Pioneer DVR-440HX-S, DVR-540HX-S User Manual

DVR-540HX-S DVR-440HX-S

DVD RECORDER

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Operating Instructions

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the rear of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution labels appear on your unit. Location: top and rear of the unit

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

CAUTION

RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B QUAND OUVERT. ÉV ITEZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.

ATTENTION

KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

ADVARSEL

KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERS TRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK AT T U TSÄ TTA DIG FÖR STRÅLEN.

VARNING

BEI GEÖFFNETER ABDECKUNG IST SICHTB ARE UND UN SICH TBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B IM GERÄTEINNEREN VORHANDE N.

VORSICHT

NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN! CUANDO SE ABRE HAY RADIACIÓN LÁSER DE CLASE 3B VISIBLE E INV IS IB LE . E VI T E LA EX PO SIC IÓN A LOS RAYO S LÁSER.

PRECAUCIÓN

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LUOKAN 3B LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARO!

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING : THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green & Yellow : Earth Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Contents

01 Before you start

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 Symbols used in this manual

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02 Connecting up

Rear panel connections Front panel connections Connecting a TV antenna Easy connections Using other types of audio/video output Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver Connecting an external decoder box (1) Connecting an external decoder box (2) Connecting to an AV amplifier/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 Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system

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05 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide

The GUIDE Plus+® system Using the GUIDE Plus+® system

Areas

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GUIDE Plus+® FAQ and troubleshooting

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06 Using the digital electronic program guide

The Digital EPG system Using the Digital EPG Setting timer programs Other useful EPG functions

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07 Recording

About DVD recording About HDD recording

Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . 59

Using the built-in A.TV and

D.TV tuners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the picture quality/

recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . 64

Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Simultaneous recording and playback

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Recording from an external

component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Playing your recordings on other

DVD players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . . 71

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08 Playback

Introduction Basic playback Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Scanning discs Playing in slow motion Frame advance/frame reverse The Play Mode menu Displaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks Switching audio channels Switching camera angles Displaying disc information on-screen

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09 Editing

Editing options The Disc Navigator screen

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13 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings Initialize settings Finalize settings Optimize HDD Initialize HDD

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14 The Video Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Setting the picture quality for disc playback

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15 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu Selecting other languages for language

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options Using Software Update (Digital tuner)

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10 Copying and backup

Introduction One Touch Copy Using Copy Lists Using disc backup

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11 Using the Jukebox

Copying music to the HDD Playing music from the Jukebox Editing Jukebox albums

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12 The PhotoViewer

Locating JPEG picture files Playing a slideshow

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16 Additional information

Minimum copying times Manual recording modes

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

On-screen displays and recorder

displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . 147

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

• Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2

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

• G-LINK™ cable

• RF antenna cable x 2 (1.5 m and 30 cm)

• Power cable

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Putting the batteries in the remote control

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

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.

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Important

) inside the

• 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.

Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

WARNING

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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.

Before you start

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

• When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the remote control mode is reset to Recorder 1. See

Control Mode on page 132

Remote

• Use within the operating range in front of the remote control sensor on the front panel, as shown.

7 m

• You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the on the rear panel. See

connections

on page 15 for more

CONTROL IN

Rear panel

information.

Disc / content format playback compatibility

Compatible media

• DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / 1x / 1x to 2x, ver. 1.2 / 2x to 4x / 2x to 6x

• DVD-R ver. 2.0 /1x / 1x to 4x / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x, ver. 2.1 / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x

• DVD+RW 1x to 2.4x / 1x to 4x / 3.3x to 8x

• DVD+R 1x to 2.4x / 1x to 4x / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x

• DVD-RAM ver. 2.0 / 2x, ver. 2.1 / 2x / 2x to 3x / 2x to 5x, ver. 2.2 / 2x / 2x to 3x / 2x to 5x

• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x

• DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x

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Note that older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs and/or corrupt the data on the disc. If you want to share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using ver. 1.1 discs.

The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders’ limited compatibility with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs.

Model

DVR-7000

DVR-3100 / DVR-5100H

Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not play.

Cannot read the CPRM information

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

Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.

