User manual PIONEER DVR-530H-S (CONTINENTAAL)

DVD Recorder DVR-630H-S DVR-530H-S TM Operating Instructions TM Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 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. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain D3-4-2-1-3_A_En or moisture. WARNING Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V D3-4-2-1-4_A_En or 120V) written on the rear panel. CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit. Location: inside of the unit CAUTION CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. ATTENTION RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B QUAND OUVERT. ÉVITEZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU. ADVARSEL KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. VARNING KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DELÄRÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT UTSÄTTA DIG FÖR STRÅLEN. VORSICHT BEI GEÖFFNETER ABDECKUNG IST SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B IM GERÄTEINNEREN VORHANDEN. AUGEN NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHLAUSSETZEN! PRECAUCIAÓN CUANDO SE ABRE HAY RADIACIÓN LÁSER DE CLASE 3B VISIBLE E INVISIBLE. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN A LOS RAYOS LÁSER. AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA VARO! NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LUOKAN 3B LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. DRW2247 - A D3-4-2-1-8_A_En This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and D3-4-2-1-9a_En 93/68/EEC). CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time D3-4-2-2-2a_A_En (for example, when on vacation). WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the D3-4-2-1-7a_A_En equipment. 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. Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC ­ +35 ºC (+41 ºF ­ +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En strong artificial light) This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as longterm 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 warranty period. K041_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side). This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En equipment on thick carpet or a bed. 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 If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not left unused for a long period of time (for example, when D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En on vacation). Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What's in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . 9 About the internal hard disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 06 Recording About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 About HDD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Recording time and picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Setting the picture quality/recording time . . . . . . . . 51 Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Recording from an external component . . . . . . . . . . 57 Recording from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 59 Initializing a recordable DVD disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 02 Connecting up Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Extra features for use with compatible TVs . . . . . . . . 13 Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using other types of audio/video output . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting an external decoder box (1) . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting an external decoder box (2) . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 07 Playback Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Navigating discs and the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Switching DVD soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 03 Controls and displays Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 04 Getting started Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setting up the GUIDE Plus+TM system . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Making your first recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Displaying disc information on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . 35 08 Copying and back-up Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Using Copy Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Using disc back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 09 Editing The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Command menu panel options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Editing accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 HDD genres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 05 Using the GUIDE Plus+TM electronic program guide The GUIDE Plus+TM system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Using the GUIDE Plus+TM system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 GUIDE Plus+TM FAQ and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 47 10 Using the Jukebox Copying CDs to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Playing music from the Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Editing Jukebox albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 4 En 11 The PhotoViewer Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 12 The Disc Setup menu Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initialize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 95 95 96 96 96 13 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Setting the picture quality for disc playback . . . . . . 98 Audio DRC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 14 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 15 Additional information Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up the remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum copying times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual recording modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-screen displays and recorder displays . . . . . . . Handling discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hints on installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 109 110 111 112 114 115 116 117 117 118 119 120 120 120 121 123 Index 5 En 01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features · Built-in GUIDE Plus+TM electronic program guide The GUIDE Plus+TM system is an interactive on-screen TV programming guide. You can see what's on TV today and in the coming week, search TV listings for certain categories of program or by your own keywords, and even set the recorder to record programs with the press of a single button. HDD · HDD recording Record up to 711 hours of video (in MN1 mode) on the DVR-630H-S's internal 250 GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD). (Up to 455 hours on the DVR-530H-S's 160 GB HDD.) HDD · Chase play VR mode Using chase play you can start watching a recording from the beginning, while continuing to record. 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 HDD and DVD playback and recording are completely independent. For example, you can record a broadcast program to a recordable DVD, while watching another recording you already made on the same DVD. · On-screen Help Use the HELP button on the remote control to display a help screen for the current operation. · 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. · 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-style 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! 