TUNER CVBS

TU_V_IN 18

TUNER Audio L

TU_L_IN 87

TUNER Audio R

IC8302 HA118326

74 [L1-L] 30 [L1] 16 AV1_V_IN 20 AV1_V/Y_OUT 19 R/C_OUT 15 SC1_R/C_OUT SC1_V/Y_OUT SC1_V/Y_IN G_OUT 11 SC1_G_OUT B_OUT 7 SC1_B_OUT AV1_L_IN 6 SC1_A_IN_L AV1_L_OUT 3 SC1_A_OUT_L SC1_A_IN_R SC1_A_OUT_R SCART1 AV1
72 [L3-L] 22 [L3] 12 AV2_V/Y_IN AV2_V/Y_OUT R/C_IN G_IN B_IN AV2_L_IN AV2_L_OUT 20
SC2_A_OUT_R SC2_A_IN_R SC2_A_OUT_L SC2_A_IN_L SC2_B_IN SC2_G_IN SC2_R/C_IN SC2_V/Y_OUT SC2_V/Y_IN

SCART2 AV2

IC8303 MM1507XNRE

C_OUT V/Y_OUT

HDD/DVD Audio Out L HDD/DVD Audio Out R

HDD/DVD Audio

TUNERCON 73pin

IC8304 MM1507XNRE

80 L_OUT

Y_IN CR_IN CB_IN

SERVICE MAIN ASSY
[VTR-Y] [HiFi-L] 24 VCR_V_ 82 VCR_L_IN 100 VCR_V_IN

RGB to YC Convert

IC8403 BH7236AF

IC8401 TC4W53FU

VCR_L 70
IC101 YCA HA118225 IC3002 VCRMICON IC701 HiFi LA72646

VCR_BLOCK

Y/C/AUDIO/HEAD AMP BLOCK DIAGRAM

HF1 (R)

V AMP Y CCD SQUELCH 629 TRAP P/Q EQ DEM0 Y-LPF R GCL REC+DO DEM P REC MUTE REC Fillter NL E MPH 2MLPF R CLPF1 ACC P R C-DL Main Conv1 R BPF LPF R P CK VCA R REC EQ R 98 L-DET SYNC Sep P P CCD Y/C/AUDIO/HEAD AMP IC IC101 HA118225F 71 LINE AMP XTAL VCO/OSC R VCA CCD LPF P PRE AMP Main Conv2 C LPF2 Trap P Pilot Erase B.D. NPCONV C.K. FH HPF CT1 Trap REC Trap HiFi Trap P P R 82 ENV DET GCL HPF HPF YLR V FBC/ VALC DO N.L DE-EM DLIM Clear SYNC P GCL FM AGC 85 H.AMP 89 R P SUB LPF MAIN DE-EM LPF

HF_COM

HF2 (L)
3.1.2 Y/C/AUDIO/HEAD AMP BLOCK
R V FBC/ VALC Q103 Q104 Q105 PB SW X101 4.433619MHz 18 SECAM CHROMA IC IC4601 LA70100M-MPB 16 PAL/SECAM VIDEO SW IC IC102 MM1501XNRE

SP-CH1 (R)

SP_COM

SP-CH2 (L)

EP/LP-CH1 (R)

EP/LP_COM

EP/LP-CH2 (L)

V_H.SW

VCR MICON

ENV. DET

MESECAM_K

6 E D C

V.REC_ST-H

FE HEAD (GND)

FE HEAD (HOT)

HEAD AUDIO CONTROL

AUDIO REC

AUDIO PB

COIL, BIAS OSC L102

Q101 NORMAL A. REC ST SW

NORMAL_A_IN

NORMAL_A_OUT

IN/OUT/TUNER/ STEREO

DUMMY_V. SYNC

OSD_V_IN

AUDIO_MUTE-H C.SYNC

SECAM-H

SECAM_IN

VCR MICON BLOCK DIAGRAM
SYSCON/SERVO IC3002 OEC1063A 88 T.IN POWER ON-H 55 P.SAVE MESECAM-H 45 DUMMY V.SYNC POWER ON-L 37 POWER FAIL AUDIO MUTE-H IC3001 PST3231NR CTL(+) CTL(-) AT+5.2V SECAM-H 48 SECAM-IN V ENV 24 VIDEO H.SW CAP FWD-L 84 CAP LIMIT 102 CAP FULL 108 CAP PWM 97 LD M CTL 104 DFG/PG 107 DRUM PWM 25 BOT-H 26 EOT-H 90 BOT MS_SEN B Q3001 MS_SEN A Q3002 REC_MUTE-H HIFI ENV 3 HIFI H.SW 28 MS SEN-A 27 MS SEN-B 69 REEL S 70 REEL T SS_SECAM-H CV OUT MPEG IIC CLK 60 MPEG IIC SDA X3001 10MHz X3002 32.768KHz X3003 17.734475KHz 80 OSC OSC XX4FSC OUT 22 4FSC IN CVIN1 CVIN16 OSD_V_IN Y/C/AUDIO/ HEAD AMP Q3018 BUFFER OSD_V_OUT IN/OUT/TUNER/ STEREO PAL/SECAM VIDEO SW IC IC3005 MM1501XNRE TAB_SW 51 SW3001 LSA-1144EAU 2 IIC SDA SCL 5 SDA IIC CLK 61 SCL_V SDA_V CAP FG SYSTEM RESET RESET CTLSECAM-H SECAM-IN ENV.DET CTL+ Y/C/AUDIO/ HEAD AMP 58 V.REC ST-H 71 V.REC_ST-H AUDIO_MUTE-H C.SYNC 111 C.SYNC DUMMY_V.SYNC MESECAM-H VV-H 46 VV-H

0R0 R3115 0R0

RR3116 0R0 R3111 470

IC3103 TC74VHC157FT
1 SELECT VCC 2 1A ST 14 1B 4 1Y 5 2A 4Y 11 2B 7 2Y 8 GND 3Y 3B 9 3A 4B 12 4A 15 16

AK5359ET

(AK5358ET)

UMF21N-TLB C1 B2

B E1 B1 C2

E E1 B1 C2

DV_ADATA ADATAI AD_ADATA
4 AD_LRC K LRCK I DV_LRC K AD_BCK BCKI DV_BCK
SERVICE C 3/3 (VXX3161) MAIN ASSY

105/10

S-1170B25UC-OTK

IC4512

475/6R3 C4552 R4592 R4593

0R0 0R0 0R0

R4534 0R0

A 5/7 CP8104

VKN1439-A-TBB

from TUJB

V+5AVI

681 C2501

105 C2506

R2314 C104

2SA1576A(QR) Q2501

R2315 C104

R2302 AMUTE1 RCHIN 0R0

TP89 TP91

TP90 AMUTE R_I N GND L_I N P_CONT2 C_I N GND Y_I N X525P GND CR_OU T GND CB_OU T GND YP_OU T GND Y_OUT GND C_OUT MRS T L_OUT GND A R_OUT SW+12 V XRST1 DAM_TO_ T HSM_TO_ T

Y_OU T

LCHI N

0.268Vpp,CENTER DC???V

1.002Vpp,SYNC DC??? V 0.2873Vpp,CENTER DC???V 1.002Vpp,SYNC DC??? V 0.7104Vpp,CENTER DC???V

R2301 R68 2

TP2311 TP93

2SA1576A(QR) Q2502

C_OU T from EMMA

0.7104Vpp,CENTER DC???V

J_C_I N Y_OU T C_OU J_Y_I N T YP_OUT CB_OUT CR_OUT CR_OU T CB_OU T

1.00Vpp,SYNC DC???V

R2304 0R0

TP92 TP86

2SA1576A(QR) Q2503

Yp_OUT

YP_OU T

R2510 681

IC2201

1 SW INOUT GND IN2 VCC 6

2SA1576A(QR) C Q2504

C_OUT DV_XADC

LCHOUT C2222 105/10

TP81 TP2300 TP88

Cb_OUT

J_Y_IN

RCHOUT

TP87 TP2309 TP94

R2213 331

DV_YVI N 4 C2221 105/10

XRST1 SSMtoT_NSDA HSMtoT DAT_TO_M ASCK_NSCK HST_TO_M
R3002 R3004 R3003 0R0 0R0 0R0

2SA1576A(QR) C Q2505

MM1503XN

Cr_OUT

TP97 TP99 TP96 TP98 TP95
DAT_TO_ M ASC K HST_TO_ M GND SPDIF B_I R TXDGL RXDGL
DV_XADC IR_GLIN K TX2_GLINK J_C_IN RX2_GLINK TX0 DV_CIN
TP2301 TP2312 TP2313 TP2314

