Pioneer DVR-650H-S - DVD Recorder / HDD User manual

<VRB1464-A>Printed in China
HDD/DVD Recorder
DVR-650H-S
Operating Instructions
HDD/DVD RECORDER Operating Instructions
Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright © 2007 Pioneer Corporation.
All rights reserved.
PIONEER CORPORATION
4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.
P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: [phone]
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2, Canada TEL: [phone]
PIONEER EUROPE NV
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: [phone]
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.
253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: [phone]
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [phone]
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: [phone] K002_B_En
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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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filed
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
or moisture.
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WARNING
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product
contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the rear of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: inside of the unit
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CAUTION
ATTENTION
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. VRW2262 - A
RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B QUAND OUVERT. ÉVITEZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.
ADVARSEL
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VARNING
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT UTSÄTTA DIG FÖR STRÅLEN.
VARO!
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LUOKAN 3B LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
PRECAUCIÓN
CUANDO SE ABRE HAY RADIACIÓN LÁSER DE CLASE 3B VISIBLE E INVISIBLE. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN A LOS RAYOS LÁSER.
VORSICHT
BEI GEÖFFNETER ABDECKUNG IST SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B IM GERÄTEINNEREN VORHANDEN.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!
WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.
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CAUTION
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,
make sure the unit has been installed so that the
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
(for example, when on vacation).
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and
10 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time (for example, when
on vacation).
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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
warranty period.
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POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
are not likely to be stepped on. 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.
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Contents
01 Before you start
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Putting the batteries in the remote
control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disc/content format playback
compatibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . 12
Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . 13
02 Connections
Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using other types of video output . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a cable box or satellite
receiver (1)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a cable box or satellite
receiver (2)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to an AV amplifier or
receiver
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
03 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
04 Getting started
Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . 30
05 Recording
About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . 35
Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting the picture quality/
recording time
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Simultaneous recording and playback
(Chase Play)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording from an external
component
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Automatic recording from a satellite
tuner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Playing your recordings on other DVD
players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . . 49
DVD-RW Auto Initialize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
06 Playback
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the
contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . 57
The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . 59
Switching DVD and DivX
soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Displaying disc information
on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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07 Playing and recording from a DV
camcorder
Playing from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . 63
Recording from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . 63
About DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
08 Editing
Editing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
09 Copying and backup
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using Copy Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using disc backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
10 Using the Jukebox
Copying music to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Copying files via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Playing music from the Jukebox . . . . . . . 89
Editing Jukebox albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
11 The PhotoViewer
Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Changing the display style of the
PhotoViewer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Reloading files from a disc or
USB device
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Importing files to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Selecting multiple files or folders . . . . . . 94
Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW . . . . . . . . . 94
Copying selected files to a
DVD-R/-RW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Printing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
12 The Disc Setup menu
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Initialize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
13 The Video Adjust menu
Setting the picture quality for TV and
external inputs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Setting the picture quality for disc
playback
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
14 The Initial Setup menu
Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . 105
Selecting other languages for
language options
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
15 Additional information
Minimum copying times. . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Manual recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
If the picture freezes and the front panel
and remote control buttons stop
working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Front-panel displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Setting up the remote to control
your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . 129
Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
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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)
• RF antenna cable
• Power cable
• These operating instructions
Putting the batteries in the
remote control
• Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the
battery compartment following the
indications (
 ,  ) inside the
compartment.
Important
Incorrect use of batteries can result in
hazards such as leakage and bursting.
Please observe the following:
• Don’t mix new and old batteries
together.
• Don’t use different kinds of batteries
together — although they may look
similar, different batteries may have
different voltages.
•Make sure that the plus and minus ends
of each battery match the indications in
the battery compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that
isn’t going to be used for a month or
more.
• When disposing of used batteries,
please comply with governmental
regulations or environmental public
instruction’s rules that apply in your
country or area.
Using the remote control
Please keep in mind the following when
using the remote control:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles
between the remote and the remote
sensor on the unit.
• Remote operation may become
unreliable if strong sunlight or
fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s
remote sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices
can interfere with each other. Avoid
using remotes for other equipment
located close to this unit.
•Replace the batteries when you notice a
fall off in the operating range of the
remote.
• When the batteries run down or you
change the batteries, the remote control
mode is reset to Recorder 1. See
Remote
Control Mode
on page 114.
