Pioneer DVR-420H User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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.

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.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the

unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product

and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only

with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this

product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be

operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the

appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an

outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push

objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this

product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this

product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service

or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

GROUND CLAMP

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

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DANGER

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

CAUTION – PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO

NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION –

POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVVERT.

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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.

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.

This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling

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NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 82040 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE

his product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

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CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.

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Recording equipment and copyright: You may use

this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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Contents

01 Before you start

Features What’s in the box Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote control Disc / content format playback compatibility About the internal hard disk drive

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02 Connecting up

Rear panel connections Front panel connections Easy connections Using other types of video output Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver Connecting other AV sources Plugging in

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03 Controls and displays

Front panel Display Remote control

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04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording Making your first recording Using the built-in TV tuner Basic playback Using the Home Menu Displaying disc information on-screen

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05 Playback

Introduction Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc. Navigating discs and the HDD Scanning discs Playing in slow motion Frame advance/frame reverse The Play Mode menu Displaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracks Switching audio channels Switching camera angles

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06 Recording

About DVD recording About HDD recording Recording time and picture quality Restrictions on video recording Setting the picture quality/recording time Basic recording from the TV Setting a timer recording Timer recording FAQ Simultaneous recording and playback Recording from an external component Automatic recording from a satellite tuner Recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only) Recording from the DV output

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Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 56

Initializing a DVD-RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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07 Copying and back-up

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

One Touch Copy* (HDD to DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

One Touch Copy* (DVD to HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying from HDD to DVD* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

HDD to DVD Copy List menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Recording the Copy List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

HDD to DVD Copy List commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Copying from DVD to HDD* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

DVD to HDD Copy List menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Recording the Copy List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

DVD to HDD Copy List commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using disc back-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

08 Editing

The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Disc Navigator menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Editing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD

content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Editing HDD groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Creating and editing a VR mode Play List . . . . . . . . . 81

09 Disc History

Using the Disc History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

10 The PhotoViewer

Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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11 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings Initialize settings HDD Initialize Finalize settings

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12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external

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inputs Setting the picture quality for disc playback Audio DRC

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13 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu Basic settings Tuner settings Video Out settings Audio In settings Audio Out settings Language settings Recording settings Playback settings

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14 Additional information

Resetting the recorder Setting up the remote to control your TV Screen sizes and disc formats Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions About DV (DVR-520H only) Manual recording modes Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users Language code list Country code list On-screen displays and recorder displays Handling discs Storing discs Damaged discs Cleaning the pickup lens Condensation Hints on installation Moving the recorder Glossary Specifications

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Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

• HDD recording

You can record up to 102 hours of video (in EP mode) on the internal 80GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD).

With both recordable DVD and a high-capacity HDD in the same recorder, you have the flexibility to keep recordings on the HDD for quick access anytime, or record to DVD for archiving or playing on other DVD players.

• Copy between HDD and DVD

You can copy recordings from the HDD to recordable DVD, or from DVD to the HDD. Usually you can use the high-speed copy feature, which can copy an hour of video in under two minutes (when recorded in EP mode using a DVD-R Ver. 2.0 / 8x disc).

You can also choose to copy material at a different recording quality from the original. For example, you might want to copy a FINE mode (highest quality) recording on the HDD to SP (standard play) quality on a DVD so that you can fit other recordings on the same disc.

• One Touch Copy

One Touch Copy makes copying the currently playing title from HDD to DVD, or DVD to HDD as simple as pressing a button.

• Chase play

Using chase play you can start watching a recording before the recording has finished. For example, you could set a timer recording for a program that you’re going to miss the first 15 minutes of, then start watching while the recorder is still recording the program 15 minutes ahead of you.

• Simultaneous recording and playback

VR mode HDD

Playback and recording for both DVDs and the built-in hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example you can record a broadcast program to either a recordable DVD or the HDD, while watching another recording you already made on the same DVD or on the HDD.

HDD

VR mode HDD

• Disc Navigator

The on-screen Disc Navigator makes finding your way around the contents of a disc or the HDD easy. For recordable DVD and HDD content, moving thumbnail images are displayed for ease of use. The Disc Navigator is also where you can edit HDD and recordable DVD content.

• Disc History

The Disc History screen shows disc information, including how much free space remains for recording, for the last 30 recordable discs loaded in the recorder. Every time you load a recordable disc, the Disc History is automatically updated with the latest information.

• Home Menu

The Home Menu gives you on-screen access to all the recorder’s features in one convenient place, from setting up the recorder, to programming a timer recording and editing a recording.

• Progressive scan-compatible

Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.)

• Cinema surround sound in your home

Connect this recorder to a Dolby Digital and/or DTScompatible AV amp/receiver to enjoy full surround sound effects from Dolby Digital and DTS DVD discs.

• Easy Timer Recording

Setting the recorder to record a program is simple from the Easy Timer Recording screen. Set the channel to record and the recording quality, then graphically set the start and end times of the recording. That’s it!

• Program up to 32 timer recordings

You can program the recorder to record up to 32 programs, up to a month in advance, using the

VCR Plus+ As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too.

system* for easy programming if you want.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks

of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license

from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Before you start

• One Touch Recording

Use One Touch Recording to start recording immediately in 30 minute blocks. Each time you press the

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REC

button, the recording time is extended by another 30 minutes.

• Optimized recording

Optimized recording adjusts the recording quality automatically if a timer recording will not fit onto a disc with the settings that you made.

• Auto Start Recording from satellite receiver or other set top box

With a satellite receiver or other set top box connected to the

INPUT 1/AUTO START REC

inputs of this recorder, you can start and stop recording automatically according to the timer settings of the set top box.

• High quality 16-bit Linear PCM audio

When recording using one of the high quality record settings (

FINE

MN32

), the audio is recorded in uncompressed 16-bit Linear PCM format. This delivers great sounding audio to accompany the high picture quality.

• Picture quality adjustment features

During playback, you can adjust various picture quality settings to improve the picture. You can also adjust the recording picture quality. For example, if you want to make a DVD copy of an old video tape, you can optimize the picture quality before transferring it to disc.

• Find what you want to watch quickly and easily

Unlike video tape that needs to be wound to the correct place, you can jump right to the part of a DVD disc or the HDD that you want to watch. Search for a point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

• Manual recording

In addition to the four preset recording quality modes (

FINE, SP, LP

and EP), the manual recording mode allows you to access 32 different recording quality/time settings, giving you precise control over the recording.

• Record to and from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only)

This recorder has a built-in DV (Digital Video) input/ output jack for connection to a DV camcorder. This makes it ideal for transferring camcorder footage to DVD or HDD for editing. You can also transfer DVD or HDD content back to the camcorder if you need to.

• Safe, non-destructive editing

VR mode

When you edit a DVD-RW, the actual content of the disc (the Original content) is not touched. The edited version (the Play List content) just points to various parts of the Original content.

• Chapter marking

VR mode HDD

You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing.

• Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD

Video mode

player

Discs recorded using the Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives

compatible with DVD-Video playback

‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD-

Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVDRW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback equipment, and there is DVD playback equipment that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video format. Note: ‘Finalization’ is required.

• WMA, MP3 and JPEG file playback

This recorder can play WMA and MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files on CD-R, CD-RW or CD-ROM discs.

• Disc Back-up

The disc back-up feature gives you a convenient way to back-up important material on DVD to another recordable DVD disc. The material is first copied to the HDD, then on to a second DVD disc.

• Recovery Recording

HDD

When a timer recording is set to use DVD but the disc loaded at the time of the recording is unrecordable, the program will automatically be recorded to the HDD.

• Auto Replace Recording

HDD

This feature is useful for regular timer recordings of a TV program which you don’t want to keep after watching. Each time the program is recorded, it replaces the one currently on the HDD. There’s no need to manually delete it later.

Note on copying: You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for

which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.

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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 x2

• Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow)

• RF antenna cable

• Power cable

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

,

) inside

Note

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 and TV preset codes are automatically reset. See

Set

on page 95 and

your TV

on page 106 to reset them.

• Use within the operating range and angle, as shown.

Setting up the remote to control

Remote Control

23ft

• You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the

CONTROL IN

connections

jack on the rear panel. See

on page 14 for more information.

Rear panel

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Before you start

Disc / content format playback compatibility

General disc compatibility

This recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format—see below for further compatibility information.

DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW

Audio CD CD-R

• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD

•

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

Corporation.

•

is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.

DVD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs. Compatible media:

• DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 / 2x and Ver. 1.2 / 4x

• DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 2.0 / 4x / 8x

Recording formats:

• DVD-R: DVD-Video format (Video mode)

• DVD-RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode)

Older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. 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 recorder compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs

Model

DVR-7000

DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H

Video CD

CD-RW

Fujicolor CD

Playable Recordable

1,2,3

Yes

Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. Unfinalized

VR mode and Video mode discs may not play.

Cannot read the CPRM information

you load a disc. However, this will not affect playback.

Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.

will show in the display when

CD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

• Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG 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)

• Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only

Compressed audio compatibility

• Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA)

• Sampling rates: 44.1 or 48kHz

• Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps 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) file playback: No (see also DRM in the

• 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)

Glossary

on page 116)

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Before you start

WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility

The Windows Media® logo printed on the box indicates that 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

Media

Player for Windows® XP, or Windows Media®

Player 9 Series.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Player version 7, 7.1, Windows

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, 4:4:2, 4:2:0

• Horizontal resolution: 160 – 5120 pixels

• Vertical resolution: 120 – 3840 pixels

• Progressive JPEG compatible: No

• File extensions: .jpg, jpeg, 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

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.

(if there are more files/folders

Frequently asked questions

• What’s the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW?

The most important difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

For more information, see page 44.

• What’s VR mode?

VR (Video Recording) mode is a special mode designed for home DVD recording. It allows flexible editing of recorded material compared to ‘Video mode’. On the other hand, Video mode discs are more compatible with other DVD players.

• Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player?

Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode

but they must be ‘finalized’ first. This process fixes the contents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD players as DVD-Video discs.

DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable in some players.

This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format). However, for discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using the CPRM compatible device.

Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that discs recorded using this recorder will play on other players.

‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVDVideo format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVDRW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback equipment, and there is DVD playback equipment that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video format. Note: ‘Finalization’ is required.

This recorder supports the recording of ‘copy-once’ broadcast programs using the CPRM copy protection system (see CPRM on page 45) on CPRM-compliant DVD-RW discs in VR mode. CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

are playable in a regular DVD player,

About DVD recording

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Before you start

• Do I need two DVD recorders for editing? What kind of editing can I do?

Unlike editing video tape, you only need one DVD recorder to edit discs. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Play List’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the recorder plays the disc according to the Play List.

Original

Title 1

Chapter 1

Title 2Title 1

Chapter 1

Play List

Throughout this manual, you will often see the words Original and Play List to refer to the actual content and the edited version.

•

Original

content refers to what’s actually recorded

on the disc.

•

Play List

content refers to the edited version of the

disc—how the Original content is to be played.

Title 3Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 2

Chapter 2Chapter 1Chapter 2

About the internal hard disk drive

The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure.

We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs in order to protect against accidental loss.

• Do not move the recorder while it is on.

• 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.

• While the recorder is switched on, do not unplug from the wall socket or switch the electricity off from the breaker switch.

• Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it off. If you need to move the recorder, please follow the steps below:

After the message

display, wait at least two minutes.

Unplug from the wall socket.

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 improperly or in an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD will fail after a few years of use. 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.

POWER OFF

is shown in the

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Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

1 32 4

OUTPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

VHF

UHF

INOUT

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

1 VHF/UHF IN/OUT

Connect your TV antenna to the signal is passed through to the

VHF/UHF IN

VHF/UHF OUT

connection to your TV.

2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input.

3 Audio/video outputs 1 and 2

Two sets of audio/video outputs (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video) that you can use to connect TVs or monitors.

4 Audio/video inputs 1 and 3

Two sets of audio/video inputs (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video) that you can use to connect to satellite receivers, TVs, VCR or other source component for recording.

5 CONTROL IN

Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a terminal and bearing the Pioneer

CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN

of the other component to the

of this recorder using a mini-plug cord.

CONTROL OUT



6 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

A digital audio output for connecting to an AV amp/ receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other equipment with optical digital input.

7 AC IN

Connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable after making all other connections.

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

INPUT 3

VIDEO

jack. The

jack for

mark. Connect the

INPUT 1/

S-VIDEO

AUTO START REC

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

AC IN

5 6

Front panel connections



STANDBY/ON

DVDHDD

VIDEOS-VIDEO

PULL-OPEN

On the left side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides a third audio/video input, consisting of an S-video and standard (composite) video jack, and stereo analog audio jacks.

DVR-520H only:

On the right side is the DV input/ output i.LINK connector. This is for connection to a DV camcorder.

OPEN/CLOSE REC

ONE TOUCH COPY

DV IN/OUT

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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.

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.

A/V IN 2

A/V

OUT

VHF/UHF

VHF

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

OUTPUT 1

INOUT

UHF

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the VHF/UHF IN jack on this recorder.

2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the VHF/UHF 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.

A/V IN 1

OUT

VCR

INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

CONTROL

INPUT 3

AC IN

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 colorcoded 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.

5 Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using a set of audio and video cables.

Note

• See the following page if you want to use S-video or component video cables for the video connection.

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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. The variety of outputs also gives you the flexibility of connecting your particular equipment using the best connection type available.

COMPONENT

INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

OUTPUT 1

INOUT

UHF

VHF

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

1 Connecting using an S-video output

S-video carries the picture as separate color 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).

INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC

OPTICAL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

DIGITAL OUT

INPUT 3

AC IN

2 Connecting using the component video output

Component video carries the picture as two separate color signals, plus a luminance (brightness) signal.

See also

Component Video Out

on page 96 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).

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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:

• Record unscrambled channels by selecting them on this recorder.

• Record scrambled channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite tuner and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see

• 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.

Automatic recording from a satellite tuner

A/V IN 1

VHF/UHF

on page 54).

OUT

Cable box/ Satellite receiver

VHF

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

OUTPUT 1

INOUT

UHF

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

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 tuner to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

INPUT 3

A/V OUT

INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC

OPTICAL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

CONTROL

AC IN

Note

The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they’re available.

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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.

• Record using the Auto Start Recording feature (see

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.

VHF/UHF

Automatic recording from a satellite tuner

A/V IN 1

on page 54).

OUTPUT 1

INOUT

UHF

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

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 tuner to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

AUDIO

INPUT 3

A/V

OUT

VIDEO

INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

CONTROL

Cable box/ Satellite receiver

AC IN

Note

• 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.

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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.

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 speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amp/receiver.)

Audio Out settings

on page 98 for how to set up the digital audio output. (Noise may be output from your

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.

VHF/UHF

OUTPUT 1

INOUT

UHF

VHF

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

INPUT 1/ AUTO START REC

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

CONTROL

INPUT 3

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

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 AV amp/receiver.

3 Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this recorder to an optical digital input on your AV amp/ receiver.

This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.

4 Connect the AV amp/receiver’s video output to a video input on your TV.

VIDEO

A/V IN 1

AC IN

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AV amp/ receiver

Note

• The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they’re available.

• If your AV amp/receiver doesn’t have an optical digital input, but has a coaxial type, converter boxes that convert from optical to coaxial are available at specialist audio dealers.

VIDEO

OUT

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Connecting up

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

Connecting a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only)

Using the front panel connect a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

DV IN/OUT

jack, it is possible to

DV IN/OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

1 2

Analog camcorder

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

VCR

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of inputs on this recorder.

This enables you to record tapes from your VCR or camcorder.

• You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection.

• The front panel connections make convenient connections for a camcorder input.

2 Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this recorder.

This enables you to record from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder.

• You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection.

Important

• This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks.

DV IN/OUT

IN/OUT

DV camcorder

1 Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel

DV IN/OUT

jack of this recorder.

Plugging in

After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder.

AC IN

1 Use the supplied power cable to connect this recorder to a power outlet.

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Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 3 4 65

STANDBY/ON

PULL-OPEN



DVDHDD

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

2 HDD

Press to switch to the hard disk drive (HDD) for recording and playback. The button lights when HDD is selected.

3 DVD

Press to switch to DVD for recording and playback. The button lights when DVD is selected.

4 IR remote sensor

(page 10)

5 Disc tray

6 Front panel display

See

Display

on page 22 for details.

7 DV IN/OUT jack (DVR-520H only)

(page 14, 20, 53, 55, 56, 97, 111) Digital input/output jack for use with a DV camcorder.

8 +/–

(page 28, 30)

Use to change TV channels, skip chapters/tracks, etc.

OPEN/CLOSE REC

ONE TOUCH COPY

DV IN/OUT

781112131415 910

9 ONE TOUCH COPY

Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. See also the page 9.

10 REC

Press to start recording.



Press to stop recording.



Press to start or restart playback.



Press to stop playback.

14 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

15 Front panel inputs

Pull the cover down where indicated to access the front panel input jacks. Especially convenient for connecting camcorders and other portable equipment.

(page 59)

(page 14)

Note on copying

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Controls and displays

Display

4321

 / 

Arrows indicate the copy direction between the HDD () and DVD ( ).

2 PLAY /  REC indicators

Lights during playback / recording; blinks when playback / recording is paused.

The ‘ or DVD is selected for recording/playback.

4 PL

Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode.

5PM

Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display.

62 3

Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1).

7 REM

Lights when the character display is showing the remaining available recording time.

Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan.

Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.

10 R / RW

Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW.

11 CH

Channel indicator for the built-in TV tuner.

 



’ and ‘’ indicators light to indicate that the HDD

(page 75, 81)

(page 95)

(page 96)

(page 28)

(page 27)

5 6 7 8

9 10 1211 13

(page 47) Lights when a timer recording has been set. (Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but there isn’t a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.)

AUTO

(page 54) Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set, and during Auto Start Recording.

13 Recording quality indicators

FINE

Lights when the recording mode is set to quality).

Lights when the recording mode is set to SP (standard play).

Lights when the recording mode is set to LP (long play).

Lights when the recording mode is set to EP (extended play).

Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode.

14 Character display

15 Channel recording indicators

(page 97) Indicates which channels are recorded when Dual Mono is selected.

SAP

(page 29) Lights when the currently selected TV channel has a Second Audio Program channel.

16 OVER

(page 98)

Lights when the analog audio input level is too high.

15 16

(page 44)

FINE

(best

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Controls and displays

Remote control

1 2

STANDBY/ON ONE TOUCH

5 7

1 ONE TOUCH COPY



HDD DVD

SUBTITLE ANGLE PLAY MODE

AUDIO

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS TUV WXYZ

VCR Plus+

DISC NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST

TOP MENU MENU

HOME MENU

REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN

PAUSE STOP OK SKIPCMBACK

CASE

SELECTION

REC

STOP REC REC MODE TIMER REC



DISC

HISTORY

TV CONTROL



INPUT

CHANNEL

SELECT

(page 59) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. See also the page 9.

2 Remote control indicator

Lights when setting up the remote control for use with a TV (page 106) and when setting the remote control mode (page 95).

3 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

4 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

5 HDD

(page 27) Press to select the hard disk (HDD) for recording or playback.

COPY

DEF

ABC

CLEAR

ENTER

NEXT STEP/SLOW

NAVI

CHP

MARK

VOLUME

DVD RECORDER

OPEN/CLOSE



INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

RETURN



EASY TIMER

DISPLAY

Note on copying

6 DVD

(page 27)

Press to select the DVD for recording or playback.

7 DVD playback functions

AUDIO

(page 29, 42, 43) Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

SUBTITLE

(page 42) Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

ANGLE

(page 43) Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes.

8 PLAY MODE

(page 39) Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such as search, repeat and program play).

9 Alphanumeric buttons and CLEAR

Use the number buttons for track/chapter/title selection; channel selection, and so on. The same buttons can also be used to enter names for titles, discs and so on.

Use

CLEAR

to clear an entry and start again.

10 INPUT SELECT

(page 53)

Press to change the input to use for recording.

11 CHANNEL +/–

(page 28)

Press to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

12 VCR Plus+

(page 50)

Press, then use the number buttons to enter a

PlusCode

13 DISC NAVIGATOR

programming number for timer recording.

(page 35, 73)

/ TOP MENU

(page 30) Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top menu if a DVD-Video disc is loaded.

14 PLAY LIST

(page 75, 81)

/ MENU

(page 30) Press to switch between Original and Play List content on VR mode discs, or display the disc menu if a DVD-Video disc is loaded.

///

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

ENTER

select the currently highlighted option.

16 HOME MENU

(page 32) Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can navigate all the functions of the recorder.

17 RETURN

Press to go back one level in the on-screen menu or display.

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Controls and displays

18 Playback controls



REV SCAN / FWD SCAN  (page 37)

Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed.



PLAY

Press to start playback.



PAUSE

Press to pause playback or recording.



STOP

Press to stop playback.

CM BACK (commercial back)

Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward through the audio or video playing.

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward through the audio or video playing.



PREV / NEXT

Press to skip to the previous or next title/chapter/ track/folder; or to display the previous or next menu page.



STEP/SLOW  (page 38)

During playback, press to start slow-motion playback; while paused, press to show the previous or next video frame.

19 Recording controls



REC

Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in blocks of 30 mins.



STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

REC MODE

Press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality).

TIMER REC

Press to set a timer recording from the standard Timer Recording screen.

EASY TIMER

Press to set a timer recording from the Easy Timer Recording screen.

