User manual PIONEER DVR-520H-S

DVD Recorder DVR-420H DVR-520H Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com Operating Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D1-4-2-3_En IMPORTANT NOTICE ­ THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND D1-4-2-6-1_En KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate D8-10-2_En the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ ­ ­ ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. D8-10-1-2_En CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. D6-8-2-1_En WARNING ­ TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. D1-4-2-1_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. D8-10-3a_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. D8-10-1-3_EF IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -- All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING -- The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. ATTACHMENTS -- Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER AND MOISTURE -- Do not use this product near water -- for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORIES -- Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. CART -- A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION · If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. · If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. POWER-CORD PROTECTION -- 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, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. LIGHTNING -- For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. POWER LINES -- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. OVERLOADING -- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -- Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. SERVICING -- Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: · When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. · If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. · If the product has been exposed to rain or water. · If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. · If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. · When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service. 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 original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING -- The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. VENTILATION -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES -- This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATION ­ The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIODS ­ The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE D1-4-2-2_En Fig. A DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. ­ PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION ­ POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE D2-4-4-1_EF A DECOUVVERT. CAUTION This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the K041_En warranty period. This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling D36-P4_En NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 82040 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE D1-4-2-8_En ENTRY AS PRACTICAL. This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics K057_En Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org. Recording equipment and copyright: You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and K018US_En other remedies. 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 40 50 60 70 80 Quiet library, soft whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet. 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: · Start your volume control at 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. 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 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation. S001_En Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What's in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . 10 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . . . . 11 About the internal hard disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 06 Recording About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 About HDD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Recording time and picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Setting the picture quality/recording time . . . . . . . . 45 Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Recording from an external component . . . . . . . . . . 53 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner . . . . . . . . 54 Recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only) . . 55 Recording from the DV output (DVR-520H only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 56 Initializing a DVD-RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 02 Connecting up Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using other types of video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) . . . 17 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) . . . 18 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver. . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 07 Copying and back-up 03 Controls and displays Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 One Touch Copy* (HDD to DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 One Touch Copy* (DVD to HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Copying from HDD to DVD* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 HDD to DVD Copy List menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Recording the Copy List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 HDD to DVD Copy List commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Copying from DVD to HDD* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 DVD to HDD Copy List menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Recording the Copy List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 DVD to HDD Copy List commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using disc back-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 04 Getting started Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Making your first recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Displaying disc information on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . 32 08 Editing The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Disc Navigator menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Editing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Editing HDD groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Creating and editing a VR mode Play List . . . . . . . . . 81 05 Playback Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Navigating discs and the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Switching DVD soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 09 Disc History Using the Disc History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 10 The PhotoViewer Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 6 En 11 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HDD Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 90 90 90 12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Setting the picture quality for disc playback . . . . . . 