Home

Pioneer PRV-9000 User's Manual

Contents

1. kea Connect S Video Output to a S Video Input on your TV or monitor PRV 9000 2 2 2 Connect Through Component Video Out Component Video carries the picture as two separate color singles and a luminance brightness signal These signals are transmitted through a single cable with each end providing three connectors Join one set of cable connectors to the recorder s Component Video Out port then the other set to the Component Video In connections on the display device Figure 2 5 There is a single Component Video Out port on the PRV 9000 recorder Connect Component Video Output to a Component Video Out on your TV S EIE VIDEO OUT Note To set the recorder for progressive scan through Component Video Out refer to chapter 9 Initial Setup Menu Video In out Settings 13 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 2 2 3 Connect to an AV Receiver To enjoy multi channel surround sound connect an AV amplifier receiver using either digital optical output or coaxial output It is unnecessary to use both outputs simultaneously to achieve surround sound Pioneer recommends using stereo analog as well as one of the digital connections through an AV receiver for best disc playback compatibility 1 Connect units with RF antenna cables as shown in the figure to the right 2 Connect a Digital Out port from the recorder to a digital input on the AV receiver amplifier 3 Connect the Audio Ou
2. the recorder ignores commands sent remotely through a component connected to the DV IN OUT port the recorder ignores commands to duplicate copy protected material but does play back the protected data date and time information from a DV cassette is non transferable To record material from a digital camcorder follow the directions below 1 Connect the digital camcorder to the front panel DV IN OUT port 2 Verify that the camcorder is set to video transfer VTR mode 3 Set recording features MN1 thought MN 8 is unavailable when recording from DV IN OUT Audio is 2ch Dolby Digital when recording from DV IN OUT 4 Check the DV audio input settings Choose between Stereo1 original audio and Stereo2 overdub Set the DV Input from the Initial Setup menu sub menu Audio In Verify your settings for Audio In External amp Dual Mono Recording 84 Pioneer sound vision soul 6 3 3 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 5 Press DISCNAVI VR format discs or TOP MENU Video format discs The DISCNAVI or Title List screen appears 6 Press PLAYLIST to toggle between Original and Playlist Set to Original for VR formatted discs 7 Select DV Record from the menu Note The DV Record is only available when the digital camcorder is in VIR mode and has a tape loaded 8 Scan through the camcorder tape to locate the necessary segment For best results pause the playback before beginning to record f su
3. 1 oS fe NN Se oS SS PN Access the Initial Setup menu Refer to the beginning of this chapter for assistance if necessary Highlight Advanced to reveal the submenu Use the joystick to highlight Parental Lock Continue using the joystick to highlight Password Change Press ENTER to confirm your selection Enter the current 4 digit password Press ENTER to confirm your entry Create a new 4 digit password Press Enter to register the new password 9 2 2 On Screen Display 9 2 3 9 2 4 With the On Screen display set to the default ON the recorder shows on screen displays for Play Stop etc To hide these displays change this option to OFF Angle Indicator When playing a DVD Video disc with multiple angles an icon appears on screen when additional angles are present To hide the on screen indicator turn this feature OFF Frame Search The frame number remains hidden when a DVD disc is paused and search by frame number is unavailable Turning this feature ON reveals the frame number and supports a search by frame number The default is set to OFF 112 Pioneer sound vision soul 9 2 5 9 2 6 9 2 7 9 2 8 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Navi Mark Within DISCNAVI a thumbnail image of the content represents each title The default 0 seconds setting captures the first recorded frame to create the thumbnail The standard capture point can be changed to a frame at 30 seconds or a frame at thr
4. When recording to a Video format disc programs that are copy once protected cannot be recorded Use a VR formatted disc for copy once material Verify that separate recording sessions did not overlap Check for power interruptions during the recording session 17 Why is my frame search time search failing The Frame Search option is still set to OFF To set this option to ON refer to Chapter 9 INITIAL SETUP MENU section 9 2 4 Frame Search Searches only work with DVD media Verify that the disc is a DVD ROM or DVD R RW disc 18 Why doesn t my camcorder connected through the DV IN OUT port produce a picture or any sound The cable may be loose or disconnected Check the cable seating Disconnect then reconnect the cable to clear any interference Verify that the source material is not copy protected or copy once protected 138 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Try switching the DV Link option to OFF For assistance refer to Chapter 9 INITIAL SETUP MENU section 9 1 4 Video In Out Settings Try toggling the DV Input For assistance refer to Chapter 9 INITIAL SETUP MENU section 9 7 5 Audio In Settings Switch OFF both the camera and the recorder then power up together Confirm that the audio is set to 32kHz or 48kHz before recording The 44 1kHz recording sampling frequency is unsupported 19 Why doesn t the picture and audio transfer from the recorder to my camc
5. Heavily edited discs may cause decreased recording time availability Levels 1 through 8 are unavailable when recording from the DV IN OUT port The recording level automatically defaults to Level 9 when using this port When recording at the highest quality Level 32 the audio records as uncompressed Linear PCM unless recording from the DV IN OUT port All other audio recording levels are pre set to 2 channel Dolby Digital 4 8 2 Video Mode Recording When recording in Video format select a quality setting V1 high quality or V2 standard 46 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions V1 maximum recording time of 60 minutes per disc similar quality to Level 32 in the VR mode V2 maximum recording time of 120 minutes per disc similar recording time to the SP format in the VR mode The following situations may affect recording times When recording with the V2 setting minor artifacts may appear around fast moving objects Before recording to a DVD RW Video format disc set the recorder to the Video mode Before recording in Video mode set the Screen Size for Rec ord option 4 3 standard television screen size 16 9 widescreen movie screen size When recording to a DVD R disc continue recording until it is full or finalize the disc at the end of the last recording session Un finalized DVD R discs are incompatible with most existing players To increase the availa
6. 2 Close the disc tray 3 Press STANDBY ON to switch power to Standby 4 Wait until the message in the display window changes from Power OFF to the date and time if this information is programmed in to the unit 5 Disconnect the power cord 124 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Never lift or move the unit during recording or playback Discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged or damage the optics within the chassis 11 2 On Screen Messages The following chart provides message which may appear on screen Message Explanation Action Initializing disc Please wait a moment Loading a blank DVD RW disc causes the recorder to initialize the disc first l In Video mode recording is in 30 XX seconds before recording stops second blocks When sending a Stop Please wait a moment command the unit continues recording until reaching the end of the block You cannot record on this disc Undo The disc finalized on a non Pioneer the finalization recorder must be un finalized before editing or recording may being Any of the following v Cannot play because the disc is incompatible You cannot record on this disc l l The disc may be dirty or damaged Cannot read CPRM information Take out the disc clean it and retry Cannot prepare for recording If the error persists use a new disc If the error appears with the new disc as well please contact a Pioneer Cannot edit Service Center
7. Code Language Code Dutch nl 1412 Interlingua ie 0905 Sindhi sd 1904 Chinese zh 2608 Indonesian in 0914 Serbo Croatian sh 1908 Korean ko 1115 Icelandic is 0919 Sinhalese si 1909 Greek el 0512 Hebrew iw 0923 Slovak sk 1911 Abkhazian ab 0102 Samoan sm 1913 Afrikaans af 0106 Georgian ka 1101 Shona sn 1914 Amharic am 0113 Kazakh kk 41111 Somali so 1915 Assamese as 0119 Cambodian km 1113 Serbian sr 1918 Aymara ay 0125 Kannada kn 1114 Siswati ss 1919 Azerbaijani az 0126 Kashmiri ks 1119 Sesotho st 1920 Bulgarian bg 0207 Latin la 1201 Swahili sw 1923 Bihari bh 0208 Lingala In 1214 Tamil ta 2001 Tibetan bo 0215 Thai th 2008 Breton br 0218 Melagasy mg 1307 Tigrinya ti 2009 Czech cs 0319 Malayalam ml 1312 Setswana tn 2014 Welsh cy 0325 Mongolian mn 1314 Tonga to 2015 Danish da 0401 Moldavian mo 1315 Turkish tr 2018 Esperanto eo 0515 Malay ms 1319 Tatar tt 2020 Estonian et 0520 Maltese mt 1320 Twi tw 2023 Basque eu 0521 Burmese my 1325 Ukrainian uk 211 Finnish fi 0609 Uzbek uz 2126 Fiji fi 0610 Norwegian no 1415 Vietnamese vi 2209 Faroese fo 0615 Occitan oc 1503 Volapuk vo 2215 Irish ga 0701 Oriya or 1518 Xhosa sh
8. Could not initialize disc Could not record information to disc Could not finalize successfully v v v v v v v v Could not undo finalization successfully RW Could not cancel the disc protection setting successfully This source is copy protected The video source is copy protect and may not be recorded Either of the following v Cannot record because the disc is This video source is copy once not CPRM compatible protected Use DVD RW VR format di ith CPRM f ding v This source cannot be recorded with ca le the Video mode The recorder failed to read the CPRM Incorrect CPRM information information Check with a Pioneer Service Center for assistance 125 Pioneer sound vision soul Message Either of the following v No DV input v Cannot preview because there is no DV input Either of the following v When recording the DV input the recording level is automatically set to 9 v The recording level has been temporarily set to 9 for the DV Input Audio follows Dual Mono Recording setting because the recording level is 32 Repairing the disc Please wait a moment Could not repair the disc Incompatible region number Any of the following v Cannot record any more titles v You cannot do this edit with the currently loaded disc v Cannot add any more chapter marks PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Explanation Action The DV IN OUT port fails to detect
9. fyoneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 DVD Recorder Operating Instructions Version 1 0 November 27 2001 Pioneer Electronic Corporation Pioneer Electronics USA Inc Pioneer soundvision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved No part of this document may be reprinted produced translated or utilized in any form or by any means now known or hereafter invented including but not limited to any electronic mechanical photocopying and recording or information storage and retrieval system means without the express written permission from Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Pioneer is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Information in this document is subject to change without notice Copyright c 2001 2002 Pioneer Electronics USA Inc Document Name PRV 9000 Ol Printed in the United States of America Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and contributes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Pioneer assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products No investigation has been made of common law trademark rights in any word Words that are known to have current registrations are shown with an initial capital Many if not all hardware and or software products referenced in this manual are identified by th
10. DYD VIDEO 22 1 0 00 18 7 23 2001 MON 2 32 PM 7 23 2001 MON 2 32 PM EVENING NEWS 2 Program title DYD VIDED 22 1 0 00 18 Title Remain 0 29 59 TY channel and audio mode Title Total 11 030 17 I Number of chapters in G current title Disc Type DVD VIDEO lt Tile 2 DVD VIDEO 22 1 0 0018 Number of titles Chapter Time 0 00 18 Chapter Total 0 00 44 Display off DYOMDEO 22 1 0 00 18 When an unfinalized disc is loaded the remaining TRER Rate III 9 55 recording time is also displayed Transfer rate Display off 4 The symbol refers to the video signal recording at 24 frames per second in progressive scans see PureCinema within the glossary at the end of this manual 56 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Example of VR mode on DVD RW media On screen data while playing a disc On screen data while a disc is stopped Original or Playlist mode Current title chapter Resume ABC ich 22 9001 MON 2 32 PN Moro Elapsed title time RE SR One Time Rec Original 24 0 0015 Copy control information 7 23 2001 MON 2 32 PM ko 6 57PM DV SP Title name Disc Name Summer vacation 2001 Disc Type DVD RW Rec Remain 2h25m MN9 4h00m Disc Timer Rec On Protect Disc Off Original 2 4 0 00 15 Title Remain 0 01 37 Tite Total 1 0 01 42 Onginal Title 6 Chapter Playlist Titis 4 Chapter Number of chapters in curent title Display off Thi
11. GETTING STARTED section 4 1 3 Set the Digital Audio Output Switch Camera Angles some DVD Video discs feature scenes shot from more than a single view Refer to the disc jacket or sleeve for details Discs marked with a amp indicate that one or more angles are available for one or more scenes Follow the directions below to change the angle when available 1 Press SHIFT on the remote control 2 Press ANGLE to change the camera view If the disc is paused when the buttons are pressed playback starts again from the new viewing angle If the disc is set to repeat play when the buttons are pressed then the repeat command is cancelled 63 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 5 4 4 Set to Repeat Playback A PRV 9000 can play back all or portions of a disc as well as loop material The repeat options are as follows Repeat one or more chapters on a DVD Repeat one or more titles on a DVD Repeat tracks chapters titles from a program list refer to the following section for program list creation Play back disc contents any DVD or CD media Repeat individual tracks on a CD Repeat individual tracks on a Video CD Note While playing a disc pressing REPEAT SHIFT 8 REPEAT button also adds the command Follow the directions below to loop disc playback 1 Press SHIFT on the remote control 2 Press A B once at the beginning of the section for loop playback 3 Press A B again at the end
12. OPTIONS runnnnrnnnernnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnnennnnnnnnernnnnnnnennn 70 Ol TIMER ee e 70 ol PETE REN 12 6 1 2 Check Available Disc Goace 75 6 1 3 Check Timer Recording Details rrrrnrnnanrnnnrnranennnrrnnnevnernnnnnnnnrnranennnennannnnnennnenn 76 6 1 4 Edit Timer Recording Settings rarrrnnrrnarrrnnnnranernnrrranernnnnnnnernernranenanennannnnnennnenn IT 6 1 5 Extend a Timer Recording in Progress rrrrnrrnnrnnnrrnnrnnnrvnnrvnnrnnnrnnrrnnnnnernnernneennne 77 6 1 6 Stop a Timer Recording in brogress 78 6 1 7 Cancel Timer Recording rrranrnanrnnnnevnnnnnanenanrrnannranennnnnnanennannnanennnnnnanennnennanennnne 78 6 2 VCR PLUST PROGRAMMING SYSTEM csccssscssresssveccossrstsssstencusscecoesssccrsrencusuvncevssescusreneas 79 6 2 1 VCR Plust Automatic Timer Recording rrrrrrnrrerrrnnnrnnnnronrnnnenrnnnnenrnnnennnnnennnnnee 19 6 2 2 Program With VCR Plus When the Power is OFF rrrrannnnnnnnnnnnannrnrnnnrnnnnnnennnnre 81 6 3 RECORD FROM AN EXTERNAL INPUT ege keen arab e akenkeddd 82 6 3 1 Record From an External CGomponent 83 6 3 2 Record From A Digital Camcorder 84 6 3 3 Record From a Satellite Tuner ccc ceccccecceeececeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseeseeeeseeeseeesaeess 85 6 3 4 Record From the DV Output Rot 86 6 4 RECORDER LO WEE 87 7 0 EDITING FUNCTIONS Rer ale LE 88 1 e TO TN 88 PD CHAPTER MARKS eege 89 13 DIM WITH DISCNAV E 89 7 3 1 Change the DISCNAVI Title Tbumbnai 90 7 3 2 Play A Ch
13. Press ENTER to confirm your selection Initial Setup E ema use Uer recording Basic hate Channel Setting because clock len t sat Tener ans Ol Setting Video fat up the rererde Video In Out Initial Seto Ga ebe ite In Jet D Lange keng Tiner Pee V R Plust CH Setting Dist Salg Ho disc lka TILL to select ge arrears ETA Video Met picture quality then press Lal or MIGR iwe ze Enter S bien Cal Exit dE 4 Highlight Video from the Initial Setup menu by using the joystick 5 Select TV Screen Size from the Video menu by using the joystick Options appear to the right with the current setting marked Square Note For more screen size and setting information refer to Chapter 11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section 11 5 Screen Sizes amp Disc Formats 6 Choose the aspect ratio to match the setting of the TV or monitor 4 3 Letterbox Standard 4 3 Pan amp Scan Standard 16 9 Wide Widescreen Initial Setup Initial Setup TV Screen Size 16 Bile Bessie IN Sereen Size duller Bur Serge Size for Ret e 44 Tener Stoen zg f r Ret Sead R Map Hill Ficlure Auto Video Still Piclure iaie id Jolie In Langage A eopcei ler TIC I to select ENTER Select tha screen aspect ratio f r the e then press Lal or CENTER ing IN va re vin e Sater tie 7 Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu 8 Press STANDBY ON to change the rec
14. Wait 10 seconds for the unit to save the settings and dismiss the menu 4 10 4 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level from the Front Panel If the audio is too high or too low check the audio level meter located on the front of the recorder The steps below explain how to adjust the audio from the front panel 1 Press FUNCTION until REC LEVEL appears in the window 2 Turn the Smart Jog dial to adjust the volume level 3 Monitor the audio level meter on the front panel If the red bars at the end of the meter are lighting then the audio level is too high 4 Wait 10 seconds for the recorder to save the settings and dismiss the menu 4 10 5 Recording from Broadcast Television TV recording begins automatically and continues to the end of the disc unless recording is stopped Follow the instructions below to record from a broadcast program Note When recording to VR mode at any quality level excluding MN 32 it is possible to record both the main and the SAP audio streams The sound can be switched between the streams during disc playback This function is unavailable in Video mode and in VR mode level 32 Follow the instructions below to record a television broadcast 1 Power ON the PRV 9000 2 Confirm that the TV input is set to the recorder 52 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 3 Load a recordable disc on to the tray Unformatted discs require up to one minute to initialize 4 Set the re
15. enter the number s Chapter 12 1 2 Time enter the entire number including zeros when appropriate 45 minutes in to material 4 5 0 O 1 hour 15 minutes 20 seconds 7 1 5 2 O 4 Press PLAY or ENTER to begin playback Note If searching by frame the recorder pauses on the specified frame and waits for a PLAY or other command before continuing Time amp Frame Search Guidelines When issuing a time search playback may begin slightly before or after the indicated time The PRV 9000 is programmed to jump to the closed full frame In DVD technology this full frame is known as an I frame The recorder checks before and after the selected point on the disc for the closed I frame then jumps to that frame To issue a time search to DVD Video and Video format media the disc must be playing The recorder ignores the command if the disc is stopped If Frame Search is ON add a frame number to the end of the time search The frame number needs to be between 0 and frame 24 for the U S standard NTSC 30 frames per second video For example 22 minutes 10 seconds and 5 frames is entered as 2 2 1 0 0 5 When using Frame Search with film material the recorded rate is 24 frames per second The difference between the NTSC video rate of 30 fps and film s 24 fps may cause an exact frame search to fail Film s playback rate causes frame count inaccuracies Note If searching by frame the recorder pauses on the spe
16. 5 seconds in duration may not be deleted from the Original material For additional help with editing refer to the following section or contact your Pioneer representative 12 5 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 1 Why won t the recorder turn ON Make sure that the recorder is connected properly Reseat the power cord if necessary 2 What happened to the picture picture missing Check that cables are connected properly Confirm that the monitor or AV receiver is set to the correct input s Verify that the disc is NTSC media The recorder may be set to Progressive Scan with an incompatible television or monitor Press and hold the PAUSE button then press FL DIMMER to reset to Interface 135 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 3 Why does the disc automatically eject after closing the disc tray Confirm that the disc is aligned in the tray properly with the label facing up Remove the disc and clean the recording recorded surface Verify that the region code is compatible with the PRV 9000 recorder 4 Why won t my disc play The media surface may contain dust or smudges Clean the disc and retry Verify that a region code on the disc matches the region code on the recorder Check that the disc is aligned properly on the tray and that the label facing up Condensation may have formed within the recorder Allow the unit to stabilize at the current room temperature for one
17. Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION section 1 4 1 VR Mode A production preview option is available on the REC MODE submenus 1 Select the PREVIEW menu button to activate an on screen display of how the material will appear after recording 2 Adjust the picture quality and or recording time as needed Refer to Chapter 7 EDITING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS and Chapter 10 DISC SETUP MENU for additional information 3 Press ENTER to accept the displayed settings Unless changes are sent to the recorder the settings are automatically saved after a few seconds and the menu disappears 50 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 10 2 Initialize for Video Mode Recording When recording in Video mode DVD R or DVD RW discs select either V1 high quality or V2 standard setting The V2 setting provides approximately twice as much recording time The Settings screen also provides the following information Total disc recording time Data transfer time Remaining recording time available based on the current settings Note Reinitializing a DVD RW disc causes all existing material on that disc to be erased lost To prepare for Video mode recording follow the directions below 1 2 3 Load a disc formatted for Video mode recording Press REC MODE to enter the submenu Use the joystick to highlight the appropriate mode V1 high quality V2 standard Preview the production for picture quality if
18. Chapter view Select ERASE from the appropriate DISCNAVI menu Original or Playlist Use the joystick to select the chapter to be erased Press ENTER to delete the chapter and reveal the updated title list 7 3 9 Add Part of a Title to a Playlist 1 2 3 A 9 To define a portion of the Original title as a new title in the Playlist follow the directions below Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary Select Add Part from the Playlist DISCNAVI menu Scroll to the appropriate Playlist line if necessary If the Playlist is empty add the segment at the beginning of the Playlist If there are titles already on the Playlist choose where to insert the title Note The segment may be added as a chapter to an existing title Use the PLAY PAUSE and CM SKIP buttons as well as the jog dial to find the start point of the segment part Press ENTER to mark the start point Use the PLAY PAUSE and CM SKIP buttons as well as the jog dial to define the end point of the segment part Press ENTER to mark the end point Jump between the start and end points to fine tune the selection if necessary Select OK to save the additional part 10 Press DISCNAVI to exit or press RETURN to reveal the Playlist screen 95 Pioneer sound vision soul T VR PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 7 3 10 Erase a Part of a Title Deleting a part of the Playlist erases
19. Control Follow the directions to insert the provided batteries in to the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control 2 Insert two AA R6P batteries in to the compartment following the positive negative indicators within the chamber 3 Close the cover Installing the batteries incorrectly can result in damage to the batteries and the remote control Damaged batteries may leak or burst Please observe the following guidelines Avoid mixing new and old batteries replace all batteries simultaneously Use batteries of the same voltage Align batteries according to the charge symbols shown within the compartment Remove batteries from a disused remote control idle for a month or more Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer s recommendations 1 2 2 Using the Remote Control When using the remote control follow these guidelines Avoid using a remote control if there is direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light shining directly on the unit s sensor Confirm that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the sensor on the recorder Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to the recorder Replace the batteries if there is a falling off of operating range Use the remote within the operating range angle shown below Fig 1 1 4 Pioneer sound vision soul 1 3 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Media Compatibi
20. Default Level 9 240 minutes disc Note SP is equivalent to MN Level 22 45 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions The table below lists maximum recording times for each MN level Level Recording Time Level Recording Time 360 minutes longest time 345 minutes 330 minutes 315 minutes 300 minutes 21 120 minutes SP equivalent 285 minutes 270 minutes 255 minutes 240 minutes 10 230 minutes 220 minutes 12 210 minutes 13 200 minutes 14 190 minutes 15 180 minutes 16 170 minutes 32 161 minutes highest quality indicates a possibly significant change in picture quality 10 230minutes 12 210minutes 13 i200 minutes 14 i190minutes 15 i180minutes 16 i17Qminutes The following situations may affect recording times The recording times are estimates only and may vary because of bit rate compression Exact recording times also depend upon the complexity of the original material When recording with poor broadcast reception or signal interference available recording time may be shorter then indicated in the previous chart When recording still pictures or audio tracks only available recording time may be longer then indicated in the previous chart The displayed times time used and time remaining may fail to add up to the total time available on the disc This imbalance is because of possible hidden titles within recorded segments
21. Level To change the Parental Content Lock level follow the directions below 1 Access the Initial Setup menu Refer to the beginning of this chapter for assistance if necessary 2 Confirm that Parental Lock is highlighted 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection or simply use the joystick to move to the next submenu 4 Use the joystick to highlight Level Change 5 Press ENTER to confirm your selection or simply use the joystick to move to the next submenu 6 Use the number pad to input the numeric password if necessary pressing ENTER to confirm a number 7 Use the joystick to lock or unlock levels 8 Press ENTER to set the Parental Content Lock level and return to the previous menu Add a Password When changing the Parental Lock for the first time or after resetting the recorder there is no password assigned When prompted to enter the password use the numberpad to assign a 4 digit code This code becomes the registered password Some discs restrict only certain scenes If the password is not entered the disc plays but skips over the questionable segments 111 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions If you forget the password reset the recorder Resetting the recorder erases the current password and leaves the entry blank Refer to Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED section 4 1 9 Return to Default Settings Change a Password To change the password refer to the instructions below