IC2202

6 SW INOUT 3

105 R2307

YI 106

DCH1201-A-T

R2211 122

2SA1576A(QR)-TLB

to EMMA

MM1501XN

C2217 CI 106

XRESET DVRST_RFEXLL

O R2212 122

R2604 0R0

TP2604 TP2605

SWICHES SW651 : POWER SW656 : EJECT

R667 10K

SWITCHES SW652 : DUB ENTER SW653 : CH-/DOWN SW654 : DUBDING SW655 : CH+/UP SW657 : DUBDING SELECT SW660 : >>/RIGHT SW661 :REC STEP SW662 : HELP SW663 : <</LEFT SW664 : OPEN/CLOSE SW665 : PLAY SW666 : STOP SW667 : REC
R653 12K R655 5.6K R658 3.3K R661 2.2K R664 2.2K

OPEN/CLOSE SW664

EVQ11L05R

CH-/DOWN SW653

REC_STOP SW661

CH+/UP SW655

REC SW667
12-MT-93GNAK V651 7G 6G 5G 4G 3G 2G 1G AUDIO R IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L IN J653 J651 J652 AV1-06AD-3 AV1-06AD-4 AV1-06ADS-2 C670 0.001 B

R649 1001/4W R

(CP8002) CP650 IMSA-9615S-15C-PP-A FRONT_C_IN 1 SDETFRONT_Y_IN 3 GND GND FRONT_V_IN 5 FRONT_A_L 7
-26.1 -26.1 -26.1 -20.1 -28.0 -16.7 -28.1 -28.1 -0.1
-21.3 -16.6 -21.3 -26.1 -26.1

49 -21.2 -26.1 -19.7

0.001 B 1 H E 2 L
FRONT_A_R 3 NC D664 DF3A5.6FU 2 LED_DVD LED_HDD LED_VCR V+5V DIN-417HA-01 D663 NC DF3A5.6FU KEY1 C 1 2

RC650 0.01 B R699 R3

LED_SATA 13

B C D E F

R697 75
D651 COM11 COM12 S13 S16 S15 S14 S12 S11 S10

D662 DF3A5.6FU

-23.0 -23.0 -23.0 -23.2 -22.7 -22.7 -22.7 -22.7 -22.8 -22.7 -19.-22.6 -22.7 -19.7 -16.6 -13.5 -10.4 -10.3 -7.2 -13.5 5.C653 0.1 B 5 3.0.5.1 5.9 2.0 REM_IN S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2
271/4W 180 LTL-1CHAE-002A 3.5 ORANGE LED_SW QKRC103SRTK 0 D652 R678 RSLR-343BBTT32 3.5 BLUE LED_SW QKRC103SRTK 0 D653 RLTL-1CHGE-002A 0 GREEN LED_SW Q653 4.8 KRC103SRTK 0 Function SW659 390

SEGMENT DRIVER

GRID DRIVER

KEY SCAN OUTPUT

DIMMING CIRCUIT
DIPLAY MEMORY (12bits * 12Words)

R674 180

TIMING GENERATOR

CONTROL

KEY MATRIX MEMORY

LED DRIVE OSC

SERIAL DATA INTERFACE
1 Vout CB+ 3 GND KANP R6.3V 47 KA C657 0.1 B R650 R683 D654 3.5

OS651 ROM-V3140THC1

C656_1 35V10
R684 R685 C666 100PCH C667 2201/4W 100PCH C1/4W 0.1 B 100PCH C652 C654 0.1 B C655 10K 0.1 B LED_DUB
LTL-1CHAE-002A ORANGE D658 3.27 LTL-1CHAE-002A 0 ORANGE

220 1/4W

R686 R687

LED_SW QKRC103SRTK

R688 R689
LTL-1CHAE-002A ORANGE D27 LTL-1CHAE-002A 3.ORANGE LED_SW Q0 KRC103SRTK D657 R675 R27 LTL-1CHEE-002A RED R690 R691 D656

LED_SATA

LED_REC
3.27 LTL-1CHEE-002A RED LED_SW QD6550 KRC103SRTK R692 R27 LTL-1CHEE-002A D650 R694 R695 RED LTL-1CHEE-002A 3.5 RED LED_SW Q0 KRC103SRTK

LED_HDD

LED_DVD

HEATER+

HEATER-

PCBDP0 DEF090

SWICH SW659 : Function

R601 2.2K

R600 2.2K PCB280 DEF097A
3.17 RELAY 1 and 2 PCB ASSYS
RELAY1 PCB ASSY (A2J602ADB0)

(RELAY1 PCB)

FROM/TO ATAPI

The position at STOP mode. Caption DD Unit Cassette Holder Assy

Fig. 1-4-A

Torque Gauge/Adpter (GGF1508/GGF1506)

CH-1 Envelope (TP101)

CH-1 CH-2 Track Track CH-2 SW Pulse (TP3002)
Torque Gauge/Adpter (GGF1507/GGF1506)

Fig. 2-1-A

Entrance S Reel Max T Reel A A:B B 3:2

Exit Max

Fig. 1-4-B

Fig. 2-1-B

2-2: CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF AUDIO/CONTROL HEAD
2-3: TAPE RUNNING ADJUSTMENT (X VALUE ADJUSTMENT)
1. Confirm and adjust the height of the Reel Disk. (Refer to item 1-1) 2. Confirm and adjust the position of the Tension Post. (Refer to item 1-2) 3. Adjust the Guide Roller. (Refer to item 2-1) 4. Confirm and adjust the Audio/Control Head. (Refer to item 2-2) 5. Connect CH-1 of the oscilloscope to TP3002, CH-2 to TP101 and CH-3 to HOT side of Audio Out Jack. 6. Playback the VHS Alignment Tape (GGV1223). (Refer to SERVICING FIXTURE AND TOOLS) 7. Press and hold the ATR button on the remote control more than 2 seconds to set tracking to center. 8. Set the X Value adjustment driver (GGF1510) to the 4 of Fig. 2-2-B. Adjust X value so that the envelope waveform output becomes maximum. Check if the relation between Audio and Envelope waveform becomes (1) or (2) of Fig. 2-3. 9. Playback the VHS Alignment Tape (GGV1224). (Refer to SERVICING FIXTURE AND TOOLS) 10. Check if the picture is played back correctly.
When the Tape Running Mechanism does not work well, adjust the following items. 1. Playback the VHS Alignment Tape (GGV1222). (Refer to SERVICING FIXTURE AND TOOLS) 2. Confirm that the reflected picture of stamp mark is appeared on the tape prior to P4 Post as shown in Fig. 2-2-A. a) When the reflected picture is distorted, turn the screw 1 clockwise until the distortion is disappeared. b) When the reflected picture is not distorted, turn the screw 1 counterclockwise until little distortion is appeared, then adjust the a). 3. Push the "AUDIO SELECT" button of remote control and select the monaural audio. At this time, "MONAURAL" is displayed on the TV screen at the lower left. 4. Turn the screw 2 to set the audio level to maximum. 5. Confirm that the bottom of the Audio/ Control Head and the bottom of the tape is shown in Fig. 2-2-C. c) When the height is not correct, turn the screw 3 to adjust the height. Then, adjust the 1~3 again.

