Page 2 - IMPORTANT; WARNING; WARNING; Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
D3-4-2-1-1_En-A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, ...
Page 3 - The; This product includes FontAvenue
VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side). WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 01 4 En Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . .6 Using the remote control . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Before you start; Features; and PlusCode are registered trademark; What’s in the box
Before you start 01 5 En Chapter 1 Before you start Features • Progressive scan-compatible Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.) • Cinema surr...
Page 6 - Open the battery compartment cover on the; Using the remote control; Remote Control
Before you start 01 6 En Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( , ) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover. Note Incorrect use of bat...
Page 7 - General disc compatibility; is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing; ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. Joliet file system is; Compressed audio compatibility; Video CD; Model
Before you start 01 7 En Disc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibility This recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some...
Page 8 - PC-created disc compatibility; Frequently asked questions; • What’s the difference between DVD-R an
Before you start 01 8 En PC-created disc compatibility Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information. Dis...
Page 9 - Connecting up; Rear panel connections; AV1 Out; Front panel connections
Connecting up 02 9 En Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 1 AC IN Connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable only. 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT A digital audio output for connecting to an AV amp/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other equipment with a coaxial digital input. 3 ...
Page 10 - Direct TV recording; Direct recording from TV; Channel preset download; Switching on and; NexTView timer programming download; SP; TV auto power on; Note
Connecting up 02 10 En Extra features for use with compatible TVs When this recorder is connected to a TV that features i/o Link.A, AV Link, T-V Link, EasyLink, MegaLogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (not supplied), the following functions ar...
Page 11 - Important; Power
Connecting up 02 11 En Easy connections The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programs, and play discs. Other types of connections are explained starting on the following page. Important • These connections use SCART cables (not supplied). If your TV (or V...
Page 12 - Using the supplied audio/video cable; video input on your TV.
Connecting up 02 12 En Using other types of audio/video output If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are standard audio/video output jacks, as well as an S-video output. Using the supplied audio/video cable 1 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack to a video input...
Page 14 - • Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder.; Connect the cable from the antenna/cable TV
Connecting up 02 14 En Connecting an external decoder box (1) If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on this page. Important • Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder. • Information from the decoder (for example...
Page 15 - Manual CH Setup
Connecting up 02 15 En Connecting an external decoder box (2) If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record scrambled channels received using the recorder’s built-in TV tuner. Important • Do not connect this ...
Page 16 - Audio Out; Connect RF antenna cables as shown.; This enables you to watch and record TV channels.; Connect one of the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack; • The diagram shows ordinary video connections,; • Do not connect this recorder to your TV ‘through’
Connecting up 02 16 En Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital coaxial output. In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection for ...
Page 17 - Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder; Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your; • The front panel connections make convenient; Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your; • You can use standard video or S-video cables for the; Plugging in; Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC IN
Connecting up 02 17 En Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder 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 from your VCR or camcorder. • The front panel connections make convenient ...
Page 18 - Controls and displays; Front panel
Controls and displays 03 18 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Front panel inputs (page 9) Audio/video inputs, convenient for connecting a video camera. 3 REC Press to start recording. 4 Press to stop playback or recording. 5 P...
Page 20 - Getting started; Switching on and setting up
Getting started 04 20 En Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator. This takes you through setting the clock and the internal TV tuner settings. If you’re using the recorder ...
Page 21 - Time Zone list
Getting started 04 21 En • Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to choose your country, then press ENTER. • Auto-tuning channels The Auto Scan option automatically scans and sets the channel presets. • Downloading channels from your TV Use the Download from TV option to download all the channels th...
Page 22 - Other settings you can make; Making your first recording; Recording
Getting started 04 22 En Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to move from one field to another. • You can go back to the previous screen at anytime in the Setup Navigator by pressing RETURN . 7 That’s it! Press ENTER to finish setting up. Other settings you can make After setting up using the Setu...
Page 23 - Playing back your recording; Using the built-in TV tuner; Changing TV channels; Changing audio channels; Audio In; NICAM
Getting started 04 23 En • Channel presets are numbered 1–99. • If the recorder is connected to your TV using a SCART cable and your TV supports Direct Recording, it’s possible to quickly start recording whatever channel your TV is tuned to. See Direct recording from TV on page 38 for detailed instr...
