We are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. If you have questions or difficulties, we would like to hear from you.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the Troubleshooting section of this document and of the User's Guide that came with your Recorder. CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should this Recorder require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 1-800-421-1404 Please do not ship your Recorder to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Customer Support Division P.O. BOX 1760, Long Beach CA 90810-1760, U.S.A. To upgrade to TiVo Plus service, visit www.tivo.com/upgrade. For questions about TiVo Plus service, visit www.tivo.com/support. PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404

Installation Guide

VRM1113-A
Register your Recorder at www.pioneerelectronics.com
Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo
2003 by TiVo Inc. and Pioneer Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan. PIONEER is a registered trademark of Pioneer Corporation, 1-4-1, Meguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan. TiVo, the TiVo logo, Ipreview, TiVolution, the Jump logo, and TiVo Central are registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. Primetime Anytime; TiVo, TV your way; Season Pass; WishList; Overtime Scheduler; Home Media Option; TiVo Basic; TiVo Plus; the Series2 logo; the Instant Replay logo; the Thumbs Down logo and text; and the Thumbs Up logo and text are trademarks of TiVo Inc., 2160 Gold Street, P.O. Box 2160, Alviso, CA 95002-2160. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs: This player is compatible with progressive video Macrovision System Copy Guard. CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE STANDARD DEFINITION OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. This player is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-5030HD, PRO-1000HD, PRO-800HD, PDP4330HD, PRO-720HD, PRO-620HD, PRO-520HD, SD-643HDS, SD-533HDS, PDP-503HDG, PDP-433HDG.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started.1
FCC NOTE: Federal Communications Rule. 2 Dear Customer. 3 Using This Guide. 4 Cables and Accessories. 6 Connecting to the Phone Line. 8 Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box. 9
Chapter 2: Common Setup Examples.13
Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box). 14 Setup 2: Cable Box o Satellite Receiver. 16
Chapter 3: Additional Setup Examples.19
Setup 3: Watching One Channel While Recording Another. 20 Setup 4: Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source. 22 Setup 5: Both a Cable Box and a Satellite Receiver. 24 Setup 6: Cable or Satellite Box, A/V Receiver, and Game Console. 26 Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera. 29
Chapter 4: Setting Up the Remote Control.31
Introduction. 32 Instructions: Power, Volume, Mute, TV Input. 33 Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes. 37 Resetting the Programmable Buttons. 38
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.39
Customer Support. 40 Troubleshooting. 41
Appendix A: Front and Back Panel Reference.47
Front Panel Reference. 48 Back Panel Reference. 51

Index.55

Chapter 2: Common Setup Examples.13
Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box). 14 Setup 2: Cable Box o Satellite Receiver. 16
Chapter 3: Additional Setup Examples.19
Setup 3: Watching One Channel While Recording Another. 20 Setup 4: Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source. 22 Setup 5: Both a Cable Box and a Satellite Receiver. 24 Setup 6: Cable or Satellite Box, A/V Receiver, and Game Console. 26 Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera. 29
Chapter 4: Setting Up the Remote Control.31
Introduction. 32 Instructions: Power, Volume, Mute, TV Input. 33 Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes. 37 Resetting the Programmable Buttons. 38
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.39
Customer Support. 40 Troubleshooting. 41
Appendix A: Front and Back Panel Reference.47
Front Panel Reference. 48 Back Panel Reference. 51

Index.55

CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

FCC NOTE: Federal Communications Rule Dear Customer Using This Guide Cables and Accessories Connecting to the Phone Line Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box 8 9

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FCC NOTE: Federal Communications Rule
Part 68Equipment Statement; This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the rear panel of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by the ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. If this equipment, the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo, causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isnt practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo, for repair or warranty information, please contact the Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-421-1404. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment, the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo, does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. According to the FCCs electrical safety advisory, we recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor connected. Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources and that this is a major, nationwide problem.

