3 DDD311 GND2 D310312 : DF3A5.6FU-TLB

0.1 C323

RC331 470p

GND2 R331

YB (2125) R317 10k E C Q306 B C R320 1.0k E Q308 B C321

Lch /MONO

0.1 (50V) C324

R321 10k

0 GND2

GND1 UDZS2R4(B)-TRB D303

GND2 470p
2SA1576A(QR)-TLB 2SC4081(QR)-TLB D302 UDZS13(B)-TRB GND1

D306 RF101L2S-TRB

JA302 VKB1189GND2

B 1/2 C

3.5 JACB ASSY(2/2)

VKN2008-

RV+13SW RBUP C457 SPDIF D414 1SS355-TRB Q412 2SC4081(QR)-TLB C E 0.1 C458 R432 V+12VOL 100 B 2 1
TXDGL RXDGL GND B_IR BUP SPDIF GND ASCK GND
C409 0.1 GND 0.1 V+32E V+5VI Q408 DTA143EUA E B HST_TO_M XRST1 DAT_TO_M P_CONT DAM_TO_T ASCK B_IR 1-A1
KN401 VNE1948KN403 VNF1084- -T KN404 VNF1084- -T KN405 VNF1084- -T

100/16 C460

V+6E Q403 2SA1036K(QR)-TLB C E Q404 2SC2411K(QR)-TLB C E V+5VI R406 100

H 3/5 CN3001

0.1 C459
HSTtoM XRST1 SSTtoM P_CONT SSMtoT MRST HSMtoT XRST2 V+6SW AMUTE V+6E
GND GND V+6SW Q406 2SC2411K(QR)-TLB C E 100/10 R409 C436 V+5VO 0.1 C435 100/6.3 GND 100 B 0.1 C422

1K C417

0.1 C418

AMUTE2 1-D3,2-B4

Q405 DTC124EUA-TLB C B E

SWVION

100/6.3 C419

100/10 C432

0.1 C431

100/10 C423

HSM_TO_T

0.1 C434

MRST 1-A3
V+13E GND GND GND GND GND V+32E D403 1SS355-TRB L401 CTF1399- -T Q413 UMF23N-TLB C E RR441 33K B

GND 21 V+13E 22

GND 23 V+32E 24
V+13SW 47u C424 10P CH R411 3.3K L403 R410 470

GND 25 V+13SW X525P 26

GND B GND R415 1.5K C426 1u R416
Q409 C 2SC4081(QR)-TLB E RRC425 1u
C Q407 2SC4081(QR)-TLB E 220 R417 680

TEXTV 1-A2

GND V+6E Q402 UMF21N-TLB C E V+6TU

C2 UMF23N-TLB Q413 E2

GND 3 ARTtoM GND

ROUT 1-C2 LOUT 1-C2

Q411 UMF21N-TLB C E

L404 *** RV+6BB

ALTtoM 4 GND 5

V/YTtoM 6 GND 7

SCGT_TO_M 1-D2 BT_TO_M 1-D2 RGBSEL
560 C2 UMF21N-TLB Q402 E2

B2 UMF21N-TLB Q411 E2

C463 0.1

C2 B2 RFTHRU

GND IC404 MM1501XN-TRB 3 SW OUT Vcc 6 IN GND 4 IN 2 C464 0.1 YB C465 YB 10/10 (3216) SCRS_TO_T 1-D2 R(2125)x 4 GND RRRC474 1000/6.3 GND V+5TU TUON AMUTE1

IC501 - pin 31 (COUT) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
CN404 - pin 18 (SC_YTtoS) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
CN402 - pin 22 (Y/GMtoT) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
CN402 - pin 10 (GTtoM) (Function : LINE1 IN) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
C517 + Side (CVBSOUT) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
CN104 - pin 16 (SC_CTtoS) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
CN402 - pin20 (Cb/BMtoT) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
CN402 - pin 12 (BTtoM) (Function : LINE1 IN) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
IC501 - pin 25 (YOUT2) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
CN402 - pin 22 (Y/GMtoT) (Function : Tuner 9 ch) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
CN402 - pin 18 (Cr/RMtoT) (Function : Tuner 9 ch) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.

A JACB ASSY

SCRB ASSY
Measurement condition ; No.6 to No.10 : 100% Color-bar No.1 to No.5 : 100% Coloro-bar (AXP disc 1-23) No.11 : 1kHz, 60% MOD No.12 : 1kHz, 0dB, 1.9Vrms 21
C152 - side (4L) (Function : Tuner (9ch)) V: 500mV/div. H: 200sec/div.
IC801 pin 25 (V/Yout) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
JA801 - pin 20 (V/Yin) (Function : LINE 1 IN) V: 200mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
IC801 - pin 42 (Lout) (Function : DVD play) V: 1V/div. H: 200sec/div.
C8016 + side (LOUT) (Function : DVD PLAY) V: 2V/div. H: 200sec/div.
C868 side (R/Cout) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
JA801 - pin 15 (R/Cin) (Function : LINE 1 IN) V: 200mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
JA801 - pin 6 (Lin) (Function : LINE 1 IN) V: 1V/div. H: 200sec/div.
CN402 - pin 4 (ALTtoM) (Function : LINE 1 IN) V: 1V/div. H: 200sec/div.
C869 side (Gout) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
JA801 - pin 11 (Gin) (Function : LINE 1 IN) V: 200mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
C870 side (Bout) (Function : DVD play) V: 500mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
JA801 - pin 7 (Bin) (Function : LINE 1 IN) V: 200mV/div. H: 10sec/div.
CN2201 - pin 26 (CMtoT) (State : Stopped) V: 0.5V/div. H: 10sec/div.
Foot of R3306 (VCO_VMCLK) (State : Stopped)

Capacitor

B C E B C E B C E

SIDE A

Transistor with resistor

B C E D D G S G S D G S

Field effect transistor

P.C.Board

Chip Part

SIDE B

Resistor array

3-terminal regulator

4.1 TUNB ASSY

SIDE A SIDE A

A TUNB ASSY

W101 W109

W112 GND W102 DVSUP C936 W103

CMKD-P3X R

TUNB ASS'Y

VNP2005-A

W110 GND W111 SIF

C933 C934 KN301 X901

VWV2105
C937 W105 C939 C938 W115 C940 W106 GND

VWV2106

W114 C941

W117 ROUT W118 V+31V

MB(5V)

