Pioneer PRV-9000 User Manual

PRV-9000 DVD Recorder Operating Instructions Version 1.0 November 27, 2001 Pioneer Electronic Corporation Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.1.2 Recording The following points summarize the recording functions.  Program up to 8 Timed Recordings Program

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions added to the original material after the Playlist is created. Playlists support up to 99 titles. Follow the directi

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 bel

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.7 Combine Two Chapters In To a Single Chapter The Combine function merges two adjacent chapters (Playlist or Or

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Erase a Chapter: 1. Press the DISCNAVI button to access the menu. 2. Press Playlist to change to the Playlist menu

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.10 Erase a Part of a Title Deleting a part of the Playlist erases nothing from the original material. However,

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The following limitations apply to the PRV-9000’s Undo command.  Undo is unavailable for recordings  If the disc i

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Use the joystick to highlight a title. 3. Press ENTER to play the highlighted title. 8.3 Name a Title from the

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 8.4 Erase a Title from the Title List Menu Before a disc is finalized, titles recorded on the disc may be erased. F

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.1.4 Editing The following points summarize the editing functions.  Safe, Non-Destructive Editing (VR mode) When

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 9.0 INITIAL SETUP MENU Use the Initial Setup menu to set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and o

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions  Audio In – External Audio, Dual Mono Recording, DV Input, Tuner Level  Audio Output – Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions the display device determines how the material is presented. For your display device’s options, refer to the operat

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions default setting (Interface). Compatibility with progressive-scan devices: Not all high-definition display devices s

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions For detailed information on Dolby Digital output, please refer to Chapter 4: GETTING STARTED, section 4.1.3 Setting

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 9.1.7 Language Settings Language provides settings for the following options:  OSD – default: English  Subtitle

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions For languages other than English (default) or French, select Other. The Other setting is described later in this ch

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Subtitle Off: Although the Subtitle Display setting is switched to OFF, some discs still show the subtitles. If the

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions  Chapter Interval – default: 3 minutes  Remote Control Set – default: Recorder1 9.2.1 Content Lock (a.k.a. Paren

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Follow the directions to insert the provided batteries in to the r

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions If you forget the password, reset the recorder. Resetting the recorder erases the current password and leaves the e

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 9.2.5 Navi Mark Within DISCNAVI, a thumbnail image of the content represents each title. The default (0 seconds) set

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The PRV-9000 has three recorder IDs available, Recorder1, Recorder2 and Recorder 3. When set to Recorder2 or Recor

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 recordin

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 10.1.1 Disc Timer Recording Function To enable disc timer recording on the loaded disc, set this function to ON. Fo

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 10.1.3 Protect Disc The Protect Disc function prevents a disc from accidental erasing, editing or writing over an ex

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4. Use the joystick to highlight Initialize. 5. Select the Video Disc sub-menu. 6. Choose Start from the Video sub-

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1. Press the SETUP button to access the main menu. 2. Use the joystick to highlight Disc Setup. 3. Press ENTER to a

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Press SETUP to access the menu. 3. Use the joystick to highlight Video Adjust on the Setup menu. 4. Press ENTER

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions  White Level – adjusts intensity of white  Black Level – adjusts intensity of black  Hue – adjusts overall balanc

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.3 Media Compatibility Differences between DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is that DVD-R is a record-once medium for Video

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 Pictu

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions  Professional – suitable for professional monitors  Memory1 – user preset 1  Memory2 – user preset 2  Memory3 –

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This section provides the following general information. • Installation and moving hints

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Message Explanation / Action Either of the following: No DV input. Cannot preview because there is no DV input. T

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Language Code Language Code Language Code Dutch (nl) 1412 Interlingua (ie) 0905 Sindhi (sd) 1904 Russian (ru

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 11.4 Disc-Handling Guidelines When holding discs of any type, avoid leaving fingerprints, smears or scratches on th

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Disc (screen) format Setting Appearance 16:9 (Wide) Appears squished so set to either 4:3 viewing setting (Let

