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Pioneer DVR-510H Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder DVR-510H Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Before you start Features ........6 What’s in the box .
  • Page 5 11 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings ......84 Initialize settings ......84 HDD Initialize .

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features • HDD recording You can record up to 102 hours of video (in EP mode) on the internal 80 GB hard disk drive (HDD). 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.
  • Page 7 ‘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 DVD-R / DVD- RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD...

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    Before you start What’s in the box Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. 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) •...

  • Page 9: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    Before you start Disc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibility This recorder was designed and engineered to be compatible with software bearing one or more of the following logos: DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW Audio CD Video CD CD-R Fujicolor CD •...
  • Page 10 ‘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 DVD-R / DVD-...

  • Page 11: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Before you start 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. This recorder supports the recording of ‘copy-once’ broadcast programs using the CPRM copy protection system (see CPRM on page 44) on CPRM-compliant DVD-RW discs in VR mode.

  • Page 12: Connecting Up

    CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using a mini-plug cord.

  • Page 13: Easy Connections

    Connecting up 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.

  • Page 14: Using Other Types Of Video Output

    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.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (1)

    Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. Using the setup on this page you can: •...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (2)

    Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite tuner. •...

  • Page 17: Connecting To An Av Amplifier

    Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital optical output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.

  • Page 18: Connecting Other Av Sources

    Connecting up Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 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.

  • Page 19: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON HDD / DVD PULL – OPEN STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. HDD/DVD Press to switch between hard disk drive (HDD) and DVD for recording and playback. DVD disc tray OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray.

  • Page 20: Display

    Controls and displays Display Arrows indicate the copy direction between the HDD ) and DVD ( PLAY / REC indicators Lights during playback / recording; blinks when playback / recording is paused. (page 25) The ‘ ’ and ‘ ’ indicators light to indicate that the HDD or DVD is selected for recording/playback.

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    DISPLAY INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME SELECT DVD RECORDER ONE TOUCH COPY (page 57) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. See also the Note on copying on the following page. Remote control indicator...
  • Page 22 Controls and displays PAUSE Press to pause playback or recording. STOP Press to stop playback. CM SKIP Press to skip 30 seconds forward on the disc (about the length of a typical TV commercial); press repeatedly to skip up to 4 minutes. PREV / NEXT Press to skip to the previous or next title/chapter/ track/folder;...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    If you’re using the recorder for the first time, we strongly recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder. STANDBY/ON ENTER DVD RECORDER Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or the front panel to switch on.

  • Page 24: Auto Clock Setting

    Getting started After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts automatic tuning. This takes a couple of minutes to complete. Tuning Cancel Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting, then press ENTER. Initial Setup Clock Setting Basic Clock Set Tuner On Screen Display Video Out Front Panel Display Audio In...

  • Page 25: Selecting The Hard Disk Or Dvd For Playback And Recording

    Other settings you can make After setting up using the Setup Navigator, you should be ready to start enjoying your DVD recorder. It’s possible, however, that you may want to make a couple of additional settings, depending on how the recorder tuned into the terrestrial TV channels.

  • Page 26: Making Your First Recording

    DVD. Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 (Recording). STANDBY/ON STOP REC DVD RECORDER If they aren’t already on, switch on your TV and this recorder. Press STANDBY/ON to switch on. • Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this recorder.

  • Page 27: Basic Playback

    Getting started • SMART JOG on the front panel Note • Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125. • You can’t change TV channels during playback (from DVD or HDD) or recording, or while in recording standby.
  • Page 28 Getting started STANDBY/ON to switch the recorder into • Press standby. Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. Press to start playback. PLAY If RESUME is displayed on-screen, play- back starts from the place last stopped. Press to stop playback.
  • Page 29 Getting started Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files. Press to start playback. PLAY Press to stop playback. STOP Pauses playback, or restarts playback PAUSE when paused. CD and MP3 only: Press to start scanning. REV SCAN FWD SCAN Press again to increase the scanning...

  • Page 30: Using The Home Menu

    Getting started Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the features of the recorder. Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu screen: Timer Recording Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Navigator Copy (cursor) buttons followed by ENTER Use the to select the option you want.
  • Page 31 Getting started Stop display 1 Stop DVD-RW VR Resume Original FINE (1h00m/DVD) Rem. 0h35m Finalized Disc Name : Comedy shows DVD-RW Original / Play List If a VR mode disc is loaded, this shows whether playback is currently set to Original or Play List. During preview playback of the Copy List, this shows Copy List.
  • Page 32 Getting started Elapsed chapter time Total running time of chapter Data transfer rate Shows the current data rate being read from the disc. Copy protected material (!) / PureCinema indicator (#) Shows ‘!’ if the playback material is copy-once protected. Shows ‘#’...

