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Pioneer DVR-520H Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder DVR-420H DVR-520H DVR-720H ® Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT 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.

  • Page 3: Operating Environment

    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. The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Automatic recording from a satellite tuner ..56 Recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H/720H only) ..... . . 57 Recording from the DV output (DVR-520H/720H only) .
  • Page 5 Frequently asked questions ....116 About DV (DVR-520H/720H only) ....117 Manual recording modes.

  • 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 80GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD) on the DVR- 420H/520H, or up to 204 hours on the 160GB DVR-720H. 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...
  • 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

    • Use within the operating range and angle, as shown. • 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.

  • Page 9: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. 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 recorder compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. Model DVR-7000 DVR-3100/ DVR-5100H Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing.
  • Page 10 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 11: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Before you start • Do I need two DVD recorders for editing? What kind of editing can I do? Unlike editing video tape, you only need one DVD recorder to edit discs. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Play List’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the recorder plays the disc according to the Play List.

  • Page 12: Connecting Up

    See AV2/L1 In on page 102 for how to set this 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: Extra Features For Use With Compatible Tvs

    Connecting up Extra features for use with compatible TVs When this recorder is connected to a TV that features 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: •...

  • Page 14: Easy Connections

    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.

  • Page 15: Using Other Types Of Audio/Video Output

    Connecting up 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 output. Using the supplied audio/video cable AUDIO INPUT VIDEO...

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

    Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver If you have a cable or satellite receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page. If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the next page.

  • Page 17: Connecting An External Decoder Box (1)

    Connecting up 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. Important • Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder. •...

  • Page 18: Connecting An External Decoder Box (2)

    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. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record scrambled channels received using the recorder’s built-in TV tuner. Important •...

  • Page 19: Connecting To An Av Amplifier/Receiver

    Connecting up 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.

  • Page 20: Connecting Other Av Sources

    SCART cable. Connecting a DV camcorder (DVR-520H/720H only) Using the front panel DV IN/OUT jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

  • Page 21: Controls And Displays

    IR remote sensor (page 8) Disc tray Front panel display See Display on page 22 for details. DV IN/OUT jack (DVR-520H/720H only) (page 12, 20, 56, 57, 59, 104, 117) Digital input/output jack for use with a DV camcorder. +/– (page 29, 31, 48) Use to change TV channels, skip chapters/tracks, etc.

  • Page 22: 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 28) The ‘ ’ and ‘ ’ indicators light to indicate that the HDD or DVD is selected for recording/playback.

  • Page 23: Remote Control

    INPUT TV DIRECT CHANNEL VOLUME SELECT DVD RECORDER ONE TOUCH COPY (page 62) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. Remote control indicator Lights when setting up the remote control for use with a TV (page 112) and when setting the remote control mode (page 99).
  • Page 24 Controls and displays 19 Playback controls (page 30) REV SCAN / FWD SCAN Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed. PLAY Press to start playback. PAUSE Press to pause playback or recording. STOP Press to stop playback. CM BACK (commercial back) Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward through the audio or video playing.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Manual Clock Setting

    Getting started • Select Do not set if you want to skip setting up the channels (because they have already been set up, for example). • You can only use the Download from TV feature if you connected this recorder to your TV using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable connected to the AV1(RGB)-TV connector, and if your TV supports this function (check your TV’s instruction manual for...

  • Page 27: Other Settings You Can Make

    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 is set up for terrestrial TV broadcasts.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Hard Disk Or Dvd For Playback And Recording

    Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 (Recording). STANDBY/ON STOP STOP REC DVD RECORDER this recorder. Press • Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this to a recordable DVD. If you choose to record to the HDD, skip to step 5 now.

  • Page 29: Using The Built-In Tv Tuner

    Getting started Using the built-in TV tuner Changing TV channels There are three different ways to select TV channels. Note that you can’t change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording standby. CHANNEL ENTER • CHANNEL +/– buttons on the remote •...

