Pioneer DVR-660H-S - 250GB HDD Multizoned DVR User manual

HDD/DVD Recorder
DVR-660H-K
DVR-560H-K
DVR-460H-K
Operating Instructions
Printed in China <VRB1490-A>
K002_B_En
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]
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Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: [phone]
Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian
Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address:
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
Customer Satisfaction Department
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé
Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près
de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à la clientèle de Pioneer:
Pioneer Électroniques du Canada, Inc.
Service Clientèle
300, Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la
garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit.
S018_C_EF
RegisterYour Product on
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca
Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright © 2008 Pioneer Corporation.
All rights reserved.
HDD/DVD Recorder Operating Instructions
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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
D3-4-2-1-1_En-A
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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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 DECLASSE 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!
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DVR660HK_KC_EN.book 3 ページ ２００８年２月７日 木曜日 午後２時３４分

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how
you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that
lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,
without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound.
So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound
level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent
hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we
want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will
provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of
sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,
thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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Contents
01 Before you start
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Putting the batteries in the remote
control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disc/content format playback
compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . 13
Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . 14
02 Connections
Rearpanel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using othertypes of video output . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a cable box orsatellite
receiver(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to a cable box orsatellite
receiver(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to an AV
amplifier/receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting otherAV sources . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
03 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
04 Getting started
Switching on and setting up. . . . . . . . . . 31
05 Recording
About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
About HDD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . 36
Using the built-in TV tuner. . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting the picture quality/
recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . 38
About timerrecordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Simultaneous recording and playback
(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording from an external
component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Automatic recording from
a satellite tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Playing yourrecordings on otherDVD
players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . . 50
DVD-RW Auto Initialize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
06 Playback
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the Disc Navigatorto browse the
contents of a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . 58
The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Displaying and switching subtitles. . . . . 60
Switching DVD and DivX
soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Switching camera angles. . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Displaying disc information
on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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07 Playing and recording from a
DV/HDD camcorder
Playing from a DV camcorder. . . . . . . . . 63
Recording from a DV camcorder. . . . . . . 63
About DV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Copying from an HDD camcorder. . . . . . 66
08 Editing
Editing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
The Disc Navigatorscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . 68
09 Copying and backup
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
One Touch Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using Copy Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Using disc backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
10 Playing and copying DivX files
(PC VIDEO)
Playing DivX files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Copying DivX files to the HDD . . . . . . . . . 86
Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
11 Playing and copying music
(Jukebox)
Copying music to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Playing music from the Jukebox . . . . . . . 90
Copying albums/tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Editing the HDD Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
12 Playing and copying photos
(PhotoViewer)
Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Creating photo movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Importing files to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW . . . . . . . . . 98
Copying selected files to
a DVD-R/-RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Printing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
13 Copying files from a PC
(Connect PC)
Connecting the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Copying WMA/MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Copying MPEG-4 AAC, JPEG
and DivX files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
14 The Disc Setup menu
Basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Initialize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
15 The Video Adjust menu
Setting the picture quality forTV
and external inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Setting the picture quality fordisc
playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
16 The Initial Setup menu
Using the Initial Setupmenu . . . . . . . . 113
17 Additional information
Setting upthe remote to control
yourTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Minimum copying times. . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Manual recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
If the picture freezes and the front panel
and remote control buttons stop
working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
On-screen displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Front panel displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . 139
Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cleaning the pickuplens . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Condensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Moving the recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Resetting the recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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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/R6Pdry cell batteries x 2
• Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow)
• RF antenna cable
•Powercable
•Theseoperating instructions
•Warranty card
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’tusedifferent kinds of batteries
together— although they may look
similar, different batteries may have
different voltages.
•Makesure 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 fora month or
more.
• When disposing of used batteries,
please comply with governmental
regulations orenvironmental public
instruction’s rules that apply in your
country orarea.
Using the remote control
Please keepin mind the following when
using the remote control:
•Makesure that there are no obstacles
between the remote and the remote
sensoron the unit.
•Remoteoperation may become
unreliable if strong sunlight or
fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s
remote sensor.
•Remotecontrollers fordifferent devices
can interfere with each other. Avoid
using remotes forotherequipment
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 oryou
change the batteries, the remote control
mode is reset to Recorder1. See Remote
Control Mode on page 122.
