Page 1 DVD Recorder PRV-9200 Operating Instructions...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Page 4 Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. This product is for general household purposes. Any...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents 01 Before you start Features ........8 What’s in the box .
Page 7 11 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings ......90 Initialize settings ......91 HDD Initialize .
Page 8: Before You Start
Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features • HDD recording You can record up to 207 hours of video (in EP mode) on the internal 160GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD). With both recordable DVD and a high-capacity HDD in the same recorder, you have the flexibility to keep recordings on the HDD for quick access anytime, or record to DVD for archiving or playing on other DVD...
Page 9 ‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD- Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD- RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD...
Page 10: What's In The Box
• Use within the operating range and angle, as shown. 23ft • You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. See Rear panel connections on page 14 for more information.
Page 11: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility
Before you start Disc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibility This recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging.
Page 12 ‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD- Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD- RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD...
Page 13: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive
Before you start About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs in order to protect against accidental loss.
Page 14: Connecting Up
CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using a mini-plug cord.
Page 15: Easy Connections
Connecting up Easy connections The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR.
Page 16: Using Other Types Of Video Output
Connecting up Using other types of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still.
Page 17: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (1)
Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. Using the setup on this page you can: •...
Page 18: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (2)
Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite tuner. •...
Page 19: Connecting To An Av Amplifier Or Receiver
Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amp/receiver using the digital optical output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.
Page 20: Connecting Other Av Sources
Connecting up Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of inputs on this recorder. This enables you to record tapes from your VCR or camcorder.
Page 21: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 2 3 4 STANDBY/ON PULL-OPEN STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. Press to switch to the hard disk drive (HDD) for recording and playback. The button lights when HDD is selected. Press to switch to DVD for recording and playback.
Page 22: Display
Controls and displays Display Arrows indicate the copy direction between the HDD ) and DVD ( PLAY / REC indicators Lights during playback / recording; blinks when playback / recording is paused. (page 27) The ‘ ’ and ‘ ’ indicators light to indicate that the HDD or DVD is selected for recording/playback.
Page 23: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control STANDBY/ON ONE TOUCH OPEN/CLOSE COPY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE PLAY MODE INPUT SELECT PQRS WXYZ CHANNEL VCR Plus+ CLEAR CLEAR DISC NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST TOP MENU MENU ENTER HOME MENU RETURN REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN PAUSE STOP BACK...
Page 24 Controls and displays 18 Playback controls (page 29) REV SCAN / FWD SCAN Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed. PLAY Press to start playback. PAUSE Press to pause playback or recording. STOP Press to stop playback. CM BACK (commercial back) Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward through the audio or video playing.
Page 25: Getting Started
Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator feature. This takes you through setting the clock, the internal TV tuner and the video and audio output settings.
Page 26: Auto Clock Setting
Getting started After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts automatic tuning. This takes a couple of minutes to complete. Tuning Cancel Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting, then press ENTER. Initial Setup Clock Setting Basic Clock Set Tuner Input Line System Video In/Out On Screen Display Audio In...
Page 27: Selecting The Hard Disk Or Dvd For Playback And Recording
Getting started Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select Compatible, Not Compatible, or Don’t Know, then press ENTER. • Note that progressive scan video is only output through the component video outputs (see page 16). Is this recorder connected to an AV amp/receiver for digital audio? Initial Setup AV Amp Digital Connect...
Page 28: Making Your First Recording
Getting started Making your first recording This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording of a TV program on either the HDD, or to a recordable DVD. Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 (Recording).