  • Page 30: Basic Playback

    This is not a malfunction. STANDBY/ON STOP DVD RECORDER Press STANDBY/ON to switch on. Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.
  • Page 31 Getting started 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. STOP You can resume playback from the same point by pressing...
  • Page 32 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 33: Using The Home Menu

    (page 94) Disc History (page 89) Play Mode (page 40) PhotoViewer (page 90) DV Record (DVR-520H/ 720H only) (page 57) Note • Some options in the Home Menu may be grayed out sometimes, indicating that they are not available at the present time.
  • Page 34 Getting started HDD and removable disc activity display Press DISPLAY once to see the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. Use the HDD and DVD buttons to switch between the two kinds of display. The example displays below show high-speed copying from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback.
  • Page 35 Getting started Number of chapters in title Current title and chapter number (For CD/Video CD/Super VCD, shows current track; for WMA/MP3, shows current folder and track; for JPEG disc, shows current folder and file.) Elapsed title time (For CD, WMA, MP3, Super VCD, shows elapsed track time;...

  • Page 36: Playback

    Disc Navigator screen. Timer Recording Disc Setup Disc Navigator Initial Setup Copy Video/Audio Adjust Disc History Play Mode PhotoViewer DV Record DVR-520H/720H screen Select what you want to play. Use the (cursor buttons) to highlight items and ENTER to select. WMA/MP3...

  • Page 37: Changing The Thumbnail Picture For A Title

    Playback Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different. 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) Chapter (1-003)

  • Page 38: Navigating Discs And The Hdd

    Playback Start playback of the title you want to change the thumbnail for. Press NAVI MARK anywhere in the title to make the displayed picture the thumbnail for that title. • For greater control over the exact frame you want to use, you can use the frame advance/reverse controls ( Navigating discs and the HDD...

  • Page 39: Playing In Slow Motion

    Playback • No subtitles are displayed while scanning DVD-Video discs. • Analog and digital sound is output when scanning DVDs with Dolby Digital or Linear PCM sound on forward SCAN 1. (Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output.*) No sound is output when using other scan speeds.

  • Page 40: 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 CD/ Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

  • Page 41: Program Play

    Playback During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu. With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to start. Play Mode Search Mode A (Loop Start) A-B Repeat B (Loop End) Repeat Program After setting the loop start point, the highlight will automatically move down to B(Loop End).
  • Page 42 Playback On the left side is the program list, then to the right is a list of titles (DVD), folders (WMA/MP3), or tracks (CD, Video CD/Super VCDs). On the far right is a list of chapters (DVD) or tracks (WMA/MP3). Select a title, chapter, folder or track for the current step in the program list.

  • Page 43: Displaying And Switching Subtitles

    Playback Displaying and switching subtitles DVD-Video Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback. Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle options.

  • Page 44: Switching Audio Channels

    Playback Switching audio channels VR mode Video CD For VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you can switch between left (L) channel, right (R) channel, 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 45: Recording

    SECAM recordings, or NTSC and PAL-60. See also Input Line System on page 98. 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 46: Recording Time And Picture Quality

    Recording Recording time and picture quality There are four preset recording quality modes: • FINE – Highest quality setting, gives about one hour of recording time on a DVD disc. • SP (Standard Play) – Default quality, sufficient for most applications, gives about two hours of recording time on a DVD.

  • Page 47: Setting The Picture Quality/Recording Time

    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 48 Recording • If the recorder is stopped, you can also use the +/– buttons on the front panel to select the channel number. Use the REC MODE button to set the picture quality/recording time. • See Setting the picture quality/recording time above for detailed instructions.

  • Page 49: Setting A Timer Recording

    Recording Setting a timer recording VR mode Video mode Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programs can be set to record just once, every day, or every week. You can set the recording quality for your timer recording in the same way as for a regular recording, but with the added option of an AUTO mode, which maximizes the...

