User manual PIONEER DVR-530H-S

DVD Recorder DVR-630H-S DVR-530H-S 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner . . . . . . . . 46 Recording from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 48 Initializing a recordable DVD disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 06 Playback Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Navigating discs and the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Switching DVD soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 02 Connecting up Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using other types of video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) . . . 15 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) . . . 16 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver. . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 07 Copying and back-up 03 Controls and displays Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Using Copy Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Using disc back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 04 Getting started Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Making your first recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Command menu panel options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Editing accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 HDD genres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 09 Using the Jukebox Copying CDs to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Playing music from the Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Editing Jukebox albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 05 Recording About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 About HDD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Recording time and picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Setting the picture quality/recording time . . . . . . . . 37 Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Recording from an external component . . . . . . . . . . 45 10 The Photo Viewer Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Importing files to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Copying files to a DVD-R/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Printing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 4 En 11 The Disc Setup menu Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initialize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 87 88 88 88 88 12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs 89 Setting the picture quality for disc playback . . . . . . 90 Audio DRC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 14 Additional information Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Setting up the remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . . 99 Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Minimum copying times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 About DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Manual recording modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 On-screen displays and recorder displays . . . . . . . 109 Handling discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Hints on installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Index 5 En 01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start · Simultaneous recording and playback Features HDD · HDD recording Record up to 455 hours of video (in MN1 mode) on the DVR-630H-S's internal 160 GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD). (Up to 227 hours on the DVR-530H-S's 80 GB HDD.) VR mode (DVD-RW only) 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. 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). HDD · Chase play VR mode (DVD-RW only) 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. · 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! · 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. * G-Code is registered in at least the following countries: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. The G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 6 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, 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 · 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. 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. · 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. · 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*. * · 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. 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. `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/RW or CD-ROM discs. JPEG picture files can also be played from DVD-R/RW 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. · USB port The built in USB ports have a number of uses. View and copy JPEG files directly from a USB-equipped digital camera or other USB device. Copy files to the HDD of this recorder, or back them up to a DVD-R/RW disc. Connect a PictBridge-compatible printer and you can print out JPEG files. Connecting a USB keyboard makes entering title names, disc names and so on very convenient. · 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. 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) · RF antenna cable · Power cable · These operating instructions 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. Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. · When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. 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. 3 Close the cover. · 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 97 and Setting up the remote to control your TV on page 99 to reset them. · Use within the operating range in front of the remote control sensor on the front panel, as shown. 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-310/ DVR-510H 1 Playable Yes 1,2,3 Recordable No No Yes1 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 112) · 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), UDF (JPEG files only) 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 35. · 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 36) 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. · 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. · 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. · 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 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. Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 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. 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 88). 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. 11 En 02 Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 1 2 3 4 5 AC IN CONTROL INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC R L OUTPUT 1 R L Y ANTENNA PB IN OUT IN OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO PR DIGITAL OUT 876 1 AC IN Connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable after making all other connections. 2 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. 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input. 5 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. 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 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. 8 USB port (Type B) USB port for connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer. Front panel connections DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 2 9 10 11 On the right side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 9 USB port (Type A) USB port for connecting a digital camera, keyboard or other USB device. 10 DV IN A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder. 11 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 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 1 TV ANTENNA IN A/V IN 2 3 4 ANTENNA OUT A/V OUT 5 VCR ANTENNA IN 2 ANTENNA OUT AC IN CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO PR INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC R L OUTPUT 1 R L Y ANTENNA PB IN OUT IN OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN (RF IN) 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet 1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on this recorder. 