Pioneer PR-8210 User manual

Operating
VIDEODISC
PLAYER
!aserDisc
"
Ba PR-8210
LaserVision
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments, or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOI-
STURE.
U PIONEER’

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and oper-
ating instructions should be read before oper-
ating the appliance.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating in-
structions should be retained for future ref-
erence.
HEED WARNINGS — Ali warnings on the appli-
ance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and
related instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — Unplug the appliance from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
WATER AND MOISTURE
e The appliance should not be used near water —
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
e Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
This is extremely dangerous because you may
get an electric shock.
e Moisture forms in the operating sections of the
appliance and the appliance's performance will
be impaired if the appliance is brought from
cool surroundings into a warm room or if the
temperature of the room rises suddenly.
To prevent this, let the appliance stand in its
new surroundings for about an hour before
switching it on, or ensure that the room tem-
perature rises gradually.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place the appliance on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
The appliance may fall and possibly cause
serious injury, or serious damage to the appli-
ance. Place the appliance on a stable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabi-
net are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operation of the appliance and to pro-
tect it from overheating. These opening must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the appliance on a
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
bed,
sofa,
rug
or
other
similar
surface.
The
ap-
pliance
should
not
be
placed
near
or
over
a
radiator
or
heat
register.
It
should
not
be
placed
in
a
built-in
installation
such
as
a
rack
unless
proper
ventilation
is
provided
or
the
manufac-
turer's
instructions
have
been
adhered
to.
POWER SOURCES - The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION
e Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, conven-
ience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
e Always take hold of the plug to unplug it from
the power outlet; do not unplug it by pulling on
the cord. The cord may be damaged if you keep
pulling on it.
LIGHTNING
—
For
added
protection
for
the
ap-
pliance
during
a
lightning
storm,
or
when
it is
left
unattended
and
unused
for
long
periods
of
time,
unplug
it
from
the
wall
outlet
and
discon-
nect
the
antenna
or
cable
system.
This
will
pre-
vent
damage
to
the
appliance
due
to
lightning
and
power-line
surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of over-
head power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wail outlets
and extension cords as this can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.
FOREIGN OBJECTS AND LIQUID — Never
push objects of any kind into this appliance
through openings as they may contact dan-
gerous voltage areas or other hazards. Be care-
ful not to spill liquid of any kind on the ap-
pliance.

OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
-
If
an
outside
antenna
is
connected
to
the
antenna
ter-
minal,
be
sure
the
antenna
system
is
grounded
so
as
to
provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built
up
static
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/NEPA
No.
70-1978
provides
information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
con-
ductors,
location
of
antenna-discharge
unit,
con-
nection
to
grounding
electrodes
and
require-
ments
for
the
grounding
electrode.
See
Fig.
A.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
Ground clamp
7
c)
Antenna To Antenna terminal
p Ground clamps
Grounding electrode
driven 8' into the earth
(2.44 meters)
Fig. A
a)
Use
No.
10
AWG
copper
wire,
No.
8
AWG
aluminum
wire,
No.
17
AWG
copper-clad
steel
wire,
bronze
wire
or
larger
wire
as
ground
wires
for
both
mast
and
lead-in.
b) Secure lead-in wire from antenna to antenna
discharge unit and mast ground wire to house
with stand-off insulators, spaced from 4 feet
(1.22 meters) to 6 feet (1.83 meters) apart.
c) Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as
possible to where lead-in enters house.
NON-USE
PERIODS
—
The
power
cord
of
the
ap-
pliance
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
SERVICING
—
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
appliance
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
instructions.
Contact
your
nearest
authorized
Pioneer
service
center
for
all
other
servicing.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appli-
ance should be serviced by an authorized
Pioneer service center or qualified service per-
sonnel when:
e The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged;
e
Objects
have
fallen
onto,
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
the
appliance;
e
The
appliance
has
been
exposed
to
rain;
e
The
appliance
does
not
appear
to
operate
nor-
mally
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
perfor-
mance;
or
e
The
appliance
has
been
dropped,
or
the
en-
closure
damaged.
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
-
When
replacement
parts
are
required,
be
sure
the
service
technician
has
used
replacement
parts
specified
by
the
manufacturer
or
have
the
same
characteristics
as
the
origina!
part.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in
fire,
electric
shock
or
other
haz-
ards.
SAFETY
CHECK
—
Upon
completion
of
any
serv-
ice
or
repairs
to
the
appliance,
ask
the
service
technician
to
perform
safety
checks
to
deter-
mine
that
the
appliance
is
in
safe
operating
con-
dition.

