DVD Recorder &VCR DVR-RT500 DVR-RT300 Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth.
DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights 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.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Contents 01 Before you start Features .............................................................................8 Discs which can be played back ..................................... 9 Discs on which video can be recorded ........................ 10 Recording format ........................................................... 10 Disc playback in other players ...................................... 11 02 Controls and Displays Front panel ....................................................................
Playing back a selected track ....................................... 42 Random playback .......................................................... 43 Repeat playback of selected track ................................ 43 Repeat playback of all tracks ........................................ 43 Playing back programs .................................................. 43 Playing back track by specifying the time ................... 43 MP3/WMA*/JPEG playback ..........................................
Chapter 1 Before you start • Features One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings using DVD-RW, DVD-R discs with this unit. In addition, you can enjoy editing the programs you record. The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.
Operating DVD-Video Discs which can be played back In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot guarantee playback. Even if such a disc can be played back, we cannot guarantee the image or sound quality. The DVD logo is a registered trademark. Logo mark Media type DVD-Video DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2 Ver.1.1CPRM support Discs which cannot be played back DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.
01 Before you start Discs on which video can be recorded Recording format To record video with this unit, use the discs below: This unit has two modes for formatting discs for recording: VR mode and Video mode. When a blank, new disc is loaded into this unit, the automatic format function starts to format the disc. (For the disc format setting in this step, see page 27.) Media type DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2 Ver.1.1CPRM support Logo mark DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.
Before you start 01 Title/Chapter/Track A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”. A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”. A number is allotted to each partition and these numbers are called “title numbers”, “chapter numbers” or “track numbers”. CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 TITLE2 CHAPTER 1 A disc recorded in this unit can be finalized. The disc can be played back in other players that can playback DVD-RW and DVD-R.
02 Controls and displays Chapter 2 Controls and displays Front panel FF (Fast Forward) button VCR indicator IR Remote senser Cassette Loading Slot Disc tray REC button DVD indicator PLAY button Display window STANDBY/ON VCR/DVD button button DVD/VCR common VCR EJECT button AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO DVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jack IN (LINE 2) jacks CHANNEL –/+ buttons REW (Rewind) button STOP button OPEN/CLOSE button Rear panel DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack AC power cord DVD OPTI
Controls and displays 02 Display window 2 4 P 1 No. Display 1 3 Description Lights during video tape playback. Video tape is temporarily stopped. Lights during video tape recording. P Progressive scanning mode. Timer recording display. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. SP/SLP 2 2 VCR recording modes. SP or SLP is selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. CD Appears when a CD is inserted.
02 Controls and displays Remote control 8 VCR Plus+ (page 58) Display the VCR Plus+ program screen. 9 RETURN (page 23, 45) Closes the menu window. 10 CLEAR/CANCEL Cancels input data in the setting mode (page 25); deletes the timer recording program (page 59, 61). 11 TITLE MENU/TOP MENU (page 34, 39, 42, 64) Selects titles of a DVD disc. 12 CH +/– (page 54) Use to select TV channels. / (page 23, 33, 37, 60) Up/down cursor buttons 13 TRK +/– (page 50) Use to adjust the VCR manual playback tracking.
Controls and displays Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. 02 • The / / / are also used to navigate onscreen menu system. • You can directly access specific channels using numeric keys. • Each press of DVD/VCR, switches the screen between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR screen (VCR mode).
03 Connecting up Chapter 3 Connecting up Important • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. Antenna connection If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV.
Connecting up 03 DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram. This DVD/VCR has a single 75 Ω output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate UHF and VHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for UHF and VHF reception.
03 Connecting up CATV(CABLE TV) connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
Connecting up 03 Important • Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the “CATV” mode. This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system.
03 Connecting up Connections with the TV or audio component The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect to a TV with Audio/Video output You can enjoy playback by connecting the unit to a TV.
Connecting up 03 Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output You can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier. Connect the audio output jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier.
04 Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Auto clock setting Preparation: You must connect the antenna or cable before connecting the AC cord to the power source. Wait 30 minutes with the power turned off, after the antenna or cable is connected, for the auto clock feature to activate. After the clock is set automatically, you may have to set the time zone and daylight saving time. (See page 26.) Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the DVD/VCR after the auto clock operation completed.
Getting started 04 5 Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area. The channel number will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. 1 Press SETUP while the DVD and video tape is stopped. The SETUP MENU screen will appear.
04 Getting started Selectable languages: Setting the language You can choose the language of the menu screen, DVD menu, DVD audio and subtitles. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Select “LANGUAGE” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23.
