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Pioneer DVR-210 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder DVR-210/310 Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Before you start 06 Recording Features ........6 About DVD recording .
  • Page 5 12 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu ....71 Basic settings ......71 Tuner settings .

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start • Program up to 32 timer recordings You can program the recorder to record up to 32 Features programs, up to a month in advance, using the VCR Plus+ system for easy programming if you want. •...
  • Page 7 ‘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 8: What's In The Box

    Note What’s in the box Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: confirm that the following accessories are in the box • Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

  • Page 9: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    Before you start This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. Disc / content format playback PC-created disc compatibility compatibility If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a "compatible format" as listed above, there General disc compatibility will be cases in which the disc may not be playable in this recorder due to the setting of the application software...
  • Page 10 This recorder is compatible with Fujicolor CD and Kodak Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs Picture CD formats, as well as CD-R/RW/ROM discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s containing JPEG files. DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD- RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2...
  • Page 11 Before you start • Do I need two DVD recorders for editing? What kind of editing can I do? Unlike editing video tape, you only need one DVD recorder to edit discs. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Play List’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the recorder plays the disc according to the Play List.

  • Page 12: Connecting Up

    Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other equipment with optical digital input. CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using a mini-plug cord.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: Connecting To An Av Amplifier

    Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital optical output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.

  • Page 18: Connecting Other Av Sources

    Connecting up Important Connecting other AV sources • This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder video decks. ì ì VIDEO/R/RW VIDEO/R/RW AUDIO/VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT OUTPUT...

  • Page 19: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel FUNCTION STANDBY/ON DISC NAVIGATOR OPEN/CLOSE STOP PAUSE PLAY STOP REC ì PULL – OPEN DV IN/OUT VIDEO/R/RW STANDBY/ON 14 IR remote sensor (page 8) Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 15 DV IN/OUT jack (page 12) DISC NAVIGATOR (page 32) Digital input/output jack for use with a DV camcorder.

  • Page 20: Display

    Controls and displays Display 6 7 8 14 15 PLAY 12 Recording quality indicators (page 42) Lights during playback; blinks when paused. FINE ì REC Lights when the recording mode is set to FINE (best Lights during recording; blinks when recording is quality).

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    Controls and displays ANGLE (page 41) Remote control Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes. PLAY MODE (page 37) Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE as search, repeat and program play). Alphanumeric buttons and CLEAR Use the number buttons for track/chapter/title selection;...
  • Page 22 Controls and displays PREV / NEXT Press to skip to the previous or next title/chapter/ track/folder; or to display the previous or next menu page. STEP/SLOW (page 35) During playback, press to start slow-motion playback; while paused, press to show the previous or next video frame.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder. Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote can make several basic settings using the Setup control or the front panel to switch on.
  • Page 24 Getting started After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to set automatic tuning. This takes a couple of minutes to your time zone, then press ENTER. complete. Initial Setup Tuning Manual Clock Setting Basic Clock Set Tuner 7/68...
  • Page 25 Getting started 12 That’s it! Press ENTER to finish setting up, or Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select Compatible, Not Compatible, or Don’t Know, then select ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again. press ENTER. • Note that progressive scan video is only output Initial Setup through the component video outputs (see page 14).

  • Page 26: Making Your First Recording

    Getting started Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the remote control or the SMART JOG on the front panel to Making your first recording select the TV channel you want to record from. This quick guide shows you how to make a basic •...

  • Page 27: Basic Playback

    Getting started Note • Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE channels are numbered 1 through 125. • You can’t change TV channels during playback or recording, or while in recording standby. Changing audio channels Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP).
  • Page 28 Getting started Playing DVD discs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files. Press to start playback. Press to start playback.

  • Page 29: Using The Home Menu

    Getting started Playing Video CDs Using the Home Menu The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CDs. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) features of the recorder. Press HOME MENU to display menus.

  • Page 30: Displaying Disc Information On-Screen

    Getting started Audio mode Shows the broadcast audio mode for the current channel Displaying disc information on- preset (Mono, Stereo, etc.). screen Copy control information You can display various on-screen information about the Shows recording restrictions. disc loaded. Disc name Shows the disc name.
  • Page 31 Getting started Play display 2 Note • When using the simultaneous play and record 2 3 4 feature, the display shows information for playback only. Play 3–2 0. 00. 15 DVD-R Video Chapter Time 0. 00. 21 • If Frame Search is On (see Frame Search on page 80), Chapter Total 0.

  • Page 32: Playback

    Playback Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc. Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the DVD-Video Video CD WMA/MP3 (cursor buttons) and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button.
  • Page 33 Playback The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and Note the chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter within a title. • The Disc Navigator is only accessible when there is a disc loaded. •...

