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1. SERIES gt COMPATIBLE Installation Pioneer sound vision soul Register your Recorder at www pioneerelectronics com Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo GE 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 Syste
2. Chapter 3 Additional Setup Examples gt gt Setup 4 Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source Satellite Receiver e C Before you begin s 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 e Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide e Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is unplugged e 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 Antenna page 7 To add a VCR or a video camera C see page 29 22 Setup 4 Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source Make sure the satellite cable from the wall is connected to the satellite box 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 Connect the RF Coaxial cable from the antenna or cable source to the RF In connector on the Recorder Connect Composite A V cables from the Audio Video Output 1connectors on the Recorder to the Audio Video Input connectors on the TV Connect a phone line see also page 8 Connect the Serial Control cable If your DIRECTV satellite receiver has a 9 pin Data connector plug one end of
3. 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 isn t practical the telephone company 2 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 installatio
4. Connect the Serial Control cable If your DIRECTV satellite receiver ZI has a 9 pin Data connector plug one end ofthe Serial Control cable Data into the Data connector and other end into the Channel Change Serial Connector connector on the Recorder Then skip to step 8 If you don t have a Data connector see page 9 for Serial control alternatives If you still can t use a Serial connection or if you don t have DIRECTV service go to step 7 Connect the IR Control cable 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 your satellite and cable box s IR sensors see page 9 c Mount the IR emitters Place one emitter on top of the cable box If you connected the Serial Control cable in step 6 mount the other IR emitter underneath the cable box If you didn t connect the Serial Control cable in step 6 mount the other IR emitter on top of the satellite box Be sure both emitters stick out about 1 5 inches directly in front of the IR sensors Use the provided adhesive strips to hold the emitters in place Plug in all power cords and turn on your TV If you don t 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 Once you see the Welcome screen the last step is to complete Guided Setup see the User s
5. 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 10 S 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 53 Appendix Appendix A 54 13 Composite Audio Input 1 Connects to satellite or cable box Plug in the red and white ends ofa 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 Compos
6. 1 Getting Started Remember always connect cables C from the OUT connector of one device to the IN connector of the next Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to an OUT out LST Q N gt gt Using This Guide Step 1 Understanding the basics TVs used to be so simple no color no digital video no stereo sound no choices All you needed was an antenna and a TV The antenna captured audio and video signals A wire connected from the antenna to the TV brought these signals to your TV as sounds and pictures As TVs have acquired more features and new devices have been created to work with your TV it may seem that everything has become more complex You may have a VCR an A V receiver and a game system connected to your TV in addition to your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo referred to in this guide as the Recorder However one thing has remained the same you still need to get the sounds and pictures from their source your antenna or your cable or satellite service to your TV You get the sounds and pictures to your TV by using cables These make a path over which the pictures and sounds travel to your TV The choice of cables may seem overwhelming but they all perform the same function they transfer sounds and pictures to your TV at varying levels of quality All of your equipment has connectors or places where cables can be connected Some connectors are labeled In and some are labeled Out The
7. 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 Connect a VCR or video camera so you can turn your home videos into DVDs See page After connecting your Recorder the last step is to complete Guided Setup see Chapter 1 in the User s Guide for details You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs The Recorder is not designed to C support a heavy load such as a TV Your Recorder is only capable of supporting the weight of one or two common A V components such as VCRs DVD players or A V receivers provided they have four good broad padded feet that distribute the weight near the corners ofthe Recorder Also avoid stacking your Recorder on top of other electronic components such as DVD players A V receivers or the vents of your TV Chapter 1 Getting Started gt gt Cables and Accessories 1 These are the basics 2 See page 7 to choose 3 If you have a DIRECTV 4 You may want to purchase audio and video cables satellite receiver with a these additional cables for 9 pin Data connector or a some setups Motorola GI DCT2000 series cable box use this cable Serial Data Control cable Composite A V cables Power Cord If you can t use the Serial Control cable above with your satellite receiver or c f 4 S Video cable not sup
8. Choosing an IR code in Guided Setup After setting up your Recorder you l complete Guided Setup see the User s Guide for more information During Guided Setup you ll 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 don t 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 Recorder s 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 Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box The exact methods and materials you use to build the IR cover will depend on
