avaHaMe ( For CD / Video CD , shows current track ) Shows the cHrrent recording rnode ( XP , SP , LP , etc . ) , and 3 Elapsed title time the available recording time on the disc . ( For CD , shows elapsed track time ; for Video CD , shows elapsed disc time . ) [ ] Note • The Video mode disc displays become the same as a Play display 2 DVD - Video disc once the disc is finalized . The total recording time figure shown in parenthesis is calculated based on a 12cm / 4.7GB disc at the displayed record setting . Recording and playback times for TV recordings are approximately 0.1 % shorter than the actual time . This is because of the slightly different frame rates of TV broadcasts versus DVD . • This recorder can play PlayLists on discs recorded using other recorders . However , these PlayLists cannot be edited . 1 Angle indicator • Copy Once or Can't Record messages may appear Lights during multi - angle scenes . in the stop or recording displays . These indicate that 2 Copy protected material ( ! ) / PureCinema the broadcast TV progranl contains copy control indicator ( # ) information . Shows ' ! ' if the playback rnaterial is copy - once protected . Shows ' # ' if the current video is 24 fps , progressive scan . 3 Current title name 4 Total running time of title 5 Total number of chapters in title En
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Playback Chapter 5 m ayback mwJ : T iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiWiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiii : : iiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiii introduction Using the Disc Navigator to browse Most of the features described in this chapter rnake use the contents of a disc of on - screen displays . Navigate these using the 1 " / _ / 4 - / , _ ( cursor buttons ) and ENTER . To go back one level from any screen , use the RETURN button . Remember Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen recordable disc and start playback . shows which buttons do what . Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs , Video CDs and CDs , although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded . The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of disc . Any kind of DVD , DVD - R or DVD - RW , iii Commercially produced DVDor finalized Video mode DVD - R / RW 1 Press HOME MENU and select'Disc Navigator " from the on - screen display . Video mode DVD - R / RW ( unfinalized ) Alternatively , you can press DISC NAVIGATOR to go VR mode DVD - RW straight to the Disc Navigator screen . Audio CD Disc Navigator Video CD , Some DVD - Video discs don't allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc . This is not a malfunction . , When playing Video CDs , some functions are not 2 Use the _ / - _ ( cursor left / right ) buttons to select available in PBC mode . a title to play . • Playability of ' DualDisc ' • You can also use the front panel + / - buttons . The DVD - Audio content on DVD side of a DualDisc cannot be played with this product . The DVD - Video content on DVD side d a DuaIDisc may or may not be played with this product . Since audio content on ' non - DVD ' side of a DualDisc is not compliant with the Compact Disc Digital Audio specification , it may or may not be played with this product . If you need further information about playability of DualDisc , please see ' Service & Support ' on the • Some VR mode DVDs recorded on other recorders Pioneer web site ( www . pioneere / ectronics . com ) may have a PlayList of virtual content . PlayList titles appear in the Disc Navigator after the ' Original ' titles . Press ENTER to start playback . En
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Playback _ Note * The Disc Navigator is only accessible when there is a 1 During playback , use the number buttons to disc loaded . input a track number . For example , for track 6 , press 6 ; for track 24 , press 2 , * Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use the time search mode . See Seamh Mode on then 4 . page 30 . • To clear and start again , press CLEAR . 2 Optionally : Press ENTER . Otherwise , iust wait a few seconds and playback will jump to the new track . Navigating discs During playback you can easily iurrlp to another title , Scanning discs chapter or track on a disc using the number buttons on the remote . You can fast scan discs at various speeds , forwards or backward . 0 0 @ @ 00 @ 000 1 During playback , press _ or _ to start reverse or forward scanning . • The scanning speed is shown on - screen . 2 Press the same button repeatedly to increase the scanning speed . 1 During playback use the number buttons to enter a chapter number within the current title . For example , for chapter 6 , press 6 ; for chapter 24 , press 2 , then 4 . * Forward : Scan1 - _ Scan2 - _ Scan3 - _ Scan4 • To dear and start again , press CLEAR . " Reverse : 2 Optionally : Press ENTER . Reverse - _ Scanl - _ Scan2 - _ Scan3 - _ Scan4 Othe _ wise , just wait a few seconds and playback vdII iump to the new chapter . * Forward / Reverse : Scan1 - _ Scan2 1 During playback , use the number buttons to 3 To resume normal playback , press i _ . input a title number . For example , for title 6 , press 6 ; for title 24 , press 2 , then 4 . _ Note * To dear and start again , press CLEAR . • Depending on the disc reverse playback may not be 2 Optionally : Press ENTER . smooth . Otherwise , just wait a few seconds and playback will . Sound can be heard while scanning audio CDs jump to the new title . ( analog output only ) . " No subtitles are displayed while scanning DVD - Video discs . En
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Playback • When scanning DVDs with Dolby Digital or Linear iiii . . . . . iiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ¸ i ¸ iiiii _ iiiiii ¸ ii ¸ i ¸ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiWiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii PCM sound on forward Scan1 , Linear PCM is output Frame advance / frame reverse m from the coaxial digital output . No sound is output when using other scan speeds . mwJ . Depending on the disc , normal playback may You can step forwards or backwards a frame at a time automatically resu me when a new chapter is reached through a DVD . With Video CDs , you can only use frame on a DVD disc . advance . iiii iii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Playing in slow motion You can play video at various slow motion speeds . DVDs can be played in slow motion in either direction , while I1 11 Video CDs can only be played forwards in slow motion . iiiiii • ii iiii'iiiiiiii , iiiiiii 1 During playback , press II PAUSE . 2 Press 411 or II1 _ to go backwards or forwards one frame , ilmll 3 To resume normal playback , press _ , Cili • iil ¸ iCi i / ? i _ ¸ CI _ i ( ZZZ ? ilT = ? _ Note • Depending on the disc , normal playback may 1 During playback , press II PAUSE . automatically resurne when a new chapter is reached 2 Press and hold 411 or I1 _ until slow motion on a DVD disc . reverse or forward playback starts . 3 Press the same button repeatedly to change the slow motion speed . C _ 1 / 16 = = 1 _ Slow 1 / 8 h Slowi / 2 4 To resume normal playback , press _ . _ Note . Reverse slow = motion playback may not be as smooth as forward and may be better with some discs than others . . Depending on the disc , normal playback may automatically resu me when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc . . No sound is output during slow = motion playback .