The Recorder comes with a Composite A/V cable (). Composite A/V cables have three ends, two (white and red) for L/R audio, and one (yellow) for video. Composite A/V cables provide excellent audio and video, and you can connect the Recorder to a TV or A/V receiver using only this cable. All of the setup diagrams in this book and the Start Here booklet show connections using a Composite A/V cable. The Recorders back panel also includes premium connectors for S-Video () and Component Video cables (), and for a Digital Audio cable (). If you want the best quality audio and video available and you have high end equipment that supports these connections, you may want to purchase these additional cables to use instead of the Composite A/V cables shown in the setup diagrams. Premium Video. The Recorders premium video connectors are S-Video input and output, and component video output. S-Video provides a higher quality signal than composite, and component video is better still, providing the highest quality video signal generally available in consumer electronics. Premium Audio. The Recorders premium audio connector is an optical digital audio output. Using digital audio can make a difference if you are watching DVDs with DTS (Digital Theater SystemsTM) audio and you have an A/V receiver with a DTS decoder, or you are watching DVDs with Dolby DigitalTM audio. Use it if your A/V receiver supports it and you want the best DVD audio signal available. See the Users Guide for instructions on selecting the appropriate audio settings when using this cable. You can use any combination of audio and video connectors (for example, composite audio with S-Video, as in figure , or digital audio with component video).
Composite A/V Cable and Jacks

(red) (white) (yellow)

Composite L/R Audio with S-Video cable
(red) (white) (yellow) (S-Video)
Component Video Cable and Jacks

(green) (blue) (red)

Optical Digital Audio Cable and Jack
Connecting to the Phone Line
You dont need to install a new phone jack or phone numbersimply use the phone line you already have. The following information applies to all setups described in this guide: Phone line. Almost every household phone line is a standard analog line, which is what the Recorder requires to complete Guided Setup. Do not connect the Recorder to a digital PBX phone system (these allow many phones to share a single telephone number and are usually used in hotels and office buildings). Doing so may permanently damage your Recorders modem and will void your warranty. Phone jack. If the phone jack isnt close to the Recorder, you can use the 25-foot phone cord that comes with the Recorder to connect it to a phone jack. Phone cords longer than 25 feet are readily available at most hardware or electronics stores. Your cable or satellite box may require a connection to your phone line, too. To connect both the Recorder and your cable or satellite box to the same phone jack, plug the provided phone line splitter into the phone jack. After you complete Guided Setup, you will be able to connect your Recorder to a home network and use a shared broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to make connections to the TiVo service. See Chapter 8, Connecting to a Home Network, in the Users Guide. If you dont have a home network with a shared broadband Internet connection, the Recorder must use a standard phone line to connect to the TiVo service. We recommend leaving the phone cord plugged in continuously in order to keep your Recorders program information up to date.

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Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box
Your Recorder needs to be able to change channels in order to record programs and display live TV. If you are using a cable or satellite box, the Recorder sends it signals to change the channel using either an IR (infrared) or a Serial (data) Control cable. (If you use antenna or cable without a cable box, the Recorder does not need a Control cable to change channels.)
After setting up your Recorder, including the Control cable
connection, change channels with your Recorders remote control only.

Serial/Data Control

You can use the Serial Control cable for channel changing if: You have a DIRECTV satellite receiver with a 9-pin data connector like this: You have a Motorola/General Instruments DCT2000 series cable box, and your cable provider has enabled it for serial control.

Serial Control Cable

Otherwise, use the IR Control cable (described on the next page). Some DIRECTV satellite receivers have alternative connections that you may be able to try. You will need to purchase an additional cable or accessory (available from www.tivo.com/store) for these types of connections: If your DIRECTV satellite receiver has a 15-pin connector like this: you can connect the Serial Control cable by using a 15-pin adapter. Some satellite receivers for the DIRECTV service have a Home Control connector like this: (similar to a phone jack, but slightly smaller). Home Control is the fastest and most reliable form of Control cable connection. To connect the Home Control cable, plug one end of the cable into the Home Control jack on your DIRECTV satellite receiver. This connector is sometimes labeled Low Speed Data. (Dont try to connect a Home Control cable to the satellite receivers phone jack.) Plug the other end into the Channel Change/Serial jack on the Recorder.
Home Control cable (not included) 15-pin adapter (not included)