22. Memory2 user preset 2 Memor user preset 3 5 Press ENTER to lock in the change s 6 Press SETUP to register the settings and exit the menu Create a Personal Settings Group There are three user presets available for saving personalized picture quality settings Follow the directions below to create a group of settings 1 Press SETUP on the remote control Disc may be playing or paused 2 Use the joystick to highlight Video Adjust on the Setup menu 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection 4 Use the joystick to change the setting TV CRT suitable for most cathode ray tube televisions PDP suitable for plasma display panels 122 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Professional suitable for professional monitors Memory1 user preset 1 Memory2 user preset 2 Memory user preset 3 5 Use the joystick to highlight Detailed Settings 6 Select the picture quality setting to be adjusted Prog Motion adjusts motion and still picture quality when using progressive scans disc content is unaffected Detail adjusts how sharp edges appear White Level adjusts intensity of white White AGC White Automatic Gain Control Black Level adjusts intensity of black Black Setup for correction of floating black color Hue adjusts overall balance between red and green Chroma Level adjusts how rich colors appea
23. Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions To confirm that all timer entries will fit on the loaded disc follow the steps below 1 Use the joystick to highlight Confirm on the Timer Program screen 2 Press ENTER to calculate the disc space needed for the recordings 3 Verify that Rec OK appears next to each timer recording entry If the timer program is too long for the disc then Time Over appears next to the entry However the timer entry records as much of the program as possible until the disc is full With a daily or weekly program the Rec OK message appears next to the last entry that can fit on the loaded disc up to a maximum of one month in advance If Optimize Disc is active ON during a timer recording the PRV 9000 adjusts the recording quality to fit as much of the sequence as possible on to the disc However if the timer entry is still too long for the available disc space the Time Over message appears 6 2 2 Program With VCR Plus When the Power is OFF The recorder can be in Standby mode when entering VCR Plus program codes The following guidelines apply to recording with VCR Plus codes Guide channels must be programmed in to the recorder before using a VCR Plus codes The recording mode is locked when using VCR Plus program codes VCR Plus codes are valid with Once single session recordings only Daily and Weekly timer recordings are unavailable with this feature To prog
24. Recording program appears on screen with 8 available entry lines Figure 6 2 Up to 8 Timer Recording sessions 5 Begin entering information for the timer recording s Move the joystick left right to move the cursor left right Move the joystick up down to scroll through options within that line Press ENTER to retain the program line information Press CLEAR to erase the current entry 6 Select a date up to one month in advance or choose a daily weekly option 7 Set the Recording Start time 8 Set the Recording Stop time 71 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 9 Choose the channel CH to be recorded Channel 2 through 69 Channel 1 through 125 for antenna reception channels Channel 1 through 125 for cable reception channels From an external output 10 Set the recording mode VR disc format SP standard recording equivalent to level 21 VR disc format MN manual recording level 1 through 32 VR disc format DV input any setting other than MN 1 through MN 8 Video disc format set to SP V1 and V2 is unavailable then press the REC MODE button afterwards to se the recording mode Pressing ENTER or moving the cursor back to the program number field before inputting all information on that line erases all fields 11 Press ENTER to complete entry lines 12 Press SETUP to exit the menu once all timer recordings are entered 13 Switch the unit to Sta
25. VR mode Parts are segments that make up a title Parts or video scenes inserted into the Playlist can be moved or deleted The original content is unaffected just the segments on the playlist are affected 1 1 5 Compatibility DVD Video is a new recording format agreed upon by the DVD Forum in the year 2000 There may be some issues playing a recordable DVD DVD R RW disc in some players The following points provide general compatibility information Play Video format recordings on a DVD player Video mode Discs formatted and recorded using the Video mode can be played back compatible DVD players and drives Some older players may fail to play back the DVD R RW format DVD Video playback may require additional software to function properly Note Some symptoms include an unreadable TOC Table of Contents from a disc video artifacts playback freezes audio and or video dropouts Pioneer suggests addressing problems to the manufacturer of the playback device 1 2 Box Contents Thank you for buying the Pioneer PRV 9000 DVD recorder Please check for the following accessories included with your product Remote control Power cord AA RGP dry cell batteries 2 Pioneer DVD RW disc blank media Stereo Audio cable red white Operating Instructions Video cable yellow Warranty card RF Antenna cable Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 1 2 1 Inserting Batteries in the Remote
26. a signal This may appear when a blank section of tape is playing from the connected camcorder Recording levels 1 through 8 are not available when recording from the DV IN OUT port When recording Video mode or VR set to level 32 from an external input audio is recorded in Linear PCM format Record using the left or right channel rather than both channels During recording the power was cut This message appears when power is restored The recorder is unable to repair the disc after power was cut The contents of the recording are lost The disc s region code is incompatible with the recorder s region code s thus the disc fails to play The disc data control limit or the maximum number of chapters titles has been reached Erase title chapters or combine chapters 11 3 Language Code List The following chart provides the available languages and accompanying codes Language Code Language Code Language Code Japanese ja 1001 Hausa ha 0801 Qechua qu 1721 English en 0514 Hindi hi 0809 Rhaeto Romance rm 1813 French fr 0618 Croatian hr 0818 Kinundi m 1814 German de 0405 Hungarian hu 0821 Romanian ro 1815 0920 0519 Italian it Spanish es Armenian hy 0825 Kinyarwanda rw 1823 0901 Sanskrit sa 1901 Interlingua ia 126 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Language Code Language
27. a k a Parental Cock 111 S2 NSD 112 BE EREM 112 9 2 4 Frame earch 112 75 NN 113 920 S REE ON DVD R E 113 92 Cebe a 113 928 RENNE 113 10 DISC SEFUP MENU H 115 MOST BASIC DIS RR 115 10 1 1 Disc Timer Recording Funchon 116 11 22 MN DEE NAME E 116 VI FONN 117 10 2 NED Lev 117 Pioneer soundvision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 121 VR Format RUE 117 10 2 2 Video Format DISC Lae eee 117 10 3 FINALIZE DISC SETTINGS s n 118 VI ENN 118 10 32 Undo Finalized DS eee seende 118 10 4 VETT 119 10 4 1 Set Picture Quality for Tuner and External Inputs cc ceccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 119 10 4 2 Create Personalized Settings rrrarrrarrrnareranrrnnrnrarennnnrnanrrnnrrnanennrnranennnennanennee 120 10 4 3 Set Noise Reduction for Recordimg 121 10 4 4 Set Picture Quality for Disc Playback rrrrrnnrrnnnnnnnrvnnrnranennnrrnnnernnnnnnnnnnnennanennne 122 11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION saunnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnnne 124 11 1 INSTALLATION amp MOVING AN KEE 124 T2 NESEN NE 125 T3 CANGUAGE CODE E 126 11 4 DISC HANDLING GUIDELINES occ ericesncsnieerceescnensencenandedadcasednseddedsasndsseese edeceuavesteesdwcnsdevieueees 128 11 5 SCREEN SIZES amp DISC FORMATS cccccesccccesccceececeeceeeeeeeeeececeucesseceesueeeseeeesaueesseesanees 128 11 6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE TEE 129 11 6 1 Cleaning Pickup EE 129 11 6 2 Clearing Condensation aces vanesiscwaetevecenccensccssancsiat j
28. access the program menu press SHIFT then PROGRAM and change the Program Memory option to OFF A Program List may have up to 24 entries The PRV 9000 stores up to 24 Program Lists in the recorder s memory 69 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 6 0 RECORDING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS The Pioneer PRV 9000 Pro DVD Video Recorder is a stand alone set top unit that can make DVD Video discs with the press of a single button and creates the disc in real time Recordings are made using either write once DVD R or re recordable DVD RW discs that are compatible with most DVD Video players and DVD ROM drives In DVD Video mode maximum program capacity is either one hour or two hours per disc and up to 99 separate video segments titles can be recorded The PRV 9000 Pro DVD Video Recorder can automatically generate a DVD title menu that can be used to access any recorded title on a DVD R compatible DVD Video player similar to how movie titles are used Analog and digital A V inputs allow easy connection to both legacy and current video sources The recorder outputs include component Y C and composite video signals This chapter addresses recording features for the PRV 9000 6 1 Timer Recording The PRV 9000 provides the following two methods for timer recording Standard timer recording information is stored in the recorder for later recording to any disc Disc timer recording information is stored on the des
29. and another to record the edits With DVD make a Playlist to play what you want when you want it On playback the recorder only shows the specified segments from the disc 139 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions For additional information or assistance please contact the Support group at Pioneer Electronics USA Inc Email dvdv pnmt com Phone 310 952 2111 CA 201 327 6400 NJ 140 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions this page intentionally left blank 141 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 DVD Recorder Pioneer Electronics USA Inc 2265 East 220 Street Long Beach California 90810 United States of America 310 952 2111 http wWww pioneerelectronics com
30. cancel the timer program 87 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 7 0 EDITING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS The PRV 9000 provides editing options for the original content or for content copied Playlist to a VR formatted DVD RW disc The following sections provide instructions and general editing feature information Being as creating titles and chapters is up to the DVD 077 Ne NAVI MARK author the steps provide guidelines and suggestions rather than specific directions Each disc supports a single Playlist so add all possible content before editing the Playlist CHP MARK PLAYLIST DISCNAVI DISCNAVI button ENTER Joystick PREV NEXT General Information Edits made to Original content change the actual material on the source disc For example erasing a title from the original content delete the material thus freeing space on the disc for additional recordings When editing a Playlist the material remains on the disc For example erasing a title from the Playlist tells the recorder to skip that title during playback but the material is still available for later edits DVD titles consist of one or more chapters When a title is inserted in toa Playlist all the chapters within that title also appear on a Playlist A Part is a portion of the original material or Playlist content Adding a part to the Playlist creates a new title consisting of a section i e part from an original t
31. cause signal interference but is NOT a safe grounding terminal 10 VHF UHF In F type from TV antenna 11 VHF UHF Out F type signal from the VHF UHF In to the TV monitor 12 Control In Out monaural mini jacks to other Pioneer equipment for unified remote operation 13 Audio Input 1 2 AUTO REC RCA pins to record from a camcorder VCR satellite receiver or other equipment 14 Audio Output 1 2 RCA pins to the audio inputs of a TV monitor AV receiver or other equipment Note AUTO REC detects a signal at the Video Input 2 port but fails if a video signal is absent 10 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 2 1 Basic Connections The PRV 9000 is shipped with cables for installing the unit in your home however existing or additional cables may be required for full operation For other equipment connections refer to the section entitled Alternative Connections later in this chapter Note In the following instructions PRV 9000 connections jacks are in boldface print 2 1 1 Connect to an Antenna This recorder Is equipped with copy protection technology Do not use AV cables to connect this unit to a TV via a VCR Connect the PRV 9000 to the antenna in order to record TV programs 1 Connect the antenna cable to the VHF UHF In port on the rear panel 2 Connect the VHF UHF Out port to the VCR s antenna input jack using a RF antenna cable not provided Ifa VCR is unnecessary connec
32. default n a DVD RW only 10 2 1 VR Format Disc Follow the directions below to initialize a VR formatted disc 1 Press the SETUP button to access the main menu Use the joystick to highlight Disc Setup Press ENTER to access the menu Use the joystick to highlight nitialize Select the VR Disc sub menu Choose Start from the VR sub menu e pr D SS CS Press ENTER to begin formatting the DVD RW disc Formatting the disc erases any existing content A 10 2 2 Video Format Disc Follow the directions below to initialize a Video formatted disc 1 Press the SETUP button to access the main menu 2 Use the joystick to highlight Disc Setup 3 Press ENTER to access the menu 117 Pioneer sound vision soul SS PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Use the joystick to highlight nitialize Select the Video Disc sub menu Choose Start from the Video sub menu Press ENTER to begin formatting the DVD RW disc A Formatting the disc erases any existing content 10 3 Finalize Disc Settings The Finalize settings available under Disc Setup include the following options Finalize default n a Undo Finalize default n a 10 3 1 Finalize Disc Follow the directions below to finalize a disc VR or Video 1 ae p e S Press the SETUP button to access the main menu Use the joystick to highlight Disc Setup Press ENTER to access the menu Use the joystick to highlight Finalize Select Fin
33. equipment to the PRV 9000 There are three elements to remember when communicating through the DV In Out jack Compatible with the DV format DVC SD sources Controlling the PRV 9000 via the DV In Out jack is unavailable including connecting multiple units also Known as daisy chaining Switching the DV audio output may cause noise in the connected device Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions The following messages may appear on screen when using the DV IN OUT port on the recorder s front panel DV camcorder not connected Check the cable connection from the camcorder to the jack Reseat the cable if necessary Also verify that the camcorder is powered ON The power is switched off Check the power on the camcorder and turn on if necessary Too many camcorders connected The DV jack supports a single DV device at one time No cassette Load a cassette in to the connected equipment Put into play or stop mode The camcorder is either in camera record mode or record pause mode Playback stopped Verify that the tape is running and that the camcorder is sending a signal The DV camcorder does not operate Check the camcorder for operation or power problems Try switching off the DVC link detailed explanation in a later chapter If problems with audio or video occur read through Chapter 10 TROUBLESHOOTING for assistance Note Some camcorders are incompatible with the remote control for
34. fae 2S a IER Set Clock Set CH to the channel number for PBS If leaving other settings to Auto causes the recorder to fail manually move the joystick left right to create a setting for the highlighted option Cable turn ON the cable box and set to PBS s Digital Satellite Receiver turn OFF the satellite receiver Press ENTER after changing or confirm all settings The previous menu appears on screen Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu Press STANDBY ON to change the recorder to the standby mode The AUTO CLOCK SET message appears in the display then changes to the current time If the clock fails to set skip down to the next section to manually set change the clock Press STANDBY ON again to power the recorder ON 25 Pioneer sound vision soul 12 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Confirm that the clock displays the correct time and date Note If the clock is incorrect check the clock settings under step 5 above Manually Set Clock To manually set the clock follow the steps below 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 Press SETUP on the remote control Highlight Initial Setup from the main menu Use the joystick to move down the main menu Press ENTER to access the Initial Setup menu Confirm that Basic is highlighted on the Initial Setup menu Menu options appear to the right of the highlighted menu selection Select Clock Setting from the Basic Setup menu Use the joystick to move right highlig
35. in the PRV 9000 for the first time verify that all cables are properly and firmly connected Once all equipment is linked following the steps below for standard operation Powering ON the system 1 Press STANDBY ON on the remote control of from the recorder s front panel To return the recorder to Standby press the button again 2 Turn ON the TV or monitor 3 Set the video input for the recorder according to the directions below may use the remote control to set the recorder 4 1 Initial Setup Most of the settings and functions are accessed using on screen displays These commands are navigated with the joystick The joystick is very sensitive and only requires gentle pressure in the required direction to move the on screen cursor Use the joystick to highlight the various menus and options then press ENTER to select the highlighted item Information about the highlighted menu or option is shown on the lower portion gt Er ENTER Joystick of the screen ES STANDBY ON Note A summary of navigation controls i listed under the HELP information SVE Reparder 4 1 1 Set the Clock The clock must be set before using the timed recording function The PRV 9000 has an automatic clock setup feature but supports manual clock setting as well The following commands are based on using the remote control 1 Press SETUP to reveal the Setup menu 24 Pioneer sound vision soul 2 10
36. may appear on screen when using the DV IN OUT port No DV camera connected The camcorder is not connected properly or the camcorder is switched OFF DV camera is recording The camcorder is recording already so recording from the camcorder is impossible Can t connect more than one DV camera at the same time The recorder s DV port supports a single camcorder at any given time No tape in the DV camera A tape is missing from the camcorder DV camera is recording or is record paused The camcorder is in camera mode or record pause mode rather than in VTR DV camera playback canceled Playback unexpectedly stops due to the tape running out or some other similar occurrence 134 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Cannot operate the DV camera The recorder fails to control the camcorder turning the camera OFF then ON again may solve the problem Could not operate the DV camera The recorder fails to control the camcorder because this feature is unsupported If the picture or sound fails to come through the DV IN OUT port check for the following conditions Source signal is copy protected DV cable is loose or improperly seated Connected equipment needs the power cycled to recognize the recorder turn the equipment s power OFF then ON again Audio Input is improperly set Linear PCM audio is set to something other than 96kHz 12 4 DV Editing Issues Segments less than
37. number playing from the DVD disc TRACK current track number of the playing CD or Video CD CHP current chapter number playing from the DVD disc ANGLE lights when a multi angle scene is available on the playing DVD disc TOTAL displays the total playing time for the currently loaded disc REMAIN displays the recording time available on the currently loaded disc SAP lights when the selected broadcast provides Secondary Audio Program SAP STEREO lights when the incoming TV audio signal is in stereo L R indicates which channels are recorded played back when in Dual Mono mode see Chapter 9 INITIAL SETUP MENU section 9 1 5 Audio In Settings CH Channel indicator for the built in television tuner Character Display 21 Pioneer sound VISION SOUI PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Review the functions of the remote control included with the Pioneer PRV 9000 Additional information regarding the remote control is available throughout this section of the manual O or OI i e it 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Je PETN 28 F q L 1 e 2 DVD Recorder STANDBY ON CHP MARK inserts a chapter mark when playing recording a VR formatted DVD RW disc PLAYLIST toggles between Original Content and Playlist material ERASE delete function for DISCNAVI or Title List menu Jog Dial controls scanning slow motion s
38. of the sequence to loop Playback immediately jumps back to the selected starting point and plays the looped segment continuously 4 Press CLEAR to return to normal playback Note The beginning and ending points must be within the same title when looping material on a DVD disc The REPEAT and LOOPING functions are unavailable on CD media or a Video CD disc if the recorder is playing from a program list PBC mode For more information regarding Program Lists refer to the following section To repeat a sequence once without using the REPEAT function follow the directions below 1 Press SHIFT on the remote control 2 Press A B once at the beginning of the section for loop playback 64 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 3 Press PLAY at the end of the sequence to jump back to the beginning of the section for loop playback The recorder repeats the segment but continues beyond the end of the looped sequence 5 5 Create a Program Play List Build a Program List to play tracks chapters or titles ina Joa Dial Nine e ENTER Joystick pre programmed series To add a Program List use combinations of the following buttons e Jog Dial Play e Pause e Play Number Pad e Stop e Numbers e Clear 7 PROGRAM e Shift Note Program Lists are unavailable for unfinalized VR formatted discs A Program List may contain up to 24 list entries Each List entry can be a track chapter title number or a p
39. playback consider sending audio and video signals through an AV receiver amplifier Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 2 3 1 Connecting a VCR or an Analog Camcorder 1 Connect the VCR camcorder s Video Output to a front Video Input PRV 9000 Video Input 3 with a S Video or RCA pin video cable not provided Video Input 1 with a S Video cable AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 OUTPUT 2 ront Panel connections F Video Input 2 rear panel with a BNC video cable not provided 2 Connect the VCR camcorder s audio outputs to the front DV IN OUT port with standard stereo audio cable one cable provided Video Out 1 with a S Video cable a not provided Video Out 2 with a standard BNC video cable not provided As an alternative you may use Component Video Output to connect cable provided Note If the input terminals are the other device are RCA use a BNC pin conversion adapter to make connections 2 3 2 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connect the front DV In Out jack to gt r gie PRY 9000 a DV digital camcorder or deck to Det l connection transfer DV tapes or DVD R RW discs to DVD R RW DV cable not provided IMPORTANT The DV In Out jack is for DV equipment only This jack is incompatible with computers digital satellite tuners and D VHS video decks Use a single DV also known as i Link cable for audio and video signals to connect compatible
40. sections provide directions for minor in house maintenance 11 6 1 Cleaning Pickup Lens The recorder s lens should remain clean during normal use However if the dust or dirt adhere to the lens use an untreated soft lint free cloth to gently wipe the visible side of the lens Although lens cleaners designed for CD players are commercially available Pioneer does NOT recommend for cleaning this device 129 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 11 6 2 Clearing Condensation Condensation may form inside the unit if it is brought from a cool environment in to a warm room or if the temperature rises suddenly in the room Condensation may temporarily impair recorder performance Leave the recorder alone for approximately an hour to adjust to a temperature change 11 7 General Specifications General Input Output System DVD Video DVD R RW Video CD CD VHF UHF antenna input output terminal VHF UHF set Power requirements 120 V 50 60 Hz 75 Q F shape connector Aa HAN Video input Input 2 rear 3 front Power consumption in standby mode 2 W FL off Input level 1 Vp p 75 Q Fs 7 Jack Input 2 BNC jack Dimensions ww 420 W x 108 H x 377 D mm Jack Input 3 RCA jack Operating temperature mmms 5 C to 35 C Video output Output 2 Operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation Output level 1 Vp p 75 Q E E BT SAC Ja
41. the PRV 9000 Operate the system manually if your camcorder is incompatible with the remote A This recorder Is equipped with copy protection technology Do not use AV cables to connect this unit to a TV via a VCR or other device Pioneer sound vision soul 3 CONTROLS REMOTE amp PANEL AND DISPLAYS Become familiar the front panel of the PRV 9000 STANDBY ON FL DIMMER button Press to change the display brightness FL OFF indicator Lights when the display is turned OFF after pressing FL Dimmer DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is playing DISCNAVI button Press to display Discnavi menu disc navigator Display Refer to the following page for details OPEN CLOSE button Press to open close the disc tray DVD indicator Lights when a DVD disc is loaded Timer indicator Lights when the record timer is set and the power is in Standby mode 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions AUTO REC indicator Lights when the recorder has been set for automatic recording FUNCTION button Toggles the SMART JOG operations Smart Jog dial control Turn to change the parameters selected with the Function button REC button indicator Press to start recording PAUSE button Press to pause playback or recording PLAY button Press to start or restart playback STOP button Press to halt playback or recording Disc tray Front P
42. the following limitations The recorder is only compatible with DV format DVS SD camcorders s Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are incompatible 82 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions The recorder allows one camcorder interaction at a time Controlling the recorder with equipment connected through the DV IN OUT port is unavailable Controlling a second PRV 9000 connected to this port is also not an option few camcorders fail to accept commands sent through the DV IN OUT port Some camcorders may ignore particular commands sent through this port Check with the camcorder s manufacturer for support information The recorder outputs DVD video from the DV IN OUT port passing through signals from the built in TV tuner CD Video CD and other equipment is unavailable Copy protected or copy once DVD signals are blocked from passing out through the DV IN OUT port Although digital camcorders may record as stereo 16 bit 48kHz or twin stereo tracks of 12 bit 32kHz the recorder only records a single stereo track Set DV Input to Stereo1 or Stereo2 Audio output from the DV IN OUT port is limited to 16 bit Audio input through the DV IN OUT port must be 32kHz or 48kHz rather than 44 1kHz 6 3 1 Record From an External Component Follow the directions below to record from an external component such as a standard camcorder or a VCR Skip to the next section to rec
43. this device Many functions depend upon the selected recording mode on the recorder and the recording format on the disc One or more of the following symbols appear throughout this manual to help identify recording compatibility VR mode Video mode Video mode Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Note When a disc is created in a compatible format the settings on the recording application may still cause playback failures 1 3 1 DVD Video Compatibility The compatible DVD Video format supports the following functions Single sided or double sided discs Single Layer or dual layer discs s Dolby Digital DTS MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio MPEG 2 digital audio DVD Video discs are divided into one or more titles Each title may be divided into smaller sequences called chapters Fig 1 2 SAAS Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 bebe teste Chapter Chapter Chapter3 Chapter Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Figure 1 2 Titles and Chapters 1 3 2 Audio CD Compatibility The compatible Audio CD format supports the following functions 12cm 5 or 8cm 3 discs Linear PCM digital audio CD Audio CD R or CD RW formats plays CD R RW discs recorded in CD Audio Video CD format or with MP3 audio files Note Audio CDs are divided into tracks rather than titles and chapters 1 3 3 Video CD Compatibility The compatible Video CD format supports the following functions 12cm 5 or 8cm 3 discs MPEG 1 d