9. Guide for details You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs IR Control cable connection The illustration above shows both C the cable and satellite box using an IR cable connection For tips on the IR Control cable connection see page 10 25 Chapter 3 Additional Setup Examples gt gt Setup 6 Cable or Satellite Box A V Receiver and Game C Before you begin Console Cable or Satellite Box e RF in RF Out Serial Audio Video Out U a C O e Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide e Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is unplugged e The audio video cables shown here are for example only For the best video signal you may A V Receiver Audio Video oo L Audio Video oo Audio Video want to use Component Video eo E OUTPUT cables instead See page 7 To add a VCR or a video camera C see page 29 26 Setup 6 Cable or Satellite Box A V Receiver and Game Cable or Satellite Box to Recorder Make sure the cable from the wall is connected to your cable or satellite box Connect a Composite Video and Left Right Audio cable from the Audio Video Out connectors on the cable or satellite box to the Audio Video Input 1 connectors on the Recorder If you have cable but don t
10. IR Control cable C connection and for alternatives to the Serial Control cable see page 9 28 R Connect the IR Control cable Skip this step if you completed step 8 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 cable box and the other on top of the satellite box 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 Plug in all power cords and turn on your TV and your A V receiver Select the input for the Recorder If you do not currently see the Welcome screen you ll need to select the input for your Recorder on your A V receiver See the manual that came with your A V receiver for instructions on how to choose an input Some A V receivers have one Input button that cycles through the inputs Others have multiple input buttons one for each input If you still don t see the Welcome screen press the TV Video Source or Input button on your TV until you see the Welcome screen For more help see page 42 Once you see the Welcome screen the last step is to complete Guided Setup see the User s Guide for details You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera gt gt C
11. at the end ofthe remote control lights up and stays on when you release the buttons Use the number keys to enter any digit from 1 to 9 Press the number you have chosen several times until you see the Remote Address change on the screen Press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central Repeat these steps using your second Recorder and remote control Be sure to choose a different number in Step 4 for the remote address of the second Recorder Once you complete this process each remote will control only the Recorder to which it is assigned The default Remote Address is 0 C zero A remote control set to Remote Address 0 will control any Recorder and a Recorder with a Remote Address of 0 will respond to any remote including some Pioneer A V Receiver remote controls When you program the remote with a new Remote Address it will control any Recorder with that Remote Address or with an address of 0 To ensure that your Recorder only responds to the Recorder s remote set the Remote Address to any value other than 0 zero System Information Remote Address 37 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Remote Control KK Resetting the Programmable Buttons If you make a mistake or are having difficulty you can reset the programmable buttons All the remote s buttons will return to the unprogrammed state of a new remote 1 Prepare the remote control Point the remote away from your Recor
12. connector the lower mini jack on the Recorder Then skip to step 10 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 C connection see page 10 IR Control cable connection extends 142 a CHANNEL CHANGE 17 Chapter 2 Common Setup Examples 18 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 User s Guide for details You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs CHAPTER 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 Satellit
13. g 1 07 00 means you have watched one hour and seven minutes of the recording e While watching live TV the channel number appears on the right side near the symbol CH e When progressive mode is on a P appears at the top of the display area 49 Appendix Appendix A 50 e While recording a program to Now Playing the recording s video quality shows on the right side of the display Extreme Fine SP for High SP LP for Medium LP EP for Basic EP e Ifa disc is in the tray a symbol for the kind of disc appears at the top of the display RW for DVD RW R for DVD R V for a video DVD CD for a CD 4 Disc Tray Opens and closes when you press the EJECT button on the front panel of the Recorder 5 EJECT Button 4 Press to open or close the disc tray 6 Control Buttons These buttons work just like the buttons on the Recorder s remote control see the inside front cover for more information They include STOP m PAUSE BI PLAY gt SKIP FWD PI SKIP BACK tada L Back Panel Reference from the OUT connector of one gt gt Back Panel Referen ce C Remember always connect cables This section provides general information about the connections on the back panel of the S device to the IN connector of the next Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo Never connect an IN to an IN or an OUT to an OUT 1 234 5 6 7
