Pioneer PRV-9000 - Manuals

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1 I NTRODUCTION The Pioneer PRV-9000 Pro DVD-Video Recorder is a stand-alone set-top unit that can make DVD-Video discs with the press of a single button and creates the disc in real time . Anyone familiar with the operating of a VCR can easily operate the PRV-9000, m...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.1.2 Recording The following points summarize the recording functions. Program up to 8 Timed Recordings Program the PRV-9000 to record up to eight events, up to a month in advance, using the VCR+Plus system. In addition to recording single programs, you can specify d...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.1.4 Editing The following points summarize the editing functions. Safe, Non-Destructive Editing (VR mode) When editing a DVD-RW disc, the original content on the disc is left untouched. The edited version (Playlist content) points to your selected areas on the origi...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Follow the directions to insert the provided batteries in to the remote control. 1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. 2. Insert two AA/R6P batteries in to the compartment following the posit...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.3 Media Compatibility Differences between DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is that DVD-R is a record-once medium for Video formatting only while DVD-RW is an erasable/re-recordable medium for both the Video and VR formats. A DVD-RW disc may be erased and reused approximately ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.3.4 DVD Disc Box Information The following information can be found on the side of DVD media. If the information is missing, contact the manufacturer of the disc (Fig 1-4). 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 1-4: Information available from the side of DVD media case, box or jacket Re...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions more angles. Discs with multiple angles support switching between views during playback. 1.3.5 DVD Region Codes All DVD Video discs carry region mark on the case indicating the region(s) of the world where the disc may be played. The PRV-9000 also has a region code pr...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.4.2 Video Mode When selecting the Video mode, refer to these guidelines. Two picture quality/recording time settings Compatible with many DVD devices when the disc is finalized Limited editing ability 1.4.3 Editing A DVD Recording Traditionally, editing a VCR/VHS vi...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.1 Basic Connections The PRV-9000 is shipped with cables for installing the unit in your home however existing or additional cables may be required for full operation. For other equipment connections, refer to the section entitled Alternative Connections later in thi...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.1.2 Connect to a TV for Disc Playback Connect the PRV-9000 to your TV or monitor to watch DVD discs. Using the following setup allows sound to play through the television speakers. 1. Connect Video Output 1 to the TV’s Video In jack using the provided video cable. 2...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.2.1 Connect Through S-Video Output S-Video carries an image as separate color and luminance (brightness) signals. These signals are transmitted through a single cable from the S-Video Output port to the S-Video Input connection on the display device (Figure 2-4). Th...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.2.3 Connect to an AV Receiver To enjoy multi-channel surround sound, connect an AV amplifier/receiver using either digital optical output or coaxial output . It is unnecessary to use both outputs simultaneously to achieve surround sound. Pioneer recommends using ste...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Connect through the Coaxial Digital Output For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable, similar to a video cable (not provided). It is unnecessary to use both optical and coaxial outputs simultaneously to achieve surround sound. Pioneer recommends using stereo analo...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.2.4 Connect to Other A/V Sources – Satellite/Cable The PRV-9000 supports several AV products including VCRs, satellite tuners and camcorders. Connect to a VCR / Satellite Receiver: 1. Connect the VCR’s (or receiver) Video Output to the Video Input . S-Video In with ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Alternate Method to Connect Cable or Satellite: If the cable box or satellite receiver provides six or more scrambled channels, refer to the following diagram for assistance. 1. Connect RF cables as shown with the antenna/cable line connected to the cable box/satellit...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.3.1 Connecting a VCR or an Analog Camcorder 1. Connect the VCR/camcorder’s Video Output to a front Video Input. Video Input 3 with a S-Video or RCA-pin video cable (not provided) * Video Input 1 with a S-Video cable Video Input 2 (rear panel) with a BNC video cable ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The PRV-9000 display provides settings information. 1 - Play/Record indicator - Outer (white) ring denotes the playback speed and direction - Inner (red) ring denotes elapsed playback/recording time Note: When loading a VR mode disc, the RW indicator in the center lig...