PRV-9000DVD Recorder | Pioneer manual

PRV-9000DVD Recorder

Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.

2265 East 220th Street

Long Beach, California 90810

United States of America

(310)952-2111

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

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Pioneer operating instructions PRV-9000DVD Recorder

Contents

PRV-9000 PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Iii Table of Contents Laying D Iscs Other Playback Features 102 115 124 133 Features Playback Recording Video Input/Output Box Contents Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Media Compatibility DVD-Video Compatibility Audio CD CompatibilityVideo CD Compatibility DVD Disc Box Information Reading from left to right VR Mode Recording & Editing LimitationsDVD Region Codes On-Screen Icons Video ModeEditing a DVD Recording Disc blocks function Connection Options Basic Connections If a VCR is unnecessary, connect to the TV’s Antenna In jack Alternative Connections Rear Panel Connect to a TV for Disc Playback Connect Through S-Video Output Connect Through Component Video Out Connect to an AV Receiver Connect through the Optical Digital Output Connect through the Coaxial Digital Output Connect Analog Audio and Video Connect to Other A/V Sources Satellite/Cable Connect to a VCR / Satellite ReceiverConnect to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Alternative Connections Front Panel Alternate Method to Connect Cable or Satellite Connecting a VCR or an Analog Camcorder Connecting a Digital CamcorderDV cable not provided DV camcorder not connected Power is switched offPut into play or stop mode Too many camcorders connected Become familiar the front panel of the PRV-9000 PRV-9000 display provides settings information Return Using the On-Screen Displays Initial Setup Powering on the systemSet the Clock Use the joystick to highlight the option then press Enter Manually Set Clock Set the TV Aspect Ratio Pan & Scan Standard 169 Wide Widescreen Set the Digital Audio Output Cursor moves back to the previous submenu If your receiver has this decoder, set the option to Mpeg Auto-Tune the Channels Set Channels Manually & Channel Skipping Assign Guide Channels for VCR Plus+ Set the Remote to Control a TV Use the first listed code for your television’s makeTelevision Maker Maker Code Return to Default Factory Settings Additional SettingsTV power Button Function Display shows only placeholders for the time Using the Built-in TV TunerAll settings have returned to the default/factory settings Changing TV Channels Displaying Program Titles & Channel Call Letters Playing Discs Video CD Audio CD Use this button to skip up to a maximum of four minutes Video Mode Playback ControlVR Mode Playback Control Press and hold for two seconds to skip to the next title Navigating Discs CD and Video-CD Playback Control DVD-Video Navigation DVD-R/RW Navigation Button CD and Video-CD NavigationDVD-Video Menu Navigation Video-CD Menu Navigation Scanning Discs From the Remote Control Slow-Motion Playback Frame Advance/Frame Reverse Playback From the Front Panel Recording Options DVD-R Video Changing the format erases existing disc contentVR Mode Recording DVD-Video Video Video Mode Recording Table below lists maximum recording times for each MN level Similar quality to Level 32 in the VR mode TV Audio-Channel Recording Content Protection for Recordable Media Cprm Video Recording RestrictionsCopyright Guideline Video mode VR mode default Initializing a DiscInitializing Recording Modes Initialize for VR Mode Recording Initialize for Video Mode Recording Setting the Recording Mode from the Front Panel Adjusting the Audio Recording Level from the Front PanelRecording from Broadcast Television Unformatted discs require up to one minute to initialize Press Audio to choose an audio channel for recording Playing a Recording on a DVD Player One Touch RecordingAudio channel Audio Recording level Finalize a Disc Display Disc Information On-ScreenPlayback must be stopped before proceeding Example of DVD-Video/Video mode on DVD-R or DVD-RW media On-screen data while a disc is stopped Example of VR mode on DVD-RW media Example of Video-CD media PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Disc Searches Chapter/Track Time DVD and Video CD only Time & Frame Search Guidelines