Audio/Control Head

Reflected picture of Stamp Mark P4 Cap
Envelope (1) CH-3 Audio (2)

Stamp Mark

Fig. 2-3 Fig. 2-2-A
2-4: CONFIRM HI-FI AUDIO (Hi-Fi model only)

5. After adjusting the LD power, invoke powered opening of the tray. (LD power adjusting time : about 60 sec.) Make sure that the LED next to CN401 flashes once per burst. 6. Load the DVDT-002 on the tray. The tray automatically closes after 15 seconds. The tray repeatedly closes and opens automatically until a disc is loaded. 7. After adjustment for judging the DVD disc, the tray automatically opens. Make sure that the LED next to CN401 flashes twice in a burst. (DVD disc discrimination adjusting time : about 25 sec.) If the LED flashes only once per burst: a. A disc other than the DVDT-002 may be loaded. Be sure to load the DVDT-002.
8. Replace the DVDT-002 with the CDT-313. The tray automatically closes after 15 seconds. The tray repeatedly closes and opens automatically until a disc is loaded. 9. After adjustment for judging the CD disc, the tray automatically opens. Make sure that the LED next to CN401 is unlit. (CD disc discrimination adjusting time : about 25 sec.) If the LED flashes twice in a burst: a. A disc other than the CDT-313 may be loaded. Be sure to load the CDT-313. 10. Unload the CDT-313 and manually close the tray.
11. Turn off the recorder by holding the POWER button pressed for several seconds. 12. Disconnect the 10-pin FFC cable from the MAIN Assy. 13. Set the power sources for the HDD and the flexible connecting cable for ATA (40-pin) to their original statuses. [ Points to be confirmed ] 1. Make sure that real-time recording on a DVD-R/-RW/RAM will finish normally. 2. Play back a recorded disc and make sure that playback is performed without a problem.

7. GENERAL INFORMATION

7.1 DIAGNOSIS
Jigs and Tools to be used
Remote control unit for serving (GGF1381) DVD Recorder Data Disc (Type 2)(*) (*) Be sure to use the latest disc (Type 2). Download disc In May, 2006, the latest disc is GGV1273. Test disc (GGV1025) DVD-RW (Commercial goods)
Service Mode List 1. Setting type
7.1.1 Model setting 7.1.2 CPRM ID number and data

When to perform

When replacing SERVICE MAIN ASSY or SERVICE VCR ASSY. When "CPRM ERROR" is displayed on the display screen. After the MAIN ASSY or HDD replaced. After model setting (After replacing SERVICE MAIN ASSY, SERVICE VCR ASSY). After the HDD is replaced. When NG is displayed for the version infomation in Service mode. When a flicker appears on the tuner display like a horizontal or vertial out-of-sync symptom

(2) The setting way to shipping mode (Reference) At 2 lines of the [Procedures], press a "VHS EJECT" button while pressing a "START" button.

2. SERIAL DOWNLOAD

1. When the main board is replaced, the firmware versions for the system control computer, drive, and the TUFL microcomputer do not match, and operations of the unit may be destabilized. In such a case, the versions for the above three must be matched. 2. This method is used when disc downloading fails.

[Connection]

Connect as follows:
* PC with serial port * RS-232C straight cable * RS-232C I/F jig (GGF1348) * 7P FFC (VDA1681) * Download program (UFU.exe) * Firmware

RS-232C cable

RS-232C I/F

7P FFC

This unit
1 Connect the 232C I/F jigs above way. 2 Turn on the PC and start the " UFU.exe ". 3 Select the Firmware file. ("sz0" file) 4 Turn the DVD recorder on and start the download program. " Target Device is connected " is appeared on the screen.
5 Select the Communication Speed (Baud Rate) a) Base Speed 115,200 b) Data Send Speed 115,START Even if you click "START" button, sometimes "Communication Error" may come out one to twice, and download may fail. In this case, please click "START" again. Other factors can be considerd if download fails 3 times or more. And it takes about 20 minutes for updating the firmware. * TUNERCON and IR con program is not downloaded by this way, so do disc-download for TUNERCON and IR con.
7.1.4 VIDEO ADJUSTMENT FOR SPECIFIC AREA
Depending on the area, if a flicker may appear in a picture received by the tuner, it can be corrected or reduced with this setting.
1. Specific-Channel Setting mode
In this mode, specific settings can be made for up to 12 channels. For channels that do not have specific settings, the settings of General Setting mode are applied.

[How to enter this mode]

1 Select a channel or line input (L1,L2) on which a specific setting is to be made. 2 Press the ESC then CHP/TIM keys on the remote control unit for servicing. "General Setting mode" is displayed. 3 Press the DIG/ANA key in General Setting mode. Specific-Channel Setting mode is entered.

[How to exit] [Note]

Press the ESC key on the remote control unit for servicing to return the Normal mode.
Setting is in effect only during recording/playback stop.

2. General Setting mode

To shift from Specific-Channel Setting mode: Each time the DIG/ANA key is pressed, Specific-Channel Setting mode and General Setting mode are alternately selected. To shift from Normal mode (recording/playback stop): Press the ESC then CHP/TIM keys.

[How to exit]

Press the ESC key to return the normal mode.
Show setting example on the General Setting mode screen to the following. Regarding setting of actual each item, refer to table 1 (key operations in specific-area setting mode).
[Display in General Setting mode when the channel currently displayed has specific settings]
Specific Area Mode Input - [ TUNER ] Sync AGC : ON H ThresholdLevel : 12 V Threshold Level : 10 EPG EQ RGB Line Mask : OFF : 28
[General Setting mode screen]
Specific Area Mode Input - [ TUNER ] Sync AGC : ON H ThresholdLevel : 12 V Threshold Level : 10 EPG EQ : OFF : 28 * * * * *

RGB Line Mask

*: Setting is the default.
This channel is set up individually.
General Setting mode can be entered only during recording/playback stop. The currently selected input mode (TUNER or LINE) is displayed for "Input." If L1 or L2 is selected for input, general settings for the line input can be made, and if TUNER is selected, general settings for the tuner input can be made.
Table 1: key operations in specific-Area setting mode (1/2) Key operations in Specific Area Setting mode of the remote control units are shown in the table below (the keys are of the remote control unit for servicing unless otherwise stated):
Operation Switching (*: Default) Remarks Used in SpecificChannel Setting mode Used in General Setting mode

[ DIG/ANA ]

Switches General setting mode and Specific setting mode.
Switches inputs or channels. [INPUT SELECT], [CHANNEL +/-] (Remote control unit supplied with this unit) ON(*) / OFF (Default : 12) ON : The sync level is set to an appropriate value. OFF : Cancel the Sync AGC.
[ SIDE A ], [ SIDE B ] Sets SyncAGC.

(5) OSD FILTER SETTING (SUB screen 4)
Depending on the monitor used, the character flicker on the OSD may stand out. If a system, such as charavter flicker, appears on the monitor, select the filter response.
[How to enter] While the User Operation screen is displayed, press the ESC then
DISP key four times, in that order. While subscreen 3 of the first screen is displayed, press the DIG/ANA key.

keys, then the DIG/ANA

Press the

[Setting procedures]

1 Display subscreen 4. 2 Select the setting from the key operation table.
OSD Filter Setting OSD FILTER : 4

Subscreen 4

As the setting value becomes greater, jitter is reduced on a CRT display. However, as lines for characters appear thick, complex characters may become difficult to read. On the contrary, as the setting value becomes smaller, jitter increases on a CRT display. However, as lines for characters become sharper, complex characters become more legible. Note: Use the remote control unit for servicing. Note: A new setting becomes active as soon as it is made. As a new setting is stored in nonvolatile memory, it will be retrieved when the unit it turned on the next time. Note: After the factory-preset values are downloaded, the setting value for the OSD Filter will be the default value (4).
[(Table 2) Key operation of OSD Filter setting]
Key Operation Setting value Remarks [ Rev x 3 ], [SPEED+] : The setting value increases by 1. [ x 3 Fwd ], [SPEED-] : The setting value decreases by 1.
[ Rev x 3 ], [SPEED+] Changing the setting value for the 0 - 4 (Default value: 4) [ x 3 Fwd], [SPEED-] OSD Filter

[CLEAR] [ESC]