2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the ANTENNA 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. · See the following page if you want to use S-video or component video cables for the video connection. 13 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. S-VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT INPUT 1 TV 2 AC IN CONTROL INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC R L OUTPUT 1 R L Y ANTENNA PB IN OUT IN OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO PR 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 93 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). 14 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 1. 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 receiver and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 46). · 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 ANTENNA IN 1 A/V OUT ANTENNA OUT 2 3 Cable box/ Satellite receiver ANTENNA IN 1 ANTENNA OUT INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC R L CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO PR OUTPUT 1 R L Y ANTENNA PB AC IN IN OUT IN OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 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 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 receiver to the INPUT jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. Note 1. The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they're available. 15 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. 1 Using the setup on this page you can: · Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite receiver. · Record using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 46). 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. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT ANTENNA IN 2 TV 1 INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC R L CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO PR OUTPUT 1 R L ANTENNA PB ANTENNA OUT AC IN Y IN OUT IN OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN (RF IN) 3 1 AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT ANTENNA OUT Cable box/ Satellite receiver ANTENNA 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 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 receiver to the INPUT jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. Note 1. · 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. 16 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 94 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. ANTENNA IN TV VIDEO IN 4 AV amp/ receiver VIDEO OUT 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 3 AC IN CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO PR INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC R L OUTPUT 1 R L Y ANTENNA PB IN OUT ANTENNA OUT IN OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet ANTENNA IN (RF IN) 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.1 4 Connect the AV amp/receiver's video output to a video input on your TV. Note 1. 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. 17 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 1 DV IN Analog camcorder DV OUT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT VCR AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT DV camcorder 1 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. 2 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. 1 Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder. 18 En Connecting up 02 Using a USB keyboard Connecting a USB device Using the USB ports on the front and rear of the recorder you can connect USB devices such as digital cameras, printers and keyboards. Please also see the instructions that came with the device you want to connect before using. OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD · Do not use a PS/2 keyboard connected using a PS/2­USB adapter. Plugging in After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder. 1 Use the supplied power cable to connect this recorder to a power outlet. AC IN REC STANDBY/ON PULL-OPEN INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC R L CONTROL OUTPUT 1 R L Y ANTENNA PB IN OUT IN OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO PR DIGITAL OUT USB Type A USB Type B USB USB Digital Camera PictBridge-compatible Printer Keyboard Important · We recommend connecting USB devices when this recorder is switched off (in standby). JPEG file storage devices · Digital still camera · Memory card reader (any type of memory card) · USB memory The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be FATcompatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it. The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) can be used to transfer up to about 4,000 files. Using a USB hub · Use a hub compatible with USB 1.1 and/or 2.0. · Use an independently powered hub (bus powered hubs may not work reliably) · In the event of unreliable operation with the hub, we recommend plugging the device directly into the recorder's USB port. · Operation may become unreliable if too many devices are connected to the hub. In this case, try unplugging some devices. · If the power delivered through a hub is insufficient for the devices connected, communication can become unreliable. In this case, disconnect one or more devices and then perform a USB restart (see Restart USB Device on page 97). Using a USB printer · Use a PictBridge-comaptible printer. 19 En 03 Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 OPEN/CLOSE 4 5 HDD/DVD 6 ONE TOUCH COPY STANDBY/ON REC PULL-OPEN 13 12 11 10 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Disc tray 9 8 7 8 +/­ Use to change channels, skip chapters/tracks, etc. 9 ì REC Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in 30 minute blocks. 10 Press to stop recording. 11 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 59) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. 12 Press to stop playback. 13 Press to start or restart playback. OPEN/CLOSE 3 Press to open/close the disc tray. 4 HDD/DVD indicator Lights blue when the HDD is selected; orange when DVD is selected. 5 HDD/DVD Press to switch between the hard disk drive (HDD) and DVD for recording and playback. 6 Front panel display and IR remote sensor See Display on page 23 for details. 7 Front panel inputs (page 12) Pull the cover down where indicated to access the front panel input jacks (audio, video and DV). Especially convenient for connecting camcorders and other portable equipment. 20 En Controls and displays 03 Remote control 1 STANDBY/ON 7 INPUT SELECT (page 45) Press to change the input to use for recording. 8 Alphanumeric buttons, + and CLEAR Use the number buttons for track/chapter/title selection; channel selection, and so on. The same buttons can also be used to enter names for titles, discs and so on. Use the + button to enter non-alphanumeric characters and symbols. Use CLEAR to clear an entry and start again. 9 CH +/­ (page 28) Press to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner. 10 G-Code (page 40) Press then use the number buttons to enter a G-Code programming number for timer recording. 11 DVD playback functions ENTER RETURN 2 ONE TOUCH COPY OPEN/CLOSE 3 5 HDD 4 DVD DEF INPUT SELECT 6 7 9 ABC GHI JKL MNO 8 10 11 13 15 16 PQRS TUV WXYZ CH G-CODE + AUDIO SUBTITLE CLEAR CLEAR ANGLE PLAY MODE 12 14 DISC NAVIGATOR MENU TOP MENU HOME MENU 17 HELP DISPLAY REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN 19 18 (page 28, 57, 58) AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.) SUBTITLE (page 57) Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs. ANGLE (page 58) Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes. 12 PLAY MODE (page 54) Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such as search, repeat and program play).