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Search Mode The Play Mode menu The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time or by title / chapter / track The Play Mode menu gives you access to search and number . repeat play functions . 1 Select'Search Mode ' from the Play Mode menu . _ Important 2 Select one of the search options . , You can't use the Play Mode features with Video CDs 3 Use the number buttons to enter a title / chapter / playing in PBC mode , or while a DVD disc menu is track number or the search time ( in hours , minutes & being displayed . For other restrictions , see the seconds ) . following sections . Time Search 0 @ @ @ O00 Time Seamh ( DVD ) : For example , for 25 minutes into the current title , press 2 , 5 , 0 , 0 . For 1 hour and 15 minutes and 20 seconds into the title , press 1 , 1 , 5 , 2 , 0 . Time Seamh ( Video CD } : For example , for 45 minutes into the disc , press 4 , S , 0 , 0 . , You can also use the t / , I , ( cursor up / down ) buttons and ENTER to input atime . Press HOME MENU and select " Play Mode ' . Tit / e / Chapter / Track Search : For example , for track 6 , press 6 . 2 Use the t / _ ( cursor up / down ) buttons and ENTER to navigate . • To exit the Play Mode rnenu , press HOME MENU . 4 Press ENTER . O Tip , You can often select what you want to watch on a DVD disc from the disc menu . Press MENU or TOP MENU to display the disc menu . En
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Playback Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio soundtrack . . Stereo Stereo ( default ) • l / L - Left channel only • 2 / R Right channel only _ Note • When playing a Dual Mono recording on aVR mode disc , if you are listening to the Dolby Digital soundtrack via the digital output , you cannot switch the audio channel . Set Dolby Digital to Dolby _ Note Digital - > PCM ( seeAud / o Out on page 51 ) or listen via the analog outputs if you need to switch the audio The sound may drop out momentarily when channel . switching soundtracks . Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu . Press TOP MENU to access . iiiii Iiiiiiiiii [ iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii iiiii ¢ • To set audio language preferences , see Language on Switching camera angles page 54 . Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS Sorne DVD - Video discs feature scenes shot frorn two or soundtracks . There is no analog audio output when more angles - - check the disc box for details : it should be DTS is selected . To listen to the DTS soundtrack , connect this recorder to a DTS decoder or AV amp / marked with a _ icon if it contains multi - angle scenes . receiver with built - in DTS decoder via the digital When a multi - angle scene is playing , the same icon output . See Connecting to an AVamp / ifier or receiver appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available . on page 15 for connection details . ! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii + 11ii iiiiiii ilidilliiii ] lllli } AIGLE Switching audio channels ! ¸ ! . . . . . . . . . . . J ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i ¸ i O C : C ) ' C : ( 11 ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ 3 For VR mode content that has both a rnain and a SAP , , To switch the camera angle , press ANGLE . ( Secondary Audio Program ) audio channel , you can The angle number is displayed on - screen . switch between main ( L ) , SAP ( R ) , or both ( L + R ) . If the disc was paused , playback starts again with the When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch new ang le . between stereo , just the left channel oriust the right channel . _ Note • You can also change the angle from some DVD - Video disc menus . Press TOP MENU to access . 1 To display / switch the audio channel , press AUDIO repeatedly . The audio channel ( s ) currently playing are indicated on - screen . " , , L + R Both channels ( default ) " , ' L Left / main channel only R Right / SAP channel only En
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Recording " _ Chapter 6 m ; 3 Recording mwJ ; 3 = . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . ! . i . / . / . i . ii . iiiiiiili _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiii / / i / iiii _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X . . / . i . i . i . i _ . . / . / . i . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J . . ii . i . i . iiiiiiiiiiii _ _ / / / iiiiiiiiiiiiii _ About DVD recording Recording time and picture quality This recorder can record on both DVD - R and DVD - RW There are six preset recording quality rnodes : media . The main difference between the two is that DVD - • XP Highest quality setting , gives about one hour of R discs can only be recorded once , while DVD - RW can be recording time . recorded , erased and re - recorded many times . • SP ( Standard Play ) Default quality , used for most A further difference between the two disc types is that applications , gives about two hours of recording only DVD - RW can be initialized for VR mode recording , time . which tilers much more comprehensive editing • LP ( Long Play ) Lower video quality than SP , but functions corr _ pared to Video mode recording . doubles the recording time to about four hours . The big advantage , however , of Video mode is its • EP ( Extended Play ) Lowervideoqualitythan LP , but compatibility with standard DVD players , most of which this gives about six hours of recording time . will not play VR mode DVD - RW discs ( see also the notes • SLP ( Super Long Play ) Lower video quality than EP , below ) . but this gives about eight hours of recording time . While DVD - R discs can only be recorded using the Video • SEP ( Super Extended Play ) Lowest video quality , but mode , you can initialize a DVD - RW disc for Video or VR gives about ten hours of recording time . mode recordings . Once initialized ( any previous content is erased in this operation ) , all recordings on that disc Please note that there is a trade - off between recording will be in the chosen recording mode . time and quality . The longer the possible recording time , the lower the recorded picture quality . You may wish to try recording different kinds of program in different A Important modes to determine the corr _ bination d picture quality • You cannot play , edit or record on unfinafzed DVD - R / and recording time that suits your needs . RW discs recorded in Video mode on other DVD We recommend that the XP mode be used for recording recorders . ( Likewise , unfinalized Video mode discs fast moving or action programs . recorded on this recorder are not playable on other In all except the XP mode , sound is recorded in two playerdrecorders . ) channel Dolby Digital format . When set to XP , sound is • This recorder cannot record onto CD - R or CD - RW recorded in high quality , uncompressed Linear PCM discs . format . • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel and you are due to power cuts , defective discs , or damage to the recording in Video mode , or in VR mode on the XP recorder . setting , use the AUDIO button to select the Mono , • Fingerprints , dh't and small scratches on a disc can Stereo or SAP audio channel to record before recording affect playback and / or recording performance . starts . Please take proper care of your discs . _ Note _ Note • Note that all recording times ( both here and those * Some DVD players , such as some Pioneer models , shown by the recorder ) are only approximate . This is are compatible with VR mode DVD - RW discs . Check because of the way that the video is recorded ; you the operating instructions for your player for VR may get slightly more or slightly less , depending on mode corr _ patibility information . what you're recording . . The maximum number of titles that can be recorded on a DVD - R / RW disc is 99 . * The maximum number of chapters recordable on a DVD - R / RW disc is 999 . En
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_ Rec0rding iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii @ i iiiiiiiiiiiiifi _ ii ] iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii [ ifiiiiiiiii ] iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . [ . _ . . ] . i . i . ii . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restrictions on video recording Setting the picture quality / recording • You cannot record copy - protected video using this time recorder . Copy - protected video includes DVD - Video discs and some satellite broadcasts , if copy - protected material is encountered during a Before starting a recording , you will usually want to set recording , recording will pause automatically and an the picture quality / recording time . There are six standard error message will be displayed on - screen . settings available , which allow you to choose a balance , Video that is ' copy - once only ' can only be recorded on between picture quality and recording time . a DVD - RW disc in VR mode ( see below ) . • When recording a TV broadcast or through an i21 ( ] 21 , ; O external input , you can display copy control REC _ ODE information on screen . ( see Disp / aying disc information on - screen on page 25 ) . CPRM CPRM is a copy protection systern with scramble system . Press REC MODE repeatedly to seJect a recording regarding the recording of ' copy once ' broadcast setting , prog rams . CPRM stands for Content Protection for • XP Fine picture quality Recordab / e Media . • SP Standard play This recorder is CPRM compatible , which means that , LP Long play you can record copy - once broadcast programs , but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings . CPRM , EP Extended play recordings can only be made on CPRM - compatible DVD - • SLP Super Long Play RW ( vet . 1.1 or higher ) discs formatted in VR mode . • SEP Super Extended Play DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that The setting is indicated in the front panel display , and are specifically compatible with CPRM . shown on - screen together with the recording time for a blank recordable disc . if a recordable disc is loaded , the Recording equipment and copyright approximate remaining recording time for that disc is also shown . ( Note that if the On Screen display setting You may use this product only to reproduce or copy ( see Disp / ay on page 48 ) is Off then this information is materials for which you own the copyright or have not displayed . ) obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy . Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy , you may be violating the law , including copyright law , and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies . • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U . S . patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners . Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation , and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation . Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited . En
