We are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or difficulties, we would like to hear from you. TROUBLESHOOTING Check the Troubleshooting section of this document and of the User's Guide that came with your Recorder. CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should this Recorder require service in the U.S.A.
Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo ®
© 2003 by TiVo Inc. and Pioneer Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan. PIONEER is a registered trademark of Pioneer Corporation, 1-4-1, Meguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan. TiVo, the TiVo logo, Ipreview, TiVolution, the Jump logo, and TiVo Central are registered trademarks of TiVo Inc.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 FCC NOTE: Federal Communications Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dear Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started FCC NOTE: Federal Communications Rule 2 Dear Customer 3 Using This Guide 4 Cables and Accessories 6 Connecting to the Phone Line 8 Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box 9
C h a p t e r 1 G e t ti n g S t a r t e d FCC NOTE: Federal Communications Rule Part 68—Equipment Statement; This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the rear panel of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
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C h a p t e r 1 G e t ti n g Remember, always connect cables ® from the OUT connector of one device to the IN connector of the next. Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to an OUT. OUT IN S t a r t e d Using This Guide Step 1: Understanding the basics TVs used to be so simple: no color, no digital video, no stereo sound, no choices. All you needed was an antenna and a TV. The antenna captured audio and video signals.
U s i n g T h i s G u i d e The Recorder is not designed to Step 2: Finding your setup example This guide provides specific examples of connecting the Recorder to an existing antenna, cable, or satellite system and other A/V equipment. Choose your setup example from the ones below: ® support a heavy load, such as a TV. Your Recorder is only capable of supporting the weight of one or two common A/V components such as VCRs, You use either antenna or cable without a cable box. You may also have a VCR.
C h a p t e r 1 G e t ti n g S t a r t e d Cables and Accessories 2. See page 7 to choose audio and video cables: 1. These are the basics: 3. If you have a DIRECTV 4.
C a b le s Choosing audio and video cables The Recorder comes with a Composite A/V cable (). Composite A/V cables have three ends, two (white and red) for L/R audio, and one (yellow) for video. Composite A/V cables provide excellent audio and video, and you can connect the Recorder to a TV or A/V receiver using only this cable. All of the setup diagrams in this book and the Start Here booklet show connections using a Composite A/V cable.
C h a p t e r 1 G e t ti n g S t a r t e d Connecting to the Phone Line You don’t need to install a new phone jack or phone number—simply use the phone line you already have. The following information applies to all setups described in this guide: • Phone line. Almost every household phone line is a standard analog line, which is what the Recorder requires to complete Guided Setup.
U s i ng Y o u r R e c o r d e r w i t h a C a b l e o r Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box Your Recorder needs to be able to change channels in order to record programs and display live TV. If you are using a cable or satellite box, the Recorder sends it signals to change the channel using either an IR (infrared) or a Serial (data) Control cable. (If you use antenna or cable without a cable box, the Recorder does not need a Control cable to change channels.
C h a p t e r 1 G e t ti n g S t a r t e d IR (Infrared) Control IR Control cable This purple end These IR emitters plugs into your send signals to the Recorder. IR sensor on your cable or satellite box. The small “bulbs” on the IR ® emitters do not visibly light up when they send an IR signal. If you find that channels are not changing, see page 44 for troubleshooting help. If channels change unreliably or inconsistently, try the tips on optimizing the IR Control connection (to the right).
U s i ng Y o u r R e c o r d e r w i t h a C a b l e The exact methods and materials you use to build the IR cover will depend on the shape of your cable or satellite box’s IR window and the materials you have available. However, the general procedure described below will guide you. o r B o x 1. Place a piece of opaque material—for example, cloth or tape—over the IR emitters (shown on opposite page) and the IR window of the cable or satellite box. 1.
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CHAPTER 2 Common Setup Examples Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box) 14 Setup 2: Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 16
C h a p t e r 2 C o m m o n S e t u p E x a mp l e s Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box) ® Before you begin: • Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide. 1 • Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is unplugged. • The audio/video cables shown here are Recorder ® AC IN for example only. For the best video signal, you may want to use Component Video cables instead. See page 7. 4 2 3 To add a VCR, see page 29.
S e t u p 1 : A n t e n n a o r C a b l e ( N o C a b l e B o x ) 1. Connect the RF Coaxial cable currently coming from the wall to the connector labeled RF In on the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo. 2. Connect the Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output 1 connectors on the Recorder to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the TV. 3. Connect a phone line (see page 8 for help).
C h a p t e r 2 C o m m o n S e t u p E x a mp l e s Setup 2: Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ® Before you begin: • Be sure to refer to the information in Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Chapter 1 of this guide. RF In Serial RF Out Audio/Video Out • Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is 1 unplugged. • The audio/video cables shown here are for example only.
