Pioneer DVR-LX70 User Manual

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 filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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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. ÉV ITEZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.

ATTENTION

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ADVARSEL

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VARNING

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VORSICHT

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PRECAUCIÓN

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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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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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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).

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For Taiwan exclusively

aiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

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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Contents

01 Before you start

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Putting the batteries in the remote

control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disc/content format playback

compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . 12

Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . 13

02 Connections

Rear panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using other types of video output . . . . . . 17

Connecting to a cable box or satellite

receiver (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting to a cable box or satellite

receiver (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting to an AV amplifier or

receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . 29

05 Recording

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

About HDD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . 34

Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting the picture quality/

recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . 37

Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Simultaneous recording and playback

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Recording from an external

component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Automatic recording from a satellite

tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playing your recordings on other DVD

players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . . 49

DVD-RW Auto Initialize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

06 Playback

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using the Disc Navigator with recordable

discs and the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the Disc Navigator with

playback-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . 58

The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Displaying and switching subtitles. . . . . 60

Switching DVD and DivX

soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Displaying disc information

on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

07 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder

Playing from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . 64

Recording from a DV camcorder. . . . . . . 64

About DV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

08 Editing

Editing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

The Disc Navigator screen. . . . . . . . . . . . 68

09 Copying and backup

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Using Copy Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Using disc backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

10 Using the Jukebox

Copying music to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Copying files via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Playing music from the Jukebox . . . . . . . 90

Changing the display style of

the Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Copying albums/tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Editing the HDD Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

11 The PhotoViewer

Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Changing the display style of the

PhotoViewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Reloading files from a disc or

USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Importing files to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Selecting multiple files or folders . . . . . . 97

Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW . . . . . . . . . 97

Copying selected files to

a DVD-R/-RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Printing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

12 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Initialize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

13 The Video Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and

external inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Setting the picture quality for disc

playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

14 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . 108

Selecting other languages for

language options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

15 Additional information

Minimum copying times. . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Manual recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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

working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Front panel displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Setting up the remote to control

your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . 134

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Condensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

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

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)

• RF antenna cable

•Power cable

• These operating instructions

Putting the batteries in the remote control

• Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (,) inside the compartment.

Important

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

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

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

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

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

more.

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

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

WARNING

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Using the remote control

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

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

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

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

• 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 Remote Control Mode on page 118.

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

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Before you start

• You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component via the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. See Rear panel connections on page 14 for more 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 DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs.

Model Playable Recordable

DVR-7000

DVR-310 DVR-510H

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

Cannot read the CPRM information will show in the display when you load a disc. However, this will not affect playback.

Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.

Yes

*1,2,3

Readable file system

This recorder can play DVDs recorded under the following file systems UDF 1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.00, UDF 2.01.

* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. Romeo and

Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder.

: ISO 9660*,

Note

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

correctly.

• MP3/WMA/DivX files can be played back when recorded onto a DVD that contains no video titles and uses the UDF 1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.01 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.

HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R

Marks used in this manual

Logos

HDD DVD ( VR) DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD (Video)

*1 *1 *2 *13, 16

DVD+R

DVD+RW DVD-RAM

DVD +RW

DVD

-RAM

Re-recordable/

 *3 *3   *3  *14 

Erasable

Editing of recorded

   *4   *4  *4  *4 

programmes

Recording of Copy-

  *12  *12  *12

once protected material

Playback in other

n/a *5  *6 *7  *6 

players/recorders

Chase play

16:9 and 4:3



   

programme recording

Dual mono/ Bilingual broadcast

 *10, 11

 *11  *11  *11

recording of both audio channels

Notes to table

*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 103). *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 103). *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 48). *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 115).

*6, 15

 *8  *9

*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 103). 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 CD-RW

Video CD

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 CD audio 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, USB

• 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: The recorder can load up to 99 folders/999 files at one time (if there

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

WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) content

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.

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. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called “Titles”. When naming files/titles on a 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). Note that all

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

• 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

video

media files.

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.

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

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 Rental Expired is displayed.

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.

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 Authorization Error is displayed and the content will not play.

• Resetting the recorder (as described in Resetting the recorder on page 136) will not cause you to lose your registration code.

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

• 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 (if there

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

“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.

• 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.

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

1 After the message POWER OFF is shown on the front panel display, wait at least two minutes.

2 Unplug from the wall socket. 3 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.

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).

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

ALL

WMA or MP3 files

DivX files

All of the above

Connections

Chapter 2

Connections

Rear panel connections

ANTENNA

OUT

INPUT 1/AUTO START REC

INPUT 3

3 4 52

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 1

6 7 8 9

1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT Connect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. The signal is passed through

to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to your TV.

