Controls and displays
NTSC
Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC.
(page 155)
Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded.
VPS/PDC (page 98)
Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during a
5Recording quality indicators (page 95)
XP
Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (high quality).
SP
Lights when the recording mode is set to SP (standard play).
LP/SLP
Lights when the recording mode is set to LP (long play) or SLP
EP/SEP
Lights when the recording mode is set to EP (extended play) or SEP
MN
Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode.
6Character display
7R/RW
Lights when a recordable
8PL (page 118)
Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode.
V
Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.
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Common Interface
To receive scrambled D.TV channels you will need a CA module and smart card provided by your service provider.
Different CA modules support different encryption systems. This recorder is designed to work with modules that support the DVB standard. Contact your service provider to obtain the right kind of CA module.
Note that neither CA modules nor smart cards are supplied or sold by Pioneer.
Inserting a CA module
The Common Interface card slot is located on the inside of the cover of the recorder’s front panel.
1Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the Common Interface.
2Insert the CA module into the card slot as far as it will go.
The Common Interface card slot accepts Type I and Type II PC Cards (PCMCIA cards).
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