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Review the functions of the remote control included with the Pioneer PRV-9000. Additional information regarding the remote control is available throughout this section of the manual. 1 - STANDBY/ON 2 - CHP MARK inserts a chapter mark when playing/recording a VR format...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4 G ETTING S TARTED Before plugging in the PRV-9000 for the first time, verify that all cables are properly and firmly connected. Once all equipment is linked, following the steps below for standard operation. Powering ON the system: 1. Press STANDBY/ON on the remote ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions primary screen action To play DVD-Video discs on a standard television, follow the directions below. 1. Press SETUP to access the menu. 2. Highlight Initial Setup from the main menu. Use the joystick to highlight the option. 3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection . ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1. Press SETUP to access the menu. 2. Highlight Initial Setup from the main menu. Use the joystick to highlight the option. 3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. 4. Highlight Audio Out from the Initial Setup menu by using the joystick. 5. Select Dolby Digital Out ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Note: to fine-tune individual stations/channels, use the Manual CH Setting feature discussed in the following section of this manual. 4.1.5 Set Channels Manually & Channel Skipping The PRV-9000 has a built-in TV tuner for recording programs off the air. Use the Au...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.1.7 Set the Remote to Control a TV Before using the remote control supplied with the PRV-9000 to directly control a television, you must set the maker code. Follow the directions below to program the maker code in to the remote control. SETUP STANDBY / ON CLEAR - C ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Press the TV button to check the remote’s compatibility/functionality. If the code is correct, the television powers ON. 3. Manipulate television controls as needed. Button Function TV Press to turn television ON/OFF (standby) INPUT SELECT Press to change video inp...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Follow the directions below to restore default settings. 1. Power ON the recorder. 2. Remove any discs left in the tray. 3. Close the tray. 4. Hold down the STOP button on the recorder’s front panel. 5. Press the STANDBY/ON button (front panel). 6. Continue holding do...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions When the Audio button is pressed, the current audio channel appears on the display. Pressing Audio again changes the audio playback channel to another setting. The three audio channels are as follows: Stereo – dual output Mono – single output SAP – Second Audio Progra...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.3 Playing Discs This section explains controlling and playing the following types of discs: DVD (all types) Video CD Audio CD Note: Throughout this manual, the generic term DVD refers to playback-only DVD-Video and DVD-R/RW discs. If the information pertains to a si...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.3.1 Video (Mode) Playback Control The chart below reflects control options when playing back a DVD-Video disc or a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode. Button Function Starts playback If the display shows RESUME, playback starts from the previous stopped location. Pauses di...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.3.3 CD and Video-CD Playback Control The chart below reflects control options when playing back a CD disc. Button Function Starts playback (Video-CD only) If the display shows RESUME, playback starts from the previous stopped location. Pauses disc playback or resume...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions To change title, chapter, or track from the front panel, follow the steps below. 1. Press the FUNCTION button on the front panel repeatedly until the appropriate selection appears. TITLE? (DVD) CHAPTER? (DVD) TRACK? (CD/Video CD) 2. Turn the Smart Jog dial on the fron...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions An alternate method of navigating a DVD-R/RW disc recorded in VR mode is to use the disc navigator (DISCNAVI) button discussed later in this manual. DVD-R/RW discs recorded in Video mode can be navigated using the Title List menu discussed later in this manual. 4.4.3 ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Button Function RETURN Displays the PBC menu Numbers Selects a numbered menu option when available Displays the previous menu page if applicable Displays the next menu page if applicable 4.5 Scanning Discs During playback, use the Jog dial on the remote control to fas...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.6 Slow-Motion Playback After pausing playback of a DVD or Video-CD disc, use the Jog dial to control the direction and speed of slow-motion playback. The direction and speed is shown on the display. The picture quality is reduced during slow motion viewing. Slow Mot...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions From the Front Panel: To use the buttons on the front of the recorder, follow the directions below. 1. Begin playback of a disc. 2. Press the FUNCTION button until STEP? appears on the display. 