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Recording iJiJ _ iJiJi J _ J _ JiJiJ _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii3iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiii _ se the REC MODE button to set the picture quality / recording time . m Basic recording from the TV * See Setting the picture qua / ify / recording time above for detailed instructions . mwJ Follow the instructions below to record a TV program . 4 if the broadcast audio has a SAP channel ( Second Recording starts immediately and continues until the Audio Program ) , press AUDIO to select the audio disc is full or you stop the recording . channel to record . Press repeatedly to switch between Mono , Stereo and SAP audio channels . • When recording in VR mode , both mono and SAP audio channels are recorded , allowing you to switch the audio channel on playback . The only exception to this is when the picture quality is set to XP , in which case you do need to select the audio channel before recording . 5 Press @ REC to start recording . If you want to set a recording end time , press the Q REC button repeatedly . The recording time increases in 30 minute increments , up to a maximum of ten hours . The time the recording will end is shown on - screen and in the front panel display . When the recording ends , the recorder automatically switches into standby . • To cancel the set recording time , press Q REC . • If you want to pause recording at any time , press II . Press again to restart the recording . ( If recording in VR mode , a new chapter is started after recording restarts ) 6 To stop the recording , press Ira . • If you set the recording time in the previous step , you can still stop the recording anytime by pressing Ill . • Recording will stop automatically when there is no more space on the DVD . s J _ _ J J . . . . 1 Load a recordable disc . Setting a timer recording * If you load a new blank DVD - RW disc , the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc . 2 Use the CH + / - buttons to select the TV channel Using the timer recording features you can program up to record . to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance . Timer The front panel display shows the channel number : recording programs can be set to record just once , every day , or every week . 007 ° , ] You can set the recorder so that it will adjust the recording qualitytotry and fit the recording on tothe disc Channenl umberJ ' if it would not otherwise fit atthe recording quality you set * While the recorder is stopped , you can also use the ( see OptimiZed Rec on page 52 for more on this ) . number buttons on the remote to select the channel . ( For channel 6 , press 6 then ENTER ; for channel 24 , A Irnportant press 2 , 4 then ENTER ) * Atirner recording can't be set if : * if the recorder is stopped , you can also use the + / - There are already 32 timer programs waiting to be buttons on the front panel to select the channel recorded . number . En
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( _ Re ¢ 0rding _ * Timer recording will not start if : • You can also access the Timer Recording screen The recorder is already recording . from the Home Menu ( press HOME MENU , select A disc is being initialized , finalized or unfinalized . Timer Recording , then Timer Rec ( View ) ) . * Except when finalizing Video mode discs , timer recording will start when the operation preventing timer recording has finished . Timer program already set * If a disc is playing when a timer recording is due to New Input start , playback will automatically stop to allow the Select hereto input a new recording to stale . timer program * The timer indicator lights in the front panel display when the timer is active . If the indicator is blinking it means that there is no disc loaded , or the disc loaded is not recordable . loadeddisc alreadyset , Approximately two minutes before a timer recording is set to start , the recorder will go into timer recording if there are more than eight timer programs already standby ( assuming that a recordable disc is loaded ) . set , press _ - _ , - Ito switch page ( go back using the 14 _ In timer recording standby you cannot use some button ) . functions . You can also clear a timer prog ram before it's started by highlighting it and pressing CLEAR . 2 Select " New Input " to set a new timer program , then press ENTER . O , IZZZZOJJ 3 Enter the timer recording settings . O O , O O Use the 4 , , / , _ buttons to select a field ; use the t / , ! _ TB _ E _ _ E £ buttons to change the value . Date Choose a date up to one month in advance , or 1 Press TIMER REC then select'Timer Rec ( View ) " to select a daily or weekly program . display the Timer Recording screen . , Start - Set the recording start time . , Stop Set the recording end time ( maximum length d a timer recording is 10 hours ) . , CH Choose a channel ( 2 - 69 or 1 125 for antenna or cable channels respectively , excluding skip channels ) , crone of the external inputs from which to record . , RecMode Select XP , SP , LP , EP , SLP or SEP ( See Record / rig time and picture qua / ity on page 33 ) . 4 After entering all the timer recording information , highlight ' Program Set " and press ENTER . The timer recording list screen is displayed again . The timer program you just input appears in the list . En
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Recording 5 To exit the timer recording screen , press HOME 3 if you want to change the recording quality , use MENU . the _ = , / , _ buttons to highlight Rec Mode , then use m • if you change the Auto Channel Setting ( from cable the 1 _ / _ buttons to change . to antenna or the other way around ) , existing timer mwJ programs will be erased . : T Timer recording using the VCR Plus + ® programming system This system makes prograrnming timer recordings very simple . Most TV guides _ ublish PlusCode numbers with their program details , if you want to make a timer recording d a program , you just input the corresponding code . The date , start , stop and channel settings are made • See also Recording time andp / cture qua / fly on automatically . All you have to do is tell the recorder the page 33 and Setting the picture qua / / ty / r _ cording time recording mode , and whether it's a once - only recording on page 34 . or a regular recording . 4 After making the settings , press ENTER . • If you haven't set Hp the gHide channels ( or at least the guide channel for the PlusCode number that you entered ) , the recorder will prompt you to enter the channel number that the TV program is showing on . O Tip • You can check the timer program settings by pressing TIMER REC to display the timer recording screen . Extending a timer recording in progress You can extend a timer recording beyond the programmed end time in two different ways . This can be 1 Press " VCR Plus + " to display the VCR Plus + useful if a broadcast program overruns , for example . program screen , You can also access this screen frorn the Horne Menu ( press HOME MENU , select Timer Recording , then VCR Plus + } . 2 Use the number buttons to enter a PlusCode number , then press ENTER . To clear the last digit entered , press CLEAR . , Cii iiiiiiliiiiii ¸ i TI _ E _ RE _ X Moving the end time by 30 - minute blocks 1 During timer recording , press and bold • REC for three seconds . The timer indicator disappears from the front panel display .
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_ Re ¢ 0rding _ 2 Press Q REC repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute increments . Programming a new end time • REC 1 During timer recording , press TIMER REC to display the Timer Recording screen . You can also access the Timer Recording screen from the Home Menu ( press HOME MENU , select Timer Recording , then Timer Rec ( View ) ) . 1 During timer recording , press and hold O REC for three seconds . Only the prograrn is canceled ( the timer indicator disappears ) ; reeording continues so that you can New lnput manually stop recording whenever you like . 2 When you want to stop recording completely , press [ ] . Preventing use of the recorder before a timer recording ( child lock ) 2 Use the lr button to highlight the current timer You can make all the front panel and remote control recording , then press ENTER . buttons inoperative using the child lock feature . This is A screen showing details of the timer recording appears . useful when you set a timer recording and want to make From this screen , only the recording stop time can be sure that the timer settings are not changed before changed . recording has finished . 1 If the recorder is on , switch it into standby . 2 Press and bold [ ] on the front panel for three seconds to lock the controls . The front panel display briefly shows LOCK . If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel , LOCK is briefly displayed again . . To unlock the recorder , press and hold [ ] on the front panel for three seconds until the display shows UNLOCK . 3 Set a new Stop time for the timer recording . Use the 4 , , / _ buttons to select the hour or minute field , . To cancel a timer recording when the recorder is then use the t / . _ buttons to change the time . locked , first unlock the recorder ( see above ) , then press and hold • REC for three seconds . 4 Press ENTER to set the new time and exit the screen , Recording will continHe until the new stop time is reached . Timer recording FAQ Canceling and stopping a timer recording in V Frequently Asked Questions progress After a timer recording has started , you can cancel the • Even though the timeris set , the recorderdoesn't staff recording ! program ( but continue recording ) , or stop recording completely if you need to . Check that the disc loaded is recordable , not locked ( see Lock Disc on page 49 ) , and that there are fewer than 99 titles already on the DVD . • The recorder won't let me enter a tlrmerpi'og / am ! Why not ? You can't enter a timer progrartl if the clock isn't set . En
