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Pioneer DVR-745H-S Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder DVR-745H-S DVR-645H-S Operating Instructions...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Operating Environment

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Before you start What’s in the box ....6 Putting the batteries in the remote control......6 Using the remote control.
  • Page 5 07 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Playing from a DV camcorder ..64 Recording from a DV camcorder ..64 DV video setting ....66 About DV.

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start What’s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) •...

  • Page 7: Using The Remote Control

    If you want to share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using ver. 1.1 discs. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders’ limited compatibility with DVD- RW ver. 1.2 discs. Model...
  • Page 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.

  • Page 10: Compressed Audio Compatibility

    Before you start CD-R/-RW compatibility This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files. * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1.
  • Page 11 Before you start DivX video compatibility DivX is a compressed digital video format ® created by the DivX video codec from DivX, Inc. This recorder can play DivX video files burned on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called "Titles."...

  • Page 12: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss. Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from HDD failure.

  • Page 13: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Before you start • 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.

  • Page 14: Connecting Up Rear Panel Connections

    AV amp/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other equipment with coaxial digital input. CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. Connect the CONTROL...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Connections

    Connecting up Front panel connections On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. DV IN S-VIDEO USB port (Type B) USB port for connecting a PictBridge- compatible printer. 10 USB port (Type A) USB port for connecting a digital camera, USB memory or other USB device.

  • Page 16: Easy Connections

    Connecting up Easy connections The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR.

  • Page 17: Using Other Types Of Video Output

    Connecting up Using other types of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S- video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (1)

    Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. Using the setup on this page you can: •...

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (2)

    Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite receiver.

  • Page 20: Connecting To An Av Amplifier Or

    Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amp/ receiver using the digital coaxial output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.

  • Page 21: Connecting Using Hdmi

    • If your connected component is only compatible with Linear PCM, the signal is output as Linear PCM (DTS audio is not output). • If you have connected to a Pioneer HDMI OUT plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to the...

  • Page 22: Connecting Other Av Sources

    HDMI licensing LLC. Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STANDBY/ON DV IN DVR-745H-S AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Rear panel) Analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this recorder.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Usb Device

    OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD HDMI STANDBY/ON DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 2 DVR-745H-S Type B Type A PictBridge-compatible Printer Important • Some USB devices may not work with this recorder. • Devices may not work reliably if connected to this recorder via a USB hub.

  • Page 24: Controls And Displays

    REC MODE TV CONTROL INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME SELECT DVD RECORDER ONE TOUCH COPY (page 80) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. Remote control indicator Lights when setting up the remote control for use with a TV (page 129) and when setting the remote control mode (page 116).
  • Page 25 Controls and displays SUBTITLE (page 61) Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs. ANGLE (page 62) Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes. 12 PLAY MODE (page 58) Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such as search, repeat and program play).

  • Page 26: Display

    Controls and displays Display Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused. Lights when copying. Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused. Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display. (page 38) Lights when a timer recording has been set.

  • Page 27: Front Panel

    10 PL (page 68) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. Front panel STANDBY/ON DVR-745H-S STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Time Zone

    Getting started • Auto-tuning channels The Auto Scan option automatically scans and sets the channel presets. Tuning 32/68 Cancel ENTER Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting, or ‘Manual’ to set the clock manually. k Setting Clock Setting Line System er Save Auto Auto Manual...
  • Page 30 Getting started ENTER Select the TV screen type, ‘Wide (16:9)’ or ‘Standard (4:3)’. k Setting TV Screen Size Line System er Save Wide (16:9) Standard (4:3) p Navigator p Navigator ENTER Select whether or not your TV is compatible with progressive scan video.

  • Page 31: Recording About Dvd Recording

    DVD+R discs do not require initializing. Note 1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information. Important The table below shows the maximum...

  • Page 32: About Hdd Recording

    In this case, try re-initializing the disc (DVD-RW only), or use a new disc. Pioneer is not responsible for lost recordings, damaged discs or other losses in these cases.

  • Page 33: Recorded Audio

    Recording HDD Video mode compatibility When recording to the HDD you can choose to record in one of two formats. Set the format from the HDD Recording Format item in the Initial Setup menu (see page 113). Taiwan and Philippines model: When set to Video Mode On, high-speed copying from HDD to Video mode DVD-R/- RW or DVD+R/+RW is possible.