3. Turn the Jog dial to start slow-motion playback. Forward motion – turn ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions From the Front Panel: To use the buttons on the front of the recorder, follow the directions below. 1. Begin playing a disc. 2. Press the FUNCTION button until the STEP? appears on the display. 3. Turn the SMART JOG dial to advance or back up one frame at a time. 4. P...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Changing the format erases existing disc content. Within the recording modes (fixed for the entire disc), are record settings for determining picture quality and duration preferences. These settings are alterable for each recording session as long as the mode remains ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The table below lists maximum recording times for each MN level. Level Recording Time Level Recording Time 1 360 minutes (longest time) 17 160 minutes 2 345 minutes 18 150 minutes 3 330 minutes 19 140 minutes 4 315 minutes 20 130 minutes 5 300 minutes 21 120 minutes (...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions V1 – maximum recording time of 60 minutes per disc similar quality to Level 32 in the VR mode V2 – maximum recording time of 120 minutes per disc similar recording time to the SP format in the VR mode The following situations may affect recording times: When recording...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions together as a single audio channel. During playback, the user is able to switch between the main audio and SAP audio. 4.8.4 Video Recording Restrictions The following information provides video recording limitations that coincide with the DVD Forum specifications and ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.9 Initializing a Disc When recording to a DVD-R disc, set the mode to Video. For DVD-RW discs, the default is VR mode but can be switched to Video mode. Change the mode from the Disc Setup menu. Note: Changing the mode on a DVD-RW disc erases all existing material f...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.10.1 Initialize for VR Mode Recording When recording in VR mode (DVD-RW discs only), select either SP (standard) or MN (manual) setting. The Settings screen also provides the following information: Total disc recording time Data transfer time Remaining recording tim...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.10.2 Initialize for Video Mode Recording When recording in Video mode (DVD-R or DVD-RW discs), select either V1 (high quality) or V2 (standard) setting. The V2 setting provides approximately twice as much recording time. The Settings screen also provides the followi...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.10.3 Setting the Recording Mode from the Front Panel Instructions in this manual are primarily for controlling the recorder through the remote control. However, the steps below provide directions for using the front panel to set the recording mode on the PRV-9000. 1...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 3. Load a recordable disc on to the tray. Unformatted discs require up to one minute to initialize . 4. Set the recording mode (if necessary). Refer to the previous sections 4.10.1 Initialize for VR Mode Recording and 4.10.2 Initialize for Video Mode Recording for mor...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.10.6 One Touch Recording The following method is the simplest way to record in 30-minute segments. 1. Load a recordable disc in to the unit. Unformatted discs require up to one minute to initialize. 2. Select the appropriate settings according to the instructions in...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.12 Finalize a Disc Finalizing a disc seals the recording against adding additional segments or from editing the existing material. Often, DVD devices require a disc to be finalized or fixed before playing back the recorded sequences. Finalizing a disc recorded in th...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Press DISPLAY to reveal the primary disc data. 3. Continue pressing DISPLAY to cycle through the disc data. Refer to the following pages for data details. 4. Hide the information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly until reaching the end of the on-screen data loop. Exam...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Example of VR mode on DVD-RW media: On-screen data while playing a disc: On-screen data while a disc is stopped: * 2 – The ’!’ mark denotes that the contents are scrambled with CPRM security technology. Example of CD media: On-screen data while playing a disc: On-scre...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5.0 O THER P LAYBACK F EATURES In addition to the features detailed in the first chapter within this manual, the PRV-9000 provides advanced features for pro-sumer and professional users. This chapter reviews functions and abilities beyond standard operation. Skip forw...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 3. Enter the title/chapter/track number or the time (H, MM, SS). Numbers enter from the right to the left thus the first number entered appears on the far right (SS) then is forced towards the left (H) field with each number added. Title: enter the number – Title 2 = ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5.4 Change Playback Options Playback options provide a way to watch video with altered views or sound tracks. The options include subtitles, audio soundtracks, audio channels and viewing angles. This section addresses each option separately. Note: Hold down the SHIFT ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions with two or more soundtracks, the recorder supports switching between soundtracks during playback. Note: Some material only allows switching soundtracks from the disc menu. Press MENU on the remote control to check for soundtrack options. Some discs provide both Dolby...