• Use within the operating range in front of
the remote control sensoron the front
panel, as shown.
WARNING
Do not use orstore batteries in direct sunlight or
otherexcessively hot place, such as inside a caror
neara heater. This can cause batteries to leak,
overheat, explode orcatch fire. It can also reduce the
life orperformance of batteries.
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• You can control this recorderusing the
remote sensorof anotherPioneer
component via the CONTROL IN jack on
the rearpanel. See Rear panel
connections on page 15 formore
information.
Disc/content format playback
compatibility
Compatible media
•DVD-RWver. 1.1 / 1x / 1x to 2x, ver. 1.2 /
2x to 4x / 2x to 6x
•DVD-Rver. 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-RDLver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x / 2x to 8x
• DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x
Note that oldermodels of DVD recorders and
DVD writers may reject DVD-RW ver1.2
discs and/orcorrupt the data on the disc. If
you want to share DVD-RW discs between
this recorderand an olderrecorder/writer,
we recommend using ver.1.1 discs.
The following table shows olderPioneerDVD
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 recordercan play DVDs recorded under
the following file systems1: 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-810 H
DVR-57H
DVR-210
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/MPEG-4 AAC/DivX files can be played back when recorded onto a DVD that contains no video titles
and uses the UDF 1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.01 orISO 9660 file systems. The MPEG-4 AAC files can be played or
copied only with the DVR-660H-K.
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HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility
This recordercan 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 108).
*2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording
(page 108).
*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 49).
*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 118).
*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 108). In this case,
initialization may take over one 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-layerdisc. This unit can
record to both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL
discs.
• If you intend to play DVD-R DL (Video
mode) orDVD+R DL discs recorded on
this unit on otherDVD 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 orDVD+R DL disc:
Correct operation has been confirmed forDL
discs:
•DVD-RDLver. 3.0/2x to 4x
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)
•DVD-RDLver. 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 otherside 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 orejecting 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.
Formore detailed information on the
DualDisc specification, please referto the
disc manufacturerordisc retailer.
Other disc compatibility
In addition to DVD, this recorderis
compatible with a wide range of disc types
(media) and formats. Playable discs will
generally feature one of the logos on the disc
and/ordisc packaging shown below. Note
howeverthat some disc types, such as
recordable CD (and DVD), may be in an
unplayable format — see below forfurther
compatibility information.
CD-R/-RW compatibility
This recordercannot record CD-R orCD-RW
discs.
• Readable formats: CD audio, Video CD,
ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3,
WMA, MPEG-4 AAC1, JPEG orDivX 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)
•Unfinalizeddiscplayback: 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
Layer3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio
(WMA), MPEG-4 AAC1
Note
1 The MPEG-4 AAC files can be played orcopied only with the DVR-660H-K.
Video CD
Audio CD CD-R CD-RW
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•Sampling rates (MP3/WMA): 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz or48 kHz
•Sampling rates (MPEG-4 AAC1):
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz
•Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps orhigher
recommended)
•Variable bit-rate (VBR) WMA/MP3/
MPEG-4 AAC1playback: Yes2
•WMAencodercompatibility: 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)3file
playback: No
• File extensions: .mp3, .wma, .m4a1
(these must be used forthe recorderto
recognize MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC1
files – do not use forotherfile types)
• File structure: The recordercan 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)
About MPEG-4 AAC
1
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core
of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which
incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the
basis of the MPEG-4 audio compression
technology. The file format and extension
used depend on the application used to
encode the AAC file. This unit plays back
AAC files encoded by iTunes®bearing the
extension ‘.m4a’. DRM-protected files will
not play, and files encoded with some
versions of iTunes®may not play, or
filenames may display incorrectly.
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
WMA (Windows Media™ Audio)
content
This recordercan playback Windows Media
Audio content.
WMA is an acronym forWindows Media
Audio and refers to an audio compression
technology developed by Microsoft
Corporation.
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. Keeping the same terminology as
DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are
called “Titles”. When naming files/titles on a
disc priorto burning, keepin 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 forthe recorderto
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.
Note
1 The MPEG-4 AAC files can be played orcopied only with the DVR-660H-K.
2 The elapsed playing time may not be displayed properly.
3 DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by
restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on devices otherthan the PC (orotherrecording equipment)
used to record it. Fordetailed information, please see the instruction manuals orhelpfiles that came with your
PC and/orsoftware.
