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Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What’s in the box
08 Editing The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disc Navigator menu options . . . . . . . . . . .
01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features HDD • HDD recording You can record up to 102 hours of video (in EP mode
Before you start 01 • Auto Start Recording from satellite receiver or other set top box With a satellite receiver or other set
01 Before you start What’s in the box Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please confirm that the following accessories
Before you start 01 DVD-R/RW compatibility English Disc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibility This
01 Before you start Fixed bit-rate MP3 files are recommended. Variable bitrate (VBR) MP3 files are playable, but playing time m
Before you start 01 RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback equipment, and there is DVD playback equipment that
02 Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 AV 2/(INPUT 1/DECODER) IN AV 1 (RGB)-TV DIGITAL OUT
Connecting up 02 EPG download English Extra features for use with compatible TVs When this recorder is connected to a TV that f
02 Connecting up Easy connections The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programs, a
Connecting up 02 English Using other types of audio/video output If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to
02 Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver If you have a cable or satellite receiver with a built-in deco
Connecting up 02 English Connecting an external decoder box (1) If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satelli
02 Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box (2) If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as
Connecting up 02 English Connecting to an AV amplifier To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder t
02 Connecting up Connecting a DV camcorder Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder ì VIDEO/R/RW Using
Controls and displays 03 Chapter 3 English Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 STANDBY/ON HDD / DVD OPEN/
03 Controls and displays Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 / Arrows indicate the copy direction between the HDD ( ) and DVD ( )
Controls and displays 03 7 DVD playback functions (page 45) AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is
03 Controls and displays 19 Playback controls (page 30) REV SCAN / FWD SCAN (page 40) Press to start reverse or forward scannin
Getting started 04 Chapter 4 English Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first
04 Getting started • Select Do not set if you want to skip setting up the channels (because they have already been set up, for
Getting started 04 Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings. Initial Setup Basic Tuner
04 Getting started Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording The HDD and DVD buttons on the remote control and
Getting started 04 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc tray. English 4 Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the label face-u
04 Getting started • If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you can also select the language. NICAM A NICAM B Basic playback This
Getting started 04 • If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please first read the note on page 32. 5 Press PLAY to start playback.
04 Getting started Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the ha
Getting started 04 Playing Video CD/Super VCDs The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CD/Super VCDs. Some
04 Getting started Stop display 1 Displaying disc information onscreen You can display various on-screen information about the
Getting started 04 Stop display 2 1 Stop DVD-RW VR Original Titles Lock Disc Play display 2 2 ABC Pr 1 Stereo Copy Once English
04 Getting started Note • When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only.
Playback 05 Chapter 5 English Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displa
05 Playback The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and the chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter w
Playback 05 English CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 Navigating discs and the HDD ALL During playback you can easily jump to anoth
05 Playback CD Video CD Super VCD Play MP3 Scanning discs You can fast scan discs at various speeds, forwards or backward. SCAN
Playback 05 Playing in slow motion DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD 4 Use the SMART JOG dial to change the scanning speed and directi
05 Playback Using the front panel controls 1 Press FUNCTION until the display shows ‘STEP’. 2 Turn the SMART JOG dial to advanc
Playback 05 4 Press ENTER. • If you searched by frame, the recorder will pause on the selected frame. Tip • You can often selec
05 Playback Program play DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 • To add a track, first highlight the folder, then press (curs
Playback 05 • Cancel Program Play – Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list • Erase Program List – Erases t
05 Playback 1 To display/switch the audio channel, press AUDIO repeatedly. The audio channel(s) currently playing are indicated
Recording 06 Chapter 6 English Recording About DVD recording This recorder can record on both DVD-R and DVD-RW media. The main
06 Recording In addition to these settings, you can access 32 different recording quality/time settings when manual recording m
Recording 06 English Setting the picture quality/recording time VR mode Video mode HDD Basic recording from the TV VR mode Vide
06 Recording • While the recorder is stopped, you can also use the number buttons on the remote to select the channel. (For cha
Recording 06 Setting a timer recording VR mode Video mode HDD Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer
06 Recording 1 Press EASY TIMER. Alternatively, you can also access from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU and select Timer Record
Recording 06 This screen shows all the timer programs currently set. Timer Recording Date Start WED 13/12 7:00 THU 14/12 9:00 S
06 Recording • If you set the timer recording to use VPS/PDC, you must switch the recorder into standby before the timer record
Recording 06 ShowView programming with the power off You can enter a ShowView programming number when the recorder is in standb
06 Recording Timer recording FAQ Frequently Asked Questions • Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start recordin
Recording 06 Recording from an external component VR mode Video mode HDD • If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or stretc
06 Recording 3 Set up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time
Recording 06 2 Set up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time
06 Recording 2 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Setup’. Select ‘Finalize’. Disc Setup Basic Initialize Finalize Finalize Undo F
Recording 06 English Initializing a DVD-RW disc DVD-RW When you first load a blank disc, the recorder will initialize it automa
07 Copying and back-up Chapter 7 Copying and back-up *1 Introduction Use the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up im
Copying and back-up 07 Restrictions on copying Some video material is copy-once protected. This means that it can be recorded t
07 Copying and back-up • If some part of the title being copied is copyprotected, copying will start, but the copy-protected po
Copying and back-up 07 1 2 Press HOME MENU. Select ‘Copy’. • High Speed Copy – The Copy List is copied at the same recording qu
07 Copying and back-up • You can select titles from the whole HDD, or you can search through a single group. To select a group,
Copying and back-up 07 • When you press ENTER, make sure that Divide is highlighted. 3 To return to the main screen, select ‘Ex
07 Copying and back-up 3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select a new position for the title, then press ENTER. The th
Copying and back-up 07 3 Input a name for the selected title, then press ENTER. Input Title Name 15:00 Wed 7/10 Pr 5 LP CAPS sm
07 Copying and back-up Copying from DVD to HDD* Currently selected DVD title DVD to HDD Copy Original DVD 1 2 3 4 DVD 16:00 Sun
Copying and back-up 07 5 Select ‘Next’ to proceed to the copy settings screen. 6 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to selec
07 Copying and back-up 3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select the insertion point for the title, then press ENTER. D
Copying and back-up 07 • Resume writing data – Record the back-up data already on the HDD to a recordable DVD. • Erase back-up
08 Editing Chapter 8 Editing Using the Disc Navigator you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD disc
Editing 08 HDD Disc Navigator Currently selected title Disc Navigator All HDD Group1 Group2 Group3 Group4 NEW English HDD group
08 Editing • If you are editing a VR mode disc, press PLAYLIST to switch between Original and Play List Disc Navigator screens.
Editing 08 VR mode (Play List) Erase VR mode Video mode HDD English • Create – Make a new Play List title (page 82) • Chapter E
08 Editing Title Name (Ttl Name) VR mode Video mode HDD Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name The table below shows th
Editing 08 Chapter Edit Original DVD Title 15:00 Wed 7/10 Pr 5 LP 1 1 2 4 7 5 8 Inserting chapter markers into a title VR mode
08 Editing Lock / Unlock VR mode Video mode HDD Erase All VR mode Video mode HDD You can lock a title so that it can’t be edite
Editing 08 Divide HDD Change Group (Chg Group) HDD English Use this command to divide a title on the HDD into two. Note that on
08 Editing 5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another group to name. Erase VR mode Creatin
Editing 08 • A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the /
08 Editing 1 Select ‘Create’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options. 2 Use the / / / (cursor buttons) to select the ins
Editing 08 Divide VR mode After pressing ENTER, the new, updated Play List is displayed. Disc Navigator Play List DVD English U
09 Disc History Chapter 9 Disc History VR mode Video mode The Disc History screen lets you see how much recording space remains
The PhotoViewer 10 Chapter 10 English The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on
10 The PhotoViewer Note • You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If yo
The Disc Setup menu 11 Chapter 11 English The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to
11 The Disc Setup menu Initialize settings DVD-RW Finalize settings Finalize DVD-R DVD-RW You can initialize a DVD-RW disc for
The Video/Audio Adjust menu 12 Chapter 12 English The Video/Audio Adjust menu Using the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can set up
12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu 4 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting
The Video/Audio Adjust menu 12 English Note • The Black Setup setting applies only when playing NTSC discs. Virtual Surround •
13 The Initial Setup menu Chapter 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you ca
The Initial Setup menu 13 Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings. Initial Setup Basi
13 The Initial Setup menu • Mode1 – Through function only for the antenna terminal • Mode2 – No through function • Off – Throug
The Initial Setup menu 13 Note • You can fine-tune individual stations using the Manual CH Setting feature. See Manual CH Setti
13 The Initial Setup menu • Sound System – Set the sound system used for the current channel. • Name – Move the cursor right th
The Initial Setup menu 13 AV1 Out English Video In / Out settings Input Colour System • Default setting: Auto Initial Setup Bas
13 The Initial Setup menu • Decoder – Use this setting if you are using a decoder connected to the AV2/(INPUT 1/DECODER) input.