  • Page 50: Easy Timer Recording

    As the name suggests, Easy Timer Recording makes setting up a timer recording as simple as possible. HOME MENU 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).

  • Page 51: Standard Timer Recording

    Recording Press ENTER to set the end time. Select ‘Yes’ to set the timer recording and exit, or ‘No’ to go back to the timer recording screen. • You can check the timer recording details you just set from the main timer recording screen (see Standard timer recording below).

  • Page 52: Programming System

    Recording VPS/PDC on. Note that VPS/PDC may not work with every station and that Optimized Recording will not work if VPS/ PDC is on. • Ttl Name Input – Optionally, you can enter a name for the recording up to 32 characters. (Highlight Program Set then press this option.) After entering all the timer recording...
  • Page 53 Recording • Press REC MODE to select FINE, SP, LP, EP or AUTO (See Recording time and picture quality on page 46). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the MN setting. • Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select the Once, Daily or Weekly recording option.
  • Page 54 Recording Extending a timer recording in progress You can extend a timer recording beyond the programmed end time in two different ways. This can be useful if a broadcast program overruns, for example. HOME MENU PREV NEXT STOP REC Moving the end time by 30-minute blocks During timer recording, press and hold three seconds.

  • Page 55: Timer Recording Faq

    Recording Preventing use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock) You can make all the front panel and remote control buttons inoperative using the child lock feature. This is useful when you set a timer recording and want to make sure that the timer settings are not changed before recording has finished.

  • Page 56: Recording From An External Component

    • AV2/L1 – Input 1/Auto Start Rec • L2 – Input 2 (front panel) • DV – DV input/output (front panel) (DVR-520H/720H only) Check that the Audio In settings for External Audio, Bilingual Recording and DV Input are as you want them (see Audio In settings on page 103).

  • Page 57: Recording From A Dv Camcorder (Dvr-520H/720H Only)

    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 (DVR-520H/720H only) on page 104). STANDBY/ HOME...
  • Page 58 DVD. From the Initial Settings menu, check that the DV audio input is setup as you require. See DV Input (DVR-520H/720H only) on page 104 for more on this. • Check also that the Audio In settings for External Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want them (see Audio In settings on page 103).

  • Page 59: Recording From The Dv Output (Dvr-520H/720H Only)

    ‘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 60: Initializing A Dvd-Rw Disc

    Recording • How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc and the number of titles on the disc. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to one hour to finalize. A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to 20 minutes.

  • Page 61: 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 62: One Touch Copy (Hdd To Dvd)

    Copying and back-up Real-time copying Real-time copying is also possible, with the advantage that you can manually set a different recording mode from the original. For example, you can record a title originally recorded in FINE mode in SP mode. When real-time copying from the HDD to a Video mode DVD, the chapter markers in the original material are not copied.

  • Page 63: Copying From Hdd To Dvd

    Copying and back-up ONE TOUCH COPY • During DVD playback, press ONE TOUCH COPY to copy the current title to HDD. Playback starts again from the beginning of the current title. The front panel display and an on-screen display indicate that the title is being copied. Note •...

  • Page 64: Hdd To Dvd Copy List Menu Options

    Make sure that there’s a recordable DVD disc loaded. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Copy’. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer DVR-520H/720H screen Select ‘HDD DVD’. The HDD to DVD Copy List screen appears. HDD to DVD Copy Erase Ttl Name Divide...

  • Page 65: Recording The Copy List

    Copying and back-up Recording the Copy List After putting together your Copy List, you’re ready to record it. Select ‘Conf List’ to display the Copy List settings screen. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select the Recording Mode. HDD to DVD Copy DVD-RW VIDEO Required 0h08m Recording Mode...
  • Page 66 Copying and back-up Erase Use this command to erase individual titles from the Copy List. Select ‘Erase’ from the Copy List menu options. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select a title from the Copy List to erase, then press ENTER. HDD to DVD Copy 15:00 Wed 7/10 Recording Time...
  • Page 67 Copying and back-up Use the playback controls to find the place you want to divide the title. Divide Title 16:00 Sun 11/08 Pr 5 Title Recording Time 0h32m55s Play Pause Divide Back You can use all the usual playback controls, including PLAY, PAUSE, scan ( ), and slow-motion...