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5.4.4 Set to Repeat Playback A PRV-9000 can play back all or portions of a disc as well as loop material. The repeat options are as follows: Repeat one or more chapters on a DVD Repeat one or more titles on a DVD Repeat tracks/chapters/titles from a program list refer...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The directions below provide step-by-step instructions to create a Program List for a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc. 1. Load a disc in to the recorder. The disc may be playing, paused or stopped. If the disc is playing, the picture appears in the lower right corner of the scre...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions To view the Program List, press SHIFT then PROGRAM on the remote control. To add a pause between List entries, press the PAUSE button instead of a number button then press ENTER to add the pause. If there is already a number in that space, all entries after that point...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1. Place a disc in the recorder. The disc may be playing, paused or stopped. If the disc is playing, the picture appears in the lower right corner of the screen. 2. Press SHIFT on the remote control. 3. Press PROGRAM (7 on the number pad). 4. Enter the track number fo...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions List is present, then the recorder creates a new list with the current sequence as the first entry. To delete a stored Program List for a CD, access the program menu (press SHIFT then PROGRAM ) and change the Program Memory option to OFF. A Program List may have up to...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 6.0 R ECORDING F UNCTIONS & O PTIONS The Pioneer PRV-9000 Pro DVD-Video Recorder is a stand-alone set-top unit that can make DVD-Video discs with the press of a single button and creates the disc in real time . Recordings are made using either write-once DVD-R or ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Approximately two minutes before a timer program begins, the recorder’s power automatically switches ON. Pressing Standby/ON at this point stops the recording session. The instructions below apply to both Standard and Disc timer recording; however, the example screen-...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 9. Choose the channel (CH) to be recorded. Channel 2 through 69 Channel 1 through 125 for antenna reception channels Channel 1 through 125 for cable reception channels From an external output 10. Set the recording mode. VR disc format – SP – standard, recording equiva...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Because the Timer is stored on the disc, the recording program activates automatically every time the disc is loaded in to the recorder. Follow the directions below to prepare a disc for storing a timer recording program. If the disc is already prepared for disc timer...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7. Begin entering information for the timer recording(s). Move the joystick left/right to move the cursor left/right. Move the joystick up/down to scroll through options within that line. Press ENTER to retain the program information. Press CLEAR to erase the current ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Use a Disc With a Disc Timer Program: 1. Load the disc with a disc timer program in to the unit. RESERVED appears in the display panel while the Disc Timer Rec option automatically switches to ON. 2. Switch the recorder to Standby. Turn OFF a Disc Timer Program: 1. Pr...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 6.1.4 Edit Timer Recording Settings Refer to the following guidelines when editing a Timer program: Previous timer recording program(s) may not be in progress Disc tray can be empty or contain a disc Return to the number field to lock in changes Check available disc s...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 6.1.6 Stop a Timer Recording in Progress To stop a timer program already in progress, follow the instructions below. 1. Press and hold the REC button for approximately three seconds. When the indicator turns off, the program is cancelled but recording continues. 2. Pr...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 6.2 VCR Plus + Programming System The VCR Plus+ system allows you to use special codes included in most television channel guides to record particular broadcasts. These codes provide the following information to the recorder: Date of broadcast Broadcast Channel Start ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The directions below include images of the on-screen displays for a Standard recording however the instructions apply to both Standard and Disc timer recording. 1. Load a recordable disc in to the recorder. If loading an unformatted DVD-RW disc, it is automatically fo...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions To confirm that all timer entries will fit on the loaded disc, follow the steps below. 1. Use the joystick to highlight Confirm on the Timer Program screen. 2. Press ENTER to calculate the disc space needed for the recordings. 