FEATURES
BEFORE OPERATION
REAR PANEL FACILITIES
CONNECTIONS
PARTS AND CONTROLS
OPERATION
CONTENTS
OPERATION WITH THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
-

FEATURES
No contact pickup system
This system uses a low-powered laser to detect the
information recorded on the videodisc. There is no
physical contact between the pickup and the
videodisc itself, so it is called the “no contact
pickup system". This laser, while in operation,
projects a continuous beam of light onto the
disc on an area measuring no more than one
micron in diameter.
Information on the videodisc is stored in the form
of microscopic pits which are laid down in a spiral
track on a light reflected surface. When the laser
beam strikes a series of pits, it is reflected into the
system and the variation of the reflected light is
converted into the reproduced signal.
Unlike an ordinary phonograph record or other
videodisc systems, there is no abrasion and no wear
on the disc.
The illustrations to the right show how the laser
beam and disc interact in the Pioneer videodisc
player.
Both standard play (CAV) and extended
play (CLV) videodiscs can be played.
The PR-8210 automatically detects these
videodiscs and plays accordingly.
The standard play disc, also known as the CAV or
constant angular velocity disc, spins at the same
constant speed of 1,800 rpm from the inner
circumference to the outer circumference, and
provides a maximum of 30 minutes playing time
per side.
On the CAV disc, one video picture frame is record-
ed for each revolution, so a number of additional
performance features are possible.
Although the extended play disc, also known as the
CLV or constant linear velocity disc, does not offer
such additional features, it does have a maximum
playing time of one hour per side since the rota-
tional speed continuously varies from 1,800 rpm at
the inner circumference to 600 rpm at the outer
circumference.
Laser tube
Tracking /|
mirror
Photo diode
Optical path of the videodisc player
Plastic
Aluminum `.
Plastic ^ 5
edel ame T T
UT
lin
`
Objective lens
Magnified view of the pickup and videodisc
Microcomputer controlled operation to offer
many convenient features
A maximum of 54,000 concentric tracks can be
contained on one side of a videodisc. For CAV
discs, one revolution (one track) contains one
frame of information, and each frame is numbered
from the innermost to the outer track. This num-
bering system is used to permit a variety of con-
venient special functions. For example, each frame
(track) can be repeated several times to permit
slow motion play, and frames can be skipped to
permit triple-speed play. The numbers can also be
used to automatically locate a specific frame or
chapter of a program (random access).
It’s all made possible by the remarkable laser
pickup system and a sophisticated microcomputer.

High quality stereo sound
Pioneer videodiscs have two completely discrete
audio channels encoded in FM to permit discs to
include stereo sound or bilingual commentary.
CX noise reduction system
The PR-8210 can take full advantage of the widen-
ed dynamic range and higher S/N ratio of CX
encoded discs.
BEFORE OPERATION
Infrared remote control is possible
With the RU-8210 remote control unit, almost all
operations can be controlled from a distance via
infrared light.
LSIs used to assure highly reliable operation
To maintain the same excellent quality and ease of
operation over many years, the PR-8210 employs
sophisticated circuitry and specially developed
LSIs to concentrate as many circuit components as
possible into one tiny tip.
LOCATING THE PLAYER
Avoid placing the player in locations subject to
extremely high and low temperatures. |n particu-
lar, do not use the player in a place subject to
direct sunlight, a heater of heat outlet as this could
adversely affect the player's operation. Also avoid
humid and dusty places as this could cause a
malfunction. Finally, be sure the player is placed
on a sturdy, level surface.
OPEN THE HOOD
The hood can only be opened when the power is
turned on. To open the hood:
1. Plug the power cord into the wall socket.
2. Press the power switch to turn power on.
3.Press the REJECT/OPEN key to unlock the
hood.
4, Lift up the hood with your hand.
How to open the hood
REMOVE THE SHIPPING SCREW AND
LENS CAP
To prevent possible damage to the internal mecha-
nism during shipment, a shipping screw is placed
beside the center shaft at the factory. To remove
the screw, loosen it with a coin or screwdriver and
pull it out with the screw plate.
Next, remove the gray lens cap which is placed
over the lens (just to the right of the center shaft)
to protect the lens from dust and dirt during
shipment.
NOTE:
Store the shipping screw, plate and lens cap with
the operating instructions for use if the player has
to be moved again. Be sure to replace the screw
and plate with the player power on whenever
the player is transferred to another place. You
should also place the lens cap over the objective
lens when the player is not going to be used for a
long time to keep the lens free of dirt and dust.
Remove the Remove the shipping
lens cap. screw.
Shipping screw and lens cap removal

