Page 2 - CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; IMPORTANT NOTICE; – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.; WARNING; – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK; Information to User
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, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert th...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be ad...
Page 4 - – PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO; ATTENTION; – POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS; Recording equipment and copyright:; You may use; This product includes FontAvenue; DANGER; Handling the cord on this product or; Wash hands after handling
CAUTION – PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION – POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CET TE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRIS...
Page 5 - To establish a safe level:; We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
S001_En Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics G...
Page 6 - Contents
6 En Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . 10 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 8 - Before you start; Features; Use the; HDD
Before you start 01 8 En Chapter 1 Before you start Features • Built-in TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide The TV Guide On Screen™ system is a free, interactive on-screen TV programming guide. You can see what’s on TV today and in the coming week, search TV listings by program categories ...
Page 10 - Open the battery compartment cover on the; Using the remote control; CONTROL IN; General disc compatibility; Video CD
Before you start 01 10 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. Important Incorrect use ...
Page 11 - is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing; Cannot read the CPRM information; About DualDisc playback; ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format:; Compressed audio compatibility; (files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be; Model
Before you start 01 11 En • Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. About DualDisc playback • is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd. DVD-R/RW compatibility This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs. Compatible media: • DVD-RW Ver. ...
Page 12 - JPEG file compatibility; File format used by digital still cameras; PC-created disc compatibility; Frequently asked questions; About DVD recording
Before you start 01 12 En WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility The Windows Media ® logo printed on the box indicates that this recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporat...
Page 13 - • Do I need two DVD recorders for editing? What kind of; Original; About the internal hard disk drive; EPG; Optimizing HDD performance; Optimize HDD
Before you start 01 13 En * ‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD- Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD-RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback equipme...
Page 14 - Connecting up; Rear panel connections; CONTROL OUT; Front panel connections
Connecting up 02 14 En Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 1 AC IN After making all other connections, connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable only. 2 Audio/video inputs 1 and 3 Two sets of audio/video inputs (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video) that you can...
Page 15 - Important; unplugged from the wall outlet.
Connecting up 02 15 En Easy connections The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR. Important • ...
Page 16 - Connecting using an S-video output; See also; Use a component video cable (not supplied) to
Connecting up 02 16 En Using other types of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture qua...
Page 17 - Note
Connecting up 02 17 En 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 on this page 1 . If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. Using the...
Page 19 - it directly to your TV.; Connect RF antenna cables as shown.; This enables you to watch and record TV channels.; Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1; This enables you to listen to multichannel surround; Connect the AV amp/receiver’s video output to a
Connecting up 02 19 En 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 optical output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection. You’...
Page 20 - Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder; DV IN; Plugging in
Connecting up 02 20 En Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder 1 Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this recorder. This enables you to record from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder. • You can use standard video or S-v...
Page 21 - Controls and displays; Front panel; Display
Controls and displays 03 21 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Disc tray 3 DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top menu if a DVD-Video disc is loaded. 4 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the ...
Page 22 - Note on copying
Controls and displays 03 22 En Remote control 1 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 66) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. See also the Note on copying on page 9. 2 Remote control indicator Lights when setting up the remote control for use with a TV (page 98) and when s...
Page 25 - Getting started; Switching on and setting up
Getting started 04 25 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 feature. This takes you through setting the clock, the internal TV tuner and the video output settings. If ...
Page 26 - Other settings you can make; Manual CH Setting
Getting started 04 26 En • 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 / buttons to set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number that broadcasts a time signal, then move the curso...
Page 27 - Tip; Making your first recording; Recording
Getting started 04 27 En Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system The TV Guide On Screen™ system 1 is a free, interactive on-screen television program guide. The system offers program listings, searching by keyword, timer recording, reminders and more. The TV Guide On Screen system is a convenient w...
Page 28 - Playing back your recording; Using the built-in TV tuner; Changing TV channels; If your cable box is connected to a set of AV inputs:
Getting started 04 28 En 1 If they aren’t already on, switch on your TV and this recorder. Press STANDBY/ON to switch on. • Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this recorder. 2 Press HDD to record to the HDD, or DVD to record to a recordable DVD. If you choose to record to the HDD, s...