The setting value is reset to default. To exit the OSD Filter Setting and clear the screen (Appears the tuner screen.)
2. ATA/ATAPI Debug Screen (Second screen) [Purposes]
To be used as a rough guide to judge whether the pickup unit is all right or not Dirt on the pickup lens Degradation of the laser diodes for reading CDs and reading/writing to/from DVDs
Remote control unit for servicing Aluminum-coated test disc (GGF1381) (GGV1025)

[How to enter]

While the User Operation display is displayed, press the ESC , DISP , then 2 keys, in that order. While any subscreen of the second screen is displayed, press the DIG/ANA key repeatedly. The subscreens change cyclically.
[How to quit] Press the ESC key.
(1) Writer maintenance information of ATA/ATAPI DEBUG OSD (Subscreen 3) [How to enter] While the User Operation screen is displayed, press the ESC , DISP then 2 keys, then the DIG/ANA

(4) Subscreen 5 to 11

Table 1: Description of VR-recording-related errors
Any error message marked with is displayed "RecErr : ---------" on the Subscreen 1 of the fourth screen.
Error related to MPEG Encoder

Error Message

AVEnc Hang IN Encode * No SysHdr IN Stm Start NG Stream NG Strm Start NG
AVEncoder failed Changes cannot be made in the process of encoding System packet is not input periodically Failure to start encoding (reasons not clear) Inappropriate input stream data Timeout waiting for system packet input at the beginning
Error related to Drive system
In a case of an error in the drive system, scratches or dirt on a disc, or a problem of the drive itself (dirty pickup) may be suspected.
Close Border failed Open Border failed Overflow of the Stream Buffer Video Mode Close Rzone failure The Drive is hung up. General error of the drive Abnormality in the drive hardware or firmware Timeout waiting for drive operation Repair failed Format failed Although TMP_VMGI is not written, it may be Video Mode disc. No response from the mechanical-control computer MKB reading error NWA surpassed and impossible to use OPC failed PCA has been used up. Reading failed, ECC failed, etc. Because some data are invalid, data cannot be written RMA has been used up. Close RZone failed Repair RZone failed Reserve RZone failed Video Mode TMP VMGI Write Error Video Mode VTSI BUP Write Error Video Mode VTSI BUP Write Error (After Layer Change) Video Mode VTSI Write Error Video Mode VTSI Write Error (After Layer Change) The Drive failed to write and could not be recovered. May be +VR disc, but no RSAT Abnormal process occurred when finalizing Video mode Close Rzone failed at dual layer disc RSAT : Reserved Space Allocation Table
Bdr Cls NG Bdr Opn NG BUF Overflow CLS Rzon Fail Drive Hang Drv Err Drv Hard Err Drv TimeOut Fail Repair Format NG May Be V mode Mech No Res MKB Invalid NWA Exhaust OPC NG PCA Full Read Err ReadOnly DISC * RMA Full Rzn Cls NG Rzn Rpr NG Rzn Rsv NG TMP-VMG WrErr VTSI_B Wr Err VTSI_B2 Wr Err VTSI Wr Err VTSI2 Wr Err Write Err May Be PVR V Final fail DLVR trace NG

Error related to Dubbing

Other NG HDD DVD copy Video Mode Copy Memory has not ensured. Video Mode Copy Stream Transfer NG Video Mode Copy Tracon tranfer has not been completed. Maximum number for Video Mode copy Cells exceeded Video Mode Copy Copy Cancel Video Mode Copy Flush Cache NG Obtaining Video Mode Copy HDD Cell information failed No information on Video Mode Copy HDD Format failed Video Mode Copy idling NG Analizing Video Mode Copy Pack failed

During Aging mode, the following operations are repeated in the order shown below. 1 The tray opens. 2 The tray closes. 3 Initialization 4 Recording for 60 minutes 5 Playback for 45 minutes <DVD-RW> The initialization process in step 3 follows the setting specified in "Setting of the main unit--Recording-Auto initialization of a DVD-RW." <DVD+RW> The initialization process in step 3 is the same as that described in "Disc setting--Initialization-Initialization of a DVD+RW." <DVD-RAM> In the initialization process in step 3, physical formatting is performed, if required. During Aging, the number of loops is indicated on the FL display, as shown below. [AGING 0001]

Aging for the DVD-R/+R

During Aging mode, the following operations are repeated in the order shown below. 1 The tray opens. 2 The tray closes. 3 Recording for 1 minute 4 Recording pause for 6 minutes 5 Recording stops. 6 Playback for 1 minute 7 Playback pause for 6 minutes 8 Playback stops. Note: A continuous test of the above operations is possible for approximately 23 hours. After 2 the tray closes, disc detection is performed, <DVD-R> In step 2, if the disc is judged to have recorded up to 99 titles, the operation stops at that point. <DVD+R> If the disc is judged to have recorded up to 49 titles, the operation stops at that point. On the FL display, the number of loops is retained. On the OSD display, the error indication is retained. During Aging, the number of loops is indicated on the FL display, as shown below. [AGING 0001]
If an error is generated, the aging operation stops. Note: Indications on the FL display are retained, and If an error is generated, the aging operation stops. this information is also retained as an OSD. Note: Indications on the FL display are retained, and this information is also retained as an OSD. Note: Recording time depends on the recording rate set. For example, if the recording rate is MN32, only up to 60 titles can be registered. Check the setting for recording rate before performing aging.

[Aging for the HDD]

1 Press the HDD key to switch to HDD. 2 Press the ESC key then the REP.B , and then the PLAY keys on the remote control unit for servicing to enter Aging mode. Press the ESC key on the remote control unit for servicing to quit Aging mode and return to Normal mode. Notes: If during recording: Recording is stopped. If during playback: Playback is paused. If during erasure of all memory data from the HDD, the unit stops after all memory data have been erased.

HDD Read / Write Check

This is a writing, reading, and comparing test across all sectors of the HDD. All data recorded on the HDD will be erased, because all the data are to be overwritten. Be sure to obtain your client's consent beforehand. Time required for testing: Approx. 3.2 hours/80 GB
2. How to start or terminate the diagnostic program
How to start/terminate the diagnostic program
Use the remote control unit for servicing. How to start: Press the "ESC", "CX", "0", and "1" keys simultaneously. How to terminate: Press the "ESC" key. Do NOT perform other operations on the unit while the HDD diagnosis is in progress. Although the diagnostic program is designed to function independently from the unit's functions, an operation on the unit during a diagnosis may cause a malfunction. The status of the unit recommended during diagnosis is as follows: All stop, no timer recording (including auto-recording), and Input selection to L1, L2.

3. Diagnosis procedures

Display the menu on the screen. The menu indicated below is displayed when the diagnostic program is started. To enter each mode, press the corresponding key "1"-"4" on the remote control unit for servicing. Tests to be executed 1 HDD Information: Check of the HDD information 2 S.M.A.R.T. DST: Executing a simplified test or a reading test of all data 3 HDD R/W Check: Executing a writing/reading test of all data. All data on the HDD will be erased if this test is executed. Note: "2. S.M.A.R.T. Attribute." is not to be used.
Check the HDD information. Press the "1" key on the remote control unit for servicing. Check the following data: Model: Is the correct model name of the HDD displayed? Recog. No: Is a positive value displayed? SMART threshold: Is "not exceeded" displayed? Detailed description 1 Model: For the correct model name, refer to the display of the unit. 2 Recog. No: Positive value: The HDD has been authenticated. Negative value: The HDD has not been authenticated. 3 SMART threshold: exceeded: The HDD has come to the end or near the end of its service life. not exceeded: The HDD has not reached the end of its service life.
To return to the menu screen, press the "Clear" key.
Execute Self-Test. Press the "3" key on the remote control unit for servicing while the menu screen is displayed. When the following screen is displayed, press the "1" key to start the Self-Test.
The progress of the test is displayed on the screen. The percentage remaining of the test is displayed on the screen, and the test is terminated when the percentage reaches 00%. Check whether or not an error has occurred after the test is finished. Diagnosis results Without an error: ". Completed" is displayed. Then, proceed to the Extended Self-Test. With an error: ". Error" is displayed. Look at the number in Test Result. If the place value for tens is 1 or 2, execute the Self-Test again. If it is from 3 to 7, the HDD must be replaced. Note: If the result of the second test is the same, replacement of the HDD is required.