S e t u p 2 : C a b l e B o x o r S a t e l l i t e R e c e i v e r 1. Check that the cable from the wall is connected to the cable or satellite box. 2. Connect the Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output connectors on the cable or satellite box to the Audio/Video Input 1 connectors on the Recorder. 3. Connect the Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output 1 connectors on the Recorder to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the TV. 2 4. Connect a phone line (see page 8 for help).
C h a p t e r 2 C o m m o n S e t u p E x a mp l e s 8. Plug in all power cords. 9. Turn on your TV. If you do not see the Welcome screen displayed, use the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV to select the correct audio/video source. Press the button until the Welcome screen is displayed. (For more help, see page 42). 10. Once you see the Welcome screen, the last step is to complete Guided Setup (see the User’s Guide for details).
CHAPTER 3 Additional Setup Examples Setup 3: Watching One Channel While Recording Another 20 Setup 4: Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source 22 Setup 5: Both a Cable Box and a Satellite Receiver 24 Setup 6: Cable or Satellite Box, A/V Receiver, and Game Console 26 Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera 29
C h a p t e r ® 3 Before you begin: A d d i t i o n a l S e t u p E x a mp l e s Setup 3: Watching One Channel While Recording Another • Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide. 1 • Make sure that all your equipment is Recorder turned off and that the Recorder is ® unplugged. AC IN • The audio/video cables shown here are for example only. For the best video signal, you may want to use Component Video cables instead. See page 7.
S e t u p 3 : W a t c h i n g O n e Ch ann e l W hi l e 1. Connect the RF Coaxial cable coming out of the wall to the RF In connector on the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo. R e co r d i ng A no t he r You can also watch one channel ® while recording another if you have 2. Connect an RF Coaxial cable from the RF Bypass Out connector on the Recorder to the Antenna/RF In connector on the TV. a cable box. In step 1, connect an RF 3.
C h a p t e r 3 A d d i t i o n a l S e t u p E x a mp l e s Setup 4: Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source ® • Before you begin: Satellite Receiver Upgrade to TiVo Plus service is RF In required. Setups with more than one Serial RF Out Audio/Video Out program source like this one are only available after upgrading to TiVo Plus 1 service. To upgrade, visit 8 6 2 www.tivo.com/upgrade. Recorder • Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide.
S e t u p 4 : B o t h a S a t e l l i t e B o x a n d a n R F P r o g r a m S o u r c e 1. Make sure the satellite cable from the wall is connected to the satellite box. 2. Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output connectors on the satellite box to the Audio/Video Input 1 connectors on the Recorder. 3. Connect the RF Coaxial cable from the antenna or cable source to the RF In connector on the Recorder. 4.
C h a p t e r 3 A d d i t i o n a l S e t u p E x a mp l e s Setup 5: Both a Cable Box and a Satellite Receiver ® • Before you begin: Upgrade to TiVo Plus service is required. Setups Satellite Receiver RF In Cable Box Serial RF Out Audio/Video Out RF In RF Out with more than one program source like this one are only available after upgrading to TiVo Plus service. To 1 1 6 3 2 upgrade, visit www.tivo.com/ upgrade.
S e t u p 5 : B o t h a C a b l e B o x a n d a S a t e l l i t e R e c e i v e r 1. Make sure the cables from the wall are connected to your cable and satellite boxes. 2. Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output connectors on the satellite box to the Audio/Video Input 1 connectors on the Recorder. 3. Connect an RF Coaxial cable from the RF Out connector on the cable box to the RF IN connector on the Recorder. 4.
C h a p t e r ® 3 Before you begin: • Be sure to refer to the A d d i t i o n a l S e t u p E x a mp l e s Setup 6: Cable or Satellite Box, A/V Receiver, and Game Console Cable or Satellite Box information in Chapter 1 RF In Serial RF Out Audio/Video Out of this guide. • Make sure that all your 1 that the Recorder is unplugged. 8 1 6 equipment is turned off and Recorder ® AC IN • The audio/video cables shown here are for example only.
S e t u p 6 : C a b l e o r S a t e l l i t e B o x , A / V R e c e i v e r , a n d G a m e 1. Cable or Satellite Box to Recorder Make sure the cable from the wall is connected to your cable or satellite box. Connect a Composite Video and Left/Right Audio cable from the Audio/Video Out connectors on the cable or satellite box to the Audio/Video Input 1 connectors on the Recorder.
C h a p t e r 7 3 A d d i t i o n a l extends 1½ " c b a Recorder ® For tips on the IR Control cable ® connection and for alternatives to the Serial Control cable, see page 9. 28 E x a mp l e s 7. Connect the IR Control cable. (Skip this step if you completed step 8 above.) (a) Plug the purple end of the IR Control cable into the Channel Change/IR connector (the upper mini-jack) on the Recorder. (b) Locate the IR sensor (see page 9). (c) Mount the IR emitters.