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• File structure: Upto 99 folders or
999 files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
DivX
®
VOD content
In orderto play DivX VOD (video on demand)
content on this recorder, you first need to
registerthe recorderwith yourDivX VOD
content provider. You do this by generating a
DivX VOD registration code, which you
submit to yourprovider.
Some DivX VOD content may only be
playable a fixed numberof times. When you
load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD
content, the remaining numberof plays is
shown on-screen and you then have the
option of playing the disc (thereby using up
one of the remaining plays), orstopping. If
you load a disc that contains expired DivX
VOD content (forexample, content that has
zero remaining plays), the message Rental
Expired is displayed.
If yourDivX VOD content allows an unlimited
numberof plays, then you may load the disc
into yourrecorderand 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 forthis recorder,
the message Authorization Error is
displayed and the content will not play.
• Resetting the recorder(as described in
Resetting the recorder on page 141) will
not cause you to lose yourregistration
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 forthe recorderto
recognize JPEG files – do not use for
otherfile types)
•Filestructure: The recordercan 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
formore detailed information.
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF
format) are not compatible with this
recorder.
Check the DVD-R/-RW orCD-R/-RW
software disc boxes foradditional
compatibility information.
Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DivX
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DTS
Manufactured under license under U.S.
Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and
DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and
the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of
DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
About the internal hard disk
drive
The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile
piece of equipment. When used without the
propercare orin the wrong conditions, it is
possible that recorded contents may be
damaged orlost entirely, in some cases
making even normal playback orrecording
impossible. Please understand that in the
event of repairorreplacement of the HDD or
related components, all yourHDD
recordings will be lost.
Please use the recorderfollowing 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 recorderon a stable,
level surface.
• Do not block the rearvent/cooling fan.
• Do not use the recorderin excessively
hot orhumid places, orin 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 recorderimmediately
afterswitching it off. If you need to move
the recorder, please follow the steps
below:
1Afterthe message POWER OFF is
shown on the front panel display, wait at
least two minutes.
2Unplug from the wall socket.
3Move the recorder.
•Ifthere’s a powerfailure while the
recorderis on there is a chance that
some data on the HDD will be lost.
•TheHDDisvery delicate. If used over
time in an impropermannerorin 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
recorderwill warn you that it is time to
optimize the HDD (which you can do from
the Disc Setupmenu; see Optimize HDD on
page 108).
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Symbols used in this manual
The following icons are provided to helpyou
quickly identify which instructions you need
forwhich kind of disc.
HDD
Any type of DVD disc
(recordable orplayback
only), finalized ornot.
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
WMA, MP3 or
MPEG-4 AAC1files
DivX files
All of the above
Note
1 The MPEG-4 AAC files can be played orcopied only with the DVR-660H-K.
HDD
DVD
DVD-Video
DVD (Video)
DVD (VR)
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
CD
Video CD
WMA/MP3
MPEG-4 AAC
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Chapter 2
Connections
Rear panel connections
1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT
Connect yourTV antenna to the ANTENNA
IN (RF IN) jack. The signal is passed through
to the ANTENNA OUT jack forconnection to
yourTV.
2 INPUT 3
Stereo analog audio, video and S-Video
inputs forconnection to a satellite receiver,
set topbox, etc.
3 OUTPUT 2
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video
outputs forconnection to a TV orAV
amplifier/receiver.
4 LAN (10/100)
(DVR-660H-K only)
Ethernet port for10BASE-T (10 Mbps)/
100BASE-TX (100 Mbps) network connection
(page 26).
5HDMIOUT
HDMI output forhigh quality digital audio
and video.
6 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)
Coaxial digital audio jack forconnecting to
an AV amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS/
MPEG decoderorotherequipment with a
digital input.
7 INPUT 1/AUTO START REC
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video
inputs forconnection to a satellite receiver,
set topbox, etc.
8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
A high-quality video output forconnecting to
a TV ormonitorwith a component video
input.
9 OUTPUT 1
Stereo analog audio, video and S-Video
outputs forconnection to a TV orAV
amplifier/receiver.
