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Pioneer RCS-404H Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 RCS-606H SX-SW606 S-ST606 DVR-640H-AV RCS-505H SX-SW404 S-ST404 DVR-640H-AV RCS-404H SX-SW404 S-ST404 DVR-440H-AV Discover the benefits of registering your product online at (www.pioneer-eur.com) Operating Instructions Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer Speaker System DVD Recorder Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer Speaker System DVD Recorder...

  • Page 2: Operating Environment

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 3 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. If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Home theater sound setup (RCS-404H/RCS-505H) ......6 Standard surround setup ..... 6 Front surround setup .

  • Page 5: Speaker Setup Guide

    Speaker Setup Guide Chapter 2 Speaker Setup Guide Safety precautions when setting up When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers.

  • Page 6: Home Theater Sound Setup (Rcs-404H/Rcs-505H)

    Always use a chain or cord when stabilizing the speaker. • Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any losses or damage resulting from improper assembly, installation, insufficient strength of the installation materials, misuse, or natural disasters.

  • Page 7: Front Surround Setup

    Speaker Setup Guide Connect the speaker system. Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly. After connecting everything, place the speakers as shown in the diagram (left) for optimal surround sound. After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup (page 23) to complete your surround sound setup.

  • Page 8: Wall Mounting The Center Speaker

    Caution • If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the wall, consult a professional for advice. • Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or 5 mm damage that result from improper installation. 10 mm Additional notes on speaker placement •...
  • Page 9 • RCS-606H only: Do not attach the front, surround speakers and receiver subwoofer to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury. • RCS-404H/505H only: Do not attach the receiver subwoofer to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.

  • Page 10: Connecting Up

    75Ω LOOP ANTENNA AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL ANALOG (OPTICAL) AC IN AM loop antenna AV 1 (RGB) – TV AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) OUTPUT DIGITAL CONTROL ANTENNA COAXIAL G-LINK COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT Display cable DVD Recorder (DVR-640H-AV/ DVR-440H-AV)
  • Page 11 Note 1 • Keep antenna cables away from other cables, the display unit, receiver subwoofer and DVD recorder. • If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see Improving poor FM reception and Improving poor AM sound on page 29 or Connecting external antennas on page 34.
  • Page 12 Connecting up Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW404) CONTROL IN MCACC SETUP MIC CONTROL SPEAKERS SYSTEM CONNECTOR SUB WOOFER SURROUND USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT CENTER FRONT AC IN Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW606) CONTROL IN MCACC SETUP MIC CONTROL SPEAKERS SYSTEM CONNECTOR SUB WOOFER SURROUND USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT...
  • Page 13 Connection to any other amplifier may result in malfunction or fire. Connect the DVD recorder to your TV. • Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack to a video input on your TV.

  • Page 14: Using This System For Tv Audio

    Connecting up Using this system for TV audio If your TV has a stereo audio output you can connect it to this system and enjoy surround TV sound. CONTROL SPEAKERS SYSTEM CONNECTOR DVD/DVR 1 SUB WOOFER SURROUND USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT CENTER FRONT...

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Remote control Chapter 4 Remote control RECORDER RECEIVER SOUND HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN RETRIEVER PAUSE PLAY STOP STOP REC HELP INFO TOP MENU HOME MENU DISC GUIDE NAVIGATOR CHANNEL + BACK SKIP ENTER PAUSE LIVE TV RETURN CHANNEL – PREV NEXT VOLUME AUDIO...
  • Page 16 Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 32). SURROUND Use to select a Surround mode (page 25). SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer (page 37). ADVANCED Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode (page 26).

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control

    (or an external input). 26 JUKEBOX (page 113) Press to display the Jukebox screen of the DVD recorder, from where you can copy music to the HDD for playback. 27 TV CONTROL (page 136) After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

  • Page 18: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 5 Before you start Switching on The DVD recorder and receiver subwoofer have separate power switches. The power switch for the receiver subwoofer is located on the display unit. Remote control RECORDER RECEIVER SOUND HDD/DVD FM/AM...

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Below are some common operations and where to find them explained in this manual. Watching a DVD Remember that when using the remote to control the DVD recorder, you should point the remote towards the display unit, not the recorder itself. RECORDER RECEIVER...

  • Page 20: Speaker System

    SX-SW606 SX-SW404 S-ST606 S-ST404...
  • Page 21 Connecting external antennas ....34 Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display ..35 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays ..35 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display.

