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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder DVR-520H Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Operating Environment

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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Before you start Using the Home Menu ..... . . 32 Displaying disc information on-screen ... 32 Features .
  • Page 5 Recording from an external component..54 Erase Section (Erase Sec) ....80 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner ..54 Lock / Unlock .
  • Page 6 13 The Initial Setup menu 14 Additional information Using the Initial Setup menu ....96 Resetting the recorder ..... . 109 Basic settings.

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start • Disc Navigator The on-screen Disc Navigator makes finding your way Features around the contents of a disc or the HDD easy. For recordable DVD and HDD content, moving thumbnail • HDD recording images are displayed for ease of use.
  • Page 8 Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs automatically if a timer recording will not fit onto a disc is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s with the settings that you made. DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD- RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD •...

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    • Use within the operating range and angle, as shown. • You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the Close the cover. CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. See Rear panel connections on page 13 for more information.

  • Page 10: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    Ver. 1.1 discs. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorder General disc compatibility compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs This recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc...

  • Page 11: Wma (Windows Media Audio) Compatibility

    Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s • File structure: The recorder can load up to 99 folders / 999 files at one time (if there are more files/folders DVD recorders.

  • Page 12: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    Before you start 1 After the message POWER OFF is shown in the • Do I need two DVD recorders for editing? What kind of editing can I do? display, wait at least two minutes. 2 Unplug from the wall socket. Unlike editing video tape, you only need one DVD recorder to edit discs.

  • Page 13: Connecting Up

    TVs, VCR or other source component for recording. 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 OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using a mini-plug cord.

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. Using the setup on this page you can: •...

  • Page 17: 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 tuner. •...

  • Page 18: Connecting To An Av Amplifier Or Receiver

    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 optical output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON PULL-OPEN OPEN/CLOSE ONE TOUCH COPY DV IN/OUT STANDBY/ON 15 Front panel inputs (page 13) Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. Pull the cover down where indicated to access the front panel input jacks.

  • Page 21: Display

    Controls and displays Display 7 8 9 15 16 AUTO (page 54) Arrows indicate the copy direction between the HDD Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set, and during Auto Start Recording. ) and DVD ( 13 Recording quality indicators (page 45) PLAY / ì...

  • Page 22: Remote Control

    Controls and displays DVD (page 27) Press to select the DVD for recording or playback. Remote control DVD playback functions AUDIO (page 28, 42, 43) Changes the audio language or channel. (When the STANDBY/ON ONE TOUCH OPEN/CLOSE COPY recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.) SUBTITLE (page 42)
  • Page 23 Controls and displays 18 Playback controls (page 29) CHP MARK (page 80) Press to insert a chapter marker when playing/ REV SCAN / FWD SCAN (page 37) recording a VR mode DVD-RW disc or the HDD. Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Auto Clock Setting

    Getting started After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to set your time zone. automatic tuning. This takes a couple of minutes to complete. You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative to GMT.

  • Page 26: Other Settings You Can Make

    Getting started Is your TV compatible with progressive scan 10 Is your AV amplifier/receiver compatible with 96 video? kHz PCM digital audio? Initial Setup Initial Setup Progressive 96kHz PCM Compatible Basic Clock Set Basic Clock Set Tuner Input Line System Tuner Input Line System Video In/Out...

  • Page 27: 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 HDD, or to a The HDD and DVD buttons (remote control and front recordable DVD.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Your Recording

    Getting started Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to select the TV Note channel you want to record from. • You can also use the +/– buttons on the front panel if • Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable the recorder is stopped.

  • Page 29: Basic Playback

    Getting started Press PLAY to start playback. • If you’re playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc Basic playback menu may appear when you start playback. Use the This section shows you how to use your recorder for (cursor) buttons and ENTER to navigate playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and video from the HDD.

  • Page 30: Playing Dvd Discs

    Getting started Playing DVD discs Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls for The table below shows the basic playback controls when DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD). Press to start playback.