(page 29)



(page 28)

(page 45)

(page 48)

(page 47)

20 DISC HISTORY

Press to display summary information (disc name, recording time left, etc.) from the last 30 recordable discs loaded.

NAVI MARK

Press to select a thumbnail picture for the current title for use in the Disc Navigator screen.

CHP MARK

Press to insert a chapter marker when playing/ recording a VR mode DVD-RW disc or the HDD.

21 DISPLAY

Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

22 TV CONTROL

After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

(page 86)

(page 36)

(page 78)

(page 32)

(page 106)

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Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator feature. This takes you through setting the clock, the internal TV tuner and the video and audio output settings.

If you’re using the recorder for the first time, we strongly recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder.

1 Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder.

2 Press the



STANDBY/ON button on the remote

control or the front panel to switch on.

When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen. (If the Setup Navigator doesn’t appear, you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu; see page 95).

3 Use the

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select English or French as the OSD, subtitle, audio, and DVD menu language, then press ENTER.

STANDBY/ON



ENTER

DVD RECORDER

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Language

Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

English français

4 Press ENTER again to start setting up using the Setup Navigator.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Clock Set

Complete this setup before you

On Screen Display

start using your recorder.

Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

Start Cancel

Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings.

• If you don’t want to use the Setup Navigator, press  (cursor down) to select

Cancel

, then press

ENTER

exit the Setup Navigator.

5 Use the

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘Antenna’ or ‘Cable’ depending on how you receive your terrestrial TV channels, then press ENTER.

You can also select

Do not set

if you don’t need the recorder to retune all the channels (if you’re using the Setup Navigator for a second time, for example).

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Auto Channel Setting

Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

Antenna Cable Do not set

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Getting started

After selecting

Antenna

Cable

the recorder starts automatic tuning. This takes a couple of minutes to complete.

Tuning

7/68

Cancel

6 Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting, then press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Clock Setting

Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

Auto Manual

• Auto clock setting

Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically.

Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number that broadcasts a time signal, then move the cursor down to ‘Start’ and press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Auto Clock Setting

Clock Set On Screen Display

Date

Front Panel Display

Time

Remote Control Set

Clock Set CH

Setup Mavigator

Start

Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to set

your time zone.

Initial Setup

Press

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback



(cursor down) then use the

Manual Clock Setting

Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display

Time Zone

Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

D.S.T.

Off

USA

Alaska

1/2

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to set D.S.T. to On or Off, then press ENTER.

Select On if you are currently using daylight saving time.

Set the current date and time.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

• Use the

Manual Clock Setting

Clock Set On Screen Display

Date

Front Panel Display Remote Control Set

Time

Setup Mavigator

Time Zone

D.S.T.

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to change

01 01 2004

12 00

USA Alaska

Off

2/2

THU

the value in the highlighted field.

• Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to move

from one field to another.

• Press

ENTER

to finish setting the time.

7 Select the kind of TV you have, ‘Wide (16:9)’ or ‘Standard (4:3)’.

The recorder takes a short while to set the time. After you see that the time has been set, select

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Auto Clock Setting

Clock Set On Screen Display

Date

Front Panel Display

Time

Remote Control Set

Clock Set CH

Setup Mavigator

If the time could not be set automatically, press to go back to the previous screen and select

11 20

2104 2004

Start

to proceed.

WED

RETURN

Manual

• Manual clock setting

If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Use the press

8 Is your TV compatible with progressive scan video?

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select, then

ENTER

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

TV Screen Size

Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

Progressive

Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

Wide (16:9) Standard (4:3)

Compatible Not Compatible Don't Know

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Getting started

HDD DVD





Use the

Compatible, Not Compatible

press

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

, or

ENTER

Don’t Know

, then

• Note that progressive scan video is only output through the component video outputs (see page 16).

9 Is this recorder connected to an AV amp/receiver for digital audio?

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Use the

/

Connected

• If you select setup. Press select

Go Back

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

, or

AV Amp Digital Connect

Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

Not Connected

ENTER

Connected Not Connected

, then press

, that completes the

to exit the Setup Navigator, or

if you want to start again.

ENTER

10 Select the digital audio formats your AV amp/ receiver is compatible with.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

AV Amp Compatibility

Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital, DTS PCM only

12 That’s it! Press ENTER to finish setting up, or select ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Clock Set On Screen Display

Setup is complete!

Front Panel Display

Enjoy using your DVD recorder!

Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

Finish Setup Go Back

Other settings you can make

After setting up using the Setup Navigator, you should be ready to start enjoying your DVD recorder. It’s possible, however, that you may want to make a couple of additional settings, depending on how the recorder is set up for TV broadcasts.

• Manual channel setting – This setting lets you skip channels where there is no station, as well as manually tune to stations. See page 96.

• VCR Plus+ channel setting – This setting lets you assign guide channels to ensure that the VCR Plus+ programming system works correctly. See

Plus+ CH Setting

on page 96.

That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.

• Setting up the remote to control your TV – You can set up the supplied remote control to control many brands of TV. See

on page 106.

Setting up the remote to control your

Manual CH Setting

VCR

Use the

Digital ENTER

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

Dolby Digital, DTS

PCM only

, then press

• Check the operating instructions that came with your AV amp/receiver if you’re not sure what it’s compatible with.

11 Is your AV amp/receiver compatible with 96 kHz digital audio?

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Use the

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

Compatible, Not Compatible

press

ENTER

• Check the operating instructions that came with your AV amp/receiver if you’re not sure.

96kHz PCM Compatible

Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

Setup Mavigator

Compatible Not Compatible Don't Know

, or

Don’t Know

Dolby

, then

Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording

The

HDD

and

DVD

panel) are used to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for playback and recording. The indicator in the front panel display shows which is currently selected.

buttons (remote control and front

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ENTER

CHANNEL

Getting started

Making your first recording

This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording of a TV program on either the HDD, or to a recordable DVD.

Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 (

Recording

STANDBY/ON



HDD DVD

OPEN/CLOSE



CHANNEL

• Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125.

6 Press  REC to start recording.

• By default, the recording will be in SP (standard play) mode, which will give you around two hours of recording from a blank DVD disc.

• You can pause recording by pressing Press



REC

or  PAUSE

again to restart recording.



PAUSE

7 When you want to stop recording, press



STOP REC.

Playing back your recording

The TV program you just recorded should be on the HDD or DVD disc as a single title with one or more chapters.

• Press  PLAY to start playback.

If you want to stop playback before the end of the recording, press



STOP

PLAY

STOP

REC

STOP REC



1 If they aren’t already on, switch on your TV and this recorder.

Press  STANDBY/ON

to switch on.

• Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this recorder.

2 Press HDD to record to the HDD, or DVD to record to a recordable DVD.

If you choose to record to the HDD, skip to step 5 now.

3 Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

4 Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the label side face-up, using the disc guide to align the disc.

• When you load a new, blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder will take a moment to initialize it for recording.

5 Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to select the TV channel you want to record from.

• You can also use the the recorder is stopped.

+/–

buttons on the front panel if

Using the built-in TV tuner

Changing TV channels

There are three different ways to select TV channels. Note that you can’t change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording standby.

•

CHANNEL +/– Number buttons

• select channel 4, press press

3, 4, ENTER

ENTER

•

+/–

buttons on the front panel

Note

• Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125.

• You can’t change TV channels during playback or recording, or while in recording standby.

buttons on the remote

on the remote – For example, to

; for channel 102, press 1, 0, 2,

then

ENTER

; for channel 34,

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Getting started

Changing audio channels

Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP). You can change the TV audio using the

AUDIO

button.

• Press AUDIO to change the TV audio.

The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.

Mono SAP

Stereo

• If

SAP

is selected, but there is no SAP channel being

broadcast, you will still hear the main audio channel.

• If the sound is poor quality when set to can often improve it by changing to

Stereo

Mono

, you

Basic playback

This section shows you how to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of video from the HDD. More playback features, such as repeat and program play, are covered in the next chapter.

STANDBY/ON



OPEN/CLOSE



ENTER

Important

• Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means playback-only DVD-Video discs and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.

• Some DVD-Video discs don’t allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction.

1 Press  STANDBY/ON to switch on.

Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

2 Press HDD to playback from the HDD, or DVD to play a DVD.

If playing video from the HDD, skip to step 5 below.

3 Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

4 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a doublesided DVD-Video disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).

• If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please first read the note on page 31.

5 Press  PLAY to start playback.

• If you’re playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc menu may appear when you start playback. Use the

///

(cursor) buttons and

ENTER

to navigate

DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and

ENTER

for Video CD menus.

• When playing video from the HDD, playback will automatically stop after the end of a title is reached.

• See the following sections for more details on playing specific kinds of discs.

6 To stop playback, press  STOP.

7 When you’ve finished using the recorder, eject the disc and switch the recorder back into standby.

• To open/close the disc tray, press  OPEN/CLOSE

. Remove the disc before putting the recorder into standby.

• Press



STANDBY/ON

to switch the recorder into

standby.

PLAY

STOP



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Getting started

Playing DVD discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.

PLAY

Press to start playback. If

STOP

PAUSE

REV SCAN FWD SCAN

PREV NEXT

CLEAR

ENTER

SKIPCMBACK

STEP/SLOW



TOP MENU MENU

ENTER

RESUME

back starts from the place last stopped.

Press to stop playback. You can resume playback from the same point by pressing  PLAY again to cancel the resume function.)

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title. (You can also use the front panel +/– buttons to do this during playback.)

Except VR mode:

chapter number then press directly to that chapter within the currently playing title. On some discs, you can also use the number buttons to select numbered items in the disc menu.

VR mode only:

title number then press

All:

and start again.

(Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of 10 minutes forward or three minutes back.

During playback, press to start slowmotion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed. While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction.

Press to display the ‘top’ menu or menu of a DVD-Video disc (these are often the same).

Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVDVideo disc menus; press items.

is displayed on-screen, play-

During playback, enter a

Press

CLEAR

to clear a number entry

. (Press  STOP

ENTER

to skip

ENTER

to select

Playing from the HDD

The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD).

PLAY

Press to start playback. If

RESUME

back starts from the place last stopped. Playback automatically stops after the end of a title is reached.

STOP

Press to stop playback. You can resume playback from the same point by pressing  PLAY again to cancel the resume function.)

PAUSE

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN

Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

PREV NEXT

Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title. (You can also use the front panel +/– buttons to do this during playback.)

During playback, enter a title number then press Press start again.

CLEAR

ENTER

SKIPCMBACK

(Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of 10 minutes forward or three minutes back.

STEP/SLOW

During playback, press to start slow-



motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed. While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction.

is displayed on-screen, play-

. (Press  STOP

ENTER

to skip directly to that title.

CLEAR

to clear a number entry and

RETURN

Press to return to the previous level of a DVD-Video disc menu.

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Getting started

Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files.

PLAY

Press to start playback.

STOP

Press to stop playback.

PAUSE

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN

PREV NEXT

Note

• If you want to play a DTS audio CD, make sure the recorder is connected to a DTS-compatible amp/ receiver with a digital connection. Noise will be output through the analog outputs. Also make sure that (see

• Scanning doesn’t work with WMA tracks.

CD and MP3 only:

Press to start scanning. Press again to increase the scanning speed. (There are two scan speeds; the current scan speed is shown on-screen.)

Press to skip to previous/next track (or folder for WMA/MP3 disc). (You can also use the front panel +/– buttons to do this during playback.)

During playback, enter a track number then press

ENTER

to skip directly to that track. Press

CLEAR

start again.

ENTER

STEREO

is selected using the

Switching audio channels

to clear a number entry and

on page 43).

AUDIO

button

Playing Video CDs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CDs.

Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) menus. These discs show PBC in the display when you load them and display a menu on-screen from where you can select what to watch.

PLAY

Press to start playback. If

STOP

PAUSE

REV SCAN FWD SCAN

PREV NEXT

CLEAR

ENTER

SKIPCMBACK

STEP/SLOW



RETURN

RESUME

back starts from the place last stopped.

Press to stop playback. You can resume playback from the same point by pressing  PLAY again to cancel the resume function.)

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

Press to skip to previous/next track. (You can also use the front panel +/– buttons to do this during playback.) When a PBC menu is displayed, press to display the previous/next page.

During playback, enter a track number then press track. Press start again. While a PBC menu screen is displayed, use to select numbered menu items.

Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of 10 minutes forward or three minutes back. Note that this function doesn’t work when playing in PBC mode.

During playback, press to start slowmotion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed. While paused, press to advance a single frame (forward direction only).

Press to display the disc menu of a Video CD playing in PBC mode.

is displayed on-screen, play-

. (Press  STOP

ENTER

to skip directly to that

CLEAR

to clear a number entry and

Note

• When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search, repeat and program play are not available. You can play a PBC Video CD in non-PBC mode by pressing

PLAY



to start playback instead of 

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Getting started

Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the features of the recorder. Press the Home Menu screen:

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Copy

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DVR-520H screen

Use the

///

(cursor) buttons followed by to select the option you want. To exit the Home Menu, press

HOME MENU

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DV Record

ENTER

RETURN

to display

ENTER

Displaying disc information onscreen

You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded or the HDD.



HDD DVD





Home menu options

Timer Recording

Disc Setup

(page 89)

(page 47)

Disc Navigator

(page 35,

Initial Setup

(page 94)

page 73)

Copy

(page 58)

Video/Audio Adjust

(page 91)

Disc History

PhotoViewer

(page 86)

(page 87)

Play Mode

DV Record

(page 39)

(DVR-520H

only) (page 55)

Note

• Some options in the Home Menu may be grayed out sometimes, indicating that they are not available at the present time. For example, the Photoviewer option is grayed out unless there is a disc loaded that contains JPEG image files.

DISPLAY

DVD RECORDER

1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the on-screen information.

• Press once to show the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity together. Press again to show the status of just the currently selected playback/ recording device (HDD or removable disc).

• The on-screen display automatically disappears after 150 minutes.

2 To hide the information display, press DISPLAY repeatedly until it disappears.

The example displays below are a guide only; actual displays vary according to the disc loaded, etc.

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Getting started

HDD and removable disc activity display

Press

DISPLAY

(DVD, etc.) activity. Use the

once to see the HDD and removable disc

HDD

and

DVD

buttons to

switch between the two kinds of display. The example displays below show high-speed copying

from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback.

Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)

HDD

Remain 10h35m Stop

Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)

HDD

Remain 10h35m Chase Play Rec

Hi-Speed Copy

0h08m left

DVD-RW Video

Remain –h––m Stop

DVD-RW Video

Remain 0h52m Stop

Recording time

Relative playback position

Stop display 1

1 2

 Stop DVD-RW VR Original

Disc Name : Comedy shows

3 64 5

Resume FINE (1h00m/DVD) Finalized

Rem. 0h35m Copy Once

109

WNBC

Stereo

1 DVD-RW Original / Play List

If a VR mode disc is loaded, this shows whether playback is currently set to

Original

Play List

During preview playback of the Copy List, this shows

Copy List

2 Disc type and mode

Shows the disc type ( and the disc mode for recordable DVD, if applicable ( or

Video

HDD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD

, etc.),

3 Recording mode and time

Shows the current recording mode (

FINE, SP, LP

, etc.),

and the total recording time of the disc.

4 Resume

Shows

Resume

if playback can be resumed from the last

place stopped.

5 Recording time remaining

Shows the approximate recording time left on the disc in the current recording mode.

6 Station call letters or TV channel

Shows the station call letters or TV channel preset for the built-in TV tuner.

7 Audio mode

Shows the broadcast audio mode for the current channel preset (

Mono, Stereo

, etc.).

8 Copy control information

Shows recording restrictions of the current channel program.

9 Disc name

Shows the disc name. (For CDs, this area shows playable files other than CD audio tracks; for example,

Multi-format: WMA/MP3

10 Finalized

Shows

Finalized

if a recordable DVD is finalized.

Stop display 2

1 2 3

 Stop DVD-RW VR Original

Titles : Original 99 Lock Disc : On

11/15/2003 SAT 2:52 PM Copy Once EVENING NEWS

Play List 15

Stereo

1 Broadcast program name

2 Date and time

3 Number of titles/tracks on disc

For a VR mode DVD-RW, the number of Original and Play List titles are shown separately.

Play display 1

1 2 3 4

 Play DVD-R Video

3–2 0. 00. 15 Chapters 15

0. 11. 52

Title Total

1 Number of chapters in title

2 Current title and chapter number

(For CD/Video CD, shows current track; for WMA/MP3, shows current folder and track; for JPEG disc, shows current folder and file.)

3 Elapsed title time

(For CD, WMA, MP3, shows elapsed track time; for Video CD, shows elapsed disc time.)

WNBC

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4 Total running time of title

5 Angle indicator

Lights during multi-angle scenes.

Play display 2

 Play DVD-R Video

Hi-Speed Copy Title Name 11/21 soccer game:

3–2 0. 00. 15 ! # Chapter Time Chapter Total



0. 00. 21

0. 01. 52

2 3 4

4.32Mbps

1 Chase playback, simultaneous record/playback, copy, disc back-up

Indicates that recording, copying or back-up is in progress.

2 Elapsed chapter time

3 Total running time of chapter

4 Data transfer rate

Shows the current data rate being read from the disc.

5 Copy protected material (!) / PureCinema indicator (#)

Shows ‘!’ if the playback material is copy-once protected. Shows ‘

’ if the current video is 24 fps, progressive scan.

Note

• When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only.

• During real-time copy, the copy source playback information is displayed.

• Data transfer rate shows the amount of video and audio information recorded on the disc. It is not an indication of picture/audio quality.

• The Video mode disc displays become the same as a DVD-Video disc once the disc is finalized.

• The total recording time figure shown in parenthesis is calculated based on a 12cm/4.7GB disc at the displayed record setting.

• Recording and playback times for TV recordings are approximately 0.1% shorter than the actual time. This is because of the slightly different frame rates of TV broadcasts versus DVD.

• The frame number is shown next to the elapsed time display when the disc is paused.

•

Copy Once

Can’t Record

messages may appear in the stop or recording displays. These indicate that the broadcast TV program contains copy control information.

Recording display

1 2 3 4

 Rec DVD-R Video

30. 00. 15 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM FINE (1h00m/DVD) Rem. 0h35m EVENING NEWS

WNBC

Stereo

Copy Once

1 Current title number

2 Elapsed recording time

3 Timer recording start and stop times

Shows the start and stop times if the current recording is a timer recording.

4 Remaining recording time available

Shows the amount of space left on the disc in the current recording mode.

5 Recording mode

Shows the current recording mode (

FINE, SP, LP

, etc.),

and the total recording time of the disc.

6 Broadcast program title

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DISC NAVIGATOR

HOME MENU

HDD DVD

ENTER

Chapter 5

Playback

Introduction

Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the



(cursor buttons) and

from any screen, use the

ENTER

. To go back one level

RETURN

button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.

Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, WMA/MP3 discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of disc.

DVD

Any kind of DVD, DVD-R or DVD-RW

DVD-Video

Commercially produced DVD or finalized Video mode DVD-R/RW

Video mode

VR mode

Video CD

WMA/MP3

Video mode DVD-R/RW (unfinalized)

VR mode DVD-RW

HDD

Audio CD

Video CD

WMA or MP3 files

MP3

MP3 files

• Some DVD-Video discs don’t allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction.

• When playing Video CDs, some functions, such as making a program list, are not available in PBC mode. Stop the disc first, then start playback by pressing



• For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see

PhotoViewer

on page 87.

///

The

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.

Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback.

Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs

DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3

1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen display.

Alternatively, for a CD, Video CDor WMA/MP3 disc, you can press the Disc Navigator screen.

DISC NAVIGATOR

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Copy

Disc History

PhotoViewer

, which takes you straight to

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DV Record

DVR-520H screen

2 Select what you want to play.

Use the and

///

ENTER

to select.

(cursor buttons) to highlight items

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NAVI

MARK

ENTER

PAUSE

PLAY

STEP/SLOW



Playback

Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different.

The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and the chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter within a title.

Disc Navigator

DVD

Title (1-10) Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Title 04 Title 05 Title 06 Title 07 Title 08

Chapter (1-003) Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003

The screen for CDs and Video CDs shows a list of tracks.

Disc Navigator

Track (1-10) Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07 Track 08

Total Time 0.58.25

The screen for WMA/MP3 discs shows a list of folders and tracks. Select a folder or a track within a folder.

Disc Navigator

WMA/MP3

Folder (1-03)

01.Rock

02.Pop

03.Dance

Playback starts after you press

Track (1-004)

001.Intro

002.Escape

003.Everything You Say

004.What I Do

ENTER

• For discs that contain both CD-Audio tracks and WMA/MP3 tracks, you can switch the playback area between

and

WMA/MP3

. This can only be done

while the disc is stopped.

2 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen display.

Alternatively, you can press

DISC NAVIGATOR

to go

straight to the Disc Navigator screen.

3 Select ‘Play’ from the menu options.

Press

ENTER

to move to the thumbnails area of the

screen.

Disc Navigator

Video Mode

DVD

123

Play

Erase Ttl Name Lock Erase All

4 Use the

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

456

Undo

///

(cursor buttons) to select a

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

1/1

title to play.

5 Press ENTER to start playback.

Note

• It’s not possible to use the Disc Navigator when playing a Video CD in PBC mode.

• Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use the time search mode. See

Search Mode

page 39.

Changing the thumbnail picture for a title

VR mode

You can change the thumbnail picture that appears for each title in the Disc Navigator screen using the

MARK

Video mode HDD

button.