92 Audio DRC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Tuner settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Video Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Audio In settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Audio Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Recording settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Playback settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 14 Additional information Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up the remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . Screen sizes and disc formats Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About DV (DVR-520H only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual recording modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-screen displays and recorder displays . . . . . . . Handling discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damaged discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hints on installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving the recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 106 108 110 111 112 112 113 113 114 115 115 115 115 115 116 116 116 119 015 Index 7 En 01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features HDD · HDD recording You can record up to 102 hours of video (in EP mode) on the internal 80GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD). · Disc Navigator The on-screen Disc Navigator makes finding your way around the contents of a disc or the HDD easy. For recordable DVD and HDD content, moving thumbnail images are displayed for ease of use. The Disc Navigator is also where you can edit HDD and recordable DVD content. · Disc History The Disc History screen shows disc information, including how much free space remains for recording, for the last 30 recordable discs loaded in the recorder. Every time you load a recordable disc, the Disc History is automatically updated with the latest information. · Home Menu The Home Menu gives you on-screen access to all the recorder's features in one convenient place, from setting up the recorder, to programming a timer recording and editing a recording. · Progressive scan-compatible Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.) · Cinema surround sound in your home Connect this recorder to a Dolby Digital and/or DTScompatible AV amp/receiver to enjoy full surround sound effects from Dolby Digital and DTS DVD discs. · Easy Timer Recording Setting the recorder to record a program is simple from the Easy Timer Recording screen. Set the channel to record and the recording quality, then graphically set the start and end times of the recording. That's it! · Program up to 32 timer recordings You can program the recorder to record up to 32 programs, up to a month in advance, using the VCR Plus+® system* for easy programming if you want. As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too. *1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. With both recordable DVD and a high-capacity HDD in the same recorder, you have the flexibility to keep recordings on the HDD for quick access anytime, or record to DVD for archiving or playing on other DVD players. · Copy between HDD and DVD You can copy recordings from the HDD to recordable DVD, or from DVD to the HDD. Usually you can use the high-speed copy feature, which can copy an hour of video in under two minutes (when recorded in EP mode using a DVD-R Ver. 2.0 / 8x disc). You can also choose to copy material at a different recording quality from the original. For example, you might want to copy a FINE mode (highest quality) recording on the HDD to SP (standard play) quality on a DVD so that you can fit other recordings on the same disc. · One Touch Copy One Touch Copy makes copying the currently playing title from HDD to DVD, or DVD to HDD as simple as pressing a button. HDD · Chase play VR mode Using chase play you can start watching a recording before the recording has finished. For example, you could set a timer recording for a program that you're going to miss the first 15 minutes of, then start watching while the recorder is still recording the program 15 minutes ahead of you. · Simultaneous recording and playback VR mode HDD Playback and recording for both DVDs and the built-in hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example you can record a broadcast program to either a recordable DVD or the HDD, while watching another recording you already made on the same DVD or on the HDD. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 8 En Before you start 01 · One Touch Recording Use One Touch Recording to start recording immediately in 30 minute blocks. Each time you press the ì REC button, the recording time is extended by another 30 minutes. · Optimized recording Optimized recording adjusts the recording quality automatically if a timer recording will not fit onto a disc with the settings that you made. · Auto Start Recording from satellite receiver or other set top box With a satellite receiver or other set top box connected to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC inputs of this recorder, you can start and stop recording automatically according to the timer settings of the set top box. · High quality 16-bit Linear PCM audio When recording using one of the high quality record settings (FINE or MN32), the audio is recorded in uncompressed 16-bit Linear PCM format. This delivers great sounding audio to accompany the high picture quality. · Picture quality adjustment features During playback, you can adjust various picture quality settings to improve the picture. You can also adjust the recording picture quality. For example, if you want to make a DVD copy of an old video tape, you can optimize the picture quality before transferring it to disc. · Find what you want to watch quickly and easily Unlike video tape that needs to be wound to the correct place, you can jump right to the part of a DVD disc or the HDD that you want to watch. Search for a point on a disc by title, chapter or time. · Manual recording In addition to the four preset recording quality modes (FINE, SP, LP and EP), the manual recording mode allows you to access 32 different recording quality/time settings, giving you precise control over the recording. · Record to and from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only) This recorder has a built-in DV (Digital Video) input/ output jack for connection to a DV camcorder. This makes it ideal for transferring camcorder footage to DVD or HDD for editing. You can also transfer DVD or HDD content back to the camcorder if you need to. · Safe, non-destructive editing VR mode When you edit a DVD-RW, the actual content of the disc (the Original content) is not touched. The edited version (the Play List content) just points to various parts of the Original content. HDD · Chapter marking VR mode You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. · Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD player Video mode Discs recorded using the Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback*. * `DVD-Video format' recording: The use of the DVDVideo 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 / DVDRW 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. · WMA, MP3 and JPEG file playback This recorder can play WMA and MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files on CD-R, CD-RW or CD-ROM discs. · Disc Back-up The disc back-up feature gives you a convenient way to back-up important material on DVD to another recordable DVD disc. The material is first copied to the HDD, then on to a second DVD disc. HDD · Recovery Recording When a timer recording is set to use DVD but the disc loaded at the time of the recording is unrecordable, the program will automatically be recorded to the HDD. HDD · Auto Replace Recording This feature is useful for regular timer recordings of a TV program which you don't want to keep after watching. Each time the program is recorded, it replaces the one currently on the HDD. There's no need to manually delete it later. Note on copying: You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. 