  • Page 68: 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 15:00 Wed 7/10 Recording Time Preview Move Erase All Chpt Edit Copy List...
  • Page 69 Copying and back-up Chapter Edit: Divide You can divide a chapter into as many new chapters as necessary. Use the (cursor buttons) to select the chapter to divide, then press ENTER. Use the playback controls to find the place you want to divide the chapter.
  • Page 70 Copying and back-up Erase Section (Erase Sec) Using this command you can delete a part of a Copy List title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV. Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Copy List menu options.

  • Page 71: Copying From Dvd To Hdd

    – the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 112). • It may not be possible to copy from a DVD disc that was recorded on a different DVD recorder or PC. Currently selected DVD title 16:00 Sun 8/11...

  • Page 72: Dvd To Hdd Copy List Menu Options

    Copying and back-up Select ‘DVD HDD’. The DVD to HDD Copy screen appears. DVD to HDD Copy Original Erase Move Preview Copy List Erase All Conf List • Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to highlight the command you want from the menu options on the left, then press ENTER.

  • Page 73: Dvd To Hdd Copy List Commands

    Copying and back-up DVD to HDD Copy List commands Use this command to add titles to the Copy List. Select ‘Add’ from the Copy List menu options. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select a title from the DVD to add to the Copy List, then press ENTER.

  • Page 74: Using Disc Back-Up

    Copying and back-up Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select the insertion point for the title, then press ENTER. DVD to HDD Copy Play List 15:00 Wed 7/10 Recording Time Erase Move Preview Copy List Erase All Conf List Title to move Copy List insertion point The thumbnails in the Copy List are updated to reflect the new order.
  • Page 75 Copying and back-up Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load the disc you want to make a back-up of, then close the disc tray. You can only make back-up copies of finalized Video mode discs. Disc Back-up No Disc. Please load a disc to be backed-up.

  • Page 76: 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 77 Recording indicator HDD group tabs New indicator Recording time available in the displayed recording mode Locked title indicator Number of title pages ONE TOUCH COPY CLEAR DISC NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER HOME MENU RETURN PLAY PREV NEXT DISPLAY DVD RECORDER...

  • Page 78: Disc Navigator Menu Options

    Editing Press HDD or DVD to select the hard disk drive or the DVD. Press DISC NAVIGATOR to display the Disc Navigator screen. Playback will automatically stop when you do this. Disc Navigator Original Play Erase Ttl Name Chpt Edit Erase Sec Undo •...

  • Page 79: Editing Vr Mode Original, Video Mode And Hdd Content

    Editing • Undo – Undo the last change (page 83) • Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) – Make detailed changes to chapters in a title (page 81) • Erase Section (Erase Sec) – Erase a part of a title (page 82) •...
  • Page 80 • You can also use the CLEAR button to delete DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE) • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen. • To return to the main Disc Navigator screen without menu options, or select another title to name.
  • Page 81 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 82 Editing • For greater control over the exact position of chapter markers it can be useful to use the and/or the slow-motion and frame advance/reverse controls ( 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.
  • Page 83 Editing Select ‘Lock’ from the Disc Navigator menu options. Use the (cursor buttons) to select the title you want to lock (or unlock), then press ENTER. Disc Navigator Original 12:30 Wed15/11 Pr 5 LP Lock Erase All Undo An unlocked title will become locked; a locked title will be unlocked.