  • Page 33: Playback

    Playback Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the (cursor buttons) and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.

  • Page 34: Changing The Thumbnail Picture For A Title

    Playback The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and the chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter within a title. Disc Navigator Title (1-10) Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Title 04 Title 05 Title 06 Title 07 Title 08...

  • Page 35: Navigating Discs And The Hdd

    Playback Navigating discs and the HDD During playback you can easily jump to another title, chapter or track on a disc using the number buttons on the remote, or the SMART JOG dial on the front panel. CLEAR ENTER DVD-Video Video mode During playback use the number buttons to enter a chapter number within the current title.

  • Page 36: Playing In Slow Motion

    Playback • Forward: SCAN 1 SCAN 2 • Reverse: Reverse play SCAN 3 SCAN 4 Video CD • SCAN 1 SCAN 2 To resume normal playback, press Using the front panel controls During playback, press FUNCTION until the display shows ‘PLAY’. Turn the SMART JOG dial to start scanning.

  • Page 37: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse

    Playback Using the front panel controls During playback, press PAUSE. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the display shows ‘PAUSE’. Turn the SMART JOG dial to start slow motion reverse or forward playback. Turn clockwise for forward slow motion playback; counter-clockwise for reverse slow motion playback. •...

  • Page 38: The Play Mode Menu

    Playback The Play Mode menu The Play Mode menu gives you access to search functions, repeat and program play functions. Important • You can’t use the Play Mode features with Video CDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

  • Page 39: Repeat Play

    Playback A-B Repeat Video CD The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is played over and over. Important • You can’t use A-B Repeat with WMA/MP3 discs. During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’...

  • Page 40: Program Play

    Playback Program play DVD-Video Video CD This feature lets you program the play order of titles/ chapters/folders/tracks on a disc. Select ‘Program’ from the Play Mode menu. Select ‘Input/Edit Program’ from the list of program options. Play Mode Search Mode Input/Edit Program A-B Repeat Start Program Play...

  • Page 41: Displaying And Switching Subtitles

    Playback • Cancel Program Play – Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list • Erase Program List – Erases the program list and turns off program play Note • When playing a program list of DVD-Video chapters, chapters not included in the program list may be sometimes be played, depending on the disc.

  • Page 42: Switching The Audio Channel

    Playback Switching the audio channel VR mode Video CD For VR mode content that has both a main and a SAP (Secondary Audio Program) audio channel, you can switch between main (L), SAP (R), or both (L+R). When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.

  • Page 43: Recording

    Please take proper care of your discs. Note • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode DVD-RW discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information.

  • Page 44: Restrictions On Video Recording

    Recording If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel and you are recording in Video mode or to the HDD, or in VR mode on the FINE/MN32 setting, use the AUDIO button to select the Mono, Stereo or SAP audio channel to record before recording starts.

  • Page 45: Basic Recording From The Tv

    ENTER PAUSE STOP REC REC MODE DVD RECORDER Press HDD or DVD to record to the hard disk drive or a recordable DVD respectively. • If you’re recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if you load a new blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc).

  • Page 46: Setting A Timer Recording

    CHANNEL ENTER HOME MENU RETURN REC MODE EASY TIMER DVD RECORDER Press EASY TIMER. Alternatively, you can also access from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU and select Timer Recording then Easy Timer Recording). Easy Timer Recording 12/13 12/14 12/15...

  • Page 47: Standard Timer Recording

    Recording • Use the REC MODE button to set the recording quality. Press repeatedly to switch between FINE, SP, LP and EP (and MN if manual recording mode is on). • Press DVD to record to DVD disc, or HDD if you want to record to the hard disk drive.
  • Page 48 Recording • You can also clear a timer program by highlighting it and pressing CLEAR. Select ‘New Input’ to set a new timer program, then press ENTER. Timer Recording Date Start Stop 12/12 TUE 00 AM Rec to Group Recorded Title Name Input GROUP1 Enter the timer recording settings.

  • Page 49: Programming System

    Recording Timer recording using the VCR Plus+ programming system This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish PlusCode numbers with their program details. If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding code.

