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Operating Instructions ® ® Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer SX-LX70SW Satellite Speaker SSP-LX70ST HDD/DVD Recorder SDVR-LX70D Accessory Box AS-LX70 HDD/DVD Recorder Home Cinema System
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buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on
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can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is
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the box 5 01 Speaker Setup Guide Safety precautions when setting up 6 Home theater sound setup 6 Standard surround setup 6 Front surround setup 6 Preparing the speakers 6 Using the supplied speaker bases 6 When not using the supplied speaker bases 7 Connect the speaker system 7 Additional
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and maintenance 48 Hints on installation 48 Surround sound formats 49 Dolby 49 DTS 49 Troubleshooting 50 General 50 Tuner 51 HDMI 51 Displayed Messages 52 Specifications 53 Section Two Operating instructions for HDD/DVD Recorder (SDVR-LX70D 54 What's in the box Please confirm that the
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Chapter 1 Speaker Setup Guide Safety precautions when setting up When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers. Home theater sound setup Depending on the size and
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set. If this happens, turn the power switch of the television set OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min to 30 min. If the problem persists, place the speaker system away from the television set. • For safety, make sure that there is no exposed bare
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to Analog. When the analog output jacks of your TV are connected to these jacks, set 'TV Input' (see page 46). 9 SPEAKERS terminals Match the colours of the speaker cords to their respective connectors. 10 AC IN - Power inlet A 8 En Important • You must connect the supplied HDD/DVD recorder with
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, S-Video and RGB. See AV1 Out on page 154 for how to set this up. 4 G-LINK™ Use to connect the supplied G-LINK™ cable to enable GUIDE Plus+® to control an external satellite receiver, etc. 5 CONTROL IN Connect to the CONTROL OUT 1 jack of the receiver subwoofer. 6 ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN/OUT Connect
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Surround speaker (L) SL Surround speaker (R) SR Important • When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket. WARNING • Pioneer bears
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then release to secure. 2 3 1 b. Push the FM antenna3 plug onto the center pin of the FM antenna socket. • Connect the wires to the speaker. Each speaker in the illustration can be identified by means of the colourcoded indicator provided on the rear-surface model label. Match the colour-coded wire
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02 Connecting up RF antenna cable ANTENNA IN Antenna wall outlet RF antenna cable ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN Antenna wall outlet or indoor antenna 8 ANTENNA IN OUT ANTENNA OUT AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV 1 (RGB) - TV G-LINK CONTROL IN CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA(DIGITAL) OUT IN 5 V
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Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied to this system. • Do not connect the supplied speakers to any amplifier other than subwoofer. To use the HDMI Control function when you are connected to a supported Pioneer plasma television, you must connect via HDMI. • You must first set '
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03 Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Display unit 123 Top buttons 4 5 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on/into standby. 2 INPUT SELECTOR (page 40) Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs (HDMI 1 to HDMI 3, Digital 1, Digital 2, Analog
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II Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 32). 4 Sound processing indicators Lights when any of the Loudness, Midnight, Quiet or tone controls feature is selected (page 34). 5 S.RTRV Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 33). 6 HDMI THROUGH Lights when HDMI Mode is set to Through Mode
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03 Controls and displays HDD/DVD Recorder 8 HDD DVD STANDBY/ON DV IN USB EPG HDMI Top of the unit OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY STOP REC STOP REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • The image above represents when the front door is open. 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Front
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play). MN Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode. 6 Character display 7 R/RW Lights when a support the DVB standard. Contact your service provider to obtain the right kind of CA module. Note that neither CA modules nor smart cards are supplied or sold by Pioneer
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DVD recorder. 2 RECEIVER SOURCE TV 1 CTRL 3 HDMI 1 2 3 TV 4 FM/AM LINE 5 PAGE TOP MENU DISC NAVIGATOR MENU 6 7 HOME MENU 8 SETUP RETURN 9 6 GUIDE INFO 10 RCV VOL MUTE 12 11 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver subwoofer to On/Standby. 2 TV Switches the TV to On
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a Surround mode (page 31). ADV.SURR Use to change the audio setting to Pioneer's original Advanced Surround mode (page 32). F.S.SURR Use to select a Front Stage setup (page 30). 18 TEST TONE Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 39). 19 SOUND Press to access the sound menu, from which
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finalized DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded. When in the GUIDE Plus+® system, use to jump directly to the Menu bar. 5 / / / on-screen menu or display. Also press to exit the MHEG application. 8 GUIDE Plus+® Action buttons Use when an EPG screen is displayed or when tuned
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Teletext information (in European countries except the UK) or to start the MHEG application display (UK only) if available during digital broadcasts. 26 in blocks of 30 mins. When the red action button is visible in a GUIDE Plus+® screen, use for One-Button-Record. STOP REC Press to stop recording
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plasma televisions. RECEIVER SOURCE TV 1 CTRL 2 3 TOP MENU PAGE MENU DISC NAVIGATOR 4 HOME MENU 5 SETUP 7 GUIDE RETURN 6 INFO TV 1/2 123 PDP 1/2 Shown when not set to a Pioneer plasma television. PDP 2/2 123 14 15 8 456 17 18 789 20 9 0 TV/ DTV 21 23 11 + INPUT + 10
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and displays 03 The following only apply to Pioneer plasma televisions: 14 Jumps to Teletext subtitle page Freezes a frame from a moving image. Press again to cancel the function. 19 Selects the screen size. 20 Displays an Index page for the CEEFAX/FLOF format. Displays a TOP Over View page
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03 Controls and displays Operating a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player RECEIVER TV CTRL SOURCE 1 9 BD 1/2 BD 2/2 123 2 PAGE TOP MENU 3 DISC NAVIGATOR MENU 5 HOME MENU 6 SETUP RETURN 8 10 4 / 11 ZOOM 7 / DISP