Tension Arm Assy

Loading Motor

Worm Main Chassis

Screw Torque: 3 0.5kgfcm 1

Fig. 2-5-A

1 Tension Connect

Fig. 2-6-A

NOTE: 1. In case of the Worm installation, check if the value of the Fig. 2-5-B is correct. 2. In case of the Loading Motor installation, hook the wire on the Cassette Opener as shown Fig. 2-6-C. 3. When installing the wires between Capstan DD Unit and Loading Motor, connect them correctly as shown Fig. 2-5-D.

19.2 0.1mm

Tension Spring 2 4
Tension Arm Assy Tension Holder

Fig. 2-6-B

Safety surface for pressing of the insert.

Fig. 2-5-B

NOTE: 1. In case of the Tension Band installation, note the direction of the installation. (Refer to Fig. 2-6-C) 2. In case of the Tension Band installation, install correctly as Fig. 2-6-D. 3. In case of the Tension Connect installation, install as the circled section of Fig. 2-6-E.
Loading Motor Tension Connect

Fig. 2-6-C

Cassette Opener Tension Connect

[OK] [NG]

Tension Connect
Tension Band Tension Band

Fig. 2-5-C

Pink Loading Motor Capstan DD Unit L2 L1 White

Fig. 2-6-D

Fig. 2-5-D
2-7: T BRAKE ARM/T BRAKE BAND (Refer to Fig. 2-7-A)
1. Remove the T Brake Spring. 2. Turn the T Brake Arm clockwise and bend the hook section to remove it. 3. Unlock the 2 supports 1 and remove the T Brake Band.
T Brake Band T Brake Spring Hook Section T Brake Arm
Idler Gear Idler Arm Assy S Reel (B)

T Reel

Fig. 2-7-A

Fig. 2-8-A

NOTE: 1. In case of the T Brake Band installation, install correctly as Fig. 2-7-B.

T Brake Arm T Brake Band

NOTE: 1. In case of the S Reel and T Reel installation, check if the correct parts are installed. (Refer to Fig. 2-8-B) 2. In case of the Idler Arm Ass'y installation, install correctly as Fig. 2-8-C. And also set it so that the section "B" of Fig. 2-8-A is placed under the Main Chassis tab.

T Brake Band

T Brake Arm

Fig. 2-7-B

2-8: S REEL/T REEL/IDLER ARM ASS'Y/IDLER GEAR (Refer to Fig. 2-8-A)

Big Hole (S Reel)

Small Hole (T Reel)
1. Remove the S Reel and T Reel. 2. Remove the 2 Polyslider Washers 1. 3. Remove the Idler Arm Ass'y and Idler Gear. NOTE: 1. Take care not to damage the gears of the S Reel and T Reel. 2. The Polyslider Washer may be remained on the back of the reel. 3. Take care not to damage the shaft. 4. Do not touch the section "A" of S Reel and T Reel. (Use gloves.) (Refer to Fig. 2-8-A) Do not adhere the stains on it. 5. When you install the reel, clean the shaft and grease it (FG-84M). (If you do not grease, noise may be heard in FF/REW mode.) 6. After installing the reel, adjust the height of the reel. (Refer to MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT)

P87/DPG

CYL_SPEED_UP

104 105

DFG VIDEO FF

D_FG/PG VIDEO_H.SW

Video Head Switch terminal. O When the microcomputer resetting, and blacking out, it is. "L" at the POWER OFF. Hi-Fi Head Switch terminal. O When the microcomputer resetting, and blacking out, it is. "L" at the POWER OFF. PWM output for drum motor control. When it the microcomputer O resets, it blacks out, and the motor stops, it is. "L" at the POWER OFF. PWM output for capstan motor control. When it the microcomputer O resets, it blacks out, and the motor stops, it is. "L" at the POWER OFF. Pseudo V pulse output. H: sink chip and Z: insertion and L at a black level: It is not. O When the microcomputer resetting, and blacking out, it is. "L" at the POWER OFF. - GND. I Composite SYNC input terminal. For servoC.SYNC from Y/C is input.

AUDIO FF

Hi-Fi_H.SW

DRM PWM

DRUM_PWM

CAP PWM

CAP_PWM

Vpulse

DUMMY.V.SYNC

Vss Csync Vcc

VSS C.SYNC VCC

- Power supply terminal.

DVDR IC

BLOCK DIAGRAM

NR De-Interlacer Bit blt Engine OSD x 2 Sub-Picture dec
UPD61272F1-107KA3A (SERVICE MAIN ASSY : IC1001) (EMMA2RFE)
2/3DYC Separator & Video Decoder ATAPI I/F Servo DSP Audio Enc.

Alpha Blending

Flash Memory ASP ROM/GIO Bus HDD Arbiter IR In GPIO JTAG ROM/GIO I/F Host I/F IR Out MIPS CPU MIPS CPU DSP Peripheral I/F Host I/F HS I/F FUART x2 TIMER x2 CSI x2 2nd ATA I/F Other LSI

I2C I/F

1st ATA I/F
Drive Controller Audio I/O MPEG2 MP@ML Video Enc. CD/DVD Data Processor Buffer I/F V850 MCU MPEG2 MP@ML AV Enc. V850 MCU MPEG Stream Processor 5 ch DAC Video Encoder Y/Cb/Cr Y/C 2 ch audio Audio DAC Unified memory bus Digital AV Switch DDR SDRAM I/F Digital Audio (S/PDIF) DDR SDRAM 256/512/1024 Mb

CVBS/Y

10 bits ADC

8 bis ADC

PCA9557PW (SERVICE MAIN ASSY : IC3802)
8Bit IIC to PARA IC PIN LAYOUT
SCL 1 SDA VDD 15 RESET 14 I/OI/OI/OI/OI/OI/O2
VDD VSS POWER-ON RESET A0 A1 I/O0 I/O1 I/O2 INPUT FILTER I2C/SMBus CONTROL 8-BIT INPUT/ OUTPUT PORTS I/O3 I/O4 I/O5 I/O6 I/O7

PCA9557

AAAI/OI/OVSS 8

A2 SCL SDA

WRITE pulse READ pulse

PIN FUNCTION

Pin No. 16 Name SCL SDA A0 A1 A2 I/O0 I/O1 VSS I/O2I/O7 RESET VDD Function Serial clock line Serial data line Address input 0 Address input 1 Address input 2 I/O0 (open drain) I/O1 Supply ground I/O2 to I/O7 Active-LOW reset input Supply voltage

DivX video compatibility

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX video codec from DivX, Inc. This recorder can play DivX video files burned on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called "Titles." When naming files/titles on a CD-R/-RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.
Note 1 DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and/or software.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 11
Official DivX Certified product. Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media files. File extensions:.avi and.divx (these must be used for the recorder to recognize DivX video files). Note that all files with the.avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this recorder. File structure: Up to 99 folders or 999 files. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then you may load the disc into your recorder and play the content as often as you like, and no message will be displayed. Important DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific, registered devices. If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for this recorder, the message Authorization Error is displayed and the content will not play. Resetting the recorder (as described in Resetting the recorder on page 153) will not cause you to lose your registration code.

