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Important
If you switch to Progressive when using a TV that is not
compatible with progressive-scan video, you will not be
able to see anything displayed on your TV. If this happens,
press and hold the + button on the front panel, then press
HDD. This will set the recorder’s video output back to
Interlace.
NTSC on PAL TV
• Default setting: Off
When set to On, NTSC discs (from the U.S., for example)
will play correctly on a PAL-only TV. Change to Off if your
TV is already NTSC-compatible.
Depending on this setting and the Input Line System
setting (see Input Line System on page 96), the signal
format output when the recorder is stopped varies as
shown in the table below.
Note
• Many recent PAL TVs are capable of correctly
displaying NTSC pictures without the need for this
setting. Check the manual that came with your TV if
you’re not sure whether yours has this feature.
Audio In settings
External Audio
• Default setting: Stereo
If the external source is standard stereo, leave set to
Stereo. If each channel carries a separate soundtrack,
change to Dual Mono.
When the external audio is from the DV input, an audio
subcode channel within the DV audio tells the recorder
whether the audio is stereo or dual mono. This has
priority over the setting you make here.
Dual Mono Recording
• Default setting: L
When recording a dual mono source from an external
input in Video mode or VR mode set to FINE / MN 32, you
can choose to record either the L (left), or the R (right)
audio channel.
Note
• If you’re recording in VR mode (except when set to
FINE / MN 32), both channels will be recorded and
you can switch them as you like on playback.
Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs
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 (Interlace). If there
are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model,
please contact our customer service center.
This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays
and monitors
Plasma display
• PDP-505HD, PDP-5030HD, PDP-4330HD, PDP-5040HD, PDP-
4340HD, Pro-1000HD, Pro-800HD, Pro-1000HDI, Pro-800HDI, Pro-
1110HD, Pro-910HD, PDP-4300, PDP-5031, PDP-502MX
Projection monitor receiver
• SD-533HD5, SD-643HD5, Pro-710HD, Pro-610HD, Pro-510HD,
Pro-720HD, Pro-620HD, Pro-520HD, Pro-730HD, Pro-630HD, Pro-
530HD, Pro-730HDI, Pro-530HDI, Pro-700HD, SD-641HD5, SD-
582HD5, SD-532HD5
Input Line System
NTSC on PAL
TV
Output when
stopped
525 System Off NTSC
On PAL–60
625 System Off PAL
On PAL
Basic
Tuner
Video In/Out
Audio In
Audio Out
Language
Recording
Playback
Input Colour System
Component Video
NTSC on PAL TV
On
Off
Initial Setup
Basic
Tuner
Video In/Out
Audio In
Audio Out
Language
Recording
Playback
External Audio
Dual Mono Recording
DV Input
Input Level (L1)
Input Level (L2)
Input Level (L3)
Stereo
Dual Mono
Initial Setup
Basic
Tuner
Video In/Out
Audio In
Audio Out
Language
Recording
Playback
External Audio
Dual Mono Recording
DV Input
Input Level (L1)
Input Level (L2)
Input Level (L3)
L
R
Initial Setup