Playable Recordable

Yes

1,2,3

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DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility

This recorder can play and record all the currently popular DVD disc types, as well as providing HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between the different disc types.

Before you start

Marks used in this manual

Logos

Re-recordable / Erasable

Editing of recorded programs

Recording of Copyonce protected material

Playback in other players/recorders

Chase play

16:9 and 4:3 program recording

Bilingual broadcast recording of both audio channels

HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R

HDD DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD ( VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM

*1 *1 *2 *13, 16

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n/a

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*10, 11

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*11

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DVD +RW

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DVDRAM

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Notes to table

*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 115) *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 115) *3 Erasable, but free space does not increase *4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use playlist editing *5 Must be compatible with DVD-R(VR) playback *6 Finalize using this recorder (may not playback in some units) (page 69) *7 Must be compatible with DVD-RW(VR) playback *8 Must be compatible with DVD+RW playback *9 Must be compatible with DVD-RAM playback *10 Only when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off (page 131) *11 Only when the recording mode is not set to LPCM

*12 CPRM-compatible discs only *13 Take the disc out of the cartridge before use. Only Panasonic and Maxell discs have been tested to work reliably with this recorder. Discs from other makers may become unusable when recorded or edited. *14 Erasing a title does not increase the available recording time, nor increase the number of recordable titles left. *15 Must be compatible with DVD+R playback *16 Depending on the disc, it may have to be initialized before it can be recorded (page 115). In this case, initialization will take about 1 hour.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

Licensing Corporation.

Before you start

Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs

DVD-R DL (dual-layer) and DVD+R DL (double-layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a single side, giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of a conventional single-layer disc. This unit can record to both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs.

• If you intend to play DVD-R DL (Video mode) or DVD+R DL discs recorded on this unit on other DVD recorders/players, you must finalize them. (Note that some DVD recorders/players may not play even finalized DL discs.)

• Please read the information provided on the disc packaging carefully before purchasing DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs:

•

Confirm the disc version:

2x to 4x DVD-R discs.

•

Confirm the recording speed:

should be compatible with 2x or 4x recording; DVD+R with 2.4x to 8x recording.

• This logo indicates that the disc is a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc:

• Correct operation has been confirmed for DVD-R DL discs (ver. 3.0 / 2x, 4x) produced by the following manufacturers: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim (as of March 2005).

Use ver. 3.0 /

DVD-R

About DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content –video, audio, etc. –while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material.

The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not play.

It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable.

The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVD-Audio content will not play.

For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

Other disc compatibility

In addition to DVD, this recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the 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.

Audio CD CD-R

Video CD

CD-RW

Super Video CD (Super VCD)

Before you start

CD-R/-RW compatibility

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

• Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files. *

ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD

• 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)

physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder.

• Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD-

WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility

Audio and Video CD/Super VCD)

• 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: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

• Bit-rates: Any (128 Kbps or higher recommended)

• Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback: Yes

• VBR WMA playback: No

• WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec 8

(files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR)

• DRM (Digital Rights Management)

file

playback: No

Note

1 DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by

restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and/or software.

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

Windows Windows Media

XP, Windows Media® Player 9 or

Player for

Player 10 series.

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

Before you start

DivX video compatibility

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX

Inc. This recorder can play DivX video files burned on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called "Titles." When naming files/titles on a CD-R/-RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.

• Official DivX

• Plays all versions of DivX (including DivX playback of DivX

• File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must be used for the recorder to recognize DivX video files).

files with the .avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this recorder.

• File structure: Up to 99 folders or 999 files.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

video codec from DivX,

Certified product.

6) with standard

media files.

video

Note that all

DivX® VOD content

DivX

In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this recorder, you first need to register the recorder with your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you submit to your provider.

Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed number of times. When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD content, the remaining number of plays is shown on-screen and you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using up one of the remaining plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that contains expired DivX VOD content (for example, content that has zero remaining plays), the message

Expired

If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then you may load the disc into your recorder and play the content as often as you like, and no message will be displayed.

is displayed.

Important

• DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific, registered devices.

• If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for this recorder, the message displayed and the content will not play.