Page 29: Basic Playback
Getting started Changing audio channels Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP). You can change the TV audio using the AUDIO button. AUDIO • Press AUDIO to change the TV audio. The current audio channel is displayed on-screen. Mono Stereo •...
Page 30 Getting started Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. Press to start playback. PLAY If RESUME is displayed on-screen, play- back starts from the place last stopped. Press to stop playback. STOP You can resume playback from the same point by pressing...
Page 31 Getting started Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files. Press to start playback. PLAY Press to stop playback. STOP Pauses playback, or restarts playback PAUSE when paused. CD and MP3 only: Press to start scanning. REV SCAN FWD SCAN Press again to increase the scanning...
Page 32: Using The Home Menu
Getting started Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the features of the recorder. Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu screen: Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Use the (cursor) buttons followed by ENTER to select the option you want.
Page 33 Getting started HDD and removable disc activity display Press DISPLAY once to see the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. Use the HDD and DVD buttons to switch between the two kinds of display. The example displays below show high-speed copying from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback.
Page 34 Getting started Total running time of title Angle indicator Lights during multi-angle scenes. Play display 2 Play 3–2 0. 00. 15 DVD-R Video Chapter Time Chapter Total Hi-Speed Copy Title Name 11/21 soccer game Chase playback, simultaneous record/playback, copy, disc back-up Indicates that recording, copying or back-up is in progress.
Page 35: Playback
Playback Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the (cursor buttons) and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.
Page 36: Changing The Thumbnail Picture For A Title
Playback Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different. The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and the chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter within a title. Disc Navigator Title (1-10) Title 01...
Page 37: A Disc
Playback Press NAVI MARK anywhere in the title to make the displayed picture the thumbnail for that title. • For greater control over the exact frame you want to use, you can use the PAUSE and/or slow-motion/ frame advance/reverse controls ( Navigating discs and the HDD During playback you can easily jump to another title, chapter or track on a disc using the number buttons on...
Page 38: Playing In Slow Motion
Playback • No subtitles are displayed while scanning DVD-Video discs. • Analog and digital sound is output when scanning DVDs with Dolby Digital or Linear PCM sound on forward SCAN 1. (Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output.*) No sound is output when using other scan speeds.
Page 39: The Play Mode Menu
Playback The Play Mode menu The Play Mode menu gives you access to search functions, repeat and program play functions. Important • You can’t use the Play Mode features with Video CDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.
Page 40: Program Play
Playback During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu. With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to start. Play Mode Search Mode A (Loop Start) A-B Repeat B (Loop End) Repeat Program After setting the loop start point, the highlight will automatically move down to B(Loop End).
Page 41 Playback On the left side is the program list, then to the right is a list of titles (DVD), folders (WMA/MP3), or tracks (CD, Video CDs). On the far right is a list of chapters (DVD) or tracks (WMA/MP3). Select a title, chapter, folder or track for the current step in the program list.
Page 42: Displaying And Switching Subtitles
Playback Displaying and switching subtitles DVD-Video Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback. Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle options.
Page 43: Switching Audio Channels
Playback Switching audio channels VR mode Video CD WMA/MP3 For VR mode content that has both a main and a SAP (Secondary Audio Program) audio channel, you can switch between main (L), SAP (R), or both (L+R). When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.
Page 44: Recording
PAL-60 recordings, or PAL and SECAM. See also Input Line System on page 96. Note • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode DVD-RW discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information.
Page 45: Recording Time And Picture Quality
Recording Recording time and picture quality There are four preset recording quality modes: • FINE – Highest quality setting, gives about one hour of recording time on a DVD disc. • SP (Standard Play) – Default quality, sufficient for most applications, gives about two hours of recording time on a DVD.
Page 46: Setting The Picture Quality/Recording Time
Recording Setting the picture quality/recording time VR mode Video mode Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are four standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time. It’s also possible to create a fifth, ‘manual’...
Page 47: Setting A Timer Recording
Recording • If the recorder is stopped, you can also use the +/– buttons on the front panel to select the channel number. Use the REC MODE button to set the picture quality/recording time. • See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 46 for detailed instructions.