9 En 01 Before you start What's in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. · Remote control · AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 · Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) · RF antenna cable · Power cable · These operating instructions · Warranty card Note Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: · Don't mix new and old batteries together. · Don't use different kinds of batteries together-- although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages. · Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment. · Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to be used for a month or more. · When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. Using the remote control Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control: · Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit. 2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( , ) inside the compartment. · Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit's remote sensor. · Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit. · Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote. · When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the remote control mode and TV preset codes are automatically reset. See Remote Control Set on page 95 and Setting up the remote to control your TV on page 106 to reset them. · Use within the operating range and angle, as shown. 30 3 Close the cover. 30 23ft · You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. See Rear panel connections on page 14 for more information. 10 En Before you start 01 Disc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibility This recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format--see below for further compatibility information. 1 Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not play. 2 Cannot read the CPRM information will show in the display when you load a disc. However, this will not affect playback. 3 Copy-once protected disc titles will not play. CD-R/RW compatibility This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. · Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder. · Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD-Audio and Video CD) · Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW Compressed audio compatibility Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW · Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW · Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) · Sampling rates: 44.1 or 48kHz Fujicolor CD · Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended) · Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback: Yes · VBR WMA playback: No · WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec 8 (files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) · DRM (Digital Rights Management) file playback: No (see also DRM in the Glossary on page 116) · File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files ­ do not use for other file types) · File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files (if these limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to these limits are playable) · Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD · · is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd. DVD-R/RW compatibility This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs. Compatible media: · DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 / 2x and Ver. 1.2 / 4x · DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 2.0 / 4x / 8x Recording formats: · DVD-R: DVD-Video format (Video mode) · DVD-RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode) Older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. To share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorder compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs1. Model DVR-7000 DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H Playable Yes 1,2,3 Recordable No No Yes1 11 En 01 Before you start WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility Frequently asked questions · What's the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? The most important difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times. For more information, see About DVD recording on page 44. · What's VR mode? VR (Video Recording) mode is a special mode designed for home DVD recording. It allows flexible editing of recorded material compared to `Video mode'. On the other hand, Video mode discs are more compatible with other DVD players. · Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player? Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode* are playable in a regular DVD player, but they must be `finalized' first. This process fixes the contents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD players as DVD-Video discs. DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable in some players. This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format). However, for discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using the CPRM compatible device. Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that discs recorded using this recorder will play on other players. * The Windows Media® logo printed on the box indicates that this recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media® Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media® Player for Windows® XP, or Windows Media® Player 9 Series. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. JPEG file compatibility · Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files *File format used by digital still cameras · Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:4:2, 4:2:0 · Horizontal resolution: 160 ­ 5120 pixels · Vertical resolution: 120 ­ 3840 pixels · Progressive JPEG compatible: No · File extensions: .jpg, jpeg, jif, jfif (must be used for the recorder to recognize JPEG files ­ do not use for other file types) · File structure: The recorder can load up to 99 folders / 999 files at one time (if there are more files/folders that this on the disc then more can be reloaded) PC-created disc compatibility Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information. Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this recorder. Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information. `DVD-Video format' recording: The use of the DVDVideo 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 / DVDRW 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 45) on CPRM-compliant DVD-RW discs in VR mode. CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM. 12 En Before you start 01 · 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 DVD, you 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. Original Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Title 2 Chapter 1 Title 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs in order to protect against accidental loss. · Do not move the recorder while it is on. · 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. Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 · While the recorder is switched on, do not unplug from the wall socket or switch the electricity off from the breaker switch. · 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. 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. 13 En 02 Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 1 2 3 4 7 R OUTPUT 1 L R L OUT VHF/UHF IN INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL CONTROL DIGITAL OUT 56 1 VHF/UHF IN/OUT Connect your TV antenna to the VHF/UHF IN jack. The signal is passed through to the VHF/UHF OUT jack for connection to your TV. 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input. 3 Audio/video outputs 1 and 2 Two sets of audio/video outputs (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video) that you can use to connect TVs or monitors. 4 Audio/video inputs 1 and 3 Two sets of audio/video inputs (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video) that you can use to connect to satellite receivers, TVs, VCR or other source component for recording. 5 CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using a mini-plug cord. 6 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT A digital audio output for connecting to an AV amp/ receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other equipment with optical digital input. 