Pioneer DVR-920H User Manual

DVD Recorder

DVR-920H

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.

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 inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit. Location: inside of the unit

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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

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., 230V or 120V) written on the rear panel.

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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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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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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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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC – +35 ºC (+41 ºF – +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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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as longterm 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. K041_En

This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC

corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC

Corporation.

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 not left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

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

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

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NOTE After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your dealer. Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I or A.S.T.A to B.S.1362 should be used.

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IMPORTANT

FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with 5 A fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with 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.

Contents

01 Before you start

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

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02 Connecting up

Rear panel connections Front panel connections Extra features for use with compatible TVs 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 About HDMI 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 Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording Making your first recording Using the built-in TV tuner Basic playback Using the Home Menu Displaying disc information on-screen

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05 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide

The GUIDE Plus+ System Using GUIDE Plus+ Areas

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GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting

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06 Playback

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

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07 Recording

About DVD recording About HDD recording Recording time and picture quality Restrictions on video recording Setting the picture quality/recording time

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Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Recording from an external component . . . . . . . . . . 67

Recording from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Recording from the DV output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 69

Initializing a DVD-RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Contents

08 Copying and back-up

Introduction One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) Copying from HDD to DVD HDD to DVD Copy List menu options Recording the Copy List HDD to DVD Copy List commands Copying from DVD to HDD DVD to HDD Copy List menu options Recording the Copy List DVD to HDD Copy List commands Using disc back-up

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09 Editing

The Disc Navigator screen Disc Navigator menu options Editing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD content Editing HDD groups Creating and editing a VR mode Play List

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10 Disc History

Using the Disc History

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11 The PhotoViewer

Playing a slideshow

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12 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings Initialize settings Finalize settings Optimize HDD HDD Initialize

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14 The Initial Setup menu

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

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15 Additional information

Resetting the recorder Setting up the remote to control your TV

Screen sizes and disc formats Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions About DV Manual recording modes Language code list Country code list On-screen displays and recorder displays Handling discs Storing discs Damaged discs

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Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Index

English

13 The Video/Audio Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external

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inputs Setting the picture quality for disc playback Audio DRC

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Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

• Built-in GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen TV programming guide. You can see what’s on TV today and in the coming week, search TV listings for certain categories of program or by your own keywords, and even set the recorder to record programs with the press of a single button.

• HDD recording

You can record up to 433 hours of video (in SLP mode) on the internal 250GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD).

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

• Copy between HDD and DVD

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

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

• One Touch Copy

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

• Chase play

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

HDD

VR mode HDD

• Simultaneous recording and playback

VR mode HDD

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

• Disc Navigator

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

• Disc History

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

• Home Menu

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

• Progressive scan-compatible

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

• Cinema surround sound in your home

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

• Easy Timer Recording

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

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• Program up to 32 timer recordings

You can program the recorder to record up to 32 programs, up to a month in advance. As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too.

This recorder is also compatible with VPS/PDC systems, which ensure you don’t miss a timer recording, even if the broadcast is not running to schedule.

• One Touch Recording

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

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

• Optimized recording

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

• High quality 16-bit Linear PCM audio

When recording using one of the high quality record settings (

FINE

MN32

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

• Picture quality adjustment features

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

• Find what you want to watch quickly and easily

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

• Manual recording

In addition to the five preset recording quality modes (

FINE, SP, LP, EP

and

SLP

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• Record to and from a DV camcorder

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

• Chapter marking

VR mode HDD

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

• Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD

Video mode

player

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

compatible with DVD-Video playback

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

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

• WMA, MP3 and JPEG file playback

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

• Disc Back-up

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

• Recovery Recording

HDD

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

• Auto Replace Recording

HDD

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

Note on copying: Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners.

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• Safe, non-destructive editing

VR mode

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

Before you start

What’s in the box

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

• Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

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

• RF antenna cable

• G-LINK cable

• Power cable

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Putting the batteries in the remote control

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

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

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) inside

Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor.

• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.

