Pan & Scan Standard 169 Wide Widescreen | Pioneer PRV-9000 manual

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions

primary screen action

To play DVD-Video discs on a standard television, follow the directions below.

1.Press SETUP to access the menu.

2.Highlight Initial Setup from the main menu. Use the joystick to highlight the option.

3.Press ENTER to confirm your selection.

4.Highlight Video from the Initial Setup menu by using the joystick.

5.Select TV Screen Size from the Video menu by using the joystick. Options appear to the right with the current setting marked (square).

Note: For more screen size and setting information, refer to Chapter 11: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, section 11.5 Screen Sizes & Disc Formats,

6.Choose the aspect ratio to match the setting of the TV or monitor. 4:3 Letterbox (Standard)

4:3 Pan & Scan (Standard) 16:9 Wide (Widescreen)

7.Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

8.Press STANDBY/ON to change the recorder to the standby mode.

9.Press STANDBY/ON again to power ON the recorder.

4.1.3Set the Digital Audio Output

When operating the PRV-9000 with an AV amplifier/receiver for full surround sound, set the recorder to output digital audio signals that match the receiver. If you are unsure of the required signals, refer to the owner’s manual for the AV amplifier/receiver.

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Pioneer PRV-9000 operating instructions Pan & Scan Standard 169 Wide Widescreen, Set the Digital Audio Output

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 Video CD Compatibility DVD-Video CompatibilityAudio CD Compatibility Reading from left to right DVD Disc Box Information DVD Region Codes VR ModeRecording & Editing Limitations 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 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Connect to Other A/V Sources Satellite/CableConnect to a VCR / Satellite Receiver Alternate Method to Connect Cable or Satellite Alternative Connections Front Panel DV cable not provided Connecting a VCR or an Analog CamcorderConnecting a Digital Camcorder 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 Set the Clock Initial SetupPowering on the system 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+ Television Maker Maker Code Set the Remote to Control a TVUse the first listed code for your television’s make 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 Copyright Guideline Content Protection for Recordable Media CprmVideo Recording Restrictions Initializing Recording Modes Video mode VR mode defaultInitializing a Disc Initialize for VR Mode Recording Initialize for Video Mode Recording Recording from Broadcast Television Setting the Recording Mode from the Front PanelAdjusting the Audio Recording Level from the Front Panel Press Audio to choose an audio channel for recording Unformatted discs require up to one minute to initialize Audio channel Audio Recording level Playing a Recording on a DVD PlayerOne Touch Recording Playback must be stopped before proceeding Finalize a DiscDisplay Disc Information On-Screen 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 Change Playback Options Switch SubtitlesSwitch Audio Channels 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 Check Available Disc Space Use a Disc With a Disc Timer ProgramTurn OFF a Disc Timer Program Mode SP Check Timer Recording Details Extend a Timer Recording in Progress Edit Timer Recording Settings Timer Recording program appears on screen Stop a Timer Recording in ProgressCancel Timer Recording 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 Record From the DV Output Port Refer to the device’s operating instructions for assistanceRefer to Getting STARTED, .10 Initializing Recording Modes 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 Chapter Move a Title/ChapterMove a Title Erase a Title Combine Two Chapters In To a Single ChapterErase a Title/Chapter 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 Subtitle Display Language Auto LanguageDVD Menu Language Other Languages Advanced SettingsSubtitle Off Add/Change the Lock Level Content Lock a.k.a. Parental LockAdd a Password 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 Set Picture Quality for Disc Playback Change a Preset Settings GroupCreate a Personal Settings Group 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 Analog Audio General Specifications Brief GlossaryClearing Condensation 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? What does this symbol, , mean? Why won’t my disc play?Where did my settings go? 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