  • Page 50: Timer Recording Faq

    Recording Press ‘VCR Plus+’. The front panel display shows the current recording mode and prompts you to enter the PlusCode number. P L US CODE Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. • To clear the last digit entered, press CLEAR. Press ENTER.

  • Page 51: Simultaneous Recording And Playback

    Recording Simultaneous recording and playback VR mode A feature called Chase Play makes it possible to watch a recording in progress (DVD or HDD) from the start of the recording (as in, playback is ‘chasing’ the recording). For example, perhaps you have to miss the first 30 minutes of a movie on TV;...

  • Page 52: Automatic Recording From A Satellite Tuner

    Recording Set up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 44 for detailed information. • Press HDD to record to the hard disk drive, or DVD to record to a DVD. Press REC when you’re ready to start recording.

  • Page 53: Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    Recording Recording from a DV camcorder VR mode Video mode You can record from a DV camcorder connected to the DV IN/OUT jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN/OUT jack is setup (see DV Input on page 93).

  • Page 54: Recording From The Dv Output

    Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the player to check what kinds of discs it will play.

  • Page 55: Initializing A Dvd-Rw Disc

    ‘top menu’ is selected on any DVD player. Finalize TITLE MENU • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. These discs will have only a text title menu when finalized on this recorder.

  • Page 56: Copying And Back-Up

    Copying and back-up Chapter 7 Copying and back-up Introduction Use the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD • Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player.

  • Page 57: One Touch Copy* (Hdd To Dvd)

    Copying and back-up Restrictions on copying Some video material is copy-once protected. This means that it can be recorded to HDD, but it can’t then be freely copied again. If you want to transfer copy-once protected material from HDD to DVD, you’ll need to use a VR mode DVD-RW disc compatible with CPRM Ver.

  • Page 58: Copying From Hdd To Dvd

    Copying and back-up • If some part of the title being copied is copy- protected, copying will start, but the copy-protected portions will not be copied. Canceling One Touch Copy You can cancel a One Touch Copy once it’s started. •...
  • Page 59 Copying and back-up Press HOME MENU. Select ‘Copy’. Timer Recording Disc Setup Disc History Initial Setup PhotoViewer Video/Audio Adjust Disc Navigator Play Mode Copy DV Record Select ‘HDD DVD’. Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select a command from the Copy List menu options on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 60 Copying and back-up • You can select titles from the whole HDD, or you can search through a single group. To select a group, press (cursor up), then use right) and ENTER to select a group. Press down) to return to title selection. Repeat step 2 to add more titles to the Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.
  • Page 61 Copying and back-up • When you press ENTER, make sure that Divide is highlighted. To return to the main screen, select ‘Exit’ and press ENTER. Note • When Frame Accurate is set to Off (see Frame Accurate on page 97), the divide points may move by up to 0.5 seconds after selecting Divide.

  • Page 62: Erase All

    Copying and back-up Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select a new position for the title, then press ENTER. The thumbnails in the Copy List reflect the new order. HDD to DVD Copy 10/07Wed 3:00PM 2ch LP Erase Move Divide Copy List Combine Next...
  • Page 63 Copying and back-up Input a name for the selected title, then press ENTER. Input Title Name 10/07Wed 3:00PM 2ch LP A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? ! CAPS N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ; small ç...

  • Page 64: Copying From Dvd To Hdd

    Copying and back-up Copying from DVD to HDD* Copy List menu options Use the Copy screen to transfer material from DVD to the hard disk. * See also Copyright on page 57. Important • The DVD to HDD copy screen is not accessible when a finalized Video mode disc is loaded.
  • Page 65 Copying and back-up Select ‘Next’ to proceed to the copy settings screen. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select the recording quality. DVD to HDD Copy Original Required 1h30m Recording Mode Erase Copy List Total 1h30m Move Current HDD Remain 30h00m Preview / 34h00m...
  • Page 66 Copying and back-up Move Use this command to change the order of titles currently in the Copy List. Select ‘Move’ from the Copy List menu options. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select a title from the Copy List to move, then press ENTER. DVD to HDD Copy Play List 10/07Wed 3:00PM 2ch LP...

  • Page 67: Using Disc Back-Up

    Copying and back-up Using disc back-up* This feature offers a simple way to make a back-up copy of a finalized Video mode disc. The data is copied first to the hard disk drive, then on to another recordable DVD disc. * See also Copyright on page 57.
  • Page 68 Copying and back-up 10 If you don’t need to keep the back-up data on the HDD, you can delete it now. Select Yes to delete the data from the HDD; select No to keep it (you can delete it later if you want to). Disc Back-up The backed-up data is still on the HDD.