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

• When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the remote control mode and TV preset codes are automatically reset. See

Mode

on page 109 and

control your TV

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

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

CONTROL IN

connections

on page 123 to reset them.

jack on the rear panel. See

on page 12 for more information.

Setting up the remote to

Remote Control

Rear panel

3 Close the cover.

Note

1 Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

• Don’t use different kinds of batteries together—although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

Before you start

Disc / content format playback compatibility

General disc compatibility

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

DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW

Audio CD CD-R CD-RW

• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD

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is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

Corporation.

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is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.

This recorder also supports the IEC’s Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.

DVD-R/RW compatibility

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

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

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

Recording formats:

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

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

Video CD

Fujicolor CD

VIDEO

Super Video CD (Super VCD)

Note that older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. 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 that are not fully compatible with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x 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

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

Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.

Playable Recordable

1,2,3

Yes

will show in the display when

CD-R/RW compatibility

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

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

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

• Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD-Audio and Video CD/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: 44.1 or 48kHz

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

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

• VBR WMA playback: No

• WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec 8

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

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) file playback: No (see also DRM in the

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

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

Glossary

on page 135)

English

Before you start

WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility

The Windows Media® logo printed on the box indicates that this recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content.

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by

using Windows Media

Media

Player for Windows® XP, or Windows Media®

Player 9 Series.

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

Player version 7, 7.1, Windows

JPEG file compatibility

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

File format used by digital still cameras

• Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:4:2, 4:2:0

• Horizontal resolution: 160 – 5120 pixels

• Vertical resolution: 120 – 3840 pixels

• Progressive JPEG compatible: No

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

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

that this on the disc then more can be reloaded)

PC-created disc compatibility

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

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

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

(if there are more files/folders

Frequently asked questions

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

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

For more information, see page 60.

• What’s VR mode?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This recorder supports the recording of ‘copy-once’ broadcast programs using the CPRM copy protection system (see CPRM on page 61) on CPRM-compliant DVD-RW discs in VR mode. CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

are playable in a regular DVD player,

About DVD recording

Before you start

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

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

Original

Title 1

Chapter 1

Play List

Title 2Title 1

Title 3Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 2

Chapter 2Chapter 1Chapter 2

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

•

Original

content refers to what’s actually recorded

on the disc.

•

Play List

content refers to the edited version of the

disc—how the Original content is to be played.

About the internal hard disk drive

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

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

• Do not move the recorder while it is on.

• Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface.

• Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.

• Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid places, or in places that may be subject to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden changes in temperature can cause condensation to form inside the recorder. This can be a cause of HDD failure.

• While the recorder is switched on or the front panel display shows socket or switch the electricity off from the breaker switch.

• Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it off or while the front panel display shows

EPG

. If you need to move the recorder, please follow

the steps below:

After the message

display, wait at least two minutes.

Unplug from the wall socket.

Move the recorder.

• If there’s a power failure while the recorder is on there is a chance that some data on the HDD will be lost.

• The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD will fail after a few years of use. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture. However, sometimes there will be no warning signs of HDD failure.

If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded material will be possible. In this case it will be necessary to replace the HDD unit.

EPG

, do not unplug from the wall

POWER OFF

is shown in the

English

Optimizing HDD performance

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

Optimize HDD

on page 103).

AUDIO

INPUT 2

DBY

L(MONO)

S-VIDEO VIDEO

IN / OUT

Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

AC IN

1 2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

AV 1 (RGB) - TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

IN PUT 3

AUDIO

OUT PUT

VIDEO

3 4

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

ANTENNA

G-LINK

OUT

965 87 1110

1 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 113 for how to set this up.

2 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, S-video and RGB. See page

AV1 Out

on page 112 for how

to set this up.

3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

9 OUTPUT

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

10 CONTROL IN

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

CONTROL OUT IN

of this recorder using a mini-plug cord.

of the other component to the

CONTROL OUT



mark. Connect the

CONTROL

11 G-LINK

Use to connect the supplied G-LINK cable to enable

GUIDE Plus+ to control an external satellite receiver, etc. A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input.

4 ANTENNA IN/OUT

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

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

jack. The

jack for

Front panel connections

connection to your TV.

