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Dolby Digital
Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record
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high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD
Handling discs
discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM
When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave
recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for
fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold
higher video resolution or extended recording time on
the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge.
each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording
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Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and
will play back on all DVD-Video players.
recording performance. Take care also not to scratch the
uage code list
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the
ge (Language code letter), Language code
Ò D olbyÓ and the double-d symbol are trademarks of Dolby
recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc
Laboratories.
becoming unusable.
se (ja), 1001
Bhutani (dz), 0426
Initial Setup m
(en), 0514
Esperanto (eo), 0515
Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust,
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DTS
(fr), 0618
Estonian (et), 0520
Remedy
etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly
Basque (eu), 0521
d
e), 0405
(
from the center to the outside edge as shown in the
d vertically or hori- • Make sure that the
Persian (fa), 0601
t), 0920
diagram below.
Finnish (fi), 0609
(es), 0519
you have (see also page 56).
Fiji (fj), 0610
(zh), 2608
• If you have a widescreen TV, check its aspect ratio settings.
DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround
Faroese (fo), 0615
nl), 1412
• This recorder's input switches into wide mode automatically according to the
system different from Dolby Digital that has become a
Frisian (fy), 0625
ese (pt), 1620
2 PM
input signal. When the unit connected is not compatible with ID-1, set the
popular surround sound format for movies.
Irish (ga), 0701
h (sv), 1922
connected component to output 4:3 aspect ratio (standard) video.
Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704
(ru), 1821
al information
Ò D TSÓ and Ò D TS digital OutÓ are registered trademarks of
Galician (gl), 0712
(ko), 1115
digital Theater Systems, Inc.
recorded using this
If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a
• If the disc was recorded in Video mode, make sure that it's finalized (page 39).
Guarani (gn), 0714
l), 0512
her player
commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a
Gujarati (gu), 0721
•Some players will not play recordable DVD discs, even when recorded in Video
), 0101
Hausa (ha), 0801
an (ab), 0102
disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or
Dynamic range
mode and finalized.
Hindi (hi), 0809
ns (af), 0106
other cleaning agents, including products designed for
• If the disc was recorded in VR mode, the other player must be specifically RW
ntal Lock level.
The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds
Croatian (hr), 0818
c (am), 0113
cleaning vinyl records.
compatible in order to play it (page 8).
possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting
Hungarian (hu), 0821
ar), 0118
sc formats
• discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on non-CPRM
lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are
Armenian (hy), 0825
• Changing the Country/Area code does not take effect
se (as), 0119
compatible players (page 34).
Interlingua (ia), 0901
(ay), 0125
capable of a wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic
9)
rd TV or monitor
Interlingue (ie), 0905
ani (az), 0126
cinema-like effects.
the picture is dark
Storing discs
• When a copy-protected disc is played via a VCR, the picture will not display
Inupiak (ik), 0911
(ba), 0201
tial Setup menu
ng
Appearance
Indonesian (in), 0914
correctly. Connect the recorder directly to your TV.
ssian (be), 0205
On the default setting, a new chapter is started
Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl
MPEG audio
Icelandic (is), 0919
an (bg), 0207
Language
Letter Box)
The program is shown in
approximately every 15 minutes when recording in Video
records, you should still take care to handle and store
oes not record suc- • Check that there is some remaining blank space on the DVD.
Hebrew (iw), 0923
bh), 0208
d
wi
escreen with black bars at
mode.
discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to
Yiddish (ji), 1009
(bi), 0209
• Check that the disc isn't already finalized.
the top an
Javanese (jw), 1023
(bn), 0214
its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in
• A DVD disc may contain up to 99 (Original) titles and 999 chapters. Check that
screen.
Georgian (ka), 1101
An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD
(bo), 0215
Auto Chapter
excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including
these limits have not been reached.
Kazakh (kk), 1111
br), 0218
discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format
under direct sunlight).
Auto Chapter
• Check that the source you are trying to record is not copy protected.
Greenlandic (kl), 1112
Pan & Scan)
(ca), 0301
The si
Playback Adjust
for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV
• For a VR formatted disc, check that the disc isn't locked (page 48).
Cambodian (km), 1113
Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a
n (co), 0315
croppe
amp/receivers. See also PCM.
Kannada (kn), 1114
cs), 0319
• The power may have failed during recording.
pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing
fills the whole screen.