NAVI

Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD

VR mode

Video mode

When used with a recordable disc or the HDD, the Disc Navigator gives you access to all the editing features of this recorder as well as the ability to browse and play titles. See also recordable discs.

1 Press HDD or DVD to select the hard disk drive or the DVD drive.

HDD

Editing

on page 73 for more on editing

1 Start playback of the title you want to change the thumbnail for.

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2 Press NAVI MARK anywhere in the title to make the displayed picture the thumbnail for that title.

• For greater control over the exact frame you want to use, you can use the frame advance/reverse controls (



PAUSE

and/or slow-motion/

 /

Navigating discs and the HDD

ALL

During playback you can easily jump to another title, chapter or track on a disc using the number buttons on the remote.

CLEAR

ENTER

CD Video CD

WMA/MP3

1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a track number.

For example, for track 6, press 6; for track 24, press 2, then

• To clear and start again, press

CLEAR

2 Optionally: Press ENTER.

• Alternatively, just wait a few seconds and playback will jump to the new track.

Scanning discs

You can fast scan discs at various speeds, forwards or backward.

REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN

DVD-Video Video mode

1 During playback use the number buttons to enter a chapter number within the current title.

For example, for chapter 6, press 6; for chapter 24, press

, then 4.

• To clear and start again, press

CLEAR

2 Optionally: Press ENTER.

• Alternatively, just wait a few seconds and playback will jump to the new chapter.

VR mode

HDD

1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a title number.

For example, for title 6, press 6; for title 24, press 2, then

CLEAR

• To clear and start again, press

2 Optionally: Press ENTER.

• Alternatively, just wait a few seconds and playback will jump to the new title.

1 During playback, press  or  to start reverse or forward scanning.

• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.

2 Press the same button repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

DVD HDD

•

Forward: SCAN 1



SCAN 2  SCAN 3  SCAN 4

•

Reverse: Reverse play



SCAN 1  SCAN 2  SCAN 3

 SCAN 4

Video CD

•

Forward/Reverse: SCAN 1



SCAN 2

3 To resume normal playback, press

MP3



PLAY.

Note

• Depending on the disc, reverse playback may not be smooth.

• Sound can be heard while scanning audio CDs (analog output only).

• Scanning is not possible with WMA files.

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PAUSE

PLAY

STEP/SLOW



Playback

• No subtitles are displayed while scanning DVD-Video discs.

• Analog and digital sound is output when scanning DVDs with Dolby Digital or Linear PCM sound on forward

SCAN 1

. (Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output.*) No sound is output when using other scan speeds. *

Except during chase playback and simultaneous

recording/playback.

• No sound is output when scanning from the HDD, except on forward

SCAN 1

. (Linear PCM is output

from the optical digital output during forward

SCAN 1

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

Playing in slow motion

DVD HDD Video CD

You can play video at various slow motion speeds. DVDs and video on the HDD can be played in slow motion in either direction, while Video CDs can only be played forwards in slow motion.

Note

• The picture quality during slow motion playback is not as good as during normal playback and depends on the disc being played.

• Reverse slow-motion playback may not be as smooth as forward and may be better with some discs than others.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

• No sound is output during slow-motion playback.

Frame advance/frame reverse

DVD HDD Video CD

You can advance or back up video on a DVD disc or the HDD frame-by-frame. With Video CDs, you can only use frame advance.

PLAY

STEP/SLOW



1 Press  or  to start slow motion reverse or forward playback.

2 Press the same button repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.

SLOW 1/16 SLOW 1/8

SLOW 1/2 SLOW 1/4

3 To resume normal playback, press



PLAY.

1 During playback, press  PAUSE.



2 Press

or  to back up or advance one frame.

• Hold down  or  for continuous frame reverse/ frame advance.

3 To resume normal playback, press  PLAY.

Note

• The picture quality when using frame reverse is not as good as frame advance.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

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The Play Mode menu

ALL

The Play Mode menu gives you access to search functions, repeat and program play functions.

Important

• You can’t use the Play Mode features with Video CDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. For other restrictions, see the following sections.

PLAY MODE

Search Mode

ALL

The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time or by title/chapter/folder/ track number.

1 Select ‘Search Mode’ from the Play Mode menu.

2 Select one of the search options.

3 Use the number buttons to enter a title/chapter/ folder/track number or the search time (in hours, minutes & seconds).

Play Mode

Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program

Time Search Title Search Chapter Search

Input Time

0.01.00

CLEAR

ENTER

PLAY

1 Press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode menu screen.

Play Mode

Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program

Time Search Title Search Chapter Search

• You can also access the Play Mode menu from the Home Menu (press

2 Use the

///

HOME MENU

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

to navigate.

• To exit the Play Mode menu, press

PLAY MODE

HOME MENU

Time Search (HDD, DVD):

into the current title, press minutes and 20 seconds into the title, press

Time Search (Video CD):

the disc, press

4, 5, 0, 0

Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search:

press

. Alternatively, you can use the

For example, for 25 minutes

2, 5, 0, 0

. For 1 hour and 15

1, 1, 5, 2, 0

For example, for 45 minutes into

For example, for track 6,

/

(cursor up/

down) buttons.

4 Press ENTER.

Tip

• You can often select what you want to watch on a DVD disc from the disc menu. Press

to display the disc menu.

TOP

Note

• When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input.

A-B Repeat

DVD

The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is played over and over.

Video CD HDD

Important

• You can’t use A-B Repeat with WMA/MP3 discs.

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1 During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu.

2 With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to start.

Play Mode

Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program

A (Loop Start)

B (Loop End) Off

After setting the loop start point, the highlight will automatically move down to

B(Loop End)

3 With ‘B (Loop End)’ highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to end.

Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and plays the loop round and round.

• When playing a DVD-Video/Video mode DVD, or from the HDD, the start and end points of the loop must be in the same title.

4 To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the A-B Repeat menu.

• You can also press

CLEAR

to cancel A-B Repeat play if no menu OSD (such as the Play Mode menu) is displayed.

Note

• If you switch camera angles while using A-B Repeat with a DVD-Video disc, A-B repeat is canceled.

Repeat play

ALL

There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded, or if you’re using the HDD for playback. It’s also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see

1 Select ‘Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu.

2 Select a repeat play mode.

Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program

Play Mode

Program play

Repeat Disc Repeat Title Repeat Chapter Repeat Off

below).

VR mode

• For VR mode DVD discs, select

Title

Repeat Chapter

DVD-Video Video mode

HDD

Repeat Disc, Repeat

(or

Repeat Off

• For HDD, DVD-Video and Video mode DVD discs,

Repeat Title

select

Off

Video CD

• For CDs and Video CDs, select

Repeat Track

WMA/MP3

• For WMA/MP3 discs, select

Folder

Repeat Track

(or

Repeat Off

Repeat Chapter

Repeat Disc

Repeat Disc, Repeat

(or

Repeat Off

(or

Repeat

3 To resume normal playback, select ‘Repeat Off’ from the Repeat Play menu.

• You can also press

CLEAR

to cancel repeat play if no menu OSD (such as the Play Mode menu) is displayed.

Note

• If you switch the camera angle during repeat play of a DVD-Video disc, repeat play is canceled.

• If there is a program list, you can also select

Program

to repeat the program list.

Repeat

Program play

DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3

This feature lets you program the play order of titles/ chapters/folders/tracks on a disc.

1 Select ‘Program’ from the Play Mode menu.

2 Select ‘Input/Edit Program’ from the list of program options.

Play Mode

Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program

The Program edit screen that appears depends on the kind of disc loaded.

Input/Edit Program

Start Program Play Cancel Program Play Erase Program List

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On the left side is the program list, then to the right is a list of titles (DVD), folders (WMA/MP3), or tracks (CD, Video CDs). On the far right is a list of chapters (DVD) or tracks (WMA/MP3).

3 Select a title, chapter, folder or track for the current step in the program list.

For a DVD disc, you can add a whole title, or a chapter within a title to the program list.

• To add a title, select the title.

• To add a chapter, first highlight the title, then press



(cursor right)and select a chapter from the list.

Program

Step

01. 01-003

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

Title (1-38) Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Title 04 Title 05 Title 06 Title 07 Title 08

Chapter (1-004) Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003 Chapter 004

For a CD or Video CD, select a track to add to the program list.

Program

Step

01. 04

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

Track (1-12) Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07 Track 08

Total Time 0.00.00

For a WMA/MP3 disc, you can add a whole folder, or a track within a folder to the program list.

• To add a folder, select the folder.

• To add a track, first highlight the folder, then press



(cursor right) and select a track from the list.

Program

Step

01. 01-003

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

After pressing

Folder (1-06)

01. Pop

02. Electronic

03. Jazz

04. Indie

05. Rock

06. Classic

ENTER

to add the title/chapter/folder/

Track (1-010)

001. Track 01

002. Track 02

003. Track 03

004. Track 04

005. Track 05

006. Track 06

007. Track 07

008. Track 08

track, the step number automatically moves down one.

• To insert a step into the program list, highlight the step number where you want to insert another step, then select a chapter/title/folder/track as usual. After pressing

ENTER

, all the subsequent steps move

down one.

• To delete a step from the program list, highlight the step you want to delete, then press

CLEAR

4 Repeat step 3 to build up a program list.

A program list can contain up to 24 titles/chapters/ folders/tracks.

5 To play the program list, press  PLAY.

Program play remains active until you turn off program play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off the recorder.

Tip

• To save your program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press

PLAY MODE

HOME

• You can change the program list by selecting

Edit

Program

• During program play, press

from the Play Mode Program menu.



to skip to the next

program step.

• Press

CLEAR

during playback to switch off program play (if no menu OSD, such as the Disc Navigator, is displayed). Press while stopped to erase the program list.

Other Program play functions

As well as creating and editing a program list, you can start program play, cancel program play, and erase the program list from the Play Mode menu.

1 Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the left.

2 Select a program play function.

•

Input/Edit Program Start Program Play

•

– See above

– Starts playback of a saved

program list

•

Cancel Program Play

does not erase the program list

•

Erase Program List

– Turns off program play, but

– Erases the program list and

turns off program play

Note

• When playing a program list of DVD-Video chapters, chapters not included in the program list may be sometimes be played, depending on the disc.

• You can use repeat play with program play. Start playback of the program list then select

Repeat

from the Repeat Play Mode menu (see

Repeat play

on page 40).

Program

Input/

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AUDIO

Playback

Displaying and switching subtitles

DVD-Video

Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback.

Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle options.

SUBTITLE

CLEAR

1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.

The current subtitle language is shown on-screen and in the front panel display.

Subtitle: 1/2 English

The toucan lives in tropical forests

2 To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE then CLEAR.

Note

• Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press access.

• To set subtitle preferences, see page 99.

TOP MENU

Subtitle Language

Switching DVD soundtracks

DVD-Video

When playing a DVD disc recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in different languages), you can switch the soundtrack during playback.

Check the disc packaging for details of the soundtrack options.

• Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio soundtrack.

Audio : 1/2 Dolby Digital 2/0CH

Note

• The sound may drop out for a few seconds when switching soundtracks.

• Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press

• To set audio language preferences, see

Language

on page 99.

• Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to a DTS decoder or AV amp/ receiver with built-in DTS decoder via the digital output. See

Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver

on page 19 for connection details.

TOP MENU

to access.

Audio

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Switching audio channels

VR mode CD Video CD

For VR mode content that has both a main and a SAP (Secondary Audio Program) audio channel, you can switch between main (

When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.

AUDIO

1 To display/switch the audio channel, press AUDIO repeatedly.

The audio channel(s) currently playing are indicated onscreen.

VR mode

L+R

– Both channels (default)

•

– Left/main channel only

•

– Right/SAP channel only

CD Video CD

•

Stereo

– Stereo (default)

•

1/L

– Left channel only

•

2/R

– Right channel only

WMA/MP3

), SAP (R), or both (

WMA/MP3

L+R

Switching camera angles

DVD-Video

Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details: it should be

marked with a icon if it contains multi-angle scenes. When a multi-angle scene is playing, the same icon

appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer—see

Angle Indicator

• To switch the camera angle, press ANGLE.

• The angle number is displayed on-screen.

• If the disc was paused, playback starts again with the new angle.

• Repeat play is canceled if you change the angle while repeat playback is active.

Note

• You can also change the angle from some DVD-Video disc menus. Press

on page 105).

TOP MENU

ANGLE

to access.

Note

• When playing a Dual Mono recording on a VR mode disc, if you are listening to the Dolby Digital soundtrack via the digital output, you cannot switch the audio channel. Set

Digital



PCM

Dolby Digital Out

(see

Dolby Digital Out

Dolby

on page 98) or listen via the analog outputs if you need to switch the audio channel.

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Chapter 6

Recording

About DVD recording

This recorder can record on both DVD-R and DVD-RW media. The main difference between the two is that DVDR discs can only be recorded once, while DVD-RW can be recorded, erased and re-recorded many times.

A further difference between the two disc types is that only DVD-RW can be initialized for which offers much more comprehensive editing functions compared to

The big advantage, however, of Video mode is its compatibility with standard DVD players, most of which will not play VR mode DVD-RW discs (see also the notes below).

While DVD-R discs can only be recorded using the Video mode, you can initialize a DVD-RW disc for Video or VR mode recordings. Once initialized (any previous content is erased in this operation), all recordings on that disc will be in the chosen recording mode.

Important

• You cannot play, edit or record on unfinalized DVD-R/ RW discs recorded in Video mode on other DVD recorders. (Likewise, unfinalized Video mode discs recorded on this recorder are not playable on other players/recorders.)

• This recorder cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW discs.

• Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder.

• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.

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.

• The maximum number of titles that can be recorded on a DVD-R/RW disc is 99.

• The maximum number of chapters recordable on a DVD-R/RW disc is 999.

• No more recording is possible on a disc that already contains the maximum number of chapters/titles.

Video mode

VR mode

recording.

recording,

About HDD recording

Recording to the internal hard disk drive (HDD) is basically similar to recording to a VR mode DVD-RW disc. You have the full choice of recording quality options, including the manual mode, and of course you can record, erase and re-record as many times as you like.

The capacity of the hard disk drive means that you can store many hours of video on it, even in the higher quality recording modes. To help you organize the contents, the HDD is divided into four groups. You can name and use these groups as you like—for example, you might have a group for movies, another for TV shows, and one for camcorder recordings.

Note

• The maximum number of titles that can be recorded on the HDD is 250.

• You can record up to 102 hours of video (in EP mode) on the internal 80GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD).

• The maximum number of chapters per title recordable on the HDD is 99.

• No more recording is possible on the HDD after the maximum number of titles has been reached.

• The maximum continuous recording time is six hours.

Recording time and picture quality

There are four preset recording quality modes:

•

FINE

– Highest quality setting, gives about one hour

of recording time on a DVD disc.

•

(Standard Play) – Default quality, sufficient for most applications, gives about two hours of recording time on a DVD.

•

(Long Play) – Slightly lower video quality, but doubles the recording time on a DVD to around four hours.

•

(Extended Play) – Use when maximum recording time is most important; EP gives you around six hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

In addition to these settings, you can access 32 different recording quality/time settings when manual recording mode is on (see you precise control over the recording.

Manual Recording

on page 101), giving

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REC MODE

When setting a timer recording there is a further option,

AUTO

, which maximizes the recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at the time of recording. (If recording to the HDD, the recording quality is maximized to fit on to a DVD disc.)

In all except the two channel Dolby Digital format. When set to

MN32

, sound is recorded in high quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format.

If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel and you are recording in Video mode or to the HDD, or in VR mode on the

FINE/MN32

the

Mono, Stereo

recording starts.

Note

• Note that all recording times (both here and those shown by the recorder) are only approximate. This is because of the way that the video is recorded; you may get slightly more or slightly less, depending on what you’re recording.

FINE/MN32

setting, use the

modes, sound is recorded in

SAP

audio channel to record before

AUDIO

FINE

button to select

Restrictions on video recording

• You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copyprotected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.

• Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RW disc in VR mode (see below).

• When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen. (see

information on-screen

Displaying disc

on page 32).

Recording equipment and copyright

You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Setting the picture quality/recording time

VR mode Video mode HDD

Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are four standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time.

It’s also possible to create a fifth, ‘manual’ setting for picture quality/recording time. Before you can select this, however, you will need to set the option in the Initial Settings menu (see on page 101).

Manual Recording

CPRM

CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble system regarding the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for

Recordable Media

This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on CPRM-compatible DVDRW (ver. 1.1 or higher) discs formatted in VR mode or on the HDD.

DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Content Protection for

• Press REC MODE repeatedly to select a recording setting.

•

FINE

– Fine picture quality

•

– Standard play

– Long play

•

– Extended play

– Manual (available only when manual recording

• is on)

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The setting is indicated in the front panel display, and shown on-screen together with the recording time for a blank recordable disc. If a recordable disc is loaded, the approximate remaining recording time for that disc is also shown. (Note that if the On Screen Display setting (see

On Screen Display

on page 95) is

Off

then this

information is not displayed.)

Basic recording from the TV

VR mode Video mode HDD

Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording.

HDD DVD

AUDIO

CHANNEL

ENTER

PAUSE

REC

STOP REC



1 Press HDD or DVD to record to the hard disk drive or a recordable DVD respectively.

• If you’re recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if you load a new blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc).

REC MODE

DVD RECORDER

2 Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to select the TV channel to record.

The front panel display shows the channel number:

11 30 7

Channel number

• While the recorder is stopped, you can also use the number buttons on the remote to select the channel. (For channel 6, press press

2, 4

then

• If the recorder is stopped, you can also use the buttons on the front panel to select the channel number.

3 Use the REC MODE button to set the picture quality/recording time.

• See

Setting the picture quality/recording time

page 45 for detailed instructions.

4 If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel (Second Audio Program), press AUDIO to select the audio channel to record.

Press repeatedly to switch between

SAP

audio channels.

• When recording in VR mode, both mono and SAP audio channels are recorded, allowing you to switch the audio channel on playback. The only exception to this is when the picture quality is set to in which case you do need to select the audio channel before recording.

5 Press  REC to start recording.

If you want to set a recording end time, press the  REC button repeatedly. The recording time increases in 30 minute increments, up to a maximum of six hours. The time the recording will end is shown on-screen and in the front panel display. When the recording ends, the recorder automatically switches into standby if no other operation is being performed.

• To cancel the set recording time, press

• If you want to pause recording at any time, press



PAUSE

. Press again to restart the recording. (If recording to the HDD or in VR mode, a new chapter is started after recording restarts)

6 To stop the recording, press  STOP REC.

• If you set the recording time in the previous step, you can still stop the recording anytime by pressing

STOP REC

• Recording will stop automatically when there is no more space on the HDD/DVD, or after six hours of HDD recording (whichever is sooner).

ENTER

then

)

ENTER

; for channel 24,

Mono, Stereo

+/–

and

FINE/MN32



REC



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Setting a timer recording

VR mode Video mode HDD

Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programs can be set to record just once, every day, or every week.

You can set the recording quality for your timer recording in the same way as for a regular recording, but with the added option of an recording quality for the space available on the disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a blank DVD disc (if recording to HDD).

You can set timer recordings to record to a recordable DVD or to the hard disk drive. For regular (daily or weekly) HDD timer recordings that you don’t need to keep, you can use the Auto Replace Recording feature to automatically replace the previous timer recording with the new one. Note that when you use this feature, the previous recording made on that timer program will be replaced by the next one, regardless of whether you have watched it yet or not.

You can also set the recorder so that it will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on to the disc if it would not otherwise fit at the recording quality you set (see

Optimized Rec

Finally, if you set a timer recording to record to DVD but there isn’t a recordable DVD loaded at the time of the recording, the Recovery Recording feature will automatically record the program to the HDD for you.

AUTO

mode, which maximizes the

on page 101 for more on this).

• Timer recordings have higher priority than the Auto Start Recording function (see

from a satellite tuner

on page 54). A timer recording

Automatic recording

will interrupt an Auto Start Recording. (Auto Start Recording will resume after the timer recording has finished.)

• Approximately two minutes before a timer recording is set to start, the recorder will go into timer recording standby. In timer recording standby you cannot use some functions.

• The maximum length for timer recordings made to the HDD is 24 hours. However, because one title is limited to six hours, recordings over six hours will be spread over two or more titles. Note that there will be a break in the recording of a few seconds between titles.

Easy Timer Recording

As the name suggests, Easy Timer Recording makes setting up a timer recording as simple as possible.

HDD DVD

CHANNEL

Important

•A timer recording can’t be set if: – Auto Start Recording is in progress. – There are already 32 timer programs waiting to be recorded.

• Timer recording will not start if: – The recorder is already recording. – A disc is being initialized, finalized or unfinalized.

• Timer recording will start when the operation preventing timer recording has finished.

• If a recordable DVD that doesn’t support simultaneous playback and recording (see

Simultaneous recording and playback

on page 53) is playing when a DVD timer recording is due to start, playback will automatically stop to allow the recording to start.

• The timer indicator ( ) lights in the front panel display when the timer is active. If the indicator is blinking it means that (for a DVD timer recording) there is no disc loaded, or the disc loaded is not recordable (for an HDD timer recording it means that the HDD is not recordable).

HOME MENU



DVD RECORDER

ENTER

REC MODE

RETURN

TIMER

EASY

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HOME MENU

ENTER

CLEAR

PREV NEXT

TIMER REC



Recording

1 Press EASY TIMER.

Alternatively, you can also access from the Home Menu (press

HOME MENU

Easy Timer Recording

12/13 12/14 12/15

CHANNEL

and select

Timer Recording

AM PM 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00

12/13

+/–

MON AM

9:30

REC MODE

--:--

HDD/DVD

FINE 32

then

HDD

2 Set the TV channel and recording quality.

• Use the

CHANNEL +/–

buttons to set the channel you

want to record.