Page 29 - Changing audio channels; Basic playback; Playback; Disc / content format playback; Mono
Getting started 04 29 En 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. • Press AUDIO to change the TV audio. The current audio channel is displayed on-screen. • If SAP is selected, but the...
Page 30 - Playing DVD discs
Getting started 04 30 En Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD). Press to start playback.If RESUME is displa...
Page 31 - Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs; STEREO; PLAY
Getting started 04 31 En Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs 1 , and WMA/MP3 files. Playing Video CDs The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CDs. Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) menus. These discs show...
Page 32 - HDD and removable disc activity display; Home menu options
Getting started 04 32 En Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the features of the recorder. Note that some options in the Home Menu may be grayed out sometimes, indicating that they are not available at the present time. For example, the Photoviewer option is grayed out u...
Page 33 - Stop display 1; Relative playback position
Getting started 04 33 En The example displays below show high-speed copying from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback. Stop display 1 1 DVD-RW Original / Play List If a VR mode disc is loaded, this shows whether playback is currently set to Original or Play List . During preview playback of the Copy L...
Page 34 - Play display 2
Getting started 04 34 En Play display 2 1 Chase playback, simultaneous record/playback, copy, disc back-up Indicates that recording, copying or back-up is in progress. 2 Elapsed chapter time 3 Total running time of chapter 4 Data transfer rate Shows the current data rate being read from the disc. 1 ...
Page 35 - Using the TV Guide On Screen; Introduction; Setting up the TV Guide On; Legal Notices; Using the TV Guide On Screen system; TV Guide On Screen icons
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 35 En Chapter 5 Using the TV Guide On Screen ™ interactive program guide Introduction The TV Guide On Screen™ system 1 is a free, interactive on-screen television program guide. The system offers program listings, searching by keyword, timer...
Page 36 - Using the TV Guide On ScreenTM interactive program guide; TV Guide On Screen navigation; The Listings screen; Key
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 36 En • Stereo – The program is broadcast in stereo. • CC – The program is broadcast with closed captioning. • TV Rating – Indicates the age rating for the program. • Record Once – One-time only recording. • Record Daily – Record a program M...
Page 37 - No record icon; Recording programs
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 37 En 1 Press TV GUIDE to display Listings screen. • With Listings highlighted in the Service bar at the top of the screen, press INFO to display help information. • Press TV GUIDE anytime to exit. 2 Use the /// buttons to navigate the Listi...
Page 38 - When the recording is about to start
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 38 En 3 Highlight ‘set recording’ and press ENTER. 4 Set the recording options: Use the / buttons to highlight a field; use the / buttons to change the setting. • frequency – select whether the program will be recorded just Once , Regularly ...
Page 39 - When a reminder appears on-screen
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 39 En • To cancel a timer recording when the recorder is locked, first unlock the recorder (see above), then press and hold REC for three seconds. Setting program reminders By setting a program reminder you can have the recorder alert you wh...
Page 40 - Searching by category; The search Episode Options menu
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 40 En Searching for programs The Search screen lets you search for programs alphabetically, by category or by keyword. You can also search for HDTV programs. Searching by category Here you can search for programs by category, and then by a f...
Page 41 - Searching by keyword
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 41 En Searching by keyword Using this type of search you can enter a keyword to base a search on. The keywords you create are stored so you can use them again in the future. 1 Select ‘SEARCH’ from the Service bar at the top of the screen. 2 ...
Page 42 - Alphabetical search; HDTV search
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 42 En 9 Highlight a program listing, press ENTER, select an episode and press MENU to display the Episode Options menu panel. See The search Episode Options menu on page 43 for more on this. • If the program listing is a program now being br...
Page 43 - Navigation and search tips
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 43 En 2 Press to move to the search category bar, then use the / buttons to select ‘HDTV’. 3 Press ENTER to start the search. 4 Highlight a program listing and press MENU to display the Episode Options menu panel. See The search Episode Opti...