  • Page 34: Navigating Discs

    Playback Video CD WMA/MP3 Navigating discs During playback, use the number buttons to input a track number. For example, for track 6, press 6; for track 24, press 2, During playback you can easily jump to another title, then 4. chapter or track on a disc using the number buttons on the remote, or the SMART JOG dial on the front panel.

  • Page 35: Scanning Discs

    Playback Video CD Scanning discs Play You can fast scan discs at various speeds, forwards or backward. SCAN 1 SCAN 1 SCAN 2 SCAN 2 Reverse Forward Use the SMART JOG dial to change the scanning REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN speed and direction.

  • Page 36: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse

    Playback Press to start slow motion reverse or forward playback. Frame advance/frame reverse • The playback speed is shown on-screen. Video CD • There is no sound during slow motion playback You can advance or back up a DVD disc frame-by-frame. Press the same button repeatedly to change the With Video CDs, you can only use frame advance.

  • Page 37: The Play Mode Menu

    Playback Search Mode The Play Mode menu The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time or by title/chapter/folder/ The Play Mode menu gives you access to search track number. functions, repeat and program play functions. Select ‘Search Mode’...
  • Page 38 Playback A-B Repeat Repeat play Video CD The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points There are various repeat play options, depending on the (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is kind of disc loaded.
  • Page 39 Playback Program play • To add a track, first highlight the folder, then press (cursor right) and select a track from the list. DVD-Video Video CD WMA/MP3 This feature lets you program the play order of titles/ Program chapters/folders/tracks on a disc. Step Folder (1-06) Track (1-010)

  • Page 40: Displaying And Switching Subtitles

    Playback • Cancel Program Play – Turns off program play, but Note does not erase the program list • Some discs only allow you to change subtitle • Erase Program List – Erases the program list and language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to turns off program play access.

  • Page 41: Switching The Audio Channel

    Playback Switching the audio channel Switching camera angles VR mode Video CD WMA/MP3 DVD-Video For VR mode content that has both a main and a SAP Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or (Second Audio Program) audio channel, you can switch more angles—check the disc box for details: it should be between main (L), SAP (R), or both (L+R).

  • Page 42: Recording

    • You cannot record copy-protected video using this Note recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy- are compatible with VR mode DVD-RW discs. Check protected material is encountered during a...

  • Page 43: Setting The Picture Quality/Recording Time

    Recording CPRM Setting the picture quality/recording CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble system regarding the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast time programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. VR mode Video mode This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you the picture quality/recording time.

  • Page 44: Basic Recording From The Tv

    Recording Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to select the TV channel to record. Basic recording from the TV The front panel display shows the channel number: VR mode Video mode 1 1 3 0 Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the Channel number disc is full or you stop the recording.

  • Page 45: Setting A Timer Recording

    Recording Easy timer recording Setting a timer recording As the name suggests, easy timer recording makes setting up a timer recording as simple as possible. VR mode Video mode Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programs can be set to record just once, every day, or every week.
  • Page 46 Recording (cursor buttons) to move the Standard timer recording cursor to the recording start date and time on the The timer recording screen you can see all the timer grid. programs already set, clear programs and set up new ones. Current time Recording start time Easy Timer Recording...
  • Page 47 Recording Select ‘New Input’ to set a new timer program, • If a timer program overlaps another in the list, the then press ENTER. message Overlap appears. • If no recordable disc is loaded, the message Can’t Rec appears. Timer Recording •...
  • Page 48 Recording Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode • Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. (To clear the last digit entered, press number. CLEAR.) • Press REC MODE to change the recording quality 2 9 32 4 (see also Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 43).

  • Page 49: Timer Recording Faq

    Recording Preventing use of the recorder before a it’s possible that although the timer recording screen says OK, the recording doesn’t complete timer recording (child lock) successfully because of some other reason, such as You can make all the front panel and remote control a damaged disc, etc.

  • Page 50: Recording From An External Component

    Recording Press ì REC when you’re ready to start recording. Recording from an external • The recorder will only start recording from the DV IN/ component OUT jack if there is a valid signal. Recording will also pause if the signal is interrupted during recording. VR mode Video mode You can record from an external component, such as a...

  • Page 51: Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    Recording The recorder will automatically switch on and start Important recording when the other component comes on. Recording stops when the external component switches • The source signal must be DVC-SD format off. • Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this STANDBY/ •...

