Pioneer DVR-550H-S User Manual

DVR-550H-S

HDD/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 label appears on your unit. Location: inside 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. ÉVIT EZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.

ATTENTION

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

ADVARSEL

KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄ R DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK AT T UT SÄT TA 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.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: 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 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 Connections

Rear panel connections Front panel connections Easy connections Using other types of audio/ video output Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver Connecting an external decoder box (1) Connecting an external decoder box (2) Connecting to an AV amplifier/ receiver Connecting using HDMI Connecting other AV sources Plugging in

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05 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme 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 Recording

About DVD recording About HDD recording Recorded audio Restrictions on video recording Using the built-in TV tuner Setting the picture quality/ recording time

Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . 52

Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Simultaneous recording and playback

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Recording from an external

component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Playing your recordings on other DVD

players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . . 61

DVD-RW Auto Initialize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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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+®

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system

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07 Playback

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the

contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . 69

The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Displaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks Switching audio channels Switching camera angles Displaying disc information on-screen

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13 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings Initialize settings Finalize settings Optimize HDD Initialize HDD

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08 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder

Playing from a DV camcorder Recording from a DV camcorder About DV

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09 Editing

Editing options The Disc Navigator screen

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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 Changing the display style of the PhotoViewer Playing a slideshow Reloading files from a disc Importing files to the HDD Selecting multiple files or folders Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW Editing files on the HDD

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14 The Video Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external

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inputs Setting the picture quality for disc playback

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15 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . 113

Selecting other languages for language

options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

16 Additional information

Minimum copying times. . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Manual recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

If the picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop

working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Front-panel displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . 137

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

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

• Power cable

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Putting the batteries in the remote control

• 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.

• 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.

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Important

) inside the

• 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.

• 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

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

on page 122.

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Remote

Before you start

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

connections

CONTROL IN

Rear panel

on page 14 for more

jack on

information.

Disc/content format playback compatibility

Compatible media

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

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

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

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

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

• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x / 2x to 8x

• DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x

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

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

Model Playable Recordable

DVR-7000

DVR-3100/ DVR-5100H

Yes

1,2,3

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.

will show in

Readable file system

This recorder can play DVDs recorded under the following file systems

1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.00, UDF 2.01. *

ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder.

: ISO 9660*, UDF

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

Note

1• Depending on the recording technique used, even files recorded in compatible file systems may not play

correctly.

• MP3/WMA files can be played back when recorded onto a DVD that contains no video files and uses the UDF

1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.01 or ISO 9660 file systems.

Before you start

HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility

This recorder can play and record all widely-used DVD disc types, and additionally provides HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between the different disc types.

Marks used in this manual

Logos

Re-recordable/ Erasable

Editing of recorded programmes

Recording of Copyonce protected material

Playback in other players/recorders

Chase play

16:9 and 4:3 programme 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

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Notes to table

*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 108) *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 108) *3 Erasable, but free space does not increase *4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use playlist editing *5 Must be compatible with DVD-R (VR) playback *6 Finalize using this recorder (may not playback in some units) (page 60) *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 120)

*11 Only when the recording mode is not set to LPCM *12 CPRM-compatible discs only *13 Take the disc out of the cartridge before use. Only Panasonic and Maxell discs have been tested to work reliably with this recorder. Discs from other makers may become unusable when recorded or edited. *14 Erasing a title does not increase the available recording time, nor increase the number of recordable titles left. *15 Must be compatible with DVD+R playback *16 Depending on the disc, it may have to be initialized before it can be recorded (page 108). In this case, initialization will take about an 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.)

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

Correct operation has been confirmed for DL discs:

• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 4x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)

• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 8x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) That’s JVC

• DVD+R DL 2.4x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) RICOH

• DVD+R DL 2.4x to 8x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) RICOH

About DualDisc playback

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

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

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

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

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

Other disc compatibility

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

Audio CD CD-R

Video CD

CD-RW

Super Video CD (Super VCD)

CD-R/-RW compatibility

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

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

ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder.

• Multi-session playback: Yes (except CDAudio and Video CD/Super VCD)

• Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only

Compressed audio compatibility

• Compatible media: DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

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

Before you start

• 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

• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files – do not use for other file types)

• File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files (if these limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to these limits are playable)

WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) compatibility

This recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content.

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player for Windows XP, Windows Media Player 9 or Windows Media Player 10 series.

Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

DivX video compatibility

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX

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

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.

Before you start

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 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 139) will

Rental

• 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

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

(if there

PC-created disc compatibility

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

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

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

Dolby Digital

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

DTS

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

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

Before you start

About the internal hard disk drive

The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. When used without the proper care or in the wrong conditions, it is possible that recorded contents may be damaged or lost entirely, in some cases making even normal playback or recording impossible. Please understand that in the event of repair or replacement of the HDD or related components, all your HDD recordings will be lost.