Page 48 Recording • Timer recordings have higher priority than the Auto Start Recording function (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 54). A timer recording will interrupt an Auto Start Recording. (Auto Start Recording will resume after the timer recording has finished.) •...
Page 49: Standard Timer Recording
Recording • You can go back and reset the start time if you need to by pressing RETURN. Use the (cursor left/right) to move the cursor to the recording end time on the grid. Recording start time Recording end time Easy Timer Recording 12/13 12/14...
Page 50 Recording • Mode – Select FINE, SP, LP, EP or AUTO (See Recording time and picture quality on page 45). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the MN setting. • Rec to – Select HDD for hard disk recording or DVD for DVD recording.
Page 51 Recording Press ‘VCR Plus+’ to display the VCR Plus+ program screen. You can also access this screen from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU, select Timer Recording, then VCR Plus+). VCR Plus+ PlusCode# 3 9 9 2 4 REC MODE MN21 Rec Mode Rec Times...
Page 52 Recording Extending a timer recording in progress You can extend a timer recording beyond the programmed end time in two different ways. This can be useful if a broadcast program overruns, for example. HOME MENU PREV NEXT STOP REC Moving the end time by 30-minute blocks During timer recording, press and hold three seconds.
Page 53: Timer Recording Faq
Recording If the recorder is on, switch it into standby. Press and hold STOP on the front panel for three seconds to lock the controls. The front panel display briefly shows LOCK. If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly displayed again.
Page 54: Recording From An External Component
Recording Recording from an external component VR mode Video mode You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s external inputs. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD recorder.
Page 55: Recording From A Dv Camcorder
Recording Check that the ‘Audio In’ settings for ‘External Audio’ and ‘Dual Mono Recording’ are as you want them. See NTSC on PAL TV on page 99 for more on these settings. Set up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 46 for detailed information.
Page 56: Recording From The Dv Output
Recording Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack. Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode. Set up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 46 for detailed information.
Page 57: Playing Your Recordings On Other Dvd Players
‘top menu’ is selected on any DVD player. Finalize TITLE MENU • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. These discs will have only a text title menu when finalized on this recorder.
Page 58: Initializing A Dvd-Rw Disc
Recording Initializing a DVD-RW disc DVD-RW When you first load a blank disc, the recorder will initialize it automatically for recording. You can also manually initialize DVD-RW discs. You can initialize a disc for either Video mode recording or VR mode recording. Important •...
Page 59: Copying And Back-Up
Copying and back-up Chapter 7 Copying and back-up Introduction Use the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD • Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player.
Page 60: One Touch Copy (Hdd To Dvd)
Copying and back-up Real-time copying Real-time copying is also possible, with the advantage that you can manually set a different recording mode from the original. For example, you can record a title originally recorded in FINE mode in SP mode. When real-time copying from the HDD to a Video mode DVD, the chapter markers in the original material are not copied.
Page 61: One Touch Copy (Dvd To Hdd)
Copying and back-up One Touch Copy* (DVD to HDD) One Touch Copy from DVD to HDD copies a single title to the HDD in real time. You can copy the currently playing title or the currently selected title in the Disc Navigator. When you start copying, playback jumps back to the start of the title, then continues through to the end of the title, when recording automatically stops.
Page 62: Hdd To Dvd Copy List Menu Options
Copying and back-up Important • The recorder can only store one Copy List at a time. • The Copy List is erased if the Frame Accurate setting is changed in the Initial Settings menu (see Frame Accurate on page 104). •...
Page 63: Recording The Copy List
Copying and back-up • Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) – Edit chapters within a Copy List title (see page 66): • Erase – Erase a chapter. • Divide – Divide a chapter into two. • Combine – Combine two chapters into one. •...
Page 64 Copying and back-up Erase Use this command to erase individual titles from the Copy List. Select ‘Erase’ from the Copy List menu options. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select a title from the Copy List to erase, then press ENTER. HDD to DVD Copy 10/07Wed 3:00PM Recording Time...
Page 65 Copying and back-up Use the playback controls to find the place you want to divide the title. Divide Title 8/11Sun 4:00PM 2ch LP Title Recording Time 0h32m55s Play Pause Divide Back You can use all the usual playback controls, including PLAY, PAUSE, scan ( ), and slow-motion...
Page 66: Erase All