  • Page 52: Recording From The Dv Output

    Video mode. A number of players (including immediately. many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual • VR Mode only: A chapter marker is inserted every time that came with the player to check what kinds of discs it there is a break in the timecode on the DV tape.

  • Page 53: Initializing A Dvd-Rw Disc

    • By default, the recorder initializes blank DVD-RW discs for VR mode recording. See DVD-RW Auto Init. • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer on page 79 if you want to change the default to Video DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature.

  • Page 54: Editing

    Editing Chapter 7 Editing Using the Disc Navigator you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs. The editing features available in the Disc Navigator depend on whether you are editing video on a Video mode or VR mode DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Play List.

  • Page 55: Disc Navigator Menu Options

    Editing • You can also access it from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU, select Disc Navigator then press Disc Navigator menu options ENTER) The commands available from the Disc Navigator for • When selecting titles, use the BACK ( ) and FWD different disc types is shown below.

  • Page 56: Editing Vr Mode Original And Video Mode Content

    Editing Select ‘Erase’ from the Disc Navigator menu options. Editing VR mode Original and Video mode content Use the (cursor buttons) to select the title you want to erase, then press ENTER. These commands affect the actual content stored on the DVD-R/RW.
  • Page 57 Editing • Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower- Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) case, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( VR mode When editing VR mode DVDs you can edit individual • You can also use the CLEAR button to delete chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, characters directly (press and hold for 2 seconds to combining and dividing.
  • Page 58 Editing Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on Note the left side of the screen. • You cannot insert chapter markers during Auto Start To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press Recording. RETURN again, or select ‘Back’ from the menu •...

  • Page 59: Creating And Editing A Vr Mode Play List

    Editing Erase All Remember VR mode Video mode • Use the PLAYLIST button to switch to the Play List edit screen. This erases all unlocked titles from the disc (see also Lock / Unlock on page 58). • The Play List can contain a maximum of 99 titles. Select ‘Erase All’...
  • Page 60 Editing Highlight ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) press ENTER. VR mode When editing VR mode DVDs you can edit individual Note chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, • The remaining recording time doesn’t change when moving, combining and dividing.
  • Page 61 Editing Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on Press ENTER to add the title. the left side of the screen. The new title appears in the updated Play List. To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press Disc Navigator RETURN again, or select ‘Back’...
  • Page 62 Editing Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator After pressing ENTER, the new, updated Play List is menu options, or select another title to move. displayed. Divide Disc Navigator Play List VR mode Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE) Select ‘Divide’...

  • Page 63: Disc History

    Disc History Chapter 8 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 64: The Photoviewer

    The PhotoViewer Chapter 9 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 thumbnail PhotoViewer File Chair No. 2 File information Size 1920 x 1440 Date/Time 5/12/2003 10:00AM 01.
  • Page 65 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 66: The Disc Setup Menu

    The Disc Setup menu Chapter 10 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the • Use the buttons to change the cursor contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, position. initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is •...

  • Page 67: Finalize Settings

    The Disc Setup menu Finalize settings Finalize DVD-R DVD-RW Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. See Playing your recordings on other DVD players on page 52 for detailed instructions.

  • Page 68: The Video/Audio Adjust Menu

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Chapter 11 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. Creating your own set Setting the picture quality for TV and There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings.

  • Page 69: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Creating your own set There are three user presets in which you can save your • To see more of the picture as you adjust different own set of picture quality settings for disc playback. settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of want to adjust.

  • Page 70: Audio Drc

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. Virtual Surround • Default setting: Off When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy surround sound effects from just two speakers.

  • Page 71: The Initial Setup Menu

    The Initial Setup menu Chapter 12 The Initial Setup menu Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number that broadcasts a clock signal, then move the Using the Initial Setup menu cursor down to ‘Start’ and press ENTER. The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on.

  • Page 72: Tuner Settings

    You only need to set this if you are using more than one tuner to terrestrial broadcast TV channels or cable Pioneer DVD recorder in the same room. channels. Select Antenna or Cable, depending on how you receive your TV channels, then wait for the automatic Initial Setup tuning to finish.
  • Page 73 The Initial Setup menu • To return to the Initial Setup menu, press ENTER. After automatic tuning, a summary channel mapping screen is displayed. VCR Plus+ CH Setting Initial Setup • Default setting: n/a Channel Mapping Antenna Guide channels are used by the VCR Plus+ system so Skip Skip Skip...

  • Page 74: Video In / Out 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 Note and monitors • If you’re recording in VR mode (except when set to...

  • Page 75: Audio Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu DV Input Note • Default setting: Stereo1 • When set to Off, all the other Audio Out settings are You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/ grayed out and can’t be set. 12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack.