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Controls and displays 03 Operating a Pioneer DVD player RECEIVER TV CTRL SOURCE 2 PAGE TOP MENU 3 DISC NAVIGATOR MENU 5 HOME MENU 6 SETUP RETURN 1 8 9 4 DVD 1/2 / / 10 ZOOM 7 DISP 11 DVD 2/2 123 12 4 5 6 789 0
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that isn't going to be used for a month or more. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country /area. 30 30 7 m WARNING • Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively
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Before you start 04 Chapter 4 Before you start Switching on The HDD/DVD recorder and receiver subwoofer have separate power switches. The power switch for the receiver subwoofer is located on the display unit. Turn the receiver subwoofer ON. RECEIVER TV CTRL SOURCE HDMI 1 2 3 TV FM/AM
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are some common operations and where to find them explained in this manual. Operating the remote control The supplied remote control can control not source cannot be found, or when you have a component not manufactured by Pioneer connected, press RCV to put the remote control into Receiver mode. The
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Before you start 04 7 Load a disc. Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you're loading a doublesided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face-down). 8 Press to start
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to try again, press ENTER when Retry shows in the display. • If you see an Error MIC! or Error Speaker! message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press ENTER3. When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, Complete4
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uniquely shaped high-quality speakers supplied with this unit, the Effective Sound mode enables the following Pioneer exclusive audio technologies to the added features of the supplied speaker units. • Stereo Playback in Surround Outputs audio from the surround speakers while directing vocal
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the setting, then press ENTER to confirm. • Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see above), there are three
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• To use this function, you must have an HDMI Control- compatible Pioneer HDD/DVD recorder connected via HDMI, and have the HDMI Control function set the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer. • SURR Press repeatedly until STEREO shows in the display. Tip • This feature is effective when used
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MCACC Effect is off, the channel delay and channel level can be adjusted manually and the settings stored separately from when MCACC Effect is on. • MCACC treble from music sources at low volume levels. The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source. Adjusting
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the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method. Improving poor FM reception If you're listening to an FM you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time. 1 Tune to an FM or AM radio station. Select mono
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the station and the kind of show they're broadcasting, for example. One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, . For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT. • Program Service Name (PS) - The name of the radio station. • Program Type (PTY) -
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each channel by ±10 dB.2 5 ENTER Press once when you're finished. • If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here. Speaker distance setting1 The Auto MCACC feature (see page 30) should give you the best surround sound setup. However you may find that by
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- Only channel 2 is played • CH1/CH2 - Both channels are played through the front speakers 4 ENTER Press to exit. 4 ENTER Press to exit. Note 1 This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the HDD/DVD recorder - see Audio DRC on page 156. 2 This
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Channel level setting on page 37). A test tone is played through each speaker in turn, allowing you to adjust the level as it plays. You can test tone setup once you have finished. • If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here. ENTER 1 SETUP Open
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09 Other connections Chapter 9 Other connections Important • When making or changing connections on the side panel of this unit, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cord to the wall socket. Connecting
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to an external audio source To listen to audio from a connected external component on this unit, choose its input function on the remote control. Some Pioneer products can be controlled via this remote. 1 If the system isn't already on, press RECEIVER to switch on. Also make sure that the external
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Many Pioneer components support feature, you must make sure that you also have at least one set of HDMI or analog audio jacks connected to another component for grounding purposes. • Using a cable with mono mini-plugs on either side (sold separately), connect the CONTROL IN jack on another Pioneer
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content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per second (with HDTV
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operations carried out on this unit. Refer to the operating instructions for your plasma television for more information about which operations do not support HDMI Control. • We cannot guarantee this unit will work with HDMI Control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. Important
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function. For more information see the operating instructions for each component. Setting the HDMI Control function. • When using a TV not manufactured by Pioneer, put this setting to Control Off. 1 SETUP Press is turned off and you have a supported source begin playback while using the HDMI
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feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') for HDMI or HDMI Control. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.Delay to Off and adjust the sound delay settings manually instructions of
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SETUP. Setting up the remote to control your TV You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table on the following page. 1 TV Set the input to TV. 2 Press and
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THORN 228 TOSHIBA 231, 232 UNIVERSUM 235 W.HOUSE 239 WATSON 244 YAMAHA 245, 246, 247, 248, 249 PIONEER 001, 002 Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the factory default. 1 Switch or one that is not large enough to support all four of the system unit's feet. 48 En
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and records up to 8 fullrange channels (*) individually with 24-bit/96 kHz audio. It also features extensive metadata including dialogue normalization and dynamic range control. Supported by High-Definition Media Interface (HDMI), a single-cable digital connection is possible for high-definition