C o n n e c t i n g a V C R o r a Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera For detailed instructions on how to record from a VCR or a video camera, see Chapter 3, “Playing and Recording Programs” in the User’s Guide. You must use Audio/Video Input 2 on the Recorder to connect a VCR or a video camera. To connect a VCR: 2. Connect another Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output connector on the VCR to the Audio/Video Input 2 connector on the Recorder.
C h a p t e r 3 A d d i t i o n a l S e t u p E x a mp l e s displayed. Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, depending on how you set the channel 3/4 switch on your VCR. To connect a video camera (not shown): 1. If you don’t have any device connected to the Recorder’s Audio/Video Input 2, skip to the next step. If you normally have a VCR connected to the Audio/Video Input 2 connector, you will have to disconnect it temporarily. Remove the Composite A/V cable from the VCR’s Audio/Video Output.
CHAPTER 4 Setting Up the Remote Control Introduction 32 Instructions: Power, Volume, Mute, TV Input 33 Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes 37 Resetting the Programmable Buttons 38
C h a p t e r 4 S e t ti n g U p th e R e m o te C o n t r o l Introduction Live TV Guide T u DVD op Men Before programming the remote control, you must first: Info Wi Menu ndow 1. Insert batteries. See the inside front cover of the User’s Guide for instructions. Select 2. Complete Guided Setup. See the User’s Guide for instructions.
I n s t r u c t i o n s : P o w e r , V o l u m e , M u t e , T V I n p u t Instructions: Power, Volume, Mute, TV Input 1. Go to the Remote Control Setup screen. Press the TiVo button; then highlight and select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Remote Control.
C h a p t e r 4 S e t ti n g U p th e R e m o te C o n t r o l 4. Enter a code. Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit code (starting with the first code in the list on the screen). After you press the fourth digit of the code, the red light on the end of the remote control should flash. If it doesn’t, try the next code. 5. Test the code.
I n s t r u c t i o n s : P o w e r , V o l u m e , M u t e , T V I n p u t seconds (until the red light at the end of the remote lights up and stays on when you release the buttons). To Control: Press the: TV power, volume, TV input only mute, and TV Input A/V system power A/V system volume and mute TV PWR and TiVo TV INPUT and TV PWR and TiVo MUTE and TiVo buttons TiVo buttons buttons buttons 2. Enter the search code.
C h a p t e r 4 S e t ti n g U p th e R e m o te C o n t r o l When the red light on the end of the remote control turns off, you have reached the end of the available codes. Unfortunately, due to the great variety of TVs and A/V stereo systems, some makes and models are not compatible with your Recorder’s remote control.
M a n a g i n g M u l t i p l e R e c o r d e r s Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes 1. If both Recorders are in the same room, start by covering the IR sensor window on one Recorder using a cloth or thick piece of paper. This will prevent setting the Remote Address on both Recorders simultaneously.
C h a p t e r 4 S e t ti n g U p th e R e m o te C o n t r o l Resetting the Programmable Buttons If you make a mistake, or are having difficulty, you can reset the programmable buttons. All the remote’s buttons will return to the unprogrammed state of a new remote. 1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your Recorder and cover the front end with your hand.
CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Customer Support 40 Troubleshooting 41
C h a p t e r 5 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Customer Support We are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. When you have a question about your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo: 1. Use this chapter. 2. Use the troubleshooting in the User’s Guide. It contains troubleshooting on the following topics: • The Recorder’s Connections • Recording Programs • Channels • Parental Controls • Live TV • Audio/Video • The TiVo Service • Networking 3. Use online support.
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting Why does the Recorder have to be connected to a phone line? • The Recorder needs to be connected to a phone line or to broadband Internet access to make its regular connection to the TiVo service. This connection downloads program information, which tells the Recorder when programs are scheduled to air and on what channel. It also downloads additional information from the TiVo service, such as service updates.
C h a p t e r 5 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g What if I need to use the phone while the Recorder is connecting to the TiVo service? • It’s unlikely that you’ll notice the Recorder’s phone calls, because its connection to the TiVo service typically lasts only about 10 minutes and will occur during evening hours. However, if you do need to use the phone while a connection is in progress, simply pick up the phone. You will hear a sound like that of a modem dialing. Wait a few seconds, then hang up.
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g My Recorder remote control doesn’t control my TV’s power, volume, etc. • You must first program the Recorder’s remote control to turn your TV on and off and control its volume and mute functions. You can also program it to control volume and mute on an A/V receiver or stereo. For more information, see “Setting Up the Remote Control” on page 31. My Recorder responds to my Pioneer A/V Receiver remote control.
