Basic Connections | Pioneer PRV-9000 guide

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions

2.1Basic Connections

The PRV-9000 is shipped with cables for installing the unit in your home however existing or additional cables may be required for full operation. For other equipment connections, refer to the section entitled Alternative Connections later in this chapter.

Note: In the following instructions, PRV-9000 connections/jacks are in boldface print.

This recorder is equipped with copy-protection technology. Do not use AV cables to connect this unit to a TV via a VCR.

2.1.1Connect to an Antenna

Connect the PRV-9000 to the antenna in order to record TV programs.

1.Connect the antenna cable to the VHF/UHF In port on the rear panel.

2.Connect the VHF/UHF Out port to the VCR’s antenna input jack using a RF antenna cable (not provided).

If a VCR is unnecessary, connect to the TV’s Antenna In jack.

3.Connect the VCR’s antenna output to the TV’s antenna input using your existing RF antenna cable.

4.Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT 2 ports to the TV’s AV inputs using a stereo audio cable (not provided) and a BNC video cable (not provided). The left and right outputs must be matched to the inputs.

5.Connect the VCR to the TV using a set of audio and video cables.

Before plugging in the PRV-9000 for the first time, verify that all cables are firmly connected.

Before disconnecting any equipment, turn OFF the power and unplug from any power sources.

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Pioneer PRV-9000 operating instructions Basic Connections, If a VCR is unnecessary, connect to the TV’s Antenna In jack

Contents

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