Kashmiri (ks), 1119
Video
Video
cy), 0325
instrument. These could all damage the disc.
ur password,
Kurdish (ku), 1121
oesn't record suc-
• When setting the recording channel, make sure you set the recorder's built-in TV
(da), 0401
MPEG video
Basic
Basic
Video Out
Video Out
tuner, not the TV's built-in tuner.
Disc
Disc
The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. Video CD
Input Adjust
Input Adjust
The program appears
Use the various Language settings to set the default
• When recording to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once protected
Video
Video
Playback Adjust
Playback Adjust
uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the
audio, subtitle and menu languages for DVD discs, as
squashe
hree different recorder IDs. When set to
Audio
Audio
cannot be recorded. Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once material
newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.
DVD-RW Auto Init.
(Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan &
well as subtitle display behavior.
or Recorder3, the remote control mode is
Recording
Recording
ntry/Area code list
(page 34).
3
4
Playback
Playback
Scan) .
• Default setting: VR Mode
he front panel display.
• Two timer programs may have overlapped, in which case only the earlier one will
From the Language screen, use the /
us
y/Area, Country/Area code , Country/Area code letter
For more detailed care information see the instructions
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
1
9
select a setting, then use the /
d or
record completely.
that come with discs.
Letter Box)
The program is presented
The most common system of encoding digital audio,
Remote Control
Recording
Use the various Playback Adjust settings to adjust the
na, 0118, ar
• The power may have failed during recording.
Finland, 0609, fi
isn't
If you want to choose a language other than English,
Pan & Scan)
correctly on either setting.
Do not load more than one disc into the recorder.
found on CDs and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a
a, 0121, au
France, 0618, fr
picture quality of the video output.
Remote Control
et, the
Recorder1
Basic
French or Spanish for audio, subtitles and menus, select
ugging or after a
lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital
• Reset the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder again.
0120, at
Germany, 0405, de
Disc
disc is
From the Playback Adjust screen, use the /
Other then select another language (see Selecting
m, 0205, be
and MPEG audio. For compatibility with digital audio
Hong Kong, 0811, hk
e front panel dis-
Video
to select a setting, then use the /
Ô O therÕ languages below).
218, br
64
India, 0914, in
recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amp/receivers with
Audio
Damaged discs
t.
, 0301, ca
Indonesia, 0904, id
Recording
digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital and
ountry/Area code
Clock
Auto CH Setup
312, cl
ay shows 'LOCK'
• The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 38).
Italy, 0920, it
e
Playback
Discs spin at high speed inside the recorder. If you can
MPEG audio to PCM. See also Digital audio.
0314, cn
Tuner
Manual CH Setup
reen TV or monitor
Japan, 1016, jp
Playback Adjust
pressed
see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise
k, 0411, dk
OSD Language
Guide CH Setup
Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr
ntry/Area code:.
Pure Cinema
Off
ing a new recorder ID, you have to confirm the
When you load a new, blank DVD-RW disc the recorder
Display
damaged, don't risk using it; you could end up damaging
ng
Appearance
es and the front
• Press the front panel
Block NR
Off
buttons to
Remote Control
selecting Yes or No (use the /
the recorder.
automatically initializes it for recording. You can set it to
e control buttons
En
switch back on and restart playback. If the power fails to switch off, press and hold
Mosquito NR
The program is presente
Off
Setup Navigator
ng ENTER .
initialize the disc for VR mode or Video mode recording.
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STANDBY/ON
Black Level
Min
d
wi
escreen.
o adjacent chapters into
Chroma Level
Min
Remote Control
DVD-RW Auto Init
TV Screen Size
Note
until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is
reloaded).
d
bottom of the
Playback
Basic
Parental Look
Disc
Language
On
d
es of the program are
Video
Visual
Audio
Action
d
so that the picture
Recording
Playback
Pure Cinema
Block NR
Mosquito NR
d
. Set to either 4:3
Black Level
Chroma Level
Optimized Rec
Auto Chapter
buttons
DVD-RW Auto Init
buttons to adjust
Language
Audio
English
Subtitle
English
On
STANDBY/ON
DVD Menu
English
Max
buttons),
Subtitle Display
On
Max
d
in
for 10 seconds until the power switches off.
Max
Max
PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD only)
A system of navigating a Video CD through on-screen
menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs
that you would normally not watch from beginning to end
all at once—karaoke discs, for example.
This recorder is designed for use with conventional, fully
Progressive scan video
circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not
Also called non-interlaced video, this method of
recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all
displaying a picture updates all the lines in one pass,
liability arising in connection with the use of shaped
resulting in a more stable, flicker-free image than
discs.
interlaced video (for a given scanning rate).