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Recording • What happens when two ormor _ tirnerprogr _ ms _ Note overlap ? m • if your source is copy - protected using CopyGuard , Basically , the prog ram with the earlier recording start you will not be abb to record it . See Restrictions on mwJ time has priority . However , the recorder win start video recording on page 34 for more details . recording the program with the later start time after : 3 = the earlier program is finished . Eftwo programs have the same times ( but different channels , for exampb ) , iiiiiiiiiiiJii _ Wjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ ijijijijiJiJiJiJ ¢ i JiJii the program set most recently takes priority . Playing your recordings on other DVD players Recording from an external Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs component recorded in Video mode . A number of players ( including many Pioneer models ) can also play DVD - RW discs recorded in VR mode , finalized or not . Check the manual You can record from an external component , such as a that came with the player to check what kinds of discs it camcorder or VCR , connected to one d the recorder's will play . external inputs . When you finalize a Video mode disc , a title menu is created from which you can select titles when you play the disc . These menus are navigated in the usual way , pressing MENU or TOP MENU to display the menu , then using the lt ' / , ll - / _ ' / " _ ( cursor buttons ) followed by ENTER to select titles and start playback . _ " ii _ ¸ ¸ i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i i ¢ " ' ¸ i _ Finalizing a disc _ , , , , , , , } ! i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i . _ . . . i . i . , , , . , , , , , _ ii { i } i { Z } , { } { i ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ 3 • R _ ( REC _ 0 _ E Finalizing ' fixes ' the recordings in place so that the disc m m C : : Ci : CZ3 can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD - ROM drive . 1 Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD A Important recorder , Once you've finalized a disc recorded in Video mode , See Chapter 2 ( Connecting up ) for connection options . you can't edit or record anything else on that disc . 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select one of the However , the finalization on a DVD - RW disc maybe external inputs to record from , ' undone ' ; see Undo Fina / / ke on page 49 for how to do There are two analog inputs . The current input is shown this . on - screen and in the front panel display : • A VR mode disc can still be recorded and edited on • L1 Input 1 this recorder even after finalizing . , L2 Input 2 ( front panel ) 1 Load the disc you want to finalize . Check that the Audio In setting for Dual Mono Make sure that the recorder is stopped before Recording is as you want it ( see Audio / n on page 51 ) . proceeding . , if the aspect ratio is distorted ( squashed or 2 Press HOME MENU and select'Initial Setup ' . stretched ) , adjust on the source component or your TV before recording . 3 Press _ to select'Disc ' . 3 Set up the recorder . Use REC MODE to set the recording quality . See Setting the picture qua / fly / recording time on page 34 for detailed information . 4 Press Q REC when you're ready to start recording . En
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_ Re ¢ 0rding _ ) 4 Select " Finalize ' . _ J _ Irnportant • Initializing a disc will erase everything recorded on it . Make sure there is nothing on the disc that you want to keep ! • You may not be able to re - initialize a disc in a different format if it was originally initialized on an older DVD recorder . 1 Press HOME MENU and select'Initial Setup ' . Select Finalize " Start ' . 2 Press _ to select'Disc ' . 6 Video mode only : All the titles on the disc are Select " initialize " displayed , 4 Select " Video Mode " or " VRMode ' from the initialize options . 7 The recorder will now start finalizing the disc . during finalization : , How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc , how much is recorded on the disc and the number of titles on the disc . A disc recorded in VR 5 Select " Start ' . mode can take up to one hour to finalize . A disc It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc . recorded in Video mode can take up to 20 minutes . iJii ] j } i _ iiJ ] jijiji [ iiiiiiiiiiii . ii . i . i . f . i . iJ . . ] . j . i . j . ij . i . j . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . J . ] . J . _ . i . ii . i . i ! . _ . . H . . . H . . . H . . H . . . H . . H . . . H . . . H . . HHHHHHHHHHHH / HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH _ Initializing a DVD - RW disc m _ Note When you first load a blank disc , the recorder will • By default , the recorder initializes blank DVD - RW initialize it automatically for recording . You can also discs for VR mode recording . See DVD - RW Auto / nit . manually initialize DVD - RW discs . on page 52 if you want to change the default to Video mode . You can initialize a disc for either Video mode recording or VR mode recording . , If a disc was previously finalized on an older DVD recorder , you may not be able to reqnitialize and / or initialize it for Video mode recording . En
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Editing Chapter 7 m Editing mwJ Using this recorder you can edit video content on iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii £ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii @ iiiiiiii @ ijiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii [ _ jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs . More Editing Titles ( Title Edit ) detailed editing is possible on VR mode discs , which can be edited at the chapter level . Video mode discs cars only be edited at the title level . Erase Once a Video mode disc has been finalized , further editing is not possible . Use this command to erase individual titles from a disc . 1 Press HOME MENU and select " Editing " from the When erasing Original content from a VR mode DVD - on - screen display . RW , the available recording time will increase as titles are erased . Erasing a title from a Video mode DVD - RW disc increases the available recording time only if it is the last title on the disc . Since DVD - R is not erasable / rewritable , erased titles do not free up space on the disc , even though they are not visible anymore . 1 Select'Erase " from the Title Edit menu options . 2 Use the t / _ buttons to select " Title Edit " or 2 Use the _ = / , _ buttons to select the title you want " Chapter Edit " from the Editing menu . to erase , then press ENTER . Discrecording Recording time Title Edit mode available inthe displayed Editmode recordingmode The following title editing functions are available : . Erase Erase a title ( page 41 ) • Title Name Name or rename a title ( page 42 ) . Navi Mark ( VR mode only ) Change the thumbnail irrlage of a title ( page 42 ) Currently Lockedtitle selectedtitle indicator • Lock ( VR mode only ) Lock or unlock a title to prevent accidental changes being made ( page 43 ) information for . Erase All Erase all titles ( page 43 ) selectedtitle 3 Highlight " Yes " to confirm , or " No " to cancel , then The following chapter editing functions are available for press ENTER . VR mode discs only : When the last title is erased , you will automatically be Erase Erase a chapter ( page 43 ) taken back to the Home Menu . • Divide Divide a chapter into two new chapters 4 Press RETURN to go back to the Title Edit menu ( page 44 ) options , or select another title to erase . . Combine Combine two chapters into one ( page 44 ) En
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Title Name Navigation Mark ( Navi Mark ) Use this function to seEect a frame from a title to use as You can give titles names Hp to 64 characters long for VR mode recordings and 32 characters for Video mode that title's thumbnail image in the Disc Navigator . recordings . 1 Select'Navi Mark " from the Title Edit menu 1 Select " Title Name " from the Title Edit menu options . options . 2 Use the _ / . _ buttons to select the title then 2 Usethe _ , / _ buttonstoselectthetitleyouwant press ENTER . to name , then press ENTER to go to the name input 3 Use the playback controls ( 1 _ , | 1 , _ l _ , I1 _ , etc . ) to screen . find the frame you want to use for the thumbnail 3 input a name for the selected title . picture . inputarea Currently selected title number informationfor Sumtotal ofthe chapter selected chapter inthe selected title Recordingtime Editmode of the selected title Cursorto Areato select select input character position • A name generated automatically by the recorder will Pla point Playbacktime already be in the name input section d the screen . indicator . Use the t / , l _ / _ ' / ' _ ( cursor buttons ) and ENTER to Playbackpoint select characters . Currently selected chapternumber • Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower - case . 4 When the frame you want to use is displayed , • Use the CLEAR button to delete characters directly select " Change ' then press ENTER . ( press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole naPQe ) . 5 To return to the title selection screen , press RETURN , or select " Back " then press ENTER . • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder , you will see only a limited character set . 6 Press RETURN to go back to the Title Edit menu options , or select another title to change . 4 Highlight " OK ' then press ENTER to enter the name and return to the title selection screen . • To return to the title selection screen without saving changes to the title name , press RETURN . 5 Press RETURN to go back to the Title Edit menu options , or select another title to name , En