  • Page 22: Controls And Displays

    Use to adjust the volume. Display DTS F.SURR. Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 25). F.SURR. (RCS-404H/505H only) Lights when one of the Front Surround listening modes is selected (page 26). SURR. Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes is selected (page 26).

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting started Chapter 2 Getting started Important • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB. System demo setting Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this starts when you plug in for the first time). SURROUND ADVANCED AUDIO SUBTITLE...
  • Page 24 Getting started If the receiver subwoofer is off, press RECEIVER to turn the power on. Press MCACC. Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC. The volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones. •...

  • Page 25: Listening To Your System

    RCS-404H/RCS-505H only: If you set up the system for Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see Using Front Surround on page 26).

  • Page 26: Using Front Surround

    The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects. RCS-404H/RCS-505H only: If you set up the system for Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see Using Front Surround above).

  • Page 27: Using The Sound Retriever

    DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. • This feature is effective when used together with the Jukebox function of the DVD recorder. RECORDER RECEIVER SOUND HDD/DVD...

  • Page 28: Boosting The Bass Level

    Listening to your system Boosting the bass level There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source. Press SOUND. Use the buttons to select BASSMODE then press ENTER. Use the buttons to select the sound then press ENTER to confirm.

  • Page 29: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Chapter 4 Listening to the radio Important • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB. Listening to the radio The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don’t have to manually tune in every time you want to listen.

  • Page 30: Memorizing Stations

    Listening to the radio Memorizing stations You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time. Tune to an AM or FM radio station. For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary.

  • Page 31: Surround Sound Settings

    Surround sound settings Chapter 5 Surround sound settings Important • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB. Using the Setup menu From the Setup menu you can access all the surround sound settings of the system , including channel levels, speaker distances, dynamic range adjustment and dual mono audio playback.

  • Page 32: Dynamic Range Control

    Note 1 This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the DVD recorder—see Audio DRC on page 131. 2 This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the DVD recorder—see Switching audio channels on page 94.
  • Page 33 Surround sound settings When you’re done, press ENTER to exit test tone setup. • If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here.

  • Page 34: Other Connections

    Other connections Chapter 6 Other connections Important • When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cord to the wall socket. Connecting auxiliary components This system has optical-type digital inputs.

  • Page 35: Using This Unit With A Pioneer Plasma Display

    1 This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward. 2 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable.

  • Page 36: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma Display

    • The SR+ setting remains in effect even in standby. • The SR+ setting does not affect the FM/AM tuner function. Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Press SR+ on the remote. to select SR+ ON then press ENTER.

  • Page 37: Additional Information

    1 The display dims when the sleep timer is set, regardless of this setting. 2 The display dims when the sleep timer is set. The DVD recorder does not automatically switch off with the sleep timer. • DTS-CD – Use for playback of DTS-encoded CDs, but note that the beginning of regular CD tracks may be skipped.

  • Page 38: Installation And Maintenance

    If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. • If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

  • Page 39: Tuner

    • For operating the DVD recorder, make sure that the control cable and coaxial cable are connected. (page 10) • If the receiver subwoofer is connected to a Pioneer plasma display with an SR+ cable, check that the plasma display is switched on. Point the remote control at the plasma display in order to operate the receiver subwoofer.

  • Page 40: Glossary

    Additional information Glossary Dolby Digital A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by Dolby Laboratories that enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding. Dolby A matrix decoding technology developed by Pro Logic II Dolby Laboratories that expands any two-channel source audio, such as CDs and TV broadcasts, to a five-channel playback (left/center/right/left surround/right surround), resulting in a surround...
  • Page 41 Additional information S-ST606 Speaker system (Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker • Front/surround speakers Enclosure....Closed-box floorstanding type (magnetically shielded) System ....... . 2-way system Speakers: Woofer .
  • Page 42 DVD RECORDER DVR-640H-AV DVR-440H-AV...
  • Page 43 Section Three Contents 01 Before you start Disc / content format playback compatibility ..45 About the internal hard disk drive ....48 Symbols used in this manual.
  • Page 44 Section Three 13 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings......123 Initialize settings......123 Finalize settings .

  • Page 45: Before You Start

    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...