14. have a cable or satellite box connect the RF Coaxial cable currently coming from the wall to the connector labeled RFIN on the Recorder Recorder to A V Receiver A V Receiver to TV Connect Composite A V cables from the Audio Video Output 1 connectors on the Recorder to the Audio Video Input connectors on the A V receiver Ifthe A V Receiver has a Digital Audio Input you can connect a digital audio cable not supplied from the Recorder s Digital Audio Out to the A V receiver Connect Composite A V cables from the Audio Video Output connectors on the A V receiver to the Audio Video Input connectors on the TV Game Console to A V Receiver Connect Composite A V cables from the Audio Video Output connectors on the Game Console to the Audio Video Input connectors on the A V receiver Connect a phone line see page 8 Connect the Serial Control cable If your DIRECTV satellite receiver has a 9 pin Data connector plug one end ofthe Serial Control cable into the Data connector and other end into the Channel Change Serial connector on the Recorder Then skip to step 8 se Data Connector If you don t have a Data connector see page 9 for Serial control alternatives If you still can t use a Serial connection or if you don t have DIRECTV service go to step 7 27 Chapter 3 Additional Setup Examples IR Control cable connection extends 1 ma CHANNEL CHANGE For tips on the
15. pictures and sounds enter a piece of equipment through an IN connector and leave through an OUT connector When you connect your Recorder to your TV and other audio video A V equipment you are simply creating a path that starts at the wall or your cable or satellite box and goes in through IN connectors and out through OUT connectors of your equipment until it reaches your TV L Using This Guide Step 2 Finding your setup example This guide provides specific examples of connecting the Recorder to an existing antenna cable or satellite system and other A V equipment Choose your setup example from the ones below You use either antenna or cable without a cable box You may also have a VCR You have either a cable box or satellite receiver if you have both see Setup 6 instead You may also have a VCR You use either antenna or cable and want to watch one channel while recording another You have both a satellite box and antenna or both a satellite box and cable without a cable box Upgrade to TiVo Plus service required You have both a cable box and a satellite receiver Upgrade to TiVo Plus service required You have an advanced home entertainment system with several components What s next 29 for instructions Setup 1 Antenna or Cable No Cable Box p 16 Setup 2 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Setup 3 Watching One Channel p 20 While Recording Another Setup
16. the remote control For questions about TiVo Plus service or to upgrade to TiVo Plus service call 1 877 367 8486 40 L Troubleshooting gt gt Troubleshooting Why does the Recorder have to be connected to a phone line e 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 e 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 isn t 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 e After Guided Setup the Recorder can use a home network s 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 User s Guide Do I need to keep the p
17. the shape of 1 Place a piece of opaque material for example your cable or satellite box s IR window and the materials you have available However cloth or tape over the IR emitters shown on opposite page and the IR window of the cable or the general procedure described below will guide you satellite box 1 Cover the area around the IR emitters and the cable or satellite box s IR window with IR window cable or a piece of thick fabric such as black flannel You could create a cover using cardboard char 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 cable s emitters If possible cover the entire IR window on the cable or satellite box because signal Recoder 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 won t be able to use the controls nor will you be able to control the 2 Secure the material making sure that it fits cable or satellite box with its remote However we recommend using only your i snugly Recorder remote control to change the channel If you still need to access your cable or N 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
18. 81011 131516 DE mag A WH t S re X 7 CABLE PHONE LINE GHANNEL usp NEN ANTENNA 51 Appendix Appendix A 52 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 network s 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 informa
19. a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap Gunshot blast jet plane Rocket launching pad 140 180 Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Chapter
20. ble Box and a Satellite Receiver L Before you begin e Upgrade to TiVo Plus Cable Box service is required Setups Serial Audio Video Out 000 RF In RF Out Serial Audio Video Out a L 00 E 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 ACIN BO r e Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide e Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is unplugged e The audio video cables shown here are for example only For the best Antenna video signal you may want to use Component Video cables See page 7 Television To add a VCR or a video camera G see page 29 24 Setup 5 Both a Cable Box and a Satellite Receiver Make sure the cables from the wall are connected to your cable and satellite boxes 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 Connect an RF Coaxial cable from the RF Out connector on the cable box to the RF IN connector on the Recorder Connect Composite A V cables from the Audio Video Output 1 connectors on the Recorder to the Audio Video Input connectors on the TV Connect a phone line page 8
21. der 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 38 CHAPTER Troubleshooting Customer Support Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting gt gt 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 User s Guide It contains troubleshooting on the following topics The Recorder s Connections e Recording Programs e Channels e Parental Controls s Live TV e Audio Video e The TiVo Service e Networking 3 Use online support Check online customer support at www pioneerelectronics com You ll find Frequently Asked Questions step by 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 Basic service or