2 INPUT 3

Stereo analog audio, video and S-Video inputs for connection to a satellite receiver, set top box, etc.

3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

4HDMI OUT

HDMI output for high quality digital audio and video.

5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

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

6 INPUT 1/AUTO START REC

Stereo analog audio, video and S-Video inputs for connection to a satellite receiver, set top box, etc.

DIGITAL

HDMI OUT

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

AC IN

7OUTPUT1

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

8OUTPUT2

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

9 CONTROL IN

Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer  mark. Connect the CONTROL

OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using a mini-

plug cord.

10 AC IN – Power inlet

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

Connections

Front panel connections

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

Left side:

DV IN

USB

11 12 13

11 DV IN

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

12 USB port (Type B)

USB port for connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer or PC.

13 USB port (Type A)

USB port for connecting a digital camera, keyboard or other USB device.

Right side:

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT 2

L(MONO) R AUDIO

14 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 here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programmes on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR.

Important

• This recorder is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this recorder to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your TV.

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

ANTENNA

INPUT 3

OUT

INPUT 1/AUTO START REC

OUT

From antenna

output

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR

OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO

CONTROL

OUTPUT 1

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

From audio/

video output

To audio/

video input

To audio/

video input

AC IN

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA

To antenna input

1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on this recorder.

2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on this recorder to the antenna input on your VCR.

• If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step.

3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output on your VCR to the antenna input on your TV.

4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to a set of audio/ video inputs on your TV.

Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. It is colour-coded to help you match them up (red/white for the right/left audio connections and yellow for video in/outs). Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

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

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

Connections

Using other types of video output

This recorder has standard (composite), S-Video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-Video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still. The variety of outputs also gives you the flexibility of connecting your particular equipment using the best connection type available.

To component

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT 3

VIDEOAUDIO

OUT

INPUT 1/AUTO START REC

video input

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO

CONTROL

VIDEO

OUTPUT 1

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

To S-Video

input

AC IN

1 Connecting using an S-Video output

S-Video carries the picture as separate colour and luminance (brightness) signals.

There are two S-Video outputs for connection to TVs, monitors, VCRs or other equipment.

• Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect an S-VIDEO OUTPUT (1 or 2) to an S-Video input on your TV, monitor (or other equipment).

2 Connecting using the component video output.

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

See also Component Video Out on page 110 for how to set up the component video output for use with a progressive scancompatible TV.

• Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor (or other equipment).

Connections

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1)

If you are using a cable box or satellite rec ei ve r w it h o nl y a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page.

Using the setup on this page you can:

• Record unscrambled channels by selecting them on this recorder.

• Record scrambled channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite receiver and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 47).

• Watch one channel while recording another.

Important

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

. If many or all

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

INPUT 1/AUTO START REC

INPUT 1/AUTO

START REC

Cable box/ Satellite receiver

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO

CONTROL

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

AC IN

From audio/ video output

To audio/

video input

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA

OUT

To antenna

input

From antenna

output

To antenna

ANTENNA

OUT

input

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied).

This enables you to watch the output from this recorder.

3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Note

1 The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-Video or component video

connections if they’re available.

Connections

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2)

If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup.

Using the setup on this page you can:

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

• Record using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 47).

Important

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

Cable box/ Satellite receiver

INPUT 1/AUTO

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

INPUT 1/AUTO START REC

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

START REC

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 1

CONTROL

OUTPUT 1

From audio/

video output

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

AC IN

To antenna

input

From antenna

output

ANTENNA

IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

To antenna

input

To audio/

video input

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied).

This enables you to watch discs.

3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Note

1 • The setup on this page does not allow you to watch one channel and record another.

• The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-Video or component video

connections if they’re available.

Connections

Connecting to an AV amplifier or 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 the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.

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

See also Audio Out on page 111 for how to set up the digital audio output. (Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amplifier/ receiver.)

Important

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

ANTENNA

IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 1

INPUT 1/AUTO START REC

INPUT 3

To audio/video input

CONTROL

OUTPUT 1

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

To digital

input

AC IN

From video

output

To video

input

To antenna

input

AV amplifier/receiver

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your AV amplifier/receiver.

3 Use an coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack on this recorder to an coaxial digital input on your AV amplifier/receiver.

This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.

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

Note

1 If your AV amplifier/receiver doesn’t have an coaxial digital input, but has a optical type, converter boxes that

convert from coaxial to optical are available at specialist audio dealers.

Connections

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI-equipped1 monitor or display this recorder using an HDMI cable 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 HDMIcompatible display.