1 IR (Infrared) Control

IR Control cable
This purple end plugs into your Recorder.
These IR emitters send signals to the IR sensor on your cable or satellite box.
Finding the IR sensor. To correctly position the IR Control cable, you need to find your cable box or satellite boxs IR sensor (the connection is fully described in the examples in Chapters 2 and 3). To locate the IR sensor, look for a tiny round bulb behind the dark, translucent plastic windowthe IR windowon the front of your cable or satellite box. A flashlight might help you see it. Position the IR emitters so they are centered on the IR sensor and stick out about 1.5 inches. Choosing an IR code in Guided Setup. After setting up your Recorder, youll complete Guided Setup (see the Users Guide for more information). During Guided Setup, youll be asked to test and select an IR code. Each IR code signals a particular cable or satellite box model to change channels. If none of the codes changes the channel on your particular cable or satellite box, see page 44 for troubleshooting tips. If you find a code or codes that work, but none of the codes is reliable or consistent, try optimizing the IR Control connection (see below). Optimizing the IR Control connection. The IR Control cable works better if its emitters and the IR window on the cable or satellite box are shaded from other infrared signals. You can create an IR cover to decrease the interference from other signals. This solution may help if changing channels with an IR Control cable is unreliable or inconsistent, but not if channels dont change at all. Test whether an IR cover might be effective simply by draping a magazine, a towel, or a dark cloth over the front of cable or satellite box, including the IR emitters. (See the diagram on page 11.) Do not block the Recorders IR window. Try changing channels several times with the remote control. If channels change more reliably this way, you may want to make an IR cover.

The small bulbs on the IR
emitters do not visibly light up
when they send an IR signal. If you find that channels are not changing, see page 44 for troubleshooting help. If channels change unreliably or inconsistently, try the tips on optimizing the IR Control connection (to the right).
The exact methods and materials you use to build the IR cover will depend on the shape of your cable or satellite boxs IR window and the materials you have available. However, the general procedure described below will guide you. 1. Cover the area around the IR emitters and the cable or satellite boxs IR window with a piece of thick fabric, such as black flannel. You could create a cover using cardboard or opaque tape instead. The important point is that the material you use fits snugly over the area around the translucent IR window and the IR Control cables emitters. If possible, cover the entire IR window on the cable or satellite box, because signal interference can enter from anywhere in the window. For some cable and satellite boxes, covering the entire IR window will include covering the controls on the front. In that case, you wont be able to use the controls, nor will you be able to control the cable or satellite box with its remote. However, we recommend using only your Recorder remote control to change the channel. If you still need to access your cable or satellite box, use materials that are relatively easy to remove. 2. Secure the cloth, tape, or other material (with tape or by another method), making sure that it fits closely around the IR window and the IR Control cables emitters.
1. Place a piece of opaque materialfor example, cloth or tapeover the IR emitters (shown on opposite page) and the IR window of the cable or satellite box.
IR window cable or satellite box
2. Secure the material, making sure that it fits snugly.

CHAPTER 2

Common Setup Examples
Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box) Setup 2: Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 14 16

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Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box)

Before you begin:

Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide. Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is unplugged. The audio/video cables shown here are for example only. For the best video signal, you may want to use Component Video cables instead. See page 7.
To add a VCR, see page 29. To add a
game console, use the audio/video
cable that came with your game console to connect from the audio/video output on the game console to an audio/video input on the TV. You do not need to connect your game console to your Recorder.

INPUT Antenna In

Television

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1. Connect the RF Coaxial cable currently coming from the wall to the connector labeled RF In on the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo. 2. Connect the Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output 1 connectors on the Recorder to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the TV. 3. Connect a phone line (see page 8 for help). After you complete Guided Setup (see step 6 below), youll be able to connect your Recorder to a home network and use a shared broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service. See Chapter 8, Connecting to a Home Network, in the Users Guide. 4. Plug in all power cords. 5. Turn on your TV. If you do not see the Welcome screen displayed, use the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV to select the correct audio/video source. Press the button until the Welcome screen is displayed. (For more help, see page 42.) 6. Once you see the Welcome screen, the last step is to complete Guided Setup (see the Users Guide for details). You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs.