22. doesn t work contact the manufacturer or service provider for assistance Satellite Box Only You may have incorrectly specified the type of program guide for your DIRECTV satellite receiver during Guided Setup There are two types of program guides MPG Master Program Guide and APG Advanced Program Guide During Guided Setup you select either Serial MPG or Serial APG to determine how your channels are changed To change this option First unplug the power cord for the satellite receiver and plug it back in Next go to TiVo Central then select Messages amp Setup then Settings then Channels then Channel Changing and select Serial cable If you originally selected Serial MPG change your selection to Serial APG If you originally selected Serial APG change it to Serial MPG You can also check the manual for your satellite receiver as well as the satellite receiver s system setup screen for information on the type of DIRECTV program guide it uses 45 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 46 APPENDIX Front and Back Panel Reference Front Panel Reference Back Panel Reference 51 Appendix Appendix A gt gt Front Panel Reference N w amp VI C COPYING oo I ovo PLAY gt RECe PLAY PureCinema Progressive 1 DVD Button Press this to go to the DVD scree
23. e game console to an audio video input on the TV You do not need to connect your game console to your Recorder 16 Setup 2 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Check that the cable from the wall is connected to the cable or satellite box 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 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 Connect a phone line see page 8 for help After you complete Guided Setup see step 10 below you ll 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 User s Guide 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 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
24. e Box A V Receiver and Game Console Connecting aVCR or a Video Camera 20 22 24 26 29 Chapter 3 Additional Setup Examples gt gt Setup 3 Watching One Channel While Recording L Before you begin Another e Besure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide 5 Pr e Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is unplugged e The audio video cables shown here PHONE LIne CHANNEL ysi are for example only For the best video signal you may want to use Component Video cables instead See page 7 Television Antenna In L VIDEO INPUT To add a VCR or a video camera C see page 29 R Use this setup if you have antenna or cable without a cable box 20 Setup 3 Watching One Channel While Recording Another 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 you re ready for the next step below If not you need to find the cor
25. e Line Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box On F Ww N Chapter 1 Getting Started gt gt FCC NOTE Federal Communications Rule Part 68 Equipment 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 TXXXxX 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
26. emote Control Setup screen Press the TiVo button then highlight and select Messages amp Setup then Settings then Remote Control Choose which device functions you want to control To Control TV power volume TV input only A V system A V system mute and TV power volume and Input mute Choose Remote Control TV Remote Control Remote Control Remote Control power volume mute TV TV Input A V Stereo Receiver A V Stereo Receiver Television Brand 2 Select the brand of your device Using the UP DOWN arrows highlight the brand of the device you wish to control then press SELECT If you have been using a universal TV remote control select your TV or A V receiver s brand not the brand of the universal remote Next you ll see a screen with four digit codes 3 Prepare the remote control Point the remote away from your Recorder and cover the front end with your hand Refer to the table below and determine which two buttons to press to prepare the remote Press and hold the buttons simultaneously for about five seconds until the red light at the end of the remote control lights up and stays on when you release the buttons TV power volume mute and TV Input TV input only A V system A V system volume and mute To Control MUTE and TiVo buttons TV PWR and TiVo buttons TV INPUT and TiVo buttons TV PWR and TiVo Press the bu
27. en eee nes 20 Setup 4 Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source 1 2 1 0 cece eee e eens 22 Setup 5 Both a Cable Box and a Satellite Receiver 2 0 0 0 cee een teen nee nees 24 Setup 6 Cable or Satellite Box A V Receiver and Game Console 26 Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera 0 tenn ence ete t nent nents 29 K Chapter 4 Setting Up the Remote Control sss s s e e e x cece ec cece ecw eect eee e eee eeeeseens 31 Introduction 1 ur sel se ea een 32 Instructions Power Volume Mute TV Input 0 0 0 cette teen teen teens 33 Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes 0 0 ec cece eet tee e nee e eens 37 Resetting the Programmable Buttons eect ent tent n nent e eee e eae 38 C K Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ssssssessssesesossceoossssceoseseseooseeseooeseoseeeeeoo 39 Customer Support u cod send cba gen cote Hew Hote Ged wade Gods odd Shaw E A OE E a 40 TrOUDIEShOCUNG sch de Sauk ever wen haan AMEE Eee Bra reer wah canes semen nee 41 K Appendix A Front and Back Panel Reference sss e e s ccc s e cece ccc c cece cece ee nennen nenne 47 Front Panel Reference lt ae Z ees au 4 Sa an eae Haw a wR GES ad al aed Daca ed 48 Back Panel Reference us ee a nk 51 be T L EIER EE ou ea eceuas ee Seb ou es bese weeds sedas E sd aceeeweareeass 55 CHAPTER Getting Started FCC NOTE Federal Communications Rule Dear Customer Using This Guide Cables and Accessories Connecting to the Phon