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low-bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 5.1 Inc. Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and Check that the speakers are connected correctly problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your lit up). dealer for servicing
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No audio is output from the speakers connected to this unit if HDMI For operating the other Pioneer component connected to the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support
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Mode for a source component that does not support this function. • The source component is in problem is not ﬁxed by removing and inserting the power cable, this unit may be damaged. In such an event, please contact a Pioneer-authorized service center or your nearest dealer. Check whether the speaker
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iPod cable 1 G-LINK™ cable 1 RF antenna cables 2 Warranty card 1 These operating instructions • Receiver subwoofer (SX-LX70SW) box: Cleaning cloth 1 • Satellite Speakers (SSP-LX70ST) box: Speaker cables 6 Speaker bases 4 Non-skid pads 16 Screws 4 Note • Specifications and design subject to
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Section Two HDD/DVD Recorder SDVR-LX70D
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you start Symbols used in this manual 57 Disc/content format playback services . . . . . 70 Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system 71 04 Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme guide The GUIDE Plus+ system 74 Using the GUIDE Plus+ system 74 Areas 76 GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting
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copying times 163 Manual recording modes 164 Troubleshooting 165 If the picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working 169 On-screen displays 170 Front panel displays 172 Language code list 172 Country/Area code list 173 Screen sizes
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you start Symbols used in this manual The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of , we recommend using ver. 1.1 discs. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs. Model
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types, and additionally provides HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between the different disc types. Marks used in this manual HDD HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD +RW DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) *2 DVD+R DVD+RW DVD -RAM DVD
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disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the logos on the disc and/or disc packaging may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) • DRM instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and
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01 Before you start DivX video compatibility DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX® video codec from DivX, Inc. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called "Titles". When naming files/titles on a disc prior to burning, keep in mind that
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Definition TV, broadband multimedia content and interactive services. DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB possible that the HDD will fail. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise protect against accidental loss. Pioneer cannot under any circumstances
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. • Do not connect a component that can receive analog signals to the ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT. If your area is not yet served with terrestrial digital services, connect your antenna's output to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) connector using one of the supplied RF antenna cables. Next, connect the recorder to
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for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the next page. Using the setup on this a video playing on your VCR (To use this feature when the recorder is in standby, Power Save must be or AV amplifier/receiver. • When using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make a timer recording from
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tuner in the external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+® system. Position the IR on your VCR (To use this feature when the recorder is in standby, . See the manual for your decoder box for more detailed instructions. 3 Use services), is only viewable when this recorder is off (in standby). 64 En
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). • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma television, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to the supplied manual for more on this). TV 1 Connect your to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include
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do not support the HDMI Control function. For details, see the operating instructions supplied the connected component. If you experience any problems, set HDMI Control to On for all connected control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. Connecting a DV camcorder You can connect
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USB ports on the front of the recorder you can connect USB devices such as digital cameras, printers, keyboards and PCs. Please also see the instructions that came with the device you want to connect before using. STANDBY/ON DV IN USB OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY STOP REC STOP REC USB (Type
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first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator feature. This takes you through setting the clock, the internal TV tuner and a few seconds to download country, TV screen size and language information. (Check the manual that came with your TV for compatibility information.)
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You can only use the Download from TV feature if this recorder is connected to your TV using a fullywired 21-pin SCART cable via the AV1 (RGB)-TV connector, and if your TV supports this function (check your TV's instruction manual for more details). ENTER • Select your country. k SCetotuinngtry
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Guide) type to use. • GUIDE Plus+: Use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ EPG (see also Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system on page 71 and Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme guide Size manual channel setting. See Manual CH Setting on page 154. For users receiving digital broadcast services manual
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OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. 1 GUIDE Display the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu. The language and country settings are already set to whatever you selected in the Setup
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support and report the brand and model of your external receiver. See also GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting Spain Tele 5 Switzerland Eurosport UK ITV, Eurosport Comments Analog receiver and this recorder as sources, follow the instructions above for setting up without an external receiver.
