About The Internal Hard Disk Drive - Pioneer DVR-5100H Operating Instructions Manual

Before you start
Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that discs
recorded using this recorder will play on other players.
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'DVD-Video format' recording: The use of the DVD-
Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
is referred to as recording in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's
DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD-
RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD
playback equipment, and there is DVD playback
equipment that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs
recorded in the DVD-Video format.
Note: 'Finalization' is required.
This recorder supports the recording of 'copy-once'
broadcast programs using the CPRM copy protection
system (see CPRM on page 48) on CPRM-compliant
DVD-RW discs in VR mode. CPRM recordings can only
be played on players that are specifically compatible
with CPRM.
• Do I need two DVD recorders for editing? What kind of
editing can I do?
Unlike editing video tape, you only need one DVD
recorder to edit discs. With DVD, you edit by making a
'Play List' of what to play and when to play it. On
playback, the recorder plays the disc according to the
Play List.
Original
Title 1
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1
Play List
Throughout this manual, you will often see the words
Original and Play List to refer to the actual content and
the edited version.
• Original content refers to what's actually recorded
on the disc.
• Play List content refers to the edited version of the
disc—how the Original content is to be played.
Title 2 Title 3
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Chapter 2

About the internal hard disk drive

The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of
equipment. Please use the recorder following the
guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure.
We recommend that you back up your important
recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs in order to protect against
accidental loss.
• Do not move the recorder while it is on.
• Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface.
• Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.
• Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid
places, or in places that may be subject to sudden
changes in temperature. Sudden changes in
temperature can cause condensation to form inside
the recorder. This can be a cause of HDD failure.
• While the recorder is switched on, do not unplug
from the wall socket or switch the electricity off from
the breaker switch.
• Do not move the recorder immediately after
switching it off. If you need to move the recorder,
please follow the steps below:
1 After the message POWER OFF is shown in the
display, wait at least two minutes.
2 Unplug from the wall socket.
3 Move the player.
• If there's a power failure while the recorder is on
there is a chance that some data on the HDD will be
lost.
• The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in an
unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD
will fail after a few years of use. Signs of problems
include playback unexpectedly freezing and
noticeable block noise (mozaic) in the picture.
However, sometimes there will be no warning signs
of HDD failure.
If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded material will
be possible. In this case it will be necessary to
replace the HDD unit.
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