Setting the Recording Mode from the Front Panel | Pioneer PRV-9000

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions

4.10.3Setting the Recording Mode from the Front Panel

Instructions in this manual are primarily for controlling the recorder through the remote control. However, the steps below provide directions for using the front panel to set the recording mode on the PRV-9000.

1.Press FUNCTION until REC MODE? appears in the window.

2.Turn the Smart Jog dial to scroll through recording mode options. Video Mode: V1 (high quality) or V2 (standard)

VR Mode: SP (standard) or MN (manual)

Note: If selecting MN, press FUNCTION again and turn the SMART JOG dial to select a rate level.

3.Wait 10 seconds for the unit to save the settings and dismiss the menu.

4.10.4Adjusting the Audio Recording Level from the Front Panel

If the audio is too high or too low, check the audio level meter located on the front of the recorder. The steps below explain how to adjust the audio from the front panel.

1.Press FUNCTION until REC LEVEL? appears in the window.

2.Turn the Smart Jog dial to adjust the volume level.

3.Monitor the audio level meter on the front panel.

If the red bars at the end of the meter are lighting then the audio level is too high.

4.Wait 10 seconds for the recorder to save the settings and dismiss the menu.

4.10.5Recording from Broadcast Television

TV recording begins automatically and continues to the end of the disc unless recording is stopped. Follow the instructions below to record from a broadcast program.

Note: When recording to VR mode at any quality level excluding MN 32, it is possible to record both the main and the SAP audio streams. The sound can be switched between the streams during disc playback. This function is unavailable in Video mode and in VR mode – level 32.

Follow the instructions below to record a television broadcast.

1.Power ON the PRV-9000.

2.Confirm that the TV input is set to the recorder.

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Pioneer PRV-9000 Setting the Recording Mode from the Front Panel, Adjusting the Audio Recording Level from the Front Panel

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 Video Mode Editing a DVD RecordingOn-Screen Icons 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 Power is switched off Put into play or stop modeDV 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 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 Additional Settings TV powerReturn to Default Factory Settings Button Function Using the Built-in TV Tuner All settings have returned to the default/factory settingsDisplay shows only placeholders for the time Changing TV Channels Displaying Program Titles & Channel Call Letters Playing Discs Video CD Audio CD Video Mode Playback Control VR 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 Navigating Discs CD and Video-CD Playback Control DVD-Video Navigation DVD-R/RW Navigation CD and Video-CD Navigation DVD-Video Menu NavigationButton Video-CD Menu Navigation Scanning Discs From the Remote Control Slow-Motion Playback Frame Advance/Frame Reverse Playback From the Front Panel Recording Options Changing the format erases existing disc content VR Mode RecordingDVD-R Video 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 Optimized Rec default OFF Tuner SettingsVideo Settings TV Screen Size Video In/Out Settings Screen Size for RecStill Picture Component Audio In Settings DV LinkExternal Audio Dual Mono Recording Audio Out Settings DV InputTuner Audio Level Digital Out Getting STARTED, .1.3 Setting the Digital Audio Output DTS Out96kHz PCM Out Mpeg Out Language Settings OSD LanguageAudio 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 Change a Password Angle IndicatorOn Screen Display Frame Search Remote Control Set Navi MarkStart Rec on DVD-R Chapter Interval This indicator lights when the remote control ID is changed Basic Disc Setup Disc Timer Recording Function Input Disc Name Existing content from the disc Initialize DiscProtect Disc VR Format Disc Finalize Disc Settings Formatting the disc erases any existing contentFinalize Disc 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 When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Disc screen format Setting Appearance 169Disc-Handling Guidelines Screen Sizes & Disc Formats General Maintenance Issues Cleaning Pickup LensDisc screen format Wide General Specifications Brief Glossary Clearing CondensationAnalog Audio Aspect Ratio ChapterDigital Audio Dynamic Range Progressive Scan Video PureCinemaRegions DVD only Sampling Frequency General Issues Timer Recording Issues DV Recording Issues DV Editing Issues Frequently Asked Questions FAQWhy 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 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