• Use the quality. Press repeatedly to switch between

LP, EP

REC MODE

and

AUTO

button to set the recording

FINE, SP

(and MN if manual recording mode

is on).

•

DVD recording:

The

AUTO

option automatically sets the best recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at the time of recording.

•

HDD recording:

The

AUTO

option automatically sets the best recording quality that would fit on to a blank DVD disc.

• Press

DVD

to record to DVD disc, or

HDD

if you want

to record to the hard disk drive.

3 Use

///

(cursor buttons) to move the cursor to the recording start date and time on the grid.

• You can move the cursor forward or back an hour at a time using the



and  buttons.

• You can go back and reset the start time if you need to by pressing

5 Use the

RETURN

/

(cursor left/right) to move the

cursor to the recording end time on the grid.

Recording start time

Recording end time

Easy Timer Recording

AM PM

11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 12/13 12/14 12/15

12/13 11:45

+/–

CHANNEL

MON AM

REC MODE HDD/DVD

1:45

FINE32

HDD

As you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow stretches from the start time to the current cursor

position, representing the length of the recording. A recording of up to six hours can be set.

6 Press ENTER to set the end time.

7 Select ‘Yes’ to set the timer recording and exit, or ‘No’ to go back to the timer recording screen.

• You can check the timer recording details you just set from the main timer recording screen (see

timer recording

below).

Standard timer recording

The timer recording screen you can see all the timer programs already set, clear programs and set up new ones.

Standard

Current time

Recording start time

Easy Timer Recording

AM PM

8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 12/13 12/14 12/15

12/13 11:45

+/–

CHANNEL

MON AM

REC MODE HDD/DVD

- -: - -

FINE32

HDD

Each row of the grid is one day (you can set the timer recording for up to a month in advance). Each column is a 15 minute interval.

The darker area represents time that has already passed and can’t therefore be selected. The lighter area is time that’s available.

4 Press ENTER to set the start time.

The start date and time is displayed in the middle of the screen.

1 Press TIMER REC to display the Timer Recording screen.

You can also access the Timer Recording screen from the Home Menu (press

Recording

, then

HOME MENU

, select

Timer Recording (View)

Timer

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This screen shows all the timer programs currently set.

Timer Recording

Date Start Stop CH

12/13 MON

7:00 PM 9:00 PM

HDD Remain DVD Remain

8:00 PM

10:00 PM3243

12/14 TUE

New Input

Mode

Rec to Confirm

FINE

HDD

FINE

HDDOKOK

10h20m(FINE)

0h43m(FINE)

1/1

• Each row is for one timer recording program, with the date and time information, channel, recording mode, DVD or HDD and recording status.

• The amount of free space available on the HDD and the currently loaded recordable DVD is shown towards the bottom of the screen.

• In the lower-right corner, the number of timer programs already set is shown next to

Tmr Pgms

• If there are more than eight timer programs already set, press the

NEXT  to switch page (go back using

PREV 

button).

• You can also clear a timer program before it’s started (before the recorder enters timer recording standby) by highlighting it and pressing

CLEAR

2 Select ‘New Input’ to set a new timer program, then press ENTER.

Timer Recording

Date Start Stop CH

12/12

SUN

10 00 AM -- --

Rec to Group

HDD GROUP1

Program Set

Rec Mode

24 FINE

Ttl Name Input

3 Enter the timer recording settings.

Use the use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select a field;

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to change the

value.

•

Date

– Choose a date up to one month in advance, or

select a daily or weekly program.

•

Start

– Set the recording start time.

•

Stop

– Set the recording end time (maximum length of a timer recording is 24 hours for HDD recording or six hours for DVD).

•

– Choose a channel (2–69 or 1–125 for antenna or cable channels respectively, excluding skip channels), or one of the external inputs from which to record.

•

Mode

– Select

Recording time and picture quality

FINE, SP, LP, EP

AUTO

(See

on page 44). If

Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the

setting.

Rec to

•

– Select

for DVD recording. Select

HDD

for hard disk recording or

HDD

for Auto Replace

DVD

Recording (daily or weekly timer recording only).

•

Group

– Select a record group (for HDD recording

only).

•

Ttl Name Input

– Optionally, you can enter a name

for the recording up to 32 characters. (Highlight

Program Set

then press  (cursor down) to access

this option.)

4 After entering all the timer recording information, highlight ‘Program set’ and press ENTER.

The timer recording list screen is displayed again. The timer program you just input appears in the list. The rightmost column shows various timer recording status messages:

• For an HDD timer recording, if there are already 250 titles on the HDD, the message

Title Over

appears.

• If a timer program overlaps another in the list, the message

6 Hour Over

•

Overlap

appears.

is displayed if a recording over six hours

is set for a DVD.

•

Standby

is displayed when the recorder is in timer

recording standby.

•

Recording

is displayed when a timer recording is in

progress.

5 To exit the timer recording screen, press HOME MENU.

Note

• The rightmost column in the timer recording screen (

Confirm

) shows whether there’s enough space to record your timer program. If you selected a daily or weekly program, the date of the last recording that will fit on the disc appears (up to a maximum of one month ahead).

• If you set a DVD timer recording but there is no recordable DVD disc loaded, or the disc loaded doesn’t have enough free space for the complete recording,

Recovery

is shown. In this case (unless you load a suitable disc before the recording actually starts), the recorder will use the HDD for recording. (The message

Can’t Rec

will appear if there are already 250 titles on the HDD or if there is not enough free space on the HDD for recording.)

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• For a DVD timer recording, if

Optimized Rec

on page 101) is set to On, the recorder

Optimized Rec

(see

will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on the disc. If the recording will not fit onto the disc even on MN1 recording quality then the Recovery Recording feature will automatically make the recording to the HDD instead.

• If there is very little free space left on the HDD, an Auto Replace Recording may not complete successfully.

• If the HDD is being used for playback or high-speed copying when an Auto Replace Recording is due to start, the new timer recording will not replace the old one. However, the next time the timer recording starts, both of the older two programs will be erased.

• If you change the

Auto Channel Setting

(from cable to antenna or the other way around), existing timer programs will be erased.

Timer recording using the VCR Plus+® programming system

This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish PlusCode numbers with their program details. If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding code. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically. All you have to do is tell the recorder the recording mode, and whether it’s a once-only recording or a regular recording.

HDD DVD

1 Press ‘VCR Plus+’ to display the VCR Plus+ program screen.

You can also access this screen from the Home Menu (press

Plus+

HOME MENU

VCR Plus+

PlusCode#

Rec Mode

Rec Times

Rec to

, select

3 9 9 2 4

MN21

Once Daily

HDD

Timer Recording

to input

REC MODE

to change

to change level

Weekly

to change

HDD DVD

to change

, then

VCR

• Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. (To clear the last digit entered, press

CLEAR

• Press

REC MODE

(See

Recording time and picture quality

to select

FINE, SP, LP, EP

on page 44). If

AUTO

Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the

setting.

• Use the

• Press

/

Once, Daily

HDD

(cursor left/right) buttons to select the

Weekly

recording option.

to record to the hard disk drive, or

DVD

record to a DVD.

2 After making the settings, press ENTER.

The program details are shown at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds then the screen is automatically exited.

• If you haven’t set up the guide channels (or at least the guide channel for the PlusCode number that you entered), the recorder will prompt you to enter the channel number that the TV program is showing on.

VCR Plus+

HOME MENU



ENTER

CLEAR

REC MODE

Tip

• You can check the timer program settings by pressing

TIMER REC

to display the timer recording

screen.

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HOME MENU

ENTER

CLEAR

REC

PREV NEXT

STOP REC

TIMER REC



VCR Plus+ programming with the power off

You can enter a PlusCode number when the recorder is in standby. Note that the recording is always made to the HDD. If you want to record to a DVD disc, you’ll need to switch on the power and use the full VCR Plus+ program screen.

VCR Plus+

Important

• You can’t use this feature until you have set up the guide channels. See page 96.

• You can’t change the recording mode.

• You can’t program daily or weekly timer recordings.

1 Press ‘VCR Plus+’.

The front panel display shows the current recording mode and prompts you to enter the PlusCode number.

CLEAR

ENTER

VCR Plus+ CH Setting

Extending a timer recording in progress

You can extend a timer recording beyond the programmed end time in two different ways. This can be useful if a broadcast program overruns, for example.

Moving the end time by 30-minute blocks

1 During timer recording, press and hold  REC for three seconds.

The timer indicator disappears from the front panel display.

2 Press  REC repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute increments.

Programming a new end time

PLUSCODE

2 Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

29324

• To clear the last digit entered, press

3 Press ENTER.

The display shows the timer settings: Date



Start time  End time  HDD and Recording

channel.

• If

CODE ERROR

the PlusCode number is correct and that the guide channel is set (see page 96), then set the timer recording again.

• If

CAN’T SET

although you entered a valid PlusCode number, the program has already finished.

appears in the display, check that

VCR Plus+ CH Setting

appears in the display, it means that

CLEAR

1 During timer recording, press TIMER REC to display the Timer Recording screen.

You can also access the Timer Recording screen from the Home Menu (press

Recording

, then

Timer Recording

Date Start Stop CH

12/13 MON 12/14 TUE

HDD Remain DVD Remain

HOME MENU

, select

Timer Recording (View)

Mode

7:00 PM 9:00 PM

8:00 PM

10:00 PM3243

New Input

Rec to Confirm

FINE

HDD

FINE

HDDOKOK

---h--m(FINE) 0h43m(FINE)

Timer

1/1

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2 Use the  (cursor up) button to highlight the current timer recording (‘Recording’ is shown in the ‘Confirm’ column), then press ENTER.

A screen showing details of the timer recording appears. From this screen, only the recording stop time can be changed.

Timer Recording

Date Start Stop CH

12/13

MON

Rec to Group

HDD

7 00

GROUP1

8 00

Program Set

Rec Mode

32 FINE

Ttl Name Input

3 Set a new Stop time for the timer recording.

Use the hour or minute field, then use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select the

/

(cursor up/down)

1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby.

2 Press and hold three seconds to lock the controls.

The front panel display briefly shows are pressed on the remote or front panel, displayed again.

Timer recording FAQ

buttons to change the time.

4 Press ENTER to set the new time and exit the screen.

Recording will continue until the new stop time is reached.

Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progress

After a timer recording has started, you can cancel the program (but continue recording), or stop recording completely if you need to.

REC STOP REC



1 During timer recording, press and hold  REC for three seconds.

Only the program is canceled (the timer indicator disappears); recording continues so that you can manually stop recording whenever you like.

2 When you want to stop recording completely, press



STOP REC.

Preventing use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock)

You can make all the front panel and remote control buttons inoperative using the child lock feature. This is useful when you set a timer recording and want to make sure that the timer settings are not changed before recording has finished.



STOP on the front panel for

LOCK

. If any buttons

LOCK

is briefly

• To unlock the recorder, press and hold



STOP

on the front panel for three seconds until the display shows

UNLOCK

• To cancel a timer recording when the recorder is locked, first unlock the recorder (see above), then press and hold



REC

for three seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start recording!

Check that the disc loaded or HDD is recordable, not locked (see

Lock Disc

on page 89), and that there are

fewer than 99/250 titles already on the DVD/HDD.

• The recorder won’t let me enter a timer program! Why not?

You can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set.

• What happens when two or more timer programs overlap?

Basically, the program with the earlier recording start time has priority. However, the recorder will start recording the program with the later start time after the earlier program is finished. If two programs have the same times (but different channels, for example), the program set most recently takes priority.

•I entered a timer program, but the recorder doesn’t confirm whether or not it’s OK. Why not?

Timer confirmation only works for DVD recordings when there is a recordable disc loaded. Also make sure that the disc is not locked (see

Lock Disc

on page 89) and that there are fewer than 99 titles already recorded (250 for the HDD). Note that it’s possible that although the timer recording screen says

, the recording doesn’t complete successfully because of some other reason, such as a damaged disc, etc.

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INPUT SELECT

HDD DVD

ENTER

CLEAR

REC

REC MODE







Simultaneous recording and playback

VR mode HDD VR mode Video mode HDD

A feature called Chase Play makes it possible to watch a recording in progress (DVD or HDD) from the start of the recording (as in, playback is ‘chasing’ the recording). For

Recording from an external component

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s

external inputs. example, perhaps you have to miss the first 30 minutes of a movie on TV; you can start recording, then start watching the movie, from the beginning, while the recorder is still recording 30 minutes ahead of you.

In fact, you’re not just limited to watching the recording in progress; you can watch anything else already on the DVD or HDD by selecting it from the Disc Navigator screen (see

discs and the HDD

Using the Disc Navigator with recordable

on page 36).

Important

• Note that you must use a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 / 2x or Ver. 1.2 / 4x disc to be able to use this feature.

• You may not be able to use this feature with a DVD-RW disc that was first initialized on another recorder.

• During recording, press  PLAY to start playback from the beginning of the current recording, or press DISC NAVIGATOR and select another title to play from there.

You can use all the usual playback controls, such as pause, slow-motion play, scan and skip.

• To stop playback, press



STOP

(recording will

continue).

• To stop recording, press continue).



STOP REC

(playback will

1 Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD recorder.

Note

• You can’t start playback immediately after recording starts.

• When scanning a DVD, no sound is output if the recorder is also recording the DVD (see

discs

on page 37).

• You can’t use this feature during Auto Start Recording, or in Auto Start Recording standby (the

AUTO

indicator is lit in the front panel display).

• You can’t use simultaneous playback and recording while copying or backing up.

Scanning

See Chapter 2 (

2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select one of the external inputs to record from.

There are three analog inputs and a DV digital input (DVR-520H only). The current input is shown on-screen and in the front panel display:

•

– Input 1/Auto Start Rec

– Input 2 (front panel)

•

– Input 3

•

– DV input/output (front panel) (DVR-520H only)

Check that the

Dual Mono Recording

them (see

• If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or stretched), adjust on the source component or your TV before recording.

Connecting up

Audio In

settings for

and

Audio In settings

) for connection options.

External Audio

DV Input

are as you want

on page 97).

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3 Set up the recorder.

• Use

REC MODE

Setting the picture quality/recording time

for detailed information.

• Press

4 Press  REC when you’re ready to start recording.

• DVR-520H only: The recorder will only start recording

• If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard,

HDD

record to a DVD.

from the Recording will also pause if the signal is interrupted during recording.

Note

you will not be able to record it. See

video recording

to set the recording quality. See

to record to the hard disk drive, or

DV IN/OUT

jack if there is a valid signal.

Restrictions on

on page 45 for more details.

on page 45

DVD

Automatic recording from a satellite tuner

HDD

If you have a satellite tuner or some other kind of set top box connected to the start and stop recording automatically with the timer settings of the connected component. (If the other component doesn’t have a built-in timer, you’ll need to use it with an external timer unit.)

After setting up for Auto Start Recording, this recorder starts recording when it detects a signal from the other component. When the signal ceases, the recorder stops recording.

If you want to use this recorder with the timer features of your satellite tuner, see

satellite/STB (set-top box) users

input, you can have the recorder

Additional information for cable/

on page 112.

1 Set the timer for the satellite receiver (or other component), then switch it into standby (if necessary).

Check the manual that came with the receiver if you’re not sure how to do this.

2 Check that the ‘Audio In’ settings for ‘External Audio’ and ‘Dual Mono Recording’ are as you want them.

See settings.

3 Set up the recorder.

4 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Timer Recording’, then ‘Auto Start Recording’.

5 Select ‘Yes’ to switch Auto Start Recording on, or ‘No’ to switch off.

6 Switch the recorder into standby.

The The recorder will automatically switch on and start

recording when the other component comes on. Recording stops when the external component switches off.

Audio In settings

• Use

REC MODE

Setting the picture quality/recording time

for detailed information.

AUTO

indicator in the front panel display lights.

• To cancel Auto Start Recording, press

while the recorder is in standby. The

indicator goes off.

• To cancel Auto Start Recording once recording has already started, press



STOP REC

• When a timer recording is in progress ahead of Auto Start Recording, some functions, such as extending the timer recording and chase play, are not available. Press the front panel cancel Auto Start Recording without affecting the timer recording. The

on page 97 for more on these

to set the recording quality. See

on page 45





REC

for three seconds, then

button for three seconds to

AUTO

indicator goes off.

STANDBY/

AUTO

Important

• It takes a little while for this recorder to switch on and start recording after detecting a signal. Please bear this in mind when setting the timer.

• If Auto Start Recording is set, it will not start if another timer recording is in progress.

• Timer recordings take precedence over Auto Start Recording. Auto Start Recording will stop if a timer recording is due to start. After the timer recording has finished, Auto Start Recording will resume.

Note

• Auto Start Recordings are always on the HDD. Auto Start Recording to DVD is not possible.

• You can’t set Auto Start Recording when:

• the recorder is recording or in timer recording standby.

• the HDD is not recordable.

• the HDD already contains the maximum number of titles (250).

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Recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only)

VR mode Video mode HDD

You can record from a DV camcorder connected to the

DV IN/OUT

the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder.

Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the

DV IN/OUT

on page 97).

• The source signal must be DVC-SD format

• Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this

• If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable,

• You can’t control this unit remotely from a

• You can’t record date and time information from DV

jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using

jack is setup (see

DV Input (DVR-520H only)



HDD DVD

CLEAR

ENTER

HOME MENU

REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN

PAUSE STOP



REC MODE

STEP/SLOW

RETURN



Important

recorder’s remote.

you cannot control the second unit from this one.

component connected to the

DV IN/OUT

jack.

cassette.

• During DV recording, if a part of the tape is blank, or has copy-protected material on it, this recorder will pause recording. Recording will restart automatically when there is a recordable signal. However, if there is more than 10 seconds of blank tape, this recorder will stop recording and the camcorder should stop (depending on the camcorder).

• For best results when recording from a DV camcorder to this recorder, we recommend cueing the camcorder to the place you want to start recording from and setting the camcorder to playpause.

1 Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack.

Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode.

2 Set up the recorder.

• Use

REC MODE

Setting the picture quality/recording time

to set the recording quality. See

on page 45

for detailed information.

• Make sure a recordable disc is loaded if you want to record to DVD.

3 From the Initial Settings menu, check that the DV audio input is setup as you require.

See

DV Input (DVR-520H only)

on page 97 for more on

this.

• Check also that the

Audio

and

them (see

Dual Mono Recording

Audio In settings

Audio In

settings for

are as you want

on page 97).

4 Press HOME MENU and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu.

• DV recording only works when the digital camcorder is in VTR mode with a tape loaded.

5 Select ‘Record to HDD’ or ‘Record to DVD’ to record to the hard disk drive or a recordable DVD respectively.

6 Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to start recording from.

For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

• Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the



,  ,  ,  ,  ,  and  buttons.

7 Use the

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

‘Start Rec’ and press ENTER.

 Stop

Control with these buttons

1.02.22

HDD Remain

 Stop

Start Rec

Pause Rec Stop Rec

SP (2h00m/DVD)

1h40m

External

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• Recording is automatically paused if the recorder detects no signal, or a copy-protected signal. Recording restarts when there is a non-copyprotected signal.

• You can pause or stop the recording by selecting

Pause Rec

You cannot control the camcorder from this remote control during recording.

• If you restart recording after stopping the camcorder, the first few seconds of the camcorder tape will not be recorded. Use the pause button on your camcorder instead and recording will start immediately.

•

HDD and DVD-RW (VR Mode) only:

is inserted every time there is a break in the timecode on the DV tape. This happens when the recording is stopped or paused then restarted, for example.

• While recording, you cannot exit the DV recording screen using the

Stop Rec

from the on-screen display.

A chapter marker

HOME MENU

RETURN

button.

Recording from the DV output (DVR-520H only)

VR mode Video mode HDD

You can record non-copy-protected material from the hard disk drive or from a DVD to a camcorder connected to the

DV IN/OUT

1 Connect the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT jack of this recorder.

2 Select the HDD or DVD for playback.

3 Find the place you want to start recording from.

4 Start recording on the camcorder.

5 Play the source material.

jack.

Note

• Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the remote control supplied with this recorder.

• If the audio subcode on the DV tape cannot be read correctly, the audio type will not switch automatically. You can switch the audio manually from the

• See also encounter an error while using the

•I can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder!

Check that the DV cable is properly connected. Also make sure that what you’re trying to record is not copy-protected.

If it still doesn’t work, try switching off the camcorder then switch back on.

• There’s a picture, but no sound!

Try switching the

(DVR-520H only)

Stereo 2

External Audio

DV-related messages

Frequently Asked Questions

on page 97) between

setting (page 97).

DV Input

on page 111 if you

setting (see

DV IN/OUT

DV Input

Stereo 1

jack.

and

Playing your recordings on other DVD players

VR mode Video mode

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the player to check what kinds of discs it will play.

When you finalize a Video mode disc, a title menu is created from which you can select titles when you play the disc. There are a number of different styles of title menu to choose from to suit the content of the disc.

All the title menus are navigated in the usual way, pressing using the

ENTER

Finalizing a disc

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

Note that the disc name will appear in the title menu after you finalize a disc. Make sure the disc name is as you want it before you finalize the disc as it can’t be changed afterwards. If you want to rename the disc, see

Name

///

to select titles and start playback.