  • Page 34: Restrictions On Video Recording

    Recording Restrictions on video recording You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. Video that is ‘copy-once only’...
  • Page 35 Recording Changing audio channels Taiwan and Philippines model: Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP). You can change the TV audio using the AUDIO button. AUDIO • Press to change the audio type. The current audio channel is displayed on- screen.

  • Page 36: Setting The Picture Quality/Recording

    Recording Setting the picture quality/ recording time DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are six standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time.
  • Page 37 Recording Select a TV channel to record. The front panel display shows the channel number: Channel number • 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 38: Setting A Timer Recording

    Recording Setting a timer recording A L L Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programs can be set to record just once, every day, or every week. There are three ways to program a timer recording;...
  • Page 39 Recording PREV NEXT Set the TV channel to record. Easy Timer Recording 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1/01 1/02 1/03 1/01 9:30 – ––:–– REC MODE REC MODE Set the recording quality. • DVD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at the time of recording.
  • Page 40 Recording Timer recording using the G- Code™ programming system This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish G-Code programming numbers with their program details. If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding code.
  • Page 41 Recording G-Code programming with the power off You can enter a G-Code programming number when the recorder is in standby. Note that the recording is always made to the HDD. If you want to record to a DVD disc, you’ll need to switch on the power and use the full G-Code program screen.
  • Page 42 Recording Select ‘New Input’ to set a new timer program, then press ENTER. Timer Program Set Manhattan Open Tennis Date Start Stop 10ch EVERYDAY 6:00PM 7:00PM Detailed Settings Enter Details Record To Recording Mode Auto Replace Rec. Genre No Category Dual Mono Recording HDD Recording Format Video Mode On...
  • Page 43 Recording • Standby – The recorder is in timer recording standby. • nothing displayed – Another timer recording or copying is in progress. To exit the timer recording screen, press HOME MENU. • To enter a title name for the timer recording in advance, select Set Title Name and follow the on-screen display.
  • Page 44 Recording Skipping a regular timer program If you’ve set a regular daily or weekly timer program, you can set the recorder to skip the next scheduled recording. Press TIMER REC. Highlight the timer program you ..want to skip Press then select ‘Cancel Once’...

  • Page 45: Timer Recording Faq

    Recording STANDBY/ON If the recorder is on, switch it into standby. [Front panel] Press and hold for three seconds to lock the controls. The front panel display briefly shows LOCK. If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly displayed again. •...

  • Page 46: Recording From An External Component

    VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s external inputs. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD recorder. See Chapter 2 (Connecting up) for connection options. INPUT...
  • Page 47 Recording Important • It takes a little while for this recorder to switch on and start recording after detecting a signal. Please bear this in mind when setting the timer. • If Auto Start Recording is set, it will not start if another timer recording is in progress.

  • Page 48: Playing Your Recordings On Other Dvd

    Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode and DVD+R discs. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Most players will not play VR mode DVD-R...
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Initializing Recordable Dvd Discs

    • Once initialized for VR mode recording, you can’t re-initialize a DVD-R back to Video mode. Note 1 If a disc was previously finalized on an older DVD recorder, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize it for Video mode recording. HOME MENU Select ‘Disc Setup’...

  • Page 51: Playback

    Playback Chapter 6 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the cursor buttons and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.
  • Page 52 Playback PLAY 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 53 Playback Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD). Press to start playback. PLAY If RESUME is displayed on- screen, playback starts from the place last stopped. Play- back automatically stops after the end of a title is reached.
  • Page 54 Playback Playing Video CD/Super VCDs The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CD/Super VCDs. Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) menus. These discs show PBC in the display when you load them and display a menu on-screen from where you can select what to watch.

  • Page 55: Using The Disc Navigator To Browse The Contents Of A Disc

    Playback Playing DivX video files The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files. Press to start playback. PLAY If RESUME is displayed on- screen, playback starts from the place last stopped. Play- back of titles (DivX files) pro- ceeds in alphabetical order.
  • Page 56 Playback Changing the display style of the Disc Navigator You can choose to display titles in the Disc Navigator in various different ways, sorted alphabetically, by recording date, by genre, and so on. You can also choose whether to display four or eight titles on the screen at the same time.

  • Page 57: Scanning Discs

    Playback Scanning discs A L L (except WMA) You can scan discs at various speeds, forwards or backwards. REV SCAN FWD SCAN During playback, start reverse or forward scanning. • The scanning speed is shown on-screen. REV SCAN FWD SCAN Press repeatedly to change the scanning speed.

