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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder DVR-5100H ® Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 T hank you for buying this Pioneer product. Pleas e read through thes e operating ins truc- tions s o you w ill know how to operate your m odel properly. A fter you have finis hed reading the ins tructions , put them aw ay in a s afe place for future reference.
  • Page 3 Operating Environment This product includes FontAvenue (R) fonts licenced by NEC H045 En Operating environment temperature and humidity: Corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC ° ° ° ° C – +35 C (+41 F – +95 F); less than 85%RH (cooling Corporation vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Before you start 05 Playback Features ........6 Introduction .
  • Page 5 08 Editing 14 Additional information The Disc Navigator screen ....75 Resetting the recorder ..... . 110 Disc Navigator menu options .

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start • Disc History The Disc History screen shows disc information, Features including how much free space remains for recording, for the last 30 recordable discs loaded in the recorder. • HDD recording Every time you load a recordable disc, the Disc History is You can record up to 102 hours of video (in EP mode) on automatically updated with the latest information.
  • Page 7 Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s page 49 for more on recording modes. DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD- •...

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    Note What’s in the box Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: confirm that the following accessories are in the box • Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

  • Page 9: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    Before you start DVD-R/RW compatibility Disc / content format playback This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs that use DVD-Video format (Video mode), and DVD-RW discs compatibility that use the Video Recording (VR) format. It is compatible with DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 1.1 / 2x, and DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver.
  • Page 10 Before you start Fixed bit-rate MP3 files are recommended. Variable bit- JPEG file compatibility rate (VBR) MP3 files are playable, but playing time may This recorder is compatible with Fujicolor CD and Kodak not be shown correctly. Picture CD formats, as well as CD-R/RW/ROM discs containing JPEG files.

  • Page 11: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs equipment. Please use the recorder following the is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD-...

  • Page 12: Connecting Up

    S-video jack, and stereo analog audio jacks. (You can Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of also connect a mono source using just the L(MONO) another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT jack.) terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark.

  • Page 13: Extra Features For Use With Compatible Tvs

    Connecting up EPG download Extra features for use with EPG download allows you to program a timer recording directly from the electronic program guide displayed on compatible TVs your TV. When this recorder is connected to a TV that features TV See the manual that came with your TV for more Link, EasyLink, MegaLogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA information on how to use this feature.

  • Page 14: Easy Connections

    Connecting up Easy connections The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programs, and play discs. Other types of connections are explained starting on the following page. Important • These connections use SCART cables (not supplied). If your TV (or VCR) does not have a SCART connection, see the following page for connecting up using the supplied audio/video cable.

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

    Connecting up Using other types of audio/video output If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are standard audio/video output jacks, as well as an S-video output. Using the supplied audio/video cable Using the S-video output AUDIO INPUT...

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

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

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

    Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box (1) If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on this page. Important • Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder. •...

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

    Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box (2) If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record scrambled channels received using the recorder’s built-in TV tuner. Important •...

  • Page 19: Connecting To An Av Amplifier

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

  • Page 20: Connecting Other Av Sources

    Connecting up Connecting a DV camcorder Connecting other AV sources Using the front panel DV IN/OUT jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder discs to DVD-R/RW.

  • Page 21: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel FUNCTION STANDBY/ON HDD / DVD OPEN/CLOSE STOP PAUSE PLAY STOP REC PULL – OPEN DV IN/OUT VIDEO/R/RW STANDBY/ON SMART JOG dial Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. STOP REC HDD/DVD Press to stop recording.

  • Page 22: Display

    Controls and displays Display 10 Recording quality indicators (page 48) Arrows indicate the copy direction between the HDD FINE ) and DVD ( Lights when the recording mode is set to FINE (best quality). PLAY / REC indicators Lights during playback / recording; blinks when playback / recording is paused.