VR mode Video mode

on page 89 before starting the steps below.

TOP MENU

(cursor buttons) followed by

to display the menu, then

Input Disc

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Important

• Once you’ve finalized a disc recorded in Video mode, you can’t edit or record anything else on that disc. However, the finalization on a DVD-RW disc maybe ‘undone’; see

Undo Finalize

on page 90 for how to do

this.

•A VR mode disc can still be recorded and edited on this recorder even after finalizing.

1 Load the disc you want to finalize.

Make sure that the recorder is stopped before proceeding.

2 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Setup’.

3 Select ‘Finalize’.

Disc Setup

Basic Initialize Finalize

Finalize

Undo Finalize

Next Screen

Start

4 Select ‘Finalize’ from the finalize options, then ‘Next Screen’.

5 For Video mode discs only, select a title menu style, then select ‘Yes’ to start finalization or ‘No’ to cancel.

The menu you select will be the one that appears when the ‘top menu’ is selected on any DVD player.

Finalize

TITLE MENU

• How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc and the number of titles on the disc. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to one hour to finalize. A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to 20 minutes.

Initializing a DVD-RW disc

DVD-RW

When you first load a blank disc, the recorder will initialize it automatically for recording. You can also manually initialize DVD-RW discs.

You can initialize a disc for either Video mode recording or VR mode recording.

Important

• Initializing a disc will erase everything recorded on it. Make sure there is nothing on the disc that you want to keep!

• You may not be able to re-initialize a disc in a different format if it was originally initialized on an older DVD recorder.

1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Setup’.

2 Select ‘Initialize’

Disc Setup

Basic Initialize Finalize

VR Mode Video Mode

Start Start

• Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. These discs will have only a text title menu when finalized on this recorder.

6 The recorder will now start finalizing the disc.

During finalization:

• If the finalization process is going to take more than around four minutes, you can press

ENTER

to cancel. Around four minutes before completion, the option to cancel disappears.

3 Select ‘Video Mode’ or ‘VR Mode’ from the initialize options.

4 Select ‘Start’.

It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc.

Initializing Disc

2ch

1 min left

Note

• By default, the recorder initializes blank DVD-RW discs for VR mode recording. See

DVD-RW Auto Init.

on page 102 if you want to change the default to Video mode.

• If a disc was previously finalized on an older DVD recorder, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize it for Video mode recording.

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Chapter 7

Copying and back-up

Introduction

Use the copying features of this recorder to:

• Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD

• Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player.

• Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing.

• Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD.

The simplest method of copying is to use the One Touch Copy feature. Using this you can simply copy the title that’s currently playing from HDD to DVD, or the other way around.

For more complicated copying tasks you can make a Copy List which specifies precisely what needs to be copied. A Copy List is similar to a VR mode Play List in many ways, and you’ll find that the Copy List commands are similar to those available for editing a Play List.

A message showing that copying has finished is displayed after copying. If the recorder is inactive and no button is pressed (remote or front panel) then the recorder will automatically go into standby after 20 minutes.

High-speed copying

Copying of transfer between DVD and HDD is a completely digital process without any loss of quality in the audio or video. Copying can be carried out at the maximum speed possible.

When copying from HDD to DVD, the speed of copying depends on the recording mode and the kind of DVD disc you’re using. The table at the bottom of the page shows the minimum copying time for one hour of material.

Note

• Not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying. Check with the disc manufacturer for compatibility.

• There may be cases where even 2x/4x/8x compatible discs do not copy at full speed.

• High-speed copying is not possible when using discs initialized on another recorder.

• The following manufacture’s 8x discs are suitable for us with this recorder.

Maker

Sony That’s JVC Fujifilm TDK Maxell Verbatim Ritek

(As of April, 2004)

DVD disc type

Rec mode

DVD-RW Ver. 1.1

FINE

Note that all times in the above table are approximate. *1

Compatible with single speed recording only

Compatible with 2x speed recording

Compatible with 4x speed recording

Compatible with 8x speed recording. Note that actual copy speed varies with the part of the disc being recorded.

10 mins. 5 mins. 2.5 mins. 1.25 mins.

15 mins. 7.5 mins. 4 mins. 2 mins.

30 mins. 15 mins. 7.5 mins. 4 mins.

60 mins. 30 mins. 15 mins. 8 mins.

DVD-R Ver. 2.0

DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2x*2DVD-RW Ver. 1.2/4x

DVD-R Ver. 2.0/4x

DVD-R Ver. 2.0/8x

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ONE TOUCH

COPY

HDD DVD



Real-time copying

Real-time copying is also possible, with the advantage that you can manually set a different recording mode from the original. For example, you can record a title originally recorded in

When real-time copying from the HDD to a Video mode DVD, the chapter markers in the original material are not copied. Chapter markers are put into the copy at intervals, according to the Auto Chapter (Video) setting (see also

Auto Chapter (Video)

FINE

mode in SP mode.

on page 102).

Frame accuracy and copying

The Frame Accurate setting (see page 102) does not affect the actual video content on the HDD, but it does affect what can be copied and whether high-speed copying can be used.

When Frame Accurate is set to can generally be used to copy titles in the Copy List using a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc in VR or Video mode. However, copy-once protected material (see

copying

below) can’t be added to the Copy List, and the divide points in edited titles may be out by as much as 0.5 seconds when compared to the original.

When Frame Accurate is protected titles to the Copy List and divide points in edited titles are maintained accurately. However, depending on the content of the Copy List and the disc, it may not be possible to use high-speed copying.

Frame Accurate

Off

, high-speed copying

Restrictions on

, you can add copy-once

permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.

One Touch Copy* (HDD to DVD)

The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title (or currently selected title in the Disc Navigator) from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible.

For One Touch Copy to work, make sure that a recordable DVD-R/RW disc is loaded.

* See also

• During HDD playback, press ONE TOUCH COPY to copy the current title to DVD.

The front panel display indicates that the title is being copied. Playback continues while copying.

above.

Restrictions on copying

Some video material is copy-once protected. This means that it can be recorded to HDD, but it can’t then be freely copied again. If you want to transfer copy-once protected material from HDD to DVD, you’ll need to use a VR mode DVD-RW disc compatible with CPRM Ver. 1.1 or higher (see

CPRM

instance of a copy-once protected title can be added to the Copy List, and after it’s been copied, the title is erased from the HDD (it is therefore not possible to copy a locked title that is copy-once protected).

You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by displaying disc information on-screen. If the current title is copy-once protected, an exclamation mark (

) is shown (see

on page 45 for more on this). Only one

Play display 2

on page 34).

Note

• Title name, chapter markers, as well as thumbnail picture markers (Navimark) for the Disc Navigator, are also copied. However, if you copy to a Video mode DVD-R/RW, only the first 32 characters of a name are copied.

• The chapter markers in the copy may not be in exactly the same positions as the original when recording on to a Video mode disc.

• You can’t use the One Touch Copy function to copy a title if any part of the title is copy-once protected.

•A title that contains mixed aspect ratios can’t be copied to a Video mode disc. Use a VR mode DVDRW disc for this type of material.

• Low resolution ( material can’t be copied to a Video mode disc. Use a VR mode DVD-RW disc for this type of material.

or LP, or

MN1–18

) widescreen

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One Touch Copy* (DVD to HDD)

One Touch Copy from DVD to HDD copies a single title to the HDD in real time. You can copy the currently playing title or the currently selected title in the Disc Navigator. When you start copying, playback jumps back to the start of the title, then continues through to the end of the title, when recording automatically stops. The copy will be made in the recording mode ( currently set.

* See also

on page 59.



• During DVD playback, press ONE TOUCH COPY to copy the current title to HDD.

Playback starts again from the beginning of the current title. The front panel display and an on-screen display indicate that the title is being copied.

FINE, SP

ONE TOUCH

COPY

HDD DVD

, etc.) that is

Note

• The maximum title length for copying is six hours.

• Title name and chapter markers are also copied, except when copying from a finalized Video mode disc.

• 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 original.

• If some part of the title being copied is copyprotected, copying will start, but the copy-protected portions will not be copied.

Canceling One Touch Copy

You can cancel a One Touch Copy once it’s started.

• Press and hold ONE TOUCH COPY for more than a second.

Copying is canceled and the video already copied is erased.

Note

• If you cancel a HDD to DVD-R copy, the space available for recording does not return to the precopy figure.

Copying from HDD to DVD*

Currently selected HDD title

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Copy List menu options

Add

Erase Ttl Name Divide Combine

Conf List

From the HDD to DVD Copy screen you can build up a Copy List of titles to copy to DVD. From this screen you can also edit chapters so that the titles appear as you want them on your finished DVD.

All

HDD

8/11

Sun 4:00PM

Recording Time

DVD

1 2 3 4

2 3 4

2ch LP 0h32m55s

To tal 1h30m

* See also

Title which cannot be added to Copy List

HDD Groups

Titles in the selected HDD Group

1/3

Information for the selected title

Copy List titles

1/2Copy List

Running time of the Copy List

on page 59.

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Important

• The recorder can only store one Copy List at a time.

• The Copy List is erased if the Frame Accurate setting is changed in the Initial Settings menu (see

Accurate

on page 102).

• Resetting the recorder to its factory settings (see

Resetting the recorder

on page 106) will also erase the

Copy List.

ENTER

HOME MENU

PREV NEXT

RETURN

Frame

/

• Use the

(cursor up/down) buttons to highlight the command you want from the menu options on the left, then press

ENTER

. Most commands require you then to select a title (or chapter) or location from the thumbnail views area of the screen. Use the



(cursor left/right) followed by

ENTER

to do this.

/

• When in the thumbnails area of the screen, use the

PREV (

) and

NEXT (

) buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more titles/chapters than will fit on the screen.

• As you highlight different thumbnails, information about the title/chapter is shown in the central area of the screen. Press

DISPLAY

to change the

information displayed.

• Press

RETURN

to get back to the menu options on the left from the thumbnail area of the Copy List screen.

• When selecting HDD titles, you can display titles from a particular HDD group by pressing up), then using the and

ENTER

to select a group. Press  (cursor down)

/

(cursor left/right) buttons



(cursor

to get back to the HDD title thumbnail area.

DISPLAY

1 Make sure that there’s a recordable DVD disc loaded.

2 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Copy’.

DVR-520H screen

3 Select ‘HDD

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Copy

Disc History

PhotoViewer



DVD’.

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DV Record

The HDD to DVD Copy List screen appears.

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Add

Erase Ttl Name Divide Combine

Conf List

HDD

DVD

All

2 3 4

Total 0h00m

1/3

1/1Copy List

VD Copy

All

HDD to DVD Copy List menu options

Use the following commands when making an HDD to DVD Copy List:

•

Add

– Add titles from the HDD to the Copy List (see

page 62).

•

Erase

– Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see

page 63).

•

Title Name (Ttl Name

the Copy List (see page 63).

•

Divide

– Divide a title in the Copy List into two (see

page 63).

•

Combine

– Combine two adjacent titles in the Copy

List into one (see page 64).

•

Preview

– Check the content of a title in the Copy List

(see page 64).

•

Move

– Change the order of titles in the Copy List

(see page 64).

•

Erase All

– Erase the Copy List (see page 65).

) – Name or rename a title in

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•

Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit

Copy List title (see page 65):

•

Erase

•

Erase Section (Erase Sec)

•

– Erase a chapter.

Divide

– Divide a chapter into two.

Combine Move Preview

– Combine two chapters into one.

– Change the chapter order.

– Check the chapter content.

in the Copy List (see page 67).

•

Confirm List (Conf List

go to the recording settings screen (see

the Copy List

below).

) – Edit chapters within a

– Erase a section of a title

) – Confirm the Copy List and

Recording

3 Select ‘Start’ to begin copying.

Note

• When the copy mode is set to something other than High-Speed Copy for copying to a Video mode DVD, the chapter markers of the original are not copied. Chapter markers are put into the copy at regular intervals, according to the Auto Chapter setting (see also

Auto Chapter (Video)

on page 102).

HDD to DVD Copy List commands

Recording the Copy List

After putting together your Copy List, you’re ready to record it.

1 Select ‘Conf List’ to display the Copy List settings screen.

2 Use the the Recording Mode.

•

High-Speed Copy

same recording quality as the original. (See page 58 for more information on high-speed copying.)

•

FINE, SP, LP, EP, MN

specified recording quality in real-time. (Note that if you copy at a higher quality setting than the original, the copy will not be better quality than the original.)

If you select setting ( that appears.

•

Optimized

adjusted so that the Copy List fits on to the space available on the disc. Copying is carried out in realtime.

When you change the recording mode setting, you can see how much disc space it will require. If this is more than is available, it shows up in red and you won’t be able to start copying. In this case, either change the recording quality, or press screen and erase one or more titles from the Copy List.

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Add Erase Ttl Name Divide Combine

Conf List

HDD DVD-RW VIDEO

Recording Mode

Copy List Total Current DVD Remain

1175MB 2830MB

/ 4700MB

Required 0h08m

High Speed

Start

– The Copy List is copied at the

above, you can also change the level

MN1–MN32

) from the Recording Quality box

– The recording quality is automatically

RETURN

to go back to the Copy List

Add

Use this command to add titles to the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Add’ from the Copy List menu options.

/

2 Use the a title from the HDD to add to the Copy List, then press ENTER.

HDD

Add

Erase Ttl Name Divide Combine

Conf List

The thumbnail appears in the Copy List section in the lower half of the screen. If there are already titles in the Copy List, the title is added at the end.

3 Repeat step 2 to add more titles to the Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

Note

• When Frame Accurate is set to

Accurate

adding titles to the Copy List apply: – When adding titles that contain copy-once protected material, the copy-once parts will not be added to the Copy List. – When adding titles that contain material of more than one aspect ratio (screen size), each part with a different aspect ratio will be added as a separate title. – Widescreen material recorded in will not be added to the Copy List. – Chapter markers on the copy may be up to 0.5 seconds off compared to the original.

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

HDD to DVD Copy

All

2 3 4

HDD

8/11

Sun 4:00PM

Recording Time

DVD

1 2 3 4

2ch LP 0h32m55s

Tot al 1h30m

Off

(see

1/3

1/2Copy List

Frame

on page 102), the following limitations on

LP, EP

MN1–18

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Erase

Use this command to erase individual titles from the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Erase’ from the Copy List menu options.

/

2 Use the

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

a title from the Copy List to erase, then press ENTER.

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Add

Erase

Ttl Name Divide Combine

Conf List

All

2 3 4

HDD

10/07Wed

3:00PM

Recording Time

DVD

1 2 3 4

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Tot al 1h30m

1/3

1/2Copy List

3 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm that you want to erase the title, or ‘No’ to cancel.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to erase more titles from the Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

Title Name (Ttl Name)

Use this command to name or rename titles in the Copy List (the names of the original titles remain unchanged).

1 Select ‘Ttl Name’ from the Copy List menu options.

2 Use the a title from the Copy List to name or rename, then press ENTER.

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

3 Input a name for the selected title.

Input Title Name

10/07Wed

3:00PM 2ch LP

A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? ! N

P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;

A A A A A A Æ

D 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < = > _ &

OK Delete Space

µ ¶ ·

E E E E I I I I #

–

/41/23/4

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(cursor buttons) and

ENTER

• Use the

CAPS

small

///

select characters.

•A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the

/

buttons to change the cursor

position.

• Select

• You can also use the

CAPS

case, or use the



small

to change to upper or lower-

CASE SELECTION

CLEAR

buttons (

button to delete

/

characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see

input a name

• Press

RETURN

Using the remote key shortcuts to

on page 77.

to go back to the Copy List screen

without changing the name.

4 To confirm the name and return to the main Copy List screen, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER.

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to name other titles in the Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Add

DVD

Erase

Ttl Name

Divide Combine

Conf List

All

2 3 4

10/06Tue

3:00PM

Recording Time

1 2 3 4

2ch LP 0h16m32s

Tot al 1h30m

Divide

Use this command to make two titles from a title already in the Copy List.

1/3

1/2Copy List

1 Select ‘Divide’ from the Copy List menu options.

/

2 Use the

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

a title from the Copy List to divide, then press ENTER.

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Add Erase Ttl Name

Divide

Combine

Conf List

All

2 3 4

HDD

10/07Wed

3:00PM

Recording Time

DVD

1 2 3 4

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Tot al 1h30m

1/3

1/2Copy List

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3 Use the playback controls to find the place you want to divide the title.

Divide Title

HDD

Divide

Back

Title 2

8/11

Sun 4:00PM

Recording Time

2ch LP 0h32m55s

2-1 0.08.13.26

 Play Pause

Divide

You can use all the usual playback controls, including



PLAY, 

(

, 

• Press

PAUSE

RETURN

, scan (, ), and slow-motion

or highlight

Back

and press

ENTER

to go back to the main Copy List screen, leaving the title intact.

4 With ‘Divide’ highlighted, press ENTER to divide the title at the current playback position.

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to divide other titles in the Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

Note

• When Frame Accurate is set to

Accurate

on page 102), the divide points may move by

up to half a second after selecting

Off

(see

Divide

Frame

Combine

Use this command to make a single title from two adjacent titles in the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Combine’ from the Copy List menu options.

2 Use the two adjacent titles from the Copy List to combine, then press ENTER.

/

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Add

DVD

Erase Ttl Name Divide

Combine

Conf List

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

All

2 3 4

1/3

1 2 3 4

Tot al 1h30m

1/2Copy List

3 Repeat step 2 to combine more titles, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

Note

• When Frame Accurate is set to

Accurate

on page 102), the following limitations apply

Off

(see

Frame

when combining titles: – Mixed aspect ratios (16:9, 4:3, 4:3 (letter box)) can’t be combined. – Mixed recording modes (

SP/MN19–31, FINE/MN32

EP/MN1–6, LP/MN7–18

) can’t be combined.

Preview

Use this command to check the content of a title in the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Preview’ from the Copy List menu options.

2 Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select a title from the Copy List to preview, then press ENTER.

The selected title starts playing. You can return to the Copy List screen by pressing



STOP

, otherwise

playback will continue until the end of the Copy List.

• During preview, you can select a new thumbnail for the Disc Navigator by pressing

NAVI MARK

3 Repeat step 2 to preview other titles, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

Move

Use this command to change the order of titles in the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Move’ from the Copy List menu options.

/

2 Use the a title from the Copy List to move, then press ENTER.

HDD

Preview

Move

Erase All Chpt Edit Erase Sec

Conf List

The thumbnail appears in the Copy List section in the lower half of the screen.

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

HDD to DVD Copy

All

2 3 4

HDD

10/07Wed

3:00PM

Recording Time

DVD

1 2 3 4

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Tot al 1h30m

1/3

1/2Copy List

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3 Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

a new position for the title, then press ENTER.

The thumbnails in the Copy List reflect the new order.

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Preview

Move

Erase All Chpt Edit Erase Sec

Conf List

All

2 3 4

HDD

10/07Wed

3:00PM

Recording Time

DVD

1 2 3 4

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Tot al 1h30m

1/3

1/2Copy List

Title to move

Copy List insertion point

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to move other titles in the Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

Erase All

Use this command to erase the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Erase All’ from the Copy List menu options.

2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Preview Move

Erase All

Chpt Edit Erase Sec

Conf List

All

2 3 4

HDD

DVD

1 2 3 4

Erase all titles ?

Tot al 1h30m

Yes No

1/3

1/2Copy List

Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit)

The Chapter Edit option gives you access to several commands that you can use to edit chapters within a Copy List title.

Editing chapters in a Copy List title does not change any actual content on the HDD. It affects only how the chapters appear after copying.

1 Select ‘Chpt Edit’ from the Copy List menu options.

/

2 Use the

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

a title from the Copy List to edit, then press ENTER.

HDD to DVD Copy

HDD

Preview Move Erase All

Chpt Edit

Erase Sec

Conf List

All

2 3 4

HDD

10/07 Wed

3:00PM

Recording Time

DVD

1 2 3 4

Copy List

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Tot al 1h30m

1/3

1/2

The chapter editing screen appears with thumbnails of each chapter.

3 Select a command from the chapter edit menu options.

Chapter Edit

HDD

Title

10/07Wed

3:00PM

Erase Divide Combine Move Preview

Back

Recording Time

1 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Chapter

- - - h - - m

1/1

Chapter edit menu

The following commands are available:

Erase

– Erase individual chapters: Use the

•



(cursor buttons) and

ENTER

to select a chapter to

///

erase. The chapter is erased after confirming.

•

Divide

– Divide a chapter into two or more new

chapters: See

Combine

•

Chapter Edit: Combine

•

Move

Chapter Edit: Move

Preview

•

///

press

STOP

to return to the chapter edit screen.

Chapter Edit: Divide

on page 66.

– Combine two chapters into one: See

on page 66.

– Change the order of the chapters: See

on page 66.

– Check the content of a chapter: Use the

(cursor buttons) to select a chapter, then

ENTER

. Once the preview has started, press 

4 Press RETURN to get back to the chapter editing options on the left, or select another chapter

5 Select ‘Back’ (or press RETURN) to go back to the main Copy List screen.

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Chapter Edit: Divide

You can divide a chapter into as many new chapters as necessary.

1 Use the

///

(cursor buttons) to select the

chapter to divide, then press ENTER.