  • Page 58: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse

    Playback Frame advance/frame reverse DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX You can advance or back up video on a DVD disc or the HDD frame-by-frame. With Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles, you can only use frame advance. PAUSE Pause playback.

  • Page 59: Repeat Play

    Playback A-B Repeat Video CD DivX The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is played over and over. ENTER During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu. ENTER With ‘A (Loop Start)’...

  • Page 60: Program Play

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

  • Page 61: Displaying And Switching Subtitles

    Playback Displaying and switching subtitles DVD-Video DivX Some DVD and DivX discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback. Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle options.

  • Page 62: Switching Audio Channels

    Playback Switching audio channels DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD WMA/MP3 Taiwan and Philippines model: For HDD and VR mode content that has both a main and a SAP (Secondary Audio Program) audio channel, you can switch between main (L), SAP (R), or both (L+R). Other: For HDD and VR mode content recorded...

  • Page 63: 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 64: Playing And Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Chapter 7 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder You can play back and record video from a DV camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Important •...
  • Page 65 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder • For best results when recording from a DV camcorder to this recorder, we recommend cueing the camcorder to the place you want to start recording from and setting the camcorder to play- pause.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Editing

    Editing Chapter 8 Editing Editing options The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types. Create (page 69) Play (page 70) Erase (page 70) Edit > Title Name (page 70) Edit > Set Thumbnail (page 72) Edit >...

  • Page 68: The Disc Navigator Screen

    Editing The Disc Navigator screen The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD-R/-RW discs, DVD+R/ +RW and DVD-RAM, as well as video content on the internal hard disk drive. Important •...

  • Page 69: 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 70 Editing Play DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Use this function to start playback of a title. Highlight the title you want to play. ENTER Select ‘Play’ from the command menu panel. Playback of the title you selected starts. Disc Navigator (HDD) 12/03 SUN 11:00PM 11/29 MON 7:00PM...
  • Page 71 Editing ENTER Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Title Name’ from the command menu panel. Disc Navigator (HDD) 12/03 SUN 11:00PM 11/29 MON 7:00PM Play 11/29Mon 7:00PM 12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP Title name Erase 2h00m(1.0G) 2h00m(1.0G) 4 Titles Set Thumbnail Erase Section Edit 12/03 SUN 8:00PM Divide 12/03Sun 8:00PM 9ch SP...
  • Page 72 Highlight the title containing ENTER Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Erase Section’ ENTER HDD only: Select the type of 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 , etc.) to...
  • Page 73 ENTER Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Divide’ from the command menu panel. HDD only: Select the type of edit. DVD RECORDER Please select the type of editing. Video Mode Compatible Editing is recommended for compatibility with high-speed copying. Video Mode Compatible Editing Frame Accurate Editing •...

  • Page 74: 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 75 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) 12/03 SUN 11:00PM 11/29 MON 7:00PM Play 11/29Mon 7:00PM...
  • Page 76 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) 12/03 SUN 11:00PM 11/29 MON 7:00PM 12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP...
  • Page 77 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 ten user-definable genres (Free 1 to Free 10). ENTER Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panel.

  • Page 78: Frequently Asked Questions

    Editing 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 12/03 SUN 11:00PM 12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP 4 Titles 12/03 SUN 8:00PM 12/03Sun 8:00PM 9ch SP Recent first 12/02 SAT 10:00PM...

  • Page 79: Copying And Backup

    Copying and backup Chapter 9 Copying and backup Introduction Use the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD. • Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player. •...

  • Page 80: One Touch Copy

    Copying and backup One Touch Copy * See also Copyright above. The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing or selected (in the Disc Navigator) HDD title to DVD, or DVD title to HDD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start the copy.

  • Page 81: Using Copy Lists

    Copying and backup • Titles recorded in MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP or EP mode cannot be copied to DVD+R/ +RW using One Touch Copy. Copying to the HDD • The maximum title length for copying is 12 hours. • Title name and chapter markers are also copied, except when copying from a finalized Video mode disc.
  • Page 82 Copying and backup ENTER Add titles to the Copy List (highlight a title and press ENTER to add). Copy HDD DVD (Video mode) Select Title 1 > 2 > 3 11/29 WED 11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP 11/29 WED 11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP 11/29 WED 11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP 11/29 WED 11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP Recent first...
  • Page 83 Copying and backup • Title Name – Name or rename a title in the Copy List (see Title Name on page 70). • Erase Section – Erase part of a title (see Erase Section on page 72). • Move – Change the order of titles in the Copy List (see Move on page 76).

