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- Page 1 DVR-940HX-S DVR-545HX-S Discover the benefits of registering your product online at (www.pioneer-eur.com) Operating Instructions DVD RECORDER www.pioneer.co.uk ® ®...
- 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. IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...
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Page 3: Operating Environment
Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Connecting the optional external HDD (DVR-940HX-S only) ....27 Plugging in ..... . . 27 03 Controls and displays Front panel . - Page 5 Setting up the remote to control your TV (DVR-940HX-S) ....153 Minimum copying times... . 154 Manual recording modes .
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Page 6: Before You Start
• Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( , ) inside the compartment. • DVR-940HX-S: • DVR-545HX-S: Important Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: •... -
Page 7: Using The Remote Control
Before you start Using the remote control Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor. - Page 8 Before you start DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can play and record all the currently popular DVD disc types, as well as providing HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between the different disc types. Marks used in this manual Logos...
- Page 9 Before you start Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs DVD-R DL (Dual-Layer) and DVD+R DL (Double-Layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a single side, giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of a conventional single-layer disc. This unit can record to both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs.
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Page 10: Compressed Audio Compatibility
Before you start Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, USB. • Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) • Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz • Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps or higher recommended) •... - Page 11 Before you start DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. ® DivX VOD content DivX In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this recorder, you first need to register the recorder with your DivX VOD content provider.
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Page 12: About The Internal/External Hard Disk
Before you start “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. The Digital Video Broadcasting Project, or DVB for short, is a set of open standards for digital broadcasting, covering terrestrial, cable and satellite broadcasts. Based around the MPEG-2 coding system, these open standards ensure that compliant systems are able to work together,... -
Page 13: Symbols Used In This Manual
DVD recorder (even of the same type), it will need to be re-initialized before use. If your DVD recorder develops a fault and requires repair, the external HDD may need to be re-initialized after reconnecting it. All recorded data (including protected titles) on the external HDD is erased if it is re- initialized. -
Page 14: Connecting Up Rear Panel Connections
TV or AV amplifier/receiver. 12 INPUT 3 Stereo analog audio, video and S-video inputs for connection to a VCR or other source component. ® to control an ANTENNA (DIGITAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL COMMON INTERFACE DVR-940HX-S... -
Page 15: Front Panel Connections
Front panel connections On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. EXT. HDD DV IN 14 EXT. HDD (DVR-940HX-S only) Port for connecting the optional external HDD. 15 USB port (Type B) USB port for connecting a PictBridge- compatible printer. -
Page 16: Connecting A Tv Antenna
Connecting up Connecting a TV antenna This recorder has separate built-in TV tuners for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analog TV broadcasts. If you are ready to receive digital broadcasts now, use the longer of the supplied RF antenna cables to connect the output of your antenna to the ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN connector. -
Page 17: Easy Connections
• If you want to incorporate a VCR in your setup, connect it before the recorder (i.e., between the antenna wall outlet and the antenna input on the recorder). DVR-940HX-S Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector on DIGITAL... -
Page 18: 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 supplied audio/video cable AUDIO INPUT... -
Page 19: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite
Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver If you have a cable box or satellite receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on the following page. If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the next page. - Page 20 Connecting up Plug the supplied G-LINK™ cable to the G-LINK™ jack. This enables you to control the tuner in the external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+ system. Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINK™ cable so that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite receiver will pick up the control signals (see diagram).
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Page 21: 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. See the previous page for how to connect the G-LINK™ cable. Important •... -
Page 22: 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 analog TV tuner. -
Page 23: 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 coaxial output. In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection for compatibility with all discs and sources. -
Page 24: Connecting Using Hdmi
2 The pixel resolution of this recorder’s HDMI video output is (according to TV format): NTSC (720 x 480i/p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i, DVR-940HX-S only: 1920 x 1080p) and PAL (720 x 576i/p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i, DVR-940HX-S only: 1920 x 1080p). -
Page 25: Connecting Other Av Sources
• You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection. • The front panel connections make convenient connections for a camcorder input. – INPUT ONE TOUCH PAUSE HELP A.TV/D.TV SELECT COPY LIVE TV DVR-940HX-S AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (Front panel) AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT... -
Page 26: Connecting A Usb Device
D.TV DivX PLTV EXT. HDD STANDBY/ON DV IN DVR-940HX-S DV camcorder • Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder. Connecting a USB device... -
Page 27: Connecting The Optional External Hdd
Connecting up Connecting the optional external HDD (DVR-940HX-S only) • For information on which external HDDs can be used with this recorder, please refer to the Pioneer Web site. (www.pioneer-eur.com) • See also Using the external HDD on page 13. -
Page 28: Controls And Displays
HDMI (HDCP) compatible component. COPY Light during copying. OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: When an external HDD is connected, press to switch between HDD1 (internal), HDD2 (external) and DVD. HDD/DVD OPEN/CLOSE HDD1 HDD2 A.TV D.TV... - Page 29 Controls and displays (STOP REC) Press to stop recording. Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in 30 minute blocks. 13 Front panel inputs See Front panel connections on page 15 for more information on these. 14 HELP Press for help on how to use the current GUI screen.