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the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. (When GUIDE Plus+ service starts Plus+ recordings and manual recordings - see Setting a manual recording on page 81 GUIDE Plus+ system in the following chapter. You should see a grid filled with channel logos and TV listings information. Use the / buttons to review
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to Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system on page 71 before proceeding. Using the GUIDE Plus+ system All the various features and areas are colour current programme while using the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2 Information panels - Display programme promotions or instructions on the GUIDE Plus+ system. 3 Action
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for the current programme. Press to conﬁrm a selection or to leave the GUIDE Plus+ screen. Use for numeric entry. Press to select the previous/next page the ì REC button (LCD page 1) to set the recording. • You can review the shows you have set to record in the Schedule Area (see also The Schedule
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page 1) - Previous/next day BLUE Action button - Return to the current time/date in the Grid ENTER - Press on the current selection to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and start watching the programme The Search Area From the Search Area you can: • Search by category • Search by subcategory • Search by
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Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme guide 04 Searching You can search for programmes by category, subcategory or by keyword (My Choice). Categories for searching include Movies (purple), Sport (green), Children (blue)
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to set up a personal profile. You can define a profile by channels, themes and/or keywords. As soon as a personal profile has been set, the GUIDE Plus+ system continuously scans the TV listings for the next seven days. Whenever you access the My TV Area, a list of programmes matching your profile
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electronic programme guide 04 The Schedule Area The Schedule Area is where you can set, see, edit and delete scheduled (timer) recordings. From the Schedule Area you can: • Edit or delete a One-Button-Recording • Set, edit or delete a VIDEO Plus+ recording • Set, edit or delete a manual recording
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04 Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme guide 7 Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to onto the disc even on MN1 recording quality (MN4 for DVD+R/+RW) then the Recovery Recording feature will automatically make the recording to the HDD instead. • If there is very little free space
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Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme guide 04 Setting a VIDEO Plus+® recording 1 Select 'Schedule' from the Menu bar. Setting a manual recording 1 Select 'Schedule' from the Menu bar. 2 Press the RED Action button (VIDEO Plus+). 3 Use the number buttons (LCD Page 2) to enter a PlusCode
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, stock quotes, and so on, and varies by region. (Note that this feature is not available in all countries/regions.) 2 Highlight the left channel tile of The Editor Area is mainly used when setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system to make any manual changes as necessary. You can also use the Editor Area
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GUIDE Plus+ System Information GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting This FAQ covers only a few questions. For a complete list please consult the GUIDE manually. Select Host Channel Setup in the Setup area and follow the instructions not respond, please call Customer Support to report your brand and
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shows EPG. Can I stop this from happening? If the GUIDE Plus+ system is not supported in your area, please do not set the postal code in the GUIDE Plus+ setup (see Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system on page 71). When the GUIDE Plus+ service starts in your area, please set the postal code again
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Using the digital electronic programme guide 05 Chapter 5 Using the digital electronic programme guide This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to Digital
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EPG Using the Digital EPG you can check the schedule of digital TV programmes, view information about desired programmes, and/or select programmes. 1 GUIDE Press to display the Digital EPG screen. The EPG screen updates automatically if the EPG data is acquired successfully. If not, the Digital EPG
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broadcast change. Series Recording6 (UK only) - Choose whether icon appears for the programme. 6 GUIDE Press to exit the Digital EPG picture quality/recording time on page 95). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also RW) then the Recovery Recording feature will automatically make the recording
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05 Using the digital electronic programme guide Editing a timer programme You can change any of the settings programme is not broadcast for over 13 weeks, its settings are automatically deleted.) • No Broadcast (UK only) - Displays when a programme for which you had the EPG Link set to On does
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Using the digital electronic programme guide 05 Note • If you set a DVD timer recording but to record and press either the RED button or ENTER to schedule a recording. Searching for series (UK only) You can search for broadcasts of programmes of the same series as a programme you have scheduled
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05 Using the digital electronic programme guide Searching for recommendations (UK only) You can search for recommended programmes generated from the content of the programmes you have scheduled to record1. EPG Search 1 Press YELLOW when the
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is very flexible; you have the full choice of recording quality options, including manual mode, and of course you can record, erase and re-record as many players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information
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06 Recording Important • The maximum number of titles/chapters per title that can be recorded on the HDD is 999 and 99 respectively. No more recording is possible on the HDD after the maximum number of titles has been reached. • The maximum continuous recording time for one title is 12 hours. • It
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Recording 06 Using the built-in A.TV and D.TV tuners Switching between A.TV and D.TV tuners A.TV/ • D.TV (LCD page 2) Press to switch between D.TV (digital) and A.TV (analog). Changing channels There are a number of ways to select analog and digital TV channels.1 Note that you can't change the TV
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TEXT to quit the MHEG application. Viewing Teletext (European countries except the UK.) You can view the Teletext that comes simultaneously with certain programmes. connected to your TV using a SCART cable to be able to use this feature. TV/ • DVD (LCD page 2) Switch between TV mode and DVD mode
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see Manual Recording on page 157), a further option will be available (MN1 to MN32, LPCM, or XP+ (a super-high quality HDD recording mode that features a time. • See Setting the picture quality/recording time above for detailed instructions. Note 1 Audio is recorded in 16-bit Linear PCM format,