  • Page 23: Remote Control

    Controls and displays DVD playback functions Remote control AUDIO (page 45) Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.) STANDBY/ON ONE TOUCH OPEN/CLOSE COPY SUBTITLE (page 45) Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.
  • Page 24 Controls and displays 19 Playback controls (page 30) 22 DISPLAY (page 34) Displays/changes the on-screen information displays. REV SCAN / FWD SCAN (page 39) 23 TV CONTROL (page 110) Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed. After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder. Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote can make several basic settings using the Setup control or the front panel to switch on.

  • Page 26: Manual Clock Setting

    Getting started • Select Do not set if you want to skip setting up the Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number that broadcasts a clock signal, then move the channels (because they have already been set up, for example).

  • Page 27: Other Settings You Can Make

    Getting started Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select Dolby press ENTER to make all the settings. Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then press ENTER. • Check the operating instructions that came with your Initial Setup AV amplifier if you’re not sure what it’s compatible Basic...

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

    Getting started Selecting the hard disk or DVD for Making your first recording playback and recording This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording of a TV program on either the hard disk (HDD), The HDD and DVD buttons on the remote control and the or to a recordable DVD.

  • Page 29: Using The Built-In Tv Tuner

    Getting started Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the label face-up, using the disc guide to align the disc. Using the built-in TV tuner • When you load a new, blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder will take a moment to initialize it for Changing TV channels recording.

  • Page 30: Basic Playback

    Getting started • If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you can also select the language. Basic playback This section shows you how to use your recorder for NICAM A NICAM B playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of Regular NICAM A+B video from the HDD.
  • Page 31 Getting started Load a disc. Playing DVD discs Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc The table below shows the basic playback controls for tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a double- DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.
  • Page 32 Getting started Playing from the HDD Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls when The table below shows the basic playback controls for playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD). audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files. Press to start playback.

  • Page 33: Using The Home Menu

    Getting started Playing Video CD/Super VCDs Using the Home Menu The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CD/Super VCDs. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) features of the recorder.

  • Page 34: Displaying Disc Information On-Screen

    Getting started Stop display 1 Displaying disc information on- screen You can display various on-screen information about the Stop ABC Pr 1 disc loaded or the HDD. DVD-RW VR Resume Stereo Original FINE (1h00m/DVD) Rem. 0h35m Copy Once Finalized Disc Name : Comedy shows DVD Mode DISPLAY...
  • Page 35 Getting started Stop display 2 Play display 2 2 3 4 Stop ABC Pr 1 Play 3–2 0. 00. 15 DVD-RW VR Stereo DVD-R Video Chapter Time 0. 00. 21 Original 14:52 SAT 15/11/2003 Copy Once Chapter Total 0. 01. 52 4.32Mbps Hi-Speed Copy Titles...
  • Page 36 Getting started Note • When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only. • During real-time copy, the copy source playback information is displayed. • If Frame Search is On (see Frame Search on page 107), the frame number is shown next to the elapsed time display when the disc is paused.

  • Page 37: Playback

    Playback Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc. Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the DVD-Video Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 (cursor buttons) and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button.

  • Page 38: Changing The Thumbnail Picture For A Title

    Playback The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and Note the chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter within a title. • It’s not possible to use the Disc Navigator when playing a Video CD in PBC mode. •...

  • Page 39: Navigating Discs And The Hdd

    Playback Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 Navigating discs and the HDD During playback, use the number buttons to input a track number. For example, for track 6, press 6; for track 24, press 2, During playback you can easily jump to another title, then 4.

  • Page 40: Playing In Slow Motion

    Playback During playback, press to start Note reverse or forward scanning. • The scanning speed is shown on-screen. • Depending on the disc, reverse playback may not be smooth. Press the same button repeatedly to increase the • Sound can be heard while scanning audio CDs scanning speed.

  • Page 41: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse

    Playback Press the same button repeatedly to change the slow motion speed. Frame advance/frame reverse SLOW 1/16 SLOW 1/8 Video CD Super VCD You can advance or back up a DVD disc frame-by-frame. SLOW 1/2 SLOW 1/4 With Video CD/Super VCDs, you can only use frame To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

  • Page 42: The Play Mode Menu

    Playback Search Mode The Play Mode menu The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time or by title/chapter/folder/ The Play Mode menu gives you access to search track number. functions, repeat and program play functions. Select ‘Search Mode’...