44. to ON default Note Optical and coaxial outputs may only be switched as a set Dolby Digital Out 106 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions For detailed information on Dolby Digital output please refer to Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED section 4 1 3 Setting the Digital Audio Output DIR Kol Y There are four points to keep in mind when using DTS Out Noise is output when playing a DTS disc with a non DTS compatible ambplifier A DTS DVD Video disc is missing analog audio output signals When playing a DTS audio CD noise comes through the analog port although the DTS Out is OFF To play a DTS audio CD verify that Stereo is active Use the AUDIO button to adjust the setting if necessary 96kHz PCM Out The default setting is 96kHz gt 48kHz For more information refer to Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED section 4 1 3 Setting the Digital Audio Output The default setting is MPEG gt PCM For information on this option refer to Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED section 4 1 3 Setting the Digital Audio Output Audio DRC When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at a low volume lower level sounds may drop out This dropping also can affect low level dialog Switching ON Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control can bring up the low sounds while controlling the high peaks The sound variations adjust to the recorded material The available settings have the following effects ON balances dynamics OFF lea
45. to highlight Video Adjust on the Setup menu Press ENTER to confirm your selection Use the joystick to highlight Rec NR Press INPUT SELECT to toggle between built in TV tuner and external inputs when if necessary Select the setting to be adjusted Rec YNR applied to video signal brightness component Rec CNR applied to video signal color component Adjust settings with left right joystick movements Scroll to Play Qual to preview current settings 10 Select a playback option to view recording 11 Use joystick to highlight Preview on the menu 12 Press ENTER to view recording with picture quality adjustments 121 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 13 Press ENTER to return to the settings screen after viewing 14 Press SETUP to exit the menu 10 4 4 Set Picture Quality for Disc Playback This settings determines how the picture appears when playing from a disc Follow the directions below to adjusting the picture quality for a disc Change a Preset Settings Group 1 Press SETUP on the remote control Disc may be playing or paused 2 Use the joystick to highlight Video Adjust on the Setup menu 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection 4 Use the joystick to change the setting TV CRT suitable for most cathode ray tube televisions PDP suitable for plasma display panels Professional suitable for professional monitors Memory user preset 1
46. to two hours before attempting to play the disc 5 Where did my settings go f the unit is unplugged or there is a power failure while the recorder is ON all settings return to the original default values Returning the recorder to Standby mode before unplugging the unit saves your settings 6 Why did my screen go blank at the same time that all the buttons stopped working The recorder has a command conflict Press the STOP button on the front panel of the unit and restart playback 7 What does this symbol mean The symbol means that the operation you want to perform is unavailable on that disc The recorder is functioning properly 8 What does this symbol Wen mean The symbol means that the recorder prohibits the operation you want to perform The recorder is functioning properly 9 Why did the remote control stop working Change the angle to test the operating range When this recorder is connected to other Pioneer devices through the CONTROL IN OUT ports point the remote control at the other device s The remote control s ID number must match the recorder s ID number 136 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Replace the battery in the remote control When the battery runs down the ID number automatically resets to ID1 10 Why is the sound distorted missing Adjust the volume control for the television monitor or AV device Sound is removed during paus
47. while the word Playlist refers to the edited version On Screen Icons While using the PRV 9000 recorder a lt disc gt icon or a lt player gt icon may appear on screen The lt disc gt icon means that the disc blocks the requested function and the lt player gt icon means the recorder blocks the function Disc blocks function Recorder Player blocks function Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 2 CONNECTION OPTIONS Become familiar the rear panel of the PRV 9000 before connecting other components 1 AC IN power inlet 2 Component Video Out BNC ports to a TV or monitor with Component Video In 3 S Video Output 1 S Video port to a TV monitor AV receiver or other equipment with S Video Input 4 Video Output 2 BNC port to a TV monitor AV receiver or other equipment with composite Video Input 5 Video Input 1 S Video port to record from a camcorder VCR or other equipment with a S Video output 6 Video Input 2 AUTO REC BNC port to record from a camcorder VCR or other equipment with a composite video output 7 Digital Out Optical to an AV receiver Dolby Digital DTS decoder or other equipment with Optical Digital Input 8 Digital Out Coaxial RCA pin to an AV receiver Dolby Digital DTS decoder or other equipment with Coaxial Digital Input 9 Signal Gnd recorder may fail under certain environmental conditions excessive noise terminal is a ground for when multiple devices
48. 11 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Select Initial Setup from the menu Use the joystick to highlight the option then press ENTER kulo Channel Setting Lt intema key Screen IS lawal DI Setting Video VER lust CH Setting Wert Screen 1 Cannot use tiner recerding Timer fer e berage clock isn t set Initian ze 2 un the map Mize Stua Ba dist We DHIOL to select then pres Lal or LEKTER re zl ie L Sr EEE m sail por Set up the Confirm that Basic from the Initial Setup menu is highlighted Menu options appear to the right of the highlighted menu selection Select Clock Setting from the Basic Setup menu Use the joystick to move right highlighting the Clock Setting option Highlight Auto from the Clock Setting submenu Press ENTER to select the function The following clock options are available from a pop up screen Move the joystick to the left or right to change selections Channel to broadcast clock information Time Zone selection Daylight Savings Time DST observed Initial Setup Initial Setup Initial Setup Basie e auto Clock Setting tak Dr lei Sei Setting S a m vom Su Videt bate for TS GT vm Video In tet Tine Gin bio tn m kilia Dt Tine ane EASTERN l 03 1 Hi lka edi fo s lect an lien uD lee e fo choe the Ooprel where E Li wa Cap pi Pe clock Inireeat le wa TOLL fo s t the dan Ce er es STEET Mee Senter tem FN et CSET Fa tn
49. 2408 Scots Gaelic gd 0704 Panjabi pa 1601 Yoruba yo 2515 Galician gl 0712 Polish pl 1612 Zulu zu 2621 Guarani gn 0714 Pashto Pushto ps 1619 Gujarati gu 0721 Portuguese pt 1620 127 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 11 4 Disc Handling Guidelines When holding discs of any type avoid leaving fingerprints smears or scratches on the recording surface Hold the disc by the edges or supported from the center hold Avoid scratching the labeling side of the disc as well as the recording side Although not as fragile as the recording layer scratches can still affect the media To remove fingerprints and dust use a cloth soaked in alcohol or a commercially available CD DVD disc cleaning material to wipe away smudges Never use other chemicals to clean a disc Do NOT wipe with circular strokes Wipe lightly from the center out to the edge using straight stokes Cracked or warped discs may damage the recorder If a disc breaks inside of the unit pieces are likely to strike the optics When storing discs place carefully in a jewel case or disc jacket Avoid storing discs in locations subject to temperature extremes moisture and direct sunlight To avoid warping avoid stacking discs Discs are best maintained when stored upright Do NOT glue or use stickers on a DVD disc Labels may unbalance the disc causing it to fail or even to break Label glue may slip in mel
50. 6 Enter a title chapter number for this program list title chapter 8 press 8 on the number pad then press ENTER title chapter 16 press 1 and 6 then press ENTER Note To add a pause instead of a title or chapter press the PAUSE button for a Program List entry instead of entering a title chapter number on that line 7 Press ENTER after each number entered on a Program List entry field Program Play Ca 8 02 C9 Ci Oe fe C7 Cpt DE IS ei Eee eee Frogran leary foo Select in to save the program Even if von elect the disc you can play the dist in the programed arder next tine entar 31 Return GN exit ema 8 Continue adding numbers to complete the Program List 9 Use the joystick to move the cursor down to Program Memory 10 Select ON to activate the Program Memory and save the program list Each time this disc is loaded the recorder automatically recalls the Program List 11 Press PLAY to begin Program List playback To play the List at a later time press SHIFT then PROGRAM 66 Pioneer sound vision soul 5 5 2 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions To view the Program List press SHIFT then PROGRAM on the remote control To add a pause between List entries press the PAUSE button instead of a number button then press ENTER to add the pause If there is already a number in that space all entries after that point are forced down one step in the List Add pauses anywhere except as the f
51. 7 Pioneer 00 34 RCA 01 15 16 17 18 Sanyo 14 21 Sharp 02 19 27 Sony 04 Toshiba 05 26 30 Victor 13 32 Zenith 03 20 Note If the TV maker s name is not shown on the chart this remote is incompatible with your television model 32 Pioneer sound vision soul 4 1 8 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 2 Press the TV button to check the remote s compatibility functionality If the code is correct the television powers ON 3 Manipulate television controls as needed TV Press to turn television ON OFF standby INPUT SELECT Press to change video input TV VOLUME Use to adjust the television volume TV CHANNEL Use to change TV channels Note If there are several codes for your brand of television set and the first code fails repeat the procedure with the next code until a code functions properly Additional Settings Other settings available on the Initial Setup menu include the options below Audio input output formats Video input output formats DVD Video language settings Parental lock settings Note These settings are explained in later chapters The TV Control buttons on the remote boxed area in the lower right corner of the remote control sends commands to the television or monitor The following chart provides a summary of each button s function TV lt power gt Press to toggle the television ON and OFF INPUT SELECT Press to change the video input TV VOLUME Use to adjust the volu
52. EWS Origina 2 000 15 Rec Rec Remain 0 01 37 ach Rec Mode MN 9 4h00m Stereo Orgna 2 0 00 15 8 00 AM 8 45 AM Timer recording only gt Display off Note The on screen data automatically disappears after 150 minutes 58 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Additional information may appear on screen under the following conditions Within the Recording or Stopped data screen a One Time Rec or Cant Record message may appear These messages occur when the TV program is copy controlled or contains copy controlled information On the Recording display the total recording time in parenthesis assumes the disc is12cm 4 7GB and calculates the value per the recording settings The Stop on screen data for Video format media becomes the same as DVD Video once the disc is finalized f Frame Search is ON the frame number appears next to elapsed time when the disc is paused Recording and playback times for TV recordings are approximately 0 1 shorter than the actual time This disparity is due to the slightly different frame rates between television broadcasts and DVD technology Note Transfer frame rate lists the amount of video and audio information recorded on the disc However this rate is not an indication of picture or audio quality 59 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 5 0 OTHER PLAYBACK FEATURES In addition to the features detailed in the fi
53. F cables as shown with the antenna cable line connected to the cable box satellite tuner 2 Connect the recorder s Audio Output 2 i to the TV s audio input using a stereo end TY audio cable not supplied 3 Connect the recorder s Video Output 2 to the TV s video input using a BNC cable not supplied AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 el IN en VHF UHF OUT DUT O Cable bor Sie eth E a VHF LIHF IN 4 Connect audio video outputs from the cable box satellite tuner to the recorder s INPUT 2 AUTO REC posts using a stereo audio cable and a BNC a video cable respectively enables watching recording multiple scrambled television broadcasts Antenna cable TV wall outlet Alternative Connections Front Panel Alternative connections encompass video and audio sources The following diagrams are only setup suggestions for common types of products Your equipment and setup may differ Become familiar the front ports behind the lower left panel before connecting any components Reading from left to right the ports are as follows 1 DV IN OUT combined input output jack for digital camcorder access 2 S Video Input 3 S Video connect to an S Video output on an external device 3 Video Input 3 RCA pins connect to a composite video output on another device 4 Audio L R Input 3 RCA pins connect to a stereo pair of audio outputs on another device Note For high quality
54. Initial Setup from the main menu by using the joystick Press ENTER to confirm your selection Highlight Tuner from the Initial Setup menu Select Manual CH Setting from the Tuner submenu Press ENTER to jump to the Next Screen option Press ENTER to go to the Manual Channel Setting screen SE sr p M eS P D Use the Channel button to set the channels manually To add the displayed channel change the Manual Tuning setting to On then move down to Level to manually tune in the channel To bypass the displayed channel change the Skip setting to On DOT Wen Gazpt channels chorsa Dn for th Is GH tip ads channels you vant In skip while looking at a screen 9 Press ENTER to return to the Initial Setup menu 10 Press SETUP to exit the menu 30 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 1 6 Assign Guide Channels for VCR Plus The VCR Plus system uses guide channels to assign station channels with specific VCR Plus codes 1 Press SETUP to access the menu 2 Highlight Initial Setup from the main menu by using the joystick 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection kulo Channel Setting Lt intema lawal CH Setting key Screen IS Sr Video VOR bist CH Setting ext Siren i e Duo wee tiner ropordung Viner Rec berause clock isn t set Initial Sebup eher recorder ise Setup ho dist P al Setup Up eg it Aa ear K EN EE ke zl ie L Sr EEE 4 Highligh
55. Once the information is on screen pressing DISPLAY again causes the displayed information to change Channel call letters Tegan MOM 232 Du EVENING NEWS Program title 35 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 3 Playing Discs This section explains controlling and playing the following types of discs Lef th woe DVD all types OPEN CLOSE trav Video CD STANDBY ON Audio CD PAUSE STOP CM SKIP Note Throughout this manual the generic term DVD refers to playback only DVD Video and DVD R RW discs If the information pertains to a single type of DVD disc it is noted as such Program Functions When attempting to play back a DVD disc a S function denied by the player or a function denied by the disc symbol may appear on the screen The following steps are for standard playback operation 1 Press STANDBY ON to power up the recorder If playing a DVD or Video CD also turn the TV viewing device ON 2 Verify that the display device is set to the correct video input if playing a Video disc 3 Press the OPEN CLOSE button on the remote control to open the tray 4 Load a disc in to the tray with the label facing up If loading a double sided disc place the side to be played first face down 5 Press the Play button to begin playback Note To remove a disc press the Eject button before powering OFF the recorder To play a DTS audio CD connect
56. alize on the sub menu Choose Start from the finalize sub menu Press ENTER to begin finalizing the disc and exit the menu 10 3 2 Undo Finalized Disc To edit or record additional material on to a finalized DVD RW disc finalized on another recorder you must first Undo the finalization The Undo Finalize command is unavailable in the following situations Disc was finalized on the current recorder rather than another recorder Disc is DVD R media 118 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Press the SETUP button to access the main menu Use the joystick to highlight Disc Setup Press ENTER to access the menu Use the joystick to highlight Finalize Select Undo Finalize on the sub menu Choose Start from the Finalize sub menu EE S Je Press ENTER to begin to un finalizing the disc and exit the menu 10 4 Video Adjust Menu 10 4 1 Use the Video Adjust menu to alter picture quality for the built in TV tuner the external inputs disc playback and for recording The following sections detail the various settings available under the Video Adjust menu ENTER Joystick INPUT SELECT DISPLAY Set Picture Quality for Tuner and External Inputs Use the Picture Creation option to set picture quality for the built in TV tuner and the external inputs There are multiple preset values suitable for various sources and devices As an alternative create up to three setting group
57. allows disc searching by title chapter track or time 27 INPUT SELECT changes the input select when recording 28 CLEAR C clears the current setting 29 I gt Switch input from single digits to double digits 30 DISPLAY reveals changes on screen information 31 AUDIO changes the audio channel or language 32 SUBTITLE reveals changes the subtitles on multi lingual DVD Video discs 33 MENU reveals the disc menu on DVD video discs or displays the Title List on Video format DVD RW discs 34 TOP MENU Reveals the disc top menu for DVD Video discs or the Title List on Video format DVD RW discs Note When working with the setup menu lightly brush a fingertip across the ENTER key in the direction you wish to scroll This button doubles as the joystick 22 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Using the On Screen Displays Most settings and functions are available through on screen menus and graphic links Scroll to or make a selection then press ENTER to activate that feature Information about a highlighted option displays at the bottom of the screen In addition under Help is a summary of the on screen navigation controls The setup procedures in the following section prepares the recorder for full operation and assist you to become familiar with the on screen functions 23 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 GETTING STARTED Before plugging
58. anel Ports Jacks Analog and Digital input output ports for connecting a camcorder or other external equipment The RW mark on this product indicates that the device is compatible with Video Recording formatted VR mode DVD RW discs Also DVD RW discs recorded on this recorder in VR mode should play on other systems bearing this mark 20 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions The PRV 9000 display provides settings information h I 10 11 RESERVED L zzzrzr zsues SS re LOCK PLAYUST Seeche FOG TT SAP STEREO LR BEEEE Wy SU kb Play Record indicator Outer white ring denotes the playback speed and direction Inner red ring denotes elapsed playback recording time Note When loading a VR mode disc the RW indicator in the center lights up DVD CD VCD RW R indicator Reveals the loaded disc s type 23 Indicates the remote control mode Note If nothing is displayed then the mode is 1 default FINALIZE Lights when a finalized disc is loaded RESERVED Lights when a disc with a timer program is loaded LOCK Lights when the content lock parental control is active PLAYLIST Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded system must be in Playlist mode Audio Level indicators Monitors the audio level during playback and the audio input level during recording Status Bar MN manual rate recording level TITLE current title
59. apter From DISCNAV reronnnnorrnnnrornnernnrrvnrrnnanennnrnnnnrnnnnnnanennnsnnnnennanennne 90 sN Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 7 3 3 Create a Name For a Title arrrrnrrrarernnornarrrnnrnranennernnanernnennannnnnnnanennnennannnnnennnenn 91 7 34 Create a Playlist EE 91 Taos GOD PAV ME tee 92 236 Moves TUE CADE EE 93 7 3 f Combine Two Chapters In To a Single Chapter 94 EEE EG EE EE 94 7 3 9 Add Part of a Title to APA VN Slice desiscceneresccsnecnnietsoreneleteteitnciediaeyiecesaueeseeenvcessatasenbates 95 e kA Erase a ale On eh ME E 96 1 3 11 Erase All Titles E 96 7 3 12 Protecting Unprotecting an Original Tue 97 7 3 13 Reverse an Eat 97 8 0 TITLE LIST UNE 99 Onl AES THE WILE BIST MENU oere a N E A lucenieeeneceaurante 99 8 2 PLAYA TITLE FROM THE TITLE LIST MEN teste Eeer 99 8 3 NAMEA TITLE FROM THE TITLE LIST MENU ccccececececeeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeceseeesseseseeeeaeees 100 8 4 ERASE A TITLE FROM THE TITLE LIST MEM 101 9 0 INITIAL SETUP MENU geet 102 G et We 102 9 1 1 Optimized REG default OFF annens 103 9 1 2 Tuner SGettnges ccc ccccccescceneeceeeseneece cess ceseeeeeaeesaeeseueeseeessueeseuessueeseeesageeses 103 S VESEN 103 9 1 4 Video In Out Settings ccc cccccceececeeeceeeeceeeeaeeesaeeseeeseeessuseseeeeeeesaeesageeeas 104 915 AU IN SENGS esses N N a 105 ITE AICO ONGS orr n T EE E A 106 9 1 7 LENE SENGS eee 108 FONN ED ETNA 110 9 2 1 Content Lock
60. ate a name for a disc follow the steps below 1 Press the SETUP button to access the main menu Use the joystick to select Disc Setup Press ENTER to confirm the selection 2 3 4 Use the joystick to highlight Input Disc Name 5 Press ENTER to access the character menu 6 Use the joystick to drop down from the name field to the characters Move left to select either Capitals or lowercase letters if necessary 7 Select the first character for the disc name The selection appears in the field above 8 Press ENTER to lock in the character 9 Continue selecting all required characters Scroll down to the Delete button to remove the tentative name if necessary Press ENTER to confirm the deletion Scroll down to the SPACE button to add spacing between characters Press ENTER to confirm the space 10 Scroll down to the SET button to lock in the name 11 Press ENTER to save the name and return to the previous menu 116 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 10 1 3 Protect Disc The Protect Disc function prevents a disc from accidental erasing editing or writing over an existing recording To unlock a disc for edits set to OFF A 10 2 Initialize Disc The Initialize settings available under Disc Setup include the following options A protected disc may STILL be initialized which erases any existing content from the disc VR Format default n a DVD RW only Video Format
61. ause 5 5 1 DVD Program List The Program Memory retains Program Lists for a maximum of 24 discs with each List containing up to 24 entries The supported DVD disc formats are as follows DVD ROM DVD R s DVD RW video format DVD RW VR format media must be finalized before playback Note All standard commands such as track chapter title skipping and scanning are available during List programming 65 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions The directions below provide step by step instructions to create a Program List for a DVD R or DVD RW disc 1 Load a disc in to the recorder The disc may be playing paused or stopped Ifthe disc is playing the picture appears in the lower right corner of the screen 2 Press the SHIFT button on the remote control 3 Press PROGRAM 7 on the number pad to access Program Play List 4 Use the joystick to highlight Title or Chapter Program Play Title Title CT Chap Total 1 e If selecting Chapter use the joystick to EEEE Eee move up to enter the title number in the CEEEEEEEI ate b Ent fe Progrananory EERE appropriate DOx press Enter to selec that title All chapters for the Program List Change the playback order of the chapters P E E entry must come from this title Move 2 Enter gt Return FI Exit FROAN 5 Use the joystick to move to the first Program List number field if the cursor IS not in the proper location
62. ble languages When playing a DVD Video disc Video formatted and including DVD R RW media recorded 62 Pioneer sound vision soul 5 4 3 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions with two or more soundtracks the recorder supports switching between soundtracks during playback Note Some material only allows switching soundtracks from the disc menu Press MENU on the remote control to check for soundtrack options Some discs provide both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks Selecting DTS limits playback to digital audio output with analog audio unsupported To listen to a DTS soundtrack connect a DTS decoder to one of the recorder s digital ports For more information refer to the Chapter 2 CONNECTIONS section 2 2 4 Connect to Other A V Sources Satellite Cable 1 Press AUDIO to view the current audio channel 2 Continue pressing AUDIO to scroll through the options VR IA 2 R l en BR e STEREO g L R 3 Release the AUDIO button to select the displayed option and hide the options menu Note Some discs cause the recorder to momentarily interrupt playback when changing the audio language Neither the disc nor the recorder is defective When playing a Dual Mono recording on a VR formatted disc in Dolby Digital the audio channel is locked at the current setting Set Dolby Digital Out to Dolby Digital PCM or listen via the analog outputs to switch channels For additional information return to Chapter 2
63. ble recording time shown on the screen erase the last title recorded on the disc This action recalculates time displays Recordings are created in 30 second blocks If the STOP button is pressed in the middle of a block recording continues until the block is complete To record to a DVD R disc press the REC ord button twice The first button press causes the PRV 9000 to enter record standby mode The second press begins the recording session Note To set the unit to record after a single REC ord button press refer to Chapter 9 INITIAL SETUP MENU section 9 2 6 Start Rec on DVD R Unless a title is the final title recorded to a DVD RW disc selecting Erase Title from the Title List menu merely hides the title 4 8 3 TV Audio Channel Recording The PRV 9000 can record one channel mono or two channel stereo audio from television broadcasts This unit also supports the Secondary Audio Program SAP audio channel In Video mode or in VR mode on the Manual Level 32 setting you can record either the main audio channel or the SAP audio If recording in VR mode but other than at Manual Level 32 the audio options are to capture the main audio only or to record the main audio and SAP audio 47 Pioneer sound vision soul 4 8 4 4 8 5 4 8 6 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions together as a single audio channel During playback the user is able to switch between the main audio and SAP audio Video Recording Restr
64. both legacy and current video sources The recorder outputs include component Y C and composite video signals The unit can also play DVD Video discs read only DVD R and DVD RW media as well as CD Audio and Video CD discs read only CD R and CD RW media Note DVD R media is compatible with most DVD Video players and DVD ROM drives DVD RW media is also compatible with many players and drives when using DVD Video mode In either case users should confirm playback compatibility with the target player model or computer system prior to purchase 1 1 Features 1 1 1 Playback The following points summarize playback features Progressive Scan Compatible Compared to standard interlaced video progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your television or monitor The result is a stable flicker free image Note Check with the monitor manufacturer for Progressive Scan compatibility Cinema Surround Sound Connect the PRV 9000 to a Dolby Digital compatible amplifier receiver to enjoy full surround sound effects from DVD discs with Dolby Digital Search Functionality Unlike video tape that needs to be wound to the correct place you can jump to the right part of the DVD disc Search to a title a chapter or to a specific time on a disc Disc Navigator VR mode Use the Discnavi Disc Navigator to find your way around and edit a disc This feature displays a still frame picture from each title