10 CONTROL IN
Use to control this recorderfrom the remote
sensorof anotherPioneercomponent with a
CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the
Pioneermark. Connect the CONTROL
OUT of the othercomponent to the
CONTROL IN of this recorderusing a mini-
plug cord.
11 AC IN – Power inlet
Connect to a poweroutlet using the supplied
powercable aftermaking all other
connections.
AC IN
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
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
LAN(10/100) HDMI OUT
1 2
78 9 10 11
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Front panel connections
On the front panel there is a flip-down cover
that hides more connections.
Left side:
1DVIN
A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for
connecting a DV camcorder.
2 USB port (Type A)
USB port forconnecting an HDD
camcorder, digital camera, keyboard or
otherUSB device.
3 USB port (Type B)
USB port forconnecting a PictBridge-
compatible printerorPC.
Right side:
4 INPUT 2
Audio/video input (stereo analog audio;
composite and S-Video), especially suitable
forcamcorders, game consoles, portable
audio, etc.
USB
DV IN
1 2 3
INPUT 2 VIDEO
S-VIDEO L(MONO)RAUDIO
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Easy connections
The setupdescribed here is a basic
configuration that allows you to record TV
programmes on both this recorderand your
VCR. When watching recordings from this
recorder, set yourTV to input 1; switch to
input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR.
Important
•Thisrecorderis equipped with copy
protection technology. Do not connect
this recorderto yourTV via a VCR (oryour
VCR via this recorder) using AV cables,
as the picture from this recorderwill not
appearproperly on yourTV.
•Before making orchanging 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.
•Ifyouare not connecting a VCR in the
chain, connect this recorderdirectly to
yourTV and skipthe 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 helpyou match
them up(red/white forthe right/left audio
connections and yellow forvideo in/outs).
Make sure you match upthe left and right
outputs with theircorresponding inputs for
correct stereo sound.
5 Connect 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 orcomponent video cables for
the video connection.
AC IN
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 / AUTOSTART REC
INPUT 3
COAXIAL
DIGITALOUT
LAN(10/100) HDMI OUT
TV
VCR
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
1
2
OUTPUT 1
35
4
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA
OUT
To antenna input
To antenna input
From antenna
output
From audio/
video output
To audio/
video input
To audio/
video input
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Using other types of video
output
This recorderhas 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 betterpicture quality
still. The variety of outputs also gives you the
flexibility of connecting yourparticular
equipment using the best connection type
available.
1 Connecting using an S-video output
S-video carries the picture as separate
colourand luminance (brightness) signals.
There are two S-video outputs forconnection
to TVs, monitors, VCRs orotherequipment.
• 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 coloursignals, plus a luminance
(brightness) signal.
See also Component Video Out on page 114
forhow to set upthe component video
output foruse 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).
AC IN
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 STARTREC
INPUT 3
COAXIAL
DIGITALOUT
LAN(10/100) HDMI OUT
TV
DVR-660H-K
1
2
S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
To component
video input
To S-video
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Connecting to a cable box or
satellite receiver (1)
If you are using a cable box orsatellite
receiverwith only a few scrambled channels,
follow the setupon this page1. If many orall
the channels are scrambled, we recommend
using the setupon the following page.
Using the setupon 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’
yourVCR, satellite receiverorcable box.
Always connect each component
directly to yourTV orAV amp/receiver.
1 Connect 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 Thediagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video orcomponent video
connections if they’re available.
AC IN
CONTROL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO L
R
YP
B
P R
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
COMPONENTVIDEO OUT
INPUT 1 / AUTOSTART REC
INPUT 3
COAXIAL
DIGITALOUT
LAN(10/100) HDMI OUT
TV
Cable box/
Satellite receiver
1
1
12
3
OUTPUT 1
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA
OUT
INPUT 1/AUTO
START REC
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
To antenna input
To antenna input
From antenna
output From audio/
video output
To audio/
video input
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Connecting to a cable box or
satellite receiver (2)
If many orall the channels you receive by
cable orsatellite are scrambled, we
recommend using this setup.1
Using the setupon 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’
yourVCR, satellite receiverorcable box.
Always connect each component
directly to yourTV orAV amp/receiver.
1 Connect 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 •Thesetupon 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 orcomponent video
connections if they’re available.
AC IN
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 / AUTOSTART REC
INPUT 3
COAXIAL
DIGITALOUT
LAN(10/100) HDMI OUT
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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