  • Page 69: Editing

    Editing Chapter 8 Editing Using the Disc Navigator you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs, as well as video content on the internal hard disk drive (HDD). The editing features available in the Disc Navigator depend on whether you are editing video on a Video mode or VR mode DVD, or the HDD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Play List.
  • Page 70 Editing HDD Disc Navigator Disc recording mode Disc Navigator menu options DISC NAVIGATOR HOME MENU PREV NEXT Currently selected title Disc Navigator Group 1 Group 2 11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP Recording Time 0h30m40s Play Erase Ttl Name Chpt Edit Chg Group Information for selected title the DVD.

  • Page 71: Disc Navigator Menu Options

    Editing • If you are editing a VR mode disc, press PLAYLIST to switch between Original and Play List Disc Navigator screens. Playlist / Original indicator Disc Navigator Play List Play Erase Ttl Name Chpt Edit Undo On the left side of the screen are the Disc Navigator menu options.

  • Page 72: Editing Vr Mode Original, Video Mode And Hdd Content

    Editing VR mode (Play List) • Create – Make a new Play List title (page 77) • Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) – Make detailed changes to chapters in a Play List title (page 78) • Move – Move the position of a title in the Play List (page 79) •...
  • Page 73 For other remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name below. • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set. Highlight ‘OK’ then press ENTER to enter the name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.
  • Page 74 Editing Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) VR mode When editing VR mode DVDs or video on the HDD you can edit individual chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, combining and dividing. You can also play individual chapters to check their content. Select ‘Chpt Edit’...
  • Page 75 Editing Note • You cannot insert chapter markers during Auto Start Recording. • If you pause a recording in VR mode, the recorder automatically starts a new chapter when you restart the recording. • When recording in Video mode, the recorder automatically puts chapter markers in at regular intervals.

  • Page 76: Editing Hdd Groups

    Editing Divide Use this command to divide a title on the HDD into two. Note that once divided, the two new titles cannot be recombined into one again. Select ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator menu options. Select the title that you want to divide, then press ENTER.

  • Page 77: Creating And Editing A Vr Mode Play List

    Editing Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another group to name. Creating and editing a VR mode Play List VR mode A Play List is a kind of virtual content based on the actual (Original) content of the disc.
  • Page 78 Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 73. • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set. Highlight ‘OK’, then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.
  • Page 79 Editing Select ‘Create’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options. Use the (cursor buttons) to select the insertion point for the new title, then press ENTER. Disc Navigator Play List Create Move Divide Combine Erase All Undo If there are no titles in the Play List yet, this step does not apply.
  • Page 80 Editing Divide VR mode Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Select ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options. Select the title that you want to divide, then press ENTER. Use the standard playback controls to find the place you want to divide the title.

  • Page 81: Disc History

    Disc History Chapter 9 Disc History VR mode Video mode The Disc History screen lets you see how much recording space remains on the last 30 recordable DVD discs loaded. It also displays information such as disc name, the first three title names, number of titles recorded, recording mode and the lock status of the disc.

  • Page 82: The Photoviewer

    The PhotoViewer Chapter 10 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on a CD-ROM/R/RW on your TV. Currently selected folder in folder list Pages in folder list Playing a slideshow Press HOME MENU and select ‘PhotoViewer’ to display the PhotoViewer screen.
  • Page 83 The PhotoViewer Note • You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading.) Zooming the screen During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four.

  • Page 84: The Disc Setup Menu

    Using the remote key shortcuts to Disc Setup input a name on page 73. Initial Setup • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you Video/Audio Adjust will see only a limited character set. Play Mode DV Record...

  • Page 85: Hdd Initialize

    The Disc Setup menu HDD Initialize When your DVD recorder is working without a problem this option is not visible in the Disc Setup menu. However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for some reason, you initialize the HDD to fix the problem.

  • Page 86: The Video/Audio Adjust Menu

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Chapter 12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Using the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc playback, and for recording. Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Picture Creation lets you choose a set of picture quality settings for the built-in TV tuner and for each external...

  • Page 87: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. You can now use the preset for any other input or the built-in TV tuner.

  • Page 88: Audio Drc

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. • To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.

  • Page 89: The Initial Setup Menu

    The Initial Setup menu Chapter 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on. • Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’. Timer Recording Disc Setup Disc History...

  • Page 90: Tuner Settings

    Auto Start Recording. Remote Control Set • Default setting: Recorder1 You only need to set this if you are using more than one Pioneer DVD recorder in the same room. Initial Setup Basic Clock Setting Tuner...