Setup 2: Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
RF In RF Out Serial Audio/Video Out

R e c e i v e r

1. Check that the cable from the wall is connected to the cable or satellite box. 2. Connect the Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output connectors on the cable or satellite box to the Audio/Video Input 1 connectors on the Recorder. 3. Connect the Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output 1 connectors on the Recorder to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the TV. 4. Connect a phone line (see page 8 for help). After you complete Guided Setup (see step 10 below), youll be able to connect your Recorder to a home network and use a shared broadband Internet connection instead of a phone line to connect to the TiVo service. See Chapter 8, Connecting to a Home Network, in the Users Guide. 5. Select a channel changing Control cable (see page 9 for help). You can use the Serial Control cable if you have a DIRECTV satellite receiver with a 9-pin data connector, or a Motorola/General Instruments DCT2000 series cable box. If you choose the Serial Control cable, continue with step 6. For any other satellite receiver or cable box, choose the IR Control cable and skip to step 7. 6. Connect the Serial Control cable. Plug one end of the Serial Control cable into the Data connector on the satellite receiver or cable box. Plug the other end into the Channel Change/Serial connector (the lower mini-jack) on the Recorder. Then skip to step 10. 7. Connect the IR Control cable. (Skip this step if you completed step 6 above.) (a) Plug the purple end of the IR Control cable into the Channel Change/IR connector (the upper mini-jack) on the Recorder. (b) Locate the IR sensor (see page 9 for help). (c) Mount the IR emitters. Place one emitter on top of the cable box and the other underneath it. Be sure both emitters stick out about 1.5 inches directly in front of the IR sensor. (Use the provided adhesive strips to hold the emitters in place.)
For tips on the IR Control cable

connection, see page 10.

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8. Plug in all power cords.
9. Turn on your TV. If you do not see the Welcome screen displayed, use the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV to select the correct audio/video source. Press the button until the Welcome screen is displayed. (For more help, see page 42). 10. Once you see the Welcome screen, the last step is to complete Guided Setup (see the Users Guide for details). You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs.

CHAPTER 3

Additional Setup Examples
Setup 3: Watching One Channel While Recording Another Setup 4: Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source Setup 5: Both a Cable Box and a Satellite Receiver Setup 6: Cable or Satellite Box, A/V Receiver, and Game Console Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera 29

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Setup 3: Watching One Channel While Recording Another
Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide. Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is

unplugged.

The audio/video cables shown here are for example only. For the best video signal, you may want to use Component Video cables instead. See page 7.
To add a VCR or a video camera,

Antenna In

see page 29.
Use this setup if you have antenna or cable without a cable box.

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1. Connect the RF Coaxial cable coming out of the wall to the RF In connector on the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo. 2. Connect an RF Coaxial cable from the RF Bypass Out connector on the Recorder to the Antenna/RF In connector on the TV. 3. Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output 1 connectors on the Recorder to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the TV. 4. Connect a phone line (see page 8 for help). 5. Plug in all power cords. 6. Turn on your TV. If you see the Welcome screen, youre ready for the next step, below. If not, you need to find the correct input settings by pressing the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TVs remote control until you see the Welcome screen. For more help, see page 42. 7. Once you see the Welcome screen, the last step is to complete Guided Setup (see the Users Guide for details). You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs. To watch one channel while the Recorder records another, press the Input, Source, or TV/ Video button on your TV to select the Antenna/RF In input. You should see live TV instead of TiVo screens. Use your TVs remote to change the channel. Keep in mind that there is no TiVo service functionality on any video signal coming from the Recorders RF Bypass Out jack, so you will not be able to pause or rewind live TV while you are watching one channel and recording another. To watch video from your Recorder again: First, press the TiVo button so that the Recorder displays TiVo Central. Then press the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV until you see TiVo Central.