ANTENNA

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

OUT

INPUT 1/AUTO START REC

• 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) on

, you can connect it to

To HDMI

input

HDMI-compatible display

HDMI

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 1

(not

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

AC IN

page 116 for more information. Note that the HDMI settings remain in effect until you change them, or connect a new HDMI component.

Important

• An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High-bandwidth 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.

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.

3 We recommend you use an HDMI cable that supports HDMI category 2.

Connections

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.

HDMI Control

By connecting this unit to an HDMI Controlcompatible Pioneer plasma television, AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with an HDMI cable, you can control this unit from the remote control of a connected plasma television, as well as have the connected plasma television automatically change inputs in response to this unit starting playback.

Refer to the operating instructions for your plasma television or AV system for more information about which operations can be carried out by connecting via HDMI cable.

Auto-select function

You can have a connected plasma television or AV system automatically change inputs when playback begins on this unit (including when you have a GUI (such as Disc Navigator) set to display on this unit). Certain connected plasma televisions may have their power turned from off to on when using this function.

Simultaneous power function

You can have this unit turn on automatically when the power for a connected plasma television is turned on. To have this unit’s power turned off when a connected plasma television is turned off, you must change the simultaneous power function of your plasma television.

Unified language function

By receiving language information from a

connected plasma television, you can have this unit’s language settings automatically change to those of the plasma television (language information can be received only when no media is being played back and no recordings are taking place, or when you choose not to display this unit’s GUI displays).

Important

• Depending on the type of plasma television, some HDMI input terminals do not support the HDMI Control function. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your plasma television.

• To use the following functions, set this unit’s HDMI Control to Off (page 117).

– When you use Auto Start Recording (page 47).

– When you want this unit to automatically switch off upon completion of timer recording. (When HDMI Control is set to On, this unit does not automatically switch off if your plasma television is switched on upon completion of timer recording.)

– When using the Video Control function of an external component.

– Child lock settings (page 45).

• HDMI Control may not operate properly if you do not use an HDMI cable that supports the HDMI 1.3 Specification.

• Controls may not function properly in certain situations, such as immediately after you have connect an HDMI cable, turn this unit’s power off or remove the power cable for this unit or the connected component. If you experience any problems, set HDMI Control to On for all connected units, and then display the pictures stored on this unit on your plasma television to improve the situations.

• We cannot guarantee this unit will work with HDMI Control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer.

Connections

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

HDD/DVD

DivX

COPY HDMI

STANDBY/ON

DV IN

USB

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

(Rear panel)

1 2

To audio/

video input

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.

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.

• 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 jack on the front panel.

OPEN/CLOSE

ONE TOUCH

STOP REC

COPY

INPUT

REC MODE

SELECT

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

(Front panel)

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L(MONO)RAUDIO

INPUT 2

From audio/

video output

REC

Connecting a DV camcorder

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

Important

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

HDD/DVD

DivX

COPY HDMI

STANDBY/ON

DV IN

USB

DV IN

From DV output

OPEN/CLOSE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L(MONO)RAUDIO

INPUT 2

ONE TOUCH

STOP REC

COPY

INPUT

REC MODE

SELECT

REC

DV camcorder

• 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.

Connecting a USB device

Using the USB ports on the front of the recorder you can connect USB devices such as digital cameras, printers, keyboards and PCs. Please also see the instructions that came with the device you want to connect before using.

USB

PictBridge-compatible

Printer

USB

(Type B)

HDD/DVD

DivX

COPY HDMI

STANDBY/ON

DV IN

USB

(Type A)

USB

Keyboard

OPEN/CLOSE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L(MONO)RAUDIO

INPUT 2

ONE TOUCH

STOP REC

COPY

INPUT

REC MODE

SELECT

Digital Camera

REC

Connections

Important

• Some USB devices may not work with this recorder.

• When connecting a PC to this unit, make sure the power is turned off on both the PC and this unit when you connect them via USB.

• We recommend connecting USB devices when this recorder is switched off (in standby).

JPEG file storage devices

• Digital still camera

• Memory card reader (any type of memory card)

•USB memory

The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be FAT-compatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it.

The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) can be used to transfer up to a maximum of 4000 files.

WMA/MP3 file storage devices

• Memory card reader (any type of memory card)

•USB memory

• PC (Use Connect PC function)

The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be FAT-compatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it.

Note that although multi-slot card readers can be used, the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted. To read another card, remove all the cards and insert the card to be read again.

Using a USB hub

• Use a hub compatible with USB 1.1 and/ or 2.0.