Getting started 04 Note Setting the parental control • The selected level will apply to operations executed after this. • The unit cannot restrict playback of some discs. • Some discs may not be encoded with specific rating level information though its disc jacket says “adult”. Parental control will not work with those discs. • Do not forget the password. If you forget the password, contact customer service. Some discs are specified as not suitable for children.
Getting started 04 STANDARD TIME (Time zone) Setting the clock The clock is set to the correct time automatically, but it can also be set manually. The clock can be set for daylight saving time and time zone. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Select “CLOCK” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23. Select “STANDARD TIME” and select the time zone from the list below.
Getting started 04 NEW DISC FORMAT Setting the disc You can format, protect, or finalize a disc. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Select “DISC SETUP” from “SYSTEM SETUP”. For the procedure, see steps 1 to 3 in “Using the SETUP MENU” on page 23. If you insert an unused disc, the disc is automatically formatted. If you use the DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2), you can select the mode to be used for automatic format. Select “NEW DISC FORMAT” and select the mode from the list below.
04 Getting started FINALIZE UNDO FINALIZE To play a DVD disc recorded on this unit you must finalize the disc to insure compatibility with other DVD players. In addition if you are using a DVD-RW disc you must record in Video mode. You can cancel the finalization of a finalized DVD-RW (in VR mode). You cannot cancel the finalization for discs other than above. You can record or edit on a disc whose finalization has been cancelled. Select “UNDO FINALIZE”, and the screen below will appear.
Getting started 04 DIMMER (Brightness of the display window) TV SCREEN You may adjust the brightness or turn off the display on the front panel of the unit. Select “DIMMER” and select the display window status from the list below. You can select the TV screen size to suit the screen image. Select “TV SCREEN” and select screen size from the list below. AUTOMATIC: When the power is on, the display window appears bright. When the power is off, it appears dark.
04 Getting started LINE1 INPUT/LINE2 INPUT This unit comes with an S-Video input jack and Video input jack. When you use an S-Video or Video input jack, you must select the input mode. Select “LINE1 INPUT” (“LINE2 INPUT”) and select the mode from the following list. S-VIDEO The video signal is input only from the S-Video input jack. Setting the audio This section describes audio settings. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Select “AUDIO” from “AV SETUP”.
Getting started 04 EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT INITIAL REC TO The audio mode for the audio input jack can be selected, choosing either stereo or monaural. Select “EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT” and select from the list below. You can select the recording media that is first displayed in the item “REC TO” on the timer recording screen. Select “INITIAL REC TO” and select “DVD” or “VCR”. STEREO: The sound is treated as stereo sound. L CH: The sound is treated as the monaural sound of the left channel.
04 Getting started ADD/DELETE (channels) Setting the channel This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature that allows you to skip channels up or down to the next channel set in memory, hence skip over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the DVD/VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this DVD/ VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this DVD/VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode.
Playback 05 Chapter 5 Playback playback procedure DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R CD 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. “READING” appears on the screen and some discs start playback automatically. • A menu screen may appear on the TV screen, if the disc has a menu feature. In this case, press , , , or ENTER to operate a menu feature. 4 5 Press PLAY to start playback. Press STOP to end playback. • The DVD/VCR memorizes the stopped point, depending on the disc.
05 Playback Playback by selecting a title VR mode Video mode DVD-R When playing back a recorded disc, you can display the title menu and select the title to be played back. 2 Press or to select the title you want to playback. In case the disc includes more than 10 titles, you can turn to the next or the previous page. Press , then press or to display next/previous page. To return to normal use, press .
Playback 05 1 Press DISPLAY/CALL. Media information will appear. Checking media information DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R CD The number of titles and present title number Various information on the loaded disc can be displayed on the TV screen.
05 Playback Fast forward playback Special playback DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R CD Note • There may be a slight delay between pressing the button and the function activation. • The unit is capable of holding a still video image or On screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or On screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time, you risk permanent damage to your television screen.
Playback 05 Commercial skip / Locating a specific scene DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R Locating a specific scene Specify the time recorded on the disc, chapter or title to playback. 1 Press PLAY MODE. The play mode screen will appear. TIME SEARCH CHAPTER SEARCH TITLE SEARCH REPEAT 2 Press or to select “TIME SEARCH”, “CHAPTER SEARCH” or “TITLE SEARCH”, and press ENTER. TIME SEARCH: Input the time until the playback is restarted. CHAPTER SEARCH: Select the chapter number to be played back.