  • Page 43: Repeat Play

    Playback A-B Repeat Repeat play Video CD The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points There are various repeat play options, depending on the (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is kind of disc loaded, or if you’re using the HDD for played over and over.

  • Page 44: Program Play

    Playback Program play • To add a track, first highlight the folder, then press (cursor right) and select a track from the list. DVD-Video Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 This feature lets you program the play order of titles/ Program chapters/folders/tracks on a disc.

  • Page 45: Displaying And Switching Subtitles

    Playback • Cancel Program Play – Turns off program play, but Note does not erase the program list • Some discs only allow you to change subtitle • Erase Program List – Erases the program list and language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to turns off program play access.

  • Page 46: Switching The Audio Channel

    Playback Switching the audio channel Switching camera angles VR mode Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DVD-Video For VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or can switch between left (L) channel, right (R) channel, or more angles—check the disc box for details: it should be both (L+R).

  • Page 47: Recording

    Recording Note About DVD recording • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, This recorder can record on both DVD-R and DVD-RW are compatible with VR mode DVD-RW discs. Check media. The main difference between the two is that DVD-...

  • Page 48: Recording Time And Picture Quality

    Recording CPRM Recording time and picture quality CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble system regarding the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast There are four preset recording quality modes: programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for • FINE – Highest quality setting, gives about 1 hour of Recordable Media.

  • Page 49: Setting The Picture Quality/Recording Time

    Recording Setting the picture quality/recording Basic recording from the TV time VR mode Video mode VR mode Video mode Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set disc is full or you stop the recording.
  • Page 50 Recording • While the recorder is stopped, you can also use the Direct recording from TV number buttons on the remote to select the channel. If you connected this recorder to your TV using a SCART (For channel 6, press 6 then ENTER; for channel 24, cable, and your TV supports direct recording, you can press 2, 4 then ENTER) record whatever is currently being shown on the TV...

  • Page 51: Setting A Timer Recording

    Recording • Timer recordings have higher priority than the Auto Start Recording function (see Automatic recording Setting a timer recording from a satellite tuner on page 57). A timer recording VR mode Video mode will interrupt an Auto Start Recording. (Auto Start Recording will resume after the timer recording has Using the timer recording features you can program up finished.)

  • Page 52: Standard Timer Recording

    Recording Press EASY TIMER. Use the (cursor left/right) to move the cursor to the recording end time on the grid. Alternatively, you can also access from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU and select Timer Recording then Recording start time Easy Timer Recording).
  • Page 53 Recording This screen shows all the timer programs currently set. • Mode – Select FINE, SP, LP or EP (See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 49). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the MN Timer Recording setting.

  • Page 54: Programming System

    Recording • If you set the timer recording to use VPS/PDC, you Press ‘VIDEO Plus+’ to display the VIDEO Plus+ program screen. must switch the recorder into standby before the timer recording is due to start for it to work correctly. You can also access this screen from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU, select Timer Recording, then For non-VPS/PDC timer recordings there is no need...
  • Page 55 Recording VIDEO Plus+ programming with the power Press ENTER. The display shows the timer settings: Date Start time End time Recording medium You can enter a PlusCode programming number when (DVD or HDD) and Recording channel. the recorder is in standby. Note that the recording is •...

  • Page 56: Timer Recording Faq

    Recording Important Timer recording FAQ • Note that you must use a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2x disc to be able to use this feature. Frequently Asked Questions • Unrecorded DVD-RW discs initialized on another recorder may not be able to use this feature. •...

  • Page 57: Recording From An External Component

    Recording • If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or stretched), adjust on the source component or your Recording from an external TV before recording. component Set up the recorder. VR mode Video mode • Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 49 You can record from an external component, such as a for detailed information.