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Page 30: Display
VPS/PDC-enabled timer recording. Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: If the timer is set to record to the external HDD, but the external HDD is not recordable, the timer indicator does not blink to warn of this. Recording quality indicators (page 72) Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (best quality). -
Page 31: Remote Control (Dvr-940Hx-S)
Controls and displays Remote control (DVR-940HX-S) STANDBY/ON HDD/DVD PREV PAUSE STOP NEXT PLAY HELP INFO TOP MENU HOME MENU DISC GUIDE NAVIGATOR CHANNEL CM BACK ENTER – CHANNEL CM SKIP A.TV/D.TV RETURN/EXIT ONE TOUCH PAUSE TIMER LIVE TV REC MODE... - Page 32 Controls and displays A.TV / D.TV Press to switch between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The A.TV and D.TV indicators on the front panel show which is selected. Colour buttons (RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE) Use when an EPG screen is displayed or when tuned to a data channel of a digital broadcast.
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Page 33: Remote Control (Dvr-545Hx-S)
Controls and displays 21 MENU (page 83) Press to display the disc menu if a DVD- Video, finalized DVD-R/-RW or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded. ® When in the GUIDE Plus+ system, use to jump directly to the Menu bar. 22 DISPLAY (page 93) Displays/changes the on-screen information displays. - Page 34 Controls and displays CM BACK (commercial back) Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward through the audio or video playing. CM SKIP (commercial skip) Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward through the audio or video playing. PAUSE Press to pause playback or recording. Recording controls (page 73) Press to start recording.
- Page 35 Controls and displays 11 HDD/DVD (page 73) Press to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for recording and playback. 12 INFO While watching D.TV, press to display the information banner. Press to see additional information for the highlighted item in the EPG. 13 HOME MENU Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can navigate all the functions of...
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Page 36: 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. - Page 37 Getting started • The country setting will apply to both the digital and analog TV tuners. • The clock will also be set automatically here if D.TV channels are found. • If no new channels were found a message appears asking if you want to scan again.
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Page 38: Time Zone
Getting started • Manual clock setting If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually. Use the buttons to set your time zone. You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative to GMT. -
Page 39: For Users Receiving Digital Broadcast
• If there are blank channels with no station, you can set these to skip using the manual channel setting. See Manual CH Setting on page 140. • DVR-940HX-S: A connected external HDD cannot be initialized from the Setup Navigator—please refer to Initialize HDD on page 132. -
Page 40: Setting Up The Guide Plus+® System
Getting started Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system This section is only applicable if you chose to use the GUIDE Plus+ system as the EPG type in step 10 of the Setup Navigator above. ® The GUIDE Plus+ system is a free, interactive on-screen television programming guide. - Page 41 Getting started ENTER Enter your postal code. The system uses your postal code to identify which TV listings data is correct for the area in which you live, so it is important that you enter it correctly. If you are using an external receiver (such as a satellite receiver) with the supplied G-LINK cable, complete this step, otherwise jump to step 5 below.
- Page 42 Getting started Follow A, B or C below depending on your setup: A If you are not using an external receiver, this recorder will automatically scan all channels for the host channel: • Leave the recorder in standby overnight (do not leave it switched on). B If you are using an external receiver, you need to identify the host channel from the table below:...
- Page 43 Getting started Checking the downloaded data the following day Display the GUIDE Plus+ screen. GUIDE 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: •...
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Page 44: Using The Guide Plus+ Electronic Program Guide
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide Chapter 5 Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic program guide This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to GUIDE Plus+. The GUIDE Plus+ system ®... -
Page 45: Using The Guide Plus+ System
YELLOW, BLUE functionality depending on the Area. MENU Press to jump directly to the Menu bar. Press to go directly to the DVR-940HX-S: TIMER REC Schedule area. DVR-545HX-S: SHIFT + RED INFO Press to display extended information for the current program. - Page 46 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide One-Button-Record The RED Action button (Record) is visible anytime you can highlight a program title, including from the Grid, after a search, or in your recommendations in the My TV area. The program name, date, channel, recording start and end times are all set automatically when you set a timer recording using One- Button-Record.
