Changing the format erases existing disc content | Pioneer PRV-9000

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions

Changing the format erases existing disc content.

Within the recording modes (fixed for the entire disc), are record settings for determining picture quality and duration preferences. These settings are alterable for each recording session as long as the mode remains the same.

Disc Disc

Format

DVD-R Video

Video

DVD-RW

Video Recording (default)

DVD-Video Video

4.8.1VR Mode Recording

Recording

Mode

Video

Video

VR

N/A

Record

Settings

V1 (high quality)

V2 (standard)

V1 (high quality)

V2 (standard)

SP (standard)

MN (manual)

levels 1 to 32

N/A

Functions

Playback limited recording limited editing

Playback limited recording limited editing

Playback

Recording

Original/Playlist

editing

Playback only

When recording in VR format, select the recording mode, SP (standard) or MN (manual).

SP – fixed recording quality and recording time

total time maximum of 120 minutes

MN – trade off recording quality for additional recording time

recording levels range from Level 1 (360 minutes per disc) to Level 32 (61 minutes per disc)

Default Level 9 (240 minutes/disc)

Note: SP is equivalent to MN Level 22.

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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 Editing a DVD Recording Video ModeOn-Screen Icons Disc blocks function 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 Put into play or stop mode Power is switched offDV camcorder not connected 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 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 TV power Additional SettingsReturn to Default Factory Settings Button Function All settings have returned to the default/factory settings Using the Built-in TV TunerDisplay shows only placeholders for the time Changing TV Channels Displaying Program Titles & Channel Call Letters Video CD Audio CD Playing Discs VR Mode Playback Control Video Mode Playback ControlUse this button to skip up to a maximum of four minutes Press and hold for two seconds to skip to the next title CD and Video-CD Playback Control Navigating Discs DVD-R/RW Navigation DVD-Video Navigation DVD-Video Menu Navigation CD and Video-CD NavigationButton Video-CD Menu Navigation Scanning Discs Slow-Motion Playback From the Remote Control From the Front Panel Frame Advance/Frame Reverse Playback Recording Options VR Mode Recording Changing the format erases existing disc contentDVD-R Video DVD-Video 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 Tuner Settings Optimized Rec default OFFVideo Settings TV Screen Size Screen Size for Rec Video In/Out SettingsStill Picture Component DV Link Audio In SettingsExternal Audio Dual Mono Recording DV Input Audio Out SettingsTuner Audio Level Digital Out DTS Out Getting STARTED, .1.3 Setting the Digital Audio Output96kHz PCM Out Mpeg Out OSD Language Language SettingsAudio Language Subtitle 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 Angle Indicator Change a PasswordOn Screen Display Frame Search Navi Mark Remote Control SetStart Rec on DVD-R Chapter Interval This indicator lights when the remote control ID is changed Basic Disc Setup Input Disc Name Disc Timer Recording Function Initialize Disc Existing content from the discProtect Disc VR Format Disc Formatting the disc erases any existing content Finalize Disc SettingsFinalize Disc Undo Finalized 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 Disc screen format Setting Appearance 169 When viewing on a standard TV or monitorDisc-Handling Guidelines Screen Sizes & Disc Formats Cleaning Pickup Lens General Maintenance IssuesDisc screen format Wide Analog Audio General Specifications Brief GlossaryClearing Condensation Chapter Aspect RatioDigital Audio Dynamic Range PureCinema Progressive Scan VideoRegions DVD only Sampling Frequency Timer Recording Issues General Issues DV Recording Issues Frequently Asked Questions FAQ DV Editing IssuesWhy won’t the recorder turn ON? Cannot operate the DV camera 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