05 Playback One touch repeat Repeat playback DVD-Video VR mode This feature can be used to repeat the last 10 seconds of viewed material, then playback as normal. Video mode DVD-R CD Press ONE TOUCH REPEAT during playback. The video returns to a point 10 seconds before and playback resumes. A-B repeat playback A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material between two selected points. 1 Press REPEAT A-B during playback. The start point is selected. A 2 Press REPEAT A-B again.
Playback 05 Title selection / DVD menu DVD-Video DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu. When you playback these DVDs, you can select the subtitles language, soundtrack language, etc. using the DVD menu. 1 Press DVD MENU during playback. The DVD menu appears on the screen. • Press DVD MENU again to resume playback at the scene when you pressed DVD MENU. 2 Press / or / to select the desired item. 3 Press ENTER. The menu continues to another screen.
05 Playback Changing angles / Zooming DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. 1 Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. 2 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected. Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. 1 Press ZOOM during playback.
Playback 05 Changing soundtrack language / Subtitles Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. 1 Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. DVD-Video 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired language is selected. The on-screen display will disappear after a few seconds. Turning the subtitles On and Off When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can turn the subtitles on or off.
05 Playback The CD Track Info screen Press TITLE MENU/TOP MENU. The TRACK INFO screen will appear. The elapsed time and total time of the music data (during playback) The track number during playback CD This section describes the TRACK INFO screen where music CDs can be played back using the various operations.
Playback 05 Random, repeat and program play CD Repeat playback of selected track 1 Press or to select the track number you want to repeat playback and press . 2 Press or to select “REPEAT TRACK” from the menu list and press ENTER. 3 Press PLAY. The selected track will be played back repeatedly. To cancel repeat track playback, select “REPEAT TRACK” from the menu list again, and press ENTER. Repeat playback of all tracks 1 Press or to select “REPEAT ALL” from the menu list and press ENTER.
05 Playback MP3/WMA/JPEG playback CD Using the BROWSER screen 1 Press TITLE MENU. The BROWSER screen will appear. MP3 and WMA files can be played back. Also, you can display JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy them as a slide show. Some discs may not play due to the condition of the recording. BROWSER Toulouse-Lautrec popArt Grammy03_01.mp3 Grammy03_02.mp3 Grammy03_03.mp3 Grammy03_04.mp3 Grammy03_05.mp3 Grammy03_06.mp3 Grammy03_07.mp3 Grammy03_08.
Playback 05 Playing back MP3/WMA files 1 MP3 CD • MP3 files must have the extension letters “.mp3”. • Standard, sampling frequency, and the bit rate: MPEG-1 Audio 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz 32kbps to 320kbps (constant bit rate or variable bit rate) • The recommended recording setting for high quality sound is 44.1kHz sampling frequency and 128kbps of constant bit rate. Press or to select MP3 or WMA file. • In case the disc includes more than 11 files, you can turn to the next or the previous page.
05 Playback 1 Playing back JPEG files JPEG CD JPEG files must have the extension letters “.jpe”, “.jpeg” or “.jpg”. Press or to select JPEG file. • In case the disc includes more than 11 files, you can turn to the next or the previous page. (See page 42.) BROWSER /popArt Alfred Ia Guigne.jpg Alone.jpg Ambassadeurs-Aristide_Bruant.jp Arlstide Bruant.jpg At_the_Moulin_Rouge.jpg Clown Cha-U-Kao.jpg Dancer Seated.jpg EI Dorado.jpg Galerie 65 Cannes.jpg Jane Avril-1893.
Playback 05 2 Progressive scan DVD-Video VR mode Video mode Press PLAY to start playback. DVD-R The unit supports the progressive scanning system as well as the conventional interlaced scanning system. If your TV is equipped with component video input jacks which support the progressive video input, you can enjoy higher picture quality by making the progressive scanning mode active. P • To make the progressive scanning mode inactive, press PROGRESSIVE in the stop mode.
05 Playback Loading and unloading a cassette tape VCR Use only video cassette tapes marked . and • Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model. • This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to playback SVHS recordings with regular VHS resolution. • HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted.
Playback 05 Cassette tape playback 1 Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically). VCR 2 To start playback Press PLAY. Playback will start. “ ” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. To stop playback Press STOP once. The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play. “ ” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. To rewind the tape or forward it rapidly Press STOP. To rewind the tape: Press REW.