  • Page 84: Copying From Dvd To Hdd

    – the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 133). • It may not be possible to copy from a DVD disc that was recorded on a different DVD recorder or a PC. HOME MENU Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu.

  • Page 85: Recording Mode

    Copying and backup Recording Mode ENTER Select ‘Recording Mode’ from the command menu panel. ENTER Select a recording mode for the copy. • High-Speed Copy – The Copy List is copied at the same recording quality as the original. • XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP, MN List is copied at the specified recording quality in real-time.

  • Page 86: Using Disc Backup

    Copying and backup Using disc backup * See also Copyright on page 79. This feature offers a simple way to make a backup copy of a finalized Video mode disc or DVD+R/+RW. The data is copied first to the hard disk drive , then on to another recordable DVD disc.
  • Page 87 Copying and backup Select ‘Start’ to start writing the backed-up data to the blank disc. Disc Back-up Write back-up data from Hard Disk Drive. The disc contents will be overwritten. OK to start? Start Cancel • To see the progress of the backup, press DISPLAY.

  • Page 88: Using The Jukebox

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

  • Page 89: Copying Files From A Usb Device To The Hdd

    Using the Jukebox Copying files from a USB device to the HDD You can copy WMA or MP3 files from a connected USB device, such as a USB drive, to the HDD. Connect the USB device. HOME MENU Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu.

  • Page 90: 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 91: The Photoviewer

    The PhotoViewer Chapter 11 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD or CD-R/-RW/-ROM, or on a USB-equipped digital camera. import files and save them to the recorder’s HDD or a DVD-R/-RW disc. Important •...

  • Page 92: 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 93: Importing Files To The Hdd

    The PhotoViewer Zooming an image During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can also move the area of the picture displayed. Press during the slideshow to ENTER zoom the picture.

  • Page 94: 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 001.

  • Page 95: 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 96 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 94. • Erasing a folder will erase all the files contained in it.
  • Page 97 The PhotoViewer Naming files and folders Select the file or folder you want to rename. You can’t rename files that have been locked. Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’. Select ‘Rename File’ or ‘Rename Folder’. PhotoViewer File Chair No. 2 Date/Time 1/24/2006 10:00AM Start Slideshow...

  • Page 98: 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 99: The Disc Setup Menu

    The Disc Setup menu Chapter 12 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 100: 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 101: Optimize Hdd

    A progress bar indicates how long there is left to go. Initialize HDD When your DVD recorder is working without a problem this option is not visible in the Disc Setup menu. However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for some reason, you can initialize the HDD to fix the problem.

  • Page 102: The Video Adjust Menu

    The Video Adjust menu Chapter 13 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 103 The Video Adjust menu Creating your own set There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings. Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of the user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3). ENTER Select ‘Detailed Settings’.

  • Page 104: 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 HOME MENU With a disc playing (or paused), press to display the Home Menu. ENTER Select ‘Video Adjust’.
  • Page 105 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 color, caused by MPEG compression).

  • Page 106: The Initial Setup Menu

    The Initial Setup menu Chapter 14 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 107 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Tuner Auto Channel Antenna • Setting (Taiwan and Philippines model) Cable Auto Channel Next Screen Setting (Other) Manual CH Setting Next Screen Channel Swapping Next Screen (except Taiwan and Philippines model) G-Code CH Setting Next Screen Explanation Select if you receive channels from an antenna.
  • Page 108 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Video In/Out Settings Input Colour Next Screen System See also About the input color system on page 117 for more information on this setting. Component Video Interlace • Progressive If your TV is incompatible with progressive scan video and you select Progressive, you will not be able to see any .
  • Page 109 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Dual Mono L • Recording (Taiwan and Philippines model) When recording dual mono audio to DVD in VR mode (except in LPCM mode), or to HDD with HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode Off (except in LPCM mode), both audio channels are recorded and you can switch to the one you want on playback.
  • Page 110 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options MPEG Out MPEG MPEG Audio DRC Off • Audio DRC is not effective when listening via the digital output when the Dolby Digital Out setting is set to Dolby Digital. Language OSD Language (Taiwan and Philip- pines model) English •...
  • Page 111 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Subtitle Language • (Taiwan and Philip- pines model) English • (Other) available languages Choose from the languages displayed to set the Other Discs do not necessarily have subtitles in your selected menu language. Also, some discs override the Subtitle Language preference.
  • Page 112 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Recording Manual Recording On (go to setup) Off • See also Manual recording modes on page 120 for detailed information on manual recording levels. Optimized Rec Off • Optimized Rec will only compensate for the next scheduled timer recording if more than one is set. Set Thumbnail 0 seconds •...
  • Page 113 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options HDD Recording Video Mode Off Format Video Mode On • Recordings made to the HDD are compatible with • 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.
  • Page 114 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Parental Lock Set Password Change Password In order to change the password, first enter your Change Level Country/Area Code Only certain discs have parental lock and country/area code features. Check the disc packaging to see what features the disc has.
  • Page 115 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Colour RGB (0–255) RGB (16–235) YCbCr 4:2:2 YCbCr 4:4:4 • Depending on the connected device some settings may not be available. • When a DVI device is connected, the YCbCr 4:2:2 and YCbCr 4:4:4 options are not available. Audio Output Auto •...
  • Page 116 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Front Panel Display On • Remote Control Recorder 1–3 Mode (default: Recorder 1) DivX VOD Registration Code Use to display the recorder’s DivX registration code. Set Preview Quick Preview • (HDD only) Normal Additional information about the TV system settings About the input line system This recorder is compatible with PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC and PAL-60 TV systems.
  • Page 117 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 118: Options