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Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features HDD • H
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01 Before you start What’s in the box Thank you for buying this
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Before you start 01 DVD-R/RW compatibility English Disc / conte
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01 Before you start Fixed bit-rate MP3 files are recommended. V
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02 Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections
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Connecting up 02 EPG download English Extra features for use wi
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02 Connecting up Easy connections The setup described below is
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Connecting up 02 English Using other types of audio/video outpu
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02 Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receive
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Connecting up 02 English Connecting an external decoder box (1)
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02 Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box (2) If you
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Connecting up 02 English Connecting to an AV amplifier To enjoy
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02 Connecting up Connecting a DV camcorder Connecting other AV
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Controls and displays 03 Chapter 3 English Controls and display
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03 Controls and displays Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 / Ar
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Controls and displays 03 7 DVD playback functions (page 45) AUD
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03 Controls and displays 19 Playback controls (page 30) REV SCA
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Getting started 04 Chapter 4 English Getting started Switching
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04 Getting started • Select Do not set if you want to skip sett
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Getting started 04 Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then
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04 Getting started Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback
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Getting started 04 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc tray. E
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04 Getting started • If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you c
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Getting started 04 • If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please
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04 Getting started Playing from the HDD The table below shows t
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Getting started 04 Playing Video CD/Super VCDs The table below
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04 Getting started Stop display 1 Displaying disc information o
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Getting started 04 Stop display 2 1 Stop DVD-RW VR Original Tit
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04 Getting started Note • When using the simultaneous play and
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Playback 05 Chapter 5 English Playback Introduction Most of the
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05 Playback The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the le
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Playback 05 English CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 Navigating di
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05 Playback CD Video CD Super VCD Play MP3 Scanning discs You c
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Playback 05 Playing in slow motion DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD 4
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05 Playback Using the front panel controls 1 Press FUNCTION unt
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Playback 05 4 Press ENTER. • If you searched by frame, the reco
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05 Playback Program play DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP
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Playback 05 • Cancel Program Play – Turns off program play, but
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05 Playback 1 To display/switch the audio channel, press AUDIO
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Recording 06 Chapter 6 English Recording About DVD recording Th
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06 Recording In addition to these settings, you can access 32 d
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Recording 06 English Setting the picture quality/recording time
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Recording 06 Setting a timer recording VR mode Video mode HDD U
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06 Recording 1 Press EASY TIMER. Alternatively, you can also ac
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Recording 06 This screen shows all the timer programs currently
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06 Recording • If you set the timer recording to use VPS/PDC, y
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Recording 06 ShowView programming with the power off You can en
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06 Recording Timer recording FAQ Frequently Asked Questions • E
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Recording 06 Recording from an external component VR mode Video
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06 Recording 3 Set up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to set the r
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Recording 06 2 Set up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to set the r
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06 Recording 2 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Setup’. Select
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Recording 06 English Initializing a DVD-RW disc DVD-RW When you
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07 Copying and back-up Chapter 7 Copying and back-up *1 Introdu
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07 Copying and back-up • If some part of the title being copied
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Copying and back-up 07 1 2 Press HOME MENU. Select ‘Copy’. • Hi
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07 Copying and back-up • You can select titles from the whole H
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Copying and back-up 07 • When you press ENTER, make sure that D
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07 Copying and back-up 3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons
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07 Copying and back-up Copying from DVD to HDD* Currently selec
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Copying and back-up 07 5 Select ‘Next’ to proceed to the copy s
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07 Copying and back-up 3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons
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Copying and back-up 07 • Resume writing data – Record the back-
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08 Editing Chapter 8 Editing Using the Disc Navigator you can e
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Editing 08 HDD Disc Navigator Currently selected title Disc Nav
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08 Editing • If you are editing a VR mode disc, press PLAYLIST
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08 Editing Title Name (Ttl Name) VR mode Video mode HDD Using t
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Editing 08 Chapter Edit Original DVD Title 15:00 Wed 7/10 Pr 5
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08 Editing Lock / Unlock VR mode Video mode HDD Erase All VR mo
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Editing 08 Divide HDD Change Group (Chg Group) HDD English Use
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08 Editing 5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu
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08 Editing 1 Select ‘Create’ from the Disc Navigator Play List
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Editing 08 Divide VR mode After pressing ENTER, the new, update
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09 Disc History Chapter 9 Disc History VR mode Video mode The D
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10 The PhotoViewer Note • You can press HOME MENU to exit the P
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The Initial Setup menu 13 Set the date (day/month/year) and tim
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13 The Initial Setup menu • Decoder – Use this setting if you a
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