5 AC IN – Power inlet

6 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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

7 HDMI OUT

HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video.

On the left side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides

a second audio/video input, consisting of an S-video and

standard (composite) video jack, and stereo analog audio

jacks. Here you’ll also fine a DV input/output i.LINK

connector. This is for connection to a DV camcorder.

8 INPUT 3

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

Connecting up

Extra features for use with compatible TVs

When this recorder is connected to a TV that features T-V Link, EasyLink, MegaLogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (not supplied), the following functions are available:

• Direct TV recording

• Channel preset download

• NexTView timer programming download

• TV auto power on

• System configuration

Note that these functions cannot be used when the front panel display shows

For further details and compatibility information, see also the manual that came with your TV.

Direct TV recording

Direct TV recording allows you to record the TV program that you’re watching, without having to worry about whether this recorder is set to the same channel. See

Direct recording from TV

feature.

Channel preset download

This feature allows you to set up the channel presets of this recorder very simply using the channel presets and preset names already in your TV. See

setting up Download from TV

on page 26 and

EPG

on page 63 for more on this

Switching on and

Auto Channel Setting :

on page 110 for more on this feature.

English

NexTView timer programming download

NexTView timer programming download allows you to program a timer recording directly from the NexTView electronic program guide displayed on your TV.

See the manual that came with your TV for more information on how to use this feature. Note that the and

options displayed on your TV correspond to the SP

and

recording modes on this recorder.

TV auto power on

When you play a disc in this recorder, the TV automatically turns on and switches to the correct video input. See the manual that came with your TV for how to use this feature.

System configuration

Basic settings, including language, country and TV screen size (aspect ratio), can be downloaded from your TV to help set up this recorder for use.

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, see the following page for connecting up using the supplied audio/video cable.

• The

AV1(RGB)-TV

The

AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)

audio. See

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

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

AC IN

AV connector can output ordinary (composite), S-video or RGB video, plus stereo analog audio.

connector accepts ordinary, S-video and RGB video input, as well as stereo analog

AV1 Out

on page 112 and

AV2/L1 In

on page 113 for how to set them up.

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

ANTENNA

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

ANTENNA IN

jack on this recorder and skip

the next step.

2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the antenna output of your VCR to the

AV 1 (RGB) - TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

IN PUT 3

G-LINK

HDMI OUT

CONTROL

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

OUT PUT

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA IN of this recorder.

3 Use another RF antenna cable to connect the

ANTENNA

OUT

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.

VCR

ANTENNA

Tip

• This recorder has a ‘through’ function which allows

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

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,

Save

Power Save

on page 108).

must be set to

Off

—see

Power

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

AV 1 (RGB) - TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

IN PUT 3

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT PUT

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

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.

ANTENNA

G-LINK

OUT

CONTROL

Using the S-video or component video output

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

S-VIDEO

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

HDMI OUT

INPUT

AV 1 (RGB) - TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

IN PUT 3

CONTROL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT PUT

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

S-VIDEO 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

VIDEO OUT

See also

jacks to a component video input on your TV.

Component Video Out

on page 112 for how to set

COMPONENT

up the component video output for use with a progressive scan-compatible 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.

ANTENNA

G-LINK

OUT

English

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONTROL

G-LINK

OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT PUT

IN PUT 3

AV 1 (RGB) - TV

Connecting up

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.

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.

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the

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

This enables you to control the tuner in the external

ANTENNA

receiver through GUIDE Plus+. Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINK cable so

that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite/digital terrestrial receiver will pick up the control signals (see

diagram).

AV 1 (RGB) - TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

IN PUT 3

VIDEO

AUDIO

HDMI OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT PUT

ANTENNA

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

G-LINK

OUT

CONTROL

Satellite dish/ antenna/cable T wall outlet

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

Cable/Satellite/ Digital Terrestrial receiver

ANTENNA

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.

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.

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,

Save

Power Save

on page 108).

must be set to

Off

—see

Power

Note

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

Connecting up

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.