    The Initial Setup menu Selecting other languages for language options ENTER Select ‘Other’ from the language list. This option appears in the settings for DVD Menu Language, Audio Language, and Subtitle Language. ENTER Select the language you want. Initial Setup Basic DVD Menu Language Tuner...

  • Page 119: Additional Information Minimum Copying Times

    Additional information Chapter 15 Additional information Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video. Please note that not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying. manufacturer for compatibility. DVD-RW / 2x DVD-R / 1x DVD-R DL DVD-RW / 1x...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Troubleshooting

    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 122 Screen is stretched ver- tically or horizontally Remedy • If you connected this recorder to another Pioneer product using the CONTROL IN jack, point the remote control at the other component to use (page 14). • Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 116).
  • Page 123 Additional information Problem Remedy Can’t play a disc • If the disc was recorded in Video mode, make sure that it’s finalized recorded using this (page 48). recorder on another •Some players will not play recordable DVD discs, even when player recorded in Video mode and finalized.
  • Page 124 Additional information Problem Front panel display shows ‘LOCK’ when a button is pressed Can’t use One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) Can’t use One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) The picture freezes and the front panel and remote control but- tons stop working A device connected via USB does to function.
  • Page 125 Additional information HDMI Problem Remedy The connected HDMI or • Try disconnecting then reconnecting the HDMI cable (while the DVI device does not power of both components is on). display any picture • Try switching the power of the HDMI/DVI device off then back on. (and the front panel •...

  • Page 126: On-Screen Displays And Recorder Displays

    Erase titles/chapters or combine chapters. The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the finalization in order to recording/editing. The disc may be dirty or damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry.
  • Page 127 Explanation/Action The recorder could not read the CPRM information. The recorder may be damaged— please consult a Pioneer Service Center. During recording, the power was cut. This display appears when the power is restored. The recorder was unable to repair the disc after a power cut.
  • Page 128 Additional information Message • Cannot operate the DV camcorder. • Could not operate the DV camcorder. • The DV camcorder is not set for playback. Please select playback mode on the DV camcorder. • Searching for a printer. Please wait a moment.

  • Page 129: Setting Up The Remote To Control Your

    Finlux Fisher 61, 65 Fujitsu Funai Goldstar Grandiente Grundig 51, 82 Hitachi 56, 60, 83, 86 Mitsubishi Nokia 53, 81 Panasonic 58, 72 Philips 57, 85 Pioneer 50, 80 Salora Samsung 73, 75 Sanyo Sharp Sony Tandy Telefunken Thomson Toshiba...

  • Page 130: 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 131: 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 132: Handling Discs

    This recorder is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD recorder’s lens should not become...

  • Page 133: Hints On Installation

    Additional information Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it: Do... Use in a well-ventilated room. Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.

  • Page 134: Specifications

    Weight DVR-745H-S ......4.5 kg DVR-645H-S ......4.4 kg Dimensions .

  • Page 135: Supplied Accessories

    Additional information Tuner Receivable channels Taiwan and Philippines model: VHF ....... 2 ch to 13 ch UHF.
  • Page 136 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_A_En Printed in China <VRB1453-A>...

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