  • Page 46: Compressed Audio Compatibility

    Before you start Notes to table *1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 123) *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 123) *3 Erasable, but free space does not increase *4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use playlist editing *5 Must be compatible with DVD-R(VR) playback *6 Finalize using this recorder (may not playback in some units) (page 84)
  • Page 47 Before you start • 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;...

  • Page 48: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss. Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from HDD failure.

  • Page 49: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Before you start 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;...

  • Page 50: Connecting Up

    Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections AC IN AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector Audio/video output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a TV or other equipment with a SCART connector. The video output is switchable between video, S-video and RGB. See page AV1 Out on page 129 for how to set this up.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 and component video output. Using the S-video or component video output COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT...

  • Page 53: Connecting An External Decoder Box (1)

    Connecting up Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your TV. This enables you to watch discs. Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your cable box/satellite/digital...

  • Page 54: Connecting An External Decoder Box (2)

    Connecting up Connect the cable from the antenna/cable TV outlet to the antenna input on your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box. Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect your decoder to your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box. See the manual for your decoder box for more detailed instructions.

  • Page 55: Connecting Other Av Sources

    Connecting up Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Rear panel) Analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this recorder.

  • Page 56: Plugging In

    Connecting up 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 FAT- compatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it.

  • Page 57: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON DVR-640H-AV STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. HDD / DVD indicators Indicator lights blue when the hard disk (HDD) is selected;...

  • Page 58: Display

    Controls and displays Display Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused. Lights when copying. Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused. (page 79) Lights when a timer recording has been set. (Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but there isn’t a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.) NTSC...

  • Page 59: Getting Started

    Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator feature. This takes you through setting the clock, the internal TV tuner and the video output. If you’re using the recorder for the first time, we strongly recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder.

  • Page 60: Auto Clock Setting

    Getting started • Auto clock setting Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically. Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number that broadcasts a time signal, then move the cursor down to ‘Start’...

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Guide Plus+™ System

    Getting started Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system The GUIDE Plus+™ system is a free, interactive on- screen television programming guide. The system offers program listings for all major channels, one-touch recording, search by genre, recommendations according to your profile and more. For the GUIDE Plus+ system to function correctly, it is important that you set the language and country correctly in the Setup Navigator, and that you have...
  • Page 62 Getting started If the channel did not change, select No. The GUIDE Plus+ system will try other codes assigned to your external receiver. If none of the codes changes the channel successfully, tune your external receiver to the host channel for your country (refer to step 5 below) and leave it on overnight.
  • Page 63 Getting started You should see a grid filled with channel logos and TV listings information. Use the buttons to review the list. If you notice that there are channels missing, or that there are channels in the list that you don’t get, go to the Editor screen: •...

  • Page 64: Using The Guide Plus+™ Electronic Program Guide

    Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Chapter 5 Using the GUIDE Plus+ program guide The GUIDE Plus+ system ™ The GUIDE Plus+ system* is a free, interactive on- screen television programming guide. provides program listings for all major channels, one- touch recording, searching by genre, recommendations according to your profile and more.
  • Page 65 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide GUIDE Plus+ navigation The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons you’ll use to navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system. What it does Press to set or cancel One Button Recording. GUIDE Press to display the GUIDE Plus+ screen (also use to exit).

  • Page 66: Areas

    Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Channel logos are displayed to the left of program titles. Press the RED Action button (Unlock). The padlock icon above the video window becomes unlocked. It remains unlocked for the remainder of your current TV viewing session.
  • Page 67 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Searching You can search for programs by category, subcategory or by keyword (My Choice). Categories for searching include Movies (purple), Sport (green), Children (blue) and Others (teal). In some countries there is a further subcategory available called ‘Tip of the Day’.
  • Page 68 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide My TV Area The My TV Area allows you to set up a personal profile. You can define a profile by channels, themes and/or keywords. As soon as a personal profile has been set, the GUIDE Plus+ system continuously scans the TV listings for the next seven days.
  • Page 69 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Editing a scheduled recording You can edit any parameter in a scheduled recording, or delete it if you no longer require it. Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording. • If you only want to edit the recording quality, frequency, destination, timing or genre settings, skip to step 6 below.
  • Page 70 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Select from the various options for one-time, daily and weekly recordings. Press YELLOW Action button (Destination) to select the recording destination. Select from DVD, HDD or HDDr (Auto Replace Recording) • Auto Replace Recording is only available as an option with regular daily or weekly recordings.
  • Page 71 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Press the RED Action button (ShowView). Use the number buttons to enter a ShowView programming number. • If you live in an area not yet covered by the GUIDE Plus+ system you may also have to input a channel number.
  • Page 72 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Switching a channel on/off You can choose whether or not to display a channel in the Grid Area by switching the channel on or off in the Editor Area. Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar. Highlight the left channel tile of the channel you want to switch on or off.