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

AV 1 (RGB) - TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AUDIO

IN PUT 3

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT PUT

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

G-LINK

OUT

CONTROL

English

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

Decoder

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.

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

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

VCR/Satellite receiver /Cable box

ANTENNA

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 up

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.

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

ANTENNA

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.

AV 1 (RGB) - TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AUDIO

IN PUT 3

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT PUT

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

G-LINK

OUT

CONTROL

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

Decoder

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

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

setting to

Manual CH Setting

Decoder

from the Initial Setup menu (see

screen, set the

Decoder

AV2/L1 In

on page 113).

setting for the scrambled channels to On (see

Manual CH Setting

on page 110).

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 optical 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 settings

on page 114).

A/V IN 1

AV amp/ receiver

VIDEO

OUT

ANTENNA

VIDEO

DIGITAL

English

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2 Connect one of the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack on this recorder to an optical 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.

AV 1 (RGB) - TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

IN PUT 3

VIDEO

AUDIO

HDMI OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT PUT

ANTENNA

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

G-LINK

OUT

CONTROL

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

Important

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

Connecting up

Connecting using HDMI

If you have a HDMI or DVI-equipped1 monitor or display2, you can connect it to this recorder using an HDMI cable (not supplied).

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

1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT connector on this recorder to an HDMI connector on an HDMI-compatible monitor.

HDMI

HDMI-compatible display

AV 1 (RGB) - TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

IN PUT 3

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT PUT

AC IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

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

When connected to an HDMI component, (PAL) or

HDMI 480P

(NTSC) is shown in the front panel

display and the HDMI indicator lights. HDMI setup is generally automatic. There are however

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

ANTENNA

G-LINK

OUT

CONTROL

HDMI 576P

HDMI Output

Important

• An HDMI connection can only be made with DVIequipped components compatible with both DVI and High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you wil 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.

• When connected to an HDCP-compatible DVI component,

DVI 576P

(PAL) or

DVI 480P

displayed and the HDMI indicator lights.

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

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 surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 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.

(NTSC) is

Note

1 The resolution of this recorder’s HDMI video output is 576 x 480 pixels (PAL) or 480 x 720 pixels (NTSC) progressive. If your display is not com-

patible with these resolutions the picture may not be correctly reproduced.

2 This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) version 1.1. Depending on the component you

have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.

Connecting up

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

DVD RECORDER DVR-920H

ONE TOUCH

HDD HDMI

DVD

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO DV

OUT

L(MONO)

INPUT 2

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

1 2

Analog camcorder

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

VCR

1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs on 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 ordinary video or S-video cables for the video connection.

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

2 Connect a set of audio and video inputs on 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 ordinary video or S-video cables for the video connection.

• Alternatively, you can use the

DECODER)

SCART connector for audio/video input

and output with just one SCART cable.

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP REC

COPY

DISC

INPUT

REC

PULL

REC

NAVIGATOR

SELECT

OPEN

ENTER



RETURN REC MODE



AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

AV2(INPUT 1/

INPUT

Connecting a DV camcorder

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

Important

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

HDD HDMI

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

IN/OUT

1 Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack on your DV camcorder/deck to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack of this recorder.

DVD

S-VIDEO VIDEO DV

AUDIO

OUT

L(MONO)

INPUT 2

DV IN/OUT

IN/OUT

jack, it is possible to

DVD RECORDER DVR-920H

ONE TOUCH

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP REC

COPY

DISC

INPUT

REC

PULL

REC

NAVIGATOR

SELECT

OPEN

ENTER



RETURN REC MODE



DV camcorder

Plugging in

Before plugging in for the first time, make sure that everything is connected properly.

AC IN

English

1 Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC IN inlet and the other end into a standard household power outlet.

Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 3 4 5

HDD HDMISTB CONTROLDVD

STANDBY / ON

Controls hidden behind the front panel door

STANDBY

S-VIDEO VIDEO DV

INPUT 2

L(MONO)

AUDIO

OUT

18 19 2221

1 HDD

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

2 DVD

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

3 STB CONTROL indicator

Lights when this recorder is controlling an external receiver via the G-LINK cable during timer recording.