2 Use the playback controls to find the place you want to divide the chapter.

Divide Chapter

HDD

Back

Title

8/11

Sun 4:00PM

Recording Time

2ch LP 0h32m55s

1-3 0.20.52.17

 Play Pause

Divide

Chapter

0h00m

You can use all the usual playback controls, including



PLAY, 

(

, 

PAUSE

, scan (, ), and slow-motion

3 With ‘Divide’ highlighted, press ENTER to divide the chapter at the current playback position.

You can divide the chapter as many times as you want (up to 99 per title).

4 Select ‘Back’ (or press RETURN) to get back to the main Chapter Edit screen.

Note

• When Frame Accurate is set to

Accurate

on page 102), the divide point may move by

up to half a second after selecting

Off

(see

Divide

Frame

Chapter Edit: Move

This command lets you rearrange the chapters within a Copy List title.

1 Use the

///

(cursor buttons) to select the

chapter you want to move, then press ENTER.

Chapter Edit

Title

10/07Wed

3:00PM

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Chapter 0h05m

1/1

(cursor buttons) to select a

HDD

Erase Divide Combine

Move

Preview

2 Use the

Back

///

Recording Time

1 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

new position for the chapter, then press ENTER.

Chapter to move

Chapter Edit

HDD

Erase Divide Combine

Move

Preview

Back

Title210/07Wed

3:00PM

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Recording Time

1 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Chapter

---h--m

1/1

Insertion point

The thumbnails in the chapter list reflect the new order.

Chapter Edit: Combine

This command lets you combine two chapters into one.

1 Use the

///

(cursor buttons) to select the

space between the chapters to combine.

Chapter Edit

Title

10/07Wed

3:00PM

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Chapter

---h--m

1/1

HDD

Erase Divide

Combine

Move Preview

Back

Recording Time

1 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

2 Press ENTER to combine.

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Erase Section (Erase Sec)

Using this command you can delete a part of a Copy List title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV.

1 Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Copy List menu options.

2 Use the the title you want to erase a section from, then press ENTER.

After selecting a title, a screen appears from which you can mark the start and end points of the section to erase.

3 Use the playback controls to find the start of the section to erase, then (with ‘From’ highlighted) press ENTER.

You can use all the usual playback controls, including



PLAY, 

(

, 

The bar at the bottom of the screen shows the current play position in the title. After pressing appears under the bar to show the start of the section.

Erase Sec

HDD

Erase Sec

Back

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

8/11

Sun 4:00PM

Title 2

Recording Time

PAUSE

, scan (, ), and slow-motion

2ch LP 0h32m55s

2-3 0.06.52.17

 Play Pause

A B

From To

ENTER

, a marker

6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 if you want to erase more sections from the same title.

7 Select ‘Back’ (or press RETURN) to get back to the main Copy List screen.

Note

• When Frame Accurate is set to

Accurate

on page 102), the ‘From’ time and length of

Off

(see

Frame

the erased section may differ by up to 0.5 seconds from that set.

 Play Pause

From

0.02.09.17

4 In the same way, find the end of the section to erase, then (with ‘To’ highlighted) press ENTER.

After pressing

ENTER

, another marker appears under the bar to show the end of the section, with the section itself marked in red.

5 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

In the thumbnail viewer you can see a few seconds of video either side of the marked section to see how the edit will look.

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RETURN

HOME MENU

DISPLAY

ENTER

PREV NEXT

Copying and back-up

Copying from DVD to HDD*

Currently selected DVD title

DVD to HDD Copy

Original

DVD

Copy List menu options

Add

Erase Move Preview Erase All

Conf List

Use the DVD to HDD Copy screen to transfer video on DVD to the hard disk.

* See also

on page 59.

DVD

8/11Sun 4:00PM Recording Time

HDD

1 2 3 4

Copy List

2 3 4

2ch LP 0h32m55s

Total 1h30m

1/3

Information for the selected title

Copy List titles

1/2

Running time of the Copy List

Important

• The DVD to HDD Copy screen is not accessible when a finalized Video mode disc is loaded. However, you can still use the One Touch Copy function (see

Touch Copy* (DVD to HDD)

on page 60).

One

• The recorder can only store one Copy List at a time.

• The copy list will be erased if: – any of the titles on the DVD disc are erased or edited. – the disc tray is opened. – playback is switched between Original and Play List. – the DVD disc is re-initialized or finalized. – the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see

Resetting the recorder

on page 106).

1 Load the recordable DVD disc that contains the material you want to copy to the HDD.

2 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Copy’.

• It may not be possible to copy from a DVD disc that was recorded on a different DVD recorder or PC.

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Copy

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DVR-520H screen

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DV Record

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3 Select ‘DVD  HDD’.

The DVD to HDD Copy screen appears.

DVD to HDD Copy

Original

DVD

Add

Erase Move Preview Erase All

Conf List

• Use the

2 3 4

DVD

HDD

Total 0h00m

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to highlight

1/3

1/1Copy List

the command you want from the menu options on the left, then press

ENTER

. Most commands require you then to select a title or location from the thumbnail views area of the screen. Use the (cursor left/right) followed by

ENTER

to do this.

/

• When in the thumbnails area of the screen, use the

PREV (

) and

NEXT (

) buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more titles than will fit on the screen.

• As you highlight different thumbnails, information about the title is shown in the central area of the screen. Press

DISPLAY

to change the information

displayed.

• Press

RETURN

to get back to the menu options on the left from the thumbnail area of the Copy List screen.

DVD to HDD Copy List menu options

Use the following commands when making a DVD to HDD Copy List:

•

Add

– Select and add titles to the Copy List (see

page 70).

•

Move

– Change the order of titles in the Copy List

(see page 70).

•

Erase All

•

Preview

(see page 71).

•

Erase

page 70).

•

Confirm List (Conf List

go to the recording settings screen (see

the Copy List

– Erase the Copy List (see page 71).

– Check the content of a title in the Copy List

– Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see

) – Confirm the Copy List and

Recording

below).

Recording the Copy List

After putting together your Copy List, you’re ready to record it.

1 Select ‘Conf List’ to display the Copy List settings screen.

2 Use the the Recording Mode.

•

High-Speed Copy

Original content from a VR mode disc. The Copy List is copied at the same recording quality as the original. (See page 58 for more information on highspeed copying.)

•

FINE, SP, LP, EP, MN

specified recording quality in real-time. (Note that if you copy at a higher quality setting than the original, the copy will not be better quality than the original.)

• If you select setting ( that appears.

When you change the recording mode setting, you can see how much hard disk space it will require. If this is more than is available, it shows up in red and you won’t be able to start copying. In this case, either change the recording quality, or press Copy List screen and erase one or more titles from the Copy List.

3 Select ‘Start’ to begin copying.

/

DVD to HDD Copy

Original

DVD

DVD HDD

Recording Mode

Add Erase

Copy List Total

Move

Current HDD Remain

Preview Erase All

Conf List

MN1–MN32

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

Required 1h30m

1h30m

30h00m

/ 34h00m

Start

– Only available when copying

– The Copy List is copied at the

above, you can also change the level

) from the Recording Quality box

RETURN

to go back to the

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DVD to HDD Copy List commands

Add

Use this command to add titles to the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Add’ from the Copy List menu options.

/

2 Use the a title from the DVD to add to the Copy List, then press ENTER.

DVD

Add

Erase Move Preview Erase All

Conf List

The thumbnail appears in the Copy List section in the lower half of the screen. If there are already titles in the Copy List, the title is added at the end.

3 Repeat step 2 to add more titles to the Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

Note

• Titles which were recorded directly to a VR mode disc or have already been copied real-time, and which contain Dual Mono audio or are recorded in recording modes Copy List, however if they will not actually be copied.

• Similarly, a copy-once protected title, recorded from the TV for example, can be added to the Copy List, but it will not be copied if

• You may not be able to copy titles when copying a disc that was created using a PC or another recorder.

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

DVD to HDD Copy

Play List

2 3 4

DVD

8/11

Sun 4:00PM

Recording Time

HDD

1 2 3 4

MN12–MN20

2ch LP 0h32m55s

Total 1h30m

can be added to the

High-Speed Copy

1/3

1/2Copy List

is selected

is selected.

Erase

Use this command to erase individual titles from the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Erase’ from the Copy List menu options.

/

2 Use the

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

a title from the Copy List to erase, then press ENTER.

DVD to HDD Copy

Play List

DVD

Add

Erase

Move Preview Erase All

Conf List

2 3 4

DVD

10/07Wed

3:00PM

Recording Time

HDD

1 2 3 4

Copy List

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Total 1h30m

1/3

1/2

3 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm that you want to erase the title, or ‘No’ to cancel.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to erase more titles from the Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

Move

Use this command to change the order of titles currently in the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Move’ from the Copy List menu options.

/

2 Use the a title from the Copy List to move, then press ENTER.

DVD

Add Erase

Move

Preview Erase All

Conf List

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

DVD to HDD Copy

Play List

2 3 4

DVD

10/07Wed

3:00PM

Recording Time

HDD

1 2 3 4

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Total 1h30m

1/3

1/2Copy List

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3 Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

the insertion point for the title, then press ENTER.

DVD to HDD Copy

Play List

DVD

Add Erase

Move

Preview Erase All

Conf List

2 3 4

DVD

10/07Wed

3:00PM

Recording Time

HDD

1 2 3 4

2ch LP 0h20m10s

Total 1h30m

1/3

1/2Copy List

Title to move

Copy List insertion point

The thumbnails in the Copy List are updated to reflect the new order.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to move other titles in the Copy List, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

Preview

Use this command to check the content of a title in the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Preview’ from the Copy List menu options.

2 Use the a title from the Copy List to preview, then press ENTER.

The selected title starts playing. You can return to the Copy List screen by pressing playback will continue until the end of the Copy List.

3 Repeat step 2 to preview other titles, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List menu options.

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to select



STOP

, otherwise

Erase All

Use this command to erase the Copy List.

1 Select ‘Erase All’ from the Copy List menu options.

2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

DVD to HDD Copy

Play List

DVD

Add Erase Move Preview

Erase All

Conf List

2 3 4

DVD

HDD

1 2 3 4

Erase all titles ?

Total 1h30m

Yes No

1/3

1/2Copy List

Using disc back-up*

This feature offers a simple way to make a back-up copy of a finalized Video mode disc. The data is copied first to the hard disk drive, then on to another recordable DVD disc.

* See also

1 Press HOME MENU.

2 Select ‘Copy’

3 Select ‘Disc Back-up’.

4 Select a back-up option.

Disc Back-up

on page 59.

Start new disc back-up

Resume writing data

Erase back-up data

There are three back-up options:

Start new disc back-up

•

– Start making a back-up of

a disc.

•

Resume writing data

– Record the back-up data

already on the HDD to a recordable DVD.

•

Erase back-up data

– Erase the back-up data on the

HDD.

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5 Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load the disc you want to make a back-up of, then close the disc tray.

You can only make back-up copies of finalized Video mode discs.

Disc Back-up

No Disc.

Please load a disc to be backed-up.

Start Cancel

6 Select ‘Start’.

Disc Back-up

Read from disc and save to HDD.

Start reading?

Start Cancel

• To see the progress of the back-up, press

• You can cancel the back-up process by pressing

TOUCH COPY

for more than one second.

DISPLAY

ONE

7 When the data has been copied, press  OPEN/ CLOSE to open the disc tray. Take out the disc and load a blank* recordable DVD.

* If you’re using a DVD-RW, the disc doesn’t have to be blank, although the previous contents of the disc will be erased in the back-up process.

• You can cancel the back-up process by pressing

TOUCH COPY

for more than one second. However, this will make the disc unusable (although if you are using a DVD-RW disc you can re-initialize it in order to make it usable again—see

disc

on page 57.)

Initializing a DVD-RW

9 After the recorder has finished recording the back-up disc, you can select whether to make another back-up of the same data or exit.

Disc Back-up

Disc back-up finished.

To make another back-up copy, please load

a recordable disc.

Start Cancel

• Select

Start

to make another back-up copy or to finish. If you want to make another back-up copy, return to step

10 If you don’t need to keep the back-up data on

above.

the HDD, you can delete it now.

Select

Yes

to delete the data from the HDD; select No to

keep it (you can delete it later if you want to).

Disc Back-up

The backed-up data is still on the HDD.

Erasing it will increase the free space

available. OK to Erase?

Yes No

ONE

Cancel

Disc Back-up

Disc content saved to Hard Disk Drive.

Please eject the disc and load a

recordable disc.

Start Cancel

You can use a DVD-R Ver. 2.0 disc, or DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 or Ver. 1.2 / 4x for the back-up.

• If you back-up a DVD-R disc to DVD-RW, you cannot undo the finalization later.

• Actual recordable capacity of discs vary so there may be cases where the contents of the disc you’re backing-up will not fit on to a particular blank disc. If this happens, please try another brand of disc.

8 Select ‘Start’ to start writing the backed-up data to the blank disc.

Disc Back-up

Write back-up data from Hard Disk Drive.

The disc contents will be overwritten.

OK to start?

Start Cancel

• To see the progress of the back-up, press

DISPLAY

• If you decide to leave the back-up data on the HDD, you can make back-up copies to recordable DVD discs anytime from the Disc Back-up menu.

Note

• It is not possible to play material on the HDD that has been backed-up from DVD.

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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.

With unfinalized Video mode DVDs, there are a limited number of editing commands, including naming, locking and erasing titles. Once a Video mode disc has been finalized, further editing is not possible.

There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Play List. The Play List doesn’t actually change any of the content on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back (rather like the program play feature found on CD players).

Editing material recorded on the HDD is similar to editing the Original content of a VR mode DVD-RW, with similar commands for erasing, naming and locking titles, as well as fine control over the content of chapters within titles.

The Disc Navigator screen

DVD Disc Navigator

Disc recording mode

Disc Navigator menu options

Disc Navigator

Video Mode

DVD

Play

Erase Ttl Name Lock Erase All

Undo

Edit mode

Currently selected title

123

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP Recording Time 0h30m40s

456

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

1/1

Information for selected title

Locked title indicator

Recording time available in the displayed recording mode

Number of title pages

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HDD Disc Navigator

Selected Group

Disc Navigator menu options

Disc Navigator

HDD

Play

Erase Ttl Name Chpt Edit Erase Sec

ONE TOUCH

COPY

HDD DVD

Currently selected title

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4

All

123

All

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP Recording Time 0h30m40s

456

Information for selected title

1 Press HDD or DVD to select the hard disk drive or the DVD.

2 Press DISC NAVIGATOR to display the Disc Navigator screen.

Playback will automatically stop when you do this.

HDD group tabs

NEW

HDD Remain 6h12m(FINE)

1/1

Auto Replace Recording indicator

Disc Navigator

Original

DVD

123

New indicator

Recording time available in the displayed recording mode

Locked title indicator

Number of title pages

DISC NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST

HOME MENU

CLEAR

ENTER

RETURN

PLAY

DISPLAY

DVD RECORDER

DVD Remain

Play

456

Erase Ttl Name Chpt Edit Erase Sec

Undo

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

• You can also access the Disc Navigator from the Home Menu (press

Navigator

• Use the

then press

/

HOME MENU

ENTER

, select

Disc

(cursor up/down) buttons to highlight the command you want from the menu options on the left, then press

ENTER

. Most commands require you then to select a title (or chapter) or location from the thumbnail views area of the screen. Use the

//

(cursor buttons) followed by

ENTER

/

to do

this.

• When in the thumbnails area of the screen, use the

PREV (

) and

NEXT (

) buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more than six titles/ nine chapters.

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Editing

• As you highlight different thumbnails, information about the title is shown in the central area of the screen. Press displayed.

• If you are editing a VR mode disc, press switch between Original and Play List Disc Navigator screens.

Play Erase Ttl Name Chpt Edit Erase Sec

• Press the left from the thumbnail area of the Disc Navigator.

• You can switch between the HDD and the DVD Disc Navigator screens using the (front panel or remote).

You can copy a selected HDD title to DVD, or DVD title to HDD by pressing for more on One Touch Copy).

When editing HDD content, a row of group names appears above the title thumbnails (see

groups

on page 80 for more details). You can access these by pressing group is highlighted, then using the right) buttons to select a group. Press the highlighted group.

Titles on the HDD marked with a icon are timer recordings set to Auto Replace Recording (see

timer recording

Titles on the HDD marked with a icon are recently recorded titles that haven’t yet been played.

3 To exit the Disc Navigator, press HOME MENU

Remember

• You can change the thumbnail pictures used for titles using the

thumbnail picture for a title

DISPLAY

to change the information

Playlist / Original indicator

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

123

456

Undo

RETURN

to get back to the menu options on

ONE TOUCH COPY



(cursor up) repeatedly until the

on page 48).

NAVI MARK

button—see

on page 36.

PLAYLIST

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

HDD

and

DVD

(see also page 59

Editing HDD

/

(cursor left/

ENTER

Changing the

1/1

buttons

All

to ‘open’

Standard

Disc Navigator menu options

The commands available from the Disc Navigator for the VR mode and Video mode discs and the HDD are shown below.

Video mode

•

Play

– Play a title (page 76)

•

Title Name (Ttl Name

(page 77)

•

Lock/Unlock

– Lock or unlock a title to prevent

accidental changes being made (page 79)

•

Erase

– Erase a title (page 76)

•

Erase All Undo

•

VR mode

•

Play

•

Title Name (Ttl Name

– Erase all titles (page 80)

– Undo the last change (page 80)

(Original)

– Play a title (page 76)

(page 77)

•

Lock/Unlock

– Lock or unlock a title to prevent

accidental changes being made (page 79)

•

Erase

– Erase a title (page 76)

Erase All

•

Undo Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit

•

– Erase all titles (page 80)

– Undo the last change (page 80)

chapters in a title (page 77)

•

Erase Section (Erase Sec)

(page 79)

HDD

•

Play

– Play a title (page 76)

•

Title Name (Ttl Name

(page 77)

•

Lock/Unlock

– Lock or unlock a title to prevent

accidental changes being made (page 79)

•

Erase

– Erase a title (page 76)

Erase All

•

Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit)

– Erase all titles (page 80)

to chapters in a title (page 77)

•

Divide

– Divide a title into two (page 80)

•

Change Group (Chg Group

group on the HDD (page 81)

•

Group Name (Grp Name

HDD group (page 81)

•

Erase Section (Erase Sec)

(page 79)

) – Name or rename a title

) – Make detailed changes to

– Erase a part of a title

) – Name or rename a title

– Make detailed changes

) – Assign a title to a

) – Name or rename an

– Erase part of a title

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VR mode

(Play List)

•

Create

– Make a new Play List title (page 84)

Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit

•

) – Make detailed changes to

chapters in a Play List title (page 82)

•

Move

– Move the position of a title in the Play List

(page 84)

•

Erase All

•

Undo

•

Play Erase

•

Title Name (Ttl Name

– Erase all titles in the Play List (page 85)

– Undo the last change (page 85)

– Play a title (page 81)

– Erase a title from the Play List (page 81)

) – Name or rename a title in

the Play List (page 82)

•

Combine

– Combine two Play List titles into one

(page 85)

•

Divide

– Divide a Play List title into two (page 85)

Erase Section (Erase Sec)

•

– Erase a part of a title

(page 83)

Editing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD content

These commands affect the actual content stored on the DVD-R/RW or HDD.

Erase

VR mode Video mode HDD

The Erase title command does slightly different things depending on what you are currently editing. If you are editing Original content on a VR mode disc or content on the HDD, the title will be erased from the disc and the available recording time will increase accordingly.

If you erase titles from a Video mode DVD-R disc, the title will disappear from the list of titles, but the available recording time will not increase. Erasing a title from a Video mode DVD-RW disc increases the available recording time only if it is the last title on the disc.

1 Select ‘Erase’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the title you want to erase, then press ENTER.

///

Disc Navigator

Original

DVD

Play

Erase

Ttl Name Chpt Edit Erase Sec

Undo

(cursor buttons) to select the

123

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

Erase Title?

Yes No

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

1/1

Remember

• If you are editing a VR mode disc, use the

PLAYLIST

button to switch to the Disc Navigator Original screen.

Play

VR mode Video mode HDD

Use this function to start playback of a title.

1 Select ‘Play’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the title you want to play, then press ENTER or

Playback of the title you selected starts.

///

Disc Navigator

Video Mode

DVD

Play

Erase Ttl Name Lock Erase All

Undo

(cursor buttons) to select the

123

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456

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1/1



PLAY.

3 Highlight ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

4 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to erase.

Tip

• You can erase a title quickly by pressing

CLEAR

the title is highlighted. Confirm the edit by pressing

ENTER

. (You can also use this method to erase titles

when using the

Play

function, above.)

when

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Title Name (Ttl Name)

VR mode Video mode HDD

You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode and HDD recordings and 32 characters for Video mode recordings.

1 Select ‘Ttl Name’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the title you want to name, then press ENTER to go to the name input screen.

3 Input a name for the selected title.

• Use the select characters.

•A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the position.

• Select case, or use the



• You can also use the characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see

input a name

• For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

4 Highlight ‘OK’ then press ENTER to enter the name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.

• To return to the main Disc Navigator screen without saving changes to the title name, press

5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to name.

///

Input Title Name

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

CAPS small

OK Clear Space

///

/

CAPS

(cursor buttons) to select the

A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? !

P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;

A A A A A A Æ

N O O O O O ø U U U U Y ß $

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < = > _ &

+ – / @ [ ¥ ] ˆ ÷ x ± { | }

µ ¶ ·

(cursor buttons) and

buttons to change the cursor

small

to change to upper or lower-

CASE SELECTION

CLEAR

Using the remote key shortcuts to

below.