65. c up to a maximum of one month in advance If Optimize Disc is active ON during a timer recording the PRV 9000 adjusts the recording quality to fit as much of the sequence as possible on to the disc However if the timer entry is still too long for the available disc space the Time Over message appears Check Timer Recording Details To verify that a timer program is ready to record refer to the directions below 1 2 4 Stop the recorder Press FUNCTION on the front panel of the recorder until PROGRAM 1 appears in the display If there are no timer programs PROGRAM NON appears in the display Turn the Smart Jog on the front panel to display the timer information PROGRAM1 DATE 8 lt WED gt START 11 15am STOP 1 15pm MODE SP De Wait ten seconds for the data to disappear returning the recorder to normal operation 76 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 6 1 4 Edit Timer Recording Settings Refer to the following guidelines when editing a Timer program Previous timer recording program s may not be in progress Disc tray can be empty or contain a disc Return to the number field to lock in changes Check available disc space after changes To edit a timer recording setting follow the directions below 1 2 3 Power ON the recorder Press SETUP to reveal the Setup menu Select Timer Rec from the menu or select Disc Timer Rec if the disc timer optio
66. c Setup menu follow the directions below 1 D om R V H 10 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control Use the joystick to scroll to Disc Setup Press ENTER to access the Disc Setup menu Use the joystick to scroll through the sub menu and review settings Make changes as needed pressing ENTER after a change Press SETUP again to close the menu Basic Disc Setup The basic settings available under the Disc Setup menu including the following Disc Timer Recording default OFF Input Disc Name default n a Protect Disc default OFF 115 Pioneer sound vision soul 10 1 1 10 1 2 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Disc Timer Recording Function To enable disc timer recording on the loaded disc set this function to ON For detailed information on using this feature refer to Chapter 6 RECORDING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS section 6 1 1 Disc Timer Recording Input Disc Name Use the Input Disc Name function to assign a name to the disc A disc name appears when the disc is loaded and when displaying disc information Names VR format up to 64 characters Video format up to 24 characters may consist of letters numbers and or a limited series of symbols Some systems reduce the number of characters to the standard alphabet and to the digits 0 through 9 Press the ERASE button to delete a character if necessary Note Discs formatted on a different recorder limit the character sets To cre
67. ceiver Connect Analog Audio and Video To send through an AV receiver amplifier Pioneer recommends using stereo analog as well as a digital connection for best disc playback compatibility 1 Connect Audio Output to the analog audio inputs on the AV receiver amplifier 2 Connect Video Output to the analog video inputs on the AV receiver amplifier s an alternative you may use S Video Output or Component Video Output to use an AV receiver amplifier Note If using the Digital Out to record while watching another broadcast there is a Slight delay in the playing TV channel A This recorder Is equipped with copy protection technology Do not use AV cables to connect this unit to a TV via a VCR or other device Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 2 2 4 Connect to Other A V Sources Satellite Cable The PRV 9000 supports several AV products including VCRs satellite tuners and camcorders Connect to a VCR Satellite Receiver Connect the VCR s or receiver Video Output to the Video Input S Video In with an S Video cable not provided or Video In jack with supplied cable Connect the VCR s audio outputs to Audio IN L R with a standard stereo audio cable not provided Connect to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver If the cable box or satellite receiver provides less than five scrambled channels refer to the following diagram for assistance For systems with six
68. cified frame and waits for a PLAY or other command before continuing 61 Pioneer sound vision soul 5 4 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Change Playback Options Playback options provide a way to watch video with altered views or sound tracks The options include subtitles audio soundtracks audio channels and viewing angles This section addresses each option separately Note Hold down the SHIFT button to access the black barred function n T button ANGLE 5 4 1 5 4 2 Subtitle Switch Subtitles Many DVD Video discs include subtitles with one or more language The disc jacket or case lists available languages and subtitle information Subtitles can be selected before and during playback Note Some material only allows switching subtitles from the disc menu Press MENU on the remote control to check for subtitle options 1 Load a disc into the recorder Disc may be playing or stopped 2 Press SUBTITLE to reveal the first available option 3 Continue pressing SUBTITLE to scroll through the subtitle options The current subtitle is shown on screen and in the front panel display 4 Hold down SUBTITLE and press CLEAR to switch OFF subtitles Note To set subtitle preferences refer to Chapter 9 INITIAL SETUP MENU section 9 1 7 Language Settings Switch Audio Channels Many DVD Video discs include soundtracks with multiple languages or sound effects The disc jacket or case lists availa
69. ck Ouput 2 BNC jack S Video input Input I rear 3 front Recording Y luminance Input level I Vp p 75 2 Recording format see OVD VideoRecording C color Input level 265 mVp p 75 0 DVD VIDEO Jacks annie OP NE DON Recordable discs enen DVD ReRecordable 5 Video output Output 1 DVD Recordable Y luminance Output level I Vp p 75 0 Video recording format C color Output level 265 mVp p 75 Q Sampling Frequency aoeereemeresransesensrereresvrerrereeesenssresrenrenrveerevver 13 MHZ Jack Ouput 1 4 pin mini DIN Compression format me meuestenseseanaenassessassennassenasssnan MPEG Component video output Audio recording format Output level Y 1 0 Vp p 75 0 Sampling frequency seen es 48kHz Pe Be 0 7 Vp p 75 0 Compression format Dolby Digital or Linear PCM E BMC Fa uncompressed Audio input Input 1 2 rear 3 front L R Recording time Input level DVD RW VR mode During audio input es Standard SP Approx 2 hours Input impedence more than 22 KH Manual rate MN Approx 1 6 hours EN RICA Jacks DVD R RW Video mode Audio output Output 1 2 L R LAN TN hour During audio output m m 2 N D Vi iii ba EVNE d VEME Output impedence less than 1 5 Mi Jacks RCA jacks Tuner Control input output nen Mini jack 1 each Receivable channels DN input output 4 pin LINK IEEE 1394 standard VHF mn E aee 77 EE EE CIT I a Eih A Supplied accessories Remote control 1 Timer Dry cell batteries AA RGF ee Programs g
70. code using the number pad To erase the last digit entered press the CLEAR button To correct a PlusCode Rec Mode or Rec Times setting after pressing ENTER press the RETURN button on the remote Press REC MODE to change the recording quality and adjust the times VR format discs switch between SP and MN recording MN setting requires an additional choice of a quality level Video format discs although V1 and V2 are unavailable leave at the SP setting then use REC MODE to select a quality level Select the frequency option using the joystick moving left right Frequency options are Once Daily and Weekly Press ENTER to confirm the new settings Program details flash on the bottom of the screen then the menu automatically closing after three seconds Note If the guide channels still require set up the recorder prompts you to select the television channel broadcasting the program Select the channel if necessary by moving the joystick left right Channel options scroll through the field Press ENTER to confirm the settings Switch the recorder in to Standby before the recording is due to start To check or change a program follow the steps below 1 2 3 4 5 Press SETUP to access the Setup menu Press ENTER to display the timer programming screen Review and adjust programs as needed Press SETUP to exit the menu Place the recorder in Standby mode prior to the program start time 80
71. cope and provides a recommendation for best viewing example shows 16 9 LetterBox 4 Region Code and TV Format The world is divided in to six DVD regions with two additional region codes region 7 reserved and 8 international venues airplanes cruise ships etc For additional information on region codes refer to the DVD FAQ website http dvddemystified com dvdfaq html 1 10 5 DVD Video logo 6 Angle Mark amp Some DVD Video discs provide scenes filmed simultaneously from two or Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions more angles Discs with multiple angles support switching between views during playback 1 3 5 DVD Region Codes All DVD Video discs carry region mark on the case indicating the region s of the world where the disc may be played The PRV 9000 also has a region code printed on the rear panel The codes on the discs and this unit must have a matching code in order to function Discs marked with ALL play on this device 1 4 Recording amp Editing Limitations There are two recording modes on the PRV 9000 VR mode and Video mode When recording to DVD R set the unit to Video mode only DVD RW media supports both Video and VR modes Many functions are dependent upon the recording method One or more of the following symbols appear throughout this manual to help identify recording compatibility For more information please refer to Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED section 4 8 Recor
72. cording mode if necessary Refer to the previous sections 4 10 1 Initialize for VR Mode Recording and 4 10 2 Initialize for Video Mode Recording for more information 5 Use the CHANNEL A buttons to scroll to the TV channel If the recorder is stopped use number buttons to enter a channel 6 Press AUDIO to choose an audio channel for recording Broadcast Audio TV Broadcast Selected Audio L ch R ch Monitor Audio Mono Stereo Mono SP Mono Mono Mono Stereo SAP L R Stereo Stereo Mono L R L R Stereo Stereo Mono Mono Mono Mono MDF RR SAP Mono SAP SAP Stereo L R Stereo Stereo SAP Mono L R Mono Mono SAP L R t SAP SAP f When recording in VR mode MN32 high quality or in Video mode the SAP channel is recorded on this channel 7 Set the audio recording level if necessary Refer to the previous section 4 10 4 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level for more information 8 Press REC to complete the process DVD RW recording begins immediately DVD R wait for the on screen display to refresh then press the REC button again begin the recording session Note The previous table charts different recording settings for different types of broadcasts The Monitor Audio column indicates what can be heard during the recording session Pressing the PAUSE button stops the recording process and pressing a second time resumes the recording session When recording to a VR disc resuming the recording process creates a chapter ma
73. cording remains at the lowest available setting and cuts off when the disc is full The Optimize Recording feature only compensates for one timer program Tuner Settings Tuner settings refer to the following options Auto Channel default Antenna s Manual CH default n a VCR Plus CH default n a For details on the tuner settings refer to the appropriate section within Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED earlier in this manual Video Settings Video Setup provide settings for the following options TV Screen Size default 16 9 Wide Screen Size for Rec default 4 3 Still Picture default Auto TV Screen Size For wide screen televisions and other display devices leave the setting at the default 16 9 When playing software recorded in conventional 4 3 format 103 Pioneer sound vision soul A PRV 9000 Operating Instructions the display device determines how the material is presented For your display device s options refer to the operating insturctions For conventional devices choose between 4 3 Letterbox and 4 3 Pan amp Scan In Letterbox format the display shows black bars at the top and bottom of the screen but none of the original content is hidden Pan amp Scan follows the main action on the screen but the sides of the original is lost Screen Size for Rec When recording in Video mode set the recording aspect ratio to suit the material 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 Pan a
74. ding Options 1 4 1 VR Mode The VR mode Video Recording is a subset of the Video mode While Video mode allows video viewing and minimal navigation VR mode provides advanced playback options and menu creation When selecting the VR mode refer to these guidelines Two play modes Standard Play SP or Manual MN Multiple picture quality recording time settings SP mode has two different settings available MN mode has 32 different settings available Incompatible with DVD set top players Recordings may be extensively edited Pioneer sound vision soul 1 4 2 1 4 3 1 4 4 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Video Mode When selecting the Video mode refer to these guidelines Two picture quality recording time settings Compatible with many DVD devices when the disc is finalized Limited editing ability Editing A DVD Recording Traditionally editing a VCR VHS videotape requires two tape decks one deck to play back the original tape and a second unit to record the changes DVD recording allows you to make a Playlist of what to play and when to play it leaving the original material intact Fig 1 5 The PRV 9000 recorder plays back the disc according to your Playlist selections Tithe 1 Title 2 Title 3 Gr Es Chapter 3 am seid SI Fa Chapter Chapter2 Chapter Chapter 2 Figure 1 5 Original content gt edited Playlist Throughout this manual the word Original refers to the actual content
75. e I month 8 programs Power Clock Quartz lock 12 hour digital display Operating Instructions 1 Power off memory seenen Approx 48 hours Warranty card 1 Note The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice due to improvement 11 8 Brief Glossary This section provides a short glossary for terms and acronyms used within this manual Analog Audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound Compare this to digital audio that can be an electrical signal but is an indirect representation of sound See also Digital Audio 130 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Aspect Ratio The width of a television screen relative to its height Conventional TVs are 4 3 screen being close to square while wide screen models are 16 9 screen close to twice as wide as the height Chapter A title on a DVD is divided in to smaller segments called chapters See also Title Digital Audio An indirect representation of sound by numbers During recording the sound is measured at discrete intervals 44 100 times a second for CD audio by an analog to digital converter The converter generates a stream of numbers that represent the sound On playback a digital to analog converter generates an analog signal based on these numbers See also Sampling Frequency and Analog Audio Dolby Digital With multi channel audio this high quality surround sound system is used in many m
76. e disc menus in multiple languages Use the DVD Menu Language option to set the language for the disc menus The default setting for this option locks the menu language to the Subtitle Language setting For languages other than English or French select Other The Other setting is described later in this chapter Subtitle Display Language With the Subtitle Display Language turned ON the recorder sets the display according to the selections made in Subtitle Language and in Auto Language To hide subtitles change this setting to OFF but review the following section for special case situations The available settings have the following effects ON subtitles shown in Subtitle Auto Language settings OFF subtitles are hidden Assist Subtitles reveals any additional subtitles recorded on a disc 109 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Subtitle Off Although the Subtitle Display setting is switched to OFF some discs still show the subtitles If the subtitles display choose from the following options to work with the situation With Audio shown in audio Language setting Selected Subtitle shown according to Subtitle Language setting Refer to disc content producer for alternatives Other Languages To choose a language from the disc other than English or French follow the directions below 1 Access the appropriate Initial Setup menu Refer to the beginning of this cha
77. e the segment part A chapter marker automatically replaces the erased segment part 10 Press DISCNAVI to exit or press RETURN to reveal the Playlist screen 7 3 11 Erase All Titles de Deleting the unprotected titles from the Playlist erases nothing from the original material However any portion of material deleted from the original source is lost from both the original disc and the Playlist For more information on protecting titles refer to the following section in this manual To delete all titles from the original content or from the Playlist follow the directions below 96 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 1 Press DISCNAVI to access the menu 2 Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary 3 Select Erase All from the menu 4 Press ENTER to confirm the removal of all unprotected titles 7 3 12 Protecting Unprotecting an Original Title VR To protect the original content title from accidental edits or deletion follow the instructions below To edit the material unprotect the title 1 Press DISCNAVI to access the menu If the menu ts on the Playlist tab press the Playlist button to access the Original DISCNAVI menu Use the joystick to highlight Protect on the Original DISCNAVI menu Press ENTER to activate the protect function Use the joystick to highlight the title to protect or unprotect ve e SN Press ENTER to select the title A padlock icon appears or d
78. ecetateenbicewbeeardeeoicuenseerietaiccetacdees 130 Af deele gl el 130 VE CT NN 130 12 TROUBLES CO PIN Cesc scares ashe tds eebe een 133 121 GENERALI O SUE Saspi S EEE EE EE 133 12 2 TIMER RECORDING e 133 12a DV RECORDING O UE aiarar a tecee se ndece see cteee a eennescareostateee meqemeseeaneainuenstecenestee 134 12 4 DV EDITING ISSUES rnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnsrnnnnnennnnnennnansennnnnsnnnnnennnansnnnnnssnnnnnnene 135 12 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AO 135 vill Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions INTRODUCTION The Pioneer PRV 9000 Pro DVD Video Recorder is a stand alone set top unit that can make DVD Video discs with the press of a single button and creates the disc in real time Anyone familiar with the operating of a VCR can easily operate the PRV 9000 making the creation of compatible DVD Video discs as quick and easy as recording videotape Recordings are made using either write once DVD R or re recordable DVD RW discs that are compatible with most DVD Video players and DVD ROM drives In DVD Video mode maximum program capacity is either one hour or two hours per disc and up to 99 separate video segments titles can be recorded The PRV 9000 Pro DVD Video Recorder can automatically generate a DVD title menu that can be used to access any recorded title on a DVD R compatible DVD Video player similar to how movie titles are used Analog and digital A V inputs allow easy connection to
79. eceuceceeeeeeeesaeeeeeeseeeseueeseueseeeesaeesaueeseeseueeseeess 49 4 10 INITIALIZING RECORDING Moos 49 4 10 1 Initialize for VR Mode Recording rrrarernnrrrarennnrrnnnrrnarnvanennnnnnanennnnnnnnennannnanennnsen 50 4 10 2 Initialize for Video Mode Recording arrrnnrrranennnrrnnnrnnannvanennnnnranennnrnnnnennannnanennnene 51 4 10 3 Setting the Recording Mode from the Front Panel 52 4 10 4 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level from the Front Panel 52 4 10 5 Recording from Broadcast Television rrrrrrrareranrrnnrrvarernnrrvanrrnannnnnennnrnranennnennn 52 4 10 6 One Touch Recordimg 54 Pioneer soundvision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 11 PLAYING A RECORDING ON A DVD DLAavEn 54 4 12 FINALIZE A DISC E 55 4 13 DISPLAY DISC INFORMATION ON SCREEN rurnnnrnnnrnnanennnrnnnnnnanennnnnnnnennnnnrnnennnennanennnennnsennenn 55 5 0 OTHER PLAYBACK FEATURES scsi ccc ccc cca stes co ttece sececeec sede ence tawctepesce dence sereeeceteceuseieawes 60 S Ree TE 60 5 2 TIME amp FRAME SEARCH GUIDELINES runnennranonnnnnnnnrnnarnnnnrnnnrnnanennnsnnnnennnnnnnsennennnanennnennnsennee 61 54 CHANGE CEET ENEE ere 62 S41 SSE EG EE ee eee eee ee 62 542 SMN AUdO Channels avse en 62 543 Switch Krell 63 b 4 4 Set to Repeat Playback rrareranrrnnnnranernnnrnanrnnnnnranernennranennnennnnennannnanennsennannnanennneen 64 55 CREATEAPROGRAM PLAY H EE 65 S91 DVD Pr gram rekke 65 e GC GD PROTAN ES E 67 6 0 RECORDING FUNCTIONS amp
80. ecording on a DVD Player Most DVD players can play back finalized discs recording in the Video mode A few players are able to play back DVD RW media recorded in the VR mode as well If the player is capable of playing a DVD RW disc finalizing the recording is usually unnecessary For information about playback compatibilities refer to the operating instructions included with your DVD player 54 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 12 Finalize a Disc Finalizing a disc seals the recording against adding additional segments or from editing the existing material Often DVD devices require a disc to be finalized or fixed before playing back the recorded sequences Finalizing a disc recorded in the Video mode automatically creates a menu for navigating the material To access this menu press MENU or TOP MENU on the remote control Once a Video formatted disc is finalized additions and editing are blocked Discs recorded in the VR mode allow additional recordings and edits by reversing the finalization Follow the directions below to finalize a disc 1 Load the disc to be finalized Playback must be stopped before proceeding Press SETUP to reveal the menu Highlight Disc Setup from the Setup menu Press ENTER to access the Disc Setup menu Use the joystick to select Finalize from the submenu Highlight Start to prepare for disc finalization GER Press ENTER to begin finalizing the disc If d
81. edia Check with the manufacturer for recordable media compatibility issues Material recorded on a VR formatted disc is playable on devices marked with the RW Compatibility symbol COMPATIBLE Discs recorded with copy once material are banned from playing on other devices 137 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 14 Why is the picture so dark and or distorted during playback When a copy protected disc is played on the recorder but connected to the television monitor via a VCR the picture fails to display correctly Connect the recorder directly to the viewing device 15 How can I control my TV using the PRV 9000 s remote control Verify that your television allows other remote controls to operate the set Select the appropriate code for your make of TV Refer to Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED section 4 1 7 Setting the Remote to Control a TV 16 Why can t I record a particular program Check for available recordable space on the disc Read Chapter 6 RECORDING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS section 6 1 2 Check Available Disc Space Verify that there are less than 99 titles and less than 999 chapters on the disc Original titles and chapters only for a VR disc Confirm that the source material is not copy protected Check that the disc is not copy protected Set the recorder s built in TV tuner to the appropriate channel rather than setting the channel from the television tuner
82. ee minutes If the recording session is shorter than the capture point set with the Navi Mark function the capture defaults back to 0 seconds for this particular segment This option also determines where the program s auto name is taken from at one minute three minutes or ten minutes These settings correspond to the thumbnail captures Thumbnail capture 0 seconds Auto named at 1 minute Thumbnail capture 3 0 seconds Auto named at 3 minutes Thumbnail capture 3 minutes Auto named at 10 minutes Start Rec on DVD R When recording to DVD R media press the RECORD button twice to begin recording Change the setting to Auto press once to record in the same manner as with DVD RW discs Being as DVD R media is write once technology this feature allows you to verify that the proper type of media write once or multi write is loaded for the current recording session Note In the Auto press once setting the recorder requires up to three seconds to begin recording after the REC button is pressed Chapter Interval When recording in Video mode chapter marks are added every three minutes default setting Available settings are as follows every 3 minutes default every 5 minutes every 10 minutes No Separation function turned OFF Remote Control Set If multiple Pioneer DVD recorders are within the same room set the Remote Control Set function for the number of recorders So that each remote contr
83. eir trade names Most if not all of these designations are claimed a legally protected trademarks by the companies that make the product It is not Pioneer s intent to use any of these names generically and cautions the reader to investigate any claimed trademark before using it for any purpose other than to refer to the product to which the trademark is attached Equipment Copyright This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rightws owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Audio and video recordings you make using this unit are for personal use only You may not sell lend or rent your recordings Pioneer makes no warranty of any kind expressed or implied about the contents of this manual the merchantability of the product or the product s fitness for any particular purpose Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Although we tried to thoroughly check that all instructions and information in this manual are accurate and correct Pioneer can not be and is not responsible in whole or in part for any damage or loss to your data and or equipment t
84. elected title 5 Proceed to the following sections for editing functions using DiscNavi 7 3 1 Change the DISCNAVI Title Thumbnail VR TREED In the DISCNAVI menu each title and chapter is listed with a thumbnail picture taken from the beginning of the title or chapter If the title thumbnail is ineffective to represent that segment change the still picture to another image from within the title Only title thumbnails can be changed this feature is unavailable for chapter thumbnails Follow the directions below to change a title thumbnail 1 2 3 Note Play the title Original or Playlist content Press NAVI MARK to capture the current image as the new thumbnail The image represents the title in the DISCNAVI menu for original and Playlist content Press DISCNAVI to return to the DiscNavi menu To change the default image capture point refer to Chapter 9 INITIAL SETUP MENU section 9 2 5 NAVI MARK 7 3 2 Play A Chapter From DISCNAVI VR made Follow the steps below to play a chapter from within the DISCNAVI menu 1 2 3 Press DISCNAVI to access the menu Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary Use the joystick to scroll to Chapter If necessary press the RETURN button to access the DISNAVI menu on the left side of the screen Press ENTER to select the Chapter view Press ENTER to select the current title or enter a new title number If a title has been selected previously
85. er to Chapter 7 EDITING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS section 7 4 9 Add Part of a Title to a Playlist Note During Playlist playback there may be a momentary pause between edit points This is not a malfunction but part of the segment processing 7 3 5 Copy a Playlist Title TS Use the Copy Playlist Title function to paste a copy of the title to any line on the Playlist 1 cr Zb gt N Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu Press PLAYLIST to change to the Playlist menu if necessary Use the joystick to access the menu on the left side of the screen Scroll down to Copy on the Playlist menu Press ENTER to initiate the command Use the joystick to highlight the title to be copied Press ENTER to confirm the title selection Scroll to the location for the copy of the title Press ENTER to copy the title and update the Playlist 10 Press DISCNAVI to exit the menu 92 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 7 3 6 Move a Title Chapter The PRV 9000 supports moving chapters and titles within a Playlist Follow the steps below to move a title or to move a chapter within a title Move a Title 1 O S N eae w N Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary Use the joystick to access the menu on the left side of the screen Scroll down to Move on the Playlist menu Press ENTER to initiate the move command Use the joys