INSERT
THE
BATTERIES
IN
THE
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
The
RU-8210
remote
control
unit
is
packed
in
a
cardboard
box
inside
the
carton.
1.Open
the
battery
cover
on
the
back
panel.
2.|nsert
three
size
"AA"
dry
batteries
in
the
compartment
with
their
polarities
correctly
positioned
as
indicated
inside
the
compartment.
The
ribbon
should
be
left
under
the
batteries
so
they
can
be
removed
easily.
Once
the
batteries
are
in,
replace
the
battery
cover.
3.
Press
one
of
the
keys
and
confirm
that
the
red
indicator
lights
up.
There
is
no
on/off
switch;
the
remote
control
operates
only
when
one
of
the
keys
is
pressed.
NOTES:
e
When
the
remote
control
is
not
going
to
be
used
for
a
long
time
(more
than
one
month),
remove
the
batteries
to
prevent
possible
dam-
age
from
leakage.
If
the
batteries
do
leak,
wipe
the
inside
of
the
battery
case
clean
before
inserting
new
batteries.
REAR PANEL FACILITIES
e
Do
not
use
old
and
new
batteries
together;
always
replace
all
three
batteries
at
once.
e Do not place books or other objects on the re-
mote control unit since they might depress the
keys and run down the batteries.
(D CONTROL
This terminal is used as an I/O port when the
player is controlled by a microcomputer.
@ AUDIO OUT
These jacks provide the left and right channel
audio signals for connection to a stereo hi-fi
system.
®© VIDEO OUT
The terminal is only for connection to a color
video monitor TV (that has a video input termi-
nal). It provides the direct video signal. This termi-
nal is not for conventional TV sets.
(0 ANTENNA IN 75 OHM UNBAL.
If your VHF antenna cable is a 75-ohm coaxial
cable type, connect it to this terminal.
© CH.3/4 VHF OUT
This terminal provides audio and video signals
which are converted to VHF channel 3 or chan-
nel 4 by the built-in VHF converter.
(6 VHF CHANNEL SELECTOR
This slide switch is for selecting a VHF output
channel. |t has been set to channel 3 at the factory
but can be changed to channel 4. Set to the chan-
nel which is not used for commercial TV broad-
casts in your area.
@ POWER CORD
Plug this into a wall socket.

——
M
eee
High quality stereo sound
Pioneer videodiscs have two completely discrete
audio channels encoded in FM to permit discs to
include stereo sound or bilingual commentary.
CX noise reduction system
The PR-8210 can take full advantage of the widen-
ed dynamic range and higher S/N ratio of CX
encoded discs.
BEFORE OPERATION
LOCATING THE PLAYER
Avoid placing the player in locations subject to
extremely high and low temperatures. In particu-
lar, do not use the player in a place subject to
direct sunlight, a heater of heat outlet as this could
adversely affect the player's operation. Also avoid
humid and dusty places as this could cause a
malfunction. Finally, be sure the player is placed
on à sturdy, level surface.
OPEN THE HOOD
The hood can only be opened when the power is
turned on. To open the hood:
1. Plug the power cord into the wall socket.
2. Press the power switch to turn power on.
3.Press the REJECT/OPEN key to unlock the
hood.
4. Lift up the hood with your hand.
How to open the hood
Infrared remote control is possible
With the RU-8210 remote control unit, almost all
operations can be controlled from a distance via
infrared light.
LSIs used to assure highly reliable operation
To maintain the same excellent quality and ease of
operation over many years, the PR-8210 employs
sophisticated circuitry and specially developed
LSls to concentrate as many circuit components as
possible into one tiny tip.
REMOVE THE SHIPPING SCREW AND
LENS CAP
To prevent possible damage to the internal mecha-
nism during shipment, a shipping screw is placed
beside the center shaft at the factory. To remove
the screw, loosen it with a coin or screwdriver and
pull it out with the screw plate.
Next, remove the gray lens cap which is placed
over the lens (just to the right of the center shaft)
to protect the lens from dust and dirt during
shipment.
NOTE:
Store the shipping screw, plate and lens cap with
the operating instructions for use if the player has
to be moved again. Be sure to replace the screw
and plate with the player power on whenever
the player is transferred to another place. You
Should also place the lens cap over the objective
lens
when
the
player
is
not
going
to
be
used
for
a
long time to keep the lens free of dirt and dust.
Remove the Remove the shipping
lens cap. screw,
Shipping screw and lens cap removal