C h a p t e r 5 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g I accidentally changed channels with my TV or VCR’s remote control. • If you use your TV’s or VCR’s remote to change the channel, the TV will no longer display the video signal from the Recorder. To return to viewing video from the Recorder, return to the channel that your TV or VCR was tuned to. You may also need to press the “Input,” “Source,” “Select,” or “TV/Video” button on your TV’s remote to change the input (i.e.
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g • Press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central, then select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Channels, then Channel Changing, and select “Cable Box” or “Satellite Box.” Verify the IR code you chose during Guided Setup. See page 10 for more on choosing an IR code. • Try using the cable or satellite box’s remote to change the channel. If it doesn’t work, contact the manufacturer or service provider for assistance.
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APPENDIX A Front and Back Panel Reference Front Panel Reference 48 Back Panel Reference 51
A p p e n d i x A p p e n d i x A Front Panel Reference 1 2 3 4 5 1 — DVD Button: Press this to go to the DVD screen. 2 — Light Strip: There are three lights (LEDs) under this clear plastic strip. 48 • The orange “copy” light on the left comes on when the Recorder is copying a program to a DVD. • The blue “play” light in the middle comes on when the Recorder is playing a recording from Now Playing or a DVD, or CD.
F r o n t P a n e l R e f e r e n c e 3 — Status Display: The following illustration shows the placement of lights in the status display. The display in this area changes to reflect the current state of the Recorder. For example, when you first turn on power for the Recorder, you see a “Power On” message in the center of the display; and when the Recorder is displaying a TiVo screen, such as TiVo Central, you see the word “TiVo.
A p p e n d i x A p p e n d i x A • While recording a program to Now Playing, the recording’s video quality shows on the right side of the display: “Extreme (Fine)”; SP for “High (SP)”; LP for “Medium (LP)”; EP for “Basic (EP).” • If a disc is in the tray, a symbol for the kind of disc appears at the top of the display: RW for DVD-RW; R for DVD-R; V for a video DVD; CD for a CD. 4 — Disc Tray: Opens and closes when you press the EJECT button on the front panel of the Recorder.
B a c k P a n e l Back Panel Reference R e f e r e n c e Remember, always connect cables This section provides general information about the connections on the back panel of the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo. ® from the OUT connector of one device to the IN connector of the next. Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to an OUT.
A p p e n d i x A p p e n d i x A 1 — AC ~ In: (Connects to A/C power.) The Recorder does not use a separate on and off switch; plugging it into the wall socket switches it on. 2 — Phone Line: (Connects to phone line.) The Recorder uses the phone line to get program listings and to communicate with the TiVo service. If you already have a phone line connected to your cable box, use the provided splitter.
B a c k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e control are pressed. If you use optical digital audio output, you may not hear these tones. You must also establish a video connection using either an S-Video cable, the yellow plug on a Composite A/V cable, or a Component Video cable. 7 — Component Video Output: (Connects to TV.) Component video provides the highest picture quality.
A p p e n d i x A p p e n d i x A 13 — Composite Audio Input 1: (Connects to satellite or cable box.) Plug in the red and white ends of a Composite A/V cable to make an audio connection. You must also establish a video connection using either an S-Video cable or the yellow end of a Composite A/V cable. 14 — Composite Video Input 1: (Connects to satellite or cable box.) Plug in the yellow end of a Composite A/V cable to make a composite video connection.
Index
I n de x A D A/V components, stacking on Recorder 5 A/V receiver including in setup 26 programming remote to control 32 AC In connector 52 accessories carton contents 6 not included 6 APG 45 digital audio cable, when to choose.
phone line analog 8 connecting the 8 digital PBX 8 not convenient to leave plugged in 8 what if cable box uses, too 8 why Recorder must be connected to 41 phone line connector 52 Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo back panel reference 51 front panel reference 48 R serial control cable 45 setup example both a cable box and a satellite box 22 cable or satellite box, A/V receiver, and game console 26 finding yours 5 watching one channel while recording another 20 splitting the signal 20 stacking objects on Recor
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Specifications Video In: S-Video 4-pin mini DIN Composite Video RCA (2 pairs) Video Out: S-Video 4-pin mini DIN (2 pairs) Composite Video RCA (2 pairs) Component Video RCA Audio Line In: Stereo L/R RCA (2 pairs) Audio Line Out: Stereo L/R RCA (2 pairs) Digital Audio (Optical) RF In: F-Connector Female RF Bypass Out: F-Connector Female Expansion Port: USB Telephone: RJ-11 female, 2-wire Control Change: 3.
We are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or difficulties, we would like to hear from you. TROUBLESHOOTING Check the Troubleshooting section of this document and of the User's Guide that came with your Recorder. CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should this Recorder require service in the U.S.A.