Page 24 - Switching between TV and DVD; Basic playback; Using the
Getting started 04 24 En Switching between TV and DVD When the recorder is stopped or recording you can choose whether to have the audio/video from the built-in TV tuner (or external input) play on your TV (‘DVD mode’), or watch the channel that the TV is currently set to (‘TV mode’). During playbac...
Page 25 - Playing DVD discs; Switching audio channels; Playing Video CDs
Getting started 04 25 En • Press STANDBY/ON to switch the recorder into standby. Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. Playing audio CDs and MP3s The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs and MP3 files. Note...
Page 26 - Stop display 1
Getting started 04 26 En Note • When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search and repeat play are not available. Displaying disc information on-screen You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded. 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the on-screen in...
Page 27 - Play display 1
Getting started 04 27 En 4 Lock Disc On or Off 5 Number of titles/tracks/folders on the disc 6 Shows the current mode of the recorder (see Switching between TV and DVD on page 24) Play display 1 1 Disc type and mode Shows the disc type ( DVD-R , DVD-RW , CD , MP3 , NO DISC , etc.), and the disc mode...
Page 28 - Playback; Introduction
Playback 05 28 En Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the /// (cursor buttons) and ENTER . To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of...
Page 29 - Using the Disc Navigator with MP3 discs; Search Mode; Navigating discs
Playback 05 29 En 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select a title to play. • You can also use the front panel + / – buttons. • Some VR mode DVDs recorded on other recorders may have a PlayList of virtual content. PlayList titles appear in the Disc Navigator after the ‘Original’ titles. 3 P...
Page 30 - Playing in slow motion
Playback 05 30 En 1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a track/folder number. For example, for folder 6, press 6 ; for track 24, press 2 , then 4 . • To clear and start again, press CLEAR . 2 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select either ‘Track’ or ‘Folder’. 3 Optionally: Press E...
Page 31 - Frame advance/frame reverse; The Play Mode menu
Playback 05 31 En 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 resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc. • No sound is output during slow-motion playback. Frame ...
Page 32 - Tip; Repeat play
Playback 05 32 En Search Mode The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time or by title/chapter/folder/track number. 1 Select ‘Search Mode’ from the Play Mode menu. 2 Select one of the search options. 3 Use the number buttons to enter a title/chapter/ folde...
Page 33 - Switching DVD soundtracks; Language
Playback 05 33 En Displaying and switching subtitles Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages, which you can switch during playback. Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle options. 1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option. The current subtitle language is s...
Page 34 - To display/switch the audio channel, press; Switching camera angles
Playback 05 34 En Switching audio channels For VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you can switch between left ( L ) channel, right ( R ) channel, or both ( L+R ). When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. 1 To dis...
Page 35 - About DVD recording; VR mo; Recording time and picture quality
Recording 06 35 En Chapter 6 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can record on both DVD-R and DVD-RW media. The main difference between the two is that DVD-R discs can only be recorded once, while DVD-RW can be recorded, erased and re-recorded many times. A further difference between the two...
Page 36 - Displaying disc; CPRM; Content Protection for; Recording equipment and copyright
Recording 06 36 En • Except when a recordable Video mode disc is loaded, changing the recording mode will display the recording time for a VR mode disc. Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and som...
Page 37 - Setting the picture quality/recording time; Channel number
Recording 06 37 En Basic recording from the TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. 1 Load a recordable disc. • If you load a new blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder takes a short while to initi...
Page 38 - Setting a timer recording; Optimized Rec
Recording 06 38 En Direct recording from TV If you connected this recorder to your TV using a SCART cable, and your TV supports Direct Recording, you can record whatever is currently being shown on the TV without having to worry about what channel preset the recorder is on. Check the instructions th...
Page 39 - Timer recording using the VIDEO Plus+
Recording 06 39 En 1 Press HOME MENU, select Timer Recording, then Timer Rec (View). The Timer Rec (View) screen appears, from which you can see timer recordings already set and set new ones. • If there are more than eight timer programs already set, press to switch page (go back using the button). ...