Page 44 - The Schedule Options menu; When
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 44 En Scheduling recordings and reminders From the Schedule area you can review, edit or delete recordings and reminders. 1 Select ‘SCHEDULE’ from the Service bar at the top of the screen. A list of programs that have record or remind events...
Page 45 - Changing the System Settings
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 45 En • watch now – start watching the selected program (this option is tune to channel for a program that isn’t showing now). • set recording – set the program to record (set the recording options from the following menu). • delete recordin...
Page 46 - Changing the Default Options
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 46 En 1 Highlight the ‘Change Channel Display’ item. 2 Press ENTER to display the channel editor. 3 Use the / buttons to highlight a channel then press ENTER to go to the Grid Options menu. From the Grid Options menu you can set: • tune chan...
Page 47 - FAQ
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 47 En 3 When you’ve made all the settings you want, highlight ‘done’ then press ENTER. • To cancel without saving any of the changes you made, select cancel . TV Guide On Screen FAQ and troubleshooting This FAQ covers only a few questions. F...
Page 48 - Troubleshooting; – Highlight the show in the Listings screen, press; MENU; then highlight; edit reminder; . Make sure that the Auto-tune option reads
Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide 05 48 En Troubleshooting • My listings disappeared after a power failure. You should start to receive listings again within 24 hours. • Some channel numbers that appear are incorrect. You can correct them using the Change Channel Display option...
Page 49 - Video mode; Disc / content format playback compatibility; About HDD recording; HDD Video mode compatibility; Dual Mono Recording
Recording 06 49 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. Both types of disc can be initialize...
Page 50 - Manual Recording; Recorded audio; Displaying disc information on-screen; CPRM; Content Protection for Recordable; Recording equipment and copyright; Audio setting
Recording 06 50 En Recording time and picture quality There are six preset recording quality modes 1 : • XP – High quality setting, gives about one hour of recording time on a DVD disc. • SP (Standard Play) – Default quality, used for most applications, gives about two hours of recording time on a D...
Page 51 - Manual; Basic recording from the TV; Channel number
Recording 06 51 En • 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...
Page 52 - Setting the picture quality/recording time; VR mode
Recording 06 52 En • While the recorder is stopped, you can also use the number buttons on the remote to select the channel. (For channel 6, press 6 then ENTER ; for channel 24, press 2, 4 then ENTER ) • If the recorder is stopped, you can also use the / buttons on the front panel to select the chan...
Page 54 - Frequently Asked Questions; • I can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder!; External Audio
Recording 06 54 En Important • The source signal must be DVC-SD format • Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder’s remote. • If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable, you cannot control the second unit from this one. • You can’t control this unit remotely from a component c...
Page 55 - Finalizing a disc; Input Disc; Undo Finalize
Recording 06 55 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. Most players will not play VR mode DVD-R dis...
Page 57 - The; Navigating discs and the HDD
Playback 07 57 En Chapter 7 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the /// and ENTER . To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen sho...
Page 58 - Editing; Search; CD; The View Options panel
Playback 07 58 En 2 Optionally: Press ENTER. • Alternatively, just wait a few seconds and playback will jump to the new title. 1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a track number. For example, for track 6, press 6 ; for track 24, press 2 , then 4 . • To clear and start again, press CLE...
Page 60 - You can fast scan discs at various speeds, forwards or; Playing in slow motion; forwards in slow motion.
Playback 07 60 En Scanning discs You can fast scan discs at various speeds, forwards or backward. 1 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. • Forward: SCAN 1 (1.5x Qu...
Page 61 - Search Mode; ALL
Playback 07 61 En Frame advance/frame reverse You can advance or back up video on a DVD disc or the HDD frame-by-frame. With Video CDs, you can only use frame advance. 1 1 During playback, press PAUSE. 2 Press or to back up or advance one frame. • Hold down or for continuous frame reverse/ frame adv...
Page 62 - Repeat play; Program play
Playback 07 62 En 3 Use the number buttons to enter a title/chapter/ folder/track number or the search time (in hours, minutes & seconds). Time Search (HDD, 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...