You can also watch one channel
while recording another if you have
a cable box. In step 1, connect an RF Coaxial cable from your cable box to the RF In connector on the Recorder. Then, continue with step 2. Keep in mind that the RF Coaxial cable that connects from the Recorders RF Bypass Out to your TV carries only your basic cable channels. Also, you will not have TiVo service functionality on those channels.

Satellite Receiver

Upgrade to TiVo Plus service is required. Setups with more than one
program source like this one are only available after upgrading to TiVo Plus service. To upgrade, visit

www.tivo.com/upgrade.

Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide. Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is unplugged. The audio/video cables shown here are for example only. For the best video signal, you may want to use Component Video cables instead. See
page 7. To add a VCR or a video camera,

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1. Make sure the satellite cable from the wall is connected to the satellite box. 2. Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output connectors on the satellite box to the Audio/Video Input 1 connectors on the Recorder. 3. Connect the RF Coaxial cable from the antenna or cable source to the RF In connector on the Recorder. 4. Connect Composite A/V cables from the Audio/Video Output 1connectors on the Recorder to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the TV. 5. Connect a phone line (see also page 8). 6. Connect the Serial Control cable. If your DIRECTV satellite receiver has a 9-pin Data connector, plug one end of the Serial Control cable into the Data connector, and other end into the Channel Change/Serial connector on the Recorder. Then skip to step 8.

Data Connector

If you dont have a Data connector, see page 9 for Serial control alternatives. If you still cant use a Serial connection or if you dont have DIRECTV service, go to step 7. 7. Connect the IR Control cable. (Skip this step if you completed step 6 above.) (a) Plug the purple end of the IR Control cable into the Channel Change/IR connector (the upper mini-jack) on the Recorder. (b) Locate the IR sensor (see page 9). (c) Mount the IR emitters. Place one emitter on top of the satellite box and the other underneath it. Be sure both emitters stick out about 1.5 inches directly in front of the IR sensor. (Use the provided adhesive strips to hold the emitters in place.) 8. Plug in all power cords and turn on your TV. If you dont see the Welcome screen, you need to find the correct TV input setting. Press the Input, Source, or TV/Video button on your TV until you see the Welcome screen. For more help, see page 42. 9. Once you see the Welcome screen, the last step is to complete Guided Setup (see the Users Guide for details).You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs.

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Introduction
Before programming the remote control, you must first: 1. Insert batteries. See the inside front cover of the Users Guide for instructions. 2. Complete Guided Setup. See the Users Guide for instructions.
The TV INPUT button can control
the video signalor inputyour
TV displays. Changing the input changes the source of the video displayed on your TV. TV inputs can include video from a VCR, Recorder, or a video camera.
Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo System
The remote control will already work with your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo. You can also set it up to control your TV and A/V stereo system. For example: Control TV power, volume, mute, and input settings: Complete the instructions on pages 3335 using the first column in each of the tables (TV power, volume, mute, and TV input). To control just the TV input, follow the instructions using the second column (TV input). Control TV and A/V receiver power; A/V stereo system volume and mute: Complete the instructions on pages 3335 using the first column in each of the tables. Then repeat the instructions using the third column (A/V receiver power, volume, and mute). In this case, the TV POWER button turns on/off the TV and the A/V receiver at the same time. The VOLUME and MUTE buttons control only the A/V receiver. Control TV power and A/V stereo system volume and mute: Complete the instructions on pages 3335 using the first column in each of the tables. Then repeat the instructions using the fourth column (A/V receiver volume and mute). The VOLUME and MUTE buttons control only the A/V receiver.
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Instructions: Power, Volume, Mute, TV Input
1. Go to the Remote Control Setup screen. Press the TiVo button; then highlight and select Messages & Setup, then Settings, then Remote Control. Choose which device/ functions you want to control:

To Control:

TV power, volume, TV input only mute, and TV Input
Remote Control - TV (power, volume, mute) Remote Control TV (TV Input)

Remote Address

Resetting the Programmable Buttons
If you make a mistake, or are having difficulty, you can reset the programmable buttons. All the remotes buttons will return to the unprogrammed state of a new remote. 1. Prepare the remote control. Point the remote away from your Recorder and cover the front end with your hand. Press and hold the TV PWR button and TiVo button simultaneously until the red light at the end of the remote control comes on, remains steady, then stays on when you release the buttons. 2. Press THUMBS DOWN three times, then press ENTER. (To cancel, press CLEAR before you press ENTER.)