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1 Connect this recorder to your TV with a SCART cable. 2 Press HOME MENU. Note 1 Except during Chase Play. 2 • Not all TVs support this feature. Check the instructions that came with your TV if you are unsure. • This feature will not work unless your TV is compatible with AV Link. See the operating
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plugging it back in and switching it on again. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the recorder's internal tuner for Pause Live TV If you haven't connected to Recorder's Tuner, it is not possible to use the Pause Live TV feature from standby. • After pressing P.LIVE TV, it will take at least
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recordable DVD loaded at the time of the recording, the Recovery Recording feature will automatically record the programme to the HDD for you. This recorder hours between 3:00 and 5:00 in the morning are used by the GUIDE Plus+ system to download programme information. During these times, VPS/ PDC
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use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock) You can make all the front panel and remote control buttons inoperative using the child lock feature. This is useful when you set a timer recording and want to make sure that the timer settings are not changed before recording has finished
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06 Recording Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play) HDD Chase Play allows you to watch a recording that is still in progress from the start, without having to wait until the recording has finished (i.e., playback is 'chasing' the recording). In fact, you're not just limited to watching
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DVD recorders may be able to (finalization might be necessary). Check the manual that came with the player to check what kinds of discs it will this. • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. These discs will have only a text title menu
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06 Recording 5 The recorder will now start finalizing the disc. During finalization: • If the finalization process of a DVD-RW or DVD+R/ +RW disc is going to take more than around four minutes, you can press ENTER to cancel. Around four minutes before completion, the option to cancel disappears. •
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features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the cursor buttons and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide recordable DVD discs. Important • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means any
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07 Playback Except VR mode: During playback, enter a 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 CLEAR chapter number then press ENTER to skip directly to that chapter within the currently playing title. On some discs, you can also use the num- (LCD page 2) ber buttons to select numbered items in the disc menu.
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(LCD page 3) audio type. Press to display subtitle information; press repeatedly to change subtitles. (LCD page 3) Note 1 When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search, repeat and programme play are not available. You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD in non-PBC mode by starting
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07 Playback Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD You can use the Disc Navigator to browse and edit video on recordable DVDs and the HDD, and to view information on titles. See also Editing on page 117 for more on editing recordable discs.
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Playback 07 Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback. DVD-Video Video CD Super VCD HDD/ 1 DVD Select DVD. HOME MENU 2 SETUP Display the Home Menu. ENTER 3 Select 'Disc Navigator'. Alternatively, for a Video CD
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on sale may not be registered in the Gracenote database installed in this unit. Use the Update Disc with the latest data downloaded from the Pioneer website to update the built-in Gracenote database (see Gracenote Database on page 160). • GUI displays may show the Gracenote database as 'Database
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CDs, WMA/MP3 files, or DivX2 files by pressing in the Disc Navigator. Search Mode DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time3 or by title/chapter/track number. ENTER 1 Select 'Search Mode' from the Play Mode
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2) if no menu OSD (such as the Play Mode menu) is displayed. Programme play HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 This feature lets you program the play order of titles/ chapters3/folders/tracks on a disc or the HDD. ENTER 1 Select 'Programme' from the Play Mode menu, then
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Playback 07 • To delete a step from the programme list, highlight the step you want to delete, then press CLEAR (LCD page 2). 3 Repeat step 2 to build up a programme list. A programme list can contain up to 24 titles/chapters/ folders/tracks. • (LCD page 3) Select/change the subtitle language.
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Mode SP(2h00m/DVD) HDD Remain 10h35m Chase Play Rec DVD-RW Video Remain 0h52m Stop Switching camera angles DVD-Video Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles - check the disc box for details: it should be marked with a icon if it contains multi-angle scenes
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Playback 07 • During real-time copy, the copy source playback information is displayed. • The Video mode DVD-R/-RW displays become the same as a DVD-Video disc once the disc is finalized. • The total recording time figure shown in parenthesis is calculated based on a 12 cm/4.7 GB disc at the
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08 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Chapter 8 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder You can play back and record video from a DV camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Important • If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable, you cannot
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Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 08 ENTER 5 Select 'Record to Hard Disk Drive' or 'Record to DVD'. 6 Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to start recording from. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record. • Depending on your camcorder,
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Note 1 If the audio subcode on the DV tape cannot be read correctly, the audio type will not switch automatically. You can switch the audio manually from the External Audio setting (page 155).
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Editing 09 Chapter 9 Editing Editing options The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types. Create (page 119) Play (page 119) Erase (page 119) Edit > Title Name (page 120) Edit > Set Thumbnail (page 121) Edit > Erase Section (page 121) Edit > Divide (page
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09 Editing The Disc Navigator screen The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and DVD-R/-RW (VR mode) discs, DVD+R/+RW and DVD-RAM, as well as video content on the hard disk drive. • HDD/ DVD Press to switch between the HDD and DVD Disc Navigator
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Editing 09 Create DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only Use this function to create a Play List and add titles to it. Before you can use this command, make sure that the Play List is switched on in the view options panel on the left. ENTER 1 Select 'Create' from the command menu panel. Disc
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09 Editing Title Name DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode, DVD-RAM and HDD recordings, and up to 40 characters for Video mode recordings and DVD+R/ +RW discs. 1 Highlight the title you want to name (or rename).