PureCinema
Video on a DVD disc may be either video material
(originally shot on video) or film material (originally shot
on film). Video material has a frame rate of 30 frames/
Kirghiz (ky), 1125
Latin (la), 1201
second, compared to 24 frames/second for film. This
Lingala (ln), 1214
recorder converts film material to 60 frames/second (in
Laothian (lo), 1215
progressive scan mode). PureCinema adjusts the picture
Lithuanian (lt), 1220
setting (page 55) is correct for the kind of TV
so that it matches more closely the picture quality of a
Latvian (lv), 1222
cinema screen.
Malagasy (mg), 1307
Maori (mi), 1309
Cleaning the pickup lens
Macedonian (mk), 1311
Regions (DVD only)
The DVD recorder's lens should not become dirty in
Malayalam (ml), 1312
normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction
Mongolian (mn), 1314
1
Moldavian (mo), 1315
due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-
Marathi (mr), 1318
Regions associate discs and players with particular
authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD
Malay (ms), 1319
areas of the world. This unit will only play discs that have
players are commercially available, we do not
Maltese (mt), 1320
compatible region codes. You can find the region code of
recommend using them since some may damage the
Burmese (my), 1325
your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are
lens.
Nauru (na), 1401
compatible with more than one region (or all regions).
Nepali (ne), 1405
Norwegian (no), 1415
Occitan (oc), 1503
Sampling frequency
Oromo (om), 1513
Condensation
The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into
Oriya (or), 1518
Condensation may form inside the recorder if it is
digital audio data. The higher the rate, the better the
Panjabi (pa), 1601
Polish (pl), 1612
brought into a warm room from outside, or if the
sound quality, but the more digital information is
Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619
temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the
generated. Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency
Quechua (qu), 1721
condensation won't damage the recorder, it may
of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples
Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813
temporarily impair its performance. For this reason you
(measurements) per second. See also Digital audio.
Kirundi (rn), 1814
Audio
should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for
Romanian (ro), 1815
Subtitle
Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823
about an hour before switching on and using.
Title
DVD Menu
Sanskrit (sa), 1901
Subtitle Display
A collection of chapters on a DVD disc. See also Chapter.
Sindhi (sd), 1904
Sangho (sg), 1907
Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908
Track
Hints on installation
Audio CDs and Video CDs use tracks to divide up the
We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so
content of a disc. The DVD equivalent is called a chapter.
please bear in mind the following points when choosing
See also Chapter.
a suitable location for it:
buttons to
do...
buttons to adjust it.
Use in a well-ventilated room.
Malaysia, 1325, my
Mexico, 1324, mx
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table,
Netherlands, 1412, nl
shelf or stereo rack.
New Zealand, 1426, nz
Norway, 1415, no
Pakistan, 1611, pk
don't...
Philippines, 1608, ph
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or
Portugal, 1620, pt
humidity, including near radiators and other heat-
Russian Federation, 1821, ru
generating appliances.
button to switch the power off, then
Place on a window sill or other place where the
recorder will be exposed to direct sunlight.
Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room
Sinhalese (si), 1909
Slovak (sk), 1911
Slovenian (sl), 1912
Samoan (sm), 1913
Shona (sn), 1914
Somali (so), 1915
Albanian (sq), 1917
Serbian (sr), 1918
Siswati (ss), 1919
Sesotho (st), 1920
Sundanese (su), 1921
ALL
(example region code marks)
Swahili (sw), 1923
Tamil (ta), 2001
Telugu (te), 2005
Tajik (tg), 2007
Thai (th), 2008
Tigrinya (ti), 2009
Turkmen (tk), 2011
Tagalog (tl), 2012
Setswana (tn), 2014
Tonga (to), 2015
Turkish (tr), 2018
Tsonga (ts), 2019
Tatar (tt), 2020
Twi (tw), 2023
Ukrainian (uk), 2111
Urdu (ur), 2118
Uzbek (uz), 2126
Vietnamese (vi), 2209
Volapük (vo), 2215
Wolof (wo), 2315
Xhosa (xh), 2408
Yoruba (yo), 2515
Zulu (zu), 2621
Singapore, 1907, sg
Spain, 0519, es
Sweden, 1905, se
Switzerland, 0308, ch
Taiwan, 2023, tw
Thailand, 2008, th
United Kingdom, 0702, gb
USA, 2119, us

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