3. Verify that Rec OK appears next to eac...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 3. Press ENTER to register the code. The display shows the timer settings: Date > Start Time > End Time > Recording Mode/Channel If CODE ERROR appears on the display, check the PlusCode and return to step 1 above. If CANNOT RECORD appears on the display, the ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The recorder allows one camcorder interaction at a time. Controlling the recorder with equipment connected through the DV IN/OUT port is unavailable. Controlling a second PRV-9000 connected to this port is also not an option. A few camcorders fail to accept commands s...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5. Begin recording. When recording from DV In/Out, the recorder automatically pauses recording if the signal is missing or interrupted. For example, the recorder pauses during blank sections of a digital camcorder tape. Check the Audio In settings for External Audio, ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5. Press DISCNAVI (VR format discs) or TOP MENU (Video format discs). The DISCNAVI or Title List screen appears. 6. Press PLAYLIST to toggle between Original and Playlist . Set to Original for VR formatted discs. 7. Select DV Record from the menu. Note: The DV Record ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions seconds behind the actual time so adjust the timer program for this slippage. When the signal ceases, the recorder stops recording. Follow the directions below to record from a satellite tuner or other device. 1. Set the timer on the satellite tuner. Refer to the devi...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.0 E DITING F UNCTIONS & O PTIONS The PRV-9000 provides editing options for the original content or for content copied (Playlist) to a VR formatted DVD-RW disc. The following sections provide instructions and general editing feature information. Being as creating...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.2 Add Chapter Marks The PRV-9000 supports up to 999 chapter markers per disc for original or Playlist content. Chapter marks, used primarily for search functions, can be placed anywhere within original or Playlist content during recording or playback sessions. When ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 3. Choose Chapter to switch to the chapter view. Use the joystick to highlight Chapter then press ENTER to open the submenu. If necessary, press the RETURN button to access the DISNAVI menu on the left side of the screen. 4. Select the title that contains the necessar...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.3 Create a Name For a Title Names (title labels) may be up to 64 characters consisting of letters, numbers and a limited series of symbols. Title names may be associated with the original source or to a Playlist. A predetermined name is assigned to the title, howe...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions added to the original material after the Playlist is created. Playlists support up to 99 titles. Follow the direction below to add a title to the Playlist. 1. Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu. 2. Press PLAYLIST to change to the Playlist menu if necessary. ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.6 Move a Title/Chapter The PRV-9000 supports moving chapters and titles within a Playlist. Follow the steps below to move a title or to move a chapter within a title. Move a Title: 1. Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu. 2. Press Playlist to change to the...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.7 Combine Two Chapters In To a Single Chapter The Combine function merges two adjacent chapters (Playlist or Original) in to a single chapter. The two chapters must be in the same title. Chapters created from erasing a segment or part between them cannot use this ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Erase a Chapter: 1. Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu. 2. Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary. 3. Use the joystick to switch to Chapter view. 4. Press ENTER to confirm Chapter view. 5. Select ERASE from the appropriate DISCNAVI menu. ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.10 Erase a Part of a Title Deleting a part of the Playlist erases nothing from the original material. However, any portion of material deleted from the original source is lost from both the original disc and the Playlist. Erasures of over one minute in duration (d...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1. Press DISCNAVI to access the menu. 2. Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary. 3. Select Erase All from the menu. 4. Press ENTER to confirm the removal of all unprotected titles. 7.3.12 Protecting/Unprotecting an Original Title To protect the ori...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The following limitations apply to the PRV-9000’s Undo command. Undo is unavailable for recordings If the disc is ejected, Undo is unavailable If the recorder is switched to Standby, Undo is unavailable The protect/unprotect function ignores Undo commands Undo is unav...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 8.0 T ITLE L IST M ENU When working in Video format (DVD-R or DVD-RW media), use the Title List menu to play, name, and erase titles or to capture material from a camcorder connected to the front panel DVD IN/OUT port. However, once the disc is finalized, the Title Li...