86. erates with the higher rates Standard CD Audio has a sampling frequency of 44 1kHz which translates to 44 100 samples measurements per second See also Digital Audio Title DVD only A title is a collection of chapters on a DVD disc See also Chapter Track Audio CDs and Video CDs use tracks to divide content on a disc The DVD equivalent is called a chapter See also Chapter For additional technological words and terms refer to the DVD FAQ website Author Jim Taylor http dvddemystified com dvdfag html 132 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 12 TROUBLESHOOTING The following sections deal with common errors and specific problems when working with advanced recording devices such as the PRV 9000 DVD recorder 12 1 General Issues If you are unable to see a picture or hear the audio through the DV In Out jack check the following points Copy protected source material is blocked from output through the DV jack Check the cable between the camcorder or other DV device and the PRV 9000 Toggle the power turn power Off then On again to the DV device Switch the audio input Verify that the Linear PCM audio is set to a value other than 96 kHz 12 2 Timer Recording Issues Although the timer is set the recorder fails to record under the following conditions No discs is loaded Non recordable disc is loaded Loaded disc is protected see section Protect Unprotect an Origina
87. es scans or slow motion play Press PLAY to resume normal playback with sound DTS discs require a DIS decoder or DTS compatible receiver to play back Connect a DTS device to the recorder and retry f adding a DTS device verity that the DTS Output option is set to ON SETUP gt Audio gt DTS Output gt ON Some 96kHz discs do not output audio through Digital Out Switch the receiver amplifier s input to analog Verify that the audio cable connections and reseat if necessary Check that cable contacts are clean 11 Why is the picture from my external input distorted f the video signal from the external component is copy protected the recorder is unable to relay the signal accurately Connect the component directly to the viewing device 12 How do I return the screen to normal when it s stretched out horizontally vertically The recorder s input automatically switches into wide mode to match the input signal when necessary If the connected device is incompatible with ID 1 set the component to output a 4 3 aspect ratio Change the TV Screen Size setting to match the media disc setting Check the aspect ratio setting on the monitor or AV receiver 13 Why won t the disc I made on the PRV 9000 play on my other manufacturer s DVD player Material recorded in Video mode must be finalized before being able to play is on a different DVD device Some DVD players are unable to read recordable m
88. es provide the following information to the recorder Date of broadcast ENTER Joystick Broadcast Channel Start time End time PlusCode Initial Setup Select tha channel using TILL Ike the PREY NEXT to Bo to the previous next page 6 2 1 VCR Plus Automatic Timer Recording VCR Plus makes programming timer recordings very simple Most television guides publish VCR Plus system PlusCode numbers with their program details To make a timer recording from broadcast signals input the code for that program The date start stop times and channel settings are automatically programmed To complete the timer recording settings select a recording mode the quality level and the recording frequency 19 PlusCode REC MODE PRV 9000 Operating Instructions SETUP FLANLIET wans REC MODE Number Pad ENTER joystick PAUSI CM SKIP AETURA JOG MODE LG O oO l Number Pad Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions The directions below include images of the on screen displays for a Standard recording however the instructions apply to both Standard and Disc timer recording 1 Load a recordable disc in to the recorder If loading an unformatted DVD RW disc it is automatically formatted as a VR disc This process requires approximately 40 seconds Press the PlusCode button to display the VCR Plus menu screen Enter the PlusCode programming
89. eview settings Make changes as needed pressing ENTER after a change Press SETUP to close the menu Basic Settings Besides programming the clock discussed in Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED section 4 1 1 Setting The Clock use the Initial Setup Menu for the following options Optimized Rec ording default setting OFF Tuner Auto Channel Manual CH VCR Plus Video TV Screen Size Screen Size for Rec Still Pictures Video In Out Component DV Link 102 Pioneer sound vision soul 9 1 1 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Audio In External Audio Dual Mono Recording DV Input Tuner Level Audio Output Digital Dolby Digital DTS 96kHz PCM MPEG s Language OSD Audio Subtitles Auto Language DVD Menu Other Optimized Rec default OFF If a timer program launches but there is insufficient space on the disc VR format the recording cuts off when the disc is filled To avoid losing the end of the recording set Optimized Rec to ON The recorder automatically adjusts the recording quality levels to fit the entire session in to the available disc space This function is only available when recording in the VR mode You may notice a reduction in picture quality if the recorder must fit excessive amounts of material in a limited space If the setting is already at the lowest available level MN 1 on standard recording or MN 9 when using the DV Input but there is still insufficient space the re
90. format The PRV 9000 s default mode is Video The recording mode is closely related to the disc format If the disc is VR format the recorder must be in VR mode If the disc is Video format then the recorder must be set to Video mode Note DVD Video is unsupported as a recording option however DVD Video discs are playable on this recorder 44 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Changing the format erases existing disc content Within the recording modes fixed for the entire disc are record settings for determining picture quality and duration preferences These settings are alterable for each recording session as long as the mode remains the same Recording Record Mode Settings Playback V1 high quality DVD R Video Video V2 standard limited recording limited editing V1 high quality oy Dech Video Video V2 standard limited recording limited editing DVD RW Tmmmmmmmmnmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mer peee Playback Video Recording VR s je Recording default levels 1 to 32 Original Playlist editing DVD Video Video N A N A Playback only 4 8 1 VR Mode Recording When recording in VR format select the recording mode SP standard or MN manual SP fixed recording quality and recording time total time maximum of 120 minutes MN trade off recording quality for additional recording time recording levels range from Level 1 360 minutes per disc to Level 32 61 minutes per disc
91. gnal from the tuner is detected The recorder may lag a few 85 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions seconds behind the actual time so adjust the timer program for this slippage When the signal ceases the recorder stops recording Follow the directions below to record from a satellite tuner or other device 1 Set the timer on the satellite tuner Refer to the device s operating instructions for assistance Switch the satellite tuner s power to OFF or in to Standby Load a recordable disc in to the recorder Verify Audio In options are at the desired settings For more information refer to Chapter 9 INITIAL SETTINGS MENU section 9 1 5 Audio In Settings Press REC MODE to set the recording mode Refer to Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED section 4 10 Initializing Recording Modes Press and hold FUNCTION on the recorder s front panel for approximately three seconds The recorder returns to Standby and the AUTO REC indicator lights The recorder turns ON then OFF in sync with the satellite tuner The auto start function is unavailable in the following situations recorder is already recording a program loaded disc is full or other than recordable media loaded disc is protected loaded disc already contains the maximum number of titles 99 another timer recording program is already in progress timer program supercedes a auto start program auto start automatically launches after the
92. gnitude to constitute a accompanying the equipment risk of electric shock Pioneer soundvision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Table of Contents t INTRODUC TON cen meee meee eee a aE i a eee eee re er eee 1 ti ng 1 VALPEN 1 VZ REM 2 ER VENNE 2 EIA EAN EE ean ce sasecusentoorenctapeceucasidacuaecoancuee aeeesenenemeneees 3 1 15 E ugedeit 3 Ee BOG NET o eanses ste actor A E E E 3 1 2 1 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control 4 1 2 2 Using the Remote CONT e ccccceiccceccceveecencesmesdsceiseeatecusaaed sendicessiderebensessesersctseceeasees 4 te NER CC OMPAT tege 5 VA DVD Video Compatibilty EE 6 koz AED OR AON EE 6 1 3 3 Video CD Compatibility rrrorrrnnrnnnnrrnnrrrarernnnrnnnrrnarrnanrrnrrranennnernnnennaennasenneennanennn 6 134 DVD Disc BOX Information uses er 7 1 3 9 DVD R gion CODES E 8 1 4 RECORDING amp EDITING LIMITATIONS nnnnannnannennnnnennennennoninrrrnrrnnrrnrrnnrnrrrenrrnrrerrenrenrrnrrnrenne 8 KAT WN Oe 8 T42 VideO e CS ss ctecs creessctrnceencteavone excrucecvendee atatisandepenaesscte sacessadoointe undue anecongneeiedstaaeusect 9 END VEY TRO CORNING DEE 9 t44 TET ICONS vev 9 2 CONNECTION OP el LE 10 2 BASIC CONNECTIONS E 11 21 Connect IO AN ANON ME 11 2 1 2 Connect to a TV for Disc Playback 0nn00nnannnnnennennnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnenrrrenrenreerrnnnne 12 2 2 ALTERNATIVE CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL TA 12 2 2 1 Connect Through S Video Output 13 2 2 2 Connect Through Compone
93. han normal play 43 Pioneer sound vision soul 4 8 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions From the Front Panel To use the buttons on the front of the recorder follow the directions below 1 Begin playing a disc 2 Press the FUNCTION button until the STEP appears on the display 3 Turn the SMART JOG dial to advance or back up one frame at a time 4 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Normal playback may automatically resume when reaching a new chapter Test the disc for this function before playing the material in a professional setting Recording Options When preparing to record video check the following guidelines before proceeding CD R and CD RW blank discs are incompatible with this recorder Use DVD R General and DVD RW discs that are designated for video use Fingerprints small scratches or other marks on a disc may affect playback and or recording performance Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failures due to power fluctuations defective discs or damage to the recorder The PRV 9000 can play three different types of DVD disc DVD Video discs DVD RW discs DVD R discs DVD R discs are always Video format rather than VR format This is the same format as pre recorded Hollywood release discs Once your disc is recorded and finalized the disc may be played on a standard DVD player that recognizes DVD R media DVD RW discs are either Video format or Video Recording VR
94. hat results from your use of this document or from any information contained herein including but not limited to any errors omissions or typos that may have resulted in an incorrect operation or installation fyoneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions FCC INFORMATION The equipment described in this manual has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television reception interference in a residential installation There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation To determine if your unit is causing interference turn the device OFF If the unit is causing the interference try one or more of the following corrective measures e verify the cables and connectors between components are shielded e increase separation between the unit and components e connect the changer into an outlet or circuit different from that which the components are connected e consult dealer or experienced radio television technician for help The Federal Communications Commission offers a handbook that may help you with eliminating interference The handbook is titled Interference Handbook stock number 004 000 00493 1 and may be ordered from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Warning Any changes or modif
95. he previous title kb Skips to the next chapter Press and hold for two seconds to skip to the next title Commercial Skip Each press skips forward 30 seconds CM SKIP which is the approximate length of a commercial Use this button to skip up to a maximum of four minutes 3 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 3 3 CD and Video CD Playback Control The chart below reflects control options when playing back a CD disc Starts playback Video CD only p gt If the display shows RESUME playback starts from the previous stopped location Pauses disc playback or resumes playback of a paused disc Stops playback Video CD only HE The display shows RESUME Press a second time to cancel playback d Skips to the start of the current track then to previous tracks kl Skips to the next track Commercial Skip Each press skips forward 30 seconds CM SKIP which is the approximate length of a commercial Use this button to skip up to a maximum of four minutes 4 4 Navigating Discs During playback you can easily jump to another title chapter or track using the number buttons on the remote control or using the Smart Jog on the front panel Joystick ENTER Number Pad FUNCTION 38 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions To change title chapter or track from the front panel follow the steps below 1 Press the FUNCTION button on the front panel repeatedly un
96. he title name Scroll down to the Delete button to remove the tentative name if necessary Press ENTER to confirm the deletion Scroll down to the SPACE button to add spacing between characters Press ENTER to confirm the space 10 Scroll down to the SET button to lock in the title name 11 Press ENTER to save the name and return to the DISCNAVI menu 12 Press DISCNAVI to exit the menu Create a Playlist Title Creating a new Playlist title copies the entire title from the original source to the Playlist The title appears in the Playlist with the original chapter markers However Playlist chapter markers are unaffected if chapter markers are 91 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions added to the original material after the Playlist is created Playlists support up to 99 titles Follow the direction below to add a title to the Playlist 1 2 3 4 Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu Press PLAYLIST to change to the Playlist menu if necessary Select Make Title from the DISCNAVI Playlist menu Scroll to the appropriate Playlist line if necessary If the Playlist is empty make a title at the beginning of the Playlist If there are titles already on the Playlist choose where to insert the title Highlight the Original title to add to the Playlist Press ENTER to select the title The added title appears in the Playlist For information about only adding parts of a title ref
97. hin the current title Example Change to Track 6 6 then ENTER Change to Track 24 2 then 4 then ENTER Note To start playback again press CLEAR 4 4 4 DVD Video Menu Navigation Many DVD Video discs provide menus to play to different sequences Some menus appear automatically while other menus must be requested Ifa menu fails to appear press MENU or TOP MENU TOP MENU MENU RETURN Joystick ENTER Numbers Reveals top menu of a DVD disc Which menu displays varies with each disc Reveals a DVD disc menu Varies with each disc and may be the same as TOP MENU Recalls the previously displayed menu Moves the cursor around the screen and calls submenus Selects the highlighted menu option Chooses a numbered menu option Some discs only Press ENTER to activate the option 4 4 5 Video CD Menu Navigation Some Video CD discs contain menus called Playback Control PBC menus To view the PBC menu press the RETURN button once To begin playing a disc without using the PBC menu press PLAY rather than RETURN 40 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 5 RETURN Displays the PBC menu Numbers Selects a numbered menu option when available dg Displays the previous menu page if applicable kl Displays the next menu page if applicable Scanning Discs During playback use the Jog dial on the remote control to fast scan forward or backward on a disc Turn the dial clockwise for f
98. hting the Clock Setting option Highlight Manual from the Clock Setting submenu Press ENTER to confirm your selection Set the Time Zone and whether Daylight Savings Time is observed Move the joystick to the left or right to change settings Press ENTER to register your selections and proceed to the date time submenu Set the date mm dd yyyy and the time Move the joystick to the left or right to navigate the entry fields Use the joystick to the increase or decrease the numbers Press ENTER to store your selections The previous menu appears on screen Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu Press STANDBY ON to change the recorder to the standby mode Press STANDBY ON again to power the recorder ON 4 1 2 Set the TV Aspect Ratio A television has an aspect ratio of either 4 3 standard or 16 9 widescreen If the TV s aspect ratio is standard while the disc is widescreen check the disc jacket or disc label for the aspect ratio choose between Letterbox or Pan amp Scan viewing Letterbox shows full screen with black bars on the top and bottom Pan amp Scan chops off the sides of the picture while following the 26 Pioneer sound VISION SOUI PRV 9000 Operating Instructions primary screen action To play DVD Video discs on a standard television follow the directions below 1 Press SETUP to access the menu 2 Highlight Initial Setup from the main menu Use the joystick to highlight the option 3
99. ications to this product that are not authorized by Pioneer could void the FCC Certification and negate the user s authority to operate the equipment DOC CLASS B COMPLIANCE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications SAFETY CAUTION Care should always be taken when working with electronic devices To protect you and your system from damage or harm it is important that you first read and then carefully follow the instructions in this documentation Take particular care to heed all warnings and cautions marked on the unit and outlined in this document and the accompanying PRV 9000 Operating Instructions IGNORING ANY OR ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE PERSON S OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR BOTH CAUTION NO NAT OPEN The lightening flash within an TO PREVENT THE RISK FO ELECTRIC The exclamation point within a equilateral triangle is intended to alert SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR equilateral triangle is intended to alert IMPORTANT the user to the presence of un BACK NO USER SERVICABLE the user to the presence of important insulated dangerous voltage within PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO operating and maintenance servicing the product s enclosure that may be of QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL instructions in the literature sufficient ma
100. ictions The following information provides video recording limitations that coincide with the DVD Forum specifications and other source providers guidelines The recorder is barred from duplicating copy protected video Copy protected video includes DVD Video discs and some satellite broadcasts If the PRV 9000 encounters copy protected material during a recording session the recorder pauses or stops automatically and shows an error message on the display screen Video coded to copy only once is recordable on to a DVD RW disc in the VR mode with CPRM security Copyright information is covered in the next section of this manual To display copy control information on screen when recording a TV broadcast or a sequence through an external input refer to the section entitled Display Disc Information On Screen Content Protection for Recordable Media CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media CPRM is a copy protection system that allows a broadcast program to be copied once Any additional attempt to copy the protected material fails The PRV 9000 is CPRM compatible To create a copy of a protected broadcast record to a DVD RW formatted in VR mode disc The protected material on this disc is blocked from being copied to any other discs or devices To play back the copy on a different unit the player or other device must also be CPRM compatible Copyright Guideline The PRV 9000 incorporates Macrovision Corporation a
101. ide of the screen Scroll to Chapter to display the chapter view Press ENTER to confirm the chapter view Select Combine from the menu Use the joystick to choose the dividing line between the two chapters Press ENTER to combine the chapters in to one chapter oo No St e Se N Press DISCNAVI to exit the menu Note This function is unavailable if there is only one chapter in a title Erase a Title Chapter When a title or chapter is erased from the Playlist the title chapter is only deleted from the Playlist rather than from the original content Material erased from the original content is lost Erasures of over one minute in duration dependent upon recording levels increase the recording time available on the disc Available recording time is unaffected when segments removed are less than one minute in duration Erase a Title 1 Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu 2 Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary 3 Select ERASE from the appropriate DISCNAVI menu Original or Playlist 4 Use the joystick to select the title to be erased 5 Press ENTER to delete the title and reveal the updated title list 94 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Erase a Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 SS Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary Use the joystick to switch to Chapter view Press ENTER to confirm
102. igital audio MPEG 1 digital video Like Audio CDs Video CDs are divided into tracks Fig 1 3 Figure 1 3 Video CD tracks 6 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 1 3 4 DVD Disc Box Information The following information can be found on the side of DVD media If the information is missing contact the manufacturer of the disc Fig 1 4 1 1 English 5 1ch Surround pour ECHO hee less Figure 1 4 Information available from the side of DVD media case box or jacket Reading from left to right 1 Audio Language and Audio Formats DVD Video discs may have up to eight soundtracks consisting of languages and or music The first track on the list is the original soundtrack Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the most widespread DVD Video audio format These soundtracks may be mono stereo or up to 5 1 channels surround sound with the 1 referring to a special low frequency effects channel DTS DTS is another 5 1 channel surround format used on some DVD Video discs often in addition to Dolby Digital Linear PCM Linear PCM audio may be on some DVD Video discs usually with music related materials PCM is mono or stereo channels only 2 Subtitle Languages DVD discs may have up to 32 subtitle streams however subtitles are not mandatory 3 Screen Aspect Ratio Movies are filmed in a variety of screen formats The box is marked with the original format example shows Cinemas
103. in this menu follow the directions below 1 Press STOP if a disc is playing 2 Press TOP MENU or MENU to display the Title List If the disc is not finalized the menu provides multiple functions If the disc is finalized the menu provides a list of titles to play Scroll to Title Name in the Title List menu Use the joystick to choose the title to be named Press ENTER to select the title and access the characters chart SS oO m Press ERASE repeatedly to delete the existing name optional Press ERASE to remove each auto assigned character 7 Use the joystick to drop down from the name field to the characters Move left to select either Capitals or lowercase letters if necessary 8 Select the first character for the title name The selection appears in the field above Names may be up to 24 characters letters and or numbers in length Note Discs formatted on a different DVD recorder limits the character set 9 Press ENTER to lock in the character 10 Continue selecting all characters for the title name Scroll down to the Delete button to remove the tentative name if necessary Press ENTER to confirm the deletion Scroll down to the SPACE button to add spacing between characters Press ENTER to confirm the space 11 Scroll down to the SET button to lock in the title name 12 Press ENTER to save the name and return to the menu 13 Press TOP MENU or MENU again to exit the Title List 100 Pio
104. ing this period stops the recording session but does not cancel the timer program Cancel Timer Recording A Timer Program may be cancelled any time prior to the recording start time Follow the directions below to cancel a timer recording program 1 Press SETUP to access the setup menu 2 Select Timer Rec from the menu or select Disc Timer Rec if the disc timer option is active The Timer Recording program appears on screen 3 Move the cursor to highlight the timer program number to be deleted 4 Press CLEAR to delete the timer program entry When the recorder is in Standby with the timer indicator lit switching ON the recorder keeps the timer program from recording the selection but does not cancel the timer program Approximately two minutes before a timer program begins the recorder s power automatically switches ON Pressing Standby ON at this point stops the recording session but does not cancel the timer program Press and hold the REC button for three seconds to cancel the timer program To cancel a timer recording when the unit is locked press and hold the STOP button on the front panel for three seconds to unlock the recorder Then press and hold the REC button for three seconds to cancel the timer program 78 Pioneer sound vision soul 6 2 VCR Plus Programming System The VCR Plus system allows you to use special codes included in most television channel guides to record particular broadcasts These cod
105. irst step or the last step ina Program List After a pause press PLAY to resume continue playback To delete an entry from the Program List position the cursor over the entry then press CLEAR All following entries move up by one entry line To delete a Program List stop the disc playback then press CLEAR Unless the Program List is stored in the recorder s memory the List is also erased when the disc is removed or the recorder s power is turned OFF standby mode To insert a line within a Program List position the cursor over the desired slot and enter the title chapter track Press ENTER to store the entry and to force all following entries to drop down by one step To cancel a playing Program List without stopping the disc playback press CLEAR The disc continues playing from the current sequence but the List entries are ignored Occasionally during List playback the start of a non programmed chapter briefly appears on screen This is not a malfunction but a part of the process to change from the end of one chapter to the next programmed chapter To add a currently playing title chapter track to the Program List press SHIFT then hold down the PROGRAM button for at least two seconds If the Program List is not already present the recorder creates a new List with the current sequence as the first entry For DVDs if the recorder last created a Program List by title then the new List is also by title If the disc has never had a Prog
106. isappears from in the upper right corner of the title thumbnail DISCNAVI Original Play Li elect the title then press LENER Press DISPLAY to see title information Move ei Enter Return JC xl Exit ISDN Figure 7 1 protected title 1 has a padlock icon in the upper right corner of the thumbnail 6 Press the DISCNAVI button to exit the menu immediately after the change The UNDO command is also unavailable for l Changing the protection status locks previous edits thus UNDO is unavailable reversing a protection change 7 3 13 Reverse an Edit VR mode If an action is taken in error to reverse the change or edit use the Undo command on the DISCNAVI menu The number of Undo actions is limited to the last three edits It is unimportant whether the screen displays the Original or Playlist menu when the Undo command is sent Undo reverses the last edit 97 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions The following limitations apply to the PRV 9000 s Undo command Undo is unavailable for recordings f the disc is ejected Undo is unavailable f the recorder is switched to Standby Undo is unavailable The protect unprotect function ignores Undo commands Undo is unavailable for finalized or initialized discs Undo is unavailable after using the Preview function with the Record Mode screen or the Rec NR setting Note Undo is available after exiting the DSICNAVI menu 98 Pioneer S