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Page 47: Areas
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide Channel mosaic screen You can switch the display style of channels in the Grid Area, Schedule Area or My TV Area from a list to a mosaic of channel icons by pressing the YELLOW Action button. Select the channel icon you want using the cursor buttons, then press ENTER... - Page 48 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide The Search Area From the Search Area you can: • Search by category • Search by subcategory • Search by keyword • Read program synopsis • Tune to a program that’s currently showing •...
- Page 49 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide When you’re finished, press the GREEN Action button to exit and continue. Start the keyword search. ENTER • You can delete or edit keywords using the RED and GREEN Action buttons. • When you have set more than two keywords, an All subcategory automatically appears which allows you to search for all your keywords.
- Page 50 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide To add a theme to your profile, highlight ‘Themes’ and press the YELLOW Action button. Select a theme from the Search Area categories and press ENTER step to add up to four categories. To add a keyword to your profile, highlight ‘Keywords’...
- Page 51 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide Use the cursor and number buttons to edit the recording date, start time, end time and channel. Use the buttons or the number buttons to edit. Press the GREEN Action button to go to continue, or the RED Action button to go back.
- Page 52 Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: If an external HDD (HDD2) is connected, this can also be selected. 2 • For a DVD timer recording, if Optimized Rec (see Optimized Rec on page 145) is set to On (and VPS/PDC is off), the recorder will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on the disc. If the recording will not fit onto the disc even on MN1 recording quality then the Recovery Recording feature will automatically make the recording to the HDD instead.
- Page 53 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide Deleting a scheduled recording Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording. Press the RED Action button (Delete). The scheduled event is deleted. ® Setting a VIDEO Plus+ recording Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar. Press the RED Action button (VIDEO Plus+).
- Page 54 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide Setting a manual recording Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar. Press the GREEN Action button (Manual). Use the number and buttons to enter the recording date, then press the GREEN Action button (Next). In the same way, enter the recording start time, followed by the GREEN Action button (Next) to confirm.
- Page 55 During high-speed copying, the recording destination may also be changed automatically. Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: Auto Replace Recording is always to the internal HDD (HDD1). This recorder is compatible with VPS (Video Programming System) and PDC (Program Delivery Control) systems used by many...
- Page 56 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide • VPS/PDC works only with analog stations; it does not work with digital TV stations. • VPS/PDC may not work with all broadcast stations in your country/area. Check with the stations for compatibility. •...
- Page 57 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide 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 130), and that there are fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.
- Page 58 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide Changing the source and program number Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar. Name BBC1 BBC2 BBC3 ITV2 UKGOL Highlight the right channel tile of the channel you want to make a change to. Press the RED Action button to change the channel source, or the GREEN Action button to enter a program...
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Page 59: 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 42 for a list of all the European Host Channels. - Page 60 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide host channel and leave it on overnight. Switch this recorder into standby. The next morning, please perform the GUIDE Plus+ setup again to see if your external receiver can now be controlled. – The external receiver that you use is currently not supported.
- Page 61 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide • I used the One-Button-Record feature (red Action button) to set a recording, but I recorded the wrong channel. If the channel to be recorded is received via the external receiver first make sure that the external receiver was left switched on.
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Page 62: Using The Digital Electronic Program Guide
Using the digital electronic program guide Chapter 6 Using the digital electronic program guide This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to Digital EPG. The Digital EPG system The Digital EPG shows a table of scheduled digital TV programs and detailed information... -
Page 63: Using The Digital Epg
Using the digital electronic program guide Program information D007 Channel number Station name Program title Appear when other programs have been scheduled for the same period Program schedule Program genre Using the Digital EPG Using the Digital EPG you can check the schedule of digital TV programs, view information about desired programs, and/or select programs. -
Page 64: Setting Timer Programs
Using the digital electronic program guide Setting timer programs Using the Digital EPG, it’s easy to set digital TV programs for recording. Press to display the Digital EPG GUIDE screen. ENTER Select a program. • Select a program currently on-air: press ENTER to close the Digital EPG screen watch the channel immediately, or press RED to set the program for recording... - Page 65 Using the digital electronic program guide EPG Search Press YELLOW when the EPG screen (Program List, Detailed information or Search Result) is displayed. In the ‘Date’ field select a date (within one week) to search in. Date Sun.12.Sep Time 12:00 Genre Select 0/16...