Page 64 - Other Program play functions; Displaying and switching subtitles; Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver
Playback 07 64 En Tip • To save your program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press HOME MENU or PLAY MODE . • You can change the program list by selecting Input/ Edit Program from the Play Mode Program menu. • During program play, press to skip to the next program st...
Page 65 - To display/switch the audio channel, press; Switching camera angles; Angle Indicator; Dolby Digital
Playback 07 65 En Switching audio channels For HDD 1 or VR mode content that has both a main and a SAP (Secondary Audio Program) audio channel, you can switch between main ( L ), SAP ( R ), or both ( L+R ). 2 When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel o...
Page 66 - Restrictions on copying; One Touch Copy; If you’re copying from DVD to the HDD, use the
Copying and back-up 08 66 En Chapter 8 Copying and back-up Introduction Use the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD. • Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player. • Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing. ...
Page 67 - Canceling One Touch Copy; Press and hold ONE TOUCH COPY for more than; Notes on copying using One Touch Copy; Copying to DVD; Using Copy Lists; Copyright; Copying from HDD to DVD; Resetting the recorder; Press HOME MENU and select ‘Copy’.
Copying and back-up 08 67 En Canceling One Touch Copy You can cancel a One Touch Copy once it’s started. • Press and hold ONE TOUCH COPY for more than a second. Copying is canceled and the video already copied is erased. • If you cancel a HDD to DVD-R copy, the space available for recording does not...
Page 68 - SEP; LP; The Command Menu panel
Copying and back-up 08 68 En 2 Select ‘HDD DVD’. If this is the first time to create a Copy List, skip to step 4 below. 3 If there is already a Copy List stored in the recorder, choose whether to ‘Create New Copy List’ or ‘Use Existing Copy List’. If you select Use Existing Copy List , skip to step ...
Page 70 - Copying from DVD to HDD; One; Erase; Title Name
Copying and back-up 08 70 En Copying from DVD to HDD Important • The DVD to HDD Copy screen isn’t accessible when a finalized Video mode disc is loaded. However, you can still use the One Touch Copy function (See One Touch Copy on page 66). • The recorder can only store one Copy List at a time. • Th...
Page 71 - Erase Section; Editing accuracy; Move; Insertion position
Copying and back-up 08 71 En • Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower- case, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( / ). • You can also use the CLEAR button to delete characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see Usi...
Page 72 - Preview; Use this command to check what’s in a title.; Divide; – Edit points; Combine; This title will not move
Copying and back-up 08 72 En Preview Use this command to check what’s in a title. 1 Highlight the title you want to preview. 2 Select ‘Preview’ from the command menu panel. The selected title starts to play. Use any of the usual playback controls to scan, skip, play in slow-motion, etc. 3 To get bac...
Page 73 - Set Thumbnail
Copying and back-up 08 73 En • Video Mode Compatible Editing – Edit points cannot be set with absolute precision, but high-speed copying to Video mode DVD will be possible. • Frame Accurate Editing – Exact edit points are preserved, but high-speed copying to Video mode DVD will not be possible. • Fo...
Page 74 - Dual Mono Audio
Copying and back-up 08 74 En When you change the recording mode setting, you can see how much disc space it will require. If this is more than is available, it shows up in red and you won’t be able to start copying. In this case, either change the recording quality, or press RETURN to go back to the...
Page 76 - The Disc Navigator screen
Editing 09 76 En Chapter 9 Editing The Disc Navigator screen The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs 1 , as well as video content on the internal hard disk drive. 1 Press HDD or DVD to select the hard disk drive or the DVD. 2 Pres...
Page 77 - Video mode compatible editing; HDD genres; that can be named and renamed as you like.
Editing 09 77 En Command menu panel options The table below shows which commands you can use with which video type. Editing accuracy Some editing (and Copy List) commands ask you whether you want to keep Video mode compatibility or frame accuracy ( Video mode compatible editing , or Frame accurate e...