• Resetting the recorder (as described in

Resetting the recorder

not cause you to lose your registration code.

Authorization Error

on page 149) will

Rental

Before you start

JPEG file compatibility

• Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files *

File format used by digital still cameras

• Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0

• Horizontal resolution: 160 to 5120 pixels

• Vertical resolution: 120 to 3840 pixels

• Progressive JPEG compatible: No

• File extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jif, .jfif (must be used for the recorder to recognize JPEG files – do not use for other file types)

• File structure: The recorder can load up to 99 folders / 999 files at one time

there are more files/folders that this on the disc then more can be reloaded)

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this recorder.

Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

(if

DTS

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

DVB

The Digital Video Broadcasting Project, or DVB for short, is a set of open standards for digital broadcasting, covering terrestrial, cable and satellite broadcasts.

Based around the MPEG-2 coding system, these open standards ensure that compliant systems are able to work together, independent of manufacturer.

DVB is extremely flexible, being able to deliver virtually any kind of digital content to the home, including High Definition and Standard Definition TV, broadband multimedia content and interactive services.

DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.

Dolby Digital

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Before you start

About the internal hard disk drive

The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Depending on the conditions under which it is used, or through careless use, it is possible that the recorded contents will be damaged or lost completely, or that normal playback and recording will not be possible. Please understand that in the event of repair or replacement of the HDD or related components, all your HDD recordings will be lost.

Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure.

The HDD should not be regarded as a place to store recordings permanently. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss.

Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from HDD failure.

• Do not move the recorder while it is on (this includes during EPG download when the display shows

• 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.

EPG

• While the recorder is switched on (including during EPG download when the display shows 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 shown in the 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.

EPG

), do not unplug

POWER OFF

Optimizing HDD performance

As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on the disk becomes fragmented, eventually affecting the recorder’s performance. Before this happens, the recorder will warn you that it is time to optimize the HDD (which you can do from the Disc Setup menu; see page 116).

Optimize HDD

Before you start

Symbols used in this manual

The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of disc.

HDD

DVD

DVD-Video

DVD (Video)

DVD (VR)

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

Video CD

Super VCD

HDD

Any type of DVD disc (recordable or playback

only), finalized or not.

Commercially produced DVD, finalized Video mode

DVD-R/-RW.

Video mode DVD-R/-RW (unfinalized)

VR mode DVD-R/-RW

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

Audio CD

Video CD

Super VCD

WMA/MP3

DivX

A L L

WMA or MP3 files

DivX files

All of the above

Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

1 2

AC IN

7 8 9 10

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

CONTROL

1 AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector

Audio/video output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a TV or other equipment with a SCART connector. The video output is switchable between video, SVideo and RGB. See page

AV1 Out

page 125 for how to set this up.

2 AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector

Audio/video input/output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a VCR, or other equipment with a SCART connector. The input accepts video, S-Video and RGB. See

AV2/L1 In

on page 126 for how to set this up.

3 OUTPUT

Stereo analog audio, video and S-Video outputs for connection to a TV or AV amplifier/receiver.

4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

5 ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN/OUT

Connect your DTV antenna to the

(DIGITAL) IN

through to the

jack. The signal is passed

ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT

ANTENNA

jack for connection to your TV.

3 4

AUDIO

G-LINK

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

5 6

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

6 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT

Connect your TV antenna to the

(RF IN)

jack. The signal is passed through to

the

ANTENNA OUT

jack for connection to

your TV.

7 AC IN – Power inlet

8 CONTROL IN

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

CONTROL OUT

Pioneer

OUT

of the other component to the

CONTROL IN

terminal and bearing the



mark. Connect the

of this recorder using a mini-

plug cord.

9 G-LINK™

Use to connect the supplied G-LINK™ cable

to enable GUIDE Plus+

to control an

external satellite receiver, etc.

10 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Coaxial digital audio jack for connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS/ MPEG decoder or other equipment with a digital input.

OUT

ANTENNA

CONTROL

Connecting up

Front panel connections

On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections.

PLTVDivXD.TVA.TV

INPUT 2

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R

11 INPUT 2

Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; composite and S-Video video), especially suitable for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc.

