Pioneer DVR-RT401-S Manuals

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  Important Safety Instructions
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  En 2G00201B_En_06_11
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  Table of Contents

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01 Before You Start

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  Features
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  Discs Which Can Be Played Back
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  Discs On Which Video Can Be Recorded
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  Recording Format
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  Disc Playback in Other Players

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02 Controls and Displays

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  Front Panel
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  Rear Panel
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  Display Window
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  Remote Control
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  Putting the Batteries in the Remote Control
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  Remote Control Basics
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  Using the Remote Control
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  Power Source

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03 Connecting Up

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  Antenna Connection
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  Cable TV Connections
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  Connections with the TV or Audio Component

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04 Getting Started

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  Auto Clock Setting / Setting the Video Channel
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  Setup Menu
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  Using the SETUP MENU
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  Setting the Language
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  Osd Language
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  DVD Menu
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  Audio
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  Subtitle
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  Setting the Parental Control
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  Selecting Parental Control
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  Temporarily Cancelling Parental Control
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  Setting the Clock
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  CLOCK (Manually)
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  Auto Clock
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  STANDARD TIME (Time Zone)
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  Daylight Saving Time
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  Setting the Disc
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  Reformat
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  New Disc Format
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  Finalize
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  Protect Disc
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  Undo Finalize
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  DIMMER (Brightness of the Display Window)
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  DISPLAY (Turning the Screen Display "ON" or "OFF")
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  Setting the Screen
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  Tv Screen
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  Still Mode
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  Line1 Input/Line2 Input
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  Setting the Image Quality
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  Brightness
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  Setting the Audio
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  Drc
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  External Audio Input
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  SAP (Second Audio Program)
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  Setting the Recording
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  Initial Rec to
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  Initial Rec Mode
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  Auto Chapter
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  Setting the Channel
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  Tv/Cable Select
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  Auto Ch Memory
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  ADD/DELETE (Channels)
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  Setting Other Items
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  Jpeg Interval

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05 Playback

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  Playback Procedure
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  Playback By Selecting a Title
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  Checking Media Information
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  Special Playback
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  Fast Forward Playback
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  Review Playback
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  Still Playback
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  Frame Advance
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  Slow Motion Playback
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  Commercial Skip / Locating a Specific Scene
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  Repeat Playback
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  One Touch Repeat
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  A-B Repeat Playback
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  Title, Chapter Repeat Playback
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  Title Selection / DVD Menu
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  Changing Angles / Zooming
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  Changing Soundtrack Language
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  Changing the Subtitle Language
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  The CD Track Info Screen
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  Playing Back a Selected Track
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  Random Playback
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  Repeat Playback of Selected Track
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  Repeat Playback of All Tracks
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  Playing Back Programs
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  Playing Back Track By Specifying the Time
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  MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback
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  Using the BROWSER Screen
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  When the File to Be Displayed Is Selected
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  Playing Back MP3/WMA Files
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  Playing Back JPEG Files
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  Progressive Scan
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  Different Scanning Modes
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  Loading and Unloading a Cassette Tape
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  Loading
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  Unloading
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  Cassette Tape Playback
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  Forward/Reverse Picture Search Mode
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  Special Playback
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  Picture Search
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  Still Picture
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  Slow Motion
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  Frame By Frame Picture
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  Adjusting Tracking Condition
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  ZERO RETURN Function / Video Index Search System

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06 Recording

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  Read This before Recording On Disc
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  Recording a TV Program
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  One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR)
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  VCR Plus+ ® Programming System
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  Timer Recording
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  Stereo Recording and Playback

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07 Editing

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  Editing the Disc
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  Editing a Playlist
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  Creating a Playlist
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  Changing a Title Name
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  Erasing a Scene (Edit Title)
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  Combining the Title
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  Erasing a Playlist
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  Editing an Original Title
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  Adding a Chapter Mark
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  Combining Chapters
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  Changing an Original Title Name
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  Erasing a Scene (Edit Title)
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  Erasing an Original Title
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  Changing a Disc Name
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  Using the Keyboard Screen

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08 Dubbing

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  Dubbing a Tape Onto a Disc
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  Dubbing a Disc Onto a Tape
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  Dubbing Only the Specified Titles or the Playlist
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  Dubbing Using Other Equipment
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  When a Video Is Recorded Using This Unit

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09 Additional Information

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  Language Code List
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  Screen Sizes and Disc Formats
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  Glossary
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  Error/Warning Message List
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  Troubleshooting
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  Handling Discs
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  Storing Discs
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  Damaged Discs
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  Cleaning the Pickup Lens
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  Handling Video Tapes
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  Storing Video Tapes
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  Video Head Cleaning
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  Moving the Recorder
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  Resetting the Recorder
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  Hints On Installation
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  Specifications

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  DVD Recorder
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  Safety Information
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  Table of Contents

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1 Specifications

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2 Exploded Views and Parts List

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  Packing
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  Exterior Section
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  Deck Assy (Top Section)
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  Deck Assy (Bottom Section)
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  Wiring Cable

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3 Block Diagram and Schematic Diagram

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  Block Diagram
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  Overall Block Diagram
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  Mpeg Block Block Diagram
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  Y/C Audio / CCD / Head Amp Block Diagram
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  System Control Block Diagram
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  Regulator Block Diagram
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  Operation / Display Block Diagram
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  Hifi / DEMODULATOR BLOCK DIAGRAM
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  Tuner / Jack Block Diagram
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  Av Sw Block Diagram
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  Power Block Diagram
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  Overall Wiring Diagram
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  DVD/Hd Mpeg Pcb Assy(1/6)
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  DVD/Hd Mpeg Pcb Assy(2/6)
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  DVD/Hd Mpeg Pcb Assy(3/6)
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  DVD/Hd Mpeg Pcb Assy(4/6)
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  DVD/Hd Mpeg Pcb Assy(5/6)
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  DVD/Hd Mpeg Pcb Assy(6/6)
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  Vcr Mt Pcb Assy(1/7)
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  Vcr Mt Pcb Assy(2/7)
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  Vcr Mt Pcb Assy(3/7)
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  Vcr Mt Pcb Assy(4/7)
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  Vcr Mt Pcb Assy(5/7)
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  Vcr Mt Pcb Assy(6/7)
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  Vcr Mt Pcb Assy(7/7)
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  Power Pcb Assy
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  OPERATION 1 PCB, OPERATION 2 PCB and OPEARTION 3 PCB ASSYS
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  Wave Forms

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4 Pcb Connection Diagram

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  DVD/Hd Mpeg Pcb Assy
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  Vcr Mt Pcb Assy
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  Power Pcb Assy
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  Operation Pcb Assy

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5 Pcb Parts List

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6 Adjustment

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  Service Mode List
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  Adjustment Items and Necessary Adjustment Points
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  Servicing Fixtures and Tools
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  Confirmation of Hours Used
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  Preventive Checks and Service Intervals
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  Mechanical Adjustments
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  Electrical Adjustments
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  When Replacing New DVD Loader
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  When Replacing Eeprom (Memory) IC

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7 General Information

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  Re-Write for DVD Firmware
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  Measurement of Error Rate
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  Error Code List
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  Power On Sequence
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  Disc Removal Method
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  Tape Removal Method at No Power Supply
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  Parental Control-Rating Level
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  Tray Lock
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  Disassembly
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  Cautions On Diassembling and Assembling
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  Key to Abbreviations
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    Recording Format
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    Panel Facilities
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    Front Panel
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    Rear Panel
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    Display Window