Pioneer DVR-550H-S Operating Instruction page 120

The Initial Setup menu
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Setting
Auto Chapter
(Video)
This settings applies to recording or real-time copying to Video mode DVD-R/-RW discs.
Auto Chapter
(DVD+R/+RW)
HDD Recording
Format
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 116.
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
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Options Explanation
No Separation Automatic chapter marking is switched off.
10 minutes • When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are
inserted every 10 minutes.
15 minutes
Chapter markers are inserted every 15 minutes.
No Separation
Automatic chapter marking is switched off.
10 minutes •
When recording in DVD+R/+RW or in real-time
copying, chapter markers are inserted every 10 minutes.
15 minutes Chapter markers are inserted every 15 minutes.
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.