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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 Disc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibility This recorde
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 Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that discs recorded using this recorder will play on other players. *2 A
02 Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 AV 2/(INPUT 1/DECODER) IN INPUT 3/ AUTO START REC R
Connecting up 02 EPG download Extra features for use with compatible TVs When this recorder is connected to a TV that features
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 Using other types of audio/video output If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this rec
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 Connecting an external decoder box (1) If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or ca
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 Connecting to an AV amplifier To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV
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 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 STANDBY/ON HDD / DVD OPEN/CLOSE ST
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 39) Press to start reverse or forward scannin
Getting started 04 Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, yo
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 4 Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the label face-up, using the disc guide to align the disc. • When y
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 4 Load a disc. Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if yo
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 1 Play
04 Getting started Note • When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only.
Playback 05 Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navi
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 CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 Navigating discs and the HDD ALL During playback you can easily jump to another title
05 Playback 1 During playback, press or to start reverse or forward scanning. • The scanning speed is shown on-screen. 2 Press
Playback 05 2 Press the same button repeatedly to change the slow motion speed. SLOW 1/16 SLOW 1/2 SLOW 1/8 SLOW 1/4 Frame adva
05 Playback Search Mode The Play Mode menu ALL ALL The Play Mode menu gives you access to search functions, repeat and program
Playback 05 A-B Repeat DVD CD Video CD HDD Repeat play ALL The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) w
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 Switching the audio channel VR mode CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 Switching camera angles DVD-Video For VR mode con
Recording 06 Chapter 6 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can record on both DVD-R and DVD-RW media. The main differen
06 Recording CPRM Recording time and picture quality There are four preset recording quality modes: • FINE – Highest quality se
Recording 06 Setting the picture quality/recording time VR mode Video mode HDD Basic recording from the TV VR mode Video mode H
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 VIDEO Plus+ programming with the power off You can enter a PlusCode programming number when the recorder is in sta
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 • For best results when recording from a DV camcorder to this recorder, we recommend cueing the camcorder to the p
06 Recording Recording from the DV output VR mode Video mode HDD Important • Once you’ve finalized a disc recorded in Video mod
Recording 06 Note • If the TV line system of the disc is different to the current setting of the recorder, you will not be able
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 Move Use this command to change the order of titles currently in the Copy List. 1 Select ‘Move’ from the
Copying and back-up 07 Using disc back-up* This feature offers a simple way to make a back-up copy of a finalized Video mode di
07 Copying and back-up 10 If you don’t need to keep the back-up data on the HDD, you can delete it now. Select Yes to delete th
Editing 08 Chapter 8 Editing Using the Disc Navigator you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD disc
08 Editing HDD Disc Navigator Currently selected title Disc Navigator All HDD Group1 Group2 Group3 Group4 NEW HDD group tabs Di
Editing 08 • If you are editing a VR mode disc, press PLAYLIST to switch between Original and Play List Disc Navigator screens.
08 Editing VR mode (Play List) Erase VR mode Video mode HDD • Create – Make a new Play List title (page 84) • Chapter Edit (Chp
Editing 08 Title Name (Ttl Name) VR mode Video mode HDD Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name The table below shows th
08 Editing Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) VR mode HDD 3 Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left side of the screen.
Editing 08 Note • You cannot insert chapter markers during Auto Start Recording. • If you pause a recording in VR mode, the rec
08 Editing Divide HDD Change Group (Chg Group) HDD Use this command to divide a title on the HDD into two. Note that once divid
Editing 08 5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another group to name. Erase VR mode Creatin
08 Editing • A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the /
Editing 08 1 Select ‘Create’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options. 2 Use the / / / (cursor buttons) to select the ins
08 Editing Divide VR mode After pressing ENTER, the new, updated Play List is displayed. Disc Navigator Play List DVD Use this
Disc History 09 Chapter 9 Disc History VR mode Video mode The Disc History screen lets you see how much recording space remains
10 The PhotoViewer Chapter 10 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on a CD-RO
The PhotoViewer 10 Note • You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If yo
11 The Disc Setup menu Chapter 11 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent
The Disc Setup menu 11 Initialize settings DVD-RW Finalize settings Finalize DVD-R DVD-RW You can initialize a DVD-RW disc for
12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Chapter 12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Using the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can set up the pict
The Video/Audio Adjust menu 12 4 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting
12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Note • The Black Setup setting applies only when playing NTSC discs. Virtual Surround • Default
The Initial Setup menu 13 Chapter 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you ca
13 The Initial Setup menu Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings. Initial Setup Basi
The Initial Setup menu 13 • Mode1 – Through function only for the antenna terminal • Mode2 – No through function • Off – Throug
13 The Initial Setup menu Note • You can fine-tune individual stations using the Manual CH Setting feature. See Manual CH Setti
The Initial Setup menu 13 • Sound System – Set the sound system used for the current channel. • Name – Move the cursor right th
13 The Initial Setup menu AV1 Out Video In / Out settings Input Colour System • Default setting: Auto Initial Setup Basic Tuner
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Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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08 Editing The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features HDD • H
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Before you start 01 • Auto Start Recording from satellite recei
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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 Disc / content forma
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01 Before you start Fixed bit-rate MP3 files are recommended. V
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Before you start 01 Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that dis
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02 Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections
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Connecting up 02 EPG download Extra features for use with compa
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02 Connecting up Easy connections The setup described below is
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Connecting up 02 Using other types of audio/video output If you
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02 Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receive
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Connecting up 02 Connecting an external decoder box (1) If you
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02 Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box (2) If you
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Connecting up 02 Connecting to an AV amplifier To enjoy multich
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02 Connecting up Connecting a DV camcorder Connecting other AV
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Controls and displays 03 Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front
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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 Getting started Switching on and s
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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 4 Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the
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04 Getting started • If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you c
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Getting started 04 4 Load a disc. Load a disc with the label si
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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 Playback Introduction Most of the feature
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05 Playback The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the le
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Playback 05 CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 Navigating discs and
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05 Playback 1 During playback, press or to start reverse or for
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Playback 05 2 Press the same button repeatedly to change the sl
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05 Playback Search Mode The Play Mode menu ALL ALL The Play Mod
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Playback 05 A-B Repeat DVD CD Video CD HDD Repeat play ALL The
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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 Switching the audio channel VR mode CD Video CD Sup
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Recording 06 Chapter 6 Recording About DVD recording This recor
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06 Recording CPRM Recording time and picture quality There are
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Recording 06 Setting the picture quality/recording time VR mode
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06 Recording • While the recorder is stopped, you can also use
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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 VIDEO Plus+ programming with the power off You can
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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 Note • If the TV line system of the disc is differ
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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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Copying and back-up 07 3 Input a name for the selected title, t
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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 Move Use this command to change the orde
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Copying and back-up 07 Using disc back-up* This feature offers
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08 Editing HDD Disc Navigator Currently selected title Disc Nav
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Editing 08 Title Name (Ttl Name) VR mode Video mode HDD Using t
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08 Editing Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) VR mode HDD 3 Press RETURN
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Editing 08 5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu
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Disc History 09 Chapter 9 Disc History VR mode Video mode The D
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10 The PhotoViewer Chapter 10 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoVie
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The PhotoViewer 10 Note • You can press HOME MENU to exit the P
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13 The Initial Setup menu Set the date (day/month/year) and tim
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