•Use within the operating range in front of
the remote control sensor on the front
panel, as shown.
WARNING
Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or
other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or
near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak,
overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the
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• You can control this recorder using the
remote sensor of another Pioneer
component via the
CONTROL IN jack on
the rear panel. See
Rear panel
connections
on page 14 for more
information.
Disc/content format playback
compatibility
Compatible media
• DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / 1x / 1x to 2x, ver. 1.2 /
2x to 4x / 2x to 6x
•DVD-R ver. 2.0 / 1x / 1x to 4x / 1x to 8x / 1x
to 16x, ver. 2.1 / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x
•DVD+RW 1x to 2.4x / 1x to 4x / 3.3x to 8x
•DVD+R 1x to 2.4x / 1x to 4x / 1x to 8x / 1x
to 16x
•DVD-RAM ver. 2.0 / 2x, ver. 2.1 / 2x / 2x to
3x / 2x to 5x, ver. 2.2 / 2x / 2x to 3x / 2x to 5x
• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x / 2x to 8x
• DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x
Note that older models of DVD recorders
and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW ver. 1.2
discs and/or corrupt the data on the disc. 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.
*1
Discs should be finalized in this recorder before
playing. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs
may not play.
*2
Cannot read the CPRM information will show in
the display when you load a disc. However, this will not
affect playback.
*3
Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.
Readable file system
This recorder can play DVDs recorded under
the following file systems
1
: ISO 9660*, UDF
1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.00, UDF 2.01.
*
ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. Romeo and
Joliet file systems are both compatible with
this recorder.
Model Playable Recordable
DVR-7000 Yes
*1,2,3
No
DVR-310
DVR-510H Yes
*1
No
Note
1•Depending on the recording technique used, even files recorded in compatible file systems may not play
correctly.
• MP3/WMA files can be played back when recorded onto a DVD that contains no video files and uses the UDF
1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.01 or ISO 9660 file systems.
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HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility
This recorder can play and record all widely-used DVD disc types, and additionally provides
HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between
the different disc types.
Notes to table
*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 100).
*2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording
(page 100).
*3 Erasable, but free space does not increase.
*4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use playlist
editing.
*5 Must be compatible with DVD-R (VR) playback.
*6 Finalize using this recorder (may not playback in
some units) (page 48).
*7 Must be compatible with DVD-RW (VR) playback.
*8 Must be compatible with DVD+RW playback.
*9 Must be compatible with DVD-RAM playback.
*10 Only when HDD Recording Format is set to Video
Mode Off (page 111).
*11 Only when the recording mode is not set to LPCM.
*12 CPRM-compatible discs only.
*13 Take the disc out of the cartridge before use. Only
Panasonic and Maxell discs have been tested to work
reliably with this recorder. Discs from other makers may
become unusable when recorded or edited.
*14 Erasing a title does not increase the available
recording time, nor increase the number of recordable
titles left.
*15 Must be compatible with DVD+R playback.
*16 Depending on the disc, it may have to be initialized
before it can be recorded (page 100). In this case,
initialization will take about an hour.
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD
+RW
DVD-
RAM
Marks used in this
manual
*1 *1 *2 *13, 16
Logos
Re-recordable/
Erasable
 *3 *3   *3  *14 
Editing of recorded
programmes
   *4   *4  *4  *4 
Recording of Copy-
once protected
material
  *12  *12  *12
Playback in other
players/recorders
n/a *5  *6 *7  *6 
*6, 15
 *8  *9
Chase play

16:9 and 4:3
programme
recording
   
Dual mono
broadcast
recording of both
audio channels

*10, 11
 *11  *11  *11
HDD DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM
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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.
• If you intend to play DVD-R DL (Video
mode) or DVD+R DL discs recorded on
this unit on other DVD recorders/players,
you must finalize them. (Note that some
DVD recorders/players may not play
even finalized DL discs.)
• This logo indicates that the disc is a
DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc:
Correct operation has been confirmed for DL
discs:
• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 4x
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)
• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 8x
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)
That’s
JVC
• DVD+R DL 2.4x
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)
RICOH
• DVD+R DL 2.4x to 8x
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)
RICOH
About DualDisc playback
A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side
of which contains DVD content –video,
audio, etc. –while the other side contains
non-DVD content such as digital audio
material.
The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not
compliant with the CD Audio specification
and therefore may not play.
