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Before you start
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‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD-
Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs 
is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s 
DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD-
RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD 
playback equipment, and there is DVD playback 
equipment that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs 
recorded in the DVD-Video format.
Note: ‘Finalization’ is required.
This recorder supports the recording of ‘copy-once’ 
broadcast programs using the CPRM copy protection 
system (see CPRM on page 36) on CPRM-compliant 
discs in VR mode. CPRM recordings can only be played 
on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.
• Do I need two DVD recorders for editing? What kind of
editing can I do?
Unlike editing video tape, you only need one DVD 
recorder to edit discs. With VR mode discs, you can 
edit by making a ‘Play List’ of what to play and when 
to play it. On playback, the recorder plays the disc 
according to the Play List.
Throughout this manual, you will often see the words 
Original and Play List to refer to the actual content 
and the edited version.
•
Original
content refers to what’s actually recorded
on the disc.
•
Play List
content refers to the edited version of the
disc—how the Original content is to be played.
About the internal hard disk drive
The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of 
equipment. Depending on the conditions under which it 
is used, or through careless use, it is possible that the 
recorded contents will be damaged or lost completely, or 
that normal playback and recording will not be possible. 
Please understand that in the event of repair or 
replacement of the HDD or related components, all your 
HDD recordings will be lost.
Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to 
protect against possible HDD failure.
The HDD should not be regarded as a place to store 
recordings permanently. We recommend that you back up 
your important recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs in order to 
protect against accidental loss.
Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept 
resposibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any 
inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from 
HDD failure.
• Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface.
• Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.
• Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid
places, or in places that may be subject to sudden 
changes in temperature. Sudden changes in 
temperature can cause condensation to form inside 
the recorder. This can be a cause of HDD failure.
• Do not move the recorder immediately after
switching it off. If you need to move the recorder, 
please follow the steps below:
1
After the message
POWER OFF
is shown in the
display, wait at least two minutes.
2
Unplug from the wall socket.
3
Move the recorder.
• If there’s a power failure while the recorder is on
there is a chance that some data on the HDD will be 
lost.
• The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in an
unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD 
will fail after a few years of use. Signs of problems 
include playback unexpectedly freezing and 
noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture. 
However, sometimes there will be no warning signs 
of HDD failure. If the HDD fails, no playback of 
recorded material will be possible. In this case it will 
be necessary to replace the HDD unit.
Optimizing HDD performance
As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on 
the disk becomes fragmented, eventually affecting the 
recorder’s performance. Before this happens, the 
recorder will warn you that it is time to optimize the HDD 
(which you can do from the Disc Setup menu; see 
Optimize HDD
on page 88).
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Title 1
Play List
Title 2
Title 1
Title 3
Title 2
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
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