W120 CN1

4.6.8.11.13.15.17.20.GND 1.STATCHG 2.I_BG 3.XRST1 5.V+31V 7.V+6TU

C310 C314

9.V+6SW 10.ROUT 12.LOUT V+6TU

W122 GND W121 AGC

14.UVOUT 16.AGC 18.SDA

W108 W125 SCL W124 SDA

W123 W150 or L303

BB(5V)

19.SCL 21.V+6BB

(VNP2005-A)

L901 L903
C923 C925 C903 C902 R917 Q903 C916

R921 R922 C926 R920 C922

L902 C909 R931

R927 Q906

C901 R933

VWV2105 LF DVSUP

C907 R905 STATCHG C908 C906

R923 R907

R924 R356

C918 B

ROUT V+31V MB(5V) GND

L904 R301 R902 R358

C308 L307 R306

Q301 R305

C306 L305 L306 C307

4.6.8.11.13.15.17.20.GND

L302 R302 R304 R308

1.STATCHG 2.I_BG 3.XRST1

5.V+31V V+6TU 7.V+6TU 9.V+6SW

R355 C905

R926 R925

B Q904 C928 C927

R918 C924 R919

C301 C302

10.ROUT 12.LOUT 14.UVOUT 16.AGC 18.SDA 19.SCL 21.V+6BB

(VNP2005-B)

Q904 IC901

Q903 Q301 Q906 Q302 Q905

4.2 JACB, FLJB, DVJB and ATAB ASSYS

A CN101

ATAB ASSY

H CN3802 to HDD

(VNP2002-D)

CN11 CN302

D DVJB ASSY

C FLJB ASSY

(VNP20

B C D E

C CN301

IC301 IC IC103 IC502

Q Q104 Q405 Q306 Q307 Q103 Q404 Q403 Q113 Q402 Q412 Q115 Q406 Q503 Q112 Q107 Q502 Q414 Q105 Q308 QC103 R112 R116 R184 C108 R440 TXDGL 1 V+5F L101 R101 D102 C101 C427 CCC164 RQ112 R102 C170 R110 R175 D105 C176 C163 R138 D116 V+5M R505 D4 R221 R502 R220 R504 IC502 D108 R133 Q113 R183 R562 D103 IC103 RR193 Q405 R20 R407 R457 C138 C417 Q412 D414 R420 C457 V+5VSEL R432 C458 R190 C135 R201 C464

2 Disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord of the
unit. Be careful not to impart vibration to the unit immediately after the AC power cord is disconnected.
3 Reset the recorder to all its factory settings.
(Make sure that the recorder is on. Press and hold 7 (STOP) key and press (STANDBY/ON) key on the front panel.) The recorder turns off with all settings reset.
4 Press [ESC] then [DISP] keys by using the remote
control unit for servicing, and then confirm each Model Name (for example " DVR-530H/WY ").
DVR-530H/WY VERSION : 3. SYSCON : RELEASE_166 Rev :1.10357.2.43 TUNERCON : 835.000 DRIVE : DVD-RW DVR-R09R 1.52 DLDL000946WL HDD DEVICE REGION C FLASH IRCON (*) TFD (*) : : : : : : : WDC WD1600BB-xxGUCx PRISM2-ES64M 1.01 EPG EU LIB

OK OK OK OK 160

(*) : Except DVR-433H model
7.1.2 CPRM ID NUMBER AND DATA SETTING
For the DVD recorder,it is necessary with the recoding/playback of DVDRW disc to set an individual number (ID number) and ID data to each recorder. If the number and data are not set correctly with the following procedure, cannot work with residual quantity 0:00 or operations in the future may not be guaranteed with RW disc. You will find the ID number to be set on the ID label on the rear panel. The Input is Necessary When: " CPRM ERR" is displayed on the FL display immediately after the power is turned on or in Stop mode. When the MAIN ASSY , DRIVE ASSY or the HDD is exchanged.

[Tools to be used]

Remote control unit supplied with the unit (VXX2969)
DVD Recorder Data Disc (GGV1239)( *1 )
Important: If no ID label is found on the rear panel, write down the specified ID number by checking it according to "How to confirm the ID number" shown below. Input the ID number while the unit is in Stop mode. After the data are read from the ID data disc (GGV1239), the disc will automatically be unloaded.
( *1 ) DDV1239 will be released on July 2005. Until new disk(GGV1239) will be released, use GGV1179.
Input Flow of the ID No. and ID data when exchanging HDD, MAIN Assy or Drive Assy
When exchanging HDD or MAIN Assy, or both exchanged When exchanging HDD

1. Version information, etc. (First screen) [Purposes]
To check the versions of the system control computer, TUNER microcomputer, and firmware for the drive, simple measurement of the RF level for the U/V tuner, results of the simple error rate measuremen, HDD information, and OSD Filter setting
Remote control unit for servicing (GGF1381) Aluminum-coated test disc (GGV1025)
[How to enter] While the GUI screen is not displayed, press the ESC then DISP keys.
How to enter and change subscreens of the first screen: While the first screen is displayed, press the DIG/ANA key repeatedly until your desired subscreen is displayed. The subscreens change

[How to quit]

Press the ESC key.