7 AC IN Connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable after making all other connections. Front panel connections STANDBY/ON HDD DVD DV IN/OUT OPEN/CLOSE REC ONE TOUCH COPY DV IN/OUT PULL-OPEN S-VIDEO VIDEO On the left side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides a third audio/video input, consisting of an S-video and standard (composite) video jack, and stereo analog audio jacks. DVR-520H only: On the right side is the DV input/ output i.LINK connector. This is for connection to a DV camcorder. 14 En Connecting up 02 Easy connections The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR. Important · This recorder is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this recorder to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your TV. · Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. A/V IN 2 TV VHF/UHF IN A/V IN 1 5 A/V OUT 3 VHF/UHF OUT VCR 4 VHF/UHF IN 2 R OUTPUT 1 L R L OUT VHF/UHF IN INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL CONTROL DIGITAL OUT 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the VHF/UHF IN jack on this recorder. 2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the VHF/UHF OUT jack on this recorder to the antenna input on your VCR. · If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step. 3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output on your VCR to the antenna input on your TV. 4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV. Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. It is colorcoded to help you match them up (red/white for the right/ left audio connections and yellow for video in/outs). Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. 5 Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using a set of audio and video cables. Note · See the following page if you want to use S-video or component video cables for the video connection. 15 En 02 Connecting up Using other types of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still. The variety of outputs also gives you the flexibility of connecting your particular equipment using the best connection type available. COMPONENT INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT 2 TV 1 R OUTPUT 1 L R L OUT VHF/UHF IN INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL CONTROL DIGITAL OUT 1 Connecting using an S-video output S-video carries the picture as separate color and luminance (brightness) signals. There are two S-video outputs for connection to TVs, monitors, VCRs or other equipment. · Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect an S-VIDEO OUTPUT (1 or 2) to an S-video input on your TV, monitor (or other equipment). 2 Connecting using the component video output Component video carries the picture as two separate color signals, plus a luminance (brightness) signal. See also Component Video Out on page 96 for how to set up the component video output for use with a progressive scan-compatible TV. · Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor (or other equipment). 16 En Connecting up 02 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. Using the setup on this page you can: · Record unscrambled channels by selecting them on this recorder. · Record scrambled channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite tuner and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 54). · Watch one channel while recording another. Important · Do not connect this recorder `through' your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amp/receiver. A/V IN 1 TV VHF/UHF IN 2 1 VHF/UHF OUT Cable box/ Satellite receiver VHF/UHF IN A/V OUT 3 1 R OUTPUT 1 L R L OUT VHF/UHF IN INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL CONTROL DIGITAL OUT 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied). This enables you to watch the output from this recorder. 3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite tuner to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. Note The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they're available. 17 En 02 Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup. Using the setup on this page you can: · Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite tuner. · Record using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 54). Important · Do not connect this recorder `through' your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amp/receiver. A/V IN 1 TV VHF/UHF IN 2 1 R OUTPUT 1 L R L OUT VHF/UHF IN INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL CONTROL DIGITAL OUT 1 3 A/V OUT Cable box/ Satellite receiver VHF/UHF IN VHF/UHF OUT 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied). This enables you to watch discs. 3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite tuner to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. Note · The setup on this page does not allow you to watch one channel and record another. · The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they're available. 18 En Connecting up 02 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amp/receiver using the digital optical output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection. You'll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amp/receiver. Use the standard (composite) video output (as shown here), or the S-video or component video connections. See also Audio Out settings on page 98 for how to set up the digital audio output. (Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amp/receiver.) Important · Do not connect this recorder to your TV `through' your VCR or other component using A/V cables. Always connect it directly to your TV. VHF/UHF IN VIDEO IN 4 TV 1 2 A/V IN 1 OUTPUT 1 L VIDEO OUT R R L OUT VHF/UHF IN INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL CONTROL DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPTICAL AV amp/ receiver 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 3 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your AV amp/receiver. 3 Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this recorder to an optical digital input on your AV amp/ receiver. This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound. 4 Connect the AV amp/receiver's video output to a video input on your TV. Note · The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they're available. · If your AV amp/receiver doesn't have an optical digital input, but has a coaxial type, converter boxes that convert from optical to coaxial are available at specialist audio dealers. 19 En 02 Connecting up Connecting a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only) Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder DV IN/OUT Using the front panel DV IN/OUT jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW. Important AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT · This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks. DV IN/OUT 1 2 Analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT VCR AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT DV IN/OUT DV IN/OUT DV camcorder 1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of inputs on this recorder. This enables you to record tapes from your VCR or camcorder. · You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection. · The front panel connections make convenient connections for a camcorder input. 2 Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this recorder. This enables you to record from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder. · You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection. 1 Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack of this recorder. Plugging in After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder. AC IN 1 Use the supplied power cable to connect this recorder to a power outlet. 20 En Controls and displays 03 Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON 2 34 5 6