  • Page 31: Playing Cds And Wma/Mp3 Discs

    Getting started Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing Video CD/Super VCDs The table below shows the basic playback controls for The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files. Video CD/Super VCDs. Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) Press to start playback.

  • Page 32: Using The Home Menu

    Getting started Note Note • When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, • Some options in the Home Menu may be grayed out such as search, repeat and program play are not sometimes, indicating that they are not available at available.
  • Page 33 Getting started HDD and removable disc activity display Recording time remaining Shows the approximate recording time left on the disc in Press DISPLAY once to see the HDD and removable disc the current recording mode. (DVD, etc.) activity. Use the HDD and DVD buttons to switch between the two kinds of display.
  • Page 34 Getting started Total running time of title Note Angle indicator • When using the simultaneous play and record Lights during multi-angle scenes. feature, the display shows information for playback only. Play display 2 • During real-time copy, the copy source playback information is displayed.

  • Page 35: 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 Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc (cursor buttons) and ENTER.

  • Page 36: Using The Disc Navigator With Recordable Discs And The Hdd

    Playback Press HDD or DVD to select the hard disk drive or Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc the DVD drive. Navigator looks slightly different. The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’...

  • Page 37: Navigating Discs And The Hdd

    Playback Start playback of the title you want to change Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 the thumbnail for. During playback, use the number buttons to Press NAVI MARK anywhere in the title to make input a track number. the displayed picture the thumbnail for that title. For example, for track 6, press 6;...

  • Page 38: Playing In Slow Motion

    Playback • No subtitles are displayed while scanning DVD-Video • Reverse slow-motion playback may not be as smooth discs. as forward and may be better with some discs than others. • Analog and digital sound is output when scanning DVDs with Dolby Digital or Linear PCM sound on •...

  • Page 39: 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 40: A-B Repeat

    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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Switching Audio Channels

    Playback Note Switching audio channels • When playing a Dual Mono recording on a VR mode VR mode Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 disc, if you are listening to the Dolby Digital soundtrack via the digital output, you cannot switch For VR mode content that has both a main and a SAP the audio channel.

  • Page 44: Recording

    PAL-M. See also Input Line System on page 97. hours. Note • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode DVD-RW discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information.

  • Page 45: Recording Time And Picture Quality

    Recording Recording time and picture quality Restrictions on video recording There are four preset recording quality modes: • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video • FINE – Highest quality setting, gives about one hour discs and some satellite broadcasts.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Setting A Timer Recording

    Recording • If the recorder is stopped, you can also use the +/– buttons on the front panel to select the channel Setting a timer recording number. VR mode Video mode Use the REC MODE button to set the picture Using the timer recording features you can program up quality/recording time.

  • Page 48: Easy Timer Recording

    Recording Press EASY TIMER. • Timer recordings have higher priority than the Auto Start Recording function (see Automatic recording Alternatively, you can also access from the Home Menu from a satellite tuner on page 54). A timer recording (press HOME MENU and select Timer Recording then Easy Timer Recording).

  • Page 49: Standard Timer Recording

    Recording • You can go back and reset the start time if you need This screen shows all the timer programs currently set. to by pressing RETURN. Timer Recording Use the (cursor left/right) to move the Date Start Stop Mode Rec to Confirm cursor to the recording end time on the grid.

  • Page 50: Timer Recording Using The Vcr Plus+® Programming System

    Recording • Mode – Select FINE, SP, LP, EP or AUTO (See • For a DVD timer recording, if Optimized Rec (see Optimized Rec on page 105) is set to On, the recorder Recording time and picture quality on page 45). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the MN setting.

  • Page 51: Vcr Plus+ Programming With The Power Off

    Recording Press ‘VCR Plus+’ to display the VCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ programming with the power off program screen. You can enter a PlusCode number when the recorder is You can also access this screen from the Home Menu in standby. Note that the recording is always made to the (press HOME MENU, select Timer Recording, then VCR HDD.