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Editing " _ Lock iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiii _ ii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ ¸ ¸ ¸ iiiiii . . . . . . iii _ ¸ ¸ m Editing chapters ( Chapter Edit ) You can lock a title so that it can't be edited or erased mwJ accidenfly . Efyou do need to edit it , you can always unlock When editing VR mode DVDs you can edit individual it later . chapters within a title , with commands for erasing , combining and dividing . 1 Select " Lock " from the Title Edit menu options , 2 Use the _ / , _ buttons to select the title you want Erase to lock ( or unlock ) , then press ENTER . Use this command to erase individual chapters from a title . 1 Select'Erase " from the Chapter Edit menu options . 2 Use the 4 = / = _ buttons to select the title containing the chapters you want to erase , then press ENTER . An unlocked title will become locked ; a locked title will be unlocked . Locked titles are displayed with a padlock icon . 3 Press RETURN to go back to the Title Edit menu options , or select another title to lock / unlock . Erase All This cornmand erases all unlocked titles frorn the disc 3 Use the 1 _ / _ / _ = / = _ ( cursor buttons ) to select the ( see also Lock on page 43 ) . chapter you want to erase , then press ENTER . When editing a DVD - RW , the available recording time will increase when titles are erased . Since DVD - R is not erasable / rewritable , the erased titles do not free up space on the disc , even though they are not visible anymore . 1 Select " Erase All " from the Title Edit menu options . 4 Highlight " Yes " to confirm , or " No " to cancel , then press ENTER . 5 To return to the title selection screen , press RETURN . 2 Select " Yes " to confirm , or " No " to cancel , then 6 Press RETURN to go back to the Chapter Edit press ENTER . menu options , or select another title to edit . When all titles are erased , you will autornatically be taken back to the Home Menu . | En
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Divide Combine Use this command to divide a chapter into two new ones . Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one . 1 Select " Divide " from the Chapter Edit menu options . 1 Select'Combine " from the Chapter Edit menu options . 2 Use the _ / _ buttons to select the title containing the chapter you want to divide , then 2 Use the _ / = _ buttons to select the title press ENTER . containing the chapters you want to combine , then press ENTER . 3 Usetbe lr / _ / _ = / = _ ( cursor buttons ) to seJect tbe chapter , then press ENTER . Selectedchapternumber Sumtotal ofthe chapter Currently selectedtitle number inthe selected title Recording time Sumtotal of the chapter of the selectedtitle inthe selectedtitle Editmode Recordingtime Edit mode of the selected title Title informationfur Selectedboundaryline selected chapter Currentlyselected Informatiunfur chapter seJectedchapter Movie beforeand behind a selectedboundary line Currently selected chapter number 3 Highlight the bar divider between the two chapters you want to combine , then press ENTER . 4 Use the playback controls ( _ , | | , _ 4 , _ , etc . ) to find the place you want to divide the chapter . 4 To return to the title selection screen , press RETURN . 5 Select " Divide " and press ENTER to divide the chapter . 5 Press RETURN to go back to the Chapter Edit menu options , or select another title to edit . 6 To return to the chapter selection screen , press RETURN , or select " Back " then press ENTER . _ Note 7 Press RETURN to go back to the Chapter Edit menu options , or select another title to edit . • It may not always be possible to combine two chapters , even though they are adjacent , if a chapter has been divided into three , then the middb chapter _ Note erased , it is not possible to combine the two . When divided , both of the new chapters must be remaining chapters into one . longer than three seconds . En
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( The initial Setup menu Chapter 8 m The Initial Setup menu mw _ _ ¢ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiijiiijijiiii [ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii [ fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ! i _ . . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . [ . _ . . j . i . ii . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . S . . . . . e . . . l.e . . . . c . . . t . . . . . . . " . . . Auto ' . Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup rnenu is where you can set various recorder options for sound , picture , language and so on . Press HOME MENU and select " Initial Setup ' . 2 Set'Clock Set CH " to the channel preset number that broadcasts a clock signal . * Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped , during playback these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup menu . Except for the Setup Navigator , menu screens are exited automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity . 3 Move the cursor down to " Start " and press ENTER . Clock The date ( rnonth , day , year ) and time must be set before you can use any of the tirner recording features . The clock can be set automatically if there is a broadcast station transmitting clock signals , or manually . Select Auto to set the clock automatically or Manual to display The time and date is displayed when the recorder has the clock setting screen . successfully set the clock . Auto clock setting * If the time could not be set , press RETURN to go back Some TV channels broadcast time signals together to the previous screen and select Manual . with the program . This recorder can use these Manual dock setting signals to set the clock automatically . If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals , you can set the clock manually : En
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_ The initial Setup menu 1 Select " Manual ' , Tuner 2 Use the _ = / = _ buttons to set your time zone , Auto CH Setup then press ENTER . • Default setting : Antenna Auto CH Setup 3 Press $ then use the _ - / - _ buttons to set Auto Channel Setting automatically tunes the builtqn TV dayEght saving time ( D . S . T . ) On or Off , then press tuner to terrestrial broadcast TV channels or cable ENTER . channels . 1 Select'Antenna " or " Cable ' , depending on how you receive your TV channels . Antenna 4 Set the current date and time . Wait for the automatic tuning to finish . After automatic tuning has finished , a channel mapping Use the t / J buttons to change the value in the summary screen is displayed . highlighted field . Use the 4 , , / , _ buttons to move from one field to another . 009 _ 01 _ _ elo 5 Press ENTER to finish setting the time . o12 _ o2o _ 014 _ 022 _ 3 Press ENTER to return to the main menu screen , En
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The initial Setup menu Guide CH Setup _ Note • Default setting : n / a m . If you want to cancel before tuning has finished , Guide channels are used by the VCR Plus + system so press ENTER . mwJ that the channel number specified in the VCR Plus + . You can manually tune and skip blank channels programming numbers can be guaranteed to : T using the Manual CH Setting , below . correspond to the correct station . 1 Select'Guide CH Setup ' , then " Guide CH ' . Manual CH Setup • Default setting : n / a GuideCHSetup Manual CH getup 2 Assign channeJ numbers to the guide channeJsas necessary . From the manual channel setup screen you can Look in your TV guide to see which channel numbers manually fine tune channels and set channels to skip . should be assigned to which guide channels . The skip function lets you skip channels where there is no station so that as you change channels using the CHANNEL + / - buttons orthe number buttons , you only change to channels that have a station . 1 Select " Manual CH Setup " to display the manual channel setup screen . • Use the lJ / , I , buttons to change the guide channel for setting . • Use the * - / , _ buttons to change the channel number . • Use the PREV / NEXT button to display the previous / next 10 guide channels . • Use the t / , l _ buttons to change the guide channel 3 To return to the previous screen , press ENTER or for setting . RETURN . . If you want to skip the displayed channel ( because there is no station assigned to that channel ) , change OSD Language the Skip setting to On . • Default setting : EngEsh . Efyou want to manually tune the displayed channel , change the AFT ( Auto Fine Tuning ) setting to Off , then move down to Level to manually tune to a station . OSD Language This sets the language of the on - screen menus and displays . 2 To return to the Initial Setup menu , press ENTER . En