28. he red light on the end of the remote control turns off you have reached the end ofthe available codes Unfortunately due to the great variety of TVs and A V stereo systems some makes and models are not compatible with your Recorder s remote control If you reach the end ofthe available codes without finding a code that works with your device you will need to use your TV or A V stereo system s remote to turn it on and off and control the volume L Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes KK Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes If you have more than one Recorder in your home or if you have another model of TiVo DVR in addition to your Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo you can match a particular Recorder with a particular remote so that each Recorder will only respond to its own remote You can do this by setting the Remote Address 1 If both Recorders are in the same room start by covering the IR sensor window on one Recorder using a cloth or thick piece of paper _ This will prevent setting the Remote Address The IR sensor is located in this area on both Recorders simultaneously Go to the System Information screen First press the TiVo button then highlight and select Messages amp Setup then System Information On the System Information screen scroll down until you see Remote Address Hold down the PAUSE and TiVo buttons simultaneously for about five seconds until the red light
29. hold it so that the TiVo button points toward the Recorder not at the cable or satellite box e Refer to page 10 to verify that the IR Control cable is positioned correctly in front of the IR sensor Also make sure that the purple end of the cable is plugged into the Channel Change IR connector on the back of the Recorder e You may consider optimizing the IR Control connection as described on page 10 44 L Troubleshooting e Press the TiVo button to go to TiVo Central then select Messages amp Setup then Settings then Channels then Channel Changing and select Cable Box or Satellite Box Verify the IR code you chose during Guided Setup See page 10 for more on choosing an IR code Try using the cable or satellite box s remote to change the channel If it doesn t work contact the manufacturer or service provider for assistance If you have a Motorola General Instruments DCT2000 series cable box or a DIRECTV satellite box and used the Serial Control cable e Make sure the cable or satellite box is turned on e Verify that the Serial Control cable is plugged into the data connector on the cable or satellite box and into the Channel Change Serial connector on the back of the Recorder Unplug the cable or satellite box from the wall then plug it back in Then try changing channels with the Recorder s remote control again Try using the cable or satellite box s remote to change the channel If it
30. hone connected all the time e Werecommend that you leave the phone line connected all the time It will not interfere with your other needs for the phone line and the Recorder s regular connection to the TiVo service will keep its program information fully up to date e After Guided Setup the Recorder can use a home network s 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 User s Guide 41 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting What if I need to use the phone while the Recorder is connecting to the TiVo service It s unlikely that you ll notice the Recorder s 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 don t see the Welcome Screen when I turn on my Recorder for the first time e 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 Reco
31. ine 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 Recorder s modem and will void your warranty e Phone jack If the phone jack isn t 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 User s Guide If you don t 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 Recorder s program information up to date L Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box gt gt Using Your Recorder with a Cable
32. it fits closely around the IR window and the IR Control cable s emitters 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started 12 CHAPTER Common Setup Examples Setup 1 Antenna or Cable No Cable Box Setup 2 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 14 16 Chapter 2 Common Setup Examples C Before you begin e Be sure to refer to the information in Chapter 1 of this guide e Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is unplugged e 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 adda d 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 14 gt gt Setup 1 Antenna or Cable No Cable Box Antenna n O Television R L VIDEO Setup 1 Antenna or Cable No Cable Box Connect the RF Coaxial cable currently coming from the wall to the connector labeled RF In on the Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo 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 Connect a phone
33. ite 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 Index A 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 C 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 compone
34. l quality and the type of programming being recorded 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 VRM1113 A
35. line see page 8 for help After you complete Guided Setup see step 6 below you ll 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 User s Guide Plug in all power cords Tum 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 Once you see the Welcome screen the last step is to complete Guided Setup see the User s Guide for details You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs 15 Chapter 2 Common Setup Examples gt gt Setup 2 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver C Before you begin Cable Box or e Be sure to refer to the information in Satellite Receiver e Chapter 1 of this guide Serial Audio Video Out e Make sure that all your equipment is turned off and that the Recorder is unplugged e 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 adda C game console use the audio video cable that came with your game console to connect from the audio video output on th