E E E E I I I I #

–

1/41/23

–

buttons (

button to delete

ENTER

/

RETURN

Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name

The table below shows the remote control key shortcuts that you can use to input characters in the name input screen. Pressing a button repeatedly cycles through the characters shown.

If you want to enter two characters in succession that are both on the same button (for example a press



to advance the cursor one space manually

and an R),

between inputting the two characters.

Key



/[change case]

Characters Key Characters

. , ’ ? ! – & 1

a b c 2 ä à á â ã

æ ç

d e f 3 è é ë ê

g h i 4 î ï ì í ¡

j k l 5 £

[cursor back]

m n o 6 ö ô ò ó ø ñ



CLEA

p q r s 7 $

ÿ/ß

t u v 8 ü ù û ú

w x y z 9

[cursor forward]

[clear character]



VCR

Plus+

lower-case: ÿ; upper-case: ß

<space>

( ) _ / : ; ” ` ^ @ # ∗ % ¥ | + =



[ﬁnish name input]

{ } [ ] < >

Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit)

VR mode HDD

When editing VR mode DVDs or video on the HDD you can edit individual chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, combining and dividing. You can also play individual chapters to check their content.

1 Select ‘Chpt Edit’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

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CHP

MARK

PAUSE



Editing

2 Use the

///

(cursor buttons) to select the title that contains the chapters you want to edit, then press ENTER.

Chapter Edit

Original

DVD

Erase

Divide Combine Preview Undo

Back

Title

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

1 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Chapter 0h03m

1/1

After selecting a title, thumbnails of each chapter appear and you’ll see that the Disc Navigator menu items change to the chapter editing commands:

•

Erase

– Erase chapters: Select the chapter you want

to erase and press

Divide

•

– Divide a chapter into two or more parts:

ENTER

(see also the note below).

Select the chapter you want to divide. From the following screen use the playback controls (

, 

divide the chapter. With

ENTER

, etc.) to find the point at which you want to

Divide

highlighted, press

Divide Chapter

Original

DVD

Divide

Back

Title 12/01Wed 12:18AM

Recording Time

SP Chapter

0h01m24s 0h00m

1-3 0.00.52.17

 Play Pause

Divide

, 

You can keep dividing the chapter as many times as you wish (up to 999 chapters per DVD disc or 99 chapters per HDD title). Highlight

ENTER

to return to the Chapter Edit screen.

•

Combine

– Combine two adjacent chapters into one:

Back

and press

Highlight the bar divider between two adjacent chapters and press

Preview

•

– Preview chapters: Select the chapter you

want to play; press

ENTER

(see also the note below)



STOP

to return to the chapter

edit screen.

•

Undo

– Undo the last command (only works with VR

mode disc edits).

3 Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left side of the screen.

4 To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press RETURN again, or select ‘Back’ from the menu options on the left.

Note

• When editing VR mode Original content, it may not be possible to erase chapters less than five seconds long.

• It may not always be possible to combine two chapters, even though they are adjacent. If a chapter has been divided into three, then the middle chapter erased, it is not possible to combine the two remaining chapters into one.

Inserting chapter markers into a title

VR mode HDD

You can create new chapters within a title using the

MARK

button while playing the title or during recording. This is useful not just for navigation of the disc content but also for editing purposes.

1 Start playback of the title you want to create new chapter markers in.

You can use the

Play

command from the Disc Navigator

menu to do this.

2 Press CHP MARK at any point where you want a new chapter to begin.

A chapter marker icon appears on-screen briefly to confirm a new chapter mark has been inserted:

• For greater control over the exact position of chapter markers it can be useful to use the



PAUSE

and/or the slow-motion and frame advance/reverse controls (

/

Note

• You cannot insert chapter markers during Auto Start Recording.

• If you pause a recording in VR mode, the recorder automatically starts a new chapter when you restart the recording.

CHP

button

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• When recording in Video mode, the recorder automatically puts chapter markers in at regular intervals. It is not possible to add extra chapter markers manually after recording (see also

Chapter (Video)

on page 102).

Auto

• The Play List and Original content on a disc can each contain up to 999 chapters.

• Each HDD title can contain a maximum of 99 chapters.

• Similar chapter editing commands are available for HDD content from the HDD to DVD copy screen. See also

Copying from HDD to DVD*

on page 60.

Erase Section (Erase Sec)

VR mode HDD

Using this command you can delete a part of an Original title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV.

1 Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the title.

After selecting a title, the Erase Sec screen appears from which you can mark the start and end points of the section to erase.

///

Erase Sec

Original

DVD

Erase Sec

Back

(cursor buttons) to select a

12/01Wed 12:18AM

Title 2

Recording TimeSP0h01m24s

2-1 0.00.52.17

 Play Pause

A B

From To

4 In the same way, find the end of the section to erase, then (with ‘To’ highlighted) press ENTER.

After pressing

ENTER

, another marker appears under the bar to show the end of the section, with the section itself marked in red.

5 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

In the thumbnail viewer you can see a few seconds of video either side of the marked section to see how the edit will look.

• When editing VR mode Original content, you may not be able to erase very short sections (less than five seconds).

6 Erase another section from the same title, or press RETURN to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen.

Lock / Unlock

VR mode Video mode HDD

You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited or erased accidently. If you do need to edit it, you can always unlock it later.

Important

• You can’t undo any edits made before changing the lock status. You also can’t undo a lock/unlock command using the Navigator menu.

1 Select ‘Lock’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the

///

title you want to lock (or unlock), then press ENTER.

Undo

option from the Disc

(cursor buttons) to select the

3 Use the playback controls (, , , , etc.) to find the start of the section to erase, then (with ‘From’ highlighted) press ENTER.

The bar at the bottom of the screen shows the current play position in the title. After pressing

ENTER

, a marker

appears under the bar to show the start of the section.

 Play Pause

From

0.02.09.17

Disc Navigator

Original

DVD

123

Lock

Erase All

Undo

11/15Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

1/1

An unlocked title will become locked; a locked title will be unlocked. Locked titles are shown in the Disc Navigator with a padlock icon.

3 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to lock/unlock.

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Erase All

VR mode Video mode HDD

This erases all unlocked titles from the disc (see also

/ Unlock

on page 79).

Lock

1 Select ‘Erase All’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Original

DVD

123

DVD Remain

Yes No

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

Lock

Erase All

Undo

Erase all titles?

Undo

VR mode Video mode

If you make a mistake while editing, you can generally undo it. There are three levels of undo (in other words, you can undo the last three edits you made).

• Select ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

• You can’t undo anything after ejecting the disc from the recorder or switching the recorder into standby.

• You can’t undo the following operations: initializing, recording or finalizing a disc, locking and unlocking titles.

Divide

HDD

Use this command to divide a title on the HDD into two. Note that once divided, the two new titles cannot be recombined into one again.

1 Select ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Select the title that you want to divide, then press ENTER.

Divide Title

HDD

Divide

Back

12/01Wed 12:18AM

Title 2

Recording TimeSP0h01m24s

2-1 0.00.08.26

 Play Pause

Divide

3 Use the standard playback controls to find the place you want to divide the title.

4 With ‘Divide’ highlighted, press ENTER to divide the title at the current playback position.

5 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm you want to divide the title.

Select No if you want to cancel and leave the title intact.

6 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to divide.

Editing HDD groups

HDD

The large capacity of the HDD means that there may be many hours of video in the recorder. To help you organize your HDD video content there are four ‘groups’. You can move content from group to group, and rename the groups as you want.

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Change Group (Chg Group)

HDD

Use this command to assign titles to a particular group.

1 Select ‘Chg Group’ from the Disc Navigator menu, then press ENTER.

2 Select the title that you want to put into a different group, then press ENTER.

3 Use the

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

a group for the title, then press ENTER.

• You can select one of the four groups, or choose

Group

, in which case it will only appear when

All

selected.

Disc Navigator

HDD

All

Lock Erase All Ttl Name Grp Name

Chg Group

Divide

Title 1

9/06Fri 9:00PM 8ch LP

No Group

GROUP1 GROUP2 GROUP3 GROUP4

4 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to change the group of.

Group Name (Grp Name)

HDD

Use this command to rename a group.

1 Select ‘Grp Name’ from the Disc Navigator menu.

/

2 Use the the group that you want to name or rename, then press ENTER.

3 Input a name for the group.

The name can be up to six characters long.

4 To finish entering the name, highlight ‘Exit’ and press ENTER.

(cursor left/right) buttons to select

Input Group Name

Group 1

CAPS small

A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? !

P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;

A A A A A A Æ

D 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < = > _ &

OK Clear Space

µ ¶ ·

E E E E I I I I #

–

1/41/23

–

N O O O O O ø U U U U Y ß $

+ – / @ [ ¥ ] ˆ ÷ x ± { | }

5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another group to name.

Creating and editing a VR mode Play List

VR mode

A Play List is a kind of virtual content based on the actual (Original) content of the disc. The main advantages of this type of editing is that it is non-destructive of the video content on the disc, and it allows greater control over editing, so that you end up with the content exactly as you want it.

Remember

• Use the edit screen.

• The Play List can contain a maximum of 99 titles.

Play

VR mode

Use this function to start playback of a title.

1 Select ‘Play’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select the title you want to play, then press ENTER.

Playback of the title you selected starts.

Erase

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.

1 Select ‘Erase’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

PLAYLIST

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

Play

Erase Ttl Name Chpt Edit Erase Sec

Undo

button to switch to the Play List

123

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1/1

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2 Select the title you want to erase, then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

123

Play

Erase

Ttl Name Chpt Edit Erase Sec

Undo

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

Erase Title?

Yes No

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

1/1

3 Highlight ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

4 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to erase.

Note

• The remaining recording time doesn’t change when you erase something from the Play List.

Title Name (Ttl Name)

VR mode

You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long.

1 Select ‘Ttl Name’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select the title you want to name, then press ENTER.

3 Input a name for the selected title.

Input Title Name

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

CAPS small

A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? !

P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;

A A A A A A Æ

D 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < = > _ &

OK Clear Space

µ ¶ ·

E E E E I I I I #

–

/41/23/4

N O O O O O ø U U U U Y ß $

• You can also use the

CLEAR

button to delete characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see

input a name

Using the remote key shortcuts to

on page 77.

• For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

4 Highlight ‘OK’, then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.

• To return to the main Disc Navigator screen without saving changes to the title name, press

RETURN

5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to name.

Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit)

VR mode

When editing VR mode DVDs you can edit individual chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, moving, combining and dividing. You can also play individual chapters to check their content.

1 Select ‘Chpt Edit’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select the title that contains the chapters you want to edit, then press ENTER.

After selecting a title, thumbnails of each chapter appear and you’ll see that the Disc Navigator menu items change to the chapter editing commands:

Chapter Edit

Play List

DVD

Title

10/07Wed 3:00PM 2ch LP

1 3

Erase

Divide Combine Move Undo

Back

•

Erase

– Erase chapters: Select the chapter you want

4 5 6

7 8 9

to erase and press

ENTER

Chapter 0h03m

1/1

Press

ENTER

after selecting each character.

•A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the

/

buttons to change the cursor

position.

• Select

CAPS

case, or use the



small

to change to upper or lower-

CASE SELECTION

buttons (

/

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•

Divide

– Divide a chapter into two or more parts: Select the chapter you want to divide. From the following screen use the playback controls (

, 

divide the chapter. With

ENTER

, etc.) to find the point at which you want to

Divide

highlighted, press

Divide Chapter

Play List

DVD

Divide

Back

Title 12/01Wed 12:18AM

Recording Time

SP Chapter

0h01m24s 0h00m

1-3 0.00.52.17

 Play Pause

Divide

You can keep dividing the chapter as many times as you want (up to 999 chapters per disc). Highlight

Back

and press

ENTER

to return to the Chapter Edit

screen.

•

Combine

– Combine two adjacent chapters into one: Select the dividing line between two adjacent chapters and press

•

Move

– Rearrange chapters: Select the chapter you want to move, press location for it, then press

•

Preview

– Preview chapters: Select the chapter you

want to play; press

ENTER

, then highlight the new

ENTER

again.



STOP

to return to the chapter

edit screen.

•

Undo

– Undo the last command.

3 Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left side of the screen.

4 To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press RETURN again, or select ‘Back’ from the menu options on the left.

, 

Erase Section (Erase Sec)

VR mode

Using this command you can delete a part of a Play List title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV.

1 Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the title.

After selecting a title, the Erase Sec screen appears from which you can mark the start and end points of the section to erase.

3 Use the playback controls (, , , , etc.) to find the start of the section to erase, then (with ‘From’ highlighted) press ENTER.

The bar at the bottom of the screen shows the current play position in the title. After pressing appears under the bar to show the start of the section.

///

Erase Sec

Play List

DVD

Erase Sec

Back

(cursor buttons) to select a

12/01Wed 12:18AM

Title 1

Recording TimeSP0h01m24s

1-2 0.00.52.17

 Play Pause

A B

From To

 Play Pause

From

0.02.09.17

ENTER

, a marker

4 In the same way, find the end of the section to erase, then (with ‘To’ highlighted) press ENTER.

After pressing

ENTER

, another marker appears under the bar to show the end of the section, with the section itself marked in red.

5 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

In the thumbnail viewer you can see a few seconds of video either side of the marked section to see how the edit will look.

6 Erase another section from the same title, or press RETURN to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen.

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Create

VR mode

Use this function to add an Original title to the Play List. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Play List (you can erase bits you don’t need later—see

(Chpt Edit)

on page 82).

The title appears in the Play List complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Play List title.

You can add up to 99 titles to the Play List.

1 Select ‘Create’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Use the

///

(cursor buttons) to select the

insertion point for the new title, then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

1 2

Create

Move Divide Combine Erase All

Undo

Chapter Edit

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

1/1

4 Press ENTER to add the title.

The new title appears in the updated Play List.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

Create

Move Divide Combine Erase All

Undo

2 3

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

1/1

5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another location for a new title.

Move

VR mode

Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Play List titles.

1 Select ‘Move’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select the title you want to move, then press ENTER.

If there are no titles in the Play List yet, this step does not apply.

3 Use the

///

(cursor buttons) to select an

Original title to put into the Play List.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

Create

Move Divide Combine Erase All

Undo

ORG1

11/15Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

ORG4

ORG2 ORG3

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

1/1

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

123

Create

Move

Divide Combine Erase All

Undo

11/15Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE)

1/1

3 Select a new position in the Play List for the title, then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

123

DVD Remain

Create

Move

Divide Combine Erase All

Undo

After pressing

ENTER

, the new, updated Play List is

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

displayed.

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Editing

4 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to move.

Divide

VR mode

Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.

1 Select ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select the title that you want to divide, then press ENTER.

3 Use the playback controls to find the place you want to divide the title.

Divide Chapter

Play List

DVD

Divide

Back

12/01Wed 12:18AM

Title 2

Recording TimeSP0h01m24s

2-1 0.00.08.26

 Play Pause

Divide

You can use all the usual playback controls, including



PLAY, 

(

, 

PAUSE

, scan (, ), and slow-motion

4 With ‘Divide’ highlighted, press ENTER to divide the title at the current playback position.

5 To return to the Disc Navigator menu options, select ‘Back’ and press ENTER.

Combine

VR mode

Use this function to combine two adjacent Play List titles into one.

1 Select ‘Combine’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Highlight the bar divider between the two titles you want to combine, then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

123

DVD Remain

Create Move Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

After pressing

ENTER

, the new, updated Play List is

displayed.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

123

DVD Remain

Create Move Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

3 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or continue combining more titles.

Erase All

VR mode

This command erases all the titles from the Play List.

1 Select ‘Erase All’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

123

DVD Remain

Yes No

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

Create Move Divide Combine

Erase All

Undo

Erase all titles?

Undo

VR mode

If you make a mistake while editing, you can generally undo it. There are three levels of undo (in other words, you can undo the last three edits you made).

• Select ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

• You can’t undo anything after ejecting the disc from the recorder or switching the recorder into standby.

• You can’t undo the following operations: initializing, recording or finalizing a disc, locking and unlocking titles.

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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.

Available

Disc name

recording space

Disc History

Disc loaded

Selected disc

Other discs

Title information for the selected disc

News

Sport

Travel

Movie

Music

Title 1 Title 2 Title 3

Today's Football Enjoy Golf! Social dance Lesson

Using the Disc History

1 Press DISC HISTORY to display the Disc History screen.

The most recently loaded disc appears at the top of the list, with previously loaded discs below it. If there is a disc loaded, it is shown in the list with a ‘disc in’ icon.

• The Disc History screen is also accessible from the Home Menu.

2 Use the title information for other discs in the list.

• To remove a disc from the list, press can’t remove the currently loaded disc).

• You can see the available recording time for different recording modes by pressing the

3 To exit the Disc History screen, press HOME MENU or DISC HISTORY.

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to see

CLEAR

REC MODE

(you

button.

1/2

DVD RemainDisc Name

Titles DVD-RW

LP 1h54m

2h35m

1h22m

0h30m

1h38m

Recording mode

Recording time available

Number of titles on disc

Disc type and recording mode

Disc lock indicator

Note

• When you initialize a DVD-RW disc or record a DVD-R disc for the first time, the recorder automatically names the disc

DISC **

(where ** is a number from 1 to 99). You can rename the disc if you want to (see

Input Disc Name

on page 89).

• When you change the display for the available recording time using the

REC MODE

button, only the display is changed; the actual recording mode is not affected.

• The following discs appear in the Disc History list in gray: – Discs with no available recording space left – Locked discs – Discs that contain the maximum 99 titles and/or 999 chapters

• When a Video mode disc is finalized, the information for that disc disappears from the Disc History.

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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

Currently selected folder in folder list

Pages in folder list

File Date/Time

01. 12/12

02. 12/13

03. 12/14 THU

04. 12/15

05. 12/16

06. 12/17 SUN

07. 12/18

08. 12/19

Chair No. 2 5/12/2003 10:00AM

TUE

WED

FRI SAT

MON TUE

1/2 1/3

Size

1920 x 1440

File information

Pages in file view

010

Incompatible/unknown file

Playing a slideshow

1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘PhotoViewer’ to display the PhotoViewer screen.

• The PhotoViewer is only accessible when a disc containing JPEG files is loaded.

2 Use the a folder from the folder list.

The first nine images from the selected folder are displayed as thumbnails in the main part of the screen.

3 Press ENTER to move to the thumbnail view area.

The first thumbnail image is highlighted.

• To get back to the folder list, press

4 Use the thumbnail.

• Use the  and  buttons to display the previous/ next page of thumbnails.

5 Press ENTER or  PLAY to start playing a slideshow from the selected thumbnail.

• Use the  previous/next picture, or the pause the slideshow.

6 Press  STOP or RETURN to return to the thumbnail view area.

7 To return to the folder view area, press RETURN.

• To exit the PhotoViewer, press

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

RETURN

///

(cursor buttons) to select a

NEXT 

buttons to display the



PAUSE

button to

HOME MENU

Note

• Up to 999 files or 99 folders are viewable, but if there are more files/folders than this on the disc it is still possible to view them all using the Reload function (see below).

• The time it takes for the recorder to load a file increases with large file sizes.

• Pictures with an aspect ratio different to your TV screen will appear with black bars top and bottom, or either side (depending on the picture).

• If you encounter a disc that will not play, check that the disc and file formats are compatible with this recorder (see

JPEG file compatibility

on page 12).

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.

1 Use the  (cursor down) button to navigate to the last entry in the folder list (‘Read next: ...’).

2 Press ENTER to load the next batch of up to 999 files/99 folders from the disc.

It will take a moment (at most a minute) to load in the images.

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010

The PhotoViewer

Note

• You can press screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading.)

Zooming the screen

During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can also move the area of the picture displayed.

1 During a slideshow, use the CHANNEL + button to zoom the picture.

Repeated presses cycle between zoom off, 2x zoom and 4x zoom. The zoom factor is displayed on-screen.

2 Use the zoomed area within the picture.

HOME MENU

///

to exit the PhotoViewer

2x Zoom



(cursor buttons) to move the

Rotating the screen

You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow so you can always view pictures the right way up, whichever way they were taken.

• During a slideshow, press ANGLE to rotate the displayed picture clockwise by 90º.

Press

ANGLE

in increments of 90º.

repeatedly to continue rotating the picture



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The Disc Setup menu

Chapter 11

The Disc Setup menu

From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is accessed from the Home menu:

• Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Setup’.

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Copy

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DVR-520H Screen

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DV Record

Basic settings

Input Disc Name

VR mode Video mode

When you initialize a disc for recording, the recorder automatically assigns a name for the disc ranging from

DISC 1

DISC 99

function to change the default disc name to something more descriptive. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen.

1 Select ‘Input Disc Name’ from the Basic options, then ‘Next Screen’.

. You can use the Input Disc Name

2 Input a name for the disc up to 64 characters long for a VR mode disc, or 32 for a Video mode disc.

Input Disc Name

DISC7

• Use the

CAPS small

///

A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? ! N

P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;

A A A A A A Æ

D 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < = > _ &

OK Clear Space

µ ¶ ·

E E E E I I I I #

–

1/41/23

–

N O O O O O ø U U U U Y ß $

(cursor buttons) and

ENTER

select characters.

• Use the

/

buttons to change the cursor

position.

CAPS

small

• Select case, or use the



• You can also use the

to change to upper or lower-

CASE SELECTION

CLEAR

buttons (

button to delete

/

characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see

input a name

Using the remote key shortcuts to

on page 77.