[Description]

(1) First screen
DVR-530H/WY 2 VERSION : 3. SYSCON : RELEASE_166 Rev :1.10357.2.43 TUNERCON : 835.000 DRIVE : DVD-RW DVR-R09R 1.52 DKT0000233JP HDD DEVICE REGION C FLASH IRCON (*) TFD (*) : : : : : : : WDC WD1600BB-xxGUCx PRISM2-ES64M 1.01 EPG EU LIB
OK : Appropriate version compared with that of the firmware of the system control computer OK+ : The version of the TUNER microcomputer is advanced. Measures to be taken: Download the firmware. NG : The type of the TUNER microcomputer is not appropriate. Measures to be taken: Download the firmware. NG- : The version of the TUNER microcomputer is older. Measures to be taken: Download the firmware. OK : The appropriate drive is mounted. NG : An inappropriate drive is mounted. Measures to be taken: Replace with an appropriate DRIVE Assy. OK : Appropriate version compared with that of the firmware of the system control computer OK+ : The version of the drive microcomputer is advanced. Measures to be taken: Download the firmware. NG- : The version of the drive microcomputer is older. Measures to be taken: Download the firmware.
Model name/destination Version of the recorder software Revision No. of the system-control computer software Version No. of the tuner microcomputer Result of the combination ckeck with system u-com Information on the built-in drive (Model name, version No., model type, serial No.) Data of the built-in HDD, capacity of the HDD Version No. of PRISM Region No. CPRM information (CPRM key No.) FLASH ROM information EPG dictionary information, Version HDD stored code information HDD stored data (EPG Library) Category of stored data EU EPG model : EPG EU LIB
OK : The serial No. for the drive has been registered. NG : The serial No. for the drive has not been registered. Measures to be taken: Replace with an appropriate DRIVE Assy. OK : Appropriate version of theIRCON NG+ : The version of the drive IR blaster computer is advanced. Measures to be taken: Download the firmware. NG- : The version of the IR blaster microcomputer is older. Measures to be taken: Download the firmware.

OK Not Found

: Normal readout is finished. : Disable to read Measures to be taken: 1 CPRM Input 2 Download the firmware.
Details on HDD data are described below: HDD : WDC10234564 # 160
Capacity of the HDD (unit: Gbytes) HDD identification error indication Name of manufacturer, part No. by manufacturer
If any abnormality exists in HDD connection, the indications shown in Table 1 below are displayed. Table 1: HDD recognition status represented by the HDD data display HDD identification conditions Example of HDD data to be displayed

Remarks

Check the connection to the ATA connector. Replace the ATA flexible cable and connector. Replace the HDD. Replace the resistor in the ATA communication line.
Failure in physical identification of HDD (no connection, defective HDD, interface error)

Blank space

Physical identification of HDD possible, but not identified (CPRM ID is not input.) Physical identification of HDD possible, HDD identified, but failure in logical formatting Physical identification of HDD possible, HDD identified, and correct logical formatting (HDD correctly identified)
WDC 10234564 # 160 WDC 10234564 ! 160
Input the CPRM ID. "!" represents an HDD-recognition error. Initialize the HDD (see page 82), or erase all titles.

WDC 10234564 160

If an error indication in the HDD data does not disappear even after the above measures were taken, refer to another sheet of "HDD Service Mode."
(2) Simple diagnosis of the RF level (Subscreen 1) [Purposes] [How to enter] [How to quit] [Description]
To check the RF signal of the U/V tuner by checking the input frequency difference and AGC voltage in this debug mode While the User Setting display is displayed, press the ESC , DISP , then DIG/ANA keys, in that order.
DVR-530H/WY VERSION : 3. SYSCON : RELEASE_ Rev :1. TUNERCON : 835.000 DRIVE : DVD-RW DVR-R09R 1.52 DKT0000233JP HDD DEVICE REGION C Input CH Freq Diff AGC Volt : : : : WDC WD1600BB-xxGUCx PRISM2-ES

: ch : Low 1 : mV

Input channel Input frequency difference AGC voltage

Subscreen 1

1) AFT voltage (Freg Diff) How much tuning is off is monitored, as shown below:

Input Frequency

Display High 7 High 1~5 Center Low 1~5 Low 7

(1) Subscreen 1 (This subscreen is not for service use.)
(2) VR-Playback Error Logs (Subscreen 2)
For details on error messages, see Table 2 "Description of VR-playback-related errors". If a VR-playback-related error is generated, a problem in data reading from the disc may be suspected. (The possibility of a problem on the drive side is high.)
G : 0101 00m00s#. e 00000000 h m s Message h m s Err G001 : 000000 Tr : N u l l b l k L002 : 001230 Tr : S c h L a t e L002 : 004103 Tp : V o b D i f + L002 : 004104 Tp : V o b D o f
1 Data on location of the display (Display only in disc playback with the VR mode) Original(G)/play list (L), title No., chapter No. [X:XX-XX], time of the display (min, sec, frame) [XXmXXsXX], busy mark of the virtual mechanical-control computer [#], error rate of the transfer data [X.XeXX], playback logical address (ID) [XXXXXXXX] 2 Error message log Original(G)/play list (L), title No., time of generation (min, sec) [XXX:XXXX], playback-related error log for the last 13 errors [XX:XXXXXXX]
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.
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 Close Border failed Open Border failed

Lines 07-10, details on errors during reception

Total Err

Total Errors: If the total number of errors reaches two digits or greater, it is likely that EPG data acquisition failed. Display subscreen 1 of the first screen and check the electric field intensity from the AGC level. If the total number of received packages is 0, it is likely that the country and postal-code settings are wrong.

Pkt Rcv Num Pkt Snd Num

InvLine Err

Slice Cont EQ

: Slice level (10~30 hex) (Only when the slice Cont is Manual.)
Note: The data on lines 12-14 are for software development, not for service use.

7.1.8 AGING MODE

If symptoms regarding recording/ playback of discs and/or the HDD that your customer claimed are difficult to reproduce, they can be reproduced with a long-time test in Aging mode.
S T PREV CAE NEX SELECTION
Commercially available, recordable DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
When aging for the DVD-RW and HDD is executed, all recorded data on them will be erased. Commands from the remote control unit are accepted during Aging mode. If Aging mode is quit using the ESC key, indications on the FL display will return to normal display. Cancel timer settings before entering Aging mode. Set the recording rate beforehand. It cannot be changed during Aging mode. Press the DVD key to switch to DVD. Load a recordable disc. Select the input function of a recordable source. After disc detection is performed, press the ESC then REP.B 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 initialization: The unit stops after initialization is finished. (aging for RW only) If the tray is being opened/closed: The unit stops after the tray is opened/closed. (aging for RW only)
[Description of operation]
Aging for the DVD-RW/DVD-R Aging for the DVD-RW

Aging for the DVD-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, and if 99 titles have already been registered, the unit stops there. The number of loops is retained and indicated on the FL display. An error indication is retained as an OSD. During Aging, the number of loops is indicated on the FL display, as shown below. [AGING 0001]

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.