36. m 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 L gt gt Table of Contents K Chapter 1 Getting Started uuuus u42uu 20002000 ca BU u re a al 1 FCC NOTE Federal Communications Rule 2 Dear Customer ae ee ee ee re 3 Using This Guide as 2202082 BR a en ana PD ee Sek aes ee 4 Cables and Accessories se en ne ge nn eh br ees 6 Connecting to the Phone Eine esasta sus ae a har 8 Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box 0 ett n nen eens 9 K Chapter 2 Common Setup Examples ccc ccc cee cece cece cece eee eee ee nennen nenne 13 Setup 1 Antenna or Cable No Cable Box 14 Setup 2 Cable Box o Satellite Receiver eee eee nen tenet nes 16 K Chapter 3 Additional Setup Examples ccc cc ccc cece cece crete cee nennen en n nen 19 Setup 3 Watching One Channel While Recording Another 000 cece c
37. n 2 Light Strip There are three lights LEDs under this clear plastic strip e The orange copy light on the left comes on when the Recorder is copying a program to a DVD The blue play light in the middle comes on when the Recorder is playing a recording from Now Playing or a DVD or CD The red record light on the right comes on when the Recorder is recording a program to Now Playing 48 Front Panel Reference 3 Status Display The following illustration shows the placement of lights in the status display The display in this area changes to reflect the current state of the Recorder HOD Vf DVD PLAY gt gt RECe PLAY For example when you first turn on power for the Recorder you see a Power On message in the center of the display and when the Recorder is displaying a TiVo screen such as TiVo Central you see the word TiVo In addition this area reflects input from the remote control when you use features such as searching for a title or a chapter ofa DVD Other useful messages e When playing a CD an S appears for shuffle mode an R for repeat In repeat mode DSC or TRK also appear depending on whether the whole disc will repeat or only a single track e While copying a program from Now Playing to a DVD the percent complete displays e While watching a recording from Now Playing the display shows how far into the recording you are E
38. n how you set the channel 3 4 switch on your VCR To connect a video camera not shown 1 If you don t have any device connected to the Recorder s Audio Video Input 2 skip to the next step If you normally have a VCR connected to the Audio Video Input 2 connector you will have to disconnect it temporarily Remove the Composite A V cable from the VCR s Audio Video Output You can use this same cable to connect your video camera since it is already connected to the Recorder s Audio Video Input 2 2 Connect a Composite A V cable from the Audio Video Output connector on the video camera to the Audio Video Input 2 connector on the Recorder This will allow you to transfer recordings from a video camera to the Recorder so you can turn your home videos into DVDs See Chapter 3 Playing and Recording Programs in the User s Guide for details CHAPTER Setting Up the Remote Control Introduction Instructions Power Volume Mute TV Input Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes Resetting the Programmable Buttons 32 33 37 38 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Remote Control gt gt Introduction Before programming the remote control you must first 1 Insert batteries See the inside front cover of the User s Guide for instructions 2 Complete Guided Setup See the User s Guide for instructions Using the Remote with a TV and A V Stereo System The remote control will already work with yo
39. n 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 FCC s 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 Dear Customer Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level 6 Start your volume control at
40. nt 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 D digital audio cable when to choose 7 digital audio output connector 52 disc tray 50 DVD button 48 E EJECT button 50 G 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 l IR code what it does 10 L LEDs front panel 48 left right composite audio input connectors 53 54 left right composite audio output connectors 53 M MPG 45 MUTE button programming 33 P performing a code search 34 phone jack what if it s not close by 8 L 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 R Recorder stacking things on top 5 remote control incompatibility with some makes and models 36 not working with TV 43 performing a code search 34 programmable buttons resetting 38 responding to Pioneer A V Receiver remotes 37 43 setting the Remote Address 37 using with both TV and A V equipment 32 RF Bypass Out connector 21 54 RF In connector 54 RF splitter 20 S satellite box setting up 22 satellite receiver with serial contr
41. ol 45 serial control cable 45 setup example both a cable box and a satellite box 22 cable or satellite box A V receiver and game console 26 finding yours 5 watching one channel while recording another 20 splitting the signal 20 stacking objects on Recorder 5 status display front panel 49 S Video cable when to choose 7 S Video input connector 54 S Video output connectors 53 T TiVo service functionality on signal from RF Bypass Out jack 21 TV INPUT button programming 33 TV PWR button programming 33 U USB connector 52 V VCR connecting a 29 video camera connecting a 29 VOLUME button programming 33 W weight supporting of on Recorder 5 57 58 Specifications Video In Video Out Audio Line In Audio Line Out RF In RF Bypass Out Expansion Port Telephone Control Change Power Power consumption Ambient external Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions Remote Control Storage S Video 4 pin mini DIN Composite Video RCA 2 pairs S Video 4 pin mini DIN 2 pairs Composite Video RCA 2 pairs Component Video RCA Stereo L R RCA 2 pairs Stereo L R RCA 2 pairs Digital Audio Optical F Connector Female F Connector Female USB RJ 11 female 2 wire 3 5mm mini jack sockets 2 pairs AC 120V 60Hz 49 Watts 5C to 35C 85 or less 420mm W x 94mm H x 391mm D 39 Buttons ATA IDE Hard Drive y Actual recording capacity depends on signa
