Q u i c k
S t a r t G u i d e
Connecting up
Please refer to the main operating instructions if you want to connect other
components, such as a cable box or satellite receiver.
Wall outlet
Switching on and setting up
When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator feature. This takes you through setting the clock and the internal TV tuner settings.
If you're using the recorder for the first time, we strongly recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder.
Switch on the recorder.
Also switch on your TV
and make sure that the
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
video input is set to this
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
recorder.
VCR
1
2
3
VCR
Plus+
Plus +
4
5
6
CLEAR
7
8
9
0
DISC NAVIGATOR
MENU
TOP
CH+
MENU
ENTER
INPUT
HOME
MENU
RETURN
CH–
/
/
ì REC
REC MODE TIMER REC
CM SKIP
D V D R E CO R D E R
Set the clock.
Manual
Auto
Date
Manual
Time
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
Clock Set CH
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
1
2
3
VCR
Plus+
4
5
6
CLEAR
7
8
9
0
DISC NAVIGATOR
MENU
CH+
TOP
MENU
ENTER
INPUT
HOME
MENU
RETURN
CH–
/
/
/
/
ì REC
REC MODE TIMER REC
CM SKIP
D V D R E CO R D E R
Select Manual to start setting
the clock.
DI GI TA L
OU T
DIG ITA L
OU T
Select an OSD language.
OSD Language
OSD Language
English
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
1
2
3
VCR
Plus+
4
5
6
CLEAR
7
8
9
0
DISC NAVIGATOR
MENU
TOP
CH+
MENU
ENTER
INPUT
HOME
MENU
RETURN
CH–
/
/
/
/
ì REC
REC MODE TIMER REC
CM SKIP
D V D R E CO R D E R
Manual
Auto
Date
01 / 01 / 2005 SAT
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
Manual
Time
12 : 00 AM
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Time Zone
USA
1
2
3
VCR
Alaska
Plus+
4
5
6
CLEAR
D.S.T.
Off
7
8
9
0
DISC NAVIGATOR
MENU
CH+
TOP
MENU
ENTER
INPUT
HOME
MENU
RETURN
CH–
/
/
/
ì REC
REC MODE TIMER REC
CM SKIP
D V D R E CO R D E R
• Use the
buttons to set your time zone,
then press
.
• Use the
buttons to set D.S.T (Daylight
Saving Time) On or Off, then press ENTER.
Product Use Questions – (800) 421-1404
In the event that you have additional questions, Pioneer maintains a Toll-Free Customer Service Hotline at (800) 421-1404.
Telephone lines are open Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Pacific Time) and Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Pacific Time).
Start using the Setup
Navigator.
Setup Navigator
Complete this setup before you start using your recorder.
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Start
1
2
3
VCR
Plus+
Cancel
4
5
6
CLEAR
7
8
9
0
DISC NAVIGATOR
MENU
TOP
CH+
Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more
MENU
ENTER
INPUT
detailed settings.
HOME
MENU
RETURN
CH–
/
/
/
/
ì REC
REC MODE TIMER REC
CM SKIP
D V D R E CO R D E R
• Set the time and date.
Use the
buttons to
change the value in the
highlighted field; use the
buttons to move
from one field to another.
/
• Press ENTER to finish
setting the time.
Putting the batteries in the
remote control
• Insert two AA/R6P batteries
into the battery compartment
following the indications ( , )
inside the compartment.
Antenna/
Cable TV
Wall outlet
Select how you receive
your TV channels.
Tuner
Tuning
3
Antenna
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
Please wait a moment.
Cable
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Do not set
1
2
3
VCR
Plus+
4
5
6
CLEAR
7
8
9
0
After selecting Antenna or Cable
DISC NAVIGATOR
MENU
TOP
CH+
MENU
ENTER
INPUT
HOME
the recorder starts automatic
MENU
RETURN
CH–
/
/
tuning. This takes a couple of
/
/
ì REC
REC MODE TIMER REC
CM SKIP
minutes to complete.
D V D R E CO R D E R
Finish setting up.
Setup Navigator
Setup is complete!
Enjoy using your DVD recorder!
STANDBY/ON
DISPLAY
Finish Setup
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
1
2
3
VCR
Plus+
4
5
6
CLEAR
7
8
9
0
DISC NAVIGATOR
MENU
TOP
CH+
MENU
ENTER
INPUT
HOME
MENU
RETURN
CH–
/
/
/
/
ì REC
REC MODE TIMER REC
CM SKIP
D V D R E CO R D E R
That completes basic setup using the
Setup Navigator.
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Cancel
If you're using a
widescreen TV, please
also see Visual Settings
in the main Operating
instructions to set the
TV Screen Size.
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