Example: No error

Example: With an error
Execute the Ext (Extended) Self-Test.
Press the "3" key while the menu screen is displayed, then the "2" key on the remote control unit for servicing. The Extended Self-Test starts. 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. If no error occurs up until this stage, HDD operations are normal except for writing operations. If the unit has a failure in HDD playback, a block other than the HDD may be in failure. If the unit's failure is in HDD recording, however, the next HDD Read/Write Check must be executed to test writing operations. 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 Ext 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.

(slide)

about 5mm about 15mm

Slit Bottom view

Cam R9 Bottom view

3 Front Panel Section

4 HDD and DRIVE Assy R9R

Unhook the four hooks.

Disconnect the connector. Disconnect the flexible cable and connectors. Remove the four screws. Remove the HDD.

B JACB Assy

POWER SUPPLY Unit

Bottom view

ATAB Assy
Remove the front panel section while disconnect the connector.

DRIVE Assy R9R

FLJBAssy
Disconnect the flexible cable and connectors. Remove the six screws. Remove the DRIVE Assy R9R.

RSWB Assy

Front panel section
Acetate tape (*) DRIVE Assy R9R Refer to next page. MAIN Assy

5 MAIN Assy

6 Diagnosis
Disconnect the connector. Disconnect the flexible cable. Remove the four screws. Stand the MAIN Assy.

Remove the two tapes.

DRIVE Assy R9R Bottom view

DVJB Assy

Tape SCRB Assy JACB Assy MAIN Assy
Disconnect the flexible cable. Disconnect the connector. HDD
Note: Acetate tape (*) (former page) When replacing the DRIVE Assy, remove the acetate tape from the old assy and adhere it to the new assy. Without the acetate tape, the performance of the drive cannot be assured. If the tape cannot be reused, be sure to use acetate tape for service (GYH1001).
Reassembling the front panel section. Connect the flexible cable. Connect the connector and flexible cables from the DRIVE Assy R9R. Connect the two flexible cables for service from the HDD. Connect the two extension boards and flexible cable for service. Arrange the unit as shown in the photo below.
Caution : Main IC (IC1001) on the MAIN Assy will be heated to arround 80 degrees celsius. Be careful when works.

H MAIN Assy

Extension board (GGF1532 (B))

6 CN3801 6

Acetate tape
Flexible cable for service (GGD1437)
Extension board (GGF1532 (A))
Flexible cable for service (VKP2291)
Flexible cable for service (GGD1284)

E ATAB Assy

Diagnosis
Cleanning the Pickup Lens 1 2
Remove the two screws. Remove the writer stay L.

Writer stay L

Remove the alminum tape. Unhook the four hooks. Remove the front bezel. Remove the four screws.

Alminum tape

Front side

Front bezel

Remove the two screws. Remove the writer stay R.

Writer stay R

Remove the one screw.

10 Remove the top cover.

Top cover
11 Remove the two screws. 12 Remove the clamper section.

Clamper section

13 Clean the pickup lens.
Before shipment, be sure to clean the pickup lens, using the following cleaning materials:
Cleaning liquid Cleaning paper

: GEM1004 : GED-008

Pickup lens

7.2 IC

The information shown in the list is basic information and may not correspond exactly to that shown in the schematic diagrams.

List of IC

PMC002A8, LA73026AV, CM0045AF, R8A34011BG-K, BU4828F, R1170S331B, PQ035ZN01ZPH, NJM2861F33, BA25F18WHFP, BD3823FV, LA73031V
PMC002A8 (JCKB ASSY : IC101)
TUNUER Microcomputer Pin Function

Pin Name

PA3/S08 PA4/SI8/SB8 PA5/SCK8 P70/INTO/TOCLP P71/INT1/TOHCP P72/INT2/TOIN/TOLCP P73/INT3/TOIN/TOHCP RES# XT1 XT2 VSS1 CF1 CF2 VDD1 P80/AN0 P81/AN1 P82/AN2 P83/AN3 P84/AN4 P85/AN5 P86/AN6 P87/AN7 P10/SO0 P11/SI0/SB0 P12/SCK0 P13/SO1 P14/SI1/SB1 P15/SCK1 P16/T1PWML P17/T1PWMH/BUZ PE0/AN12 PE1/AN13 PE2/AN14 PE3/AN15 PE4 PE5 PE6 PE7 VSS4 VDD4

Signal Name

FLDATA FLSTB FLCLK WDT ACDET HS_MTMOT IR XRESET XT1 XT2 GND CF1 CF2 VDD1 MODEL1 MODEL2 KEY1 KEY2 KEY3 AGC BATTERY FUNC SDET3 SDET2 SDET1 AVLOUT SDA SCL XSYSRST XVDECRST MUTEV COMPMUTE AMUTE1 INSEL1 INSEL2 INSEL3 YCSEL STBYVS GND VDD4
O O O I I I I I I O I O Connection of main clock Connection of main clock

Function

Communication line with FL Driver Ccommunication strobe line with FL Driver Communication clock with FL Driver WDT for detection of u-com in the state of out of control Detection of AC power Handshaking of system control u-com communication Pulse input of remote control Reset input Connection of sub clock Connection of sub clock