107. isc finalization takes more than four minutes to complete an option to cancel the procedure appears on the screen Press ENTER to cancel the operation At four minutes before completion of a longer project the option to cancel the operation disappears Disc format and content determines the amount of time required to finalize a disc To finalize a Video formatted disc requires up to 20 minutes while finalizing a VR disc may take up to an hour Factors influencing finalization time are as follows Disc type Total duration of recorded material Number of titles on the disc Note DVD RW discs finalized on a different DVD recorder may be un finalized Load the disc and choose Undo Finalize from the Finalize menu 4 13 Display Disc Information On Screen To reveal information about the disc follow the step below 1 Load a disc in to the recorder 55 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 2 Press DISPLAY to reveal the primary disc data 3 Continue pressing DISPLAY to cycle through the disc data Refer to the following pages for data details 4 Hide the information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly until reaching the end of the on screen data loop Example of DVD Video Video mode on DVD R or DVD RW media On screen data while playing a disc On screen data while a disc is stopped Current title chapter Elapsed title time Appears if Resume is available Channel call letters Resume j U
108. itle Erasing a part removes that segment of a title from the original and or Playlist content An example of a professional use for showing a Playlist rather than the Original content is within a shopper s kiosk If disc content includes upcoming product specials and sales announcements the data can be pulled in to the Playlist but skipped after the information no longer applies However the data remains on the disc as a record of the store s activity 88 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 7 2 Add Chapter Marks VR mode The PRV 9000 supports up to 999 chapter markers per disc for original or Playlist content Chapter marks used primarily for search functions can be placed anywhere within original or Playlist content during recording or playback sessions When editing for chapter or title start and end points frames allows for some frame deviation when erasing adding and moving parts Note For detailed information regarding I P B frames refer to the DVD FAQ website http dvddemystitied com dvdfag html 1 Play the title Original or Playlist Press PLAYLIST to toggle between original and Playlist playback Note Chapter markers can also be added during recording sessions 2 Press CHP MARK at the point to start a new chapter A chapter mark icon ES appears on screen Note During Playlist playback there may be a momentary pause between edit points This is not a malfunction b
109. l Title Loaded disc already contains the maximum number of titles 99 titles Entering a timer program is unavailable during the following situations Recording is already taking place Clock is not set Selected recording time has already passed Eight timer programs already exist If two or more programs overlap the following actions occur Earlier program takes priority As the earlier program finishes the later timer program begins recording 133 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions transition requires approximately 30 seconds Programs set to start recording at the same time causes the recorder to give priority to the program entered first ex program line entry 4 and 7 start at the same time program 4 begins recording Confirmation is unavailable during the following situations No discs is loaded Non recordable disc is loaded Loaded disc is protected see section 7 4 12 Protecting Unprotecting an Original Title Loaded disc already contains the maximum number of titles 99 titles Note If the disc is damaged the recording may be incomplete or unsuccessful The Confirm field may indicate that the sequence has recorded properly Rec OK however the recording can be defective 12 3 DV Recording Issues DV also known as IEE 1394 1995 and i LINK supports input output for audio video data and control signals on a single cable One of the following messages
110. layback consider sending audio and video signals through an AV receiver amplifier Video The PRV 9000 has standard composite S Video and component video outputs The type of video effects the picture quality S Video delivers a better picture then Composite Video while Component Video provides the best picture The variety of outputs provides flexibility for connecting a wide range of products A V Amplifier To enjoy multi channel surround sound connect an AV amplifier receiver using either digital optical output or coaxial output Connect through one of outputs it is unnecessary to use both outputs simultaneously to achieve surround sound Pioneer recommends using stereo analog as well as one of the digital connections through an AV receiver for best disc playback compatibility Other AV Sources The PRV 9000 has three audio video input ports two sets on the rear panel and one set under a panel on the front of the unit These connection points currently support VCRs satellite tuners and camcorders Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 2 2 1 Connect Through S Video Output S Video carries an image as separate color and luminance brightness signals These signals are transmitted through a single cable from the S Video Output port to the S Video Input connection on the display device Figure 2 4 The PRV 9000 has multiple S Video outputs for connecting TVs monitors VCRs or other equipment
111. lity Differences between DVD R and DVD RW discs is that DVD R is a record once medium for Video formatting only while DVD RW is an erasable re recordable medium for both the Video and VR formats A DVD RW disc may be erased and reused approximately 1 000 or more times DVD R discs work in many manufacturers DVD players and drives when the disc is finalized This finalizing process locks in the contents and adds information to let other DVD devices recognize the disc as a DVD Video disc Check with the product manufacturer for DVD R compatibility Depending upon the recording method and the particular DVD player drive playback of DVD RW media is possible Only DVD playback devices that are specifically compatible with DVD RW recognize this type of media Look for the RW compatible logo on all playback devices Note Damaged or dirty DVD R RW and CD R RW discs may fail to play back Also dirt smears or condensation on the player s lens may also cause faulty playback A disc with one or more of the following logos is playable on the PRV 9000 me OE R RW VIDEO die a d ic a dist COMPACT diS ISE DIGITAL VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO USE d E Note The RW compatibility symbol RW indicates that the device recognizes material recorded on a DVD RW VR formatted disc The PRV 9000 records to DVD media only CD R and CD RW can be read but not written to Other formats such as DVD RAM DVD ROM CD ROM SACD and Photo CD are incompatible with
112. m your selection Initial Setuy Tirer Ret Canmot we tine recording fasic kulo Channel Setting Lt Antenna de because clack isn t set Tuner Ima CH Setting key Screen Video VOR Plust CH Setting Ir Hext Screen Video Inf Or iiano 2 un tho recorder ae Audio at Lan ise setus ho dist Advanced ke FILL to select then press or ERTER Weg Mier Set ie Den Wiet pietet 4 Highlight Tuner from the Initial Setup menu by using the joystick an pratar par Lal pit CSET 5 Select Auto Channel Setting from the Tuner submenu 6 Select Antenna or Cable to automatically begin scanning for stations To cancel the Channel Search at any time press ENTER 29 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Initial Setup Dale Auta Channel Setting Ram CH Setting O Antena fable Video VER Plust CH Selting Video In Out badio In Please valt a nomat Note to fine tune individual stations channels use the Manual CH Setting feature discussed in the following section of this manual Set Channels Manually amp Channel Skipping The PRV 9000 has a built in TV tuner for recording programs off the air Use the Auto Channel Setting feature to tune in to your available television stations and the Channel Skip function to ignore channels without stations The maximum number of settings stored in the PRV 9000 is 192 channels 1 Press SETUP to access the menu Highlight
113. me on the television TV CHANNEL Use to scroll through the active TV stations Return to Default Factory Settings During certain situations you may wish to return the recorder to the factory default settings An example is if a Content Parental Lock password is entered in error or if it is forgotten resetting the recorder erases the current password 33 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Follow the directions below to restore default settings 1 Power ON the recorder Remove any discs left in the tray Close the tray Hold down the STOP button on the recorder s front panel Press the STANDBY ON button front panel D m e VN Continue holding down the STOP button until the display on the front panel clears The display shows only placeholders for the time 7 Power ON the recorder and operate as normal All settings have returned to the default factory settings 4 2 Using the Built in TV Tuner 4 2 1 4 2 2 Changing TV Channels To change the channel when a disc is not playing use the number pad or the CHANNEL button on the remote or use the SMART JOG on the front panel Note Channels programmed through the antenna are numbered 2 through 69 and cable channels are numbered 2 through 125 Remote Control Number Pad Input the channel then press ENTER Ex Select Channel 4 Press the digit 4 then press ENTER Select Channel 39 Press the digit 3 then the digit 9 Pre
114. mory1 Memory2 or Memory3 User the joystick to highlight Detailed Settings Select the picture quality to be adjusted Prog Motion adjusts motion and still picture quality when using progressive scans only setting available when using DV IN OUT 3 D Y C adjusts brightness color separation Detail adjusts how sharp edges appear White AGC automatically adjusts white level 120 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions White Level adjusts intensity of white s Black Level adjusts intensity of black Hue adjusts overall balance between red and green Chroma Level adjust how rich colors appear 9 Move the joystick left right to adjust the current picture quality 10 Press ENTER to lock in the new picture quality 11 Repeat steps 8 through 10 until all changes are locked in 12 Press SETUP to register the settings and exit the menu Note To see more of the picture during adjustments select a setting and press ENTER 10 4 3 Set Noise Reduction for Recording To improve the recorded picture quality change both the brightness and the color noise reduction levels Use the Preview feature to see how adjustments effect recordings Follow the instructions below to adjust the noise level for recordings 1 St w w 8 9 STOP any disc playback on the recorder Must be an unfinalized recordable disc Press SETUP to access the menu Use the joystick
115. mp Scan Set to Auto to record broadcast programs The recorder synchronizes the recording setting to the initial broadcast setting Note With the Auto setting aspect ratios are locked from the recording starting point till the end of that session The recorder uses one of two processes when displaying a still frame or field from a DVD disc The default Auto setting automatically chooses the best setting for each image Frame produces a sharp image but may have some jitter Field produces a stable image with little jitter but not as sharp an image as a frame Video In Out Settings Video In Out provides settings for the following options Component default Interfaced DV Link default Auto Use this setting only when connecting a display device using the recorder s component video port If the display device supports progressive scan component video set Progressive for the highest quality picture Leave the setting at nterface for all other devices On the Auto Progressive setting 16 9 aspect ratios play with progressive scan turned ON while 4 3 aspect ratios turn this scan method OFF Switching to Progressive when the display device does not support the function causes the picture to fail From the front panel hold down the PAUSE button and press FL DIMMER This combination sets the recorder s video output to the 104 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions defaul
116. n is active The Timer Recording program appears on screen with 8 entry lines available Make your changes to one or more line entries Press SETUP to exit the menu Set the recorder to Standby prior to the next timer recording selection 6 1 5 Extenda Timer Recording in Progress Follow the directions below to adjust the stopping point of a timer recording session after the program begins recording 1 Press and hold the REC button for approximately three seconds The timer program appears on screen Press REC to extend the recording session by 30 minutes Continue pressing REC to extend the recording session Each button press equals an additional 30 minutes with a maximum recording time up to six hours depending upon your media format and the recording mode Wait three seconds while the recorder registers the changes and automatically closes the menu I Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 6 1 6 Stop a Timer Recording in Progress To stop a timer program already in progress follow the instructions below 1 Press and hold the REC button for approximately three seconds When the indicator turns off the program is cancelled but recording continues 2 Press Stop to end the recording session lt may require as much as 30 seconds to stop the recording process Approximately two minutes before a timer program begins the recorder s power automatically switches ON Pressing Standby ON dur
117. nd other rights owners copyright protection technology to guard against illegal or unauthorized use Audio and video recordings using this recorder are for personal use only 48 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 9 Initializing a Disc When recording to a DVD R disc set the mode to Video For DVD RW discs the default is VR mode but can be switched to Video mode Change the mode from the Disc Setup menu Note Changing the mode on a DVD RW disc erases all existing material from the disc The following directions refer to DVD RW media but apply to DVD R discs as well when choosing Video in step 3 1 Press SETUP to access the Setup menu 2 Highlight Disc Setup to reveal the Disc Setup menu by using the joystick 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection 4 Highlight Initialize from the Disc Setup menu by using the joystick 5 Choose the appropriate mode from the submenu Video mode VR mode default Use the joystick to highlight Start from the submenu 7 Press ENTER to begin initializing the disc The initialization process may take up to one minute to complete 4 10 Initializing Recording Modes The PRV 9000 and the recordable media must have compatible formats If the disc is formatted to Video mode then the recorder must be set to Video mode before beginning a recording session If the disc is a VR mode DVD RW then the recorder must be set to VR mode Joystick ENTER Disc Set
118. ndby before timer recording is scheduled to begin The timer indicator on the recorder s front panel lights when the unit is switched to Standby A blinking light indicates that the disc is un recordable or that no disc has been loaded Note Timer recording fails if the recorder is left ON rather than in Standby Audio is recorded according to the settings on the TV or other display device Stereo Mono or SAP Select the audio using the Audio button before switching the recorder to Standby If Optimize Disc is active ON during a timer recording the PRV 9000 adjusts the recording quality to fit as much of the sequence as possible on to the disc However if the timer entry is still too long for the available disc space the Time Over message appears If a timer entry overlaps another entry the message Duplicate appears next to the entry 6 1 1 Disc Timer Recording The Disc Timer feature allows up to eight recording entries to be saved to the disc rather than to the recorder This function is convenient for storing consecutive weekly episodes on to a single DVD RW disc VR format 12 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Because the Timer is stored on the disc the recording program activates automatically every time the disc is loaded in to the recorder Follow the directions below to prepare a disc for storing a timer recording program If the disc is already prepared for disc timer recording skip to Pr
119. necessary Additional instructions below Press REC MODE again to set the mode and dismiss the menu A production preview option is available on this submenu 1 2 Select the PREVIEW menu button to activate an on screen display of how the material will appear after recording Adjust the picture quality and or recording time as needed Refer to Chapter 7 EDITING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS and Chapter 10 DISC SETUP MENU for more information Press ENTER to accept the displayed settings Unless changes are sent to the recorder the settings are automatically saved after a few seconds and the menu disappears Note For additional information about Video mode refer and to an earlier section in this chapter 4 8 2 Video Mode Recording and to Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION section 1 4 2 Video Mode 51 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 10 3 Setting the Recording Mode from the Front Panel Instructions in this manual are primarily for controlling the recorder through the remote control However the steps below provide directions for using the front panel to set the recording mode on the PRV 9000 1 Press FUNCTION until REC MODE appears in the window 2 Turn the Smart Jog dial to scroll through recording mode options Video Mode V1 high quality or V2 standard VR Mode SP standard or MN manual Note If selecting MN press FUNCTION again and turn the SMART JOG dial to select a rate level 3
120. neer sound vision soul 2 a y PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Erase a Title from the Title List Menu Before a disc is finalized titles recorded on the disc may be erased Follow the directions below to erase a title from a recorded disc 1 Press STOP if a disc is playing Press TOP MENU or MENU to display the Title List Press ERASE and skip to step 4 if there is only one title on the disc scroll to Erase Title in the Title List menu Use the joystick to choose the title to be erased Press ENTER to erase the title and update the Title List Press TOP MENU or MENU again to exit the Title List 101 Pioneer sound vision soul 9 0 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions INITIAL SETUP MENU Use the Initial Setup menu to set various recorder options for sound picture language and other features Some settings may only be changed when the recorder is stopped while other options are unaffected by recorder activity Settings that require a stopped disc are shown with an outline in the Initial Setup menu Note The Setup menu screen closes automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity SETUP ENTER Joystick To access the Initial Setup menu follow the directions below 1 ao p es 2 W 9 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control Use the joystick to scroll down to Initial Setup on this menu Press ENTER to access the Initial Setup menu Use the joystick to scroll through the sub menu and r
121. nothing from the original material However any portion of material deleted from the original source is lost from both the original disc and the Playlist Erasures of over one minute in duration dependent upon recording levels increase the recording time available on the disc Available recording time is unaffected when parts removed are less than one minute in duration To delete or erase a portion from the Original content or from a Playlist follow the directions below 1 2 3 4 Gi Press DISCNAVI to access the menu Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary Select Erase Part from the menu Use the PLAY PAUSE and CM SKIP buttons as well as the jog dial to locate the start point of the segment part to be removed Press ENTER to confirm the start point for the unnecessary segment Use the PLAY PAUSE and CM SKIP buttons as well as the jog dial to locate the end point of the segment part to be removed Press ENTER to confirm the end point for the unnecessary segment Jump between the start and end points to fine tune the selection if necessary Note When erasing content from the Original material segments less than five seconds in duration are unavailable for deletion Select Preview to verify the part to be removed before continuing The selected segment plays in the end point window Previews begin three seconds prior to the start point and stop three seconds after the end point Select OK to eras
122. nrrnnrrnrrerrnne 34 4 2 3 Displaying Program Titles amp Channel Call Letters rrrrrrrnrrrnrrnrnroranrrnnrrrnnrnnnnnn 35 Ao FANN 36 4 3 1 Video Mode Playback Control 37 4 3 2 VR Mode Playback Control 37 4 3 3 CD and Video CD Playback Control 38 4 4 NAVIGATING Uugcg 38 441 DVD Video NAVNGA Na 39 442 DVD RRW NEVGAIO Nurse daler de 39 4 4 3 CD and Video CD Navigation rrranrnnnrnranrernnrrrnnrnraneranernnnrnnnrnranennnennnnennnennnaenneene 40 4 44 DVD Video Menu Navigation n0nnannannannennnnnennnnnennnnnnronnnnrnnnnrrnnrrrrnrrerrnrrerenennne 40 4 4 5 Video CD Menu Navigation rronnnnnnoranrrnnnnranrennnrrnnnnnnnnnranennnnnnanennnennnnenneenrasennse nn 40 e SONNI 41 4 6 SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK rennnrnnnrennnrnranennnrnnanennnernnnernnrnnanennnennannnnnennnsennnennanennsennannnnsennnenn 42 4 7 FRAME ADVANCE FRAME REVERSE PLAYBACK cc0sccceeceeseeseceeeeeeaececeeeeeeceteeeeseeeseeeeaeess 43 AiO RECORDING OPTIONS Lapeer aaceerenseceteceierentasee 44 48 1 RIE REN 45 4 8 2 Video Mode Recording EE 46 4 8 3 TV Audio Channel Recording cccccccccseccseecceeeeeeeeseeeeseeeseeecsuseseeeseeeseeesaneeaes 47 4 8 4 Video Recording RESTNCNONS Lupen Gees 48 4 8 5 Content Protection for Recordable Media CHDHM 48 4 8 6 Copyright Guideline rrranonnnnrnanonanennnnennnnnranennnnnnannnanennnnennnnnnanenanennanenanennanennnne 48 4 9 INITIALIZING A DISC 00 0 cece cece cecccc cece eeccceeece cece c
123. nt Video Out 13 223 Connect to an AV EEEINEEsestgeegedegeedE ege Geet seed 14 2 2 4 Connect to Other A V Sources Satellite Cable ccc ceccceeceeeeeaeeeseeeeeeees 16 2 3 ALTERNATIVE CONNECTIONS IERONTRDANEL 17 2 3 1 Connecting a VCR or an Analog Camcorder 18 2 3 2 Connecting a Digital Camcorder rrrnnrrnannnnnrnnnnrvnnrnvanennnernnnennnennnnnnnnennannnnnennnene 18 3 CONTROLS REMOTE amp PANEL AND DISPLAYS rrnnnrrnnernnnennnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnennn 20 A GETHING SIARTED ar 24 MAL EP 24 siye Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 1 1 GettbeCock cccccccccseeceeeeceeeeea cece eecea ceca eessesesaeeseeeseeesseeesaeeseuesseeeseneeses 24 4 1 2 Set the TV Aspect Ratio rarrranrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnrnnnrnnnrnnnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnennnnennnennnenneen 26 4 1 3 Set the Digital Audio Output 27 4 1 4 Auto TunetheChannels 29 4 1 5 Set Channels Manually amp Channel Skipping 00nnaannannannnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnna 30 4 1 6 Assign Guide Channels for VCR PIUS rrrrarennnrrnnnrrrnnrnvanennnnnnanennnnnnnnennannnanennnene 31 4 1 7 Set the Remote to Control a TIVE 32 Zu E Addlonal SENGS ae 33 4 1 9 Return to Default Factory Settings rrrrarrnnnrrranarnnnnranernnnrranernnrnnnnrnnarnranennnennn 33 4 2 USING THE BUILT IN TY TUNER EE 34 4 2 1 Changing TV ENT E 34 4 2 2 Changing Audio Channels nannnannennnannnnnnnnnnnnnrnnrrnnrrnnrnnrnnrrnrrsnrnnrr
124. o resume standard playback 42 Pioneer sound vision soul 4 7 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions From the Front Panel To use the buttons on the front of the recorder follow the directions below 1 2 3 Begin playback of a disc Press the FUNCTION button until STEP appears on the display Turn the Jog dial to start slow motion playback Forward motion turn clockwise Reverse motion turn counter clockwise Refer to the on screen display for scanning speed and adjust accordingly Press PLAY to resume standard playback Normal playback may automatically resume when reaching a new chapter Test the disc for this function before playing the material in a professional setting Frame Advance Frame Reverse Playback After pausing playback of a DVD or Video CD disc use the Jog dial to control the frame by frame advance Frame reverse is also possible on DVD media however the picture quality may degrade From the Remote Control To view a video segment or disc frame by frame follow the directions below 1 2 4 Begin playing a disc Press the JOG MODE button The Jog mode indicator lights Turn the Jog dial to advance reverse frame by frame Forward frame turn clockwise Reverse frame turn counter clockwise Press PLAY to resume standard playback Note Pressing the JOG MODE button again turns OFF the feature but playback defaults to either forward or reverse scanning rather t
125. odern movie theaters DTS DTS Digital Theater System is a surround sound system similar in quality to Dolby Digital Dynamic Range The difference between the softest and the loudest sounds possible in an audio signal without distortion or white noise Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a wide dynamic range thus are popular in move theaters MPEG Audio MPEG is an audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD discs The PRV 9000 can convert MPEG audio to the CPM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV amplifiers See also PCM MPEG Video MPEG video format is used for Video CDs and DVDs Video CD uses the older MPEG 1 standard while DVD uses the higher quality MPEG 2 standard Optical Digital Output A port or jack that carries digital audio signals as light pulses The special optical cord may be purchased from most audio dealers PCM Pulse Code Modulation PCM is the most common system of encoding digital audio on to CDs and DAT sources PCM provides excellent quality but requires excessive amounts of data when compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG Audio For compatibility with digital audio recorders CD MD and DAT and AV amplifiers with digital inputs the PRV 9000 can convert Dolby Digital and MPEG Audio in to PCM See also Digital Audio PBC PlayBack Control 131 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions PBC is a system to navigate a Video CD through on
126. ogram A Disc Timer Recording in the instructions below Note Before programming for disc timer set the disc to VR format Prepare Media for Disc Timer Programming 1 oS p e w Load a recordable disc in to the recorder If loading an unformatted DVD RW disc it is automatically formatted as a VR disc This process requires approximately 40 seconds Press SETUP to display the Setup menu If disc timer recording is active the first menu item is Disc Timer Rec Highlight Disc Setup from the Setup menu by using the joystick Confirm that Basic is highlighted Use the joystick to move to Disc Timer Rec on the Basic submenu Set Disc Timer Rec to ON Use the joystick to highlight ON then press ENTER Note Ejecting the disc before programming at least one complete entry causes the Disc Timer Rec option to revert automatically to OFF Press SETUP to exit the Disc Setup menu Program A Disc Timer Recording 1 Load a recordable disc in to the recorder If loading an unformatted DVD RW disc it is automatically formatted as a VR disc This process requires approximately 40 seconds Press SETUP to display the Setup menu If disc timer recording is active the first menu item is Disc Timer Rec Confirm that Disc Timer Rec is highlighted on the menu Press ENTER to access the Disc Timer Rec menu The Timer Recording program appears on screen with 8 entry lines available Select an entry line by moving the joystick down u