  • Page 84: Editing Hdd Groups

    Editing Editing HDD groups The large capacity of the HDD means that there may be many hours of video in the recorder. To help you organize your HDD video content there are four ‘groups’. You can move content from group to group, and rename the groups as you want.
  • Page 85 Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 80. • 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 DVD Remain and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.
  • Page 86 Editing Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) VR mode When editing VR mode DVDs you can edit individual chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, moving, combining and dividing. You can also play individual chapters to check their content. Select ‘Chpt Edit’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.
  • Page 87 Editing Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER. In the thumbnail viewer you can see a few seconds of video either side of the marked section to see how the edit will look. Erase another section from the same title, or press RETURN to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen.
  • Page 88 Editing Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to move. 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.

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91 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 92: The Disc Setup Menu

    For other remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 80. • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set. Note •...

  • Page 93: Initialize Settings

    See Initializing a DVD-RW disc on page 60 for detailed instructions. 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 94: The Video/Audio Adjust Menu

    With the recorder stopped, press HOME MENU and select ‘Video/Audio Adjust’. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer DVR-520H/720H screen Select ‘Video Adjust’. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to change the preset. Tuner Detailed Settings • Use the INPUT SELECT button to switch between the built-in TV tuner and the external inputs.

  • Page 95: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback

    ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust. Note • DVR-520H/720H only: When the DV input is selected, only VNR and Detail settings can be adjusted. • When White AGC is On, the White Level setting can’t be adjusted.

  • Page 96: Audio Drc

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Note • The Black Setup setting applies only when playing NTSC discs. Audio DRC • Default setting: Off When watching Dolby Digital material at low volume, it’s easy to lose low level sounds completely—including some of the dialog. Switching on Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) can help by bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high level peaks.

  • Page 97: The Initial Setup Menu

    Disc History Play Mode PhotoViewer DV Record DVR-520H/720H screen • Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup menu. • Except for the Setup Navigator, menu screens are exited automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity.

  • Page 98: On Screen Display

    The Initial Setup menu Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings. Initial Setup Basic Manual Clock Setting Clock Setting Clock Setting Tuner Input Line System Date Video In/Out On Screen Display Audio In Front Panel Display Time Audio Out...

  • Page 99: Tuner Settings

    • When a timer recording is set with VPS/PDC on, SCART through is always active. 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 Recorder1...

  • Page 100: Manual Ch Setting

    The Initial Setup menu Note • You can fine-tune individual stations using the Manual CH Setting feature. See Manual CH Setting below for how to use this. Auto Channel Setting : Download from TV If you connected this recorder to your TV using the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector, and if your TV supports this function, you can download all the channels that your TV is tuned to.

  • Page 101: Channel Swapping

    The Initial Setup menu Channel Swapping The preset swap feature lets you swap the channel assignments of different programs. This is so that you can group together station presets which naturally go together. Select ‘Channel Swapping’. Initial Setup Basic Auto Channel Setting Next Screen Tuner Manual CH Setting...

  • Page 102: Video In / Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Video In / Out settings Input Colour System • Default setting: Auto Initial Setup Basic Input Colour System Tuner AV1 Out Video In/Out AV2/L1 In Audio In NTSC on PAL TV Audio Out Language Recording Playback On the default setting, the recorder automatically detects whether the video signal from the built-in tuner or from one of the external inputs is PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC or...

  • Page 103: Audio In Settings

    PAL–60 Stereo. If each channel carries a separate soundtrack, change to Bilingual. DVR-520H/720H only: When the external audio is from the DV input, an audio subcode channel within the DV audio tells the recorder whether the audio is stereo or bilingual.

  • Page 104: Audio Out Settings

    • If you’re recording in VR mode (except when set to FINE/MN32), both channels will be recorded and you can switch them as you like on playback. DV Input (DVR-520H/720H only) • 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.

  • Page 105: Language Settings

    The Initial Setup menu DTS Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amp/receiver (or other component) using the digital output. • Default setting: On Initial Setup Basic Digital Out Tuner Dolby Digital Out Video In/Out DTS Out Audio In...