4 HDMI indicator

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

5 Disc tray



OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.



Press to stop playback.



Press to start or restart playback.

9 STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

76 8 9 10 11

DVD RECORDER

OPEN/CLOSE



STOP REC

ONE TOUCH

DVR-920H

COPY

REC

PULL OPEN

15141312

1716

DISC

INPUT

SELECT

REC

NAVIGATOR

ENTER



RETURN REC MODE

10 ONE TOUCH COPY

(page 72) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.

11 +/–

(page 33, 35, 63)

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

12 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. The upperhalf of the button is backlit blue when the recorder is on.

13 Front panel display

See

Display

on page 23 for details.

14 IR remote sensor

(page 8)

15 REC

Press to start recording. The upper-half of the button is backlit red when recording; the lower-half is backlit orange (blinking) when real-time copying.

16 DISC NAVIGATOR

(page 51, 86)

Press to display the Disc Navigator screen.

17 INPUT SELECT

(page 67)

Press to change the input to use for recording.

Controls and displays

18 Front panel inputs

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

19 DV IN/OUT jack

Digital input/output jack for use with a DV camcorder.

///

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press select the currently highlighted option.

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

(page 12)

(page 12, 21, 67, 68, 69, 114, 129)

ENTER

Display

321

 / 

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

2 PLAY /  REC indicators

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

The ‘ or DVD is selected for recording/playback.

4 PL

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

52 3

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

6 REM

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

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

Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.

 



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

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(page 109)

(page 112)

(page 31)

5 6 7 8 9

21 RETURN

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

22 REC MODE

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

(page 61)

10 11

9R / RW

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

(page 63) 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.)

11 Recording quality indicators

When no indicator is lit, recording quality is set to otherwise the indicator shows the current setting:

FINE

Lights when the recording mode is set to quality).

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

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

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

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

1413 15 16

(page 60)

FINE

SLP

(best

English

Controls and displays

12 Character display

(page 114) Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded.

14 VPS / PDC

(page 63) Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during a VPS/PDC-enabled timer recording.

15 NTSC

Lights when playing NTSC format video.

16 OVER

(page 114)

Lights when the analog audio input level is too high.

Remote control

1 2

ONE TOUCH

STANDBY/ON

COPY

HDD DVD

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE PLAY MODE

DISC NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU MENU

HOME MENU

REV SCAN

PAUSE

STOP CM

CASE

SELECTION

REC

STOP REC

NAVI

MARK

TV CONTROL

INPUT SELECT

DVD RECORDER

ABC DEF

JKLGHI MNO

TUVPQRS WXYZ

CLEAR

ENTER

PLAY FWD SCAN

BACK SKIP

NEXT STEP / SLOW

REC MODE

CHP

INFO DISPLAY

MARK

VOLUMECHANNEL

OPEN/CLOSE

CHANNEL

PLAY LIST

TIMER REC

TV / DVD

TV DIRECT

GUIDE

INPUT SELECT

RETURN

REC

21 23

1 ONE TOUCH COPY

(page 72) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.

2 Remote control indicator

Lights when setting up the remote control for use with a TV (page 123) and when setting the remote control mode (page 109).

3 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

4 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

5 HDD

(page 31) Press to select the hard disk (HDD) for recording or playback.

6 DVD

(page 31) Press to select the DVD for recording or playback.

7 GUIDE Plus+ Action buttons and DVD playback functions

When in the GUIDE Plus+ system, these buttons act as the Red, Green, Yellow and Blue Action buttons (the functions of these buttons change according to the GUIDE Plus+ Area. (page 40)

AUDIO

(page 33, 58, 58) Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

SUBTITLE

(page 58) Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

ANGLE

(page 59) Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes.

PLAY MODE

(page 55) Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such as search, repeat and program play).

8 GUIDE

(page 40)

Press to display the GUIDE Plus+ screen.

9 Alphanumeric buttons and CLEAR

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

Use

CLEAR

to clear an entry and start again.

