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Summarization of Contents
01 Before you start
Features
Overview of the recorder's capabilities and recording/playback options.
Disc / content format playback compatibility
Details the types of discs and file formats supported for playback.
About the internal hard disk drive
Information on protecting the HDD from failure and recommendations for data backup.
What’s in the box
Lists all accessories included with the DVD recorder for initial setup.
Using the remote control
Explains proper use of the remote, including range and sensor considerations.
02 Connecting up
Rear panel connections
Identifies and explains the purpose of each connector on the rear of the unit.
Front panel connections
Identifies and explains the purpose of connectors located on the front panel.
Extra features for use with compatible TVs
Describes functions enabled by connecting to TVs with specific link technologies.
Easy connections
Provides a basic setup guide for watching and recording TV programs and playing discs.
Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver
Guide for connecting to an AV receiver for multichannel surround sound and audio/video.
03 Controls and displays
Front panel
Identifies and explains the functions of buttons and indicators on the recorder's front panel.
Display
Explains the meaning of various indicators and information shown on the front panel display.
Remote control
Details the function of each button on the supplied remote control.
04 Getting started
Switching on and setting up
Guides the user through the initial power-on and setup navigator process.
Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording
Explains how to choose between the HDD and DVD for recording and playback operations.
Making your first recording
A quick guide on how to perform a basic recording of a TV program.
Basic playback
Covers essential steps for playing back discs and HDD content.
05 Playback
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.
Guide on using the Disc Navigator to browse and select content for playback.
Navigating discs and the HDD
Instructions on how to jump between titles, chapters, or tracks using number buttons.
Playing in slow motion
How to play back video at various slow-motion speeds in either direction.
Frame advance/frame reverse
How to advance or reverse video frame-by-frame during playback.
The Play Mode menu
Accesses search, repeat, and program play functions for enhanced playback control.
06 Recording
Recording time and picture quality
Describes the four preset recording quality modes and their corresponding times.
Restrictions on video recording
Important limitations regarding copy-protected and copy-once video recording.
Basic recording from the TV
Step-by-step guide for recording a TV program directly from the tuner.
Direct recording from TV
Allows recording of the currently displayed TV channel via SCART without manual tuning.
Setting a timer recording
Instructions on programming up to 32 timer recordings in advance for automatic recording.
07 Copying and back-up
High-speed copying
Explains the digital, lossless copying process between DVD and HDD, detailing speeds.
Restrictions on copying
Details limitations on copying material protected by copy-once technology.
One Touch Copy* (HDD to DVD)
Simple method to copy the current title from HDD to DVD with a single button press.
Copying from HDD to DVD*
Guide to building a Copy List of titles from HDD to DVD for transfer and editing.
08 Editing
The Disc Navigator screen
Introduces the interface for editing video content on DVDs and the HDD.
Editing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD content
Details how editing commands affect the actual content on discs or the HDD.
Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit)
Allows editing of individual chapters within a title, including erase, divide, combine, move, and preview.
Lock / Unlock
How to lock titles to prevent accidental editing or erasure, and how to unlock them.
09 Disc History
Using the Disc History
How to view information about recently loaded recordable DVD discs.
10 The PhotoViewer
Playing a slideshow
Guides on viewing JPEG photos and picture files as a slideshow on TV.
Reloading files from a disc
Method to load additional batches of files from discs with a large number of items.
11 The Disc Setup menu
Input Disc Name
Allows renaming discs for easier identification on-screen and in menus.
Initialize settings
Process for initializing DVD-RW discs for VR or Video mode recording.
Finalize settings
Steps to finalize discs, making them playable on standard DVD players.
12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu
Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs
Adjusts picture settings for the TV tuner and external video inputs using presets or custom settings.
Setting the picture quality for disc playback
Adjusts picture settings specifically for playing back discs, using presets or custom settings.
Audio DRC
Dynamic Range Control feature to adjust audio levels for clearer dialogue and balanced sound.
13 The Initial Setup menu
Clock Setting
Instructions for setting the date and time, either automatically or manually.
Input Line System
Setting for handling different TV systems (PAL, NTSC) for inputs and recording.
Remote Control Set
How to set the remote control ID to operate multiple Pioneer recorders in the same room.
Tuner settings
Configuration for the built-in TV tuner, including auto channel scanning.
14 Additional information
Resetting the recorder
Steps to reset the recorder to its factory default settings for troubleshooting.
Setting up the remote to control your TV
Guide to programming the remote control to operate the connected TV.
Troubleshooting
A comprehensive guide to diagnosing and resolving common problems with the recorder.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common user queries regarding copying, recording quality, and storage limits.
Specifications
Input/Output
Technical specifications for all audio and video input and output jacks and connectors.
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