DivX VOD content

JPEG file compatibility
Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files *File format used by digital still cameras Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Horizontal resolution: 160 to 5120 pixels Vertical resolution: 120 to 3840 pixels Progressive JPEG compatible: No File extensions:.jpg,.jpeg,.jpe,.jif,.jfif (must be used for the recorder to recognize JPEG files do not use for other file types) File structure: The recorder can load up to 99 folders / 999 files at one time (if there are more files/folders that this on the disc then more can be reloaded)

PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AC IN Power inlet
2 Cooling fan Do not obstruct the cooling fan vents. 3 VIDEO / AUDIO OUT Standard video and stereo analog audio outputs for connection to a TV or AV amplifier/receiver. 4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (HDD/DVD only) A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input. 5 AUDIO OUT (HDD/DVD only)
7 S-VIDEO OUT (HDD/DVD only) A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with an S-Video input. 8 CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using a miniplug cord. (Note that the analog audio out jacks should also be connected if using this feature.) 9 G-LINK Use to connect the supplied G-LINK cable to enable the GUIDE Plus+ system to control an external satellite receiver, etc.
6 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (HDD/DVD only) Coaxial digital audio jack for connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS/ MPEG decoder or other equipment with a digital input.
02 Connecting _Up_VHS.fm 15
10 AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector Audio/video output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a TV or other equipment with a SCART connector. The video output is switchable between video, and RGB (though must be set to Video for VHS output). See page AV1 Out on page 128 for how to set this up. 11 AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector Audio/video input/output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to another video component with a SCART connector. The input accepts video, S-video and RGB. See AV2/L1 In on page 128 for how to set this up. 12 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT Connect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to your TV.

Front panel connections

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R

INPUT2
13 INPUT2 VIDEO / AUDIO Standard video and stereo analog audio inputs, especially suitable for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc. 14 S-VIDEO input A high-quality S-Video input, especially suitable for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 16

Easy connections

The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programs, and play discs. Other types of connections are explained starting on the following page. Important These connections use SCART cables (not supplied). If your TV does not have a SCART connection, if you want to use the supplied audio/video cable, see Using other types of audio/video output on page 17. The AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector can output ordinary (composite), S-video or RGB video, plus stereo analog audio. The AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) connector accepts ordinary, Svideo and RGB video input, as well as stereo analog audio. See AV1 Out and AV2/L1 In on page 128 for how to set them up.1 Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. 1 Connect the cable from the antenna/ cable TV outlet to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on this recorder. 2 Use another RF antenna cable to connect the ANTENNA OUT of this recorder to the antenna input on your TV. 3 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector on this recorder to the SCART AV connector on your TV. Tip This recorder has a through function which allows you to record a TV program from the built-in TV tuner in this recorder while watching a video playing on a separate video component. (To use this feature when the recorder is in standby, Power Save must be set to Offsee Power Save on page 125).

Note 1 For better quality video during HDD/DVD playback and recording, you can use the S-Video and RGB settings with AV connections. However, for VHS playback and recording, the AV1 Out setting must be set to Video, and the AV2/L1 In setting to Video or S-Video (see page 128).

SCART AV CONNECTOR

ANTENNA IN
Antenna/cable TV wall outlet
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 17
Using other types of audio/video output
If you cant use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are standard audio/video output jacks, as well as an S-video and component video output. 1
Using the supplied audio/video cable

AUDIO INPUT

Using the S-video output

(HDD/DVD playback only)

AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT TV TV

S-VIDEO INPUT

PR AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
1 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack to a video input on your TV. Use the yellow jack of the supplied audio/ video cable for the video connection. 2 Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV. Use the red and white jacks of the supplied audio/video cable for the audio connection. Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.
1 Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-video output to an S-video input on your TV. 2 Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV. You can use the supplied audio/video cable, leaving the yellow video plug disconnected. Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.
Note 1 The S-VIDEO and COMPONENT video jacks output a video signal during HDD and DVD playback only. For VHS playback, connect either the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks (using a standard audio/video cable) or the AV1 (RGB) - TV terminal (using a SCART cable) to your TV.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 18
Using the component video output
Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver
If you have a cable, satellite or digital terrestrial receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page.1 If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the next page.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

Using the setup on this page you can: Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver. Change channels and set timer recordings on the external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+ system (via the G-LINK cable, and after setting up). Important Do not connect this recorder to your TV through an external VCR, satellite receiver or other component. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amplifier/receiver. When using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make a timer recording from an external receiver, make sure that the external receiver is switched on.

PAUSE LIVE TV HOME MENU INFO

TOP MENU

CM BACK DISC NAVIGATOR CHANNEL + GUIDE

CM SKIP

RETURN CHANNEL

STOP REC PREV NEXT

TIMER REC

HELP TV/DVD

REC MODE ONE TOUCH COPY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE INPUT SELECT
PLAY MODE MENU SHIFT CLEAR DISPLAY

OPEN OPEN

1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 PAUSE LIVE TV (page 58) Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast. 3 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 72, 87) / TOP MENU (page 69) Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top menu if a DVD-Video or finalized DVD-R/-RW (Video) disc is loaded.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 27
/ / / and ENTER Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press ENTER to select the currently highlighted option. The / buttons are also used to adjust the manual tracking when in VHS mode (page 82). CM BACK (commercial back) Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward through the audio or video playing. CM SKIP (commercial skip) Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward through the audio or video playing. CHANNEL +/ (page 55) Press to change the channel of the builtin TV tuner. 5 PAUSE Press to pause playback or recording. 6 Recording controls (page 57, 82) REC Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in blocks of 30 mins. When recording to VHS, press REC and PLAY at the same time to start recording. When the red action button is visible in a GUIDE Plus+ screen, use for OneButton-Record. STOP REC Press to stop recording. 9 8
GUIDE Plus+ Action buttons When in the GUIDE Plus+ system, these buttons act as the Red, Green, Yellow and Blue Action buttons (the functions of these buttons change according to the GUIDE Plus+ Area. (page 37) TIMER REC (page 37) Hold SHIFT and press to set a timer recording from the GUIDE Plus+ system. (page 73) Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed. / / (page 74) While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed. While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction. When GUIDE Plus+ is displayed, use to display the previous/next day. Number buttons, CLEAR Use the number buttons for track/ chapter/title selection; channel selection, and so on. The same buttons can also be used to enter names for titles, discs and so on. Use CLEAR to clear an entry and start again. REC MODE (page 56) Hold SHIFT and press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality). AUDIO (page 55, 78) Hold SHIFT and press to change the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 28

Editing a scheduled recording
You can edit any parameter in a scheduled recording, or delete it if you no longer require it. 1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.

Use the to edit.

buttons or the number buttons
Press the GREEN Action button to go to continue, or the RED Action button to go back. 4 Enter a name for the scheduled recording.
If you only want to edit the recording quality, frequency, destination, timing or genre settings, skip to step 6 below. 2 Press the GREEN Action button (Edit).
Use the / / / buttons followed by ENTER to select characters from the onscreen keyboard. After entering the whole name, press the GREEN Action button to continue. 5 Highlight the right recording tile.
3 Use the cursor and number buttons to edit the recording date, start time, end time and channel.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 44
6 Press the RED Action button (Quality) to change the recording quality.
Select from the various options for one-time, daily and weekly recordings. 8 Press YELLOW Action button (Destination) to select the recording destination.
Select from AUTO1, XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP or MN (if manual recording is set to On.) 7 Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to change the recording frequency. Select from DVD, HDD or HDDr (Auto Replace Recording)2. Auto Replace Recording is only available as an option with regular daily or weekly recordings.
Note 1 This mode maximizes the recording quality to fit on to a single DVD disc. Can also be used when recording to HDD. 2 For a DVD timer recording, if Optimized Rec (see Optimized Rec on page 132) is set to On (and VPS/PDC is off), the recorder will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on the disc. If the recording will not fit onto the disc even on MN1 recording quality then the Recovery Recording feature will automatically make the recording to the HDD instead. If there is very little free space left on the HDD, an Auto Replace Recording may not complete successfully. If the HDD is being used for playback or high-speed copying when an Auto Replace Recording is due to start, the new timer recording will not replace the old one. However, the next time the timer recording starts, both of the older two programs will be erased.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 45
9 Press to access the extended recording options:
Deleting a scheduled recording
1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.
If you want to record to a particular HDD genre, use the YELLOW Action button (Genre) to select one. Use the GREEN Action button (Timing) to add extra time to the end of the recording (+0, +10, +20, +30 or VPS/ PDC1 (VP)). to display the standard Press recording options again.
2 Press the RED Action button (Delete). The scheduled event is deleted.