  • Page 52: Extending A Timer Recording In Progress

    Recording Extending a timer recording in progress Press ENTER to set the new time and exit the screen. You can extend a timer recording beyond the Recording will continue until the new stop time is programmed end time in two different ways. This can be reached.

  • Page 53: Timer Recording Faq

    Recording Timer recording FAQ Simultaneous recording and playback Frequently Asked Questions VR mode • Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start A feature called Chase Play makes it possible to watch a recording! recording in progress (DVD or HDD) from the start of the recording (as in, playback is ‘chasing’...

  • Page 54: Recording From An External Component

    Recording Check that the Audio In settings for External Audio, on page 97). Also, during simultaneous recording Dual Mono Recording and DV Input are as you want and playback, if the TV line system of the playback track/title changes then playback will automatically them (see Audio In settings on page 100).

  • Page 55: Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    Recording Set the timer for the satellite receiver (or other component), then switch it into standby (if Recording from a DV camcorder necessary). VR mode Video mode Check the manual that came with the receiver if you’re not sure how to do this. You can record from a DV camcorder connected to the DV IN/OUT jack on the front panel of this recorder.
  • Page 56 Recording • During DV recording, if a part of the tape is blank, or • Recording is automatically paused if the recorder has copy-protected material on it, this recorder will detects no signal, or a copy-protected signal. pause recording. Recording will restart automatically Recording restarts when there is a non-copy- when there is a recordable signal.

  • Page 57: Recording From The Dv Output

    Finalizing a disc VR mode Video mode • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. can be played on a regular DVD player or computer These discs will have only a text title menu when equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 58: Initializing A Dvd-Rw Disc

    Recording • How long finalization takes depends on the type of Note disc, how much is recorded on the disc and the number of titles on the disc. A disc recorded in VR • By default, the recorder initializes blank DVD-RW mode can take up to one hour to finalize.

  • Page 59: Copying And Back-Up

    Copying and back-up Chapter 7 Copying and back-up When copying from HDD to DVD, the speed of copying depends on the recording mode and the kind of DVD disc Introduction you’re using. The table at the bottom of the page shows Use the copying features of this recorder to: the minimum copying time for one hour of material.

  • Page 60: Real-Time Copying

    Copying and back-up Real-time copying One Touch Copy* (HDD to DVD) Real-time copying is also possible, with the advantage that you can manually set a different recording mode The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing from the original. For example, you can record a title title (or currently selected title in the Disc Navigator) from originally recorded in FINE mode in SP mode.

  • Page 61: Canceling One Touch Copy

    Copying and back-up • Thumbnail picture markers (Navimark) and chapter markers for the Disc Navigator are copied, but their position in the copy may be slightly changed from the ONE TOUCH COPY original. • If some part of the title being copied is copy- protected, copying will start, but the copy-protected portions will not be copied.

  • Page 62: Hdd To Dvd Copy List Menu Options

    Copying and back-up • Resetting the recorder to its factory settings (see • When in the thumbnails area of the screen, use the PREV ( ) and NEXT ( Resetting the recorder on page 109) will also erase the ) buttons to display the Copy List.

  • Page 63: Recording The Copy List

    Copying and back-up Recording the Copy List HDD to DVD Copy List commands After putting together your Copy List, you’re ready to record it. Select ‘Conf List’ to display the Copy List settings Use this command to add titles to the Copy List. screen.

  • Page 64: Erase

    Copying and back-up Erase Input a name for the selected title. Use this command to erase individual titles from the Copy List. Input Title Name 15:00 Wed 7/10 2ch LP Select ‘Erase’ from the Copy List menu options. A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? ! CAPS N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;...

  • Page 65: Combine

    Copying and back-up Use the playback controls to find the place you Repeat step 2 to combine more titles, or press want to divide the title. RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options. Divide Title Note 16:00 Sun 11/08 2ch •...