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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:

EPG

), do not unplug

After the message shown on the front panel 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 over time in an improper manner or in an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD will fail. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture. However, sometimes there will be no warning signs of HDD failure. If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded material will be possible. In this case it will be necessary to replace the HDD unit.

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 108).

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

Connections

Chapter 2

Connections

Rear panel connections

1 2

VIDEOAUDIO

OUT

Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

7 8 9 10 11

3 4 5

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

G-LINK

CONTROL

1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT

Connect your TV antenna to the

IN (RF IN)

to the

jack. The signal is passed through

ANTENNA OUT

jack for connection to

ANTENNA

your TV.

2 INPUT 3

Stereo analog audio, video and S-video inputs for connection to a VCR or other source component.

3 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 116 for how to set this up.

4 HDMI OUT

HDMI output for high quality digital audio and video.

5 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.

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

DIGITAL

HDMI OUT

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

AC IN

7 OUTPUT

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

8 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 115 for how to set this up.

9 G-LINK™

Use to connect the supplied G-LINK™ cable to enable GUIDE Plus+® to control an external satellite receiver, etc.

10 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-

CONTROL

plug cord.

11 AC IN – Power inlet

Connections

Front panel connections

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

Left side:

DV IN

12 DV IN

A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder.

Right side:

S-VIDEO

L(MONO)RAUDIO

VIDEO

INPUT 2

13 INPUT 2

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

Connections

Easy connections

The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programmes, 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, and you want to use the supplied audio/video cable, see

cable

• The output ordinary (composite), S-video or RGB video, plus stereo analog audio. The

AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

accepts ordinary, S-video and RGB video input, as well as stereo analog audio. See on page 116 for how to setup these options.

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

From antenna output

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA

OUT

Using the supplied audio/video

on page 17.

AV1 (RGB)-TV

AV1 Out

VIDEOAUDIO

ANTENNA

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUTPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AV connector can

on page 115 and

To antenna input

VCR

AV2 (INPUT 1/

DECODER)

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

G-LINK

CONTROL

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

AV1 (RGB) - TV

connector

AV2/L1 In

From SCART AV

connector

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

AC IN

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

• If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect it to the

(RF IN)

jack on this recorder and skip the

ANTENNA IN

next step.

2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the antenna output of your VCR to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) of this recorder.

3 Use another RF antenna cable to connect the ANTENNA OUT of this recorder to the antenna input on your TV.

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

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

Tip

• This recorder has a ‘through’ function which allows you to record a TV programme 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,

Save

must be set to

Save

on page 113).

Off

— see

Power

To antenna input

To SCART AV

connector

Connections

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

To audio input

To video input

AUDIO

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.

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEOAUDIO

ANTENNA

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

G-LINK

CONTROL

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

OUTPUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

AC IN

Using the S-video or component video output

To component video input

To audio input

AUDIO

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEOAUDIO

ANTENNA

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

G-LINK

CONTROL

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

OUTPUT

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.

To video input

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

S-VIDEO

on page 115

AC IN

Connections

Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver

If you have a cable, satellite or digital terrestrial receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as

shown on this page. separate 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, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver.

• Change channels and set timer recordings on the external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+® system (via the 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

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

From SCART AV

connector

COAXIAL

To SCART AV

connector

Satellite dish/ antenna/cable TV wall outlet

AC IN

From antenna output

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA

OUT

To antenna input

Cable/Satellite/ Digital Terrestrial receiver

AV2 (INPUT 1/

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

G-LINK

CONTROL

AV1 (RGB) - TV

DECODER)

VIDEOAUDIO

ANTENNA

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUTPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

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 cable box/satellite/digital terrestrial receiver.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

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.

Note

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

connections.

Connections

CONTROL

G-LINK

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 3

Position the IR transmitter end of the GLINK™ cable so that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite/digital terrestrial receiver will

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

pick up the control signals (see diagram).

AV2 (INPUT 1/

DECODER)

G-LINK

CONTROL

AV1 (RGB) - TV

SCART AV

connection

Decoder

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

AC IN

G-LINK cable

See the manual that came with your cable/ satellite/digital terrestrial 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.

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

From SCART AV

connector

ANTENNA

OUT

Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

To antenna input

VCR/Satellite receiver /Cable box

VIDEOAUDIO

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

OUTPUT

Tip

Save

must be set to

Save

on page 113).

Off

— see

Power

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

To SCART AV

connector

2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to

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 above for how to connect the G-LINK™ cable.

connect your decoder to your VCR/ satellite receiver/cable box.

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.

Important

• Do not connect your decoder box directly

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

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.