Page 40 - Extending a timer recording in progress; Moving the end time by 30-minute blocks
Recording 06 40 En 3 If you want to change the recording quality, use the / buttons to highlight Rec Mode, then use the / buttons to change. • See also Recording time and picture quality on page 35 and Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 36. 4 After making the settings, press ENTER. •...
Page 41 - Frequently Asked Questions
Recording 06 41 En 1 During timer recording, press and hold REC for three seconds. Only the program is canceled (the timer indicator disappears); recording continues so that you can manually stop recording whenever you like. 2 When you want to stop recording completely, press . Preventing use of the...
Page 42 - Finalizing a disc; Undo Finalize
Recording 06 42 En Playing your recordings on other DVD players Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs 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 that came with the player t...
Page 44 - Erase; Edit mode
Editing 07 44 En Chapter 7 Editing Using this recorder you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs. More detailed editing is possible on VR mode discs, which can be edited at the chapter level. Video mode discs can only be edited at the title level. Once a Video mode d...
Page 45 - Title Name
Editing 07 45 En Title Name You can give titles names up to 64 characters long for VR mode recordings and 32 characters for Video mode recordings. 1 Select ‘Title Name’ from the Title Edit menu options. 2 Use the / buttons to select the title you want to name, then press ENTER to go to the name inpu...
Page 46 - Lock
Editing 07 46 En Lock You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited or erased accidentally. If you do need to edit it, you can always unlock it later. 1 Select ‘Lock’ from the Title Edit menu options. 2 Use the / buttons to select the title you want to lock (or unlock), then press ENTER. An unlock...
Page 47 - • When divided, both of the new chapters must be; Combine; • It may not always be possible to combine two
Editing 07 47 En Divide Use this command to divide a chapter into two new ones. Note that the exact divide point used may be slightly different to the one you choose. 1 Select ‘Divide’ from the Chapter Edit menu options. 2 Use the / buttons to select the title containing the chapter you want to divi...
Page 48 - The Initial Setup menu; Using the Initial Setup menu; Clock
The Initial Setup menu 08 48 En Chapter 8 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on. • Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’. • Some settings can only be changed when the record...
Page 49 - Time; Tuner; Auto CH Setup : Auto Scan
The Initial Setup menu 08 49 En • Manual clock setting If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually: 1 Set your time zone. Set this by selecting a time relative to GMT (see Time Zone list on page 66 for the possible time zones). 2 Move the cursor down and...
Page 50 - Auto CH Setup : Download from TV
The Initial Setup menu 08 50 En Auto CH Setup : Download from TV If you connected this recorder to your TV using the AV1•RGB-TV AV connector, and if your TV supports this function, you can download all the channels that your TV is tuned to. Check your TV’s instruction manual for more details. 1 Choo...
Page 52 - Display; AV Link Setup
The Initial Setup menu 08 52 En • Select ‘OSD Language’ then use the / buttons to select a language option. Display • Default setting: On You can have the recorder show or hide on-screen operation displays (for Play, Stop, etc.), and choose whether to switch the front panel display on or off when th...
Page 53 - Power Save; Disc settings; Initialize; Initializing a DVD-RW disc; Finalize; Playing your recordings on other DVD players
The Initial Setup menu 08 53 En Setup Navigator • Default setting: n/a The Setup Navigator appears automatically when you switch on the recorder for the first 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 Sw...
Page 54 - Video settings; Color System; Manual; Video Out; SCART AV
The Initial Setup menu 08 54 En Undo Finalize You can undo the finalization on Video mode DVD-RW discs recorded and finalized on this recorder. You need to do this if you want to record more material or edit material already on the disc. If when you load a disc the message This disc cannot be record...
Page 55 - Using the S-video or; Component Video; Progressive scan video; Input Adjust
The Initial Setup menu 08 55 En Important • If you make a setting here that is incompatible with your TV, the TV may not display any picture at all. If this happens either switch everything off and reconnect to the TV using either the supplied video cable, or an S-video cable (see Using the S-video ...