Active

Analog In Input #1 for model type judgement Analog In Input #1 for model type judgement Analog In Main unit key input #1 Analog In Main unit key input #2 Analog In Main unit key input #3 Analog In AGC voltage input from tuner Analog In Input for battery voltage checking Analog In I I I O Detection of S tereminal #3 connection Detection of S tereminal #2 connection Detection of S tereminal #1 connection Input for battery voltage checking
Nch O/D I2C communication (data) Nch O/D I2C communication (clock) O O O O O O O O O O
IC reset signal of whole system Reset signal to VDEC2 CVBS, Y/C mute signal for video driver IC Y/Cb/Cr mute signal for video driver IC Audio mute signal of ouput stage Input selection of video selector Input selection of video selector Input selection of video selector CVBS or Y/C selection of video selector Standby mode selection of video selector
PF0 PF1 PF2 PF3 PF4 PF5 PF6 PF7 SI2P0/SO2 SI2P1/SI2/SB2 SI2P2/SCK2 SI2P3/SCK2O PWM1 PWM0 VDD2 VSS2 PO0 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5/CKO PO6/T6O PO7/T7O

This recorder also supports the IECs Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility
Super Video CD (Super VCD)

DVD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs. Compatible media:
The Windows Media logo printed on dicates that this recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player for Windows XP, Windows Media Player 9 or Windows MediaPlayer 10 series.
DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 / 2x, Ver. 1.2 / 24x and Ver. 1.2 / 26x DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 2.0 / 4x / 8x / 16x, and Ver. 2.1 18x / 116x Recording formats: DVD-R/RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode) Readable formats: DVD-R/RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode)
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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: pixels Vertical resolution: pixels Progressive JPEG compatible: No File extensions:.jpg,.jpeg,.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)
Note that older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 discs and/or corrupt the data on the disc. If you want to share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs.

CD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information. Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this recorder. Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

8. PANEL FACILITIES

8.1 FRONT SECTION

VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 2
On the right side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 11 DV IN A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder. 12 Audio/video input 2 Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video), especially suitable for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc.

8.3 DISPLAY

Display
5 Recording quality indicators XP Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (best quality). SP Lights when the recording mode is set to SP (standard play). LP / SLP Lights when the recording mode is set to LP (long play) or SLP (super long play). EP / SEP Lights when the recording mode is set to EP (extended play) or SEP (super extended play). MN Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode. 6 Character display
1 Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.
2 Lights when copying. 3 Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused. 4 Lights when a timer recording has been set. (Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but there isn't a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.)
NTSC Lights when playing NTSC format video. Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded. Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan. OVER Lights when the analog audio input level is too high.
7 R / RW Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW. 8 PL Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. 23 Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1). V Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.
VPS / PDC Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during a VPS/PDC-enabled timer recording.

8.4 REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control
STANDBY/ON ONE TOUCH COPY
9 CH +/ Press to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

ABC DEF INPUT SELECT

10 GUIDE Plus+Action buttons and DVD playback functions 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. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW

Audio CD

Video CD

Using the remote control
Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control: Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.
Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.

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This recorder also supports the IECs Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.

About DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not play. It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable. The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVDAudio content will not play. For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.
Super Video CD (Super VCD)

DVD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs. Compatible media: DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 / 2x, Ver. 1.2 / 24x and Ver. 1.2 / 26x DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 2.0 / 4x / 8x / 16x and Ver.2.1 / 18x / 116x Recording formats: DVD-R/RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode) Readable formats: DVD-R/RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode), UDF (JPEG files only) Note that older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 discs and/or corrupt the data on the disc. If you want to share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders limited compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 discs.
DVR-7000 DVR-310/ DVR-510H

CD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder. Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD-Audio and Video CD/Super VCD) Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only
Compressed audio compatibility
Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) Sampling rates: 44.1 or 48kHz Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended) Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback: Yes VBR WMA playback: No WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec 8 (files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) DRM (Digital Rights Management) file playback: No (see also DRM in the Glossary on page 113) File extensions:.mp3,.wma (these must be used for the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files do not use for other file types) File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files (if these limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to these limits are playable)

Front panel connections

S-VIDEO

L(MONO) R AUDIO

INPUT 2
On the right side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 9 USB port (Type A) USB port for connecting a digital camera, keyboard or other USB device. 10 DV IN A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder. 11 Audio/video input 2 Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video), especially suitable for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc.

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Easy connections
The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR. Important This recorder is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this recorder to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your TV. Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

A/V IN 1 TV ANTENNA IN

A/V IN 2

ANTENNA OUT A/V OUT

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO PR INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC R L OUTPUT 1 R L Y ANTENNA PB IN OUT

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet
1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on this recorder. 2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on this recorder to the antenna input on your VCR. If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step. 3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output on your VCR to the antenna input on your TV.
4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV. Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. It is colorcoded to help you match them up (red/white for the right/ left audio connections and yellow for video in/outs). Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. 5 Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using a set of audio and video cables. See the following page if you want to use S-video or component video cables for the video connection.

Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Country Selection Input Line System Help Country Mexico Setup Navigator

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Auto-tuning channels The Auto Scan option automatically scans and sets the channel presets.

Tuning 7/68 Cancel

Manual clock setting If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually. Use the / buttons to set your time zone. You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative to GMT.
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Clock Manual Clock Setting Input Line System Time Zone Help Setup Navigator D.S.T Off Mexico Baja California Norte 1/2
6 Select Auto for automatic time setting, or Manual to set the clock manually, then press ENTER.
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Clock Setting Input Line System Help Auto Setup Navigator Manual

Playback

Press then use the / buttons to select On or Off for daylight saving (D.S.T.), then press ENTER. Select On if you are currently using daylight saving. Set the date and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings.
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Time Zone D.S.T Maxico Baja California Norte Off Clock Manual Clock Setting Input Line System Date Help Setup Navigator Time SAT 01 / 01 / : 00 2/2
Auto clock setting Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically. Set Clock Set CH to the channel preset number that broadcasts a time signal, then move the cursor down to Start and press ENTER.
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Auto Clock Setting Input Line System Date Help Time Setup Navigator Clock Set CH / / : 2 S t ar t N ext
Use the / buttons to change the value in the highlighted field. Use the another. / buttons to move from one field to
The recorder takes a short while to set the time. After you see that the time has been set, select Next to proceed.
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Auto Clock Setting Input Line System Date Help Time Setup Navigator Clock Set CH SAT 01 / / 00 : S t ar t N ext
Press ENTER to finish setting the time.
If the time could not be set automatically, press RETURN to go back to the previous screen and select Manual.