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 quickly and easily copy recordings between the HDD and DVD. When copying to DVD you can usually use the high-speed copy feature, which can copy an hour of video in about one minute (when recorded in SEP mode using a DVD-R Ver. 2.0 / 2.1 (16x) disc). You can also choose to copy material at a different recording quality from the original. For example, you might want to copy an XP 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. · High quality, real-time copying When recording to the HDD, picture quality data is also stored so that picture quality can be optimized when making real-time copies to DVD later. (This is applicable only to MN16­32 HDD recordings (Video Mode Off), or MN12­32 / XP+ recordings (Video Mode On). 6 En Before you start 01 · Program up to 32 timer recordings You can program the recorder to record up to 32 programs, up to a month in advance. As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too. This recorder is also compatible with VPS/PDC systems, which ensure you don't miss a timer recording, even if the broadcast is not running to schedule. · 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, up to six hours. · 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. HDD · Super high quality HDD recording Using the XP+ recording mode you can record super high quality video (around 15 Mbps data transfer rate) to the HDD. · Safe, non-destructive editing VR mode When editing Play List content, 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. · 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 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 DVDR / 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. · 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 a finalized Video mode 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. · High quality 16-bit Linear PCM audio In the LPCM recording mode, 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 six preset recording quality modes, the manual recording mode allows you to access 34 different recording quality/time settings, giving you precise control over the recording. · Record from a DV camcorder This recorder has a built-in DV (Digital Video) input for connection to a DV camcorder. This makes it ideal for transferring camcorder footage to DVD or HDD for editing. Note on copying: Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners. 7 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) · G-LINKTM cable · RF antenna cable · Power cable · These operating instructions · Warranty card Important 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. · 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 Mode on page 106 and Setting up the remote to control your TV on page 109 to reset them. · Use within the operating range in front of the remote control sensor on the front panel, as shown. 2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( , ) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover. 7m · 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 12 for more information. 8 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. DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW Note that older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 discs and/or corrupt the data on the disc. If you want 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 recorders' limited compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 discs. Model DVR-7000 DVR-3100/ DVR-5100H Playable Yes 1,2,3 Recordable No No Yes1 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. Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW CD-R/RW compatibility This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. · Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/Super VCD, 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/Super VCD) · Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only · Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD · · is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd. This recorder also supports the IEC's Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size. Compressed audio compatibility · Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW · Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) VIDEO CD · Sampling rates: 44.1 or 48kHz · 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 121) · 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) Super Video CD (Super VCD) 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, Ver. 1.2 / 2­4x and Ver. 1.2 / 2­6x · DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 2.0 / 4x / 8x / 16x, and Ver. 2.1 1­8x / 1­16x Recording formats: · DVD-R/RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode) Readable formats: · DVD-R/RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode) 9 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 49. · 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. · How do I change the format of a disc? Both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be initialized for Video mode or VR mode recording. DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode recording when you first load them into the recorder. You can, however, initialize them for VR mode recording from the Disc Setup menu. DVD-RW discs can be initialized and re-initialized for either mode at any time (although initializing will erase all the data on the disc). · 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 standard 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-R discs recorded in VR mode are not playable in standard DVD players, but may be playable in other DVD recorders and DVD-ROM drives (in the case of DVD-ROM drives, the disc will need to be finalized first). DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable in some players and other recorders. Note that discs may not play due to recording or disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc or pickup lens, etc. 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 a 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 for Windows® XP, Windows Media® Player 9 or Windows Media® Player 10 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, 4:2:2, 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. 10 En Before you start 01 * `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 50) on CPRM-compliant discs in VR mode. CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM. 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. · Do not move the recorder while it is on (this includes during EPG download when the display shows EPG). · 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. · While the recorder is switched on (including during EPG download when the display shows EPG), 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. · 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. Original Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Title 2 Chapter 1 Title 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Play List · 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. 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. 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 96). 