  • Page 58: Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    Recording Set up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Recording from a DV camcorder Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 49 VR mode Video mode for detailed information. You can record from a DV camcorder connected to the Press and hold the FUNCTION button on the front DV IN/OUT jack on the front panel of this recorder.
  • Page 59 Recording • For best results when recording from a DV • You can pause or stop the recording by selecting Pause Rec or Stop Rec from the on-screen display. camcorder to this recorder, we recommend cueing the camcorder to the place you want to start You cannot control the camcorder from this remote recording from and setting the camcorder to play- control during recording.

  • Page 60: Recording From The Dv Output

    If you want to rename the disc, see Input Disc Name on page 90 before starting the steps below. • 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...

  • Page 61: Initializing A Dvd-Rw Disc

    Recording Note Note • If the TV line system of the disc is different to the • By default, the recorder initializes blank DVD-RW current setting of the recorder, you will not be able to discs for VR mode recording. See DVD-RW Auto Init. finalize the disc.

  • Page 62: Copying And Back-Up

    Copying and back-up Chapter 7 Copying and back-up Compatible with single speed recording only Introduction Compatible with 2x speed recording Compatible with 4x speed recording Use the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to Note a DVD •...

  • Page 63: One Touch Copy* (Hdd To Dvd)

    Copying and back-up Restrictions on copying Note Some video material is copy-once protected. This means • Title name, chapter markers, as well as thumbnail that it can be recorded to HDD, but it can’t then be freely picture markers (Navimark) for the Disc Navigator, copied again.

  • Page 64: Copying From Hdd To Dvd

    Copying and back-up • If some part of the title being copied is copy- Note protected, copying will start, but the copy-protected portions will not be copied. • If you cancel a HDD to DVD-R copy, the space available for recording does not return to the pre- copy figure.
  • Page 65 Copying and back-up Press HOME MENU. • High Speed Copy – The Copy List is copied at the same recording quality as the original. (See page 62 Select ‘Copy’. for more information on high-speed copying.) • FINE, SP, LP, EP, MN – The Copy List is copied at the specified recording quality in real-time.
  • Page 66 Copying and back-up • You can select titles from the whole HDD, or you can Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select a command from the menu on the left side of the search through a single group. To select a group, press (cursor up), then use (cursor left/...
  • Page 67 Copying and back-up • When you press ENTER, make sure that Divide is Use the (cursor buttons) to select a new position for the chapter, then press ENTER. highlighted. To return to the main screen, select ‘Exit’ and Title to move press ENTER.

  • Page 68: Erase All

    Copying and back-up Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select Erase a new position for the title, then press ENTER. Use this command to erase individual titles from the The thumbnails in the Copy List reflect the new order. Copy List. Select ‘Erase’...
  • Page 69 Copying and back-up Input a name for the selected title, then press Use the playback controls to find the place where ENTER. you want to divide the title, then press ENTER. Input Title Name HDD to DVD Copy 15:00 Wed 7/10 Pr 5 LP 15:00 Wed 7/10 Pr 5 LP Title 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M .

  • Page 70: Copying From Dvd To Hdd

    Copying and back-up Copying from DVD to HDD* Currently selected DVD title DVD to HDD Copy Original 16:00 Sun11/08 Pr 5 LP Information for the Copy List selected title menu options Erase Copy List titles Move Preview Copy List Total 1h30m Erase All Running time of the Next...
  • Page 71 Copying and back-up Select ‘Next’ to proceed to the copy settings screen. Use this command to add one or more titles to the Copy List. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select the recording quality. Select ‘Add’ from the Copy List menu options. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select DVD to HDD Copy...
  • Page 72 Copying and back-up Move Erase Use this command to change the order of titles currently Use this command to erase individual titles from the in the Copy List. Copy List. Select ‘Move’ from the Copy List menu options. Select ‘Erase’ from the Copy List menu options. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select Use the...

  • Page 73: Using Disc Back-Up

    Copying and back-up When the data has been copied, press OPEN/ CLOSE to open the disc tray. Take out the disc and Using disc back-up* load a blank recordable DVD. This feature offers a simple way to make a back-up copy of a finalized Video mode disc.
  • Page 74 Copying and back-up 10 If you don’t need to keep the back-up data on the HDD, you can delete it now. Select Yes to delete the data from the HDD; select No to keep it (you can delete it later if you want to). Disc Back-up The backed-up data is still on the HDD.