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_ The initial Setup menu There are three different recorder IDs . When set to Select " OSD Language ' then use the _ - / , _ Recorder2 or RecorderS , the remote control mode is buttons to select a language option . shown in the front panel display . Display After selecting a new recorder ID , you have to confirm the . DefaHIt setting : On change by selecting Yes or No ( use the 4 , , / , _ buttons ) , then pressing ENTER . You can have the recorder show or hide on - screen Note that as soon as you change the recorder ID , the operation displays ( for Play , Stop , etc . ) , and choose whether to switch the front panel display on or off when remote becomes inoperative until you change the remote to the same ID . the recorder is in standby . To set the remote , press and hold RETURN and a number button ( 1,2 or 3 ) for five seconds . Setup Navigator Default setting : n / a Remote Control x • Default setting : Recorder1 Youonly need to set this if you am using mor _ than one Pioneer DVDr _ corder / n the same morn , The Setup Navigator appears automatically when you switch on the recorder for the fi rst time ( or after resetting the recorder ) . It is also available from the Initial Settings menu should you need it at any other time . See also Switching on and setting up on page 20 . So that each remote control operates only its own recorder , make this setting different for each recorder and remote in the room . En
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The initial Setup menu You can also undo the finalization of VR mode discs which have been finalized on other DVD recorders . If m Disc settings when you load a disc the message This disc cannot be recorded . Undo the finalization is displayed , use this i Lock Disc command to be able to record on the disc using this recorder . Select Finalize , then Undo Finalize Start from the • Default setting : Off finalize options screen . Video settings Video Out • Default setting : interlace You on / y need to make this setting ifyou connected this Set to On to prevent accidental recording , editing or recorder to your TV using the component vMeo jacks , erasing of the disc loaded . If you need to unlock the disc to make edits , select Off . Video Out If your TV is compatible with progressive - scan component video , set this Progressive for the highest quality picture . If your % / is not compatible with A important progressive - scan video , leave it set to Interlace . • A locked disc can still be initialized ( which will completely erase the disc ) . initialize See / n / t / ' a / / 7 / ' r / g a DVD - RWdLscon page 40 for detailed instructions on this option . Finalize • See also Progressive scan video in the glossary on Finalizing ' fixes ' the recordings in place so that the disc page 64 . can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD - ROM drive . See Playing your recordings on other DVDplayers on page 39for detailed instructions . Undo Finalize You can undo the finalization on DVD - RW discs recorded on this recorder in Video mode . You need to do this if you want to record more matedal or edit matedal already on the disc . En
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_ The initial Setup menu _ ) Playback Adjust _ Important If you switch to Progressive when using a TV that is not cornpaUbb with progressive - scan video , you will not be able to see anything displayed on your TV . If this happens , press and hold the + button on the front panel , then press O STANDBY / ON . This will set the recorder's video output back to Interlace . Compatibility of this unit with progressive - scan TVs Consumers should note that not 811high - definition television sets Use the various Playback Adjust settings to adjust the are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to picture quality of the video output . be displayed in the picture . In case of 525 progresswe scan picture problems , it is recommended that the user switch the From the Playback Adjust screen , use the t / _ buttons connection to the ' standard definition ' output ( Interlace ) . If there to select a setting , then use the 4 , , / , _ buttons to adjust a _ e questions regarding ourTV set compatibility with this model , it . please contact our customer service center , This _ ecorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors Plasma display • PDP - 505HD PDP - 502MX , PDP - 5030HD , PDP - 4330HD , Pro - 10O0HD , Pro - 800HD , PDP - 5031 , PDP - 4300 , Pro - 1000HDI , Pro - 800HDI , PDP - 504OHD , PDP - 4340HD , Pro - 111OHD , Pro - 910HD , Pro - 810HD , Pro - 1010HD , Pro - 920HD , Pro - 1120HD , PDP - 4345HD , PDP - 5045HD , PDP - 4350HD , PDP - 5050HD , PDP - 4304 , PDP - 5004 , PDP - 4300 • Pure Cinema This setting optimizes the picture for Projection monitor receiver film material when the video output is set to o Pro - 700HD , Pro - 710HD , Pro - 610HD , Pro - 510HD , Pro - 720HD , progressive scan . Usually it is best set to On , but tl7 Pro - 620HD , Pro - 520HD , SD - 641 HD5 , SD - 582HD5 , SD - 532HD5 , switching it Off if the picture appears unnatural . SD - 533HD5 , SD - 643HD5 , Pro - 730HD , Pro - 630HD , Pro - 530HD , Pro - 730HDI , Pro - 530HDI , Pro - 730HD , Pro - 630HD , Pro - 530HD • Block NR Adjusts the amount d noise reduction applied tothe block noise ( artifacts visible in areas d flat color , caused by MPEG compression ) . input Adjust • Mosquito NR Adjusts the amount of noise reduction applied to the mosquito noise ( artifacts visible around the edge of an image , caused by MPEG compression ) . , Black Level Adjusts the intensity of black . • Chroma Level Adjusts how rich colors appear . Press ENTER to exit the screen . Use this setting to adiust the bnghtness / color separation of the video input . Audio settings From the Input Adjust screen , use the _ / , _ buttons to adiust the 3 - D Y / C setting from Off to Max . Audio Adjust setting Press ENTER to confirm and exit the screen . Use the Audio Adiust setting to adjust the dynamic range of the audio output when playing DVDs with Dolby Digital sound . En
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The initial Setup menu _ From the Audio Adjust screen , use the _ , / , , _ buttons to Audio Out adjust the Audio DRC setting On or Off . ( Off leaves the m dynamic range untouched ; On ' squashes ' the dynamic range , making it good for Iowerdevel listening . ) mwJ 13 = Use the various Audio Out settings to make sure that the digital audio output is compatible with your AV receiver ( or other connected component ) . You may need to check Press ENTER to confirm and exit the screen . the operating instructions that came with your AV receiver to see which digital formats it's compatible with . From the Audio Out screen , use the t / _ buttons to select a setting , then use the _ / , _ buttons to adjust it . Dolby Digital Use the Audio In settings to specify which channel ( s ) of • Dolby Digital if yourAV receiver , etc . is Dolby a dual mono source to record and adjust the analog Digital compatible , set to Doiby Digital , otherwise audio input levek set to Dolby Digital - > PCM . From the Audio in screen , use the t / J buttons to select • 96 kHz PCM If yourAV receiver , etc . is corrq _ atible a setting , then use the _ , / , _ buttons to adjust it . with high sampling rate audio ( 88.2 / 96 kHz ) , set to 96kHz , otherwise set to 96kHz - > 48kHz . • DTS if your AV receiver , etc . has a builtdn DTS decoder , set to On , otherwise set to Off . ( See also Important below . ) = MPEG IfyourAVreceiver , etc . is MPEG audio compatible , set to MPEG , otherwise set to MPEG - > PCM . External Audio Select Stereo if the external audio input is regular stereo , or Dual Mono if each channel A Important carries a separate soundtrack . If you set DTS to On with a non - DTS compatible , Dual Mono Rec When recording a dual mono amplifier , noise will be output when you play a DTS source from an external input in Video mode or VR disc . mode set to XP , you can choose to record the L ( left ) , When set to On , there is no analog audio output orthe R ( right ) audio channel . when playing a DTS DVD - Video disc . , input Level Use to attenuate the analog audio • When playing a DTS audio CD { even when DTS is input level . ( External input only ) Off ) , noise is output from the analog outputs . Do not p / ay this through your amplifier and speakers , _ Note • When playing a DTS audio CD , make sure that • Except in XP recording mode , if you're recording in Stereo is selected using the AUDIO button . See VR mode , both channels will be recorded and you Switching DVD soundtracks on page 31 . can switch them as you like on playback . En
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_ The initial Setup menu " ) ! JiiiiJiii On the default setting , a new chapter is started approximately every 15 minutes when recording in Video Recording settings mode . Optimized Rec = Default setting : Off DVD - RW Auto Init . • Default setting : VR Mode On the default setting , if a timer program ( Standard or VCR Plus + programming system ) is set but there isn't enough space on the disc at the recording quality set , the recording will start , but it will be cut off when the disc is full . Set Optimized Rec to On to have the recorder automatically adjust the recording quality to fit the available disc space . When you load a new , blank DVD - RW disc the recorder automatically initializes it for recording . You can set it to initialize th _ _ disc for VR mode or Video mode recording . _ Note * The quality of recordings may be reduced if a longer recording time is used . , Ef , even on recording level SEP , there is insufficient Playback settings space available on the disc , the recording is made on SEP but recording will stop once the disc is full . , Optbfized Recording only compensates for the first Parental Lock ( earliest starting ) timer prog ram if more than one has Sorne DVD = Video discs feature a Parental Lock level . If been set . the recorder is set to a lower level than the disc , it will require you to enter a password before the disc will play . This gives you some control about what your children Auto Chapter watch on your DVD recorder . • Default setting : On Some discs also support the Country / Area code feature . The recorder does not play certain scenes on these discs depending on the Country / Area code you set . Before you can set the Parental Lock level orthe Country / Area code you must set a password . As the password owner you can change the Parental Lock level or Country / Area code whenever you like . You can also change the password . En