• For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

Lock Disc

VR mode

• Default setting:

Off

Disc Setup

Basic Initialize Finalize

Input Disc Name Lock Disc

Next Screen

Disc Setup

Basic Initialize Finalize

Input Disc Name Lock Disc

Off

Set to On to prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select

Off

Important

•A locked disc can still be initialized (which will completely erase the disc).

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The Disc Setup menu

Initialize settings

DVD-RW

You can initialize a DVD-RW disc for either VR mode recording or Video mode recording. The first time you load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be automatically initialized for recording according to the DVD-RW Auto Init. setting in the Initial Setup menu (see page 102).

The initialize menu here lets you reinitialize a disc, for example if you want to change the recording format of the disc. See detailed instructions.

HDD Initialize

HDD

When your DVD recorder is working without a problem this option is not visible in the Disc Setup menu. However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for some reason, you initialize the HDD to fix the problem. Note that initializing the HDD will erase all the data on it.

• Select ‘Initialize HDD’ from the disc Setup menu.

Initializing a DVD-RW disc

Disc Setup

Basic Initialize Finalize Initialize HDD

Initialize

on page 57 for

Start

Finalize settings

Finalize

DVD-R DVD-RW

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

See

Playing your recordings on other DVD players

page 56 for detailed instructions.

Undo Finalize

DVD-RW

You can undo the finalization on DVD-RW discs recorded on this recorder in Video mode. You need to do this if you want to record more material or edit material already on the disc.

You can also undo the finalization of VR mode discs which have been finalized on other DVD recorders. If when you load a disc the message

recorded. Undo the finalization

command to be able to record on the disc using this recorder.

1 From the Disc Setup menu, select ‘Finalize’, then ‘Undo Finalize’ from the finalize options.

2 Select ‘Start’.

This disc cannot be

is displayed, use this

• Select ‘Start’ to initialize.

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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.

4 Press ENTER to select the preset.

Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs

Picture Creation lets you choose a set of picture quality settings for the built-in TV tuner and for each external input. There are several preset settings that suit various sources, or you can create up to three of your own sets.

Choosing a preset

1 With the recorder stopped, press HOME MENU and select ‘Video/Audio Adjust’.

Creating your own set

There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings.

1 Follow the user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3).

2 Select ‘Detailed Settings’.

Choosing a preset

Memory1

Detailed Settings

above and select one of

2ch

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Copy

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DVR-520H screen

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DV Record

2 Select ‘Video Adjust’.

/

3 Use the

(cursor left/right) buttons to

change the preset.

Tuner

Detailed Settings

• Use the

INPUT SELECT

button to switch between the

built-in TV tuner and the external inputs.

• Use the

CHANNEL +/–

buttons to change the

channel of the built-in TV tuner.

There are six presets available:

•

Tuner

– suitable for general TV broadcasts

•

VCR

– suitable for video cassettes

LDP

– suitable for Laserdiscs

•

Memory1

•

Memory2 Memory3

•

You can press the current preset (

– user preset 1 – user preset 2 – user preset 3

DISPLAY

to see the individual settings for

Tuner, VCR

LDP

2ch

/

3 Use the

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

the picture quality setting you want to adjust.

Memory1

3-D Y/C

VNR

Detail

White AGC

White Level

Black Level

Black Setup

Motion

Off

Off Max

Off

Min Max

7.5 IRE

2ch

Still

You can adjust the following settings:

•

3-D Y/C VNR

•

– Adjusts the brightness/color separation.

– Adjusts the amount of noise reduction applied

to the video signal.

•

Detail

– Adjusts how sharp edges appear.

White AGC

•

– Turn on for automatic white level

adjustment.

•

White Level Black Level

•

Black Setup

– Adjusts the intensity of white. – Adjusts the intensity of black. – Corrects the standard reference black

level.

•

Hue

– Adjusts overall balance between red and

green.

•

Chroma Level

4 Use the

– Adjusts how rich the colors appear.

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to adjust

the currently selected picture quality setting.

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The Video/Audio Adjust menu

5 When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit.

You can now use the preset for any other input or the built-in TV tuner.

Tip

• To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press

ENTER

after selecting the setting you

want to adjust.

Note

• DVR-520H only: When the DV input is selected, only

VNR

and

Detail

settings can be adjusted.

• When

White AGC

is On, the

White Level

setting

can’t be adjusted.

Setting the picture quality for disc playback

This setting determines how the picture will look when playing discs.

Choosing a preset

1 With a disc playing (or paused), press HOME MENU and select ‘Video/Audio Adjust’.

2 Select ‘Video Adjust’

3 Use the change the setting.

There are six presets available:

•

TV(CRT) PDP

•

Professional

•

Memory1 Memory2

•

Memory3

You can press the current preset (

4 Press ENTER to select the preset.

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to

TV(CRT)

Detailed Settings

– suitable for standard cathode-ray tube TVs

– suitable for plasma display screens

– suitable for professional monitors – user preset 1 – user preset 2 – user preset 3

DISPLAY

to see the individual settings for

TV(CRT), PDP

Professional

Creating your own set

There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings for disc playback.

1 Follow the user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3).

2 Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’.

3 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust.

You can adjust the following settings:

•

Choosing a preset

Memory1

Pure Cinema

YNR

CNR

QNR

Detail

White Level

Black Level

Pure Cinema

– When watching DVD movies, Pure

above and select one of

Memory1

Detailed Settings

Auto

Off Max

Min Max

Cinema optimizes the picture quality. If the picture appears unnatural on the default change to

Off

as desired. (Note that this

Auto

setting,

setting can only be adjusted when the video output is set to progressive.)

See also

YNR

PureCinema

in the Glossary on page 117.

– Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the Y (brightness) component (has no effect when the video output is set to progressive).

CNR

– Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the C (color) component (has no effect when the video output is set to progressive).

QNR

– Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR)

applied to the block noise.

Detail

– Adjusts how sharp edges appear.

White Level Black Level Black Setup

– Adjusts the intensity of white.

– Adjusts the intensity of black.

– Corrects the standard reference black

level.

Hue

– Adjusts overall balance between red and green.

Chroma Level

– Adjusts how rich the colors appear.

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The Video/Audio Adjust menu

4 Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to adjust

the currently selected picture quality setting.

5 When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit.

Tip

• To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press

ENTER

after selecting the setting you

want to adjust.

Audio DRC

• Default setting:

When watching Dolby Digital material at low volume, it’s easy to lose low level sounds completely—including some of the dialog. Switching on Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) can help by bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high level peaks.

1 During playback or when paused, press HOME MENU and select ‘Video/Audio Adjust’.

2 Select ‘Audio Adjust’.

3 Use the DRC from ‘Off‘ to ‘Max’.

Off

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to adjust

Audio Adjust

Audio DRC

Off Max

Exactly how much difference you can hear between the settings will depend on the material.

Remember

• Audio DRC is not effective when listening to a disc via the digital output when

Dolby Digital

. In this case adjust the dynamic range

Dolby Digital Out

is set to

from your AV amplifier/receiver.

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The Initial Setup menu

Chapter 13

The Initial Setup menu

Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number

Using the Initial Setup menu

The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on.

• Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’.

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Copy

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DVR-520H screen

• Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup menu.

• Except for the Setup Navigator, menu screens are exited automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity.

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DV Record

that broadcasts a clock signal, then move the cursor down to ‘Start’ and press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

If the time could not be set automatically, press

RETURN Manual

to go back to the previous screen and select

• Manual clock setting

If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually:

• Use the

/

time zone, then press



• Press

(cursor down) then use the

left/right) buttons to set daylight saving time (D.S.T.)

Off

Clock Setting

Auto Clock Setting

On Screen Display

Date

Front Panel Display

Time

Remote Control Set Setup Navigator

Clock Set CH

Start

(cursor left/right) buttons to set your

ENTER

/

, then press

ENTER

(cursor

Basic settings

Clock Setting

The date (month, day, year) and time must be set before you can use any of the timer recording features.

The clock can be set automatically if there is a broadcast station transmitting clock signals, or manually.

Select

Auto

display the clock setting screen.

to set the clock automatically or

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Clock Setting On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Navigator

Auto Manual

• Auto clock setting

Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically.

Manual

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Clock Set

Clock Setting

Manual Clock Setting

On Screen Display Front Panel Display

Time Zone

Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator

D.S.T.

Off

• Set the current date and time.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Use the

/

Manual Clock Setting

Clock Set

Clock Setting On Screen Display

Date

Front Panel Display Remote Control Set

Time

Setup Mavigator

Time Zone

D.S.T.

01 01 2004

12 00

USA Alaska

Off

(cursor up/down) buttons to change

the value in the highlighted field. Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to move

from one field to another.

USA

Alaska

1/2

2/2

THU

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The Initial Setup menu

On Screen Display

• Default setting:

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

On the default setting, the recorder shows on-screen operation displays ( to hide these displays.

Clock Setting On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Navigator

Play, Stop

On Off

and so on). Change to

Off

Front Panel Display

• Default setting:

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

On the default setting, the time is shown in the front panel display when the recorder is in standby. Switch to

Off

to have the front panel display switch off completely

when in standby.

Clock Setting On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Navigator

On Off

After selecting a new recorder ID, you have to confirm the change by selecting left/right) buttons), then pressing

Yes

or No (use the

ENTER

/

Note that as soon as you change the recorder ID, the remote becomes inoperative until you change the remote to the same ID.

To set the remote, press and hold button (

1, 2

or 3) until the indicator on the remote lights.

RETURN

and a number

Setup Navigator

• Default setting:

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

The Setup Navigator appears automatically when you switch on the recorder for the first time (or after resetting the recorder). It is also available from the Initial Settings menu should you need it at any other time.

See also

Switching on and setting up

n/a

Clock Setting On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Navigator

Start

on page 25.

Tuner settings

(cursor

Note

• When set to

Off

, the display still lights dimly in standby when setting a timer recording, or during Auto Start Recording.

Remote Control Set

• Default setting:

You only need to set this if you are using more than one Pioneer DVD recorder in the same room.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

So that each remote control operates only its own recorder, make this setting different for each recorder and remote in the room.

There are three different recorder IDs. When set to

Recorder2

shown in the front panel display.

Recorder1

Clock Setting On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Setup Navigator

Recorder3

Recorder1 Recorder2 Recorder3

, the remote control mode is

Auto Channel Setting

• Default setting:

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Auto Channel Setting automatically tunes the built-in TV tuner to terrestrial broadcast TV channels or cable channels. Select you receive your TV channels, then wait for the automatic tuning to finish.

Antenna

Auto Channel Setting Manual CH Setting VCR Plus+ CH Setting

Antenna

Tuning

Cancel

Antenna Cable

Cable

, depending on how

7/68

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The Initial Setup menu

After automatic tuning, a summary channel mapping screen is displayed.

Initial Setup

Press

Channel Mapping Antenna

CH Skip

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ENTER

to return to the main menu screen.

Skip Skip Skip

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Off Off Off

Off Off OffOff

22 23

Off Off OffOff

1/3

CH 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Note

• If you want to cancel before tuning has finished, press

ENTER

• You can manually tune and skip blank channels using the Manual CH Setting, below.

Manual CH Setting

• Default setting:

The channel skip function lets you skip channels where there is no station so that as you change channels using the

CHANNEL +/–

only change to channels that have a station. The manual tuning function allows you to manually tune

to stations, should you need to.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

n/a

buttons or the number buttons, you

Auto Channel Setting Manual CH Setting VCR Plus+ CH Setting

Next Screen

VCR Plus+ CH Setting

• Default setting:

Guide channels are used by the VCR Plus+ system so that the channel number specified in the VCR Plus+ programming numbers can be guaranteed to correspond to the correct station.

1 Select ‘VCR Plus+ CH Setting’, then ‘Next Screen’.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

2 Assign channel numbers to the guide channels as necessary.

Look in your TV guide to see which channel numbers should be assigned to which guide channels.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

• Use the the guide channel for setting.

• Use the the channel number.

• Use the next 10 guide channels.

3 To return to the Initial Setup menu, press ENTER.

n/a

Auto Channel Setting Manual CH Setting VCR Plus+ CH Setting

VCR Plus+ CH Setting

Auto Channel Setting Manual CH Setting VCR Plus+ CH SettingVCR Plus+ CH Setting

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to change

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to change

PREV / NEXT

Next Screen

Guide CH Guide CH

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

button to display the previous/

1/20

1 From the manual channel setting screen:

• Use the

CHANNEL +/–

button to change channels.

• If you want to skip the displayed channel (because there is no station assigned to that channel), change the

Skip

setting to On.

• If you want to manually tune the displayed channel, change the then move down to

AFT

(Auto Fine Tuning) setting to

Level

to manually tune to a

Off

station.

2ch

Skip AFT Level

• To return to the Initial Setup menu, press

Off Off

ENTER

Video Out settings

Component Video Out

• Default setting:

You only need to make this setting if you connected this

recorder to your TV using the component video jacks.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Interlace

Component Video Out

Interlace Progressive

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The Initial Setup menu

If your TV is compatible with progressive-scan component video, set this

Progressive

for the highest quality picture. If your TV is not compatible with progressive-scan video, leave it set to

See also

Progressive scan video

Interlace

in the glossary on

page 117.

Important

If you switch to

Progressive

when using a TV that is not compatible with progressive-scan video, you will not be able to see anything displayed on your TV. If this happens, press and hold the

HDD

. This will set the recorder’s video output back to

Interlace

Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs

Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output ( are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center. This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors

Plasma display

• PDP-505HD, PDP-5030HD, PDP-4330HD, PDP-5040HD, PDP4340HD, Pro-1000HD, Pro-800HD, Pro-1000HDI, Pro-800HDI, Pro1110HD, Pro-910HD, PDP-4300, PDP-5031, PDP-502MX

Projection monitor receiver

• SD-533HD5, SD-643HD5, Pro-710HD, Pro-610HD, Pro-510HD, Pro-720HD, Pro-620HD, Pro-520HD, Pro-730HD, Pro-630HD, Pro530HD, Pro-730HDI, Pro-530HDI, Pro-700HD, SD-641HD5, SD582HD5, SD-532HD5

button on the front panel, then press

Interlace

). If there

Audio In settings

External Audio

• Default setting:

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Stereo

External Audio Dual Mono Recording DV Input Input Level (L1) Input Level (L2) Input Level (L3)

Stereo Dual Mono

DVR-520H only:

When the external audio is from the DV input, an audio subcode channel within the DV audio tells the recorder whether the audio is stereo or dual mono. This has priority over the setting you make here.

Dual Mono Recording

• Default setting:

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When recording a dual mono source from an external input in Video mode or VR mode set to can choose to record either the audio channel.

Note

• If you’re recording in VR mode (except when set to

FINE

MN 32

you can switch them as you like on playback.

External Audio Dual Mono Recording DV Input Input Level (L1) Input Level (L2) Input Level (L3)

L R

FINE

MN 32

(left), or the R (right)

, you

), both channels will be recorded and

DV Input (DVR-520H only)

• Default setting:

You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/ 12-bit sound connected to the front panel

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Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting.

On the

Stereo1

while shooting is used. On the overdubbed sound is used. You can also choose a setting of 25%, 50% or 75% for the Stereo 1 with a corresponding Stereo 2 setting of 75%, 50% or 25%.

Stereo1

DV IN/OUT

External Audio Dual Mono Recording DV Input Input Level (L1) Input Level (L2) Input Level (L3)

Stereo1 Stereo2 Mix (Stereo1: 75%) Mix (Stereo1: 50%) Mix (Stereo1: 25%)

setting, the sound that was recorded

Stereo2

setting, the

Mix

jack.

If the external source is standard stereo, leave set to

Stereo

. If each channel carries a separate soundtrack,

change to

Dual Mono

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The Initial Setup menu

Input Level (L1 / L2 / L3)

• Default setting:

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You can adjust the gain of the audio from each external input individually, from optimize the recorded audio level.

0dB

External Audio Dual Mono Recording DV Input Input Level (L1) Input Level (L2) Input Level (L3)

–6dB

+6dB +3dB

0dB –3dB –6dB

+6dB

in steps of 3 dB to

Audio Out settings

Digital Out

• Default setting:

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If at any time you need to switch off the digital audio output, set this to

Note

• When set to grayed out and can’t be set.

Dolby Digital Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amp/receiver (or other component) using the digital output.

• Default setting:

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Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out 96kHz PCM Out MPEG Out

Off

, otherwise leave it On.

Off

, all the other

Dolby Digital

Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out 96kHz PCM Out MPEG Out

On Off

Audio Out

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital  PCM

settings are

If your AV amp/receiver (or other connected component) is Dolby Digital compatible, set to otherwise set to

Dolby Digital  PCM

Dolby Digital

. Check the

manual that came with the connected component if you’re unsure whether it is Dolby Digital compatible.

DTS Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amp/receiver (or other component) using the digital output.

• Default setting:

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Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out 96kHz PCM Out MPEG Out

On Off

If your AV amp/receiver (or other connected component) has a built-in DTS decoder, set to

Off

. Check the manual that came with the connected

, otherwise set to

component if you’re unsure whether it is DTS compatible.

Important

• If you set to On with a non-DTS compatible amp/ receiver, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc.

• When set to

, there is no analog audio output

when playing a DTS DVD-Video disc.

• When playing a DTS audio CD (even when is

Off

), noise is output from the analog outputs.

DTS Out

not play this through your amplifier and speakers.

• When playing a DTS audio CD, make sure that

Stereo

is selected using the

Switching audio channels

AUDIO

on page 43.

button. See

96kHz PCM Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amp/receiver (or other component) using the digital output.

• Default setting:

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96kHz  48kHz

Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out 96kHz PCM Out MPEG Out

96kHz  48kHz 96kHz

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If your AV amp/receiver (or other connected component) is compatible with high sampling rate audio (88.2 / 96 kHz), set to

96kHz

, otherwise set to

96kHz  48kHz

. Check the manual that came with the connected component if you’re unsure whether it is compatible with high sampling rate audio.

MPEG Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amp/receiver (or other component) using the digital output.

• Default setting:

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MPEG  PCM

Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out 96kHz PCM Out MPEG Out

MPEG MPEG  PCM

If your AV amp/receiver (or other connected component) is MPEG audio compatible, set to

MPEG  PCM

. Check the manual that came with the

MPEG

, otherwise set to

connected component if you’re unsure whether it is MPEG compatible.

Language settings

OSD Language

• Default setting:

English

This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the recorder automatically plays the disc in that language (although this depends on the setting—see

Choose than English or French (see

Auto Language

Other

if you want to specify a language other

below).

Selecting ‘Other’ languages

Auto Language

on page 100).

Tip

• You can switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc any time during playback using the

AUDIO

button. (This does not affect this setting.)

Subtitle Language

• Default setting:

Initial Setup

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This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the recorder automatically plays the disc with those subtitles (although this depends on the setting—see

Choose

Other

than English or French (see on page 100).

English

OSD Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Menu Language Subtitle Display

English French Other

Auto Language

below).

if you want to specify a language other

Selecting ‘Other’ languages

Initial Setup

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OSD Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Menu Language Subtitle Display

English français

This sets the language of the on-screen menus and displays.

Audio Language

• Default setting:

Initial Setup

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English

OSD Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Menu Language Subtitle Display

English French Other

Tip

• You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc any time during playback using the

SUBTITLE

button. (This does not affect this setting.)

Auto Language

• Default setting:

Initial Setup

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OSD Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Menu Language Subtitle Display

On Off

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When set to On, the recorder selects the default audio language on a DVD disc (French dialog for a French movie, for example), and displays subtitles in your preferred subtitle language only if that is set to something different. In other words, movies in your native language won’t have any subtitles, while foreign language movies will be shown with subtitles.

Set to

Off

according to your

Language

For

Subtitle Language

Audio Language

to have the recorder play discs strictly

Audio Language

settings.

Auto Language

to work, the

Audio Language

settings must be the same—see

on page 99 and

Subtitle Language

and

Subtitle

and

page 99.

Note

• Even when set to On, Auto Language may not work with some discs. In this case, set the audio and subtitle languages using the

AUDIO

and

SUBTITLE

buttons.

Tip

• You can still switch audio and subtitle languages on playback using the

AUDIO

and

SUBTITLE

buttons.

DVD Menu Language

• Default setting:

Initial Setup

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Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should appear. Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as your

Subtitle Language

Choose

Other

than English or French (see below).

w/Subtitle Language

OSD Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Menu Language Subtitle Display

—see

w/Subtitle Language English French Other

Subtitle Language

on page 99.

if you want to specify a language other

Selecting ‘Other’ languages

Subtitle Display

• Default setting:

Initial Setup

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When set to On, the recorder displays subtitles according to the

Language

settings. Set to altogether (although you may find that some discs override this setting). Set to recorder display the extra assistive subtitles recorded on to some DVD discs.

Selecting ‘Other’ languages

1 Select ‘Other’ from the language list.

This option appears in the settings for DVD Menu Language, Audio Language, and Subtitle Language.

2 Select the language you want.

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• Select by language name: Use the right) buttons to change the language.

• Select by code number: Press use the number buttons to enter the four-digit language code.

See

Language code list

languages and corresponding codes.

3 Press ENTER to confirm and exit the screen.

OSD Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Menu Language Subtitle Display

Subtitle Language

On Off Assist Subtitle

and

Auto

Off

to switch subtitles off

Assist Subtitle

DVD Menu Language

OSD Language Audio Language

Language

Subtitle Language Auto Language

Number

DVD Menu Language

DVD Menu Language Subtitle Display

English

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