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7 Select the TV screen type, Wide (16:9) or Standard (4:3).
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock TV Screen Size Input Line System Help Wide(16:9) Setup Navigator Standard(4:3)
Other settings you can make
After setting up using the Setup Navigator, you should be ready to start enjoying your DVD recorder. Its possible, however, that you may want to make a couple of additional settings, depending on how the recorder is set up for TV broadcasts. Manual channel setting This setting lets you skip channels where there is no station, as well as manually tune to stations. See Manual CH Setting on page 93. VCR Plus+ channel setting - This setting lets you assign guide channels to ensure that the VCR Plus+ programming system works correctly. See VCR Plus+ CH Setting on page 93. Setting up the remote to control your TV You can set up the supplied remote control to control many brands of TV. See Setting up the remote to control your TV on page 100.

Use the

buttons to select, then press ENTER.
8 Is your TV compatible with progressive scan video?
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Progressive Input Line System Help Compatible Don't Know Setup Navigator Not Compatible
Use the / buttons to select Compatible, Not Compatible, or Dont Know, then press ENTER. Note that progressive scan video is only output through the component video outputs and only when the video source is NTSC (see Using other types of video output on page 14). 9 Press ENTER to exit the Setup Navigator, or select Go Back if you want to start again.
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock S et u p Input Line Systemi s co m p l et e! Help E n j o y u si n g yo u r D V D r eco r d er ! Fi n i sh S et u p G o B ack Setup Navigator
Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording
The HDD and DVD buttons (remote control and front panel) are used to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for playback and recording. The indicator in the front panel display shows which is currently selected.
That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.

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Making your first recording
This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording of a TV program on either the HDD, or to a recordable DVD. Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 (Recording).
1 If they arent already on, switch on your TV and this recorder. Press STANDBY/ON to switch on. Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this recorder. 2 Press HDD to record to the HDD, or DVD to record to a recordable DVD. If you choose to record to the HDD, skip to step 5 now. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

DVD-RW Video

Remain 10h35m Stop

Hi-Speed Copy

Remain hm Stop

0h08m left

Remain 10h35m Chase Play Rec

Remain 0h52m Stop

Stop display 2
Recording time Relative playback position 1 2
Stop DVD-RW VR Original 2ch Stereo Copy Once

Stop display 1

Stop DVD-RW VR Original Disc Name
14:52 MON 14/11/2005 : Original 99 : On Play List 15

2ch Stereo Copy Once

Titles Lock Disc
Resume XP (1h00m/DVD) Finalized : Comedy shows

Date and time

2 Number of titles/tracks on disc For a VR mode DVD-RW, the number of Original and Play List titles are shown separately.
1 DVD-RW Original / Play List If a VR mode disc is loaded, this shows whether playback is currently set to Original or Play List. During preview playback of the Copy List, this shows Copy List. 2 Disc type and mode Shows the disc type (HDD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, etc.), and the disc mode for recordable DVD, if applicable (VR or Video). 3 Recording mode and time Shows the current recording mode (XP, SP, LP, etc.), and the total recording time of the disc. 4 Resume Shows Resume if playback can be resumed from the last place stopped.

Play display 1

Play DVD-R Video
32 0. 00. 15 Chapters 15 Title Total 0h11m 52s
Number of chapters in title
2 Current title and chapter number (For CD/Video CD/Super VCD, shows current track; for WMA/MP3, shows current folder and track; for JPEG disc, shows current folder and file.) 3 Elapsed title time (For CD, WMA, MP3, Super VCD, shows elapsed track time; for Video CD, shows elapsed disc time.)

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Total running time of title Tip When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only.
Play DVD-R Video 32 0. 05. 13 Chapter Time Chapter Total !# 0. 00. 21 0h01m52s 4.32Mbps
5 Angle indicator Lights during multi-angle scenes.

Play display 2

During real-time copy, the copy source playback information is displayed. The Video mode disc displays become the same as a DVD-Video disc once the disc is finalized. The total recording time figure shown in parenthesis is calculated based on a 12cm/4.7GB disc at the displayed record setting. Recording and playback times for TV recordings are approximately 0.1% shorter than the actual time. This is because of the slightly different frame rates of TV broadcasts versus DVD. The frame number is shown next to the elapsed time display when the disc is paused. Copy Once or Cant Record messages may appear in the stop or recording displays. These indicate that the broadcast TV program contains copy control information.

The table below shows the different audio output possibilities:
Audio setting MONO STEREO SAP Audio output Left (L) L+R L L+R Right (R) L+R R SAP
Restrictions on video recording
You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed onscreen. Video that is copy-once only can only be recorded on the HDD or in VR mode (see below). When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen. (see Displaying disc information on-screen on page 32).
CPRM is a copy protection/scrambling system developed for the recording of copy once broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on CPRM-compatible DVD-R (ver. 2.0/8x or higher) or DVD-RW (ver. 1.1 or higher) discs formatted in VR mode or on the HDD. DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Recorded audio

In all except the LPCM mode, sound is recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format. When set to LPCM, sound is recorded in high quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format. If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel and you are recording in Video mode or to the HDD with the HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, or on the LPCM setting, use the AUDIO button to select the Mono, Stereo or SAP audio channel to record before recording starts. In other cases, if SAP is selected then both the main and SAP audio channels will be recorded and you can switch on playback.
Recording equipment and copyright
Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
Note 1.All recording times (both in this manual and those shown by the recorder) are approximate. This is because of the way that the video is recorded; you may get slightly more or slightly less, depending on what youre recording.

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rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Time Search (HDD, DVD): For example, for 25 minutes into the current title, press 2, 5, 0, 0. For 1 hour and 15 minutes and 20 seconds into the title, press 1, 1, 5, 2, 0.

PLAY MODE

Time Search (Video CD): For example, for 2 minutes and 30 seconds into the current track, press 2, 3, 0. Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For example, for track 6, press 6. Alternatively, you can use the / buttons.

Press ENTER.

Note 1. The picture quality when using frame reverse is not as good as frame advance. Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc. 2.When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input.