Copying and back-up Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select a new position for the title, then press ENTER. The thumbnails in the Copy List reflect the new order. HDD to DVD Copy 10/07Wed 3:00PM Recording Time Preview Move Erase All Chpt Edit Copy List Erase Sec...
Page 67 Copying and back-up Chapter Edit: Divide You can divide a chapter into as many new chapters as necessary. Use the (cursor buttons) to select the chapter to divide, then press ENTER. Use the playback controls to find the place you want to divide the chapter.
Page 68 Copying and back-up Erase Section (Erase Sec) Using this command you can delete a part of a Copy List title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV. Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Copy List menu options.
Page 69: Copying From Dvd To Hdd
Copying and back-up Copying from DVD to HDD* DVD to HDD Copy Original Copy List menu options Erase Move Preview Erase All Conf List Use the DVD to HDD Copy screen to transfer video on DVD to the hard disk. * See also Copyright on page 60.
Page 70: Dvd To Hdd Copy List Menu Options
Copying and back-up Select ‘DVD HDD’. The DVD to HDD Copy screen appears. DVD to HDD Copy Original Erase Move Preview Copy List Erase All Conf List • Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to highlight the command you want from the menu options on the left, then press ENTER.
Page 71: Dvd To Hdd Copy List Commands
Copying and back-up DVD to HDD Copy List commands Use this command to add titles to the Copy List. Select ‘Add’ from the Copy List menu options. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select a title from the DVD to add to the Copy List, then press ENTER.
Page 72: Using Disc Back-Up
Copying and back-up Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select the insertion point for the title, then press ENTER. DVD to HDD Copy Play List 10/07Wed 3:00PM Recording Time Erase Move Preview Copy List Erase All Conf List Title to move Copy List insertion point The thumbnails in the Copy List are updated to reflect the new order.
Page 73 Copying and back-up Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load the disc you want to make a back-up of, then close the disc tray. You can only make back-up copies of finalized Video mode discs. Disc Back-up No Disc. Please load a disc to be backed-up.
Page 74: Editing
Editing Chapter 8 Editing Using the Disc Navigator you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs, as well as video content on the internal hard disk drive (HDD). The editing features available in the Disc Navigator depend on whether you are editing video on a Video mode or VR mode DVD, or the HDD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Play List.
Page 75 Editing HDD Disc Navigator Disc Navigator Selected Group Disc Navigator Play menu options Erase Ttl Name Chpt Edit Erase Sec ONE TOUCH COPY CLEAR DISC NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER HOME MENU RETURN PLAY PREV NEXT DISPLAY DVD RECORDER Currently selected title Group 1 Group 2 Group 3...
Page 76: Disc Navigator Menu Options
Editing • As you highlight different thumbnails, information about the title is shown in the central area of the screen. Press DISPLAY to change the information displayed. • If you are editing a VR mode disc, press PLAYLIST to switch between Original and Play List Disc Navigator screens.
Page 77: Content
Editing VR mode (Play List) • Create – Make a new Play List title (page 85) • Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) – Make detailed changes to chapters in a Play List title (page 83) • Move – Move the position of a title in the Play List (page 85) •...
Page 78 Editing Title Name (Ttl Name) VR mode Video mode You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode and HDD recordings and 32 characters for Video mode recordings. Select ‘Ttl Name’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.
Page 79 Editing Use the (cursor buttons) to select the title that contains the chapters you want to edit, then press ENTER. Chapter Edit Original Title 11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP Erase Divide Combine Preview Undo Back After selecting a title, thumbnails of each chapter appear and you’ll see that the Disc Navigator menu items change to the chapter editing commands: •...
Page 80 Editing • When recording in Video mode, the recorder automatically puts chapter markers in at regular intervals. It is not possible to add extra chapter markers manually after recording (see also Auto Chapter (Video) on page 104). • The Play List and Original content on a disc can each contain up to 999 chapters.
Page 81: Editing Hdd Groups
Editing Erase All VR mode Video mode This erases all unlocked titles from the disc (see also Lock / Unlock on page 80). Select ‘Erase All’ from the Disc Navigator menu options. Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.
Page 82: Creating And Editing A Vr Mode Play List
Editing Change Group (Chg Group) Use this command to assign titles to a particular group. Select ‘Chg Group’ from the Disc Navigator menu, then press ENTER. Select the title that you want to put into a different group, then press ENTER. Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select a group for the title, then press ENTER.
Page 83 Editing Select the title you want to erase, then press ENTER. Disc Navigator Play List 11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP Play Erase Ttl Name Chpt Edit Erase Sec Erase Title? Undo Highlight ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER. Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to erase.