Switch Subtitles Switch Audio ChannelsChange Playback Options Switch Camera Angles Set the Digital Audio Output Set to Repeat Playback Create a Program Play List DVD Program List To play the List at a later time, press SHIFT, then Program CD Program List Place a disc in the recorder PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Timer Recording Press Setup to display the Setup menu Disc Timer Recording Prepare Media for Disc Timer Programming Program a Disc Timer Recording Set the recording mode Use a Disc With a Disc Timer Program Turn OFF a Disc Timer ProgramCheck Available Disc Space Check Timer Recording Details Mode SP Edit Timer Recording Settings Extend a Timer Recording in Progress Stop a Timer Recording in Progress Cancel Timer RecordingTimer Recording program appears on screen VCR Plus+ Automatic Timer Recording VCR Plus+ Programming System To erase the last digit entered, press the Clear button Program With VCR Plus+ When the Power is OFF SP PlusCode# Record From an External Input Record From an External Component Refer to the chapter on Connections for port information Record From a Digital Camcorder Record From a Satellite Tuner Refer to the device’s operating instructions for assistance Refer to Getting STARTED, .10 Initializing Recording ModesRecord From the DV Output Port Recorder Lock-Out General Information Add Chapter Marks Edit With Discnavi Change the Discnavi Title Thumbnail Play a Chapter From Discnavi Create a Name For a Title Create a Playlist Title Copy a Playlist Title Move a Title/Chapter Move a TitleMove a Chapter Combine Two Chapters In To a Single Chapter Erase a Title/ChapterErase a Title Erase a Chapter Add Part of a Title to a Playlist Erase a Part of a Title Erase All Titles Protecting/Unprotecting an Original Title Reverse an Edit PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Access the Title List Menu Play a Title from the Title List Menu Name a Title from the Title List Menu Erase a Title from the Title List Menu Basic Settings Video Settings Optimized Rec default OFFTuner Settings TV Screen Size Still Picture Video In/Out SettingsScreen Size for Rec Component External Audio Audio In SettingsDV Link Dual Mono Recording Tuner Audio Level Audio Out SettingsDV Input Digital Out 96kHz PCM Out Getting STARTED, .1.3 Setting the Digital Audio OutputDTS Out Mpeg Out Audio Language Language SettingsOSD Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Menu LanguageSubtitle Display Language Advanced Settings Subtitle OffOther Languages Content Lock a.k.a. Parental Lock Add a PasswordAdd/Change the Lock Level On Screen Display Change a PasswordAngle Indicator Frame Search Start Rec on DVD-R Remote Control SetNavi Mark Chapter Interval This indicator lights when the remote control ID is changed Basic Disc Setup Disc Timer Recording Function Input Disc Name Protect Disc Existing content from the discInitialize Disc VR Format Disc Finalize Disc Finalize Disc SettingsFormatting the disc erases any existing content Undo Finalized Disc Video Adjust Menu Set Picture Quality for Tuner and External Inputs Create Personalized Settings Set Noise Reduction for Recording Change a Preset Settings Group Create a Personal Settings GroupSet Picture Quality for Disc Playback 123 Installation & Moving Hints On-Screen Messages Message Explanation / Action Language Code List Language Code 1111 Disc-Handling Guidelines When viewing on a standard TV or monitorDisc screen format Setting Appearance 169 Screen Sizes & Disc Formats Disc screen format General Maintenance IssuesCleaning Pickup Lens Wide General Specifications Brief Glossary Clearing CondensationAnalog Audio Digital Audio Aspect RatioChapter Dynamic Range Regions DVD only Progressive Scan VideoPureCinema Sampling Frequency General Issues Timer Recording Issues DV Recording Issues Why won’t the recorder turn ON? DV Editing IssuesFrequently Asked Questions FAQ Cannot operate the DV camera Why won’t my disc play? Where did my settings go?What does this symbol, , mean? Why is the sound distorted/missing? Why is the picture from my external input distorted? Why can’t I record a particular program? Why is my frame search/time search failing? Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player? Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? 140 This page intentionally left blank PRV-9000DVD Recorder