Connecting a TV antenna

This recorder has separate built-in TV tuners for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analog TV broadcasts.

If you are ready to receive digital broadcasts now, use the longer of the supplied RF antenna cables to connect the output of your antenna to the connector. Next use the short supplied RF antenna cable and connect it between the

ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT (RF IN)

connectors. Lastly, connect the

recorder to your TV from the

OUT)

connector.

ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN

and

ANTENNA

ANTENNA (RF

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

G-LINK

CONTROL

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

OUT

ANTENNA

Antenna wall outlet

If your area is not yet served with terrestrial digital services, connect your antenna’s output to the

ANTENNA (RF IN)

connector using one of the supplied RF antenna cables. Next, connect the recorder to your TV from the

ANTENNA (RF OUT)

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

connector.

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

CONTROL

OUT

G-LINK

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

ANTENNA

Antenna wall outlet

We strongly recommend using an outdoor antenna for better broadcast picture quailty.

Connecting up

Easy connections

The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programs, and play discs. Other types of connections are explained starting on the following page.

Important

• These connections use SCART cables (not supplied). If your TV (or VCR) does not have a SCART connection, if you want to use the supplied audio/video cable, see

supplied audio/video cable

• The

AV1(RGB)-TV

plus stereo analog audio. The Video and RGB video input, as well as stereo analog audio. See

AV2/L1 In

on page 126 for how to set them up.

on page 18.

AV connector can output ordinary (composite), S-Video or RGB video,

AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)

connector accepts ordinary, S-

AV1 Out

• Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.

See

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

Connecting a TV antenna

details.

• If you want to incorporate a VCR in your setup, connect it

before

between the antenna wall outlet and the antenna input on the recorder).

OUT

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

To recorder's

antenna input

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

G-LINK

CONTROL

AC IN

2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the

ANTENNA

this recorder to the SCART AV connector on

AV1(RGB)-TV

your TV.

3 Use another SCART cable to connect the

AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)

SCART AV connector on your VCR.

Using the

on page 125 and

on page 16 for

the recorder (i.e.,

AV connector on

AV connector to a

ANTENNA

VCR

ANTENNA

OUT

Antenna/cable T wall outlet

Tip

• This recorder has a ‘through’ function which allows you to record a TV program from the built-in TV tuner in this recorder while watching a video playing on your VCR (To use this feature when the recorder is in standby,

Off

Power Save

—see

Power Save

must be set to

on page 121).

Connecting up

Using other types of audio/ video output

If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are standard audio/video output jacks, as well as an S-Video and component video output.

Using the supplied audio/video cable

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

CONTROL G-LINK

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

1 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack to a video input on your TV.

Use the yellow jack of the supplied audio/ video cable for the video connection.

2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV.

Use the red and white jacks of the supplied audio/video cable for the audio connection. Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

OUT

ANTENNA

Using the S-Video or component video output

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

on page 125

INPUT

OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO INPUT

CONTROL G-LINK

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

1 Connect the S-Video or component video output to a similar input on your TV.

For an S-Video connection, use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the

OUTPUT

jack to an S-Video input on your TV.

For a component video connection, use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks to a component video input on your TV. See also

Component Video Out

for how to set up the component video output for use with a progressive scancompatible TV.

2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV.

You can use the supplied audio/video cable, leaving the yellow video plug disconnected. Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver

If you have a cable box or satellite receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on the

following page. decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the next page.

Using the setup on this page you can:

• Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box or satellite receiver.

• Change channels and set timer recordings on the external receiver using

the GUIDE Plus+ G-LINK™ cable, and after setting up).

Important

• Do not connect this recorder to your TV ‘through’ your VCR, satellite receiver or other component. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amplifier/receiver.

• When using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make a timer recording from an external receiver, make sure that the external receiver is switched on.

If you are using a separate

system (via the

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

To recorder's

antenna input

OUT

ANTENNA

AC IN

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

Cable/Satellite receiver

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

CONTROL G-LINK

OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

Satellite dish/ antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

See

Connecting a TV antenna

on page 16 for more on RF antenna connections, including from this recorder to your TV.

2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your TV.

This enables you to watch discs.