127. ol corresponds to it s own recorder set each recorder remote control pair to a different ID 113 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions The PRV 9000 has three recorder IDs available Recorder1 Recorder2 and Recorder 3 When set to Recorder2 or Recorder3 the remote control mode appears on the front panel Note Setting the ID on the recorder locks out the remote control until the remote s ID is changed to match the recorder Follow the directions below to change the setting on the remote control 1 2 3 Press and hold the RETURN button Press the number that corresponds to the recorder ID 1 2 or 3 Verify that the JOG MODE Indicator lights This indicator lights when the remote control ID is changed Confirm that the remote control number displayed on the front panel matches the recorder ID Check this number if the remote fails to control the recorder If using a single recorder in a room this function is unnecessary 114 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 10 Disc SETUP MENU Use the Disc Setup menu to set various disc options for disc format disc lock and timer recording programs Some settings may only be changed when the disc is stopped Settings that require a stopped disc are shown with an outline in the Initial Setup menu Note The Setup menu screen closes automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity ENTER Joystick To access the Dis
128. on the Dual Mono Recording setting Dual Mono Recording 105 Pioneer sound vision soul 9 1 6 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions When recording a dual mono signal in Video or VR level MN32 does not apply if recording through the DV input mode from an external source record either the L left or R right audio channel Using VR mode with the level set to something other than MN32 causes both channels to record thus supporting channel switching during playback DV Input If the camcorder uses 32kHz 12 bit sound when connected to the recorder s DV IN OUT port on the front panel this option must be set The default setting is Stereo Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio real time sound and overdubbing after shooting a scene The Stereo setting selects the track recorded while shooting Stereo2 uses the overdubbed sound track Tuner Audio Level If the audio from the display device s built in tuner seems louder than the volume during disc playback adjust this setting to Minimum However the default setting is the standard volume Audio Out Settings Audio Out provides settings for the following options Digital default ON s Dolby Digital default Dolby Digital DTS default OFF 96KHZ PCM default 96kHz to 48kHz MPEG default MPEG to PCM Audio DRC default OFF Digital Out Unless there is a specific need for this feature to be turned OFF leave the setting
129. on the recorder s front panel lights when the unit is switched to Standby A blinking light indicates that the disc is un recordable or that no disc has been loaded Note Timer recording fails if the recorder is left ON rather than in Standby Another option is to use the VCR Plus feature to program a timer recording For additional information on this feature refer to Chapter 6 RECORDING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS section 6 2 VCR Plus Program System 74 Pioneer sound vision soul 6 1 2 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Use a Disc With a Disc Timer Program 1 Load the disc with a disc timer program in to the unit RESERVED appears in the display panel while the Disc Timer Rec option automatically switches to ON 2 Switch the recorder to Standby Turn OFF a Disc Timer Program 1 Press SETUP to display the Setup menu If disc timer recording is active the first menu item is Disc Timer Rec 2 Highlight Disc Setup from the Setup menu 3 Set Disc Timer Rec to OFF from the Basic menu 4 Press SETUP to exit the Disc Setup menu Disc timer recordings become active when a disc with at least one disc timer program is loaded in to the recorder Disc timer programs also become active when the Disc Timer Rec option is set to ON When a disc timer program activates any standard timer recording setting are turned OFF Ejecting the disc or changing the Disc Timer Rec option to OFF activates the standard timer program s
130. on the remote control To add a pause between List entries press the PAUSE button instead of a number button then press ENTER to add the pause If there is already a number in that space all entries after that point are forced down one step in the List Add pauses anywhere except as the first step or the last step in a Program List After a pause press PLAY to continue playback To delete an entry from the Program List position the cursor over the entry then press CLEAR All following entries move back by one step To delete a Program List stop the disc playback then press CLEAR Unless the Program List is stored in the recorder s memory the List is also erased when the disc is removed or the recorder s power is turned OFF standby mode To insert an entry within a Program List position the cursor over the desired slot and enter the title chapter track Press ENTER to store the entry and to force all following entries to advance by one step To cancel a playing Program List without stopping the disc playback press CLEAR The disc continues playing from the current sequence To add a currently playing title chapter track to the Program List press SHIFT then hold down the PROGRAM button for at least two seconds If a Program 68 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions List is present then the recorder creates a new list with the current sequence as the first entry To delete a stored Program List for a CD
131. or an image from a chapter within a title as a visual reminder of that portion of the disc contents Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 1 1 2 Recording The following points summarize the recording functions Program up to 8 Timed Recordings Program the PRV 9000 to record up to eight events up to a month in advance using the VCR Plus system In addition to recording single programs you can specify daily or weekly recordings too One Touch Recording Use the one touch recording feature to start a 30 minute recording block immediately The recording time is extended another 30 minutes each time the one touch button is pressed Disc Timer Recording VR mode Instead of storing a timer program in the recorder s memory program a disc for a timed recording The timer is automatically set when the disc is loaded This is a great function for recording a regular weekly program on a single disc Optimized Recording VR mode Optimized recording adjusts the playback quality recording time automatically if a timer recording is too long for the available disc space High Quality 16 bit Linear PCM Audio When using one of the high quality settings in VR mode the audio is recorded in the uncompressed 16 bit Linear PCM format This format delivers clear audio to accompany the high picture quality Picture Quality Adjustments During playback or recording you can adjust various quality settings to improve the
132. or more scrambled channels please refer to the following section 1 Connect RF cables as shown with the antenna cable line connected to the PRV 9000 Connect the recorder s Audio Output 2 to the TV s audio input using a stereo audio cable not supplied Connect the recorder s Video Output 2 to the TV s video input using a BNC cable not supplied Connect audio video outputs from the cable box satellite tuner to the recorder s INPUT 2 AUTO REC posts using a stereo audio cable and a BNC video cable respectively enables watching recording scrambled television broadcasts TY VHF UHF IN W VHF UHF OUT fan e CE Satellite receiver AN VHF UHF INPUT AUDIO VIDEO 2 AUTO REC OUT la LE IN E Antenna cable TV wall outlet The diagram shows standard video connections As an alternative you can use the S Video or Component Video BNC connections if available The PRV 9000 provides a Cable TV Input for recording programs from cable Please refer to your cable box instructions for any additional configuration information Note For high quality playback send audio and video signals through an AV receiver 16 Pioneer sound vision soul 2 3 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Alternate Method to Connect Cable or Satellite If the cable box or satellite receiver provides six or more scrambled channels refer to the following diagram for assistance 1 Connect R
133. ord from digital camcorders 1 Connect the external component to the recorder Refer to the chapter on Connections for port information 2 Power up both devices 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to scroll through input ports Input Port On Screen Display Built in Tuner Channel number INPUT 1 L1 S Video INPUT 2 AUTO REC L2 BNC INPUT 3 front panel L3 DV IN OUT DV 4 Leave the selection highlighted 83 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 5 Begin recording When recording from DV In Out the recorder automatically pauses recording if the signal is missing or interrupted For example the recorder pauses during blank sections of a digital camcorder tape Check the Audio In settings for External Audio Dual Mono Recording and DV Input when recording any sequence Often audio errors are traced to incorrect Audio In settings rather than to a failure of the device Note If the source material is copy guarded the recorder ignores the request 6 3 2 Record From A Digital Camcorder Before recording from a digital camcorder set the audio input for the DV IN OUT Use the recorder s remote to control both devices Refer to the following information when recording from a digital camcorder source signal must be in the DVS SD format verify that your camcorder accepts commands from the recorder s remote a PRV 9000 DVD recorder cannot control a second PRV 9000 added with a DV cable
134. order to the standby mode 9 Press STANDBY ON again to power ON the recorder 4 1 3 Set the Digital Audio Output When operating the PRV 9000 with an AV amplifier receiver for full surround sound set the recorder to output digital audio signals that match the receiver If you are unsure of the required signals refer to the owner s manual for the AV amplifier receiver 217 Pioneer SOUNA VISION SOUI 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Press SETUP to access the menu Highlight Initial Setup from the main menu Use the joystick to highlight the option Press ENTER to confirm your selection Camat we timer recerding Timer Rec Lamiot 56 Ip recerding because clock lant set Initial Setup ri S recorder lise Setup ho dist E TILLIT to select ta e S up the Ge I Vico Mit picture qual ity then press Lal or ERTER EE ien Ga E Highlight Audio Out from the Initial Setup menu by using the joystick Select Dolby Digital Out from the Audio Out submenu Options appear to the right with the current setting marked square Set the option to Dolby Digital PCM unless your receiver has a built in Dolby Digital decoder If your receiver has this decoder set the option to Dolby Digital Press ENTER to confirm your selection The cursor moves back to the previous submenu Select DTS Out from the submenu by using the joystick Verify that the DTS op
135. order when I use the DV IN OUT port The cable may be loose or disconnected Check the cable seating Disconnect then reconnect the cable to clear any interference Stop the disc in the recorder then restart playback Verify that only one digital camcorder is connected to the recorder Switch OFF both the camera and the recorder then power up together Recording Audio Video through the DV port from CDs Video CDs the built in TV tuner or an external component is unsupported Verify that the source material is not copy protected or copy once protected 20 What do I do to control my camcorder using the PRV 9000 s remote Some camcorders are not compatible with this remote Check with the camcorder manufacturer for details 21 Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player Generally DVD R and DVD RW discs recorded in Video mode are playable on many manufacturers players but the media must be finalized first This process fixes the contents thus making the material readable to various players as DVD Video discs DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable on some players Check with the player s manufacturer for compatibility information Note The RW compatibility symbol RW indicates that the device recognizes material recorded on a DVD RW VR formatted disc 22 Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape No When editing a video tape you need one video deck to play the Original tape
136. orward scanning and counter clockwise for backward scanning The scanning speed displays on the screen Sound is suppressed during DVD and Video CD scans but is audible when scanning an Audio CD To resume standard playback press the PLAY button Smart Joa Jog Dial FUNCTION Normal playback may automatically resume when reaching a new chapter Test the disc for this function before playing the material in a professional setting DVD Scanning with remote control CD Scanning with remote control Reverse play Forward play Reverse Reverse Note SCAN 4 is only available on VR mode DVD RW discs 41 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 6 Slow Motion Playback After pausing playback of a DVD or Video CD disc use the Jog dial to control the direction and speed of slow motion playback The direction and speed is shown on the display The picture quality is reduced during slow motion viewing Jog Dial Belle Slow Motion Speeds Reverse Forward Note Video CD only supports forward slow motion From the Remote Control To view a video segment or disc in slow motion follow the directions below 1 Begin playback of a disc 2 Press the PAUSE button 3 Turn the Jog dial to start slow motion playback Forward motion turn clockwise Reverse motion turn counter clockwise 4 Verify the selected direction and speed is shown on the display 5 Press PLAY t
137. ound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 8 0 TITLE LIST MENU When working in Video format DVD R or DVD RW media use the Title List menu to play name and erase titles or to capture material from a camcorder connected to the front panel DVD IN OUT port However once the disc is finalized the Title List menu limits the options to playing titles Joa Dial Bites Ep PLAYLIST 8 1 Access the Title List Menu To access the Title List menu follow the directions below 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU to display the Title List If the disc is not finalized the menu provides multiple functions If the disc is finalized the menu provides a list of titles to play 2 Use the joystick to move around the screen and highlight selections 3 Press ENTER to activate the highlighted option 4 Press TOP MENU or MENU again to exit the Title List Other controls for the Title List are shown at the bottom of the screen Play a Title from the Title List Menu To play a title from this menu follow the directions below 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU to display the Title List If the disc is not finalized the menu provides multiple functions If the disc is finalized the menu provides a list of titles to play 99 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 2 Use the joystick to highlight a title 3 Press ENTER to play the highlighted title Name a Title from the Title List Menu To name a title
138. p Use the joystick to access an entry line 73 Pioneer sound vision soul le 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Begin entering information for the timer recording s Move the joystick left right to move the cursor left right Move the joystick up down to scroll through options within that line Press ENTER to retain the program information Press CLEAR to erase the current entry Select a date up to one month in advance or choose a daily or weekly option Set the recording Start time Set the recording Stop time Choose the channel CH to be recorded Channel 2 through 69 Channel 1 through 125 for antenna reception channels Channel 1 through 125 for cable reception channels From an external output Set the recording mode VR disc format SP standard recording equivalent to level 21 VR disc format MN manual recording level 1 through 32 VR disc format DV input any setting other than MN 1 through MN 8 Video disc format set to SP V1 and V2 is unavailable then press the REC MODE button afterwards to se the recording mode Press ENTER to save each entry line Activate the Confirm option to check required disc space if necessary See the following section for details Press SETUP to exit the menu once all disc timer sessions are entered Switch to Standby before timer recordings are scheduled to begin The timer indicator
139. peed and direction 6 RETURN steps back to the previous menu screen 7 CM SKIP moves 30 seconds forward on the disc length of a typical broadcast commercial 8 PAUSE Pauses playback or recording 9 REC record starts recording press repeatedly to set recording time 10 PREV amp NEXT track or chapter skip displays previous next menu page 11 REC MODE switches record modes between SP and MN for VR format discs or between V1 and V2 for Video format discs 12 PLUS CODE press to enter a programming number for timer recordings 13 Number buttons 14 PROGRAM REPEAT A B ANGLE SHIFT press Shift first to access functions printed in green refer to chapter 5 for details 15 TV Controls to control the TV Input Select Channels and Volume 16 OPEN CLOSE tray 17 NAVI MARK to select a thumbnail image for the current title from within the DISCNAVI menu 18 SETUP press to reveal the Setup menu 19 DISCNAVI press to reveal the Discnavi menu 20 EDIT to access the edit function from within the Discnavi or Title List menu 21 ENTER Joystick use the joystick to navigate on screen menus press Enter to select the highlighted option 22 JOG MODE button indicator toggles Jog dial between scanning and frame advance 23 PLAY starts playback 24 STOP halts playback recording 25 CHANNEL CHANNEL changes the channel for the built in TV tuner 26 SEARCH MODE
140. picture For example to copy an old video tape to DVD optimize the picture quality before transferring it to disc Manual Level Recording VR mode While the standard mode allows up to two hours of recording to a disc using the manual mode allows the picture quality to be adjusted down to add recording time There are a total of 32 recording rates with the lowest picture quality giving up to 8 hours of recording time per disc Auto Recording from Satellite Receiver or Other Set Top Systems Connecting a satellite receiver or a set top box to the recorder s Line 2 Auto Rec inputs provide automatic starts and stops synchronized to the timer settings on the receiver or the set top box 1 1 3 Video Input Output The PRV 9000 has a built in DV Digital Video input output jack for directly connecting a digital video camera to the unit Simply transfer the footage to the unit and edit your video DVD content may also be transferred back to the DV camera Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 1 1 4 Editing The following points summarize the editing functions Safe Non Destructive Editing VR mode When editing a DVD RW disc the original content on the disc is left untouched The edited version Playlist content points to your selected areas on the original disc content Chapter Marking VR mode Use the chapter marks that were automatically inserted during recording for edits Add Move and Delete Parts
141. pported use the recorder s remote buttons STOP PLAY PAUSE and jog dial to control the camcorder 9 Press ENTER to begin recording Note Pressing the DISCNAVI or RETURN buttons while recording does not exit the DV Recording men screen If the signal to the recorder is interrupted the recording pauses Recording is also paused if the recorder detects a copy protected signal Recording continues when the copy protected sequence ends To pause of stop the recording select Rec Pause or Rec Stop from the menu The camcorder continues to play back the tape but the recorder responds to the menu selection If the recording is re started after stopping the camcorder the recorder may miss the first few seconds of the sequence Use the PAUSE button on the camcorder until the recorder is active so that the entire sequence is captured Recording begins automatically when the camcorder s PAUSE button is released When recording in Video mode the final recorded frame may stay on screen a few seconds after pressing the Rec Stop Record From a Satellite Tuner To connect a satellite tuner or other kind of set top box to the PRV 9000 use the recorder s INPUT 2 AUTO REC BNC port Recording can start and stop automatically If the satellite tuner provides a timer recording option For devices without a built in recording timer add an external timer After programming an auto start recording the PRV 9000 begins recording as soon as a Si
142. pter for assistance if necessary Use the joystick to highlight Other from the language list This option appears under DVD Menu Language Audio Language and Subtitle Language submenus Press ENTER to confirm your selection Scroll to the appropriate language or use the number pad to select the number corresponding to that language For language options refer to the Language Chart in Chapter 11 Press ENTER to confirm the language selection and exit the menu 9 2 Advanced Settings The Initial Setup menu provides advanced setting in a submenu The submenu offers the following advanced setting Content Lock a k a Parental Lock default Level 8 On Screen Display default ON Angle Indicator default ON Frame Search default OFF Navi Mark default 0 seconds Start Rec on DVD R default Manual press twice 110 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Chapter Interval default 3 minutes Remote Control Set default Recorder 9 2 1 Content Lock a k a Parental Lock Some DVD Video discs provide a content or parental lock for mature viewing material Level 8 is the most permissible level with Level 1 being the most restrictive If the recorder is set to a more restrictive level than the disc level the recorder asks for a password before playing the disc There is no default password Refer to the next section to add a password Add Change the Lock
143. r 3D YC compensates for misalignments of brightness Y and color C components 7 Use the joystick to adjust the select picture quality setting 8 Press ENTER to lock in the change s 9 Press SETUP to register the settings and exit the menu Note To see more of the picture during adjustments select a setting and press ENTER 123 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This section provides the following general information e Installation and moving hints e On screen messages e Language Code list e Disc handling guidelines e Disc formats e Screen sizes e General Maintenance Issues e General specifications e Brief glossary 11 1 Installation amp Moving Hints Please use the following guidelines when installing the PRV 9000 Use in a well ventilated room Place on a solid flat level surface Avoid exposing to high temperatures humidity or direct sunlight Install in a relatively dust free smoke free environment as possible Locate away from the top of other equipment such as amplifiers or other components that become hot Move away from televisions or monitors if experiencing signal interference Avoid covering with a cloth or other material that may prevent proper cooling Verify that all four supports under the unit are touching the mounting surface To move the recorder follow the directions below 1 Remove the disc from the recorder if present
144. ram List then the recorder creates a Chapter Program List Note All chapters in a Program List must be within the same title To delete a stored Program List for a DVD access the program menu press SHIFT then PROGRAM and change the Program Memory option to OFF A Program List may have up to 24 entries The PRV 9000 stores up to 24 Program Lists in the recorder s memory CD Program List The Program Memory retains Program Lists for a maximum of 24 discs with each List containing up to 24 entries The directions below provide step by step instructions to create a Program List for a CD or Video CD disc 67 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 1 Place a disc in the recorder The disc may be playing paused or stopped Ifthe disc is playing the picture appears in the lower right corner of the screen 2 Press SHIFT on the remote control 3 Press PROGRAM 7 on the number pad 4 Enter the track number for this Program List For track press 8 on the number pad then press Enter For track 16 press 1 and 6 then press Enter 5 Press ENTER after each complete track number 6 Continue entering all sequences for this List Program Play Track Track Total 10 GIEL Bhi GCEKE HREF Praman Tatal O ie 7 Press PLAY to begin playback of the Program List tracks To play the List at a later time press SHIFT then PROGRAM to exit the menu To view the Program List press SHIFT then PROGRAM
145. ram in VCR Plus codes while the recorder is powered OFF Standby mode follow the directions below 1 Press the PLUSCODE button The front panel displays the current recording mode and prompts the user to enter a code 2 Input the number using the number pad on the remote control To erase the last digit entered press CLEAR b SP Plustodex P 2008 81 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 3 Press ENTER to register the code The display shows the timer settings Date gt Start Time gt End Time gt Recording Mode Channel If CODE ERROR appears on the display check the PlusCode and return to step 1 above s If CANNOT RECORD appears on the display the PlusCode is correct However there may be another reason for the failure such as a previous timer program set for that time period 6 3 Record From an External Input The PRV 9000 accepts input from external components satellite tuners and DV output devices The following sections address each input device ENTER Joystick PLAYLIST fielchddelt Joa Dial RECord INPUT SELECT REC MODE TOP MENU Picture disturbance in the recording may occur in the following situations source component pauses playback source component plays an unrecorded segment power fails in the source device the DV cable is disconnected Although cables are seated properly and the settings are correct the recorder is subject to
146. rk at that point Recording continues until the STOP button is pressed or the disc is full To record to a fixed time length refer to the next section 4 70 6 One Touch Recording or refer to Chapter 6 RECORDING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS section 6 1 Timer Recording 53 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 10 6 One Touch Recording 4 11 The following method is the simplest way to record in 30 minute segments za EK 1 Load a recordable disc in to the unit Unformatted discs require up to one minute to initialize SEH 2 Select the appropriate settings according to the instructions in the previous section Record mode Joystick ENTER Audio channel Audio Recording level REC fe Ce DISPLAY 3 Set the recording time Press REC to begin recording or after emeng i the second press to record to a DVD R disc Pressing the REC button again increases the recording time by 30 minutes Each subsequent TOP MENU continues to increase the recording time in 30 minute increments The maximum recording time IS six hours 4 Confirm that the correct recording time MENU appears on the display Press STOP to discontinue recording at any time Once recording has begun pressing REG again cancels the selected recording time without stopping the current record session When the timed recording is complete the PRV 9000 automatically enters the Standby mode Playing a R
147. rst chapter within this manual the PRV 9000 provides advanced features for pro sumer and professional users This chapter reviews functions and abilities beyond standard operation Skip forward to Chapter 6 to begin operating the recorder Note When playing DVD discs the player or the disc may disallow a particular function If a function is unsupported or disallowed either a Wen player ora Q disc appears on screen 5 1 Disc Searches To locate a certain point or sequence on a disc use one of the Search options A disc can be playing or stopped during any searches The recorder jumps to the specified area of the disc and begins playback Joystick ENTER SEARCH MODE Number Pad Depending upon the disc searches using the menu is possible Press MENU on the remote control to check for this feature SVE Reperder Follow the directions below to initiate a search 1 Press the SEARCH MODE button to initiate a search 2 Continue pressing SEARCH MODE to select an option Title DVD only Chapter Track Time DVD and Video CD only OFF 60 Pioneer sound vision soul 5 2 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 3 Enter the title chapter track number or the time H MM SS Numbers enter from the right to the left thus the first number entered appears on the far right SS then is forced towards the left H field with each number added Title enter the number Title 2 2 Chapter Track