Page 84 Editing • Divide – Divide a chapter into two or more parts: Select the chapter you want to divide. From the following screen use the playback controls ( , , , etc.) to find the point at which you want to divide the chapter.
Page 85 Editing Create VR mode Use this function to add an Original title to the Play List. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Play List (you can erase bits you don’t need later—see Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) on page 83). The title appears in the Play List complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original.
Page 86 Editing Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to move. Divide VR mode Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Select ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.
Page 87: Disc History
Disc History Chapter 9 Disc History VR mode Video mode The Disc History screen lets you see how much recording space remains on the last 30 recordable DVD discs loaded. It also displays information such as disc name, the first three title names, number of titles recorded, recording mode and the lock status of the disc.
Page 88: The Photoviewer
The PhotoViewer Chapter 10 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on a CD-ROM/R/RW on your TV. Currently selected folder in folder list Pages in folder list Playing a slideshow Press HOME MENU and select ‘PhotoViewer’ to display the PhotoViewer screen.
Page 89 The PhotoViewer Note • You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading.) Zooming the screen During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four.
Page 90: The Disc Setup Menu
The Disc Setup menu Chapter 11 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is accessed from the Home menu: •...
Page 91: Initialize Settings
The Disc Setup menu Initialize settings DVD-RW You can initialize a DVD-RW disc for either VR mode recording or Video mode recording. The first time you load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be automatically initialized for recording according to the DVD-RW Auto Init.
Page 92: The Video/Audio Adjust Menu
The Video/Audio Adjust menu Chapter 12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Using the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc playback, and for recording. Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Picture Creation lets you choose a set of picture quality settings for the built-in TV tuner and for each external...
Page 93: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback
The Video/Audio Adjust menu When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. You can now use the preset for any other input or the built-in TV tuner. • To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.
Page 94: Audio Drc
The Video/Audio Adjust menu Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. • To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.
Page 95: The Initial Setup Menu
The Initial Setup menu Chapter 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on. • Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’. Timer Recording Disc Setup Disc Navigator...
Page 96: Input Line System
• Default setting: Recorder1 You only need to set this if you are using more than one Pioneer DVD recorder in the same room. So that each remote control operates only its own recorder, make this setting different for each recorder and remote in the room.
Page 97: Tuner Settings
The Initial Setup menu Setup Navigator • Default setting: n/a Initial Setup Basic Clock Setting Start Tuner Input Line System Video In/Out On Screen Display Audio In Front Panel Display Audio Out Remote Control Set Language Setup Navigator Recording Playback The Setup Navigator appears automatically when you switch on the recorder for the first time (or after resetting the recorder).
Page 98: Video In / Out Settings
The Initial Setup menu Select ‘VCR Plus+ CH Setting’, then ‘Next Screen’. Initial Setup Basic Auto Channel Setting Tuner Manual CH Setting Video In/Out VCR Plus+ CH Setting Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Assign channel numbers to the guide channels as necessary.
Page 99: Audio In Settings
‘standard definition’ output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center. This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors Plasma display • PDP-505HD, PDP-5030HD, PDP-4330HD, PDP-5040HD, PDP-...
Page 100: Audio Out Settings
The Initial Setup menu DV Input • Default setting: Stereo1 You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/ 12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack. Initial Setup Basic External Audio Tuner Dual Mono Recording Video In/Out DV Input Audio In...
Page 101: Language Settings
The Initial Setup menu • When playing a DTS audio CD, make sure that Stereo is selected using the AUDIO button. See Switching audio channels on page 43. 96kHz PCM Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amp/receiver (or other component) using the digital output.
Page 102: Dvd Menu Language
The Initial Setup menu This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the recorder automatically plays the disc with those subtitles (although this depends on the Auto Language setting—see Auto Language below).
Page 103: Recording Settings
The Initial Setup menu • Select by code number: Press use the number buttons to enter the four-digit language code. See Language code list on page 115 for a list of available languages and corresponding codes. Press ENTER to confirm and exit the screen. Recording settings Manual Recording •...