  • Page 73: Guide Plus+ Faq And Troubleshooting

    Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Manual Host Channel setup The GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically identify your Host Channel as soon as the recorder is put into standby for the first time. See the table on page 62 for a list of all the European Host Channels.
  • Page 74 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide – Connections are wrong. See Connecting up on page 50 to double check everything. – The initial setup of GUIDE Plus+ was completed incorrectly. Try setting it up again (see Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™...

  • Page 75: Recording

    Note 1.Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information. • The maximum continuous recording time for one title is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc.

  • Page 76: About Hdd Recording

    Recording About HDD recording Recording to the internal hard disk drive (HDD) is very flexible; you have the full choice of recording quality options, including manual mode, and of course you can record, erase and re-record as many times as you like. The capacity of the hard disk drive means that you can store many hours of video on it, even using the higher quality recording modes.

  • Page 77: Using The Built-In Tv Tuner

    Recording Using the built-in TV tuner 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 • CHANNEL – SET UP /TUNE –...

  • Page 78: Basic Recording From The Tv

    Recording • EP (Extended Play) – Lower quality than LP, but gives about six hours of recording time on a DVD disc. • SLP (Super Long Play) – Lower quality than EP, but gives about eight hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

  • Page 79: Pause Live Tv

    Recording Pause Live TV The Pause Live TV feature lets you effectively pause a TV program you’re watching. When you’re ready to resume watching, just press the Play button. To use this feature the recorder must be connected to your TV using a SCART cable, and the AV Link setting (page 134) should be set to This Recorder Only.
  • Page 80 Recording • The timer indicator ( ) lights in the front panel display when the timer is active. If the indicator is blinking it means that (for a DVD timer recording) there is no disc loaded, or the disc loaded is not recordable (for an HDD timer recording it means that the HDD is not recordable).
  • Page 81 Recording Set the start time. ENTER The start date and time is displayed in the middle of the screen. • You can go back and reset the start time if you need to by pressing RETURN. ENTER Move the cursor to the recording end time on the grid.

  • Page 82: Timer Recording Faq

    Recording Timer recording FAQ Frequently Asked Questions • Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start recording! Check that the disc loaded or HDD is recordable, not locked (see Lock Disc on page 123), and that there are fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.

  • Page 83: Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    Recording • If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or stretched), adjust on the source component or your TV before recording. REC MODE Set the recording quality. • See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 77 for detailed information. HDD/DVD Select the HDD or DVD for recording.

  • Page 84: Playing Your Recordings On Other Dvd Players

    Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode and DVD+R discs. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Most players will not play VR mode DVD-R discs, although some DVD-ROM drives and DVD recorders may be able to (finalization might be necessary).

  • Page 85: Initializing Recordable Dvd Discs

    Video mode. Note 1.If a disc was previously finalized on an older DVD recorder, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize it for Video mode recording. DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode recordings out of the box;...

  • Page 86: Playback

    Playback Chapter 7 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 87 Playback 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, playback starts from the place last stopped. Press to stop playback. STOP You can resume playback from the same point by pressing PLAY.
  • Page 88 Playback 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 when PAUSE paused. Except WMA: Press to start scanning. Press again to increase the scanning speed.

  • Page 89: Playing Divx Video Files

    Playback Playing DivX video files The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files. Press to start playback. PLAY If RESUME is displayed on-screen, playback starts from the place last stopped. Playback of titles (DivX files) proceeds in alphabetical order.
  • Page 90 Playback Changing the display style of the Disc Navigator You can choose to display titles in the Disc Navigator in various different ways, sorted alphabetically, by recording date, by genre, and so on. You can also choose whether to display four or eight titles on the screen at the same time.

  • Page 91: Scanning Discs

    Playback Scanning discs A L L (except WMA) You can scan discs at various speeds, forwards or backward. During playback, start reverse or forward scanning. • The scanning speed is shown on-screen. Press repeatedly to change the scanning speed. There are four scanning speeds available when playing HDD video, a DVD or a DivX title.