It is possible that when loading or ejecting a
DualDisc, the opposite side to that being
played will be scratched. Scratched discs
may not be playable.
The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this
product. DVD-Audio content will not play.
For more detailed information on the
DualDisc specification, please refer to the
disc manufacturer or disc retailer.
Other disc compatibility
In addition to DVD, this recorder is
compatible with a wide range of disc types
(media) and formats. Playable discs will
generally feature one of the logos on the disc
and/or disc packaging shown below. Note
however that some disc types, such as
recordable CD (and DVD), may be in an
unplayable format — see below for further
compatibility information.
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.
Romeo and Joliet file systems are both
compatible with this recorder.
• Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD-
Audio and Video CD/Super VCD)
• Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio
only
Compressed audio compatibility
• Compatible media: DVD-ROM,
DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM,
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, USB
• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio
(WMA)
• Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz
Video CD
Audio CD CD-R CD-RW
Super Video CD (Super VCD)
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• Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps or higher
recommended)
• Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback:
Yes
• VBR WMA playback: No
• WMA encoder compatibility: Windows
Media Codec 8
(files encoded using
Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable
but some parts of the specification are not
supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless,
Voice and VBR)
• DRM (Digital Rights Management)
1
file
playback: No
•File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must
be used for the recorder to recognize
MP3 and WMA files – do not use for
other file types)
• File structure: Up to 99 folders/999 files
(if these limits are exceeded, only files
and folders up to these limits are
playable)
WMA (Windows Media™ Audio)
compatibility
This recorder can playback Windows Media
Audio content.
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media
Audio and refers to an audio compression
technology developed by Microsoft
Corporation. WMA content can be encoded
by using Windows Media Player for
Windows XP, Windows Media Player 9 or
Windows Media Player 10 series.
Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
This product includes technology owned by
Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or
distributed without a license from Microsoft
Licensing, Inc.
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”.
When naming files/titles on a CD-R/-RW disc
prior to burning, keep in mind that by default
they will be played in alphabetical order.
• Official DivX
®
Certified product.
• Plays all versions of DivX
®
video
(including DivX
®
6) with standard
playback of DivX
®
media files.
• File extensions: .avi and .divx (these
must be used for the recorder to
recognize DivX video files).
Note that all
files with the .avi extension are recognized
as MPEG4, but not all of these are
necessarily DivX video files and therefore
may not be playable on this recorder.
• File structure: Up to 99 folders or 999
files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
Note
1DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by
restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment)
used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your
PC and/or software.
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DivX
®
VOD content
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand)
content on this recorder, you first need to
register the recorder with your DivX VOD
content provider. You do this by generating a
DivX VOD registration code, which you
submit to your provider.
Some DivX VOD content may only be
playable a fixed number of times. When you
load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD
content, the remaining number of plays is
shown on-screen and you then have the
option of playing the disc (thereby using up
one of the remaining plays), or stopping. If
you load a disc that contains expired DivX
VOD content (for example, content that has
zero remaining plays), the message
Rental
Expired
is displayed.
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited
number of plays, then you may load the disc
into your recorder and play the content as
often as you like, and no message will be
displayed.
Important
•DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM
system. This restricts playback of
content to specific, registered devices.
•If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD
content not authorized for this recorder,
the message
Authorization Error is
displayed and the content will not play.
• Resetting the recorder (as described in
Resetting the recorder on page 131) will
not cause you to lose your registration
code.
JPEG file compatibility
•Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and
EXIF 2.2* still image files
*
File format used by digital still cameras
• Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
• Horizontal resolution: 160 to 5120 pixels
• Vertical resolution: 120 to 3840 pixels
• Progressive JPEG compatible: No
• File extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jif, .jfif
(must be used for the recorder to
recognize JPEG files – do not use for
other file types)
• File structure: The recorder can load up
to 99 folders/999 files at one time
(if there
are more files/folders that this on the disc
then more can be reloaded)
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer
may not be playable in this unit due to the
setting of the application software used to
create the disc. In these particular
instances, check with the software publisher
for more detailed information.
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF
format) are not compatible with this
recorder.
Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW
software disc boxes for additional
compatibility information.
Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
DivX
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About the internal hard disk
drive
The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile
piece of equipment. When used without the
proper care or in the wrong conditions, it is
possible that recorded contents may be
damaged or lost entirely, in some cases
making even normal playback or recording
impossible. Please understand that in the
event of repair or replacement of the HDD or
related components, all your HDD
recordings will be lost.