10 INPUT SELECT

(page 67)

Press to change the input to use for recording.

11 CHANNEL +/–

(page 33)

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

12 +

Use to input symbols when entering names for titles, discs and so on.

Controls and displays

13 DISC NAVIGATOR

(page 35) Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top menu if a DVD-Video disc is loaded.

14 PLAY LIST

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

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

///

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press select the currently highlighted option.

16 HOME MENU

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

17 RETURN

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

18 Playback controls



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



PLAY

Press to start playback.



PAUSE

Press to pause playback or recording.



STOP

Press to stop playback.

CM BACK (commercial back)

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

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

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



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

When in the GUIDE Plus+ system, use to display the previous/next page of TV listings information.



STEP/SLOW  (page 54)

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

When in the GUIDE Plus+ system, use to display TV listings information for the previous/next day.

(page 86, 94)

REV SCAN / FWD SCAN  (page 53)

PREV / NEXT

(page 51, 86)

/ MENU

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

(page 37)

(page 34)



/ TOP MENU

(page 35)

ENTER

19 Recording controls



REC

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



STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

REC MODE

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

TIMER REC

Press to go directly to the Schedule area of the GUIDE Plus+ system.

20 NAVI MARK

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

CHP MARK

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

INFO

Press to display additional TV program information in GUIDE Plus+.

DISPLAY

Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

21 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).

22 TV CONTROL

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

23 TV DIRECT REC

Press to start recording whatever channel your TV is set to.

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(page 91)

(page 41)

(page 37)

(page 33)

(page 32)

(page 52)

(page 123)

(page 63)

English

Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

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

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

STANDBY/ON

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

2 Press the



STANDBY/ON button on the remote

control or the front panel to switch on.

When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen. (If the Setup Navigator doesn’t appear, you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu; see page 109).

• 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.)

3 Use the

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to choose

a language, then press ENTER.

ENTER

DVD RECORDER

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Language

Clock Set Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Power Save Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

English français Deutsch Italiano Español

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

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Clock Set

Complete this setup before you

Input Line System

start using your recorder.

On Screen Display Front Panel Display Power Save Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Start Cancel

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

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

Cancel

, then press

ENTER

exit the Setup Navigator.

5 Select the Auto Channel Setting (‘Auto Scan’ or ‘Download from TV’), or ‘Do not set’, then press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Auto Channel Setting

Clock Set Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Power Save Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Auto Scan Download from TV Do not set

Getting started

• Select

Do not set

if you want to skip setting up the channels (because they have already been set up, for example).

• You can only use the

Download from TV

feature if you connected this recorder to your TV using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable connected to the

AV1(RGB)-TV

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

• Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to

choose your country, then press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Country Selection

Clock Set Input Line System

Country

On Screen Display Front Panel Display Power Save Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

• Auto-tuning channels

The

Auto Scan

option automatically scans and sets the

channel presets.

Tuning

32/107

Cancel

• Downloading channels from your TV

Use the

Download from TV

option to download all the

channels that your TV is tuned to.

Downloading

Cancel

Pr 5

6 Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting, or ‘Manual’ to set the clock manually, then press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Clock Setting

Clock Set Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Power Save Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Auto Manual

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

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Auto Clock Setting

Clock Set Input Line System

Date

On Screen Display

Time

Front Panel Display Power Save

Clock Set CH

Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Pr 1

Start

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

proceed.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Auto Clock Setting

Clock Set Input Line System

Date

On Screen Display

Time

Front Panel Display Power Save

Clock Set CH

Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

THU

11 20

0101 2004

Pr 1

Start

If the time could not be set automatically, press

RETURN Manual

to go back to the previous screen and select

• Manual clock setting

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

Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to set

your time zone.

You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative to GMT.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Manual Clock Setting

Clock Set Input Line System On Screen Display

Time Zone

Front Panel Display Power Save

Summer Time

Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Off

England London

Press  (cursor down) then use the

1/2

/

left/right) buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ for summer time, then press ENTER.

Select On if you are currently using summer time.