  • Page 92: Search Mode

    Playback Search Mode A L L The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time folder/track number. ENTER Select ‘Search mode’ from the Play Mode menu, then choose a search option. The available search options depend on the type of disc. SET UP /TUNE –...

  • Page 93: Program Play

    Playback Program play HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 This feature lets you program the play order of titles/ chapters /folders/tracks on a disc or the HDD. ENTER Select ‘Program’ from the Play Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’. The Input/Edit Program screen varies according to the disc type.

  • Page 94: Switching Dvd And Divx Soundtracks

    Playback Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks DVD-Video DivX When playing a DVD disc or DivX title recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in different languages), you can switch the soundtrack during playback. Check the disc packaging for details of the soundtrack options.

  • Page 95: Displaying Disc Information On-Screen

    Playback Displaying disc information on- screen You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded or the HDD. DISPLAY • Display/change the on-screen information. • Press once to show the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity together. Press again to show the status of just the currently selected playback/ recording device (HDD or removable disc).

  • Page 96: Editing

    Editing Chapter 8 Editing Editing options The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types. Create (page 98) Play (page 98) Erase (page 98) Edit > Title Name (page 99) Edit > Set Thumbnail (page 100) Edit >...

  • Page 97: The Disc Navigator Screen

    Editing The Disc Navigator screen The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD-R/ -RW discs, DVD+R/+RW and DVD-RAM, as well as video content on the internal hard disk drive. Important •...
  • Page 98 Editing Create DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only Use this function to create a Play List and add titles to it. Before you can use this command, make sure that the Play List is switched on in the view options panel on the left.
  • Page 99 • You can also use the CLEAR button to delete characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name). • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set. ENTER Select ‘OK’...
  • Page 100 Highlight the title containing the section ENTER Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Erase Section’ from the ENTER HDD only: Select the type of edit. DVD RECORDER Please select the type of editing. Video Mode Compatible Editing is recommended for compatibility with high-speed copying.

  • Page 101: Chapter Edit

    Highlight the title you want to divide. ENTER Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Divide’ from the command menu panel. HDD only: Select the type of edit. DVD RECORDER Please select the type of editing. Video Mode Compatible Editing is recommended for compatibility with high-speed copying.
  • Page 102 Editing • Erase /Move – Erase or move chapters: Select the chapter you want to erase/move and press ENTER. Select whether you want to erase or move the chapter. Move command only: Select the destination for the chapter, and press ENTER. Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List) 19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP Rec.
  • Page 103 Editing Lock HDD DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM Original only You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited or erased accidently. If you do need to edit it, you can always unlock it later. Important •...
  • Page 104 Editing Combine DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only Use this function to combine two Play List titles into one. ENTER Highlight the title you want to combine. This title will remain in the same place after combining with another title. ENTER Select ‘Edit’...

  • Page 105: Frequently Asked Questions

    Editing Multi-Mode Multi-Mode allows you to select several titles, then select a command that will be applied to all of them. In this way you can select multiple titles and then erase them all at once, for example. ENTER Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the command menu panel.

  • Page 106: Copying And Backup

    Copying and backup Chapter 9 Copying and backup 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 107: Using Copy Lists

    Copying and backup • High-speed copying is used when copying from the HDD to DVD. Playback continues while copying. • Real-time copying is used when copying from DVD to the HDD. Playback restarts from the beginning of the title. Canceling One Touch Copy You can cancel a One Touch Copy once it’s started.
  • Page 108 Copying and backup Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu. HOME MENU ENTER Select ‘HDD If this is the first time to create a Copy List, skip to step 5 below. HDD DVD DVD/CD HDD Disc Back-up If there is already a Copy List stored in the recorder, choose whether to ‘Create New Copy List’...

  • Page 109: Copying From Dvd To Hdd

    – the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 148). • It may not be possible to copy from a DVD disc that was recorded on a different DVD recorder or a PC. Select a HDD DVD (Video Mode) 1 >...

  • Page 110: Recording Mode

    Copying and backup Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu. HOME MENU ENTER Select ‘DVD/CD ENTER Select a Copy List type. • Selecting Create New Copy List will erase any Copy List already stored in the recorder. ENTER Add titles to the Copy List (highlight a title and press ENTER to add).

