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			PRV-9000 Operating Instructions
10.2.1		VR Format Disc	117
10.2.2		Video Format Disc	117
10.3	FINALIZE DISC SETTINGS		118
10.3.1		Finalize Disc	118
10.3.2		Undo Finalized Disc	118
10.4	VIDEO ADJUST MENU		119
10.4.1 Set Picture Quality for Tuner and External Inputs			119
10.4.2		Create Personalized Settings	120
10.4.3 Set Noise Reduction for Recording			121
10.4.4 Set Picture Quality for Disc Playback			122
11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION			124
11.1	INSTALLATION & MOVING HINTS		124
11.2	ON-SCREENMESSAGES		125
11.3	LANGUAGE CODE LIST		126
11.4	DISC-HANDLINGGUIDELINES		128
11.5	SCREEN SIZES & DISC FORMATS		128
11.6	GENERAL MAINTENANCE ISSUES		129
11.6.1		Cleaning Pickup Lens	129
11.6.2		Clearing Condensation	130
11.7	GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS		130
11.8	BRIEF GLOSSARY		130
12 TROUBLESHOOTING			133
12.1	GENERAL ISSUES		133
12.2	TIMER RECORDING ISSUES		133
12.3	DV RECORDING ISSUES		134
12.4	DV EDITING ISSUES		135
12.5	FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)		135

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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 Video CD Compatibility DVD-Video CompatibilityAudio CD Compatibility DVD Disc Box Information Reading from left to right DVD Region Codes VR ModeRecording & Editing Limitations 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 a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Connect to Other A/V Sources Satellite/CableConnect to a VCR / Satellite Receiver Alternative Connections Front Panel Alternate Method to Connect Cable or Satellite DV cable not provided Connecting a VCR or an Analog CamcorderConnecting a Digital Camcorder 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 Set the Clock Initial SetupPowering on the system 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+ Television Maker Maker Code Set the Remote to Control a TVUse the first listed code for your television’s make 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 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 Unformatted discs require up to one minute to initialize Press Audio to choose an audio channel for recording 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 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 Change Playback Options Switch SubtitlesSwitch Audio Channels 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 Check Available Disc Space Use a Disc With a Disc Timer ProgramTurn OFF a Disc Timer Program Check Timer Recording Details Mode SP Edit Timer Recording Settings Extend a Timer Recording in Progress Timer Recording program appears on screen Stop a Timer Recording in ProgressCancel Timer Recording 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 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 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 Chapter Move a Title/ChapterMove a Title Erase a Title Combine Two Chapters In To a Single ChapterErase a Title/Chapter 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 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 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 Set Picture Quality for Disc Playback Change a Preset Settings GroupCreate a Personal Settings Group 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 Analog Audio General Specifications Brief GlossaryClearing Condensation 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 What does this symbol, , mean? Why won’t my disc play?Where did my settings go? 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