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Tip You can often select what you want to watch on a DVD disc from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to display the disc menu. Time search doesnt work with CDs and Super VCDs.

Repeat play

A-B Repeat

DVD CD Video CD HDD

There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded, or if youre using the HDD for playback. Its also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Program play on page 56).2 Select Repeat from the Play Mode menu. Select a repeat play mode.
Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program Repeat Repeat Repeat Repeat Disc Title Chapter Off
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is played over and over.During playback, select A-B Repeat from the Play Mode menu. 2 With A (Loop Start) highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to start.
Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program A (Loop Start) B (Loop End) Off

VR mode

For VR mode DVD discs, select Repeat Disc, Repeat Title or Repeat Chapter (or Repeat Off).

DVD-Video Video mode HDD

After setting the loop start point, the highlight will automatically move down to B (Loop End). 3 With B (Loop End) highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to end. Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and plays the loop round and round. When playing a DVD-Video/Video mode DVD, or from the HDD, the start and end points of the loop must be in the same title. 4 To resume normal playback, select Off from the A-B Repeat menu. You can also press CLEAR to cancel A-B Repeat play if no menu OSD (such as the Play Mode menu) is displayed.

Divide Title (HDD Copy) 19:00 Mon 29/11 2ch SP

Rec. time 0h01m

4 Select Yes to confirm or No to cancel, then press ENTER.
OK to combine titles 1 and 3 ? Yes No

Chapter Edit

The Chapter Edit option gives you access to several commands that you can use to edit chapters within a Copy List title. 1 Highlight the title that contains the chapters you want to edit. 2 Select Chapter Edit from the command menu panel. 3 Select the type of editing.
51 00.00.09.15 Play Pause

Divide Cancel

5 Press ENTER to divide the title at the current playback position.

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Video Mode Compatible Editing Edit points cannot be set with absolute precision, but highspeed copying to Video mode DVD will be possible. Frame Accurate Editing Exact edit points are preserved, but high-speed copying to Video mode DVD will not be possible. For more information about these options, see Editing accuracy on page Select the command you want: Divide Divide a chapter into two or more parts: Use the playback controls ( , , , , etc.) to find the point at which you want to divide the chapter, then press ENTER.

Edit Chapter (HDD Copy)

Set Thumbnail
You can change the thumbnail picture that appears in the four-title display of the Disc Navigator for a title to any frame that appears in that title. 1 Highlight the title you want to change the thumbnail picture for. 2 Select Set Thumbnail from the command menu panel. The thumbnail setting screen appears from which you can find the frame you want. 3 Use the playback controls ( , , , , etc.) to find a suitable frame, then press ENTER to set. You can also use the chapter and time search features (press PLAY MODE), and the CM SKIP buttons.
Set Thumbnail (HDD Copy) 23:00 Fri 3/12 Rec. time 2ch SP
19:00 Mon 29/11 2ch SP Rec. time Chapters 1h00m 10

11 Play

0.00.00
Exit Divide Erase/Move Combine
You can keep dividing the chapter as many times as you wish (up to 99 per title). Erase/Move Erase or move chapters: Select the chapter you want to erase/move and press ENTER. Select whether you want to erase or move the chapter. Move command only: Select the destination for the chapter, and press ENTER.
5-1 00.00.09.15 Play Pause OK Exit
Select Exit to return to the Copy List screen.

Recording Mode

1 Select Recording Mode from the command menu panel.
19:00 Mon 29/11 2chErase SP Move Rec. time 1h00m 0h01m Cancel Chapter
2 Use the / buttons to select a recording mode for the copy. High-Speed Copy1 The Copy List is copied at the same recording quality as the original. XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP, MN2 The Copy List is copied at the specified recording quality in real-time. (Note that if you copy at a higher quality setting than the original, the copy will not be better quality than the original.) If you select MN above, you can also change the level setting (MN1MN32, LPCM or XP+3) from the Recording Quality box that appears. Optimized2,4 The recording quality is automatically adjusted so that the Copy List fits on to the space available on the disc. Copying is carried out in realtime.

Disc Navigator (HDD) 10Titles

Title list style

4 Titles
23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 7:00PM 2ch 11/29Mon 3/12 4ch SP
2h00m(1.0G) 2h00m(1.0G) 9
20:00 FRI 2/12 20:00 Fri 2/12 9ch SP

Selected title

Title list order

Recent First

2h00m(1.0G) 8
22:00 THU 2/12 22:00 Thu 2/12 7ch SP

Genre selection

1h00m(1.0G) 7
19:00 MON 29/11 19:00 Mon 29/11 2ch SP

Available recording time

HDD SP Remain 30h30m

1h00m(1.0G)

Title thumbnail

Title information

Command menu panel
You can also access the Disc Navigator from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU, select Disc Navigator then press ENTER). From the title list, press menu panel. Use the / navigate the menus. to display the command and ENTER buttons to
When in the title list, use the PREV ( ) and NEXT ( ) buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more titles than can be displayed. Press DISPLAY to change the title information displayed in the title list. If you are editing a VR mode disc you can display the Play List by selecting Play List from the view options panel (press , then select Play List from the view options, then Play List).
Disc Navigator (DVD) Style 1
23:00 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 3/12 4ch SP

2titles

4 Titles 4 Titles PlayList Original Original 2
0h30m( 1.0G) 20:00 FRI 3/12 20:00 Fri 3/12 9ch SP 1h00m( 2.0G)

DVD VR Mode Remain 0h30m

You can switch between the HDD and the DVD Disc Navigator screens using the HDD and DVD buttons (front panel or remote). Titles on the HDD marked with a icon are timer recordings set to Auto Replace Recording (see Setting a manual timer recording on page 41). Titles on the HDD marked with a icon are recently recorded titles that havent yet been played. 3 To exit the Disc Navigator, press HOME MENU.
1 Press HDD or DVD to select the hard disk drive or the DVD. 2 Press DISC NAVIGATOR to display the Disc Navigator screen. Playback will automatically stop when you do this.
Note 1.It isnt possible to edit video on DVD-RAM discs using this recorder.