  • Page 111: Using Disc Backup

    Copying and backup Using disc backup * See also Copyright on page 106. This feature offers a simple way to make a backup copy of a finalized Video mode disc or DVD+R/+RW. The data is copied first to the hard disk drive , then on to another recordable DVD disc.
  • Page 112 Copying and backup If you don’t need to keep the backup 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 113: Using The Jukebox

    Using the Jukebox Chapter 10 Using the Jukebox The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder’s HDD to store and playback music from up to 999 of your CDs. You can also transfer WMA/MP3 files stored on CD- R/-RW/-ROM or a USB device. Once on the HDD, you can name albums, assign them a genre, and set tracks that you don’t want to play to Jump.

  • Page 114: Editing Jukebox Albums

    Using the Jukebox ENTER Select what you want to play. The screen below shows CD albums stored on the HDD: Album name Jukebox Album1 Album2 By number Album3 Album4 Album5 All Genres Album6 Album7 Album8 Album1 The Planets/Mars-Venus-Mercury-Jup iter-Saturn-Uranus-Nep Total 12 1.14.58 Remain 60h30m Info for selected album...

  • Page 115: The Photoviewer (Dvr-640H-Av)

    The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV) Chapter 11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV) From the Photo Viewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD or CD- ROM/R/RW, or on a USB-equipped digital camera. can also import files and save them to the recorder’s HDD or a DVD-R/RW disc.

  • Page 116: Importing Files To The Hdd

    The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV) • To get back to the folder list, press RETURN (or when the leftmost thumbnail is highlighted). ENTER Select a thumbnail. • Use the buttons to display the previous/ next page of thumbnails. ENTER Select ‘Start Slideshow’ from the menu. •...

  • Page 117: Importing Files From A Usb Device

    The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV) ENTER Select ‘Copy to HDD’ from the menu. PhotoViewer CD/DVD File Chair No. 2 Date/Time 24/01/2006 10:00AM Size Start Slideshow 001. 12/12 TUE Copy all to HDD 002. 12/13 WED Copy to HDD 003. 12/14 THU Print 004.

  • Page 118: Copying Selected Files To A Dvd-R/-Rw

    The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV) Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW This feature allows you just to copy some of the files stored on HDD to a DVD. A slideshow of the files is also recorded on the disc as a Video mode title, making it possible to view the photos on other DVD players/recorders that may not be compatible with JPEG file playback.
  • Page 119 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV) ENTER Select ‘Erase’ or ‘Erase Folder’. PhotoViewer File Chair No. 2 Date/Time 24/01/2006 10:00AM Size 001. 12/12 TUE Start Slideshow Erase 002. 12/13 WED File Options Copy 003. 12/14 THU Print Rename File 004. 12/15 FRI Copy to DVD Lock 005.

  • Page 120: Printing Files

    The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV) ENTER Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’. ENTER Select ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder Contents’. PhotoViewer File Chair No. 2 Date/Time 24/01/2006 10:00AM 001. 12/12 TUE 002. 12/13 WED 003. 12/14 THU 004. 12/15 FRI 005. 12/16 SAT 006.

  • Page 121: The Photoviewer (Dvr-440H-Av)

    The PhotoViewer (DVR-440H-AV) Chapter 12 The PhotoViewer (DVR-440H-AV) From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on a CD-ROM/R/RW. Locating JPEG picture files Select ‘PhotoViewer’ from the Home HOME MENU Menu. ENTER Select the folder containing the files you want to view.
  • Page 122 The PhotoViewer (DVR-440H-AV) Zooming an image During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can also move the area of the picture displayed. Press during the slideshow to zoom the ENTER picture.

  • Page 123: The Disc Setup Menu

    The Disc Setup menu Chapter 13 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is accessed from the Home menu: Basic settings Input Disc Name DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM...

  • Page 124: Finalize Settings

    A progress bar indicates how long there is left to go. Initialize HDD 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 can initialize the HDD to fix the problem.