  • Page 75: Editing

    Editing Chapter 8 Editing Using the Disc Navigator you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs, as well as video content on the internal hard disk drive (HDD). The editing features available in the Disc Navigator depend on whether you are editing video on a Video mode or VR mode DVD, or the HDD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Play List.
  • Page 76 Editing HDD Disc Navigator Currently selected title HDD group tabs Disc Navigator Group1 Group2 Group3 Group4 New indicator Disc recording mode Recording time 12:30 Wed 4/11 Pr 5 LP HDD Remain available in the displayed Recording Time 0h30m40s 6h12m(FINE) Disc Navigator Play recording mode menu options...

  • Page 77: Disc Navigator Menu Options

    Editing • If you are editing a VR mode disc, press PLAYLIST to switch between Original and Play List Disc Navigator Disc Navigator menu options screens. The commands available from the Disc Navigator for different disc types is shown below. Playlist / Original indicator Video mode Disc Navigator...

  • Page 78: Editing Vr Mode Original, Video Mode And Hdd Content

    Editing Erase VR mode (Play List) VR mode Video mode • Create – Make a new Play List title (page 84) • Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) – Make detailed changes to The Erase title command does slightly different things chapters in a Play List title (page 84) depending on what you are currently editing.
  • Page 79 Editing Title Name (Ttl Name) Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name The table below shows the remote control key shortcuts VR mode Video mode that you can use to input characters in the name input You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long screen.
  • Page 80 Editing Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left side of the screen. VR mode To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press When editing VR mode DVDs or video on the HDD you RETURN again, or select ‘Back’...
  • Page 81 Editing Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator Note menu options, or select another title to lock/unlock. • You cannot insert chapter markers during Auto Start Recording. Erase All • If you pause a recording in VR mode, the recorder VR mode Video mode automatically starts a new chapter when you restart...

  • Page 82: Editing Hdd Groups

    Editing Divide Change Group (Chg Group) Use this command to divide a title on the HDD into two. Use this command to assign titles to a particular group. Note that once divided, the two new titles cannot be Select ‘Chg Group’ from the Disc Navigator recombined into one again.

  • Page 83: Creating And Editing A Vr Mode Play List

    Editing Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator Erase menu options, or select another group to name. VR mode This command erases a title only from the Play List. The title remains in the Original content and the available recording time does not increase.
  • Page 84 Editing • A name generated automatically by the recorder will • Divide – Split a chapter into two: Select the chapter you want to divide and press ENTER. already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the buttons to change the cursor position.
  • Page 85 Editing Select ‘Create’ from the Disc Navigator Play List Move menu options. VR mode Use the (cursor buttons) to select the Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Play insertion point for the new title, then press ENTER. List titles.
  • Page 86 Editing Divide After pressing ENTER, the new, updated Play List is displayed. VR mode Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Disc Navigator Play List Select ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options. Select the title that you want to divide, then DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

  • Page 87: Disc History

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

  • Page 88: The Photoviewer

    The PhotoViewer Chapter 10 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on a CD-ROM/R/RW on your TV. Currently selected thumbnail PhotoViewer File Chair No. 2 Size 1920 x 1440 File information Date/Time 10:00 12/05/2003 01.
  • Page 89 The PhotoViewer Note • You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading.) Zooming the screen During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four.

  • Page 90: The Disc Setup Menu

    The Disc Setup menu Chapter 11 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the • Use the buttons to change the cursor contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, position. initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is •...

  • Page 91: Initialize Settings

    The Disc Setup menu Initialize settings Finalize settings DVD-RW Finalize You can initialize a DVD-RW disc for either VR mode recording or Video mode recording. The first time you DVD-R DVD-RW load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be automatically Finalizing ‘fixes’...

  • Page 92: The Video/Audio Adjust Menu

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Chapter 12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Using the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc playback, and for recording. Press ENTER to select the preset. Setting the picture quality for TV and Creating your own set external inputs...