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Page 66: Recording About Dvd Recording
Recording Chapter 7 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVD- RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be initialized for Video mode or VR mode recording. Each has its advantages, and it depends on what you want to do with the recording which mode you choose. -
Page 67: About Hdd Recording
Note 1 DVR-940HX-S only: The same limits apply to the external HDD. 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 68: Recorded Audio
Recording Recorded audio In all except the LPCM mode, sound is recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format (only Dolby Digital 2.0 can be recorded; Dolby Digital 5.1 recording is not possible). When set to LPCM, sound is recorded in high quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format. -
Page 69: Using The Built-In A.tv And D.tv Tuners
There are a number of ways to select analog and digital TV channels. Note that you can’t change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording standby. CHANNEL – Smart Jog • DVR-940HX-S: CHANNEL PREV NEXT CHANNEL +/– • DVR-545HX-S: CHANNEL buttons •... - Page 70 • DVR-940HX-S: • DVR-545HX-S: Press to start the MHEG application. • You can also use any of the colour buttons. • Press TEXT (DVR-940HX-S) or SHIFT + DISPLAY/TEXT (DVR-545HX-S) to quit the MHEG application. AUDIO SHIFT AUDIO SUBTITLE SHIFT...
- Page 71 Recording Changing A.TV audio channels You can change the audio channel of the broadcast or external input signal. AUDIO • DVR-940HX-S: SHIFT AUDIO • DVR-545HX-S: Press to change the audio type. The current audio channel is displayed on- screen. • If the NICAM audio setting (see NICAM...
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Page 72: Setting The Picture Quality/Recording
When recording to DVD+R/+RW, SLP is the longest recording time available. If you select SEP or MN1 to MN3, the recording mode will automatically revert to SLP. REC MODE • DVR-940HX-S: SHIFT • DVR-545HX-S: Press repeatedly to select the recording quality. -
Page 73: Basic Recording From The Tv
A.TV Channel preset Note 1 DVR-940HX-S only: If the external HDD is connected and available for recording, you can select it here. • While the recorder is stopped, you can also use the number buttons on the remote to select the channel (For channel 24, press 2, 4 then ENTER). - Page 74 Recording Start recording. If you want to set a recording end time, press REC button repeatedly. The recording time increases in 30 minute increments, up to a maximum of six hours. The time the recording will end is shown on-screen and in the front panel display.
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Page 75: 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 PLAY button. Setting up for Pause Live TV You can use the Pause Live TV feature with an AV Link-compatible TV connected using a SCART cable (see TV tuner setup for Pause Live TV below), or using this recorder’s... - Page 76 Recording Using Pause Live TV PAUSE LIVE TV Start recording the current TV channel. Recording continues with playback paused. • Note that it may take up to 10 seconds for recording to start. Press to start playback. You can also use the scan buttons ( ), pause ( PAUSE) and stop ( STOP)—all without affecting the recording.
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Page 77: Simultaneous Recording And Playback (Chase Play)
Recording Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play) Chase Play allows you to watch a recording that is still in progress from the start, without having to wait until the recording has finished (i.e., playback is ‘chasing’ the recording). In fact, you’re not just limited to watching the recording in progress. -
Page 78: Recording From An External Component
1 This cannot be selected if AV2/L1 In is set to Decoder (see AV2/L1 In on page 142). HDD/DVD recording. • If you have the DVR-940HX-S with a connected external HDD, you can also select the external HDD for recording. - Page 79 DVD+R/+RW) is selected on any DVD player. Finalize • 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.
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Page 80: Initializing Recordable Dvd Discs
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. Important • Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc will erase everything recorded on it. -
Page 81: Playback
• For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see The PhotoViewer on page 122. Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: If the external HDD is connected and available for playing, you can select it here. Basic playback A L L This section shows you how to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of video from the... - Page 82 Playback Start playback. • If you’re playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc menu may appear when you start playback. Use the buttons and ENTER to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus. •...
- Page 83 Playback DVR-940HX-S: Turn the Smart DVR-940HX-S: Jog counter-clockwise for back- CHANNEL ward skip; turn clockwise for – CHANNEL forward skip. DVR-545HX-S: DVR-545HX-S with DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM only: (Commercial back/skip) Press to skip back- BACK SKIP ward/forward progressively up to a maximum of ten minutes forward or three minutes back.
- Page 84 Noise will be output through the analog outputs. Also make sure that STEREO is selected using the AUDIO (DVR-940HX-S) or SHIFT + 4 (DVR-545HX-S) button (see Switching audio channels on page 92). 2 When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search, repeat and program play are not avail- able.