3 Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your cable box/satellite receiver.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Note

1 The diagram shows SCART video connections, but you can alternatively use any of the other audio/video con-

nections.

ANT (DIG

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

CONTROL G-LINK

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AUDIO

Connecting up

4 Plug the supplied G-LINK™ cable to the G-LINK™ jack.

This enables you to control the tuner in the external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+

system. Position the IR transmitter end of the G-

LINK™ cable so that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite receiver will pick up the control signals (see diagram).

G-LINK cable

See the manual that came with your cable/ satellite receiver if you’re not sure where the IR receiver is on the front panel. Alternatively, experiment with the remote control, operating it from very close range until you find the place where the receiver responds.

Tip

Off

Power Save

—see

Power Save

page 121).

Connecting an external decoder box (1)

If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on this page. See the previous page for how to connect the GLINK™ cable.

Important

• Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder.

• Information from the decoder (for example, relating to pay TV services), is only viewable when this recorder is off (in standby).

• For timer recording to work properly on this recorder, the VCR/satellite receiver/ cable box must also be switched on during recording.

• It is not possible to watch one TV program and record another using this setup.

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VCR/Satellite receiver /Cable box

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

Decoder

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

CONTROL

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1 Connect the cable from the antenna/ cable TV outlet to the antenna input on your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box.

2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect your decoder to your VCR/ satellite receiver/cable box.

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

OUT

ANTENNA

Connecting up

See the manual for your decoder box for more detailed instructions.

3 Use a SCART cable to connect your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box to the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector on this recorder.

4 Use a SCART cable to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to your TV.

Connecting an external decoder box (2)

If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this

page. Using the setup on this page you can:

• Record scrambled channels received using the recorder’s built-in analog TV tuner.

Important

• Do not connect this recorder ‘through’ your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amplifier/ receiver.

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

CONTROL

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

G-LINK

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

Decoder

OUT

ANTENNA

1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.

See

Connecting a TV antenna

on page 16 for

details. This enables you to watch and record TV

channels.

2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your TV.

This enables you to watch discs.

3 Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your decoder box.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Note

1 In order to use this setup, you will need to make the following settings from the Initial Setup menu:

• Set the

AV2/L1 In

• From the

CH Setting

setting to

Manual CH Setting

on page 124).

Decoder

from the Initial Setup menu (see

screen, set the

Decoder

AV2/L1 In

on page 126).

setting for the scrambled channels to On (see

Manual

Connecting up

Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver

To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital coaxial output.

In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection for compatibility with all discs and sources.

You’ll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amplifier/receiver. Use the ordinary video output (as shown here), or the S-Video output.

Important

• Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amplifier/receiver properly (see

Audio Out

on page 127).

VIDEO

1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.

See

Connecting a TV antenna

on page 16 for

details. This enables you to watch and record TV

channels.

2 Connect the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack on this recorder to a coaxial digital input on your AV amplifier/receiver.

This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.

3 Connect the analog AUDIO OUTPUT and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this recorder to an analog audio and video input on your AV amplifier/receiver.

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

Important

• When watching D.TV only linear PCM audio is output from the coaxial digital out jack.

• Do not connect this recorder to your TV ‘through’ your VCR using A/V cables. Always connect it directly to your TV.

AUDIO/VIDEO

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

AV amp/ receiver

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

ANTENNA

Connecting up

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

HDD/DVD OPEN/CLOSE

PLTVDivXD.TVA.TV

Analog camcorder

S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R

INPUT 2

AUDIO

 STANDBY/ON

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

(Rear panel)

1 2

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

VCR

1 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.

• Alternatively, you can use the

AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)

connector for audio/video input and output with just one SCART cable.

2 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.



–



 REC STANDBY/ON

ONE TOUCH

INPUT

PAUSE

COPY

SELECT

LIVE TV

A.TV/D.TVHELP

SCART



 REC

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

(Front panel)

Plugging in

After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder.

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

Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

 STANDBY/ON

3 4 105

 STANDBY/ON

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

2 Disc tray



OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

4 HDD / DVD indicators

Indicator lights blue when the hard disk (HDD) is selected; orange when the DVD drive is selected.

