Controls and displays 0317EnNTSCLights when the video output signal format is NTSC.(page 155)Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast arerecorded.VPS/PDC (page 98)Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during aVPS/PDC-enabled timer recording.5 Recording quality indicators (page 95)XPLights when the recording mode is set to XP (highquality).SPLights when the recording mode is set to SP(standard play).LP/SLPLights when the recording mode is set to LP (longplay) or SLP (super-long play).EP/SEPLights when the recording mode is set to EP(extended play) or SEP (super-extended play).MNLights when the recording mode is set to MN(manual recording level) mode.6 Character display7 R/RWLights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc isloaded.8 PL (page 118)Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and therecorder is in Play List mode.VLights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.Common InterfaceTo receive scrambled D.TV channels you will need a CAmodule and smart card provided by your service provider.Different CA modules support different encryptionsystems. This recorder is designed to work with modulesthat support the DVB standard. Contact your serviceprovider to obtain the right kind of CA module.Note that neither CA modules nor smart cards aresupplied or sold by Pioneer.Inserting a CA moduleThe Common Interface card slot is located on the insideof the cover of the recorder’s front panel.1 Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access theCommon Interface.2 Insert the CA module into the card slot as far asit will go.The Common Interface card slot accepts Type I and TypeII PC Cards (PCMCIA cards).