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Page 85: Playing Divx Video Files
While a PBC menu screen is displayed, use to select num- ENTER bered menu items. DVR-940HX-S: Video CD in non-PBC mode only: DVR-940HX-S: Turn the Smart CHANNEL Jog counter-clockwise for back- – CHANNEL ward skip; turn clockwise for DVR-545HX-S: forward skip. -
Page 86: Using The Disc Navigator To Browse The Contents Of A Disc
Set Thumbnail on page 102. Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: If the external HDD is connected and available for playing, you can select it here. • For HDD recordings, you should be able to see a thumbnail title digest. If it doesn’t display, set Set Preview to... -
Page 87: Scanning Discs
Playback ENTER Choose a view option, then press ENTER. The title list display is updated according to the new display preferences. Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX DVD-Video Display the Home Menu. HOME MENU ENTER Select ‘Disc Navigator’. -
Page 88: Playing In Slow Motion
Playback Playing in slow motion DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX You can play video at various slow motion speeds. DVDs and video on the HDD can be played in slow motion in either direction, while Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles can only be played forwards in slow motion. -
Page 89: 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 or by title/chapter/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. -
Page 90: Repeat Play
Playback Repeat play A L L There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded, or if you’re using the HDD for playback. It’s also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Program play below). -
Page 91: Displaying And Switching Subtitles
The current subtitle language is shown on- screen and in the front panel display. • To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE (DVR-940HX-S) or SHIFT + 5 (DVR-545HX-S) then CLEAR. Note 1 • Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to access. -
Page 92: Switching Audio Channels
Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With these discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as well as individual channels in each. AUDIO • DVR-940HX-S: SHIFT • DVR-545HX-S: Press repeatedly to display/switch the audio channel. The audio channel(s) currently playing are indicated on-screen. -
Page 93: 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 94: Playing And Recording From A Dv Camcorder
STOP REC to finish recording. If there is no signal from the device Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: If the external HDD is connected (HDD2), this can also be selected. connected to the DV jack, or the signal is copy-protected, recording will pause. It will automatically restart once there is a recordable signal. - Page 95 • Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the buttons. Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: It is not possible to select the external HDD (HDD2). ENTER Select ‘Start Rec’. Control with these buttons • You can pause or stop the recording by selecting Pause Rec or Stop Rec from the on-screen display.
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Page 96: Dv Video Setting
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Frequently Asked Questions • I can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder! Check that the DV cable is properly connected. Also make sure that what you’re trying to record is not copy- protected. -
Page 97: Editing
Editing Chapter 10 Editing Editing options The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types. Create (page 99) Play (page 99) Erase (page 100) Edit > Title Name (page 100) Edit > Set Thumbnail (page 102) Edit >... -
Page 98: The Disc Navigator Screen
Remain Available 30h30m recording time Title thumbnail Title information Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: If the external HDD is connected and available for editing, you can select it here. • menu panel. Use the buttons to navigate the menus. PREV • display the previous/next page if there are more titles than can be displayed. -
Page 99: Editing Accuracy
Editing Editing accuracy Some editing commands ask you whether you want to keep Video mode compatibility or frame accuracy (Video Mode Compatible Editing or Frame Accurate Editing). Frame accurate editing is very precise. The edit point is accurate to the exact frame you choose. - Page 100 Editing Erase DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Use this function to erase unwanted titles. When you erase titles from the HDD or Original titles from a VR mode DVD-RW, the available recording space increases accordingly. Erasing a title from a Video mode DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc increases the available recording time only if it is the last title on the disc.
- Page 101 Editing • Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower-case, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( NEXT). • You can also use the CLEAR button to delete characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name).
- Page 102 ENTER to set. Set Thumbnail (HDD) Exit Exit You can also use the chapter and time search features (press the YELLOW button (DVR-940HX-S) or SHIFT + 9 (DVR-545HX-S)), CM SKIP and and the buttons/Smart Jog. Edit screen. Erase Section...
- Page 103 Press to divide the title at the ENTER current playback position. ENTER to cancel. Highlight the title you want Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Divide’ from DVD RECORDER Video Mode Compatible Editing Frame Accurate Editing 23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP Rec. time 2h00m 10–1 00.00.09.15...
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Page 104: Chapter Edit
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Chapter Edit’ from the command menu panel. 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. Video Mode Compatible Editing Frame Accurate Editing •... - Page 105 Editing Set Genre Use this command to assign a genre to a title. Highlight the title you want to assign a genre to. ENTER Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Genre’ from the command menu panel. Disc Navigator (HDD) 23:00 FRI 3/12 11/29 7:00PM Play...
- Page 106 Editing Move DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Play List titles. Highlight the title you want to move. ENTER Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Move’ from the command menu panel. Disc Navigator (DVD) 11/29 MON 7:00PM 11/29 MON 7:00PM 11/29Mon 7:00PM...
