Initializing a Disc, Video mode VR mode default | Pioneer PRV-9000

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions

4.9Initializing a Disc

When recording to a DVD-R disc, set the mode to Video. For DVD-RW discs, the default is VR mode but can be switched to Video mode. Change the mode from the Disc Setup menu.

Note: Changing the mode on a DVD-RW disc erases all existing material from the disc.

The following directions refer to DVD-RW media but apply to DVD-R discs as well when choosing Video in step 3.

1.Press SETUP to access the Setup menu.

2.Highlight Disc Setup to reveal the Disc Setup menu by using the joystick.

3.Press ENTER to confirm your selection.

4.Highlight Initialize from the Disc Setup menu by using the joystick.

5.Choose the appropriate mode from the submenu.

*Video mode

*VR mode (default)

6.Use the joystick to highlight Start from the submenu.

7.Press ENTER to begin initializing the disc.

The initialization process may take up to one minute to complete.

4.10Initializing Recording Modes

The PRV-9000 and the recordable media must have compatible formats. If the disc is formatted to Video mode then the recorder must be set to Video mode before beginning a recording session. If the disc is a VR mode DVD-RW then the recorder must be set to VR mode.

Joystick / ENTER

Disc Setup menu / Video mode option:

SETUP

REC MODE

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Pioneer PRV-9000 operating instructions Initializing a Disc, Initializing Recording Modes, Video mode VR mode default

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 DVD-Video Compatibility Audio CD CompatibilityVideo CD Compatibility Reading from left to right DVD Disc Box Information VR Mode Recording & Editing LimitationsDVD Region Codes 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 Other A/V Sources Satellite/Cable Connect to a VCR / Satellite ReceiverConnect to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Alternate Method to Connect Cable or Satellite Alternative Connections Front Panel Connecting a VCR or an Analog Camcorder Connecting a Digital CamcorderDV cable not provided 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 Initial Setup Powering on the systemSet 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+ Set the Remote to Control a TV Use the first listed code for your television’s makeTelevision Maker Maker Code 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 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 Press Audio to choose an audio channel for recording Unformatted discs require up to one minute to initialize 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 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 Subtitles Switch Audio ChannelsChange 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 Use a Disc With a Disc Timer Program Turn OFF a Disc Timer ProgramCheck Available Disc Space Mode SP Check Timer Recording Details Extend a Timer Recording in Progress Edit Timer Recording Settings Stop a Timer Recording in Progress Cancel Timer RecordingTimer 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 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 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/Chapter Move a TitleMove a Chapter Combine Two Chapters In To a Single Chapter Erase a Title/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 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 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 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 Change a Preset Settings Group Create a Personal Settings GroupSet Picture Quality for Disc Playback 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 General Specifications Brief Glossary Clearing CondensationAnalog Audio 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 Why won’t my disc play? Where did my settings go?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