Page 78 - Create; Play List only; Play
Editing 09 78 En Create Play List only Use this function to create a Play List and add titles to it. Before you can use this command, make sure that the Play List is switched on in the view options panel on the left. 1 Select ‘Create’ from the command menu panel. 2 Select a title to add to the Play ...
Page 79 - Using the remote key shortcuts to; Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name
Editing 09 79 En 3 Input a name for the selected title. • Use the /// and ENTER to select characters. • A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the / buttons to change the cursor position. • Select CAPS or small to change to upper o...
Page 81 - Chapter Edit
Editing 09 81 En • Frame Accurate Editing – Exact edit points are preserved, but high-speed copying to Video mode DVD will not be possible. • For more information about these options, see Editing accuracy on page 77 4 Use the playback controls ( , , , , etc.) to find the place you want to divide the...
Page 82 - Set Genre; Use this command to assign a genre to a title.; Lock; Original only; • You can’t undo any edits made before changing the
Editing 09 82 En Set Genre Use this command to assign a genre to a title. 1 Highlight the title you want to assign a genre to. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Genre’ from the command menu panel. 3 Use the / buttons to select a genre for the title, then press ENTER. Lock Original only You can lock a title ...
Page 83 - Genre Name
Editing 09 83 En Combine Play List only Use this function to combine two Play List titles into one. 1 Highlight the title you want to combine. This title will remain in the same place after combining with another title. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Combine’ from the command menu panel. 3 Select another tit...
Page 84 - Select ‘Next’ from the command menu panel.; to erase all the marked titles.; Undo; Select ‘Undo’ from the command menu panel.; • You can’t undo anything after exiting the Disc; • Why doesn’t the available recording time increase
Editing 09 84 En 3 Select ‘Next’ from the command menu panel. 4 Select the command that you want applied to all the marked titles. For example, select Erase to erase all the marked titles. Once the command is completed, Multi-Mode is automatically exited. Undo If you make a mistake while editing, yo...
Page 85 - The PhotoViewer; Playing a slideshow; Currently selected thumbnail
The PhotoViewer 10 85 En Chapter 10 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on a CD-ROM/R/RW 1 on your TV. Playing a slideshow 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘PhotoViewer’ to display the PhotoViewer screen. • The PhotoViewer is only accessible when a disc...
Page 86 - Reloading files from a disc; It will take a moment (at most a minute) to load in the; Zooming the image; Press
The PhotoViewer 10 86 En Reloading files from a disc If you have a disc with a large number of files and/or folders, you can still view all the images using the reload function. 1 Use the button to navigate to the last entry in the folder list (‘Read next: ...’). 2 Press ENTER to load the next batch...
Page 87 - The Disc Setup menu; Input Disc Name; Lock Disc
The Disc Setup menu 11 87 En Chapter 11 The Disc Setup menu Introduction From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is accessed from the Home menu: • Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc S...
Page 88 - Initializing a recordable DVD disc; Finalize settings; Finalize; Playing your recordings on other DVD players; Initialize HDD
The Disc Setup menu 11 88 En Initialize settings You can initialize a recordable DVD disc for either VR mode or Video mode recording. The first time you load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be automatically initialized for recording according to the DVD-RW Auto Init. setting in the Initial Setup menu (se...
Page 89 - The Video/Audio Adjust menu; Choosing a preset; PureCinema
The Video/Audio Adjust menu 12 89 En Chapter 12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Using the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc playback, and for recording. Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Picture Creation l...
Page 90 - On
The Video/Audio Adjust menu 12 90 En • White AGC – Turn on for automatic white level adjustment. 1 • White Level – Adjusts the intensity of white. • Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of black. • Black Setup – Corrects the standard reference black level. • Gamma Correction – Adjusts the brightness ...
Page 91 - Audio DRC
The Video/Audio Adjust menu 12 91 En • Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of black. • Black Setup – Corrects the standard reference black level. • Gamma Correction – Adjusts the brightness of darker images. • Hue – Adjusts overall balance between red and green. • Chroma Level – Adjusts how rich the...