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The initial Setup menu 2 Use the number buttons to enter your existing _ Note password . m . Not all discs that you may consider inappropriate for your children use the Parental Lock feature . These mwJ discs will always play without requiring the password : T first . • Efyou forget the password , you can reset the recorder to its factory settings ( see Resetting the recorder on page 63 ) , then set a new password . Set Password 3 Press ENTER . • Default password : none 4 Enter a new password . The password you set will enable you to change the Parental Lock level and Country / Area code setting . It is also the password that you will need to enter if you want to play a disc with a parental lock level higher than the recorder . 1 Select'Set Password ' . Set Password 5 Press ENTER . Change Level • Default level : Off 1 Select'Level ' . 2 Use the number buttons to input a four - digit password . 2 Use number buttons to enter your password , then press ENTER . 3 Press ENTER to set the password . Change Password To change your password , confirrn your existing password then enter a new one . 1 Select'Change Password ' . 3 Use the _ / _ buttons to select a new parental ChangePassword lock level . | En
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_ The initial Setup menu 4 Press ENTER to set the new Parental Lock level . _ Note Changing the Country / Area code does not take effect Country / Area until the next disc is loaded ( or the current disc is Default Country / Area code : us ( 2119 ) reloaded ) . 1 Select'Country / Area ' . Language 2 Use number buttons to enter your password , then press ENTER . Use the various Language settings to set the default audio , subtitle and menu languages for DVD discs , as well as subtitle display behavior . From the Language screen , use the t / , _ buttons to select a setting , then use the 4 , , / , _ buttons to adjust it . If you want to choose a language other than English , French or Spanish for audio , subtitles and menus , select Other then select another language ( see Selecting ' Other ' / anguages below ) . 3 Select a Country / Area code . • You may also want to refer to the Country / Ar _ a code fist on page 60 . There are two ways you can set the Country / Area code : . • Select by code letter : Use the 4 , , / , _ buttons to change the code . Audio - This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs , if the language you specify here is recorded on a disc , the recorder automatically plays the disc in that language . , Subtitle This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs . If the language you specify • Select by code number : Press , i then use the here is recorded on a disc , the recorder automatically number buttons to enter the four - digit Country / Area plays the disc with those subtitles . code ( you can find the Country / Area code list on • DVD Menu Some multilingual discs have disc page 60 . ) menus in several languages . This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should appear . Leave on the default setting ( w / Subtitle Language ) for menus to appear in the same language as your Subtitle language . • Subtitle Display When set to On , the recorder displays subtitles according to the Subtitle setting . Set to Off to switch subtitles off altogether ( although you may find that some discs override this setting ) . 4 Press ENTER to set the new Country / Area code . En
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The initial Setup menu * TV Screen Size - if you have a widescreen TV , select O Tip the 16 : 9 setting - - widescreen DVD software is then m shown using the full screen area . When playing * You can switch between the audio and subtitle software recorded in conventional ( 4 : 3 ) format , the mwJ languages recorded on a DVD disc any time during settings on yourTV will determine howthe material is playback using the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons . : 3 = presented - - see the manual that came with your TV ( This does not affect these settings . ) for details on what options are available . if you have a conventional % / , choose either 4 : 3 Selecting ' Other ' languages ( Letter Box ) or4 : 3 ( Pan & Scan ) . In Letter Box mode , 1 Select " Other " from the language list . widescreen software is shown with black bars at the This option appears in the settings for DVD Menu top and bottom of the screen . Pan & Scan chops the Language , Audio Language , and Subtitle Language . sides off widescreen material to make it fit the 4 : 3 screen ( so even though the picture looks larger on 2 Select the language you want . the screen , you're actually seeing less of the movie ) . See Screen sizes and disc formats on page 56 for more information . * Still Picture The recorder uses one of two processes when displaying a still frame from a DVD disc . The default Auto setting automatically chooses the best setting each time . The Frame setting produces a sharper image , but more prone to shake than field stills . * Select by language name : Use the 4 - / , _ buttons to change the language . Action settings * Select by code number : Press _ then use the number buttons to enter the four - digit language code . See Language code fist on page 60 for a list of available languages and corresponding codes . 3 Press ENTER to confirm and exit the screen . Visual settings Use the Action settings to specify Video CD playback and DVD title playback behavior . From the Action screen , use the t / _ buttons to select a setting , then use the _ / , _ buttons to adjust it . Use the Visual settings to specify the kind of TV you have and how still frames should appear when you pause playback of a disc . From the Visual screen , use the lt / , _ buttons to select a * PBC Mode Set to On to have the recorder setting , then use the 4 - / , _ , buttons to adjust it . automatically start playing Video CDs in playback control ( PBC ) mode , if possible . Set to Off if you prefer to use ' manual ' playback . , Title Continue ( VR mode only ) Set to On to have the recorder start playing the following title immediately after the previous one ends . When set to Off , when a title finishes the disc menu is displayed . En
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_ Additionai information Chapter 9 Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats Screen format of disc Setting Appearance 16 : 9 4 : 3 ( Letter Box ) The program is shown in widesnreen with black bars at [ _ tshcereteonp , and bottom of the 4 : 3 ( Pan & Scan ) The sides of the program are cropped so that the picture fills the whole screen , 4 : 3 16 : 9 The program appears squashed , Set to either 4 : 3 ( Letter Box ) or 4 : 3 ( Pan & Scan ) , 4 : 3 ( Letter Box ) The program is presented 4 : 3 ( Pan & Scan ) correctly on either setting . Screen format of disc Setting Appearance 16 : 9 16 : 9 The program is presented in widescreen , 4 : 3 16 : 9 Your TVwill determine how the picture is presented check the manual that came with the TV for details , En
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Additional information m Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction . If you think there is something wrong with this mw _ component , please check the points below . Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component . Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used . If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work . General The disc is automatically ejected • Check that the disc is not a DVD - RAM , DVD + R / RW , dual disc ( DVF ) / CD hybrid after closing the disc tray disc ) or other incompatible format disc ( page 8 ) . • Check that the disc is loaded properly ( aligned in disc tray and labebside up ) , • Take out the disc and clean it ( page 62 ) , • Check that the disc has a region code compatible with the recorder ( page 64 ) . No picture • Check that everything is connected properly ( page 10 ) . • Check that the connected ] ' V and / or the AV amp / receiver is set to the correct input . • Make sure that the disc is NTSC format . • The recorder may be set to progressive - scan with an incompatible TV . Reset to interlace by pressing and holding the + button ( front panel ) then pressing O STANDBY / ON ( front panel ) , Can't play a disc • Check that the disc is not a DVD - RAM , DVD + R / RW , dual disc ( DVr ) / CD hybrid disc ) or other incompatible format disc ( page 8 ) . • Take out the disc and clean it ( page 62 ) . • Check that the disc is loaded properly ( aligned in disc tray and label - side up ) , • There may be condensation in the recorder , Leave the recorder for an hour or so for the condensation to evaporate , All settings are reset • If the recorder is unplugged ( or there is a power failure ) while the recorder is on , all the settings will be lost . • Make sure that you switch the recorder into standby before unplugging the power cord , Screen goes blank and controls are • Press II then restart playback , inoperative Remote control does not work • Set the rernote control to the same ID number as the recorder ( page 48 ) . ( When the batteries run down , the remote mode is automatically reset to I . ) • Use the remote within its operating range ( page 8 ) , • Replace the batteries ( page 8 ) , No sound or sound is distorted • Make sure that the amp / receiver or TV is set to the correct input and the volume turned up , • There is no sound when the picture is paused , or during scanning ( even forwards at regular play speed ) or slow motion play . Press _ , to resume regular playback , • DTS discs can only be played if this recorder is connected to a DTS decoder or DTS compatible amp / receiver , If you have connected a suitable decoder , also make sure that the Initial Setup > Audio > Audio Out > DTS setting is On , • Some 96kHz discs do not output audio through the digital jack , In this case , switch the input of your amp / receiver to analog . • Check the audio cable connections ( page 10 ) . • If the sound is distorted , try cleaning the cable plugs , The picture from the external input • If the video signal from the external component is copy - protected , you cannot is distorted connect via this recorder , Connect the component directly to your _ . En