2 Highlight the left channel tile of the channel you want to switch on or off. 3 Press the RED Action button to switch the channel on or off.
Changing the source and program number
1 Select Editor from the Menu bar.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 48
2 Highlight the right channel tile of the channel you want to make a change to. 3 Press the RED Action button to change the channel source, or the GREEN Action button to enter a program number. Each press of the RED Action button changes the channel source (Tuner, Ext. Rec. 1, etc.). To set a program number, use the number buttons to enter a program number then press ENTER. (When set to Tuner, make sure that the program number matches the preset number of this recorder for what you want to record).
2 Highlight the part you want to change.

The Setup Area

The Setup Area is where you can set up the GUIDE Plus+ system for your particular region, TV reception conditions, and so on.
You can change the Language, Country, Postal Code1 and the External Receiver settings. 3 Press ENTER to confirm.
Making changes to your GUIDE Plus+ setup
1 Select Setup from the Menu bar.
Manual Host Channel setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically identify your Host Channel as soon as the recorder is put into standby for the first time. See the table on page 34 for a list of all the European Host Channels. If you know your Host Channel details (source and program number) or if the automatic identification did not provide the expected result, you can identify your Host Channel manually. Select Host Channel Setup in the Setup area and follow the instructions on the TV. Select the correct source (e.g., internal tuner or external receiver) and enter the respective program number (e.g., if you have to press 9 on the remote to watch your Host Channel, enter 9
Press ENTER to access the Basic Setup screen.
Basic Setup Host Channel Setup GUIDE Plus+ System Information
Note 1 Making changes to the Country or Postal Code settings may require a new download of TV listings information. This can take up to 24 hours.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 49
as the program number). When you next switch the recorder into standby the GUIDE Plus+ system will complete the Host Channel setup. You can reset the Host Channel settings at any time back to the default setting of automatic. Please be aware that resetting the Host Channel will erase all TV listings data.
screen prompts to make sure that the GUIDE Plus+ system can change channels on your external receiver. If it does not work, repeat the process, choosing different reception and external receiver combinations until you have tried all the codes for your brand of receiver that are already in the GUIDE Plus+ system. If it still does not work, see below on how to receive new codes overnight. The unit has not yet received new codes. The nightly data downloads frequently include new codes for controlling external receivers. Please tune your external receiver to your local host channel and leave it on overnight. Switch this recorder into standby. The next morning, please perform the GUIDE Plus+ setup again to see if your external receiver can now be controlled. The external receiver that you use is currently not supported. If, after leaving your external receiver on overnight, and doing the Reception and External Receiver Setup again, it still does not respond, please call Customer Support to report your brand and model. My external receiver was successfully setup. However I have found that when the GUIDE Plus+ system has to change to a channel with a 3-digit program number in the external receiver's preset, it does not work. It looks like the GUIDE Plus+ system can only send two digits. With the number of channels increasing, the number of digits has increased as well. While older boxes use only 2 digits, newer boxes require up to 4. It is possible that you selected an older code for your brand during set-up. Please access the Setup Area, select External Receiver and repeat the setup for your brand (Note: Every time you see

Note 1 You cant start playback immediately after recording starts. Simultaneous playback and recording doesnt work while copying or backing up. 2 This cannot be selected if AV2/L1 In is set to Decoder (see AV2/L1 In on page 128).
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 64
Set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 56 for detailed information.
All the title menus are navigated in the usual way, pressing MENU or TOP MENU to display the menu, then using the / / / followed by ENTER to select titles and start playback.

Finalizing a disc

DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW
Press to start recording. If your source is copy-protected using Copy Guard, you will not be able to record it. See Restrictions on video recording on page 54 for more details.
Finalizing fixes the recordings on the disc so that it can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.1 Note that the disc name will appear in the title menu after you finalize a disc. Make sure the disc name is as you want it before you finalize the disc as it cant be changed afterwards. If you want to rename the disc, see Input Disc Name on page 118 before starting the steps below. DVD+RW discs dont generally need finalizing. However, if you want a title menu to appear when you play the disc, then you will need to finalize. When using a DVD+RW, you can still record and edit even after finalizing. although the title menu will disappear if you do so. Finalize the disc again to generate a new title menu. Important Once youve finalized a Video mode or DVD+R disc, you cant edit or record anything else on that disc. However, the finalization on a DVD-RW disc maybe undone; see Undo Finalize on page 119 for how to do this.
Playing your recordings on other DVD players
Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode and DVD+R discs. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Most players will not play VR mode DVD-R discs, although some DVD-ROM drives and 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 play. When you finalize a Video mode or DVD+R disc, a title menu is created from which you can select titles when you play the disc. There are a number of different styles of title menu to choose from to suit the content of the disc.
Note 1 If the TV line system of the disc is different to the current setting of the recorder, you will not be able to finalize the disc. See Additional information about the TV system settings on page 136 for how to change the recorders setting.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 65
A VR mode DVD-R/-RW (excluding DVDR DL) disc can still be recorded and edited on this recorder even after finalizing. Video mode DVD-R DL discs and DVD+R DL discs must be finalized in order to play in other recorders/players. Note however that some recorders/ players will not play even finalized duallayer discs. 1 Load the disc you want to finalize. Make sure that the recorder is stopped before proceeding.

4 For Video mode and DVD+R/ +RW discs only, select a title menu style, then select Yes to start finalization or No to cancel. The menu you select will be the one that appears when the top menu (or menu for a DVD+R/+RW) is selected on any DVD player.

Finalize

2 Select Disc Setup from the Home Menu.
3 Select Finalize > Finalize > Next Screen.
Disc Setup Basic Initialize Finalize Optimize HDD Finalize Undo Finalize Next Screen Start
Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. These discs will have only a text title menu when finalized on this recorder. 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. You cant cancel the finalization of a VR mode DVD-R disc. How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc and the number of titles on the disc. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to one hour to finalize. Video mode DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW discs can take up to 20 minutes.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 66
Initializing recordable DVD discs
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM
1 Select Disc Setup from the Home Menu.
DVD-R/-RW discs can be initialized for either Video mode recording or VR mode recording.1 When you first load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder initializes it for recording automatically. By default, blank DVD-RW discs are also initialized for Video mode recording. See DVD-RW Auto Init. on page 133 if you want to change the default to VR mode. DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode recordings out of the box; if you want to use a DVD-R for VR mode recording, you must initialize it before recording anything on the disc. DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized in order to erase the contents of the disc. Important Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc will erase everything recorded on it. Make sure there is nothing on the disc that you want to keep! You may not be able to re-initialize a DVD-RW disc in a different format if it was originally initialized on an older DVD recorder. Once initialized for VR mode recording, you cant re-initialize a DVD-R back to Video mode.
2 Select Initialize > Video Mode, VR Mode or Initialize DVD+RW.
Disc Setup Basic Initialize Finalize Optimize HDD VR Mode Video Mode Initialize DVD+RW Start Start Start
Select Start. 3 It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc (except DVD-RAM discs, which can take up to 1 hour).
Initializing Disc Pr min left
Note 1 If a disc was previously finalized on an older DVD recorder, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize it for Video mode recording.

DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 67

HDD and DVD Playback

Chapter 7

Introduction

Most of the 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 at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what. Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, Super VCDs, WMA/MP3/DivX discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. Many functions are not available when a Video CD is playing in PBC mode. Start playback from the Disc Navigator screen for non-PBC playback (see Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs on page 73). For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see The PhotoViewer on page 116.

Basic playback

This section shows you how to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of video from the HDD. Important Throughout this manual, the term DVD means any kind of playable or recordable DVD. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified. Some DVD-Video, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs dont allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction.
1 Select the HDD or DVD for playback. If playing video from the HDD, skip to step 3 below. Select DVD for any kind of disc playback.