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shows the start of the section. 10-1 00.00.09.15 Play Pause OOKK Exit Exit You can also use the chapter and time search features (press the YELLOW button), and the CM SKIP/CM BACK (LCD page 1)). 4 Select 'Exit' to return to the Edit screen. Erase Section (HDD) From To
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09 Editing ENTER 5 Highlight 'To' then, in the same way, find the end of the section to erase, then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, another marker indicates the end of the section, with the section itself marked in red. ENTER 6 Select 'Yes' to confirm or 'No' to cancel. In the
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Editing 09 4 Select the command you want: • Divide - Divide a chapter into two or more parts: Use the playback controls ( , , , , etc. (LCD page 1)) to find the point at which you want to divide the chapter, then press ENTER. Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List) 19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP Rec.
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09 Editing Lock HDD DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM Original only You can lock a title so that it can't be edited or erased accidently. If you do need to edit it, you can always unlock it later. Important • You can't undo any edits made before changing the lock status. You also can't
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Editing 09 Combine DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only Use this function to combine two Play List titles into one. Genre Name HDD Use this command to rename one of the five userdefinable genres (Free 1 to Free 5). 1 Highlight the title you want to combine. This title will remain in the same place
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09 Editing Multi-Mode HDD Multi-Mode allows you to select several titles, then select a command that will be applied to all of them. In this way you can select multiple titles and then erase them all at once, for example. ENTER 1 Select 'Multi-Mode' from the command menu panel. Disc Navigator
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Touch Copy feature. This copies the currently playing HDD title to DVD, or DVD title to the HDD. See One Touch Copy below for detailed instructions. For bits you want. See Using Copy Lists on page 128 for detailed instructions. Where possible, the recorder will copy your recordings at high-speed.
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) disc for the copy, make sure it is initialized before you start. HOME MENU 2 SETUP Select 'Copy' from the Home Menu. 128 En Note 1 In manual recording mode these equate to MN1 to MN15 (Video Mode Off) or MN1 to MN8 (Video Mode On).
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-once protected material, the copy-once parts will not be added. • When adding titles that contain material of more than one aspect ratio (screen size), each part with a different aspect ratio will be added as a separate title if high-speed copying is possible. Depending on the title1, high-speed
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10 Copying and backup 8 To edit a title, highlight it using the / buttons, then press ENTER. Copy Title Edit HDD DVD (Video mode) 1 > 2 > 3 1 20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SEPrase 2 20:00 Wed22/03 Pr 2 STiPtle Name Erase Section Move Preview Cancel 2 Title Back Next 20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP Copy List
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Copying and backup 10 Copying from DVD to HDD Important • The DVD to HDD Copy screen isn't accessible when a finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW or a DVD-Video is loaded. As long as the disc is not Copy Guard protected, you can still use the One Touch Copy function, however (see One Touch Copy on page
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the Copy List screen and erase one or more titles from the Copy List. Bilingual Using disc backup * See also Copyright on page 127. This feature offers a simple way to make a backup copy of finalized DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) discs or DVD+R/ +RW discs. The data is copied first to the
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Copying and backup 10 ENTER 4 Select 'Start'. Disc Back-up Read from disc and save to HDD. Start reading? Start Cancel • You can cancel the backup process by pressing O.T. COPY for more than one second. However, this will make the disc unusable (although if you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW
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11 Using the Jukebox Chapter 11 Using the Jukebox The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder's HDD to store and playback music from your CDs. You can also transfer WMA/MP3 files stored on CD-R/-
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Using the Jukebox 11 Copying files via USB Connecting a regular USB device You can copy WMA or MP3 files from a connected USB device, such as a USB drive, to the HDD. 1 Connect the USB device. HOME MENU 2 SETUP Select 'Jukebox' from the Home Menu. ENTER 3 Select 'Listen to Music from USB
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while it is underway, press ENTER on the remote control. The Connect PC screen is closed. • If synchronization fails, make sure that the Pioneer. HDD/DVD-Recorder device is selected at the synchronization screen of Windows Media Player 11, and try again. 7 When you have finished copying files
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that do not conform to the ISO8859-1 standard may display differently in Windows Media Player 11 and the Jukebox. • File whose extensions are not supported by the Jukebox (i.e. files that are not .mp3 or .wma) cannot be transferred. • Files imported to this recorder via Connect PC cannot be exported
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11 Using the Jukebox 6 Display the command menu. ENTER 3 Select 'Add to Play List' from the menu. Jukebox HDD Track List ALL Track Original HDD 1 Track1 2 Track2 3 Track3 4 Track4 5 Track5 6 Track6 7 Track7 Track1 Remain 100.0 G 10 Tracks Play Erase Edit Repeat Add to Play List MENU
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Using the Jukebox 11 Changing the display style of the Jukebox ENTER 1 Select an artist/album you want to change the display for. 2 Display the view options panel. Jukebox HDD Display Mode Artist Artist Play List Original Original Artist List ALL 001 Artist1 002 Artist2 003 Artist3 004