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_ Additionai information Screen is stretched vertically or hori - • Make sure that the TV Screen Size setti ng ( page 55 ) is correct for the kind of TV zontally you have ( see also page 56 ) , • If you have a widescreen TV , check its aspect ratio settings , • This recorder's input switches into wide mode automatically according to the input signal , When the unit connected is net compatible with ID - 1 , set the connected component to output 4 : 3 aspect ratio ( standard ) video , • If the disc was recorded in Video mode , make sure that it's finalized ( page 39 ) . Can't play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player • Some players will not play recordable DVD discs , even when recorded in Video mode and finalized , • If the disc was recorded in VR mode , the other player must be specifically RW compatible in order to play it ( page 8 ) , • discs recorded with copy - once material cannot be played on non - CPRM compatible players ( page 34 ) , • When a copy - protected disc is played via a VCR , the picture will not display During playback the picture is dark or distorted correctly , Connect the recorder directly to your TV , Can't record or does not record suc - • Check that there is some remaining blank space on the DVD , • Check that the disc isn't ah'eady finalized , cessfully • A DVD disc may contain up to 99 ( Original ) titles and 999 chapters , Check that these limits have not been reached , • Check that the source you are trying to record is not copy protected , • For a VR formatted disc , check that the disc isn't locked ( page 48 ) , • The power may have failed during recording , Timer program doesn't record suc - • When setting the recording channel , make sure you set the recerder's built - in TV tuner , not the TV's built - in tuner , cessfully • When recording to a Video mode disc , programs that are copy - once protected cannot be recorded , Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy - once material ( page 34 ) . • Two timer programs may have overlapped , in which case only the earlier one will record completely . • The power may have failed during recording , After briefly unplugging or after a • Reset the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder again . power failure the front panel dis - play shows ' - - : - - ' Front panel display shows ' LOCK " • The Child Lock is on ; turn off in order to use the recorder ( page 38 ) , when a button is pressed The picture freezes and the front • Press the front panel © STANDBY / ON button to switch the power off , then panel and remote control buttons switch back on and restart playback , If the power fails to switch off , press and hold stop working ( b STANDBY / ON for 10 seconds until the power switches off , If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity , disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions , En
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Additional information iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiWi iiiiiiiii _ iiiii giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii / i changed the batteries in the r _ mote contro / and now it doesn't work ! m Frequently asked questions Most likely the remote control ID does not match the , _ In this section you can find answers to frequently asked recorder . After changing the batteries , the remote ID _ questions on how to use your DVD recorder and what it _ J is reset to 1 ; if the recorder is set to something else , can do . the remote will not work with it . * What kind of discs can / use for record / rig ? See Remote Control on page 48 for how to set the ID You can use DVD - R and DVD - RW discs for recording . of the recorder and the remote . DVD - RAM , CD - R and CD - RW discs are not recordable using this recorder . See General disc compatitSity on page 8 for more details . . Can / watch recordings made using this r _ corderon other DVD players ? Yes . Use a DVD - R disc for you recordings ( these are always recorded in Video mode ) . After recording , finalize the disc to make it playable on other DVD players ( note that you cannot make further recordings on the disc after finalizing it ) . if you want to use a DVD - RW disc , make sure that it's initialized for recording in Video mode . As with a DVD - R , finalize the disc after recording to make it playable in other players . See also P / aying your r _ cord / ngs on other DVD p / ayers on page 39 . * Can / edit recordings , orerase parrs of recordings from a disc ? Yes . Recording to a VR mode DVD - RW disc gives you the most flexibility when editing . By default , when you load a new DVD - RW disc into the recorder it is initialized for recording in VR mode . See also Editing on page 41 . . Can / p / ay a VR mode DVD - RW disc in another DVD p / ayer ? Look for the ' RW Compatible ' mark on the other DVD player to see if it will play VR mode DVD - RW discs , if the player does not recognize the disc when you load it , try finalizing it in the recorder , then try again . See also P / ay / ng your r _ cord / ngs on other DVD p / ayers on page 39 . . Can / record a copy - once protected program from a subscriber / on sate / / ite or cab / e channe / ? Yes , but you'll need to use a CPRM - compatible DVD - RW disc initialized forVR mode recording . ( Look on the disc package to see if it is CPRM compatible . ) See also CPRM on page 34 . En
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_ Additionai information Language code list Language ( Language code letter ) , Language code Japanese ( ja ) , 1001 Bhutani ( dz ) , 0426 Kirghiz ( ky ) , 1125 Sinhalese ( si ) , 1909 English ( en ) , 0514 Esperanto ( eo ) , 0515 Latin ( la ) , 1201 Slovak ( sk ) , 1911 French ( tr ) , 0618 Estonian ( et ) , 0520 Slevenian ( sl ) , 1912 Lingala ( In ) , 1214 Basque ( eu ) , 0521 Laothian ( 1o ) , 1215 Samoan ( sm ) , 1913 Gelman ( de ) , 040s Persian ( fa ) , 0601 Lithuanian ( It ) , 1220 Shona ( sn ) , 1914 Italian ( it ) , 0920 Finnish ( fi ) , 0609 Latvian ( Iv ) , 1222 Somali ( so ) , 1915 Spanish ( es ) , 0519 Fiji ( fj ) , 0610 Malagasy ( rag ) , 1307 Albanian ( sq ) , 1917 Chinese ( zh ) , 2608 Faroese ( fo ) , 0615 Maori ( mi ) , 1309 Serbian ( st ) , 1918 Dutch ( nl ) , 1412 Frisian ( fy ) , 0625 Macedonian ( mk ) , 1311 Siswati ( ss ) , 1919 Portuguese ( pt ) , 1620 Irish ( ga ) , 0701 Malayalam ( ml ) , 1312 Sesotho ( st ) , 1920 Swedish ( sv ) , 1922 Sundanese ( su ) , 1921 Scots - Gaelic ( gd ) , 0704 Mongolian ( mn ) , 1314 Russian ( ru ) , 1821 Galician ( g ] ) , 0712 Moldavian ( mo ) , 1315 Swahili ( sw ) , 1923 Korean ( ko ) , 1115 Ma _ athi ( mr ) , 1318 Tamfl ( ta ) , 2001 Guarani ( gn ) , 0714 Greek ( el ) , 0512 Gujarati ( gu ) , 0721 Malay ( ms ) , 1319 Telugu ( te ) , 2005 Afar ( aa ) , 0101 Hausa ( ha ) , 0801 Maltese ( mt ) , 1320 Tajik ( tg ) , 2007 Abkhazian ( ab ) , 0102 Hindi ( hi ) , 0809 Thai ( th ) , 2008 Burmese ( my ) , 1325 Afrikaans ( at ) , 0106 Croatian ( hr ) , 0818 Nauru ( na ) , 1401 Tigrinya ( ti ) , 2009 Amharic ( am ) , 0113 Turkmen ( tk ) , 2011 Hungarian ( hu ) , 0821 Nepali ( he ) , 1405 Arabic ( at ) , 0118 Armenian ( hy ) , 0825 Norwegian ( no ) , 1415 Tagalog ( tl ) , 2012 Assamese ( as ) , 0119 Interlingua ( ia ) , 0901 Occitan ( oc ) , 1503 Setswana ( tn ) , 2014 Aymara ( ay ) , 0125 Interlingue ( ie ) , 0905 Oromo ( om ) , 1513 Tonga ( to ) , 2015 Azelbaijani ( az ) , 0126 Inupiak ( ik ) , 0911 Oriya ( or ) , 1518 Turkish ( t _ ) , 2018 Bashkir ( ba ) , 0201 Indonesian ( in ) , 0914 Panjabi ( pa ) , 1601 Tsonga ( ts ) , 2019 Byelorussian ( be ) , 0205 Icelandic ( is ) , 0919 Polish ( pl ) , 1612 Tatar ( it ) , 2020 Bulgarian ( bg ) , 0207 Hebrew ( iw ) , 0923 Pashto , Pushto ( ps ) , 1619 Twi ( tw ) , 2023 Bihari ( bh ) , 0208 Yiddish ( ji ) , 1009 Quechua ( qu ) , 1721 Ukrainian ( uk ) , 2111 Bislama ( bi ) , 0209 Javanese _ w ) , 1023 Rhaeto - Romance ( rm ) , 1813 Urdu ( u _ ) , 2118 Bengali ( bn ) , 0214 Kirundi ( rn ) , 1814 Uzbek ( uz ) , 2126 Georgian ( ka ) , 1101 Tibetan ( be ) , 0215 Kazakh ( kk ) , 1111 Romanian ( to ) , 1815 Vietnamese ( vi ) , 2209 Breton ( br ) , 0218 Greenlandic ( kl ) , 1112 Kinyarwanda ( rw ) , 1823 VolapOk ( ve ) , 2215 Catalan ( ca ) , 0301 Cambodian ( km ) , 1113 Sanskrit ( sa ) , 1901 Wolof ( we ) , 2315 Corsican ( co ) , 0315 Kannada ( kn ) , 1114 Sindhi ( sd ) , 1904 Xhosa ( xh ) , 2408 Czech ( cs ) , 0319 Kashmiri ( ks ) , 1119 Sangho ( sg ) , 1907 Yoruba ( yo ) , 2515 Welsh ( cy ) , 0325 Kurdish ( ku ) , 1121 Serbo - Croatian ( sh ) , 1908 Zulu ( zu ) , 2621 Danish ( da ) , 0401 _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii [ _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . i . ii . i . i . 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Country / Area code list CoHntry / Area , Country / Area code , Country / Area code letter Argentina , 0118 , ar Finland , 0609 , fi Malaysia , 1325 , my Singapore , 1907 , sg Australia , 0121 , au France , 0618 , fr Mexico , 1324 , mx Spain , 0519 , es Austria , 0120 , at Germany , 0405 , de Netherlands , 1412 , nl Sweden , 1905 , se Belgium , 0205 , be Hong Keng , 0811 , hk New Zealand , 1426 , nz Switzerland , 0308 , ch Brazil , 0218 , br India , 0914 , in Norway , 1415 , no Taiwan , 2023 , tw Canada , 0301 , ca Indonesia , 0904 , id Pakistan , 1611 , pk Thailand , 2008 , th Chile , 0312 , d Italy , 0920 , it Philippines , 1608 , ph United Kingdom , 0702 , gb China , 0314 , cn Japan , 1016 , jp Portugal , 1620 , pt USA , 2119 , us Denmark , 0411 , dk Korea , Republic of , 1118 , kr Russian Federation , 1821 , ru En