  • Page 66: Erase All

    Copying and back-up Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select Select ‘Chpt Edit’ from the Copy List menu a new position for the title, then press ENTER. options. The thumbnails in the Copy List reflect the new order. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select a title from the Copy List to edit, then press ENTER.
  • Page 67 Copying and back-up Press RETURN to get back to the chapter editing Use the (cursor buttons) to select the options on the left, or select another chapter. space between the chapters to combine. Select ‘Back’ (or press RETURN) to go back to the Chapter Edit main Copy List screen.

  • Page 68: Erase Section (Erase Sec)

    Copying and back-up Erase Section (Erase Sec) Repeat steps 3 to 5 if you want to erase more sections from the same title. Using this command you can delete a part of a Copy List title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a Select ‘Back’...

  • Page 69: 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 Sun 8/11 2ch LP Information for the Recording Time 0h32m55s Copy List selected title menu options Erase Copy List titles Move Preview Copy List Total 1h30m Erase All...

  • Page 70: Dvd To Hdd Copy List Menu Options

    Copying and back-up Select ‘DVD HDD’. The DVD to HDD Copy screen appears. Recording the Copy List After putting together your Copy List, you’re ready to DVD to HDD Copy record it. Original Select ‘Conf List’ to display the Copy List settings screen.

  • Page 71: Dvd To Hdd Copy List Commands

    Copying and back-up Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select a title from the Copy List to erase, then press ENTER. DVD to HDD Copy List commands DVD to HDD Copy Play List Use this command to add titles to the Copy List. Select ‘Add’...

  • Page 72: Preview

    Copying and back-up The thumbnails in the Copy List are updated to reflect the new order. Using disc back-up* Repeat steps 2 and 3 to move other titles in the This feature offers a simple way to make a back-up copy Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy of a finalized Video mode disc.
  • Page 73 Copying and back-up When the data has been copied, press OPEN/ 10 If you don’t need to keep the back-up data on CLOSE to open the disc tray. Take out the disc and the HDD, you can delete it now. load a blank* recordable DVD.

  • Page 74: 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 75 Editing HDD Disc Navigator Currently selected title HDD group tabs Disc Navigator Group1 Group2 Group3 Group4 New indicator Recording time Selected Group 12:30 Wed 4/11 2ch LP HDD Remain available in the displayed Recording Time 0h30m40s 6h12m(FINE) Disc Navigator Play recording mode menu options Erase...
  • Page 76 Editing HDD or DVD to select the hard disk drive or the • You can switch between the HDD and the DVD Disc DVD. Navigator screens using the HDD and DVD buttons (front panel or remote). Press DISC NAVIGATOR to display the Disc You can copy a selected HDD title to DVD, or DVD title to Navigator screen.

  • Page 77: Disc Navigator Menu Options

    Editing VR mode (Play List) Disc Navigator menu options • Create – Make a new Play List title (page 85) The commands available from the Disc Navigator for the • Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) – Make detailed changes to VR mode and Video mode discs and the HDD are shown chapters in a Play List title (page 84) below.

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

    Editing Select ‘Erase’ from the Disc Navigator menu options. Editing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD content Use the (cursor buttons) to select the title you want to erase, then press ENTER. These commands affect the actual content stored on the DVD-R/RW or HDD.

  • Page 79: Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit)

    Editing Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) • A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. VR mode Use the buttons to change the cursor position. When editing VR mode DVDs or video on the HDD you can edit individual chapters within a title, with •...

  • Page 80: Inserting Chapter Markers Into A Title

    Editing • Preview – Preview chapters: Select the chapter you • For greater control over the exact position of chapter STOP to return to the chapter PAUSE button want to play; press markers it can be useful to use the edit screen.

  • Page 81: Lock / Unlock

    Editing Use the playback controls ( , , , etc.) to Select ‘Lock’ from the Disc Navigator menu find the start of the section to erase, then (with options. ‘From’ highlighted) press ENTER. Use the (cursor buttons) to select the The bar at the bottom of the screen shows the current title you want to lock (or unlock), then press ENTER.