CHAPTER 5

Troubleshooting
Customer Support Troubleshooting 40 41
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

Customer Support

We are dedicated to providing you with quality support and customer service. When you have a question about your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo: 1. Use this chapter. 2. Use the troubleshooting in the Users Guide. It contains troubleshooting on the following topics: The Recorders Connections Channels Live TV The TiVo Service Recording Programs Parental Controls Audio/Video Networking
3. Use online support. Check online customer support at www.pioneerelectronics.com. Youll find Frequently Asked Questions, stepby-step troubleshooting, and the ability to get interactive help from expert users. 4. Call Customer Support. After checking Troubleshooting and online Customer Support, call Pioneer Customer Support at 1-800-421-1404 if you need help with connecting your Recorder to other equipment, Guided Setup or connections to the TiVo service, a Recorder that does not function properly, or other questions regarding the Recorder, TiVo BasicTM service, or the remote control. For questions about TiVo PlusTM service, or to upgrade to TiVo Plus service, call 1-877-367-8486.
Why does the Recorder have to be connected to a phone line? The Recorder needs to be connected to a phone line or to broadband Internet access to make its regular connection to the TiVo service. This connection downloads program information, which tells the Recorder when programs are scheduled to air and on what channel. It also downloads additional information from the TiVo service, such as service updates.

Do I need to connect the Recorder to a phone line to get TiVo Basic service? The Recorder comes with TiVo Basic service, which includes up to three days of program guide information. The Recorder needs to be connected to a phone line or to broadband Internet access to make its regular connection to the TiVo service and download updated program information, and additional information from the TiVo service.
My phone jack isnt near the Recorder. The Recorder comes with a 25 foot phone cord. Phone cords longer than 25 feet are readily available at most hardware or electronics stores. After Guided Setup, the Recorder can use a home networks shared broadband Internet connection to make its regular connections to the TiVo service. For more information, see Chapter 8, Connecting to a Home Network, in the Users Guide.
Do I need to keep the phone connected all the time? We recommend that you leave the phone line connected all the time. It will not interfere with your other needs for the phone line, and the Recorders regular connection to the TiVo service will keep its program information fully up to date. After Guided Setup, the Recorder can use a home networks shared broadband Internet connection to make its regular connections to the TiVo service. For more information, see Chapter 8, Connecting to a Home Network, in the Users Guide.
What if I need to use the phone while the Recorder is connecting to the TiVo service? Its unlikely that youll notice the Recorders phone calls, because its connection to the TiVo service typically lasts only about 10 minutes and will occur during evening hours. However, if you do need to use the phone while a connection is in progress, simply pick up the phone. You will hear a sound like that of a modem dialing. Wait a few seconds, then hang up. Wait about forty-five seconds. When you pick up the phone again, the line should be free. If it is not, just pick up and hang up again. The Recorder will attempt another connection later.
I dont see the Welcome Screen when I turn on my Recorder for the first time. Make sure cables are connected from the OUT jack of one device to the IN jack of another. Cables should never be connected from OUT to OUT or IN to IN. Do not connect the Recorder to your TV using an RF Coaxial cable from the Recorders RF BYPASS OUT jack to the TVs ANTENNA/RF IN jack. You must use either a Composite A/V cable, S-Video cable, or Component Video cable to connect your Recorder to your TV in order to see the Welcome Screen and all other Recorder screens. Make sure your TV is displaying the appropriate video source. You may need to use the Input, Source, Select, or TV/Video button on your TVs remote to change video sources. If you are having trouble changing the video source, refer to the instructions that came with your TV. If your Recorder is connected to an A/V receiver or switch box, and you are having trouble finding the correct input, try connecting it directly to the TV instead. The cables you are using to connect your Recorder to your TV or other equipment may be damaged or defective. Try exchanging the cables connected to the Recorder with other cables that you know are working properly.