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Aspect Ratio The width of a television screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (screen being close

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Note: When a disc is created in a compatible format, the settings on the recording application may still cause playb

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions PBC is a system to navigate a Video CD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. An example of a disc using t

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 12 TROUBLESHOOTING The following sections deal with common errors and specific problems when working with advanced r

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions (transition requires approximately 30 seconds)  Programs set to start recording at the same time causes the recorde

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions  Cannot operate the DV camera The recorder fails to control the camcorder, turning the camera OFF then ON again may

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 3. Why does the disc automatically eject after closing the disc tray?  Confirm that the disc is aligned in the tra

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions  Replace the battery in the remote control. When the battery runs down, the ID number automatically resets to ID1.

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 recor

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 Vi

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions For additional information or assistance please contact the Support group at Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. Ema

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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 informatio

PRV-9000 DVD Recorder Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. 2265 East 220th Street Long Beach, California 90810 United States of America (310) 952-2111 ht

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions more angles. Discs with multiple angles support switching between views during playback. 1.3.5 DVD Region Codes Al

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1.4.2 Video Mode When selecting the Video mode, refer to these guidelines.  Two picture quality/recording time sett

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2 CONNECTION OPTIONS Become familiar the rear panel of the PRV-9000 before connecting other components. 1 - AC IN

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 a

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this document may be reprinted, produced, translat

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.1.2 Connect to a TV for Disc Playback Connect the PRV-9000 to your TV or monitor to watch DVD discs. Using the f

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.2.1 Connect Through S-Video Output S-Video carries an image as separate color and luminance (brightness) signals.

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.2.3 Connect to an AV Receiver To enjoy multi-channel surround sound, connect an AV amplifier/receiver using eith

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Connect through the Coaxial Digital Output For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable, similar to a video cable (

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2.2.4 Connect to Other A/V Sources – Satellite/Cable The PRV-9000 supports several AV products including VCRs, sate

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Alternate Method to Connect Cable or Satellite: If the cable box or satellite receiver provides six or more scrambl

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 Operating Instructions The following messages may appear on-screen when using the DV IN/OUT port on the recorder’s front panel:  DV camco

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 3 CONTROLS (REMOTE & PANEL) AND DISPLAYS Become familiar the front panel of the PRV-9000. 1 - STANDBY/ON 2 -

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The PRV-9000 display provides settings information. 1 - Play/Record indicator - Outer (white) ring denotes the pl

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions FCC INFORMATION The equipment described in this manual has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Review the functions of the remote control included with the Pioneer PRV-9000. Additional information regarding the

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Using the On-Screen Displays: Most settings and functions are available through on-screen menus and graphic links.

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4 GETTING STARTED Before plugging in the PRV-9000 for the first time, verify that all cables are properly and firmly

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Select Initial Setup from the menu. Use the joystick to highlight the option then press ENTER. 3. Confirm that

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 12. Confirm that the clock displays the correct time and date. Note: If the clock is incorrect, check the clock sett

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions primary screen action To play DVD-Video discs on a standard television, follow the directions below. 1. Press SETUP

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1. Press SETUP to access the menu. 2. Highlight Initial Setup from the main menu. Use the joystick to highlight the

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Note: to fine-tune individual stations/channels, use the Manual CH Setting feature discussed in the following sec

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.1.7 Set the Remote to Control a TV Before using the remote control supplied with the PRV-9000 to directly control

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Press the TV button to check the remote’s compatibility/functionality. If the code is correct, the television pow

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Follow the directions below to restore default settings. 1. Power ON the recorder. 2. Remove any discs left in the

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions When the Audio button is pressed, the current audio channel appears on the display. Pressing Audio again changes the

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.3 Playing Discs This section explains controlling and playing the following types of discs:  DVD (all types)  Vi

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.3.1 Video (Mode) Playback Control The chart below reflects control options when playing back a DVD-Video disc or

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. Button

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

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) butto

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Button Function RETURN Displays the PBC menu Numbers Selects a numbered menu option when available Displays the pr

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.1.1 Set the Clock...