Please use the recorder following the
guidelines below to protect against possible
HDD failure.
The HDD should not be regarded as a place to
store recordings permanently. We
recommend that you back up your important
recordings onto 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.
•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.
• 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 on the front panel display, wait at
least two minutes.
2 Unplug from the wall socket.
3 Move the recorder.
• 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 over
time in an improper manner or in an
unsuitable environment, it is possible
that the HDD will fail. Signs of problems
include playback unexpectedly freezing
and noticeable block noise (mosaic) 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.
Optimizing HDD performance
As you record and edit material on the HDD,
the data on the disk becomes fragmented,
eventually affecting the recorder’s
performance. Before this happens, the
recorder will warn you that it is time to
optimize the HDD (which you can do from
the Disc Setup menu; see
Optimize HDD on
page 100).
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Symbols used in this manual
The following icons are provided to help you
quickly identify which instructions you need
for which kind of disc.
HDD
Any type of DVD disc
(recordable or playback
only), finalized or not.
Commercially produced
DVD, finalized Video mode
DVD-R/-RW.
Video mode DVD-R/-RW
(unfinalized)
VR mode DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
Audio CD
Video CD
Super VCD
WMA or MP3 files
DivX files
All of the above
HDD
DVD
DVD-Video
DVD (Video)
DVD (VR)
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
CD
Video CD
Super VCD
WMA/MP3
DivX
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Chapter 2
Connections
Rear panel connections
1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT
Connect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
jack. The signal is passed through
to the
ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to
your TV.
2 INPUT 3
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video
inputs for connection to a satellite receiver,
set top box, etc.
3 OUTPUT 2
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video
outputs for connection to a TV or AV
amplifier/receiver.
4 HDMI OUT
HDMI output for high quality digital audio
and video.
5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)
Coaxial digital audio jack for connecting to
an AV amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS
decoder or other equipment with a digital
input.
6 INPUT 1/AUTO START REC
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video
inputs for connection to a satellite receiver,
set top box, etc.
7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
A high-quality video output for connecting to
a TV or monitor with a component video
input.
8 OUTPUT 1
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video
outputs for connection to a TV or AV
amplifier/receiver.
9 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.
10 AC IN – Power inlet
Connect to a power outlet using the supplied
power cable after making all other
connections.
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
HDMI OUT
CONTROL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO L
R
YP
B
P R
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC
INPUT 3
1 2
67 8 9 10
3 4 5
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Front panel connections
On the front panel there is a flip-down cover
that hides more connections.
Left side:
11 DV IN
A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for
connecting a DV camcorder.
12 USB port (Type B)
USB port for connecting a PictBridge-
compatible printer or PC.
13 USB port (Type A)
USB port for connecting a digital camera,
keyboard or other USB device.
Right side:
14 INPUT 2
Audio/video input (stereo analog audio;
composite and S-video), especially suitable
for camcorders, game consoles, portable
audio, etc.
USB
DV IN
11 12 13
INPUT 2 VIDEO
S-VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO
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Easy connections
The setup described here is a basic
configuration that allows you to record TV
programmes 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.
Important
• This recorder is equipped with copy
protection technology. Do not connect
this recorder to your TV via a VCR (or your
VCR via this recorder) using AV cables,
as the picture from this recorder will not
appear properly on your TV.
• Before making or changing any rear
panel connections, make sure that all
components are switched off and
unplugged from the wall outlet.
1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV
outlet to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on
this recorder.
2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is
supplied) to connect the ANTENNA OUT
jack on this recorder to the antenna input
on your VCR.
• If you are not connecting a VCR in the
chain, connect this recorder directly to
your TV and skip the next step.
3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect
the antenna output on your VCR to the
antenna input on your TV.
4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to a set of audio/
video inputs on your TV.
Use the supplied three-pin audio/video
cable. It is colour-coded to help you match
them up (red/white for the right/left audio
connections and yellow for video in/outs).
Make sure you match up the left and right
outputs with their corresponding inputs for
correct stereo sound.
5Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN
2 above) using a set of audio and video
cables.
•See the following page if you want to use
S-video or component video cables for
the video connection.
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
HDMI OUT
CONTROL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
YP
B
P R
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC
INPUT 3
TV
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
VCR
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA
OUT
1
2
OUTPUT 1
35
4
To antenna input
To antenna input
From antenna output
To audio/video input
To audio/
video input
From audio/
video output
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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. The variety of outputs also gives you the
flexibility of connecting your particular
equipment using the best connection type
available.