42. onnecting a VCR or a Video Camera C Before you begin For detailed instructions on how to record from a VCR or a video camera see Chapter 3 Playing and Recording Programs in the User s Guide You must use Audio Video e Be sure to refer to the information in Input 2 on the Recorder to connect a VCR or a video camera Chapter 1 ofthis guide To connect a VCR e This diagram only shows connections 1 Connect a Composite A V cable from the Audio Video Output 2 connector on the Recorder to the Audio Video Input connector on the VCR This will allow you to copy recorded programs to video to the VCR You must first complete one of Setups shown in this Guide before connecting a VCR or video camera tapes 2 Connect another Composite A V cable from the Audio Video Output connector on the VCR to the Audio Video Input 2 connector on the Recorder This will allow you to transfer K T vom mana To connect a video camera instead recordings from video tapes to C fa VCR 0 the Recorder so you can turn na see page3 your home videos into DV Ds 3 To watch video tapes on your VCR connect an RF Coaxial cable from the RF Out connector on the VCR to the Antenna RF In connector on the TV Then press the Input Source or TV Video button on your TV until you see channel numbers 29 Chapter 3 Additional Setup Examples 30 displayed Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending o
43. 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 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 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 al 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
44. p and stays on when you release the buttons TV power volume mute and TV Input TVinput only A V system power A V system volume and mute To Control TV PWR and TiVo buttons TV INPUT and TiVo buttons TV PWR and TiVo buttons MUTE and TiVo buttons Press the 2 Enter the search code Refer to the table below and use the number keys on your remote control to enter the appropriate code To Test TV power volume TV input only A V system A V system mute and TV Input power volume and mute 0999 0999 1999 1999 Enter After you press the fourth digit of the code the red light on the end of the remote control will flash twice then remain on 3 Test the remote control Point the remote control at the TV or A V receiver Press CHAN UP to test the first code The test is successful if the TV or A V receiver responds by powering off changing input or muting depending on the function you are trying to program If there is no response wait two or three seconds then press CHAN UP again Continue doing this until the TV or A V receiver responds When the TV or A V receiver responds press ENTER to select the current code The red light at the end of the remote control will flash three times to indicate that the remote control is properly coded to control your device 35 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Remote Control 36 When t
45. plied cable box use this cable Phone Line Splitter Remote Control instead Component Video cable Component Video cable 25 Phone Cord RF Coaxial cable IR Control cable S Video cable not supplied See page 9 for more information and tips about Serial and IR Control L Cables and Accessories Choosing audio and video cables Composite A V Cable and Jacks 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 red cables provide excellent audio and video and you can connect the Recorder to a TV or J white 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 yellow The Recorder s back panel also includes premium connectors for S Video and Composite L R Audio with S Video cable 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 Ged connections you may want to purchase these additional cables to use instead of the P white Composite A V cables shown in the setup diagrams ii yellow x Premium Video The Recorder s premium video connectors a
46. r will then be able to register the channel 43 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting l accidentally changed channels with my TV or VCR s remote control e Ifyou use your TV s or VCR s 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 TV s remote to change the input i e the video signal your TV is displaying I can t get the channel to change If you have cable without a cable box e Be sure that you are using the Recorder s 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 e You may not have the correct input selected on your TV Use the Input Source Select or TV Video button on your TV s 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 If you have a cable or satellite box and used the IR Control cable e Make sure the cable or satellite box is turned on e Make sure you are using the Recorder s remote control and that you
47. rder to your TV using an RF Coaxial cable from the Recorder s RF BYPASS OUT jack to the TV s ANTENNAFRRF 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 e 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 TV s 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 42 L Troubleshooting My Recorder remote control doesn t control my TV s power volume etc e You must first program the Recorder s 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 e Some Pioneer A V Recei
48. re S Video input and output T S Video 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 Component Video Cable and Jacks available in consumer electronics 4 Y pnn DE WG un Premium Audio The Recorder s premium audio connector is an optical digital audio j Ps output Using digital audio can make a difference if you are watching DVDs with DTS M gt Chuo Digital Theater Systems audio and you have an A V receiver with a DTS decoder or MM red Q you are watching DVDs with Dolby Digital audio Use it if your A V receiver supports it and you want the best DVD audio signal available See the User s Guide for instructions optical Digital Audio Cable and Jack on selecting the appropriate audio settings when using this cable IT UI 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 Chapter 1 Getting Started gt gt Connecting to the Phone Line You don t need to install a new phone jack or phone number simply use the phone line you already have The following information applies to all setups described in this guide e Phone line Almost every household phone line is a standard analog l