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Use the joystick to highlight a title. 3. Press ENTER to play the highlighted title. 8.3 Name a Title from the Title List Menu To name a title in this menu, follow the directions below. 1. Press STOP if a disc is playing. 2. Press TOP MENU or MENU to display the Ti...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 8.4 Erase a Title from the Title List Menu Before a disc is finalized, titles recorded on the disc may be erased. Follow the directions below to erase a title from a recorded disc. 1. Press STOP if a disc is playing. 2. Press TOP MENU or MENU to display the Title List...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Audio In – External Audio, Dual Mono Recording, DV Input, Tuner Level Audio Output – Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS, 96kHz PCM, MPEG Language – OSD, Audio, Subtitles, Auto-Language, DVD Menu, Other 9.1.1 Optimized Rec (default: OFF) If a timer program launches but there ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions the display device determines how the material is presented. For your display device’s options, refer to the operating insturctions. For conventional devices, choose between 4:3 Letterbox and 4:3 Pan & Scan . In Letterbox format, the display shows black bars at th...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions default setting (Interface). Compatibility with progressive-scan devices: Not all high-definition display devices support progressive-scan through this recorder. Artifacts may appear in the picture. If problems occur when using 525 progressive-scanning, switch the con...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions When recording a dual-mono signal in Video or VR level MN32 (does not apply if recording through the DV input) mode from an external source, record either the L (left) or R (right) audio channel. Using VR mode with the level set to something other than MN32 causes bot...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions For detailed information on Dolby Digital output, please refer to Chapter 4: GETTING STARTED, section 4.1.3 Setting the Digital Audio Output . DTS Out: There are four points to keep in mind when using DTS Out. Noise is output when playing a DTS disc with a non-DTS-com...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions For languages other than English (default) or French, select Other. The Other setting is described later in this chapter. Auto Language: When set to ON (default), Auto Language plays the default language for the DVD disc. For example, a French movie would play French ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Subtitle Off: Although the Subtitle Display setting is switched to OFF, some discs still show the subtitles. If the subtitles display, choose from the following options to work with the situation. With Audio – shown in audio Language setting Selected Subtitle – shown ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions If you forget the password, reset the recorder. Resetting the recorder erases the current password and leaves the entry blank. Refer to Chapter 4: GETTING STARTED, section 4.1.9 Return to Default Settings . Change a Password: To change the password, refer to the instr...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 9.2.5 Navi Mark Within DISCNAVI, a thumbnail image of the content represents each title. The default (0 seconds) setting captures the first recorded frame to create the thumbnail. The standard capture point can be changed to a frame at 30 seconds or a frame at three m...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The PRV-9000 has three recorder IDs available, Recorder1, Recorder2 and Recorder 3. When set to Recorder2 or Recorder3, the remote control mode appears on the front panel. Note: Setting the ID on the recorder locks out the remote control until the remote’s ID is chang...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 10 D ISC S ETUP M ENU Use the Disc Setup menu to set various disc options for disc format, disc lock and timer recording programs. Some settings may only be changed when the disc is stopped. Settings that require a stopped disc are shown with an outline in the Initial...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 10.1.3 Protect Disc The Protect Disc function prevents a disc from accidental erasing, editing or writing over an existing recording. To unlock a disc for edits, set to OFF. A protected disc may STILL be initialized which erases any existing content from the disc. ! 1...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4. Use the joystick to highlight Initialize . 5. Select the Video Disc sub-menu. 6. Choose Start from the Video sub-menu. 7. Press ENTER to begin formatting the DVD-RW disc. Formatting the disc erases any existing content. ! 10.3 Finalize Disc Settings The Finalize se...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1. Press the SETUP button to access the main menu. 2. Use the joystick to highlight Disc Setup . 3. Press ENTER to access the menu. 4. Use the joystick to highlight Finalize . 5. Select Undo Finalize on the sub-menu. 6. Choose Start from the Finalize sub-menu. 7. Pres...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 13. Press ENTER to return to the settings screen after viewing. 14. Press SETUP to exit the menu. 10.4.4 Set Picture Quality for Disc Playback This settings determines how the picture appears when playing from a disc. Follow the directions below to adjusting the pictu...