1 Connecting using an S-video output
S-video carries the picture as separate
colour and luminance (brightness) signals.
There are two S-video outputs for connection
to TVs, monitors, VCRs or other equipment.
•Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to
connect an S-VIDEO OUTPUT (1 or 2) to
an S-video input on your TV, monitor (or
other equipment).
2 Connecting using the component
video output
Component video carries the picture as two
separate colour signals, plus a luminance
(brightness) signal.
See also
Component Video Out on page 106
for how to set up the component video
output for use with a progressive scan-
compatible TV.
• Use a component video cable (not
supplied) to connect the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video
input on your TV, monitor (or other
equipment).
TV
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
HDMI OUT
CONTROL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
YP
B
P R
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC
INPUT 3
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
1
2
S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
To component video input
To S-video input
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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
1
. 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:
• Record unscrambled channels by
selecting them on this recorder.
•Record scrambled channels by selecting
them on the cable box/satellite receiver
and using the Auto Start Recording
feature (see
Automatic recording from a
satellite tuner
on page 47).
• Watch one channel while recording
another.
Important
• Do not connect this recorder ‘through’
your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box.
Always connect each component
directly to your TV or AV amp/receiver.
1Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
This enables you to watch and record TV
channels.
2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to
a set of audio/video inputs on your TV
using a set of A/V cables (as supplied).
This enables you to watch the output from
this recorder.
3 Connect the audio/video output of
your cable box/satellite receiver to the
INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set
of A/V cables.
This enables you to record scrambled TV
channels.
Note
1 The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video
connections if they’re available.
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
HDMI OUT
CONTROL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
YP
B
P R
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC
INPUT 3
TV
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
Cable box/
Satellite receiver
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA
OUT
1
1
OUTPUT 1
INPUT 1/AUTO
START REC
12
3
To antenna input
To antenna input
From antenna output
To audio/video input
From audio/
video output
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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.
1
Using the setup on this page you can:
• Record any channel by selecting it on
the cable box/satellite receiver.
• Record using the Auto Start Recording
feature (see
Automatic recording from a
satellite tuner
on page 47).
Important
• Do not connect this recorder ‘through’
your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box.
Always connect each component
directly to your TV or AV amp/receiver.
1Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
This enables you to watch and record TV
channels.
2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to
a set of audio/video inputs on your TV
using a set of A/V cables (as supplied).
This enables you to watch discs.
3 Connect the audio/video output of
your cable box/satellite receiver to the
INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set
of A/V cables.
This enables you to record scrambled TV
channels.
Note
1 • The setup on this page does not allow you to watch one channel and record another.
• The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video
connections if they’re available.
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
HDMI OUT
CONTROL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
YP
B
P R
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC
INPUT 3
TV
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
Cable box/
Satellite receiver
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA
OUT
1
1
OUTPUT 1
INPUT 1/AUTO
START REC
2
3
To antenna input
To antenna input
From antenna output
To audio/video input
From audio/
video output
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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.
You’ll probably also want to connect a video
output to your AV amp/receiver. Use the
standard (composite) video output (as
shown here), or the S-video or component
video connections.
See also
Audio Out on page 107 for how to
set up the digital audio output. (Noise may
be output from your speakers if the recorder
is not set up to work with your AV amp/
receiver.)
Important
• Do not connect this recorder to your TV
‘through’ your VCR or other component
using A/V cables. Always connect it
directly to your TV.
1Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
This enables you to watch and record TV
channels.
2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to
a set of audio/video inputs on your AV
amp/receiver.
3Use an coaxial digital audio cable (not
supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (COAXIAL) jack on this recorder to
an coaxial digital input on your AV amp/
receiver.
This enables you to listen to multichannel
surround sound.
1
4Connect the AV amp/receiver’s video
output to a video input on your TV.
Note
1 If your AV amp/receiver doesn’t have an coaxial digital input, but has a optical type, converter boxes that convert
from coaxial to optical are available at specialist audio dealers.
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
HDMI OUT
CONTROL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
YP
B
P R
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC
INPUT 3
TV
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
AV amp/
receiver
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA
OUT
1
1
OUTPUT 1
3
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
2
4
To antenna input
To audio/video input To digital input
To video input
From video
output
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