Page 92 - The Initial Setup menu; Using the Initial Setup menu; In the table below, the default option is marked with a •.; Setting; Switching on and setting
The Initial Setup menu 13 92 En Chapter 13 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. Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback or recording the...
Page 93 - LPCM; Off
The Initial Setup menu 13 93 En Audio In Settings External Audio Stereo • Select if the audio from the currently selected external input is stan-dard stereo. Dual Mono Select if each channel carries a separate soundtrack. When the external audio is from the DV input, an audio subcode channel within ...
Page 94 - Selecting other languages for language options
The Initial Setup menu 13 94 En Language Settings OSD Language English • Sets the language of the on-screen displays to English. français Sets the language of the on-screen displays to French. Audio Language English • Sets the default audio language for DVD-Video playback to English. French Sets the...
Page 97 - Language code list; Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs
The Initial Setup menu 13 97 En Additional information about component video output If you switch the Component Video Out setting to Progressive when using a TV that is not compatible with progressive-scan video, you will not be able to see anything displayed on your TV. If this happens, press and h...
Page 98 - Additional information; Using the TV remote control buttons; Button
Additional information 14 98 En Chapter 14 Additional information Resetting the recorder If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. 1 Make sure that the recorder is on. 2 Press and hold STOP and press STANDBY/ ON. The recorder turns off with all settings reset. Setting u...
Page 99 - When viewing on a standard TV or monitor; When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor
Additional information 14 99 En 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 widescreen with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. 4:3 (Pan & Scan) The sides of the program ...
Page 100 - Check with the disc manufacturer for; DVD disc type
Additional information 14 100 En Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video (extra time will be required for initializing and finalizing a disc). Please note that not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying. 1 Check with the disc ma...
Page 101 - General; Problem; button then
Additional information 14 101 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 elect...
Page 102 - No sound or sound is distorted; to resume regular playback.; • Make sure that the; TV Screen Size; setting (page 95) is correct for the kind of TV
Additional information 14 102 En 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 or slow motion play. Press PLAY to resume regular playback. • DTS discs can ...
Page 103 - XP
Additional information 14 103 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. Frequently asked questions In this section you can find answers to frequentl...
Page 105 - Resolution
Additional information 14 105 En Manual recording modes The table below shows the approximate recording times for a VR mode and Video mode DVD in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in...
Page 106 - Setting up
Additional information 14 106 En Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users The following instructions show how to use the timer features of your STB with this recorder. Setting up 1 Connect the STB’s audio/video outputs to a set of audio/video inputs on this recorder. 2 Swit...
Page 107 - Language code; Country/Area code list; Code letter
Additional information 14 107 En Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Country/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code , Code letter Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chinese (zh), 2608 ...
Page 108 - Message; The video source is copy-protected and cannot be recorded.
Additional information 14 108 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 109 - Storing discs; Do not load more than one disc into the recorder.; Damaged discs; Cleaning the pickup lens
Additional information 14 109 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 n...
Page 110 - Moving the recorder; POWER OFF; Glossary; Analog audio; Aspect ratio; Title; Digital audio; Sampling frequency
Additional information 14 110 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 s...
Page 111 - PCM
Additional information 14 111 En DRM (Digital Rights Management) DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of material on devices other the PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used to record it. For detail...
Page 112 - A collection of chapters on a the HDD/DVD disc. See also; Track; Chapter; WMA; Specifications
Additional information 14 112 En Regions (DVD-Video only) (example region code marks) Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some...
Page 113 - Tuner; Receivable channels; Timer
Additional information 14 113 En DVD-R/DVD-RW Fine (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 hourStandard Play (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 2 hoursLong Play (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4 hoursExtended Play (EP) ....
Page 114 - Index
114 En Index A Audio digital output settings 93 DV audio settings 54 dynamic range control 91 external audio settings 93 input settings 93 setting preferences for audio language 94 setting which channel to record 52 switching on playback 64 , 65 switching TV audio 29 C CD Audio compatibility 10 play...
Page 116 - PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
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