  • Page 93: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust Creating your own set the currently selected picture quality setting. There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings for disc playback. When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit.

  • Page 94: Audio Drc

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Note Virtual Surround • The Black Setup setting applies only when playing • Default setting: Off NTSC discs. Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy surround sound effects from just two speakers. When playing any Dolby Digital encoded material, SRS TruSurround produces a deep, cinema-like sound space Audio DRC from any pair of speakers.

  • Page 95: The Initial Setup Menu

    The Initial Setup menu Chapter 13 The Initial Setup menu Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number that broadcasts a clock signal, then move the Using the Initial Setup menu cursor down to ‘Start’ and press ENTER. The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on.

  • Page 96: On Screen Display

    The Initial Setup menu Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then On Screen Display press ENTER to make all the settings. • Default setting: On Initial Setup Initial Setup Basic Manual Clock Setting Clock Setting Clock Setting Basic Clock Setting Tuner Input Line System Tuner...

  • Page 97: Tuner Settings

    You only need to set this if you are using more than one channels, you can disable them using Channel Skip Pioneer DVD recorder in the same room. (described below). Choose ‘Tuner’ from the Initial Setup menu, then Initial Setup ‘Auto Channel Setting’, then ‘Auto Scan’.

  • Page 98: Manual Ch Setting

    The Initial Setup menu Manual CH Setting Note The channel skip function lets you skip channels where • You can fine-tune individual stations using the there is no station so that as you change channels using Manual CH Setting feature. See Manual CH Setting the CHANNEL +/–...

  • Page 99: Channel Swapping

    The Initial Setup menu • Sound System – Set the sound system used for the Press (cursor right), then select a preset station to swap with the first preset. current channel. • Name – Move the cursor right then input a name for the current station, (up to five characters) then press Initial Setup ENTER.

  • Page 100: Video In / Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu AV1 Out Video In / Out settings • Default setting: Video You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to your TV using the AV1(RGB)-TV SCART AV Input Colour System connector. • Default setting: Auto Important Initial Setup •...

  • Page 101: Audio In Settings

    The Initial Setup menu • Decoder – Use this setting if you are using a decoder connected to the AV2/(INPUT 1/DECODER) input. Audio In settings (For scrambled channels, make sure that the manual channel Decoder setting is set to On—see also NICAM Select Manual CH Setting on page 98).

  • Page 102: Audio Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Bilingual Recording You can adjust the gain of the audio from each external input individually, from –6dB to +6dB in steps of 3 dB to • Default setting: A/L optimize the recorded audio level. Initial Setup Basic NICAM Select Tuner...

  • Page 103: Language Settings

    The Initial Setup menu DTS Out MPEG Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amplifier (or other component) using the recorder to an AV amplifier (or other component) using the digital output.

  • Page 104: Subtitle Language

    The Initial Setup menu Choose Other if you want to specify a language other Set to Off to have the recorder play discs strictly according to your Audio Language and Subtitle than those listed (see Selecting ‘Other’ languages on page 105). Language settings.

  • Page 105: Recording Settings

    The Initial Setup menu When set to On, the recorder displays subtitles Select ‘On (go to setup)’ to display the manual according to the Subtitle Language and Auto recording setting screen. Language settings. Set to Off to switch subtitles off altogether (although you may find that some discs Pr 5 override this setting).

  • Page 106: Playback Settings

    The Initial Setup menu • Optimized Recording only compensates for the first When Frame Accurate setting is Off, exact frame (earliest starting) timer program if more than one has accuracy is traded for high-speed copying when been set. recording a Copy List. Switch Frame Accurate On to preserve the accuracy of the Copy List.

  • Page 107: Seamless Playback

    The Initial Setup menu widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3 screen (so even Seamless Playback though the picture looks larger on the screen, you’re VR mode actually seeing less of the movie). See Screen sizes and disc formats on page 111 for more information. •...
  • Page 108 The Initial Setup menu Parental Lock : Set Password Press ENTER. The password you set will enable you to change the Enter a new password. Parental Lock level and Country code setting. It is also the password that you will need to enter if you want to play a Initial Setup disc with a parental lock level higher than the recorder.