OPEN/CLOSE

2 Load a disc. Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if youre loading a double-sided DVD-Video disc, load it with the side you want to play face down). If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please first read the note on page 70.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 68

Playing DVD discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.
Start playback. If youre playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc menu may appear when you start playback. Use the / / / buttons and ENTER to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus. When playing video from the HDD, playback will automatically stop after the end of a title is reached. There may be a slight pause when playback switches from the first to the second layer of a dual-layer disc. See the following sections for more details on playing specific kinds of discs.
Press to start playback. If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from the place last stopped. Press to stop playback. You can resume playback from the same point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP again to cancel the resume function.) Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused. Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

<<

= > { _ | /2 /4

$% _ & } ~ `

A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the / buttons to change the cursor position. Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower-case, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( PREV / NEXT). You can also use the CLEAR button to delete characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name below. For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set.
Characters.,?!&1 abc2 def3 ghi4 jkl5 [cursor back]
Characters mno6 pqrs7$ / *1
tuv8 wxyz[cursor forward] [clear character] [nish name input]
/ [change case] CLEAR <space>
4 Select OK to enter the name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen. To return to the main Disc Navigator screen without saving changes to the title name, press RETURN.
()_/:;`^@#%|+= {}[]<>
lower-case: ; upper-case:
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 91

Set Thumbnail

HDD DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM
You can also use the chapter and time search features (press PLAY MODE (SHIFT CM SKIP and CM + 9)), and the BACK buttons.
You can change the thumbnail picture that appears in the Disc Navigator for a title to any frame that appears in that title.
4 Select Exit to return to the Edit screen.

Erase Section

1 Highlight the title you want to change the thumbnail picture for.
2 Select Edit > Set Thumbnail from the command menu panel. The thumbnail setting screen appears from which you can find the frame you want.
Disc Navigator (HDD) 10Titles 23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 Play 23:00 Fri 3/12 11/29Mon 7:00PM Pr 4 2ch nameSP TitleSP
Erase 2h00m(1.0G) 2h00m(1.0G) Set Thumbnail Erase Section Edit Divide
Using this command you can delete a part of a title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV.
1 Highlight the title containing the section you want to erase.

7 Select Next to move on to the Title Edit screen.
1 20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP 2 20:00 Wed22/03 Pr 2 SP
Move Change the order of titles in the Copy List (see Move on page 95). Preview Check the content of a title in the Copy List. Divide Divide a title in the Copy List into two (see Divide on page 92). Combine Combine two titles in the Copy List into one (see Combine on page 96). Chapter Edit Edit chapters within a Copy List title (see Chapter Edit on page 93): Divide Divide a chapter into two. Erase/Move Erase a chapter/ Change the chapter order. Combine Combine two chapters into one.
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP 1h00m(2.0G) Copy List Total Current DVD Remain 4.3G 4.3G
Note 1 Widescreen titles recorded at low resolution (SEP through LP/MN1 to MN15 (Video Mode Off) or MN1 to MN8 (Video Mode On). LP/MN9 to MN15 recordings when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off. Bilingual recordings. Combined titles that were originally recorded using different recording modes.

09 Copying.fm 104

Set Thumbnail Set the thumbnail frame for a title (see Set Thumbnail on page 91). Recording Mode Set the picture quality of the copy (see Recording Mode on page 106). Bilingual Set how bilingual audio should be copied when copying from HDD to Video mode DVD (see Bilingual on page 106). Cancel Exit the menu. Repeat this step for as many titles you have that need editing.
Select Input Disc Name if you want to change the disc name. Input a name of up to 64 characters for a VR mode disc or 40 characters for a Video mode disc or DVD+R/+RW. (The input method is similar to that of naming titles; see Title Name on page 89.) Select Finalize if you want to automatically finalize a Video mode DVD or DVD+R after copying.2 Select a title menu style from the following screen.

11 copying.

Copy Start Copy HDD
Select Start Copy to start

9 panel.

Display the command menu

HDD DVD (Video Mode)

DVD-RW Video Mode 0h 16m High-Speed Back Recording Mode Input Disc Name Finalize

Copy Time

Copy Title Edit

Select Next to proceed.

HDD DVD (Video mode) 2 Title
Recording Mode Disc Name Finalize Copy List Total Current DVD Remain

Off 4.3G 4.3G

Start Copy
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP 20:00 Wed22/03 Pr 2 SP
If youre using a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc and the copy will span both layers, the Copy List Total bar will be purple. The Current DVD Remain bar will be half-length if the first layer of a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc is already full.

Download from TV

DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 127
Setting Manual CH Setting

Options Next Screen

Explanation Proceed to the next screen if you need to adjust any of the settings made by auto tuning. Select your country, then proceed to the manual channel setting screen: Change channel presets using the PREV / NEXT buttons. To skip the displayed channel (because there is no station assigned to that channel), change the Skip setting to On. Set the CH SYSTEM setting to match the channel system of your country or region. Set the CHANNEL setting to the channel you want to assign to the current channel preset. To manually ne tune the channel, change the AFT setting to Off then adjust the Level setting. Set the Sound System setting to match the sound system of your region. The Name eld allows you to input a name of up to ve characters for the current channel preset. If the currently selected channel is scrambled requiring a decoder connected to the AV2 (INPUT 1/ DECODER), set the Decoder setting to On. Proceed to the next screen to swap channel assignments of different presets so that you can group together presets that naturally go together. Select two presets to swap then press ENTER.

Channel Swapping

Video In/Out Input Colour System Next Screen Proceed to the next screen to set the input colour system for the external input and the built-in TV tuner. Use the CHANNEL +/ buttons to change the preset. On the default Auto setting the recorder can generally correctly detect whether the input signal is PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC or PAL-60, but in some cases you may have to set it manually if the picture is displayed incorrectly.
See also About the input colour system on page 137 for more information on this setting.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 128
Setting Component Video Out
Options Interlace Progressive
Explanation Select if your monitor/TV is not compatible with progressive-scan video. Select if your monitor/TV is progressive-scan compatible. Check the operating instructions that came with your monitor/TV if youre not sure.
For Component Video Out to be effective, the AV1 Out setting (see below) must be set to something other than RGB.

AV1 Out

Video RGB
Sets the AV1(RGB)-TV SCART output to standard composite video (compatible with all TVs). Sets the AV1(RGB)-TV SCART output to RGB. Good quality but check your TV for compatibility. Note that on this setting signals from the built-in tuner and from external inputs is not output when the recorder is in TV mode.

DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 153

Hints on installation

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:

Moving the recorder

If you need to move the recorder, first remove the disc and the videotape, if loaded, and close the disc tray. Next, press STANDBY/ON to switch the power to standby, checking that the POWER OFF indication in the display goes off. Wait at least two minutes. Lastly, disconnect the power cord. Never lift or move the unit during playback or recordingdiscs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.
Use in a well-ventilated room. Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances. Place on a window sill or other place where the recorder will be exposed to direct sunlight. Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke. Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use. Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interferenceespecially if the television uses an indoor antenna. Use in a kitchen or other room where the recorder may be exposed to smoke or steam. Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloththis 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 units feet.

Resetting the recorder

If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. 1 Make sure that the recorder is on.
2 Using the front panel controls, press and hold STOP and press STANDBY/ ON. The recorder turns off with all settings reset.
DVR RT602HS_WY_EN.book 154

Specifications

Power requirements. 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz Power consumption.50 W Power consumption in standby mode. 0.9 W (Front panel display: off) Weight. 6.0 kg Dimensions.430 mm (W) x 91 mm (H) x 367 mm (D) Operating temperature. +5 C to +35 C Operating humidity. 5 % to 85 % (no condensation) TV system.PAL/SECAM/ NTSC (external input only) Readable discs DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, Video CD, Super VCD, CD, CD-R/-RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA) Recording discs and formats DVD-R/-RW: VR mode and Video mode DVD+R/+RW: +VR mode DVD-RAM: VR mode DVD-R DL: VR mode and Video mode DVD+R DL: +VR mode Video recording format Sampling frequency. 13.5 MHz Compression format.MPEG Audio recording format Sampling frequency. 48 kHz Compression format. Dolby Digital or Linear PCM (uncompressed) Recording time HDD (80 GB) Fine (XP). Approx. 17 h Standard Play (SP). Approx. 34 h Long Play (LP). Approx. 68 h Extended Play (EP). Approx. 102 h Super Long Play (SLP). Approx. 136 h Super Extended Play (SEP). Approx. 170 h Manual Mode (MN). Approx. 17 h to 227 h