5 HDD/DVD

Press to switch between HDD and DVD for recording and playback.



Press to start or restart playback.



Press to stop playback.

8 CH +/–

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

9 (STOP REC)

Press to stop recording.

118

–

ONE TOUCH

INPUT

PAUSE

COPY

SELECT

LIVE TV



 REC

HDD/DVD OPEN/CLOSE

PLTVDivXD.TVA.TV

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R





AUDIO

A.TV/D.TVHELP

1312 14 15 16 17 18

10 Front panel display and IR remote sensor

See

Display

on page 25 for details.

11 REC

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

12 A.TV indicator

Lights when analog TV is selected.

D.TV indicator

Lights when digital TV is selected.

DivX indicator

Lights during DivX playback.

PLTV indicator

Lights during recording started using the Pause Live TV feature.

13 Front panel inputs

See

Front panel connections

on page 16 for

more information on these.

14 HELP

Press for help on how to use the current GUI screen.

Controls and displays

15 A.TV / D.TV

Switches between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The

D.TV

indicators show which is selected.

A.TV

and

16 INPUT SELECT

Press to change the input to use for recording.

Display

2 43 5

8 7



Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.



Lights when copying.



Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused.

(page 66) 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.)

NTSC

Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC.

(page 127) Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded.

17 ONE TOUCH COPY

(page 100) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.

18 PAUSE LIVE TV

(page 65) Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.

(page 125) Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan.

VPS / PDC

(page 66) Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during a VPS/PDC-enabled timer recording.

5 Recording quality indicators

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(best quality).

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(standard play).

LP / SLP

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(long play) or

SLP

(super-long play).

EP / SEP

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(extended play) or

SEP

extended play).

(page 63)

(super-

Controls and displays

Lights when the recording mode is set to

(manual recording level) mode.

6 Character display

7R / RW

Lights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is loaded.

8 PL

(page 87) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode.

Remote control

STANDBY/ON

1 11

3 14

BACK

5 15

STOP REC

TIMER REC

REC MODE

AUDIO

SHIFT CLEAR

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

HDD/DVD



HOME MENU INFOPAUSE LIVE TV

TOP MENU

DISC

GUIDE

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

PAUSE RETURN/EDIT

PLAYREC STOP

PREV NEXT

CHANNEL

A.TV/D.TV

TV/DVDHELP

//

ONE TOUCH COPY

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

INPUT SELECT

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

TEXT

OPEN

12 13

SKIP

18 19

2 3

(page 132) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1).

Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.

2 PAUSE LIVE TV

(page 65) Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.

3 DISC NAVIGATOR MENU

(page 74)

(page 77, 87)

/ TOP

Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top menu if a DVD-Video or finalized DVD-R/-RW (Video) disc is loaded.

///

and ENTER

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press

ENTER

to select the currently

highlighted option. While watching D.TV press

ENTER

display the Channel List screen.

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.

5 PAUSE

Press to pause playback or recording.

Controls and displays

6 Recording controls



REC

(page 64)

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

When the red action button is visible in a

GUIDE Plus+

screen, use for One-

Button-Record.



STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

7 Colour buttons

(RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE)

Use when an EPG screen is displayed or when tuned to a data channel of a digital broadcast. The function of each button will be described on-screen, and changes depending on the screen being displayed.

TIMER REC

Hold

(page 38)

SHIFT

and press to set a timer

recording from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

A.TV / D.TV

Hold

SHIFT

and press to switch between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The

A.TV

and

D.TV

indicators on the front panel show which is selected.



 (page 78)

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

/

/

(page 79) While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed.

While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction.

When GUIDE Plus+

is displayed, use

to display the previous/next day.

9 Number buttons, 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.

REC MODE

Hold

(page 63)

SHIFT

and press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality).

AUDIO

(page 62, 83)

Hold

SHIFT

and press to change the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

SUBTITLE

Hold the subtitles included in multilingual

(page 82)

SHIFT

and press to display/change

DVD-Video discs. While watching D.TV, press to change

the D.TV subtitles.

ANGLE

Hold

(page 84)

SHIFT

and press to switch camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes.