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Professional – suitable for professional monitors Memory1 – user preset 1 Memory2 – user preset 2 Memory3 – user preset 3 5. Use the joystick to highlight Detailed Settings . 6. Select the picture quality setting to be adjusted. Prog. Motion – adjusts motion and still...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Never lift or move the unit during recording or playback. Discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged or damage the optics within the chassis. 11.2 On-Screen Messages The following chart provides message which may appear on-screen. Message Explanation / Action Ini...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Message Explanation / Action Either of the following: No DV input. Cannot preview because there is no DV input. The DV IN/OUT port fails to detect a signal. This may appear when a blank section of tape is playing from the connected camcorder. Either of the following: ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Language Code Language Code Language Code Dutch (nl) 1412 Interlingua (ie) 0905 Sindhi (sd) 1904 Russian (ru) 1821 Inupiak (ik) 0911 Sangho (sg) 1907 Chinese (zh) 2608 Indonesian (in) 0914 Serbo-Croatian (sh) 1908 Korean (ko) 1115 Icelandic (is) 0919 Sinhalese (si) 19...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 11.4 Disc-Handling Guidelines When holding discs of any type, avoid leaving fingerprints, smears or scratches on the recording surface. Hold the disc by the edges or supported from the center hold. Avoid scratching the labeling side of the disc as well as the recordin...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Disc (screen) format Setting Appearance 16:9 (Wide) Appears squished so set to either 4:3 viewing setting (Letterbox or Pan & Scan) 4:3 4:3 (Letterbox) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) Image is correct in either screen size When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Disc (scr...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 11.6.2 Clearing Condensation Condensation may form inside the unit if it is brought from a cool environment in to a warm room, or if the temperature rises suddenly in the room. Condensation may temporarily impair recorder performance. Leave the recorder alone for appr...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Aspect Ratio The width of a television screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (screen being close to square) while wide-screen models are 16:9 (screen close to twice as wide as the height) Chapter A title on a DVD is divided in to smaller segments cal...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions PBC is a system to navigate a Video CD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. An example of a disc using this technology is a karaoke disc where the disc is not normally played from beginning to end. Progressive Scan Video Also called non-interlaced Video, pr...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 12 T ROUBLESHOOTING The following sections deal with common errors and specific problems when working with advanced recording devices such as the PRV-9000 DVD recorder. 12.1 General Issues If you are unable to see a picture or hear the audio through the DV In/Out jack...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions (transition requires approximately 30 seconds) Programs set to start recording at the same time causes the recorder to give priority to the program entered first (ex: program line entry 4 and 7 start at the same time, program 4 begins recording) Confirmation is unavai...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Cannot operate the DV camera The recorder fails to control the camcorder, turning the camera OFF then ON again may solve the problem. Could not operate the DV camera The recorder fails to control the camcorder because this feature is unsupported. If the picture or sou...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 3. Why does the disc automatically eject after closing the disc tray? Confirm that the disc is aligned in the tray properly with the label facing up. Remove the disc and clean the recording/recorded surface. Verify that the region code is compatible with the PRV-9000 ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Replace the battery in the remote control. When the battery runs down, the ID number automatically resets to ID1. 10. Why is the sound distorted/missing? Adjust the volume control for the television, monitor or AV device. Sound is removed during pauses, scans, or slow...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 14. Why is the picture so dark and/or distorted during playback? When a copy-protected disc is played on the recorder but connected to the television/monitor via a VCR, the picture fails to display correctly. Connect the recorder directly to the viewing device. 15. Ho...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Try switching the DV Link option to OFF. For assistance, refer to Chapter 9: INITIAL SETUP MENU, section 9.1.4 Video In/Out Settings . Try toggling the DV Input. For assistance, refer to Chapter 9: INITIAL SETUP MENU, section 9.1.5 Audio In Settings . Switch OFF both ...

PRV-9000 DVD Recorder Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. 2265 East 220 th Street Long Beach, California 90810 United States of America (310) 952-2111 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com