My Recorder remote control doesnt control my TVs power, volume, etc. You must first program the Recorders remote control to turn your TV on and off and control its volume and mute functions. You can also program it to control volume and mute on an A/V receiver or stereo. For more information, see Setting Up the Remote Control on page 31.
My Recorder responds to my Pioneer A/V Receiver remote control. Some Pioneer A/V Receiver remote controls have a DVR/VCR button or a VCR button which, when pressed, may send a signal that your Recorder responds to (for example, your Recorder may go to TiVo Central). You can program your Recorder to respond only to the Recorders remote control if you wish by setting the Remote Address. See page 37 for instructions.
My Recorder remote control doesnt work with my Recorder. Be sure you are using the Recorders remote and that you hold it so that the TiVo button points toward the Recorder. Press any button on the remote. Does the red light at the end of the remote flash? If not, make sure that the batteries are positioned correctly in the remote. If they are correctly positioned, try a new set of batteries. You may not have the correct input selected on your TV. Use the Input, Source, Select, or TV/Video button on your TVs remote to change the input. If you are using an A/V receiver, you may need to select the correct input on the A/V receiver as well.
I accidentally changed channels with my cable or satellite boxs remote control. After you have connected the Recorder, you should use its remote control to change channels. If you use your cable or satellite boxs remote to change the channel, the TiVo service wont register that the channel has changed. If you accidentally change channels with another remote, press CHAN UP or CHAN DOWN on the Recorders remote once. The Recorder will then be able to register the channel.
I accidentally changed channels with my TV or VCRs remote control. If you use your TVs or VCRs remote to change the channel, the TV will no longer display the video signal from the Recorder. To return to viewing video from the Recorder, return to the channel that your TV or VCR was tuned to. You may also need to press the Input, Source, Select, or TV/Video button on your TVs remote to change the input (i.e., the video signal your TV is displaying).
I cant get the channel to change. If you have cable without a cable box: Be sure that you are using the Recorders remote and that you hold it so that the TiVo button points toward the Recorder. Press any button on the remote. Does the red light above the TiVo button flash? If not, make sure that the batteries are positioned correctly in the remote. If they are correctly positioned, try a new set of batteries. You may not have the correct input selected on your TV. Use the Input, Source, Select, or TV/Video button on your TVs remote to change the input. If you are using an A/V receiver, you may need to select the correct input on the A/V receiver as well.

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Back Panel Reference

This section provides general information about the connections on the back panel of the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo.
Remember, always connect cables from the OUT connector of one