05 Playback Special playback VCR Note • The audio output is muted during SPEED SEARCH, STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION. • During picture search mode there will be noise bars which are caused by the system. • The Special Playback will automatically change to playback after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video tape against excessive wear. Repeat playback The entire video tape will be played until its end. The tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will be repeated.
Playback 05 ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system Switching the display between clock and counter Press CLOCK/COUNTER. The clock and tape counter alternate with each other in the display. VCR ZERO RETURN function This function makes tape rewinding stop at the counter “00:00:00” position automatically. Video index search system This function enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on the VCR.
06 Recording Chapter 6 Recording Read this before recording on disc This section explains things you must know to record onto a disc. Read it before attempting to record. Recording modes There are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording time and quality vary according to mode. Recording Recording time Quality mode Types of disc You can use DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video. DVD-RW discs • Ver 1.1/1.2 discs can be formatted for recording in either of the two modes: the VR mode or the Video mode.
Recording 06 Disc remaining time Note VR mode • Recording is possible as long as there is available space on the disc. (Finalized discs can be recorded by cancelling the finalization, see “UNDO FINALIZE” on page 28.) • Erasing unnecessary title frees up available space on the disc. (Titles can be erased from finalized discs by first undoing the finalization. See “UNDO FINALIZE” on page 28.
06 Recording Recording a TV program VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR You can record programs you watch on TV onto video tapes or DVDs. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. • Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode. 1 Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording mode. The recording mode will appear on the TV monitor and change every time REC MODE/SPEED is pressed.
Recording 06 4 Press REC. When recording starts, “ ” appears on the screen for about 4 seconds. Note • When recording onto a DVD, it takes some time from when you press REC until recording actually starts. Press REC a little before your preferred starting point. With a video tape, recording starts almost at the same time you press REC. • If the erase prevention tab of video tapes is removed, the tape will eject when REC is pressed for recording.
06 Recording One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. • Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode. Example: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. 1 Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording mode. For the recording mode, see the step 1 on page 54.
Recording 06 VCR Plus+® programming system VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR 2 Press or to select “GUIDE CH SET” and press ENTER. A window appears to set a guide channel number and the corresponding tuner channel number. What is the VCR Plus+ programming system? SETUP MENU VCR Plus+ system is a timer programming system which simplifies timer recording programming.
Recording 06 Setting the timer program using the VCR Plus+ system 4 VCR Plus+ The VCR Plus+ system simplifies timer recording so that you just enter a PlusCode number (which you can find in your TV listings guide) for the program you want to record, tell the recorder whether you want to record it just once or regularly, and then select the DVD or the VCR for recording.
Recording 06 ” will 7 Press TIMER REC. The timer indicator “ appear on the display and the unit stands by for recording. • If the program is DVD recording only, the unit will change to VCR mode automatically. (The DVD mode cannot be selected.) • If the program is VCR recording only, the unit will change to DVD mode automatically. (The VCR mode cannot be selected.) • If the programs are DVD and VCR recording, the unit will turn off.
06 Recording 1 Press SETUP. The SETUP MENU screen will appear. ONCE: Recording on the selected “DATE” EVERY SUN: Recording every Sun. EVERY MON: Recording every Mon. SETUP MENU EVERY TUE: Recording every Tue. TIMER REC SET SYSTEM SETUP EVERY WED: Recording every Wed. AV SETUP REC SETUP EVERY THU: Recording every Thu. CH SETUP OTHER EVERY FRI: Recording every Fri. 2 Press or to select “TIMER REC SET” and press ENTER. The TIMER REC SET screen will appear. EVERY SAT: Recording every Sat.
Recording 06 10 Press or to select “REC MODE” and press ENTER. The recording modes for the media selected in “REC TO” item are listed. Select the recording mode and press ENTER. For the recording modes in VCR, see page 48, and for the recording modes in DVD, see page 52. In case timer programs-overlap Do not overlap timer programs as portions of the conflicting programs will be lost. The first recording time has priority over the next recording time as shown in the diagram below.
06 Recording Stereo recording and playback VCR The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received, the word “STEREO” will appear on the screen and the program can be viewed or recorded in stereo. The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as for normal recordings. Note • When using a CATV system, stereo TV programs may be transmitted over a mono cable channel.
Editing 07 Chapter 7 Editing Editing the disc This section explains how to edit the recorded contents on DVD-RWs. However, the items that you can edit vary with the recording formats. In VR mode, you can edit various title menus, whereas in Video mode, you can edit only a few items. Title menu For the disc in VR mode, when the content is recorded, a title name that includes the date, time, channel number and other information is created automatically.
