Pioneer DVR-450H-S Operating Instructions Manual page 113

The Initial Setup menu
Setting
HDD Recording
Format
• Taiwan and Philippines model: When Video Mode On is used, you must select the audio channel you want to
record when recording a broadcast with a SAP channel. On the Video Mode Off setting, both channels will be
recorded and you can switch between them on playback. See also Dual Mono Recording on page 109.
• Other: When Video Mode On is used, you must select the audio channel you want to record when recording a
bilingual broadcast. On the Video Mode Off setting, both channels will be recorded and you can switch between
them on playback. See also Bilingual Recording on page 109.
• When the recording mode is set to XP+, you cannot change HDD Recording Format.
Playback
TV Screen Size
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.
Still Picture
Seamless Playback
This setting applies to HDD, DVD-R/-RW (VR) and DVD-RAM playback.
Options Explanation
Video Mode Off Recordings made to the HDD are made in VR mode.
Use this setting if you don't need to transfer the
recording later to a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or
DVD+R/+RW.
Video Mode On • Recordings made to the HDD are compatible with
Video mode recordings. This setting is convenient if
you want to transfer the recording to a DVD-R/-RW
(Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW as high-speed copy
can be used.
4:3 (Letter Box)
Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the
letter box format presentation for widescreen
material.
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the
pan and scan presentation for widescreen material.
16:9 •
Select if you have a widescreen 16:9 TV. Your TV
settings determine how 4:3 material will look.
Field
Produces a stable, generally shake-free image.
Frame
Produces sharp image, but may be prone to shake.
Auto •
Generates a generally less sharp but more stable still
image.
On Playback is smooth, but with a trade-off against the
accuracy of the edit points.
Off •
You may notice momentary interruption at edited
points during playback of a VR mode Play List.
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