- Page 107 Editing ENTER Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel. OK to combine titles 1 and 3 ? Genre Name Use this command to rename one of the five user-definable genres (Free 1 to Free 5). ENTER Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panel.
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Page 108: Frequently Asked Questions
Editing ENTER Select titles from the title list. Selected titles are marked with a ENTER Select the command that you want applied to all the marked titles. For example, select Erase to erase all the marked titles. Disc Navigator (HDD) Multi-Mode 23:00 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP... -
Page 109: Copying And Backup
Copying and backup Chapter 11 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 110: One Touch Copy
Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: Copying to the external HDD (HDD2) is not possible. 2 In manual recording mode these equate to MN1 to MN15 (Video Mode Off) or MN1 to MN8 (Video Mode On). Canceling One Touch Copy You can cancel a One Touch Copy once it’s... -
Page 111: Using Copy Lists
• If some part of the title being copied is copy-protected, copying will start, but the copy-protected portions will not be copied. • DVR-940HX-S: Copying to the external HDD (HDD2) is not possible. Using Copy Lists * See also Copyright on page 109. - Page 112 Copying and backup ENTER Select ‘HDD • DVR-940HX-S: If an external HDD is connected, select HDD next screen to select the internal HDD to copy from. DVD/CD Disc Back-up • If this is the first time to create a Copy List, skip to step 5 below.
- Page 113 Copying and backup Press to display the command menu panel. The Command Menu panel Copy DVD (Video mode) Select Title 1 > 2 > 3 WED 29/03 20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP MON 27/03 21:00 Mon 27/03 Pr 4 SP S A T 25/03 23:00 S a t 25/03 Pr 9 SP THU 23/03 22:00 Thu 23/03...
- Page 114 Copying and backup ENTER Select ‘Next’ to proceed. Copy DVD (Video mode) Title Edit 1 > 2 > 3 20:00 Wed 29/03 Pr 2 20:00 Wed 22/03 Pr 2 20:00 Wed29/03 Copy List Total Current DVD Remain There are several options available from the next screen: •...
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Page 115: Copying Between Internal And External Hdds (Dvr-940Hx-S)
• It may not be possible to copy from a DVD disc that was recorded on a different DVD recorder or a PC. • DVR-940HX-S: copying to the external HDD (HDD2) is not possible. Select ‘Copy’ from the Home HOME MENU Menu. -
Page 116: Recording Mode
Copying and backup ENTER Add titles to the Copy List (highlight a title and press ENTER to add). Titles you’ve added to the Copy List are highlighted in pink. ENTER Select ‘Next’ from the command menu panel to proceed to the title edit screen. -
Page 117: Using Disc Backup
Copying and backup Bilingual Select the title containing the audio you want to change. ENTER Select ‘Bilingual’ from the command menu panel. ENTER Select a bilingual audio option. Using disc backup * See also Copyright on page 109. This feature offers a simple way to make a backup copy of a finalized Video mode disc or DVD+R/+RW. - Page 118 Copying and backup • If you backup a DVD-R disc to DVD-RW, you cannot undo the finalization later. • Actual recordable capacity of discs vary so there may be cases where the contents of the disc you’re backing-up will not fit on to a particular blank disc. If this happens, please try another brand of disc.
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Page 119: Using The Jukebox
Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: You cannot use the external HDD to store music for the Jukebox. 2 The recorder can copy up to 999 CDs; a CD can contain up to 99 tracks. The recorded audio format is 256 kbps Dolby Digital. -
Page 120: Copying Files From A Usb Device
Jump, press enter the track list then select a track to play. • DVR-940HX-S: Press ANGLE to change the page. • DVR-545HX-S: Press SHIFT + SUBTITLE or SHIFT + ANGLE to change the page. -
Page 121: Editing Jukebox Albums
Using the Jukebox Changing the album view From the album list, display the view options menu panel. ENTER Select a view option. Jukebox 12/1 Album1 Sort order Album2 By number By number New First By favorite Album3 By album Genre Album4 All Genres Album5... -
Page 122: The Photoviewer
HDD. Note 1 DVR-940HX-S: You cannot use the external HDD to store photos for the PhotoViewer. 2 Up to 999 files or 99 folders are viewable, but if there are more files/folders than this on the disc or connected USB camera it is still possible to view them all using the Reload function (see Reloading files from a disc or USB device on page 123). -
Page 123: Playing A Slideshow
The PhotoViewer Playing a slideshow ENTER Select a folder from the folder list. The first nine images from the selected folder are displayed as thumbnails in the main part of the screen. • The larger the file size, the longer it takes the recorder to load the file. -
Page 124: Importing Files To The Hdd
You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow so you can always view pictures the right way up, whichever way they were taken. ANGLE • DVR-940HX-S: SHIFT • DVR-545HX-S: Press during the slideshow to rotate the displayed picture clockwise by 90º. -
Page 125: Importing Files From A Usb Device
The PhotoViewer Selecting multiple files or folders The Multi-Mode allows you to select multiple folders/files at once for importing or editing. ENTER Select the folder containing the files you want to import. ENTER Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the menu. PhotoViewer Folder 12/13 WED File selection 001. -
Page 126: Copying Selected Files To A Dvd-R/-Rw
The PhotoViewer 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 127 The PhotoViewer Erasing a file or folder ENTER Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to erase. • To erase multiple folders, use the Multi- Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 125. • Erasing a folder will erase all the files contained in it.