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Command menu panel options
The table below shows which commands you can use with which video type.

VR mode (Original)

2 Select a title to add to the Play List. Use the / buttons to highlight an Original title then press ENTER to add it and display the Play List. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add as many titles as necessary to the Play List.

HDD Video mode VR mode

You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode and HDD recordings, and up to 40 characters for Video mode recordings. 1 Highlight the title you want to name (or rename). 2 Select Edit > Title Name from the command menu panel.
Disc Navigator (HDD) 10Titles 23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 7:00PM 2chPlay 11/29Mon 3/12 4ch SP SP Title name
Erase 2h00m(1.0G) 2h00m(1.0G) Set Thumbnail Erase Section Edit 20:00 FRI 3/12 20:00 Fri 3/12 9ch SPDivide Chapter Edit 2h00m(1.0G) Multi-Mode Set Genre
Use this function to start playback of a title. 1 Highlight the title you want to play.
2 Select Play from the command menu panel. Playback of the title you selected starts.
4 Titles 9 Recent First 23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 7:00PM 2ch Play 11/29Mon 3/12 4ch SP SP

Erase 2h00m(1.0G)

8 All Genres 7 HDD SP Remain 30h30m
22:00 THU 2/12 Genre Name Lock 22:00 Thu 2/12 7ch SP 1h00m(1.0G) Cancel Cancel 19:00 MON 29/11 19:00 Mon 29/11 2ch SP 1h00m(1.0G)
4 Titles 9 Recent First 8 All Genres 7 HDD SP Remain 30h30m
Edit 20:00 FRI 3/12 20:00 Fri 3/12 9ch SP
2h00m(1.0G) 22:00 THU 2/12 Genre Name 22:00 Thu 2/12 7ch SP 1h00m(1.0G) Multi-Mode 19:00 MON 29/11 19:00 Mon 29/11 2ch SP 1h00m(1.0G)
Input a name for the selected title.
Input Title Name 23:00 Fri 3/12 4ch SP

CAPS small

When you erase titles from the HDD or Original titles from a VR mode DVD-RW, the available recording space increases accordingly. Erasing a title from a Video mode DVD-RW disc increases the available recording time only if it is the last title on the disc. Erasing Play List titles, or titles from a DVD-R, VR mode or Video mode, will not result in any more free space on the disc.
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 lowercase, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( / ).
Use this function to erase unwanted titles.

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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. 4 Highlight OK then press ENTER 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.

Audio DRC

Default setting: Off When watching Dolby Digital material at low volume, its easy to lose low level sounds completelyincluding some of the dialog. Switching on Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) can help by bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high level peaks. 1 During playback or when paused, press HOME MENU and select Video/Audio Adjust. 2 Select Audio Adjust. / buttons to adjust DRC from Off to

3 Use the Max.

Audio DRC Audio DRC Off Max
Exactly how much difference you can hear between the settings will depend on the material. Tip Audio DRC is not effective when listening to a disc via the digital output when Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital. In this case adjust the dynamic range from your AV amplifier/receiver.

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The Initial Setup menu

Chapter 13

Using the Initial Setup menu
The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on. Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback and recording these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup menu. Except for the Setup Navigator, menu screens are exited automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity. Press HOME MENU and select Initial Setup. In the table below, the default option is marked with a. Tip Some of the Initial Setup menu screens shown in this section vary slightly depending on the country or region of purchase.
Setting Basic Settings Clock Setting Auto Manual Display
The clock must be set in order to use timer recording.

Options

Explanation
Set the channel that broadcasts a clock signal and the clock will be set automatically. If there is no channel that broadcasts a clock signal in your area, you can set the time and date manually. Set preferences for time and date display format.

Input Line System

525 System 625 System
Use for NTSC or PAL-M recording. Use for standard PAL-N recording.
See also About the input line system on page 98 for more information on this setting.

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Problem After briey unplugging or after a power failure the front panel display shows --:--
Remedy A backup battery inside the recorder keeps the clock and other settings from being reset when there is no power to the recorder. This battery should last approximately ve years from factory shipping. Reset the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder again. To have the battery replaced, contact your dealer or a Pioneer Service Center. The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 44). Make sure that there is a recordable DVD loaded with some free space for recording and fewer than 99 titles already on the disc. Also make sure that for a Video mode disc, the disc isnt nalized. If the title currently playing contains material that is copy-once protected, One Touch Copy will not work. If the currently playing HDD content was recorded in XP+ mode, the One Touch Copy feature cant be used. One Touch Copy doesnt work if the recorder is already recording to DVD. Make sure that there is space available on the HDD and that there are fewer than 999 titles on the HDD. One Touch Copy doesnt work if the recorder is already recording to the HDD. Press STOP then try restarting playback. Press the front panel STANDBY/ON button to switch the power off, then switch back on and restart playback. If the power fails to switch off, press and hold STANDBY/ON for 10 seconds until the power switches off. Check that the device is compatible with this recorder (page 19). Use a USB cable shorter than ve meters long. Check that the cable is properly connected at both ends. Try switching this recorder into standby then back on. Try using the Restart USB Device option (page 97). Check that the device is compatible with this recorder (page 19). Check that the camera is switched on. If several USB devices (camera, USB memory, card reader, etc.) are connected together, its possible that only the rst device connected to this recorder will be recognized. Check that the device is compatible with this recorder (page 19). Connect the printer to the type B USB port on the rear of the recorder (page 12, page 19). Make sure that the printer is switched on. Try the Confirm Printer option to check that the recorder recognizes the printer (page 97). Depending on the printer, the index print option may not work.

Recording 27, 3549 audio format 36 automatic chapter marking 96 copyright and 36 from a camcorder 47 from an external input 45 on-screen displays 34 optimized 96 settings 96 simultaneous playback and 45 time and picture quality 36, 108 TV channels with SAP audio channels 38 TV programs 27, 37 Video mode vs VR mode 35 Recovery recording 38, 42 Remote control buttons explained 2122 changing the batteries 8 operating range 8 setting the remote ID 97 setting up for TV control 100
WMA audio files 9, 10, 115

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