  • Page 91: Manual Ch Setting

    The Initial Setup menu After automatic tuning, a summary channel mapping screen is displayed. Initial Setup Channel Mapping Antenna Skip Skip Skip Press ENTER to return to the main menu screen. Note • If you want to cancel before tuning has finished, press ENTER.

  • Page 92: Video Out Settings

    ‘standard definition’ output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center. This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors Plasma display • PDP-502MX, PDP-505HD, PDP-5030HD, PDP-4330HD,...

  • Page 93: Audio Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu DV Input • Default setting: Stereo1 You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/ 12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack. Initial Setup Basic External Audio Stereo1 Tuner Dual Mono Recording Stereo2 Video Out DV Input...

  • Page 94: Language Settings

    The Initial Setup menu • When playing a DTS audio CD, make sure that Stereo is selected using the AUDIO button. See Switching DVD soundtracks on page 41. 96kHz PCM Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amplifier (or other component) using the digital output.

  • Page 95: Dvd Menu Language

    The Initial Setup menu This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the recorder automatically plays the disc with those subtitles (although this depends on the Auto Language setting—see Auto Language below).

  • Page 96: Recording Settings

    The Initial Setup menu • Select by code number: Press use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit language code. See Language code list on page 108 for a list of available languages and corresponding codes. Press ENTER to confirm and exit the screen. Recording settings Manual Recording •...

  • Page 97: Playback Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Auto Chapter (Video) • Default setting: 10 minutes Initial Setup Basic Manual Recording No Separation Tuner Optimized Rec 10 minutes Video Out Navi Mark 15 minutes Audio In Auto Chapter (Video) Audio Out Frame Accurate Language DVD-RW Auto Init.

  • Page 98: Frame Search

    This gives you some control about what your children watch on your DVD recorder. Some discs also support the Country code feature. The recorder does not play certain scenes on these discs depending on the Country code you set.
  • Page 99 The Initial Setup menu Use the number buttons to enter your existing password. Initial Setup Change Password Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Video Out Frame Search Current Password Audio In Seamless Playback Audio Out Parental Lock Parental Lock New Password Language Angle Indicator...

  • Page 100: Angle Indicator

    The Initial Setup menu Note • Changing the country code does not take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded). Angle Indicator • Default setting: On Initial Setup Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Video Out Frame Search Audio In...

  • Page 101: Additional Information

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  • Page 102: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats

    Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting 16:9 16:9...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. General...
  • Page 104 Reset the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder again. To have the battery replaced, contact your dealer or a Pioneer Service Center. • The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 50).

  • Page 105: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions In this section you can find answers to frequently asked questions on how to use your DVD recorder and what it can do. • How do I make a high-quality copy? We recommend that you use the high-speed copy mode.

  • Page 106: About Dv

    Additional information See also Copying from HDD to DVD* on page 58. • Can I play a DVD I recorded on this recorder on another DVD player? Yes, you can generally play DVD-R discs and Video mode DVD-RW discs recorded on this recorder on any standard DVD player.

  • Page 107: Manual Recording Modes

    Additional information Manual recording modes The table below shows the approximate recording times for all of the 32 manual recording modes, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality.

  • Page 108: Language Code List

    Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 German (de), 0405 Basque (eu), 0521 Italian (it), 0920 Persian (fa), 0601 Spanish (es), 0519 Finnish (fi), 0609 Chinese (zh), 2608...

  • Page 109: On-Screen Displays And Recorder Displays

    Erase titles/ chapters or combine chapters. The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the finalization in order to recording/editing. The disc may be dirty or damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry.

  • Page 110: Handling Discs

    Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

  • Page 111: Moving The Recorder

    Additional information Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use. Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna. Use in a kitchen or other room where the player may be exposed to smoke or steam.
  • Page 112 Additional information MPEG audio An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV amplifiers. See also PCM. MPEG video The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. Video CD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications General System ....HDD, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Video-CD, CD, CD-R/RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG. CD-DA) Power requirements ..... . 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption .
  • Page 114 Index Index Adjusting the picture quality 86–88 Audio DRC 88 Audio language 21, 41, 94 Audio settings 92–94 Auto language 94, 95 Camcorder - see DV camcorder Changing TV channels 26, 101 Chase play - see Simultaneous recording and playback Component video 12, 14, 25 Copy List 58–66, 97, 105 CPRM 44, 109...
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