  • Page 76: Language Settings

    The Initial Setup menu • When playing a DTS audio CD, make sure that Stereo is selected using the AUDIO button. See Language settings Switching DVD soundtracks on page 40. OSD Language 96kHz PCM Out • Default setting: English You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amplifier (or other component) using the digital output.
  • Page 77 The Initial Setup menu Subtitle Language Note • Default setting: English • Even when set to On, Auto Language may not work with some discs. In this case, set the audio and Initial Setup subtitle languages using the AUDIO and SUBTITLE Basic OSD Language English...

  • Page 78: Recording Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Selecting ‘Other’ languages Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to change the manual recording level. Select ‘Other’ from the language list. • You can also use the buttons to cycle This option appears in the settings for DVD Menu between levels MN1, MN9, MN21 and MN32.

  • Page 79: Playback Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Navi Mark Playback settings • Default setting: 0 seconds Initial Setup TV Screen Size Basic Manual Recording 0 second • Default setting: 4:3 (Letter Box) Tuner Optimized Rec 30 seconds Video Out Navi Mark 3 minutes Audio In Auto Chapter (Video) Audio Out...
  • Page 80 The Initial Setup menu Frame Search Note • Default setting: Off • Not all discs that you may consider inappropriate for your children use the Parental Lock feature. These Initial Setup discs will always play without requiring the password Basic TV Screen Size first.
  • Page 81 The Initial Setup menu Parental Lock : Change Password Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER. To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one. Initial Setup Select ‘Change Password’. Basic TV Screen Size Parental Lock : Change Level Tuner Still Picture...
  • Page 82 The Initial Setup menu • Select by code letter: Use (cursor left/right) to change the country code. Initial Setup Basic TV Screen Size Parental Lock: Country Code Tuner Still Picture 1 2 3 4 Password Frame Search Video Out Seamless Playback Audio In Parental Lock Parental Lock...

  • Page 83: Additional Information

    Press and hold down the CLEAR button, then Philips enter the maker code for your TV. Pioneer 00, 35, 40, 44 The LED indicator on the remote controls lights. See the table below for the list of maker codes. If there is...

  • Page 84: 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 Appearance 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) The program is shown in widescreen with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 85: 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 86 5 years from factory shipping. 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. Front panel display shows ‘LOCK’ • The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 49).

  • Page 87: Frequently Asked Questions

    Additional information • Can I play a disc while recording? Frequently asked questions Yes. For simultaneous recording and playback, use a 2x speed compatible DVD-RW initialized for VR mode In this section you can find answers to frequently asked recording (the disc should be a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2x questions on how to use your DVD recorder and what it CPRM-compatible).

  • Page 88: About Dv

    Additional information DV-related messages About DV You may see the following messages appear on your TV screen when using the DV IN/OUT jack. Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV- • No DV camcorder connected. – The camcorder is equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched...

  • Page 89: Manual Recording Modes

    Additional information Manual recording modes The table below shows the approximate recording times for all of the 32 manual recording modes, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality.

  • Page 90: Language Code List

    Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 Kirghiz (ky), 1125 Sinhalese (si), 1909 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Latin (la), 1201 Slovak (sk), 1911 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 Lingala (ln), 1214 Slovenian (sl), 1912 German (de), 0405...

  • Page 91: On-Screen Displays And Recorder Displays

    • Cannot add any more chapter marks. chapters or combine chapters. • This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the final- The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the ization. finalization in order to recording/editing. • Cannot play this disc.

  • Page 92: Handling Discs

    This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not Handling discs recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave liability arising in connection with the use of shaped fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface.

  • Page 93: Moving The Recorder

    Additional information Dolby Digital Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke. Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other With multichannel audio, this high quality surround component in your stereo system that becomes hot in system is used in many movie theaters around the world.
  • Page 94 Additional information MPEG audio Regions (DVD only) (example region code marks) Regions associate discs and players with particular An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD areas of the world. This unit will only play discs that have discs.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Additional information Output level ......1 Vp-p (75 Ω) Jacks ........RCA jack Specifications S-Video input .

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Index Adjusting the picture quality 68–70 PBC (PlayBack Control for Video CD) 29, 32, 94 Audio DRC 70 PhotoViewer 64–65 Audio language 21, 40, 76 Picture quality - see Adjusting the picture quality and Re- Audio settings 74–76 cording quality Auto language 76, 77 Play List 7, 11, 20, 21, 30, 54, 55, 59–62 Play Mode menu 21, 37–40...
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