PLAY MODE

Hold

SHIFT

(page 79)

and press to change the play mode (search, repeat, program play, etc.).

10 SHIFT

Use to access functions on the remote printed in green.

11 HDD/DVD

(page 64) Press to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for recording and playback.

Controls and displays

12 INFO

While watching D.TV, press to display the information banner.

Press to see additional information for the highlighted item in the EPG.

13 HOME MENU

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

14 GUIDE

Press to display the EPG screen; press again to exit.

15 RETURN/EXIT

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

Also press to exit the MHEG application.

16 PLAY

Press to start playback.



Press to stop playback.

17 CHANNEL +/–

Press to change the channel of the builtin TV tuner.



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

When GUIDE Plus+ to display the previous/next page.

18 HELP

Press for help on how to use the current GUI screen.

19 TV/DVD

Press to switch between ‘TV mode’, in which you get the picture and sound from the TV’s tuner, and ‘DVD mode’, in which you get picture and sound from the recorder’s tuner (or an external input).

(page 72)

STOP

(page 72)

PREV  NEXT

(page 60)

is displayed, use

20 ONE TOUCH COPY

Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.

21 INPUT SELECT

Press to change the input to use for recording.

22 MENU

Press to display the disc menu if a DVDVideo, finalized DVD-R/-RW or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded.

When in the GUIDE Plus+ jump directly to the Menu bar.

23 DISPLAY

(page 73)

Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

TEXT

Hold application display, if available, while watching a digital channel

(page 84)

SHIFT

and press to start the MHEG

(page 100)

(page 68)

system, use to

(UK only)

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 output.

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.

STANDBY/ON



2 Switch on the recorder.

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 121).

• If this recorder is connected to a compatible TV using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable, the recorder will take a few seconds to download country, TV screen size and language information. (Check the manual that came with your TV for compatibility information.)

ENTER

3 Choose a language (then press ENTER).

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video In/O ut

Audio In

Audio O ut

Language

Reco rding

Playback

ENTER

4 Start the Setup Navigator.

Line System

Language

Clock Setting

Input Line System

Pow er Save

Help

EPG Type Select

Setup Navigator

Setting

Complete this setup before you start using your recorder.

r Save

Start

Cancel

Navigator

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

• If you don’t want to use the Setup Navigator, press then press



to select

ENTER

to exit the Setup

Cancel

Navigator.

ENTER

5 Select ‘Auto Scan’ to start scanning for D.TV channels.

• Select

Do not set

if you want to skip D.TV channel setup (because they have already been set up, for example), then skip to step

below.

Getting started

ENTER

6 Select your country.

The recorder starts scanning for new channels. After the scan is complete the recorder will let you know how many new channels were found.

• The country setting will apply to both the digital and analog TV tuners.

• The clock will also be set automatically here if D.TV channels are found.

• If no new channels were found a message appears asking if you want to scan again. Check the aerial connection before selecting skip to step

ENTER

Yes

below.)

. (If you select No,

7 Select the analog TV (A.TV) Auto Channel Setting (‘Auto Scan’ or

‘Download from TV’), or ‘Do not set’.

Setting

Auto Channel Setting

Line System

r Save

English

Auto Scan

Download from TV

Navigator

Do not Set

Navigator

• Select

Do not set

if you want to skip channel setup (because they have already been set up, for example).

• You can only use the

feature if this recorder is connected

Download from

to your TV using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable via the

AV1(RGB)-TV

connector, and if your TV supports this function (check your TV’s instruction manual for more details).

ENTER

• Select your country.

Setting

Country Selection

Line System

r Save

Country

• Auto-tuning channels

The

Auto Scan

option automatically scans

and sets the channel presets.

Tuning

32/99

Cancel

• Downloading channels from your TV

Use the

Download from TV

option to download all the channels that your TV is tuned to.

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Cancel

ENTER

8 Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting, or ‘Manual’ to set the clock

manually.

If the clock was already set from a D.TV channel in step

, this step is skipped.

Setting

Clock Setting

Line System

Auto

r Save

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.

Setting

Auto Clock Setting

Line System

Date

r Save

Time

Navigator

Clock Set CH

–– / –– / ––––

–– : ––

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