11 En 02 Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 1 2 3 4 AC IN G-LINK CONTROL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PB Y AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) R L R AV 1 (RGB) ­ TV L PR IN OUT ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO 5 678 9 10 1 AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector Audio/video input/output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a VCR, or other equipment with a SCART connector. The input accepts video, S-video and RGB. See AV2/L1 In on page 102 for how to set this up. 2 AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector Audio/video output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a TV or other equipment with a SCART connector. The video output is switchable between video, S-video and RGB. See page AV1 Out on page 102 for how to set this up. 3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input. 4 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT Connect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to your TV. 5 AC IN ­ Power inlet 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio jack for connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG decoder or other equipment with a digital input. 9 INPUT 3 Stereo analog audio, video and S-video inputs for connection to a VCR or other source component. 10 OUTPUT Stereo analog audio, video and S-video outputs for connection to a TV or AV amplifier/receiver. Front panel connections DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 2 6 G-LINKTM Use to connect the supplied G-LINKTM cable to enable GUIDE Plus+TM to control an external satellite receiver, etc. 7 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. 11 12 On the right side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 11 DV IN A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder. 12 Audio/video input 2 Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video), especially suitable for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc. 12 En Connecting up 02 Extra features for use with compatible TVs When this recorder is connected to a TV that features i/o Link. A, AV Link, T-V Link, EasyLink, MegaLogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (not supplied), the following functions are available: · Direct TV recording · Channel preset download · NexTView timer programming download · TV auto power on · System configuration Note that these functions cannot be used when the front panel display shows EPG. For further details and compatibility information, see also the manual that came with your TV. Direct TV recording Direct TV recording allows you to record the TV program that you're watching, without having to worry about whether this recorder is set to the same channel. See Direct recording from TV on page 52 for more on this feature. Channel preset download This feature allows you to set up the channel presets of this recorder very simply using the channel presets and preset names already in your TV. See Switching on and setting up on page 25 and Auto Channel Setting on page 101 for more on this feature. NexTView timer programming download NexTView timer programming download allows you to program a timer recording directly from the NexTView electronic program guide displayed on your TV. See the manual that came with your TV for more information on how to use this feature. Note that the SP and LP options displayed on your TV correspond to the SP and LP recording modes on this recorder. TV auto power on When you play a disc in this recorder, the TV automatically turns on and switches to the correct video input. See the manual that came with your TV for how to use this feature. System configuration Basic settings, including language, country and TV screen size (aspect ratio), can be downloaded from your TV to help set up this recorder for use. 13 En 02 Connecting up Easy connections The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programs, and play discs. Other types of connections are explained starting on the following page. Important · These connections use SCART cables (not supplied). If your TV (or VCR) does not have a SCART connection, see the following page for connecting up using the supplied audio/video cable. · The AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector can output ordinary (composite), S-video or RGB video, plus stereo analog audio. The AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) connector accepts ordinary, S-video and RGB video input, as well as stereo analog audio. See AV1 Out on page 102 and AV2/L1 In on page 102 for how to set them up. · Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. 1 Connect the cable from the antenna/cable TV outlet to the antenna input on your VCR. · If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect it to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on this recorder and skip the next step. 3 TV SCART AV CONNECTOR ANTENNA IN 4 AC IN G-LINK CONTROL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL ANTENNA OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB R AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) L R AV 1 (RGB) ­ TV L PR IN OUT ANTENNA 2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the antenna output of your VCR to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) of this recorder. 3 Use another RF antenna cable to connect the ANTENNA OUT of this recorder to the antenna input on your TV. 4 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector on this recorder to the SCART AV connector on your TV. 5 Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your VCR. IN AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO ANTENNA IN (RF IN) 5 2 SCART AV CONNECTOR ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN VCR Tip · This recorder has a `through' function which allows you to record a TV program from the built-in TV tuner in this recorder while watching a video playing on your VCR. (To use this feature when the recorder is in standby, Power Save must be set to Off--see Power Save on page 100). 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 14 En Connecting up 02 Using other types of audio/video output If you can't use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are standard audio/video output jacks, as well as an S-video and component video output. Using the supplied audio/video cable AUDIO INPUT Using the S-video or component video output COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT TV AUDIO INPUT 2 1 2 S-VIDEO INPUT TV 1 AC IN G-LINK CONTROL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB R AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) L R AV 1 (RGB) ­ TV L PR IN OUT ANTENNA AC IN G-LINK CONTROL S-VIDEO DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB R AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) L R AV 1 (RGB) ­ TV L PR IN OUT ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT IN AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO 1 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack to a video input on your TV. Use the yellow jack of the supplied audio/video cable for the video connection. 2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV. Use the red and white jacks of the supplied audio/video cable for the audio connection. Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. 1 Connect the S-video or component video output to a similar input on your TV. For an S-video connection, use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack to an Svideo input on your TV For a component video connection, use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV. See also Component Video Out on page 101 for how to set up the component video output for use with a progressive scan-compatible TV. 2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV. You can use the supplied audio/video cable, leaving the yellow video plug disconnected. Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. 15 En 02 Connecting up Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver If you have a cable, satellite or digital terrestrial receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page.1 If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the next page. Using the setup on this page you can: · Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver. · Change channels and set timer recordings on the external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+TM system (via the G-LINKTM cable, and after setting up). Important · Do not connect this recorder to your TV `through' your VCR, satellite receiver or other component. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amplifier/receiver. 4 Plug the supplied G-LINKTM cable to the G-LINKTM jack. This enables you to control the tuner in the external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+TM system. Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINKTM cable so that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite/digital terrestrial receiver will pick up the control signals (see diagram). ANTENNA OUT G-LINK CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB G-LINK CONTROL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL SCART AV CONNECTOR ANTENNA IN 2 TV 1 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL AC IN R IN AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) L R AV 1 (RGB) ­ TV L PR OUT ANTENNA IN IN AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO 4 3 ANTENNA IN (RF IN) 1 SCART AV CONNECTOR ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN Satellite dish/ antenna/cable TV wall outlet G-LINK cable Cable/Satellite/ Digital Terrestrial receiver 1 See the manual that came with your cable/satellite/ digital terrestrial receiver if you're not sure where the IR receiver is on the front panel. Alternatively, experiment with the remote control, operating it from very close range until you find the place where the receiver responds. Tip · This recorder has a `through' function which allows you to record a TV program from the built-in TV tuner in this recorder while watching a video playing on your VCR. (To use this feature when the recorder is in standby, Power Save must be set to Off--see Power Save on page 100). 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your TV. This enables you to watch discs. 3 Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your cable box/satellite/digital terrestrial receiver. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. Note 1 The diagram shows SCART video connections, but you can alternatively use any of the other audio/video connections. 16 En Connecting up 02 Connecting an external decoder box (1) If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on this page. See the previous page for how to connect the G-LINKTM cable. Important · Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder. · Information from the decoder (for example, relating to pay TV services), is only viewable when this recorder is off (in standby). · For timer recording to work properly on this recorder, the VCR/satellite receiver/cable box must also be switched on during recording. · It is not possible to watch one TV program and record another using this setup. 1 Connect the cable from the antenna/cable TV outlet to the antenna input on your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box. 2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect your decoder to your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box. See the manual for your decoder box for more detailed instructions. 3 Use a SCART cable to connect your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box to the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector on this recorder. IN OUT ANTENNA SCART AV CONNECTOR 4 TV AC IN G-LINK CONTROL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB R AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) L R AV 1 (RGB) ­ TV L PR IN AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO 4 Use a SCART cable to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to your TV. 3 2 SCART AV CONNECTOR SCART AV CONNECTOR Decoder VCR/Satellite receiver /Cable box ANTENNA IN 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 17 En 02 Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box (2) If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page. 1 Using the setup on this page you can: · Record scrambled channels received using the recorder's built-in TV tuner. Important · Do not connect this recorder `through' your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amplifier/receiver. 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. SCART AV CONNECTOR ANTENNA IN 2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your TV. This enables you to watch discs. ANTENNA OUT 2 TV 1 3 Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your decoder box. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. AC IN G-LINK CONTROL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PB Y R AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) L R AV 1 (RGB) ­ TV L PR IN OUT ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO ANTENNA IN (RF IN) 3 1 SCART AV CONNECTOR Decoder Antenna/cable TV wall outlet Note 1 In order to use this setup, you will need to make the following settings from the Initial Setup menu: · Set the AV2/L1 In setting to Decoder from the Initial Setup menu (see AV2/L1 In on page 102). · From the Manual CH Setting screen, set the Decoder setting for the scrambled channels to On (see Manual CH Setting on page 101). 18 En Connecting up 02 Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital optical output. In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection for compatibility with all discs and sources. You'll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amplifier/receiver. Use the ordinary video output (as shown here), or the S-video output. Important · Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amplifier/receiver properly (see Audio Out Settings on page 103). ANTENNA IN VIDEO IN TV 4 AUDIO/VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DIGITAL IN 1 3 AV amp/ receiver 2 ANTENNA OUT AC IN G-LINK CONTROL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PB Y R AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) L R AV 1 (RGB) ­ TV L PR IN OUT ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO ANTENNA IN (RF IN) 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect one of the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack on this recorder to an optical digital input on your AV amplifier/receiver. This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound. 3 Connect the analog AUDIO OUTPUT and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this recorder to an analog audio and video input on your AV amplifier/receiver. 4 Connect the AV amplifier/receiver's video output to a video input on your TV. Important · Do not connect this recorder to your TV `through' your VCR using A/V cables. Always connect it directly to your TV. 19 En 02 Connecting up Connecting a DV camcorder Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD REC STANDBY/ON PULL-OPEN Using the front panel DV IN 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 receivers or DVHS video decks. 2 OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD REC STANDBY/ON PULL-OPEN