English

(cursor

• Auto clock setting

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

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Manual Clock Setting

Clock Set Input Line System On Screen Display

Time Zone

Front Panel Display Power Save

Summer Time

Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

England London

1/2

Getting started

Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Use the

/

Manual Clock Setting

Clock Set Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Power Save Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Date

Time

Time Zone

Summer Time

THU

01 01 2004

00 00

Austria Vienna

2/2

(cursor up/down) buttons to change

the value in the highlighted field. Use the

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to move

from one field to another.

• You can go back to the previous screen at anytime in the Setup Navigator by pressing

RETURN

7 Select the TV screen type, ‘Wide (16:9)’ or ‘Standard (4:3)’.

Initial Setup

TV Screen Size

Clock Set Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Power Save Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

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

Use the press

ENTER

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select, then

8 Is your TV compatible with progressive scan video?

9 Press ENTER to exit the Setup Navigator, or select ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again.

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video In/Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Clock Set Input Line System

Setup is complete!

On Screen Display

Enjoy using your DVD recorder!

Front Panel Display Power Save Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Finish Setup Go Back

That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.

Other settings you can make

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

• Manual channel setting – This setting lets you skip channels where there is no station, as well as manually tune to stations. See page 110.

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

on page 123.

Setting up the remote to control your

Manual CH Setting

Initial Setup

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback

Use the

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

Compatible, Not Compatible

press

ENTER

Progressive

Clock Set Input Line System On Screen Display Front Panel Display Power Save Remote Control Set AV Link Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Compatible Not Compatible Don't Know

, or

Don’t Know

• Note that progressive scan video is only output through the

AV1(RGB)-TV

connector and the

component video outputs.

, then

Getting started

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system

The GUIDE Plus+™ system is a free, interactive onscreen television programming guide. The system offers program listings for all major channels, one-touch recording, search by genre, recommendations according to your profile and more.

For GUIDE Plus+ to function correctly, it is important that you set the language and country correctly in the Setup Navigator, and that you have performed a scan for available channels, as these are all used by the GUIDE Plus+ system. If any of these things are not yet set, please run the Setup Navigator first (see

and setting up

on page 26).

TV listings information is received via ‘host channels’. In order to receive the correct TV listings information for your country or region you need to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and ‘download’ the TV listings information. The initial download can take up to 24 hours, but once this is done, all future updates are automatic.

Switching on

GUIDE

CHANNEL

2 Use the

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to select

Postal Code.

3 Use the number and cursor buttons to enter your postal code.

English

ENTER

1 Press GUIDE to display the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.

The language and country settings are already set to whatever you selected in the Setup Navigator.

The system uses your postal code to identify which TV listings data is correct for the area in which you live, so it is important that you enter it correctly.

4 If you are using an external receiver (such as a satellite receiver) with the supplied G-LINK cable, complete this step, otherwise jump to step 5 below.

• See

Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or

digital terrestrial receiver

on page 16 for more on using

the supplied G LINK cable.

Getting started

• Select

After pressing

• Select your reception method (

External Receiver 1, 2

ENTER

. (If you have just one external receiver, use

External Receiver 1

and

if you need to.)

ENTER

. You can add further setups in 2

or 3, then press

Terrestrial, Cable

Satellite

• Select your provider (if applicable).

• Select the brand of your external receiver.

• Identify which input your external receiver is connected to.

After completing these steps the recorder will try and communicate with your external receiver and change the channel via the G-LINK cable. If the channel was successfully changed, select

If the channel did not change, select

Yes

to confirm.

. The GUIDE Plus+ system will try other codes assigned to your external receiver. If none of the codes changes the channel successfully, tune your external receiver to the host channel for your country (refer to step

below) and leave it on overnight. The recorder needs to be in standby. It will wake up automatically and download new codes from the host channel. The next day, try this setup process again:

• Press

GUIDE

to display the GUIDE Plus+ setup

menu.

• Press



use

(cursor up) to highlight the Menu bar, then



(cursor right) to reach the Setup area and

select Setup.

• Continue setting up from the start of this step again.

If your external receiver still doesn’t respond to the GLINK controller, please call customer support and report the brand and model of your external receiver.

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