- Page 128 The PhotoViewer ENTER Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel. • Copying to the HDD will not work if there is insufficient space on the HDD; if there are already the maximum number of files and/or folders on the HDD. Naming files and folders Select the file or folder you want to rename.
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Page 129: Printing Files
The PhotoViewer Printing files Connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer to the USB port will enable you to print out picture files stored on the HDD, or directly from a digital camera. Make sure that the printer (and your digital camera if you are using that as a source) is connected to the recorder before starting. -
Page 130: The Disc Setup Menu
The Disc Setup menu Chapter 14 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 131: Initialize Settings
The Disc Setup menu Initialize settings DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM You can initialize a recordable DVD-R/-RW disc for either VR mode or Video mode recording. The first time you load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be automatically initialized for recording according to the DVD-RW Auto Init. -
Page 132: Optimize Hdd
HDD to fix the problem. Note that initializing the HDD will erase all the data on it. DVR-940HX-S: If you connect an external HDD that this recorder cannot use, the Initialize HDD option is displayed. When... -
Page 133: The Video Adjust Menu
The Video Adjust menu Chapter 15 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 input. - Page 134 The Video Adjust menu ENTER Select the setting you want to adjust. Memory1 Prog. Motion Motion PureCinma 3-D Y/C Motion White AGC White Level You can adjust the following settings: • Prog. Motion – Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video output is set to progressive.
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Page 135: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback
The Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for disc playback This setting determines how the picture will look when playing discs. Choosing a preset With a disc playing (or paused), HOME MENU press to display the Home Menu. ENTER Select ‘Video Adjust’. - Page 136 The Video Adjust menu • CNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the C (colour) component (only possible when connected using HDMI). • BNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the block noise (artefacts visible in areas of flat colour, caused by MPEG compression).
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Page 137: The Initial Setup Menu
The Initial Setup menu Chapter 16 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 138 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options HELP Setting On • EPG Type Select GUIDE Plus+ Digital EPG Pause Live TV TV’s Tuner • Recorder’s Tuner See also Pause Live TV on page 75 for more information on this setting. Setup Navigator Start Digital Tuner Replace Channels...
- Page 139 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Channel Sort Next Screen Channel Options Next Screen Auto Skip Off • Radio Data Radio & Data Signal Check Next Screen Aerial Power Auto Off • • If the setting keeps reverting to Off when you try to set to On or Auto, the aerial may not be connected properly, or it may be shorted.
- Page 140 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options D.TV Language Next Screen Analog Tuner Auto Channel Auto Scan Setting Download from Manual CH Setting Next Screen Explanation From this screen you can set your Primary and Secondary Audio preference for multilingual digital broadcasts, and your Primary and Secondary Subtitle preference for programs that are broadcast with subtitles.
- Page 141 Proceed to the next screen to set the input colour system for the external input and the built-in TV Smart Jog tuner. Use the (DVR-940HX-S) or PREV/ NEXT (DVR-545HX-S) or INPUT SELECT buttons to change the preset or external input. On...
- Page 142 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options AV2/L1 In Video • S-Video Decoder When the Input Line System is set to 525 System, RGB cannot be selected. Even when set to RGB. depending on the connected device, the input signal may be composite video. NTSC on PAL TV On •...
- Page 143 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options DV Input Stereo 1 • Stereo 2 Audio Out Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital • Dolby Digital DTS Out On • 96 kHz PCM Out 96 kHz 96 kHz MPEG Out MPEG MPEG Audio DRC Off •...
- Page 144 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Language OSD Language English • available languages Choose from the languages displayed for the on- On Screen Display and D.TV Language will both reflect this setting. Audio Language English • available languages Choose from the languages displayed to set the Other Discs do not necessarily have audio in your selected language.