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004 PIOR0003 005 PIOR0004 006 PIOR0005 007 PIOR0006 008 PIOR0007 009 PIOR0008 010 PIOR0009 011 PIOR0010 012 PIOR0011 Folder Size 999 MB FILE MENU 1/84 Pages in file list • The larger the file size, the longer it takes the recorder to load the file. • You can change folders via the / buttons. • If
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002 PIOR0001 003 PIOR0002 004 PIOR0003 005 PIOR0004 006 PIOR0005 007 PIOR0006 008 PIOR0007 009 PIOR0008 010 PIOR0009 011 PIOR0010 012 PIOR0011 Folder Size 999 MB FILE MENU 1/84 ENTER 2 Choose 'Display Mode' or 'Style' then press ENTER to see the available view options. • Display Mode - Choose
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002 PIOR0001 003 PIOR0002 004 PIOR0003 005 PIOR0004 006 PIOR0005 007 PIOR0006 008 PIOR0007 009 PIOR0008 010 PIOR0009 011 PIOR0010 012 PIOR0011 Folder Size 999 MB Start Slideshow Copy all to HDD Copy to HDD Print Detailed InformationFILE Multi-Mode MENU 1/84 ENTER 4 Select 'Yes' to
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editing. ENTER 1 Select the folder containing the files you want to import. 2 Display the command menu. Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW Using this feature you can copy all the files1 (including audio and movie files) stored on a connected USB camera to a recordable DVD disc. A slideshow of the
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12 The PhotoViewer Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW This feature allows you just to copy some of the files stored on HDD to a DVD. A slideshow of the files is also recorded on the disc as a
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PIOR0001 003 PIOR0002 004 PIOR0003 005 PIOR0004 006 PIOR0005 007 PIOR0006 008 PIOR0007 009 PIOR0008 010 PIOR0009 011 PIOR0010 012 PIOR0011 Folder Size 999 MB Start Slideshow Start Audio Slideshow File Options Print Copy to DVD FILE Detailed InformationMENU Multi-Mode 1/84 ENTER 4 Select
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by pressing ENTER. To view detailed information This feature allows you to check the settings of the camera from which you imported the photos. Tip • Paper size and layout can be set; the options available depend on your printer - check the printer manual for details. • This recorder may not work
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you insert a blank DVD-RW. You must set the desired initialization mode before inserting a disc. See DVD-RW Auto Initialize on page 102 for detailed instructions. ENTER 3 Input a name for the disc. The disc name can be up to 64 characters long for a VR mode disc, or 40 for a Video mode
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VR mode. See Initializing recordable DVD discs on page 102 for detailed instructions. Finalize settings Finalize DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW Finalizing 'fixes becomes corrupted for some reason, you can initialize the HDD to fix the problem. Note that initializing the HDD will erase all the data on it.
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The Video Adjust menu 14 Chapter 14 The Video Adjust menu Using the Video Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external input, for disc playback, and for recording. Setting the picture quality for TV and external input Picture Creation lets you choose a set of
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14 The Video Adjust menu • Black Setup - Corrects the standard reference black level (525 Input Line System only). • Hue - Adjusts overall balance between red and green. • Chroma Level - Adjusts how rich the colours appear. ENTER 4 Adjust the currently selected setting. HOME MENU 5 SETUP Press
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The Video Adjust menu 14 3 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust. Memory1 Prog. Motion PureCinma YNR BNR MNR Sharpness Detail Motion Still Auto1 Off Max Off Max Off Max Soft Fine Soft Fine Tip • To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press
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GUI displays. Off Switches off the automatic Help screens for GUI displays. (Press HELP on the remote to manually display the Help screen.) EPG Type Select GUIDE Plus+ Use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ EPG. Digital EPG Use the EPG based on information provided by D.TV broadcasts. Setup Navigator
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The Initial Setup menu 15 Setting Options Explanation Digital Tuner Replace Channels Next Screen Scans for digital channels and replaces all the channel presets with the results. Before the scan starts you will need to select your country. After the scan is complete the recorder tells you
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the Manual CH Setting option below. Press HOME MENU to exit the channel mapping screen. Download from TV If your TV supports this feature you can appears, as above. See also the operating instructions that came with your TV for more information. Manual CH Setting Next Screen Proceed to the next
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the channel Decoder setting is set to On. (See Manual CH Setting on page 154.) NTSC on PAL TV can be switched off. Check the operating instructions that came with your TV. See also supports two stereo audio tracks. Stereo 2 Select to use the overdubbed audio track from a camcorder that supports
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Explanation 96 kHz PCM Out 96 kHz 48 kHz • Convert 96 kHz digital audio sources to 48 kHz output. Use if your connected equipment doesn't support 96 kHz sampling rate. 96 kHz Output 96 kHz digital audio when a 96 kHz source is being played. MPEG Out MPEG Output an MPEG audio
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to switch off subtitle display. Assist Subtitle Select to display special additional assistive subtitles, where available. Some discs may override these settings. Recording Manual Recording On (go to setup) All the standard recording modes, plus MN1 to MN32, LPCM and XP+ modes can be set. Off
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also Bilingual Recording on page 155. When the recording mode is set to XP+, you cannot change HDD Recording Format. Playback TV Screen Size 4:3 (Letter Box) Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the letter box format presentation for widescreen material. 4:3 (Pan & Scan) Select if