Connections

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 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.

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

ANTENNA

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

To antenna input

Decoder

AV2 (INPUT 1/

DECODER)

VIDEOAUDIO

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

G-LINK

OUTPUT

CONTROL

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

AV1 (RGB) - TV

From SCART AV

connector

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

To SCART AV

connector

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.

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.

AC IN

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 117).

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

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

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.

Note

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

• Set the

• From the

CH Setting

AV2/L1 In

setting to

Manual CH Setting

on page 114).

Decoder

from the Initial Setup menu (see

screen, set the

Decoder

setting for the scrambled channels to On (see

AV2/L1 In

on page 116).

Manual

Connections

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

VIDEOAUDIO

ANTENNA

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

OUTPUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

AV amp/ receiver

G-LINK

CONTROL

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

To audio/video input To digital input

To antenna input

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

From video

output

To video input

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

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.

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI-equipped1 monitor or display

this recorder using an HDMI cable (not supplied).

, you can connect it to

The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.

1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the

AC IN

HDMI OUT connector on this recorder to an HDMI connector on an HDMI-compatible monitor.

To HDMI

input

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

HDMI-compatible display

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

G-LINK

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

HDMI

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

CONTROL

HDMI OUT

VIDEOAUDIO

ANTENNA

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• The arrow on the cable connector body should be face down for correct alignment with the connector on the recorder.

When connected to an HDMI component or HDCP-compatible DVI component, the HDMI indicator lights.

HDMI setup is generally automatic. There are however settings you can change if you need to. See

HDMI Output (only available

when an HDMI device is connected)

page 121 for more information. Note that the HDMI settings remain in effect until you change them, or connect a new HDMI component.

AC IN

Note

1 Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal

transfers.

2 The pixel resolution of this recorder’s HDMI video output is (according to TV format): NTSC (720 x 480i/p, 1280

x 720p, 1920 x 1080i/p) and PAL (720 x 576i/p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i/p). If your display is not compatible with these resolutions the picture may not be correctly reproduced.

Connections

Important

• An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. A DVI to HDCP connection, however, does not support audio. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

• The HDMI connection is compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 16 bit/ 20 bit/24 bit 2-channel linear PCM signals, as well as Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio bitstream.

• If your connected component is only compatible with Linear PCM, the signal is output as Linear PCM (DTS audio is not output).

• If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to the supplied manual for more on this).

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surroundsound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to five gigabits per second (Dual Link), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

HDD/DVD

DivX

COPY HDMI

STANDBY/ON

DV IN

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

(Rear panel)

1 2

Analog camcorder

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

(INPUT 1/DECODER)

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.

OPEN/CLOSE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L(MONO)R AUDIO

INPUT 2

ONE TOUCH

STOP REC

COPY

INPUT

REC MODE

SELECT

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

(Front panel)

From audio/video outputTo audio/video input

AV2

SCART connector

REC

Connections

• When connecting an external AV source that only supports monaural sound, only insert the left (white) audio jack to this device. Doing so will allow the same sound track to be recorded to both channels. You must connect to the

INPUT 2

Connecting a DV camcorder

You can connect a DV camcorder or DVD recorder with DV output to the front panel

DV IN

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

STANDBY/ON

•

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.

jack on the front panel.

jack.

Important

HDD/DVD

DivX

COPY HDMI

DV IN

From DV output

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT 2

ONE TOUCH

STOP REC

COPY

INPUT

REC MODE

SELECT

DV camcorder

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L(MONO)R AUDIO

REC

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

84 61 732 5

HDD/DVD

DivX

COPY HDMI

STANDBY/ON

DV IN

1 DivX indicator

Lights when this recorder plays DivX video files.

2 HDD/DVD

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

3 COPY indicator

Lights when copying is underway.

4 Disc tray 5 HDD/DVD indicator

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

6 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

7 HDMI indicator

Lights when this recorder is connected to HDMI (HDCP) compatible component.

8 Front panel display and IR remote sensor

See

Display

on page 25 for details.

9 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

10 Front panel inputs

See

Front panel connections

on page 15 for

more information on these.

OPEN/CLOSE

S-VIDEO

L(MONO)R AUDIO

VIDEO

INPUT 2

ONE TOUCH

STOP REC

COPY

INPUT

SELECT

REC MODE

REC

12109 10 11



Press to start or restart playback.



Press to stop playback.



STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

ONE TOUCH COPY

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

CH +/–

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

INPUT SELECT

Press to change the input used for recording.

REC MODE

Press repeatedly to cycle through recording modes (picture quality).

12 REC

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

Controls and displays

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 56) 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 116) Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded.

(page 115) Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan.

VPS/PDC

(page 56) Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during a VPS/PDC-enabled timer recording.

5 Recording quality indicators