- Page 145 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options DVD Menu w/Subtitle Language Language • English available languages Choose from the displayed languages to set the Other Discs do not necessarily have menus in your selected menu language. Subtitle Display On • Assist Subtitle Some discs may override these settings.
- Page 146 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Set Thumbnail 0 seconds • 30 seconds 3 minutes Auto Chapter No Separation (Video) 10 minutes • 15 minutes This settings applies to recording or real-time copying to Video mode DVD-R/-RW discs. Auto Chapter No Separation (DVD+R/+RW) 10 minutes •...
- Page 147 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Playback TV Screen Size 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) 16:9 • Selecting 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan) does not guarantee that all video material will be presented in that format as some discs override this setting.
- Page 148 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options HDMI Output (only available when an HDMI device is connected) Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080p (DVR-940HX-S only) 1920 x 1080i 1280 x 720p 720 x 576p 720 x 480p 720 x 576i 720 x 480i If you choose a setting that is incompatible with your TV you may not be able to see any picture at all.
- Page 149 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Audio Output Auto • Bitstream Priority Select if the connected device is compatible with bit- This setting is not available when a DVI device is connected Video Priority Mode HDMI • Component Options On Screen Display On •...
- Page 150 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options AV. Link This Recorder Only • Pass Through When set to Pass Through, make sure to set Power Save (page 137) to Off. DivX VOD Registration Code Use to display the recorder’s DivX registration code. Set Preview Quick Preview •...
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Page 151: Options
The Initial Setup menu About NTSC on PAL TV Depending on the Input Line System setting and the NTSC on PAL TV setting, the signal format output when the recorder is stopped varies as shown in the table below. Input Line NTSC on PAL System 625 System... -
Page 152: Using Software Update (Digital Tuner)
The Initial Setup menu Using Software Update (Digital tuner) The Software Update function can keep the built-in digital tuner up to date with the latest system software. You can either check for updates manually, or have the recorder do it automatically at regular intervals. -
Page 153: Additional Information
Chapter 17 Additional information Setting up the remote to control your TV (DVR-940HX-S) 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 below. -
Page 154: Minimum Copying Times
Additional information Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum internal HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video. Please note that not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying. manufacturer for compatibility. DVD-R / 1x DVD-RW / 1x mode SEP 10 h 6 mins. -
Page 155: 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 156: Troubleshooting
Additional information • Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality. • Audio recording in all manual recording modes is in Dolby Digital 2 ch format, except for LPCM mode, which is in Linear PCM format. - Page 157 Additional information Problem Remedy No picture • Check that everything is connected properly (page 14). • Check that the connected TV and/or the AV amp/receiver is set to the correct input. • The recorder may be set to progressive scan with an incompatible TV.
- Page 158 Additional information Problem Screen is stretched vertically or horizontally Can’t play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player During playback the picture is dark or dis- torted Can’t record or does not record successfully Timer program doesn’t record successfully Remedy •...
- Page 159 999 titles on the HDD. • One Touch Copy doesn’t work if the recorder is already recording to the HDD. • DVR-940HX-S: One Touch Copy cannot be used to copy from DVD to the external HDD (HDD2). The picture freezes and •...
- Page 160 – The DVI terminal on the connected device is HDCP-compatible. – The connected device is compatible with NTSC (720 x 480i/p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i, 1920 x 1080p (DVR-940HX-S only)) and PAL (720 x 576i/p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i, 1920 x 1080p (DVR-940HX-S only)) video input.
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Page 161: On-Screen Displays And Recorder Displays
Additional information On-screen displays and recorder displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an explanation of their meaning. Message • Initializing disc. Please wait a moment. • Incompatible region number. •... - Page 162 Additional information Message • Incorrect CPRM information. • Repairing disc. • Repairing the HDD. • Could not repair the disc. • Overheating has stopped operation. Press DISPLAY to clear message. • HDD optimization is recommended. This can be done using Disc Setup. •...
- Page 163 Additional information Message • No DV camcorder connected. • You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time. • Cannot operate the DV camcorder. • Could not operate the DV camcorder. • The DV camcorder is not set for play- back.
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Page 164: 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 165: 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) 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 166: Handling Discs
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. -
Page 167: Condensation
Additional information Condensation Condensation may form inside the recorder if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the condensation won’t damage the recorder, it may temporarily impair its performance. For this reason you should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on and using. -
Page 168: Specifications
Power consumption DVR-940HX-S ......55 W DVR-545HX-S ......52 W Power consumption in standby mode . -
Page 169: Supplied Accessories
HDMI........19 pin External HDD (DVR-940HX-S only) ....1 AV Connectors (21-pin connector assignment) AV connector input/output . - Page 170 Additional information...
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