07 Editing Creating a playlist Editing a playlist VR mode VR mode You can create and edit the playlist based on the original title. 1 Press TITLE MENU. The title menu will appear.
Editing 07 3 Press ENTER. The keyboard screen will appear. Changing a title name VR mode 4 Use the keyboard screen to enter the title name. Family Letters RETURN Exit Numbers Signs 1 < > ( . DISPLAY a 4 g OK 2 # h 5 q 3 c d 5 i j 7 p b k s t u f 6 l m Back DISPLAY n 8 r CLEAR e o OK 9 v w x y z 0 STOP Space bar Caps Press DISPLAY/CALL to return to the title menu.
Editing 07 3 Press ENTER. The EDIT TITLE screen appears. Erasing a scene (Edit title) VR mode You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created playlist. When you erase the scene from the playlist, the scene is not erased from the original title. EDIT TITLE NAME Family 1/3 CHAPTER 00:00:00 LENGTH 00:00:00/00:30:17 Press SELECT to start 00:00:00 ENTER/ SELECT ENTER RETURN BACK Preview TITLE MENU 00:00:00 END 4 Press ENTER to playback the playlist on the EDIT TITLE screen.
Editing 07 6 Press or to select “SET END” at the end point of the scene you want to erase and press ENTER. The still image at the end point appears at the right small screen. EDIT TITLE NAME Family 2/3 CHAPTER 00:15:58 LENGTH 00:15:58/00:30:17 Adjust start Adjust end Finish 00:10:20 Preview 00:15:58 SELECT ENTER/ SELECT ENTER RETURN BACK TITLE MENU END 7 Check the erased scenes. • Select “Preview” and press ENTER.
Editing 07 3 Press ENTER. Select the title that you want to combine from the title menu. Combining the title VR mode You can create a playlist by combining the several original titles or playlists. To combine the titles, it is necessary to create a playlist at first. By combining the titles in the playlist, a playlist where several titles are combined is created.
Editing 07 Erasing a playlist TITLE MENU VR mode You can erase the created playlist. Even if you erase the playlist, the original title will not be erased. DISC NAME:–––– REC DATE :12/01/2003 11/23/2003 08:41AM 006 SLP :00:30:07 CHANNEL :006 12/01/2003 06:52PM 006 XP REC MODE :XP SELECT Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. 2 Select the playlist that you want to erase. • Press or to select the playlist. • Press to display the editing menu of the playlist.
07 Editing Editing an original title Adding a chapter mark VR mode VR mode In VR mode, you can edit various items, whereas in Video mode, you can edit the title names only. You can add a chapter mark to the original title. You can add up to 999 chapter marks to one disc, and up to 99 chapter marks to one title. 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. 2 Select the original title where a chapter mark is added. • Press or to select the original title.
Editing 07 5 At the point in the scene you want to add the chapter mark, press ENTER. The playback is paused and the position of the added chapter mark appears green. ADD CHAPTER MARK NAME 11/23/2003 08:41 AM CHAPTER 2/4 LENGTH 00:03:08/00:30:17 17% The added chapter mark 6 If you want to continue to add chapter marks, repeat step 5. • To display the title menu, press RETURN. • To return to the normal screen, press TITLE MENU.
Editing 07 4 Press SKIP + or SKIP - to select the chapter marks to be erased. Combining chapters VR mode By erasing the added chapter marks, the chapters can be combined. 5 Press ENTER. The chapter marks are erased and 2 chapters are combined into 1 chapter. 6 To continue erasing chapter marks, repeat steps 4 and 5. • To display the title menu, press RETURN. • To return to the normal screen, press TITLE MENU.
Editing 07 Erasing a scene (Edit title) VR mode You can erase an unnecessary scene from the original title. Erase the scene after checking the title. You cannot restore the erased scene. When you erase the scene, you can increase the disc space. 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. 2 Select the original title where a scene you want to erase is included. • Press or to select the original title. • Press to display the editing menu of original title. • Press or to select “EDIT TITLE”.
07 Editing Erasing an original title 1 2 VR mode You can erase an original title. Erasing the title deletes both the title and the recording saved under that title name. Since the erased title cannot be restored, please make sure that it contains nothing you want to keep. When you erase the title, you can increase the disc space. Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. Select the original title you want to erase. • Press or to select the original title.
Editing 07 Changing a disc name VR mode Video mode DVD-R Changing a disc name 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. 2 • Press or to select “DISC NAME”. • Press to display the editing menu. • Press or to select “RENAME DISC”. You can change a disc name from the title menu.