NN
INSERT
THE
BATTERIES
IN
THE
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
The
RU-8210
remote
control
unit
is
packed
in
a
cardboard
box
inside
the
carton.
1.Open
the
battery
cover
on
the
back
panel.
2.|nsert
three
size
"AA"
dry
batteries
in
the
compartment
with
their
polarities
correctly
positioned
as
indicated
inside
the
compartment.
The
ribbon
should
be
left
under
the
batteries
so
they
can
be
removed
easily.
Once
the
batteries
are
in,
replace
the
battery
cover.
3.
Press
one
of
the
keys
and
confirm
that
the
red
indicator
lights
up.
There
is
no
on/off
switch;
the
remote
control
operates
only
when
one
of
the
keys
is
pressed.
NOTES:
e
When
the
remote
control
is
not
going
to
be
used
for
a
long
time
(more
than
one
month),
remove
the
batteries
to
prevent
possible
dam-
age
from
leakage.
If
the
batteries
do
leak,
wipe
the
inside
of
the
battery
case
clean
before
inserting
new
batteries.
REAR PANEL FACILITIES
@ CONTROL
This terminal is used as an !/O port when the
player is controlled by a microcomputer.
@ AUDIO OUT
These
jacks
provide
the
left
and
right
channel
audio
signals
for
connection
to
a
stereo
hi-fi
system.
(8 VIDEO OUT
The
terminal
is
only
for
connection
to
a
color
video
monitor
TV
(that
has
a
video
input
termi-
nal).
It
provides
the
direct
video
signal.
This
termi-
nal
is
not
for
conventional
TV
sets.
@ ANTENNA IN 75 OHM UNBAL.
If
your
VHF
antenna
cable
is
a
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
type,
connect
it
to
this
terminal.
e
Do
not
use
old
and
new
batteries
together;
always
replace
all
three
batteries
at
once.
e
Do
not
place
books
or
other
objects
on
the
re-
mote
control
unit
since
they
might
depress
the
keys
and
run
down
the
batteries.
(8
CH.3/4
VHF
OUT
This
terminal
provides
audio
and
video
signals
which
are
converted
to
VHF
channel
3
or
chan-
nel
4
by
the
built-in
VHF
converter.
©
VHF
CHANNEL
SELECTOR
This
slide
switch
is
for
selecting
a
VHF
output
channel.
It
has
been
set
to
channel
3
at
the
factory
but
can
be
changed
to
channel
4.
Set
to
the
chan-
nel
which
is
not
used
for
commercial
TV
broad-
casts
in
your
area.
(2 POWER CORD
Plug this into a wall socket.
doo ose GAT 4e L7 x

CONNECTIONS
BASIC
COMBINATION
(PR-8210
and
TV)
VHF antenna
UHF antenna
UHF antenna input
TV
«0
©
75-ohm
VHF
æ
300-ohm
VHF
antenna
antenna
input
3g
input
=
&
When using
When
using
300-ohm
a 300-ohm a 75-ohm
twin-lead
coaxial
feeder cable
F-type
jack
Use 75-ohm to
Cut and prepare
sot;
300-ohm
converter
one end of the
cable
Connect as is
Use furnished
antenna adapter
See
page
6
and
your
TV
set
_Owners
manual
_
_See page 5 for detail -
Coaxial cable with F-type plugs
Set this selector
to the open channel
in your area
Power plug
Wall socket