  • Page 82: Divide

    Editing Change Group (Chg Group) • You can’t undo the following operations: initializing, recording or finalizing a disc, locking and unlocking titles. Use this command to assign titles to a particular group. Divide Select ‘Chg Group’ from the Disc Navigator menu, then press ENTER.

  • 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: Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit)

    Editing • Divide – Divide a chapter into two or more parts: • A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Select the chapter you want to divide. From the Use the buttons to change the cursor following screen use the playback controls ( , ,...

  • Page 85: Erase Section (Erase Sec)

    Editing Erase Section (Erase Sec) Create VR mode VR mode Using this command you can delete a part of a Play List Use this function to add an Original title to the Play List. title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a When you do this, the whole title is put into the Play List recording made from the TV.

  • Page 86: Move

    Editing Press ENTER to add the title. Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to move. The new title appears in the updated Play List. Divide Disc Navigator Play List VR mode Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.

  • Page 87: Combine

    Editing Combine Erase All VR mode VR mode Use this function to combine two adjacent Play List titles This command erases all the titles from the Play List. into one. Select ‘Erase All’ from the Disc Navigator Play List Select ‘Combine’ from the Disc Navigator Play menu options.

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: Reloading Files From A Disc

    The PhotoViewer Reloading files from a disc If you have a disc with a large number of files and/or folders, you can still view all the images using the reload function. Use the (cursor down) button to navigate to the last entry in the folder list (‘Read next: ...’). Press ENTER to load the next batch of up to 999 files/99 folders from the disc.

  • Page 91: The Disc Setup Menu

    The Disc Setup menu Chapter 11 The Disc Setup menu Input a name for the disc up to 64 characters long From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, for a VR mode disc, or 32 for a Video mode disc. initialize and finalize discs.

  • Page 92: Initialize Settings

    The Disc Setup menu Important Finalize settings • A locked disc can still be initialized (which will completely erase the disc). Finalize DVD-R DVD-RW Note • You cannot change the lock setting for a disc if the TV Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc line system of the disc is different to the current can be played on a regular DVD player or computer setting of the recorder.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback

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

  • Page 95: Audio Drc

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. • To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.

  • Page 96: The Initial Setup Menu

    The Initial Setup menu Chapter 13 The Initial Setup menu Use the Display option to set the date and time format (12 or 24-hour clock, etc.) Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various Initial Setup recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on.

  • Page 97: Input Line System

    The Initial Setup menu • Set the current date and time. Note • If when this setting is changed, the screen goes Initial Setup blank (due to incompatibility with your TV), you can Manual Clock Setting Basic Clock Setting Clock Setting switch back by pressing and holding the front panel Tuner Input Line System...

  • Page 98: Remote Control Mode

    Auto Channel Setting Antenna You only need to set this if you are using more than one Tuner Manual CH Setting Cable Pioneer DVD recorder in the same room. Video In/Out VCR Plus+ CH Setting Audio In Audio Out Language...

  • Page 99: Vcr Plus+ Ch Setting

    The Initial Setup menu Assign channel numbers to the guide channels as The manual tuning function allows you to manually tune necessary. to stations, should you need to. Look in your TV guide to see which channel numbers should be assigned to which guide channels. Initial Setup Basic Auto Channel Setting...

  • Page 100: Component Video Out

    Audio Out Input Level (L2) please contact our customer service center. Language Input Level (L3) This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays Recording Playback and monitors Plasma display If the external source is standard stereo, leave set to •...

  • Page 101: Dual Mono Recording

    The Initial Setup menu Input Level (L1 / L2 / L3) When the external audio is from the DV input, an audio subcode channel within the DV audio tells the recorder • Default setting: 0dB whether the audio is stereo or dual mono. This has priority over the setting you make here.