07 Editing Inputting characters There are two methods for inputting characters. Using the keyboard screen VR mode Video mode DVD-R This section explains the function of the keyboard screen and how to input characters. The disc name and the title name can be changed using the keyboard screen. Character input 1 Keyboard screen types The keyboard screen has three types of “Letters”, “Numbers” and “Signs”. The type can be switched over by pressing REW or F.FWD. 2 Press ENTER.
Editing 07 Erasing a character You can erase the input character. Erasing method 1 1 Press , , or to select “Back”. 2 Press ENTER. The last input character will be erased. 3 To erase the characters continuously, press ENTER. The input characters will be erased from the last to the top one by one. Selecting between uppercase and lowercase letters You can select either uppercase or lowercase letters when modifying your titles, using the keyboard screen with the “Letters” tab. 1 Press STOP.
08 Dubbing Chapter 8 Dubbing Dubbing a tape onto a disc VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR You can record video or audio on a video tape onto a disc. 2 Press REC MODE/SPEED and select the recording mode. • When REC MODE/SPEED is pressed each time, “SP”, “LP”, “SLP” or “XP” is selected in this order. • The recording mode is indicated on both the TV screen and the display window. • For the details of the recording mode, see page 52. 3 Press DVD/VCR and set the unit to VCR mode.
Dubbing 08 Dubbing a disc onto a tape VR mode Video mode DVD-R Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load a source disc and a video tape for recording. • Confirm the remaining tape for recording before operation. VCR You can record both video and audio from a disc to a video tape. When a disc with a copy guard is used, a distorted image is recorded onto the video tape. 1 Press DVD/VCR to set this unit to VCR mode. The VCR indicator will light.
08 Dubbing Dubbing using other equipment VR mode Video mode DVD-R When a video is recorded using this unit Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set the unit to the video input mode. • Select the input mode in LINE1 (LINE2) INPUT setting on page 30. • Load a video tape where the erase-protection tab is not activated or a disc with enough recording space. • To record onto a video tape, set the unit to VCR mode, whereas to record onto a disc, set it to DVD mode.
Additional information 09 Chapter 9 Additional information Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “DVD MENU”, “AUDIO” and/or “SUBTITLE” (see page 24).
09 Additional information DTS Glossary A-B Repeat Playback Playback that repeats between two set points, A and B. angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs you can select the angle to view the scene from different angles. DTS stands for Digital Theater System.
Additional information 09 PBS Video mode Acronym for Public Broadcast System. The PBS channel transmits data for auto clock setting. This recording format is compatible with commercially available DVD players. playlist VR mode User-created titles based on each original title. This recording format is the basic DVD-RW recording format, and lets you enjoy the various editing functions available with this unit.
09 Additional information Error/Warning message list Power ON Playback Recording ERROR/WARNING MESSAGE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SYSTEM ERROR PLEASE WAIT The power was shut down without completing the termination process due to a power failure or disconnection of the AC cord plug. (Abnormal termination) Wait until the message disappears. -- SYSTEM ERROR PLEASE WAIT DISC CHECKING The power was abruptly turned off before writing to the disc was completed. The data is now restoring.
Additional information Dubbing Disc setup Title Menu 09 ERROR/WARNING MESSAGE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE CANNOT RECORD PROTECTED IMAGE Recording was attempted on a copy protected video. You cannot record a copy protected video. 53 RECORDING INTERUPTED PROTECTED IMAGE The video was changed to a copyguard format in recording. You cannot record a copy protected video. 53 CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. COPY IMAGE ONCE ONLY.
09 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this component, please check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Additional information SYMPTOMS 09 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS A disc recorded using this recorder cannot be played back in other players. PAGE • Check that the disc is finalized. • Some DVD players will not play even if the disc has been finalized. • If the disc was recorded in VR mode, the other player must be RW compatible in order to play the disc. 28 10, 28 10, 28 VCR SYMPTOMS TV recording does not work. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.
09 Additional information Handling discs Damaged discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and recording performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable. Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc.
Additional information 09 Video head cleaning Hints on installation Video head clogging We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it: The video heads are the means by which the DVD/VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back.
09 Additional information Specifications GENERAL Power supply ..................................................... AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption ....................................... Operation: 27W Standby: 2.5W (if display window is off.) Weight ............................................................. 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) Dimensions ....................... Width:16-15/16 inches (430 mm) Height:3-7/8 inches (99 mm) Depth:12-13/16 inches (325 mm) Operating temperature ..................
Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2004 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: (905) 479-4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.