  • Page 106: Subtitle Language

    The Initial Setup menu Choose Other if you want to specify a language other than those listed (see Selecting ‘Other’ languages on page 107). • You can switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc any time during playback using the AUDIO button.

  • Page 107: Recording Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Subtitle Display • Default setting: On Initial Setup Basic OSD Language Tuner Audio Language Video In/Out Subtitle Language Assist Subtitle Audio In Auto Language Audio Out DVD Menu Language Language Subtitle Display Recording Playback When set to On, the recorder displays subtitles according to the Subtitle Language and Auto Language settings.

  • Page 108: Optimized Rec

    The Initial Setup menu Optimized Rec • Default setting: Off Initial Setup Basic Manual Recording Tuner Optimized Rec Video In/Out Navi Mark Audio In Auto Chapter (Video) Audio Out Frame Accurate Language DVD-RW Auto Init. Recording Playback On the default setting, if a timer program (standard, easy or VIDEO Plus+ programming system) is set but there isn’t enough space on the disc at the recording quality set, the recording will start, but it will be cut off when the...

  • Page 109: Playback Settings

    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 110 The Initial Setup menu Select ‘Set Password’. Initial Setup Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Video In/Out Seamless Playback Audio In Parental Lock Audio Out Angle Indicator Language Recording Playback Use the number buttons to input a four-digit password. Initial Setup Basic TV Screen Size...

  • Page 111: Angle Indicator

    The Initial Setup menu Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER. Initial Setup Parental Lock: Country Code Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture 1 2 3 4 Password Video In/Out Seamless Playback Audio In Parental Lock Parental Lock Audio Out Angle Indicator...

  • Page 112: Additional Information

    Fisher 61, 65 Fujitsu Funai Goldstar Grandiente Grundig 51, 82 Hitachi 56, 60, 83, 86 Mitsubishi Nokia 53, 81 Panasonic 58, 72 Philips 57, 85 Pioneer 50, 80 Salora Samsung 73, 75 Sanyo Sharp Sony Tandy Telefunken Thomson Toshiba Victor...

  • Page 113: 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 114: 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 115 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 55).

  • Page 116: 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 117: About Dv (Dvr-520H/720H Only)

    32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set the DV Input setting as required (see DV Input (DVR-520H/720H only) on page 104). • Audio output from the DV IN/OUT jack is 16-bit only. • Audio input to the DV IN/OUT jack should be 32 or 48kHz (not 44.1kHz).

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121: Handling Discs

    This recorder 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 122: Cleaning The Pickup Lens

    The DVD recorder’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer- authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not re- commend using them since some may damage the lens.
  • Page 123 Additional information DRM (Digital Rights Management) DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of material on devices other the PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC (or other WMA recording equipment) and/or software.
  • Page 124 Additional information Title A collection of chapters on a the HDD/DVD disc. See also Chapter. Track Audio CDs and Video CDs use tracks to divide up the content of a disc. The DVD equivalent is called a chapter. See also Chapter. WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications General System ....HDD, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Video-CD, Super VCD, CD, CD-R/RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA) Power requirements ....220–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption DVR-420 .

  • Page 126: Supplied Accessories

    Control input ....... Mini jack DV input/output (DVR-520H/720H only) ... . 4 pin AV Connectors (21-pin connector assignment) AV connector input/output .
  • Page 127 Index Index Adjusting the picture quality 94–96 Audio DRC 96 Audio language 23, 43, 105 Audio settings 103–105 Auto language 105, 106 Auto Scan - see Automatic channel setup Automatic channel setup 25, 99 AV amplifier (connecting to) 19, 27 AV connector 12, 14–18, 98, 100, 102, 126 Bilingual audio 22, 29, 44, 46, 48, 103, 104, 116 Camcorder - see DV camcorder...
  • Page 128 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_A_En Printed in the UK <VRB1340-A>...

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