148. s display is also shown when a VR mode disc is Original 2 1 0 0015 loaded TRFA Rate HHT Transfer rate Display off 2 The mark denotes that the contents are scrambled with CPRM security technology Example of CD media On screen data while playing a disc On screen data while a disc is stopped Current track number ABC ch Elapsed track time 7 23 2001 MON 2 32 PM Mono j 00332 EVENING NEWS 7 23 2001 MON 2 32 PM Disc Type Track 8 Dier Total 0142m235 CD L 60332 Track Remain 0 04 10 Track Total 0 07 42 Display off CD 1 0 03 32 Disc Remain 0 3320 Disc Total 10 0 36 52 Number of tracks Display off 57 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Example of Video CD media On screen data while playing a disc On screen data while a disc is stopped e Video CD playing in PBC mode 7 23 2001 MON 2 32 PM EVENING NEWS VIDEC CD PBC 7 23 2001 MON 2 32 PM Disc Type VIDEO CD Display off Track 10 Disc Total Oh51m505 Video CD playing in non PBC mode b Current track number Display off Elapsed disc time I VDEOCD 3 010 7 23 2001 MON 2 32 PM VOEOCD 3 0 1035 Dise Remain 0 41 14 Disc Total K 0 51 50 WEED 3 0 10 Track Time 0 00 24 Track Total 0 04 54 Display off Example of Recording to DVD R or DVD RW media Current title Elapsed recording time I Orginal 2 0 00 15 7 23 2001 MON 2 32 PM EVENING N
149. s for your specific equipment Follow the directions below to specify picture quality settings on a TV tuner or other external inputs 1 STOP any disc playback on the recorder 119 Pioneer sound vision soul D o e W N A 8 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Press SETUP to access the menu Use the joystick to highlight Video Adjust on the Setup menu Press ENTER to confirm your selection Press ENTER to select the first option Picture Creation Use the joystick to scroll left and right to change the preset option The six preset options are as follows s TV Program suitable for general broadcasts VCR suitable for video cassettes LDP suitable for Laserdiscs LDs Memory1 user preset 1 Memory2 user preset 2 Memory user preset 3 Press INPUT SELECT to toggle between the built in TV tuner and the external inputs when if necessary Press ENTER to select the preset and continue with adjustments 10 4 2 Create Personalized Settings There are three user presets available for saving personalized picture quality settings Follow the directions below to create user specific settings 1 et S SE SS SS STOP any disc playback on the recorder Press SETUP to access the menu Use the joystick to highlight Video Adjust on the Setup menu Press ENTER to confirm your selection Press ENTER to select the first option Picture Creation Select one of the three user presets Me
150. screen menus recorded onto the disc An example of a disc using this technology is a karaoke disc where the disc is not normally played from beginning to end Progressive Scan Video Also called non interlaced Video progressive scan is a method of updating all lines in a displayed picture in a single pass The picture is more stable and flicker free unlike an interlaced video image PureCinema Video on a DVD disc may be videotaped material originally shot on video or film footage originally shot on film stock Video source has a frame rate of 30 frames second compared to film with a frame rate of 24 frames second This recorder converts film material to 60 frames second in progressive scan mode PureCinema adjusts the picture quality comparable to a cinema screen To check a sequence for origination videotape or film display the transfer rate Ifa pound sign appears above the transfer rate data then the segment is from a film source Regions DVD only Regions associate discs and players recorders with a particular area of the world This unit only plays discs with compatible region codes The recorder s region code is stamped on the back panel close to the serial number Some discs are compatible with more than one region Sampling Frequency Sampling frequency refers to the rate at which sound is measured when being turned in to digital audio data Higher rates equal better sound quality However more digital information gen
151. skip this step Scroll to the appropriate chapter or title Press PLAY to begin playback 90 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 7 3 3 Create a Name Fora Title TS Names title labels may be up to 64 characters consisting of letters numbers and a limited series of symbols Title names may be associated with the original source or to a Playlist A predetermined name is assigned to the title however pressing the ERASE button removes one character at a time Some systems reduce the character quantity to the standard alphabet and the digits 0 through 9 Note Discs formatted on a different recorder limit the character sets To create a name for a title follow the steps below 1 2 3 Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary Use the joystick to scroll to Title Name If necessary press the RETURN button to access the DISNAVI menu on the left side of the screen Press ENTER to access the characters menu Press ERASE repeatedly to delete the existing name optional Press ERASE to remove each auto assigned character Use the joystick to drop down from the name field to the characters Move left to select either Capitals or lowercase letters if necessary Highlight the first character for the title name Press ENTER to lock in the character The selection appears in the field above Continue selecting all characters for t
152. ss ENTER As an alternative method for two digit numbers press the _ button followed by the two digit channel number Remote Control Channel button Press the CHANNEL or button to scroll through the channels Front Panel Smart Jog Press the FUNCTION button until CHANNEL appears in the display Turn the Smart Jog wheel to change the channel Changing Audio Channels Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a secondary audio channel SAP Use the Audio button to change the audio playback track 34 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions When the Audio button is pressed the current audio channel appears on the display Pressing Audio again changes the audio playback channel to another setting The three audio channels are as follows Stereo dual output Mono single output SAP Second Audio Program The following guidelines may solve unexpected sound issues Selecting SAP when the secondary signal is absent still provides the primary sound to play f the sound quality is poor when set to Stereo change to Mono When setting to Dual Mono while using an external input port allows audio channel switching to just left just right or both left and right 4 2 3 Displaying Program Titles amp Channel Call Letters Some broadcast stations transmit the program title and channel call letters with the production To view this information press the DISPLAY button
153. t Tuner from the Initial Setup menu by using the joystick 5 Choose VCR Plus CH Setting from the Tuner submenu Initial Setup Video Vide In Out Audio In Lanprage Advanced Select be channel using TILL Lee the IDN IX to P to the Dr tt Dap ove 20 Enter Return CAL Exit ETE 6 Press ENTER to jump to the Next Screen option 7 Press ENTER to go to the VCR Plus channel setting screen 8 Assign channels to the guide channels as necessary Refer to a TV Guide or other program chart to choose channels Use the PREV NEXT button to scroll through the 20 guide channels 9 Press ENTER to return to the Initial Setup menu 10 Press SETUP to exit the menu 31 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 1 7 Setthe Remote to Control a TV Before using the remote control supplied with the PRV 9000 to directly control a television You must set the maker code Follow the directions below to program the maker code in to the remote control STANDBY ON CLEAR C Number Pad TV Controls Program Functions 1 Hold down the CLEAR button while using the number buttons to input the maker code for your television or monitor Use the first listed code for your television s make Television Maker VFL delt GE 11 28 General 33 Goldstar 10 23 Grandiente 35 Hitachi 06 24 25 31 Magnavox 12 29 Mitsubishi 09 NEC 36 Panasonic 08 22 Philips 0
154. t in extreme cases Use the appropriate marking pen to write on the labeling side of the disc Pencils ballpoint pens and other sharp tipped writing instruments may damage the reflectivity of a disc Refer to your place of purchase for assistance Non standard disc shapes are unusable on this device These non standard shapes include hearts diamonds polygons etc 11 5 Screen Sizes amp Disc Formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Disc screen format Setting Appearance 4 3 letter box Shown in widescreen with black bars on the top and bottom of the screen Sides of program are cropped with altered picture filling screen 128 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Disc screen format Setting Appearance 16 9 Wide Appears squished so set to P either 4 3 viewing setting SR Letterbox or Pan amp Scan 4 3 Letterbox 4 3 Pan amp Scan Image is correct in either e screen size Appearance Picture remains unaltered Disc screen format Setting Appearance 16 9 Wide Appears squished so set to 3 A either 4 3 viewing setting x Letterbox or Pan amp Scan 16 9 Wide The television or monitor determines image borders or stretches image to fill screen refer to TV or monitor s owner s manual 11 6 General Maintenance Issues Usually it is best to have the unit serviced by an authorized Pioneer Service Center however some in house maintenance is possible The following
155. t setting Interface Compatibility with progressive scan devices Not all high definition display devices support progressive scan through this recorder Artifacts may appear in the picture If problems occur when using 525 progressive scanning switch the connection to the standard definition Interface output If problems persist please contact your dealer or a Pioneer Authorized Service Center This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer display devices Plasma PDP 502MX PDP 505HD Projection Pro 700HD Pro 710HD Pro 720HD Pro 610HD Pro 620HD Pro 510HD Pro 520HD SD 641HDS SD 643HDS SD 582HDS SD 533HDS SD 532HDS DV Link Leave the setting for the DV Link to the default Auto whenever possible However if the audio and or video signal from a digital camcorder using the DV IN PUT port is corrupted or failing try setting the DVD Link setting to OFF With this option set to OFF some camcorders may still be incompatible with the recorder when connecting with a DV cable 9 1 5 Audio In Settings Audio In provides settings for the following options External Audio default Stereo Dual Mono Recording default L DV Input default Stereo1 Tuner Audio Level default Standard External Audio The default setting Stereo supports standard stereo external sources If each channel carries a separate soundtrack change to Dual Mono Refer to the following section for information
156. t to the TV s Antenna In jack 3 Connect the VCR s antenna output to the TV s antenna input using your existing RF antenna cable 4 Connect the VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT 2 ports to the TV s AV inputs using a stereo audio cable not provided and a BNC video cable not provided The left and right outputs must be matched to the inputs 5 Connect the VCR to the TV using a set of audio and video cables Before plugging in the PRV 9000 for the first time verify that all cables are firmly connected VHF UHF F ay j mme VHF UHF IN VHF UHF Before disconnecting any equipment turn OFF the power and unplug from any power sources PRV 9000 y VHF UHF E ji Antenna cable TV wall outlet AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 Pioneer sound vision soul 2 2 2 1 2 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Connect to a TV for Disc Playback Connect the PRV 9000 to your TV or monitor to watch DVD discs Using the following setup allows sound to play through the television speakers 1 Connect Video Output 1 to the TV s Video In jack using the provided video cable 2 Connect Audio Output 1 Left Right to the TV s Stereo Audio Inputs using the provided stereo audio cable Alternative Connections Rear Panel Alternative connections encompass video and audio sources The following diagrams are only setup suggestions for common types of products Your equipment and setup may differ Note For high quality p
157. the recorder to a DTS compatible amplifier receiver through the digital ports Set the Audio setting to STEREO To eliminate excessive noise avoid connecting through the analog outputs for this equipment configuration 36 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Video Mode Playback Control The chart below reflects control options when playing back a DVD Video disc or a DVD R RW disc in Video mode Starts playback gt If the display shows RESUME playback starts from the previous stopped location Pauses disc playback or resumes playback of a paused disc Stops playback m The display shows RESUME Press a second time to cancel playback L Skips to the start of the current chapter then to previous chapters kl Skips to the next chapter Commercial Skip Each press skips forward 30 seconds CM SKIP which is the approximate length of a commercial Use this button to skip up to a maximum of four minutes 4 3 2 VR Mode Playback Control The chart below reflects control options when playing back a DVD RW disc in the VR mode Starts playback p If the display shows RESUME playback starts from the previous stopped location Pauses disc playback or resumes playback of a paused disc Stops playback GC The display shows RESUME Press a second time to cancel playback Skips to the beginning of the current chapter then to bb previous chapters Press and hold for two seconds to skip to t
158. tick to choose the title to be moved Press ENTER to confirm the title Use the joystick to select the new location for the title Press ENTER to confirm the move and to update the Playlist 10 Press DISCNAVI to close the menu Move a Chapter ls 2 O N PSP N Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu if necessary Use the joystick to access the menu on the left side of the screen Switch to the Chapter view Scroll down to Move on the Playlist menu Press ENTER to initiate the move command Use the joystick to choose the chapter to be moved Press ENTER to confirm the chapter Use the joystick to select the new location for the chapter The chapter may only be moved within that title 10 Press ENTER to confirm the move and to update the Playlist 11 Press DISCNAVI to close the menu 93 Pioneer sound vision soul 7 3 7 VR TREED PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Combine Two Chapters In To a Single Chapter The Combine function merges two adjacent chapters Playlist or Original in to a single chapter The two chapters must be in the same title Chapters created from erasing a segment or part between them cannot use this function To combine to adjacent chapters follow the directions below 1 Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu Press the PLAYLIST button to switch to the Playlist screen if needed Use the joystick to move to the menu on the left s
159. til the appropriate selection appears TITLE DVD CHAPTER DVD TRACK CD Video CD 2 Turn the Smart Jog dial on the front panel to select a title chapter track Once the Smart Jog dial is released playback jumps to the specified point on the disc and begins Note During playback use the numbers to jump to a different title chapter or track If you make a mistake use the CLEAR button to begin again 4 4 1 DVD Video Navigation While a DVD Video disc is playing use the number buttons to input a chapter number within the current title After entering the number press the Enter button to play that chapter RETURN Example Change to Chapter 6 6 then ENTER SNE Change to Chapter 24 4 42 DVD R RW Navigation While a DVD R or DVD RW disc is playing use the number buttons to input a title or chapter number No other buttons are required to select the title or chapter Example Change to Title 2 2 then ENTER Change to Chapter 24 2 then 4 then ENTER 39 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions An alternate method of navigating a DVD R RW disc recorded in VR mode is to use the disc navigator DISCNAVI button discussed later in this manual DVD R RW discs recorded in Video mode can be navigated using the Title List menu discussed later in this manual 4 4 3 CD and Video CD Navigation While a CD or Video CD disc is playing use the number buttons to input a track number wit
160. timer program is complete 6 3 4 Record From the DV Output Port To record from a non copy protected DVD disc to a camcorder use the DV IN OUT port on the recorder s front panel Follow the directions below to record from a disc to a camcorder 1 Connect the camcorder to the DV IN OUT port 2 Load the source disc 3 Scan to the segment to be recorded 86 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 Start recording on the camcorder Refer to the manufacturer s operating instructions for assistance 5 Press PLAY to begin disc playback 6 Press STOP to halt disc playback 7 Stop the camcorder 6 4 Recorder Lock Out The command lock out feature is operated from the front panel only To lock out commands from the remote control as well as from the front panel follow the directions below 1 Switch the recorder in Standby 2 Press and hold the STOP button on the front panel for three seconds When the recorder is locked the Lock Indicator on front panel blinks twice Note If a command is sent when the recorder is locked the indicator flashes twice after each attempt to send a command 3 Press and hold the STOP button on the front panel for an additional three seconds to unlock the recorder To cancel a timer recording when the unit is locked press and hold the STOP button on the front panel for three seconds to unlock the recorder Then press and hold the REC button for three seconds to
161. tination disc for later recording to that specific disc ENTER Joystick REC ord Timer recordings have a higher priority than the Auto Rec ord function A timer recording command interrupts an Auto Rec session with Auto Rec resuming after the timer recording is complete For more information about Auto Rec refer to later in this chapter section 6 3 1 Record from an External Component The PRV 9000 recorder supports up to 8 timed recording sessions scheduled up to one month in advance The timer may also be set to record every day or every week at a specified time 70 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Approximately two minutes before a timer program begins the recorder s power automatically switches ON Pressing Standby ON at this point stops the recording session The instructions below apply to both Standard and Disc timer recording however the example screen shots are taken from a Standard timer recording session 1 Load a recordable disc in to the recorder If loading an unformatted DVD RW disc it is automatically formatted as a VR disc This process requires approximately 40 seconds 2 Press SETUP to display the Setup menu If disc timer recording is active the first menu item is Disc Timer Rec Figure 6 1 Timer Recording Setup Menu 3 Confirm Timer Rec is highlighted on the menu or highlight Disc Timer Rec if the disc timer option is active 4 Press ENTER to call the menu Timer
162. tion is set to OFF unless the receiver has a built in DTS decoder If your receiver has this decoder set the option to ON Press ENTER to confirm your selection The cursor moves back to the previous submenu Select 96kHz PCM Out from the submenu Set the sampling rate to 96kHz 48kHz unless your receiver is compatible with a 96kHz sampling rate for audio Press ENTER to confirm your selection The cursor moves back to the previous submenu Select MPEG Out from the submenu Set the option to MPEG PCM unless your receiver has a built in MPEG audio decoder If your receiver has this decoder set the option to MPEG Press ENTER to confirm your selection The cursor moves back to the previous submenu Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu 28 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 18 Press STANDBY ON to change the recorder to the standby mode 19 Press STANDBY ON again to power the recorder ON 4 1 4 Auto Tune the Channels The PRV 9000 has a built in TV tuner for recording programs off the air Use the Auto Channel Setting feature to tune in to your available television stations Use the Channel Skip feature to disable unwanted channels The maximum number of settings stored in the PRV 9000 is 192 channels ENTER Joystick CHANNEL 1 Press SETUP to access the menu 2 Highlight Initial Setup from the main menu Use the joystick to highlight the option 3 Press ENTER to confir
163. tle language is on the disc the recorder automatically plays the discs with that series of subtitles The Auto Language option may affect this setting The PRV 9000 supports switching between subtitle languages any time during DVD disc playback Use the SUBTITLE button to switch subtitle languages Switching languages during playback has no effect on the Subtitle Language setting 108 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions For languages other than English default or French select Other The Other setting is described later in this chapter Auto Language When set to ON default Auto Language plays the default language for the DVD disc For example a French movie would play French dialog without subtitles If the Subtitle Language option is set to something other than the default subtitle setting on the disc the recorder displays any subtitles in the selected subtitle language Movies in a foreign tongue show subtitles in your selected language To play discs only in your selected audio and subtitle language s turn the Auto Language setting to OFF For Auto Language to function properly the Audio Language and Subtitle Language settings must be identical Switching languages during playback is supported but has no effect on these settings Note Some discs fail to recognize the Auto Language function Use the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons to make language selections DVD Menu Language Some discs provid
164. tput 2 analog to the analog audio input on the AV receiver 4 Connect the Video Output 2 to the video input on the receiver DIGITAL IN Tee OPTICAL A sn receiver 5 Connect the AV receiver s video output to the display device s video input Bref f Antenna cable TV wall outlet Ta AUDIO VIDEO OPTICAL MN OUTPUT2 Eme VHF UHF IN The diagram shows the PRV 9000 connected to the AV receiver using the recorder s Composite standard Video output As an alternative use the S Video output or Component Video BNC output connections Connect through the Optical Digital Output For an optical connection use a optical cable not provided It is unnecessary to use both optical and coaxial outputs simultaneously to achieve surround sound Pioneer recommends using stereo analog as well as one of the digital connections through an AV receiver for best disc playback compatibility Connect Optical Digital Output to an optical input on the AV receiver Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions For a coaxial connection use a coaxial cable similar to a video cable not provided It is unnecessary to use both optical and coaxial outputs simultaneously to achieve surround sound Pioneer recommends using stereo analog as well as one of the digital connections through an AV receiver for best disc playback compatibility Connect Coaxial Digital Output to an coaxial input on the AV re
165. up menu Video mode option Disc Setup Basic YR Hode Start Initialize Video Hode 1 nin required Finalize REC MODE i RECMODE Are you sure Press ENTER to start formatting the disc EO ef Stop 49 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 4 10 1 Initialize for VR Mode Recording When recording in VR mode DVD RW discs only select either SP standard or MN manual setting The Settings screen also provides the following information Total disc recording time Data transfer time Remaining recording time based on the current settings Follow the directions below to initialize a DVD RW disc in the VR format 1 Load a DVD RW disc formatted for VR mode recording If the disc is not already formatted the recorder automatically prepares the disc for VR recording 2 Press REC MODE as often as needed to select your recording mode SP standard s MN manual 3 Set the recording rate level if MN is the preferred mode Use the joystick to increase or decrease the quality levels and the PREV NEXT buttons to jump to the previous next pre set level Ignore this step if selecting SP as the recording mode 4 Preview the production for picture quality if necessary Additional instructions below 5 Press the ENTER button to save the selection and dismiss the menu Note For additional information about VR mode refer to earlier in this chapter 4 8 1 VR Mode Recording and to
166. ut part of the segment processing Edit With DISCNAVI Use DISCNAVI Disc Navigator to build and edit a Playlist DISCNAVI also provides a way to record material from a digital camcorder to play individual titles to erase titles and make other changes to Original content Note To edit using DISCNAVI the recorder must be stopped To move around the disc using DISCNAVI follow the directions below 1 Press DISCNAVI on the remote control to reveal the navigation menu Press DISPLAY to reveal more detailed title information for each title Use the PREV NEXT buttons to scroll through the menu pages if there are more than six titles on the disc Press DISCNAVI a second time to exit the menu 2 Press PLAYLIST to switch between playback sources Original or Playlist DISCNAVI Original Play List The tabs at the top ot the screen indicate the source The left SSE MG side of the screen kb TSA lists the DISCNAVI Select tha title then oress ENTER Press DIS to see title information functions 89 Pioneer sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 3 Choose Chapter to switch to the chapter view Use the joystick to highlight Chapter then press ENTER to open the submenu If necessary press the RETURN button to access the DISNAVI menu on the left side of the screen Select the title that contains the necessary chapters The main portion of the screen reveals thumbnails of the chapters within the s
167. ves original dynamics intact Max squashes dynamics Audio DRC is ineffective when listening to a disc through the digital output if the Dolby Digital Out option is set to Dolby Digital Adjust the dynamic range from the AV amplifier receiver to correct this situation 107 Pioneer Sound vision soul PRV 9000 Operating Instructions 9 1 7 Language Settings Language provides settings for the following options OSD default English Subtitle default English Auto default ON s DVD Menu default wl Subtitle Language Subtitle Display default ON Subtitle Off default Selected Subtitle Other default n a OSD Language The Open Software Description OSD format language is a specification for eXtensible Markup Language XML that provides a way to distribute software on a disc The PRV 9000 displays OSDs in English or French with the default being English Audio Language If the selected language is on a disc the recorder automatically plays the disc in that language The Auto Language option may affect this setting The PRV 9000 supports switching between languages any time during disc playback Use the AUDIO button to switch languages Switching languages during playback has no effect on the Audio Language setting For languages other than English default or French select Other The Other setting is described later in this chapter Subtitle Language If the specified subti
168. when available Loading an unformatted disc or a disc without a disc timer program deactivates the option Note Disc timer programming is unavailable on a protected disc For more information refer to Chapter 7 EDITING FUNCTIONS amp OPTIONS section 7 4 12 Protecting Unprotecting an Original Title Check Available Disc Space To confirm that all timer entries will fit on to the loaded disc follow the directions below 1 Load the disc with a disc timer program in to the unit RESERVED appears in the display panel while the Disc Timer Rec option automatically switches to ON Press SETUP to access the Setup menu Confirm that Disc Timer Rec is highlighted on the menu Press ENTER to access the option P S w N Use the joystick to move up to Confirm 19 Pioneer sound vision soul 8 9 PRV 9000 Operating Instructions Press ENTER to calculate the disc space needed for the timer recordings already present Verify that Rec OK appears next to each timer recording entry If the timer program is too long for the disc then Time Over appears next to the entry However the timer entry records as much of the program as possible until the disc is full Make adjustments as necessary Press ENTER to confirm adjusted lines 10 Press SETUP to exit the Timer Program screen and return to the main menu With a daily or weekly program the Rec OK message appears next to the last entry that can fit on the loaded dis

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

Register and win! KM 120/150 RP KM 120/150 RD KM  Tecumseh AKA9433EXAXC Performance Data Sheet  M870D User Manual  PASSPORT WIEGAND RECEIVER  My Book® Essential - User Manual  Schwinn IC Assembly Manual  Premier Mounts PSD-D mounting kit  GE WWA8324G User's Manual  Interfacing the Philips ISP1362 USB OTG Controller to the MCF5249  MANUAL DE USO E MANUTENÇÃO  

Copyright © All rights reserved. Failed to retrieve file