49. receiver This connector is sometimes labeled Low Speed Data Don t try to connect a Home Control cable to the satellite receiver s phone jack Plug the other end into the Channel Change Serial jack on the Recorder After setting up your Recorder C including the Control cable connection change channels with your Recorder s remote control only Serial Control Cable 15 pin adapter T N not included Home Control cable not included Chapter 1 Getting Started This purple end These IR emitters plugs into your send signals to the Recorder IR sensor on your cable or satellite box The small bulbs on the IR C 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 10 IR Infrared Control Finding the IR sensor To correctly position the IR Control cable you need to find your cable box or satellite box s 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 window the IR window on 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
50. rect input settings by pressing the Input Source or TV Video button on your TV s 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 User s 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 TV s remote to change the channel Keep in mind that there is no TiVo service functionality on any video signal coming from the Recorder s 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 C 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 Recorder s RF Bypass Out to your TV carries only your basic cable channels Also you will not have TiVo service functionality on those channels 21
51. the Serial Control cable Data into the Data connector and other end into the Channel Change Serial Connector connector on the Recorder Then skip to step 8 IR Control cable connection If you don t have a Data connector see page 9 for Serial control alternatives If you still can t use a Serial connection or if you don t have DIRECTV service go to step 7 extends 11 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 Plug in all power cords and turn on your TV If you don t 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 Once you see the Welcome screen the last step is to complete Guided Setup see the For tips on the IR Control cable User s Guide for details You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and C connection see page 10 record DVDs 23 Chapter 3 Additional Setup Examples 5 gt gt Setup 5 Both a Ca
52. tion on using a broadband Internet connection see Chapter 8 Connecting to a Home Network in the User s Guide for more information on Home Media Option see Chapter 7 Home Media Option in the User s 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 Back Panel Reference 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
53. ttons Chapter 4 Setting Up the Remote Control 4 Enter a code Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter a four digit code starting with the first code in the list on the screen After you press the fourth digit of the code the red light on the end of the remote control should flash If it doesn t try the next code 5 Testthe code Point the remote towards the TV and test the button refer to the table To Test the TV power volume TV input only A V system A V system mute and TV power volume and Input mute TV PWR button TV INPUT button TV PWR button MUTE button Press the If pressing the button works e g turns the TV or A V stereo system off or changes the TV input the code is correct If it does not work repeat steps 3 and 4 using the next code on the list If none of the codes work perform a code search see below Performing a Code Search If none ofthe codes listed allow you to control your device a code search may detect the correct code Performing a code search can take up to 20 minutes 1 Prepare the remote control Point the remote away from your Recorder and cover the front end with your hand Refer to the table below and determine which two buttons to press to prepare the remote Press and hold the buttons simultaneously for about five 34 Instructions Power Volume Mute TV Input seconds until the red light at the end of the remote lights u
54. ur Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo You can also set it up to control your TV and A V stereo system For example e Control TV power volume mute and input settings Complete the instructions on pages 33 35 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 33 35 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 The TV INPUT button can control C the video signal or input your TV displays Changing the input changes Control TV power and A V stereo system volume and mute Complete the the source of the video displayed on your instructions on pages 33 35 using the first column in each of the tables Then repeat the instructions using the fourth column A V receiver volume and mute The TV TV inputs can include video from a VOLUME and MUTE buttons control only the A V receiver VCR Recorder or a video camera 32 L Instructions Power Volume Mute TV Input gt gt Instructions Power Volume Mute TV Input Remote Control Settings 1 Go to the R
55. ver 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 Recorder s remote control if you wish by setting the Remote Address See page 37 for instructions My Recorder remote control doesn t work with my Recorder e Be sure you are using the Recorder s 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 e You may not have the correct input selected on your TV Use the Input Source Select or TV Video button on your TV s 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 l accidentally changed channels with my cable or satellite box s remote control e After you have connected the Recorder you should use its remote control to change channels If you use your cable or satellite box s remote to change the channel the TiVo service won t register that the channel has changed If you accidentally change channels with another remote press CHAN UP or CHAN DOWN on the Recorder s remote once The Recorde

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