  • Page 109: Angle Indicator

    The Initial Setup menu Parental Lock : Country Code Angle Indicator • Default setting: On You may also want to refer to the Country code list on page 118. Initial Setup Select ‘Country Code’. Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Video In/Out Frame Search Initial Setup...

  • Page 110: Additional Information

    Philips 57, 85 one in the list. Pioneer 50, 80 • If the maker’s name of your TV doesn’t appear in the table below, you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV.

  • Page 111: 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 Appearance 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) The program is shown in widescreen with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 112: 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 113 5 years from factory shipping. Reset the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder again. To have the battery replaced, contact your dealer or a Pioneer Service Center. Front panel display shows ‘LOCK’ • The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 55).
  • Page 114 Additional information Problem Remedy Can’t use One Touch Copy (DVD to • Make sure that there is space available on the HDD and that there are fewer than HDD) 99 titles on the HDD. • One Touch Copy doesn’t work if the recorder is already recording to the HDD. The picture freezes and the front STANDBY/ON button to switch the power off, then •...

  • Page 115: Frequently Asked Questions

    Additional information • Can I record continuously on the HDD for more than 6 hours? Frequently asked questions No, the maximum continuous recording length is 6 In this section you can find answers to frequently asked hours. To record something longer than 6 hours, set questions on how to use your DVD recorder and what it up a timer recording for the first 6 hours, then set can do.

  • Page 116: About Dv

    Additional information DV-related messages About DV You may see the following messages appear on your TV screen when using the DV IN/OUT jack. Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV- • No DV camcorder connected. – The camcorder is equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched cable for input and output of audio, video, data and...

  • Page 117: Manual Recording Modes

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

  • Page 118: Language Code List

    Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 Kirghiz (ky), 1125 Sinhalese (si), 1909 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Latin (la), 1201 Slovak (sk), 1911 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 Lingala (ln), 1214 Slovenian (sl), 1912 German (de), 0405...

  • Page 119: On-Screen Displays And Recorder Displays

    • Cannot add any more chapter marks. chapters or combine chapters. • This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the final- The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the ization. finalization in order to recording/editing. • Cannot play this disc.

  • Page 120: Handling Discs

    This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not Handling discs recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave liability arising in connection with the use of shaped fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface.

  • Page 121: Moving The Recorder

    Additional information Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room Digital audio where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke. An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other (44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-to- component in your stereo system that becomes hot in...
  • Page 122 Additional information JPEG Regions (DVD only) A file format used for still images, such as photographs (example region code marks) and illustrations. JPEG files are identified by the file extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Most digital cameras use this Regions associate discs and players with particular format.

  • Page 123: Specifications

    Additional information Tuner Specifications Receivable channels PAL B/G PAL I General Frequency Channel Frequency Channel VHF (low) 47 - 89 MHz E2 - E4 44 - 89 MHz A - C System ....HDD, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, X - Z X - Z Video-CD, CD, CD-R/RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA)

  • Page 124: Supplied Accessories

    Additional information Audio output ......Output 1,2 L/R During audio output ......2V rms (Output impedance: less than 1.5 kΩ) Jacks .
  • Page 125 Additional information...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Index Adjusting the picture quality 92–94 NICAM audio 29, 101 Audio DRC 94 NTSC 22, 47, 93, 94, 96, 100, 101 Audio language 23, 45, 103 Audio settings 101–103 Auto language 103, 104, 105 One-touch copy 6, 23, 62, 63–64, 115 Auto Scan - see Automatic channel setup One-touch recording 6, 50 Automatic channel setup 25, 97...
  • Page 127 Index VPS/PDC 6, 22, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56 VR mode 10, 22, 47, 50, 60, 61, 63, 78, 83, 91, 106, 107, 115, 117 WMA audio 7, 9, 32, 122 Zooming (a JPEG picture) 89...
  • Page 128 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 656-472-1111 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 K002E <03G00001>...

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