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 directio

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions From the Front Panel: To use the buttons on the front of the recorder, follow the directions below. 1. Begin playba

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions From the Front Panel: To use the buttons on the front of the recorder, follow the directions below. 1. Begin playin

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Changing the format erases existing disc content. Within the recording modes (fixed for the entire disc), are reco

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The table below lists maximum recording times for each MN level. Level Recording Time Level Recording Time 1 360

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions together as a single audio channel. During playback, the user is able to switch between the main audio and SAP audi

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

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)

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 (

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.11 PLAYING A RECORDING ON A DVD PLAYER...54

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.10.3 Setting the Recording Mode from the Front Panel Instructions in this manual are primarily for controlling th

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 rec

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.10.6 One Touch Recording The following method is the simplest way to record in 30-minute segments. 1. Load a re

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4.12 Finalize a Disc Finalizing a disc seals the recording against adding additional segments or from editing the ex

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 2. Press DISPLAY to reveal the primary disc data. 3. Continue pressing DISPLAY to cycle through the disc data. Refer

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: *2

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Example of Video-CD media: On-screen data while playing a disc: On-screen data while a disc is stopped: Example o

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Additional information may appear on-screen under the following conditions:  Within the Recording or Stopped data s

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5.0 OTHER PLAYBACK FEATURES In addition to the features detailed in the first chapter within this manual, the PRV-90

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 th

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.3 Create a Name For a Title ...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5.4 Change Playback Options Playback options provide a way to watch video with altered views or sound tracks. The

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions with two or more soundtracks, the recorder supports switching between soundtracks during playback. Note: Some materi

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 rep

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 recorde

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

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1. Place a disc in the recorder. The disc may be playing, paused or stopped. If the disc is playing, the picture a

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 stor

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 6.0 RECORDING FUNCTIONS & OPTIONS The Pioneer PRV-9000 Pro DVD-Video Recorder is a stand-alone set-top unit that

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Approximately two minutes before a timer program begins, the recorder’s power automatically switches ON. Pressing S

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 10.2.1 VR Format Disc...

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 9. Choose the channel (CH) to be recorded.  Channel 2 through 69  Channel 1 through 125 for antenna reception cha

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions Because the Timer is stored on the disc, the recording program activates automatically every time the disc is loaded

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7. Begin entering information for the timer recording(s).  Move the joystick left/right to move the cursor left/ri

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 i

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 6. Press ENTER to calculate the disc space needed for the timer recordings already present. 7. Verify that Rec OK ap

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 6.1.4 Edit Timer Recording Settings Refer to the following guidelines when editing a Timer program:  Previous time

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 6.2 VCR Plus+ Programming System The VCR Plus+ system allows you to use special codes included in most television ch

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions The directions below include images of the on-screen displays for a Standard recording however the instructions appl

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 high

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 1 INTRODUCTION The Pioneer PRV-9000 Pro DVD-Video Recorder is a stand-alone set-top unit that can make DVD-Video dis

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 3. Press ENTER to register the code. The display shows the timer settings: Date > Start Time > End Time > R

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions  The recorder allows one camcorder interaction at a time.  Controlling the recorder with equipment connected throu

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5. Begin recording. When recording from DV In/Out, the recorder automatically pauses recording if the signal is miss

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 5. Press DISCNAVI (VR format discs) or TOP MENU (Video format discs). The DISCNAVI or Title List screen appears. 6.

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions seconds behind the actual time so adjust the timer program for this slippage. When the signal ceases, the recorder

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 4. Start recording on the camcorder. Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for assistance. 5. Press PL

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.0 EDITING FUNCTIONS & OPTIONS The PRV-9000 provides editing options for the original content or for content co

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.2 Add Chapter Marks The PRV-9000 supports up to 999 chapter markers per disc for original or Playlist content. Ch

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

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions 7.3.3 Create a Name For a Title Names (title labels) may be up to 64 characters consisting of letters, numbers and