Page 104: Playback Settings
The Initial Setup menu Auto Chapter (Video) • Default setting: 10 minutes Initial Setup Basic Manual Recording Tuner Optimized Rec Video In/Out Navi Mark Audio In Auto Chapter (Video) Audio Out Frame Accurate Language DVD-RW Auto Init. Recording Playback When recording in Video mode, a new chapter is started every 10 minutes on the default setting.
Page 105: Seamless Playback
The Initial Setup menu Seamless Playback VR mode • Default setting: Off During playback of a VR mode Play List, you may notice momentary interruption in the picture at edited points. The Seamless Playback feature lets you trade-off accuracy of the edit points for more seamless playback. When switched On, you may notice that the edit points are a few frames earlier or later than you set.
Page 106 The Initial Setup menu Press ENTER. Enter a new password. Initial Setup Change Password Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Video In/Out Seamless Playback Current Password Audio In Parental Lock Parental Lock Audio Out Angle Indicator New Password Language Recording Playback Press ENTER.
Page 107: Angle Indicator
The Initial Setup menu Angle Indicator • Default setting: On Initial Setup Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Video In/Out Seamless Playback Audio In Parental Lock Audio Out Angle Indicator Language Recording Playback On the default setting, when playing a DVD-Video disc that features multi-angle scenes, an icon appears on- screen during the parts of the disc where angle switching is available.
Page 108: Additional Information
10, 23 Grandiente Hitachi 06, 24, 25, 32 Magnavox 12, 29 Mitsubishi Panasonic 08, 22, 41 Philips Pioneer 00, 35, 40, 44 01, 15, 16, 17, 18 Sanyo 14, 21 Sharp 02, 19, 27 Sony Toshiba 05, 26, 31, 43...
Page 109: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats
Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting 16:9 16:9...
Page 110: Troubleshooting
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. General...
Page 111 Reset the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder again. To have the battery replaced, contact your dealer or a Pioneer Service Center. • The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 52).
Page 112: Frequently Asked Questions
Additional information Problem Can’t use One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) Can’t use One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) The picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
Page 113: About Dv
Additional information • Can I use high-speed copy to copy from DVD to HDD? You can only use high-speed copy from DVD to HDD when copying Original titles from a VR mode DVD- See also Copying from DVD to HDD* on page 69. •...
Page 114: Manual Recording Modes
STB is tuned to. MN 2 345 mins. MN 3 330 mins. to send start/stop recording codes for a Pioneer VCR. MN 4 315 mins. See the manual that came with the STB for how to do MN 5 300 mins.
Page 115: Language Code List
Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 German (de), 0405 Basque (eu), 0521 Italian (it), 0920 Persian (fa), 0601 Spanish (es), 0519 Finnish (fi), 0609 Chinese (zh), 2608...
Page 116: On-Screen Displays And Recorder Displays
Erase titles/ chapters or combine chapters. The disc was ﬁnalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the ﬁnalization in order to recording/editing. The disc may be dirty or damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry.
Page 117: Handling Discs
This recorder is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.
Page 118: Cleaning The Pickup Lens
The DVD recorder’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer- authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.
Page 119: Glossary
Additional information Glossary Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square);...
Page 120 Additional information MPEG video The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. Video CD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard. Optical digital output A jack that outputs digital audio in the form of light pulses.
Page 121: Specifications
Additional information Specifications General System ....HDD, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA) Power requirements ..... . 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption .
Page 122 Index Adjusting the picture quality Audio DRC Audio language – Audio settings Auto language Camcorder - see DV camcorder Changing TV channels Chase play - see Simultaneous recording and play- back Component video Copy List – CPRM Disc and file formats Disc compatibility - see Disc and file formats Disc Navigator –...
Page 123 WMA audio Zooming (a JPEG picture)
Page 124 Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for the integrity of contents recorded on hard disc drives or DVD discs, and for any damages resulting from the loss of such contents. PIONEER CORPORATION PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Business Solutions Division: 2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, CA 90810, U.S.A. TEL: +1-310-952-2111 Customer Support Division: 1925 East Dominguez St.

Pioneer PRV-9200 Operating Instructions Manual

1 Before You Start

2 Connecting up

3 Controls and Displays

4 Getting Started

5 Playback

6 Recording

7 Copying and Back-Up

8 Editing

9 Disc History

The Photoviewer

The Disc Setup Menu

The Video/Audio Adjust Menu

The Initial Setup Menu

Additional Information

Quick Links

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