  • Page 102: Dts Out

    The Initial Setup menu If your AV amp/receiver (or other connected component) If your AV amp/receiver (or other connected component) is Dolby Digital compatible, set to Dolby Digital, is compatible with high sampling rate audio (88.2 / 96 otherwise set to Dolby Digital PCM.

  • Page 103: Subtitle Language

    The Initial Setup menu When set to On, the recorder selects the default audio This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a language on a DVD disc (French dialog for a French disc, the recorder automatically plays the disc in that movie, for example), and displays subtitles in your language (although this depends on the Auto Language...

  • Page 104: Subtitle Display

    The Initial Setup menu Subtitle Display Recording settings • Default setting: On Initial Setup Manual Recording Basic OSD Language • Default setting: Off Tuner Audio Language Video In/Out Subtitle Language Assist Subtitle Audio In Auto Language Audio Out DVD Menu Language Initial Setup Language Subtitle Display...

  • Page 105: Optimized Rec

    The Initial Setup menu Optimized Rec Auto Chapter (Video) • Default setting: Off • Default setting: 10 minutes Initial Setup Initial Setup Basic Manual Recording Basic Manual Recording No Separation Tuner Optimized Rec Tuner Optimized Rec 10 minutes Video In/Out Navi Mark Video In/Out Navi Mark...

  • Page 106: Playback Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Seamless Playback Playback settings VR mode • Default setting: Off TV Screen Size During playback of a VR mode Play List, you may notice • Default setting: 4:3 (Letter Box) momentary interruption in the picture at edited points. The Seamless Playback feature lets you trade-off accuracy of the edit points for more seamless playback.

  • Page 107: Parental Lock

    The Initial Setup menu Parental Lock Parental Lock : Change Password • Default level: Off To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one. • Default password: none • Default Country code: us (2119) Select ‘Change Password’. Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level.

  • Page 108: Parental Lock : Country Code

    The Initial Setup menu Use number buttons to enter your password, • Select by code letter: Use (cursor left/right) to then press ENTER. change the country code. Initial Setup Initial Setup Parental Lock : Change Level Parental Lock: Country Code Basic TV Screen Size Basic...

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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 112 This battery should last play shows ‘--:--’ approximately five 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.

  • Page 113: Frequently Asked Questions

    Additional information Problem Remedy Front panel display shows ‘LOCK’ • The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 52). when a button is pressed Can’t use One Touch Copy (HDD to • Make sure that there is a recordable DVD loaded with some free space for DVD) recording and fewer than 99 titles already on the disc.

  • Page 114: About Dv

    Additional information About DV • Can I copy a finalized Video mode disc (DVD-R or DVD- RW) to the HDD? Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV- Yes. Start playing the Video mode disc and use the equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and One Touch Copy button to copy the currently playing...

  • Page 115: Dv-Related Messages

    Additional information DV-related messages Manual recording modes You may see the following messages appear on your TV screen when using the DV IN/OUT jack. The table below shows the approximate recording times • No DV camcorder connected. – The camcorder is for all of the 32 manual recording modes, as well as the not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched standard recording mode equivalents.

  • Page 116: 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 117: 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 118: Handling Discs

    Use of shaped discs is not commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or liability arising in connection with the use of shaped other cleaning agents, including products designed for discs.

  • Page 119: Cleaning The Pickup Lens

    Next, press due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer- STANDBY/ON to switch the power to standby, checking that the POWER OFF indication in the display goes off.

  • Page 120: Glossary

    Additional information “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Glossary Dynamic range Analog audio The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds An electrical signal that directly represents sound. possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical lost in noise).
  • Page 121 Additional information PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) Track The most common system of encoding digital audio, Audio CDs and Video CDs use tracks to divide up the found on CDs and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a content of a disc. The DVD equivalent is called a chapter. lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital See also Chapter.

  • Page 122: Specifications

    Additional information Tuner Specifications Receivable channels VHF ........2–13ch UHF.
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