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function. Select this option when using to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television. Off Disable the HDMI Control function. Select this , or when connected to a component manufactured by a company other than Pioneer. • For more information about HDMI Control, see HDMI Control on page
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menu of CI card functions. Consult your service provider for more information on the functions TV's Tuner Allows you to use the Pause Live TV feature with an AV Link-compatible TV connected by SCART cable. from the Pioneer website. For details, visit the Pioneer website. (http://www.pioneer.eu)
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The Initial Setup menu 15 Additional information about the TV system settings About the input line system This recorder is compatible with PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC and PAL-60 TV systems. The Input Line System and Input Colour System settings determine how the recorder treats incoming video signals
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. Note that channel information may be erased when software update is used, and that timer recording will not work during the update. To cancel manual update before it has completed, press HOME MENU. Auto Update By default, the Auto Update option is On, which means that periodically the recorder
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Additional information 16 Chapter 16 Additional information Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video. Please note that not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying.1 Check with the disc manufacturer for compatibility. DVD disc
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be automatically recorded in MN32 mode. • Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality. • Audio recording in all manual recording modes is in Dolby Digital 2 ch format, except for LPCM mode, which is in Linear PCM format. • See also Recording on page 91
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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. General Problem Remedy Can't eject a disc • Turn off the power to this
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16 Additional information Problem Remedy Screen is stretched vertically or horizontally • Make sure that the TV Screen Size setting (page 158) is correct for the kind of TV you have (see also page 173). • If you have a widescreen TV, check its aspect ratio
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16 Problem Remedy • To have the battery replaced, please ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repairs. Front panel currently playing HDD content was recorded in XP+ mode, the One Touch Copy feature can't be used. • One Touch Copy can't be used for titles
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16 Additional information HDMI Problem The connected HDMI or DVI device does not terminal. connected HDMI or DVI • Some HDMI-compatible devices do not output sound (check with the manual that came device with the connected device). The power automatically turns on Can't record video • This
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, some HDMI input terminals do not support the HDMI Control function. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your plasma television. • If cable for this recorder or the connected component. If you experience any problems, set HDMI Control to On for all connected units, and then
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, clean it and retry. If the error persists, use a new disc. If the error appears even with a new disc, please ask your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repairs. • Incompatible or unreadable disc. The disc loaded is a playback-only disc type. This display may
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or broken. Please ask your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center or your dealer to carry This recorder's DV jack supports connection to just one camcorder. the printer. See the Troubleshooting section if you do not instructions that came with your printer for possible causes of print errors.
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. Please ask your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center or your dealer to 0519 Chinese (zh), 2608 Dutch (nl), 1412 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Swedish (sv), 1922 Russian (ru), 1821 Greek (ts), 2019 Tatar (tt), 2020 Twi (tw), 2023 Ukrainian (uk), 2111 Urdu (ur), 2118 Uzbek (uz), 2126 Vietnamese (vi),
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no Pakistan, 1611, pk Philippines, 1608, ph Portugal, 1620, pt Russian Federation, 1821, ru Singapore, 1907, sg Spain, 0519, th United Kingdom, 0702, gb USA, 2119, us Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Screen manual that came with the TV for details. 173 En
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discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneerauthorized service center. Although lens cleaners are commercially . For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs. Do not load
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, or cover with cloth - this may prevent proper cooling of the unit. Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit's feet. Resetting the recorder If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. 1 Make sure
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h 46 m Super Long Play (SLP Approx. 14 h 21 m Super Extended Play (SEP Approx. 17 h 57 m (DVD-R DL only) Manual Mode (MN) DVD-R DL Approx. 1 h 51 m to 24 h DVD+R DL Approx. 1 h 51 m to 14 h 21 m Timer France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, UK. 176 En
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Additional information 16 Input/Output Antenna 75 Ω IEC 169-2 connector for VHF/UHF in/out (analog 75 Ω IEC 169-2 connector for VHF/UHF in/out (digital) Video input AV2 Input level 1 Vp-p (75 Ω) Jacks AV connector Video output AV1 Output level 1 Vp-p (75 Ω) Jacks AV connector RGB input
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987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
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