  • Page 125: The Video Adjust Menu

    The Video Adjust menu Chapter 14 The Video Adjust menu Using the Video 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 126: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback

    The Video Adjust menu • Hue – Adjusts overall balance between red and green. • Chroma Level – Adjusts how rich the colours appear. ENTER Adjust the currently selected setting. Press to exit. HOME MENU You can now use the preset for any other input or the built-in TV tuner.
  • Page 127 The Video Adjust menu Use the 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 128: The Initial Setup Menu

    The Initial Setup menu Chapter 15 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. Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback and recording these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup menu.
  • Page 129 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Tuner Auto Channel Auto Scan Setting Download from Manual CH Setting Next Screen Channel Swapping Next Screen Video In/Out Input Colour Next Screen System See also About the input colour system on page 135 for more information on this setting. Component Video Interlace •...
  • Page 130 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options If you choose a setting that is incompatible with your TV you may not be able to see any picture at all. In this case either switch off and reconnect using the supplied video cable, or reset the recorder (see Resetting the recorder on page 148). The Component Video Out setting (See Component Video Out above) has no effect when AV1 Out is set to RGB.
  • Page 131 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital • Dolby Digital DTS Out On • 96 kHz PCM Out 96 kHz 48 kHz • Convert 96 kHz digital audio sources to 48 kHz output. Use if your connected 96 kHz MPEG Out MPEG...
  • Page 132 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options DVD Menu w/Subtitle Language Language • English available languages Choose from the displayed languages to set the default language for DVD-Video Other Discs do not necessarily have menus in your selected menu language. Subtitle Display On •...
  • Page 133 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options HDD Recording Video Mode Off Format Video Mode On • Recordings made to the HDD are compatible with Video mode recordings. This When Video Mode On is used, you must select the audio channel you want to record when recording a bilingual broadcast. On the Video Mode Off setting, both channels will be recorded and you can switch between them on playback.
  • Page 134 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Front Panel Display On • Remote Control Recorder 1–3 (default: Recorder 1) Mode AV. Link This Recorder Only • Pass Through When set to Pass Through, make sure to set Power Save (page 128) to Off. Registration Code Use to display the recorder’s DivX registration code.

  • Page 135: Selecting Other Languages For Language Options

    The Initial Setup menu About the input colour system The available options of the Input Colour System setting depend on the Input Line System setting. The table below shows the different options available. Input Line Built-in tuner External input System 625 System Auto Auto...

  • Page 136: Additional Information

    Additional information Chapter 16 Additional information Setting up the remote to control your You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table on the following page.

  • Page 137: Tv Preset Code List

    YOKO 607, 642, 646 SABA 631, 636, 642, 651 ZENITH 603, 620 SAISHO 639, 644, 646 PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, 636, 642, 651 SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643 SAMBERS 649 SAMSUNG 607, 638, 644, 646 SANYO 635, 645, 648, 621, 614...

  • Page 138: Minimum Copying Times

    Additional information Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video. Please note that not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying. compatibility. DVD-R / 1 x mode DVD-RW / 1 x SEP 10 h 6 mins.

  • Page 139: Manual Recording Modes

    Additional information Manual recording modes The table below shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. Video mode Off (HDD) VR mode (DVD) Level Resolution MN 1...

  • Page 140: 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 141 Additional information Problem Remedy The picture from the • If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected, you cannot connect external input is distorted via this recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV. The picture is distorted •...
  • Page 142 Additional information Problem Can’t use One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) Can’t use One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) The picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working A device connected via USB does to function. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

  • Page 143: 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. If the error persists, use a new disc.
  • Page 144 Additional information Message • Please perform HDD optimization. This can be done using Disc Setup. • The HDD has not been sufficiently opti- mized. Please optimize again. • This channel’s TV system is different from the recorder’s setting. • Recording failed due to a TV system mismatch.

  • Page 145: About Dv

    Additional information About DV DVR-640H-AV only: Using DV, also known as i.LINK or IEEE 1394-1995, you can connect a DV camcorder to this recorder using a DV cable for input of audio, video, data and control signals. “i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks. •...

  • Page 146: Language Code List

    Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chinese (zh), 2608 Dutch (nl), 1412 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Swedish (sv), 1922 Russian (ru), 1821 Korean (ko), 1115 Greek (el), 0512...

  • Page 147: Handling Discs

    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 are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.

  • Page 148: 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 recorder may be exposed to smoke or steam.
  • Page 149 Additional information DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM Fine (XP) ........Approx. 1 h Standard Play (SP) .

  • Page 150: Supplied Accessories

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This product includes FontAvenue by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation. AV1(RGB)-TV / AV2(INPUT 1) ® fonts licenced All rights reserved .
  • Page 152 253 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 <AREXXXX-A>...

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