Page 56 - Audio Adjust setting
The Initial Setup menu 08 56 En From the Playback Adjust screen, use the / buttons to select a setting, then use the / buttons to adjust it. • Pure Cinema – This setting optimizes the picture for film material when the video output is set to progressive scan. Usually it is best set to On , but try s...
Page 57 - Do not; Recording settings
The Initial Setup menu 08 57 En • NICAM Select – If you want to record the non-NICAM audio in a TV broadcast, select Regular Audio , otherwise set to NICAM . (When set to NICAM , you can still select Regular Audio using the AUDIO button. See Changing audio channels on page 23.) • Tuner Level – Set t...
Page 58 - Playback settings; Parental Lock; Resetting the recorder; Set Password; none
The Initial Setup menu 08 58 En Note • The quality of recordings may be reduced if a longer recording time is used. • If, even on recording level SEP , there is insufficient space available on the disc, the recording is made on SEP but recording will stop once the disc is full. • Optimized Recording...
Page 59 - Change Password
The Initial Setup menu 08 59 En 1 Select ‘Set Password’. 2 Use the number buttons to input a four-digit password. 3 Press ENTER to set the password. Change Password To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one. 1 Select ‘Change Password’. 2 Use the number buttons to e...
Page 60 - list; Selecting ‘Other’ languages
The Initial Setup menu 08 60 En 3 Select a Country/Area code. • You may also want to refer to the Country/Area code list on page 67. There are two ways you can set the Country/Area code:. • Select by code letter: Use the / buttons to change the code. • Select by code number: Press then use the numbe...
Page 61 - Language code list; Visual settings; Screen sizes and disc formats; Action settings
The Initial Setup menu 08 61 En Selecting ‘Other’ languages 1 Select ‘Other’ from the language list. This option appears in the settings for DVD Menu Language, Audio Language, and Subtitle Language. 2 Select the language you want. • Select by language name: Use the / buttons to change the language. ...
Page 62 - Additional information; When viewing on a standard TV or monitor
Additional information 09 62 En Chapter 9 Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting Appearance 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) The program is shown in wi d escreen with black bars at the top an d bottom of the screen. 4:3 (Pan &...
Page 63 - General; Problem; • Press
Additional information 09 63 En Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this component, please check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electr...
Page 64 - • Make sure that the; TV Screen Size; setting (page 61) is correct for the kind of TV
Additional information 09 64 En • 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. • If power to the recorder is cut (due to a power outage, the plug being pu...
Page 66 - Time Zone
Additional information 09 66 En Time Zone list Country / City Time Zone England / London GMT Iceland / Reykjavik GMT Ireland / Dublin GMT Portugal / Lisbon GMT Scotland / Glasgow GMT Spain / Canary Islands GMT Wales / Cardiff GMT Austria / Vienna GMT +1:00 Belgium / Brussels GMT +1:00 Bosnia - Herze...
Page 67 - Language code; Country/Area code list; Country/Area code letter
Additional information 09 67 En Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Country/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code , Country/Area code letter Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German ( d e), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chine...
Page 68 - Message; The video source is copy-protected and cannot be recorded.
Additional information 09 68 En On-screen displays and recorder displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an explanation of their meaning. Message Explanation/Action • Initializing disc. Please wait a moment. When you load a blank DVD-...
Page 69 - Do not load more than one disc into the recorder.
Additional information 09 69 En Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and recording performance. Take care also no...
Page 70 - OFF; Make sure that the recorder is on.; Glossary; digital audio
Additional information 09 70 En Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it: do... Use in a well-ventilated room. Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or st...
Page 71 - PCM
Additional information 09 71 En Dynamic range The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like effects. File extensi...
Page 73 - Supplied accessories
Additional information 09 73 En RGB output Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω ) Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV connector 1 (AV1)Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV1 Output During audio outp...
Page 74 - Index
Index 74 En Index A Audio digital output settings 57 input settings 56 setting preferences for audio language 60 switching on playback 33 , 34 Auto Scan - see Automatic channel setupAutomatic channel setup 20 , 49 AV amplifier (connecting to) 16 AV connector 9 , 11 – 15 , 50 , 53 , 54 , 73 B Bilingu...
Page 76 - PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
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