RF BYPASS OUT

CABLE/ ANTENNA
1 AC ~ In: (Connects to A/C power.) The Recorder does not use a separate on and off switch; plugging it into the wall socket switches it on. 2 Phone Line: (Connects to phone line.) The Recorder uses the phone line to get program listings and to communicate with the TiVo service. If you already have a phone line connected to your cable box, use the provided splitter. 3 Channel Change/Serial: (Connects to cable or satellite box; a Serial/Data connector is not available on all cable or satellite boxes.) This connection enables the Recorder to change channels on a cable or satellite box. 4 Channel Change/IR: (Connects to cable or satellite box; IR stands for infrared.) This connection enables the Recorder to change channels on your cable or satellite box. The purple end of the IR Control cable plugs into the Recorder. The two emitters on the other end of the cable are placed in front of the IR sensor on the cable and/or satellite box. 5 USB: (Universal Serial Bus.) Use with a USB network adapter (not included) to connect to a home network, then use a networks shared Internet connection to connect to the TiVo service. Use the connection to a home network to take advantage of the TiVo Home Media Option premium feature package (sold separately). For more information on using a broadband Internet connection, see Chapter 8, Connecting to a Home Network, in the Users Guide; for more information on Home Media Option, see Chapter 7, Home Media Option, in the Users Guide. 6 Optical Digital Audio Output: (Connects to A/V receiver.) Use the optical digital audio output jack to connect the Recorder to an A/V receiver with optical digital audio input. To do so, you need an Optical Digital Audio cable (not supplied). The Recorder supports the Dolby Digital and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) digital audio formats. Ordinarily, the Recorder produces tones to indicate when certain buttons on the remote 52
control are pressed. If you use optical digital audio output, you may not hear these tones. You must also establish a video connection using either an S-Video cable, the yellow plug on a Composite A/V cable, or a Component Video cable. 7 Component Video Output: (Connects to TV.) Component video provides the highest picture quality. You must also establish an audio connection using either the white and red plugs on a Composite A/V cable, or an Optical Digital Audio cable. 8 Composite Audio Outputs: (Connects to TV.) For composite audio out, connect the white and red plugs on a Composite A/V cable to either the red and white outputs labeled 1 or the red and white outputs labeled 2. You must also establish a video connection using either an S-Video cable, the yellow plug on a Composite A/V cable, or a Component Video cable. 9 Composite Video Outputs: (Connects to TV.) Composite video provides a picture with very good quality. You must also establish an audio connection using either the white and red plugs on a Composite A/V cable, or an Optical Digital Audio cable. 10S-Video Outputs: (Connects to TV.) S-Video provides a higher quality picture than composite. You must also establish an audio connection using either the white and red plugs on a Composite A/V cable, or an Optical Digital Audio cable. 11 Composite Audio Input 2: (Connects to VCR or video camera.) Plug in the red and white ends of a Composite A/V cable to make an audio connection. You must also establish a video connection using the yellow end on a Composite A/V cable. 12 Composite Video Input 2: (Connects to VCR or video camera.) Plug in the yellow end of a Composite A/V cable to make a video connection. You must also establish an audio connection using the red and white ends of a Composite A/V cable.

13 Composite Audio Input 1: (Connects to satellite or cable box.) Plug in the red and white ends of a Composite A/V cable to make an audio connection. You must also establish a video connection using either an S-Video cable or the yellow end of a Composite A/V cable. 14 Composite Video Input 1: (Connects to satellite or cable box.) Plug in the yellow end of a Composite A/V cable to make a composite video connection. You must also establish an audio connection using the red and white ends of a Composite A/V cable. 15 S-Video Input: (Connects to satellite or cable box. An S-Video connector is not available on all satellite or cable boxes.) You must also establish an audio connection using the red and white ends of a Composite A/V cable. 16 RF In: (Connects to a satellite or cable box, to cable without a box, or to antenna.) Use this connector if you are using an RF Coaxial cable to connect the cable box (or cable from the wall) to the Recorder. 17 RF Bypass Out: (Connects to TV.) Any audio/video signal passed to the Recorder through the RF In connector passes out of the Recorder through this connector. Features of the TiVo service such as recording and control of live TV are not available on a signal from this connector.

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A/V components, stacking on Recorder 5 A/V receiver including in setup 26 programming remote to control 32 AC In connector 52 accessories carton contents 6 not included 6 APG 45
digital audio cable, when to choose. 7 digital audio output connector 52 disc tray 50 DVD button 48

EJECT button 50

game console including in setup with A/V receiver 26 Guided Setup choosing IR code and 10 IR Test screen and 10 when to complete 5, 21, 23, 28
cable box including in setup 9 why to connect 9 cables carton contents 6 choosing a video cable 7 not included 6 cables and connectors, the basics 4 changing channels accidentally using the wrong remote to 43, 44 watching one program while recording another 21 channel change/IR connector 52 channel change/serial connector 52 code search, performing 34 component video cable, when to choose 7 component video output connectors 53 composite A/V cables, when to choose 7 composite video output connectors 53 control buttons, front panel 50 56

IR code what it does 10

LEDs, front panel 48 left/right composite audio input connectors 53, 54 left/right composite audio output connectors 53
MPG 45 MUTE button, programming 33
performing a code search 34 phone jack what if its not close by 8
phone line analog 8 connecting the 8 digital PBX 8 not convenient to leave plugged in 8 what if cable box uses, too 8 why Recorder must be connected to 41 phone line connector 52 Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo back panel reference 51 front panel reference 48