• Use an independently powered hub (bus powered hubs may not work reliably).

• In the event of unreliable operation with the hub, we recommend plugging the device directly into the recorder’s USB port.

• Operation may become unreliable if too many devices are connected to the hub. In this case, try unplugging some devices.

• If the power delivered through a hub is insufficient for the devices connected, communication can become unreliable. In this case, disconnect one or more devices then perform a USB restart. (See Restart USB Device on page 118.)

Using a USB printer

• Use a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Using a USB keyboard

• Do not use a PS/2 keyboard connected using a PS/2-USB adapter.

Using a PC

• Note that you can connect a PC to this device via USB to copy WMA and MP3 files. For more information, see Connect PC on page 88. To use Connect PC with this device, your PC must run either the Windows XP Home Edition (SP2), Windows XP Professional (SP2) or Windows Vista Home Premium operating system and be able to run Windows Media Player 11. Even if your PC can run Windows Media Player 11, we cannot guarantee that it will function properly with this device. For more details see the ‘Help’ section of Windows Media Player 11.

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

USB

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.

3COPY 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.

7HDMI indicator

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

8 Front panel display and IR remote sensor

See Display on page 26 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

VIDEO

INPUT 2

ONE TOUCH

STOP REC

COPY

INPUT

SELECT

REC MODE

L(MONO)RAUDIO

REC

12109 10 11

11 

Press to start or restart playback.



Press to stop playback.

F 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 3 5 61

89 7

1 

Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.

2 

Lights when copying.

3 

Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused.

4PM

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

5 (page 38)

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 111)

Taiwan and Philippines model:

Indicates which channels are recorded when dual mono is selected.

Other:

Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded.

(page 110) Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan (except in some cases when a component is connected using HDMI).

SAP (page 35) (Taiwan and Philippines model only)

Lights when the currently selected TV channel has a Secondary Audio

Programme channel.

6 Recording quality indicators (page 36)

Lights when the recording mode is set to

XP (best quality).

Lights when the recording mode is set to

SP (standard play).

LP/SLP

Lights when the recording mode is set to

LP (long play) or SLP (super-long play).

EP/SEP

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

Lights when the recording mode is set to

MN (manual recording level) mode.

7 Character display

8R/RW

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

9AUTO

Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set, and during Auto Start Recording.

10 PL (page 68)

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

2 3 (page 118) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1).

Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.

Controls and displays

Remote control

1 2

STANDBY/ON

ONE TOUCH

10 11

HDD DVD

GHI JKL MNO

PQRS TUV WXYZ

-CODE

AUDIO

DISC NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

HOME MENU

REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN

PAUSE STOP CM

REC

INPUT SELECT

CASE

SELECTION

STOP REC

HDD/DVD RECORDER

1 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 79) 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 132) and when setting the remote control mode (page 118).

3  STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

4  OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

5 HDD

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

OPEN/CLOSE

COPY

INPUT

ABC

DEF

SELECT

CLEAR

SUBTITLE ANGLE PLAY MODE

ENTER

RETURN

HELP

DISPLAY

OK BACK SKIP

NEXT STEP/SLOW

REC MODE TIMER REC

TVCONTROL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

6DVD

Press to select the DVD for recording or playback.

7 INPUT SELECT (page 46) Press to change the input to use for recording.

8 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 the + button to enter non-alphanumeric characters and symbols.

Use CLEAR to clear an entry and start again.

9CH+/– (page 35) Press to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

10 G-Code™ (page 40) Press then use the number buttons to enter a G-Code programming number for timer recording.

G-Code is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

11 DVD playback functions

AUDIO (page 35, 61)

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

SUBTITLE (page 60) Press to display/change the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

ANGLE (page 62) Press to switch camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes.

12 PLAY MODE (page 58)

Press to display the Play Mo de m en u (f or features such as search, repeat and programme play).

Controls and displays

13 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 55, 68)/ TOP MENU (page 52)

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

14 MENU (page 52) Press to display the disc menu if a DVDVideo disc is loaded.

15 /// and ENTER

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press ENTER to 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 HELP

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

19 DISPLAY (page 62) Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

20 Playback controls (page 51)

 REV SCAN  FWD SCAN

(page 57) 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 video playing.

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward through the video playing.

 PREV  NEXT

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

  STEP/SLOW (page 57) During playback, press to start slowmotion playback; while paused, press to show the previous or next video frame.

21 Recording controls (page 37)

 REC

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

F STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

REC MODE (page 36) Press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality).

TIMER REC (page 38) Press to start setting a timer recording.

22 TV CONTROL (page 132) After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

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

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

Important

• Some of the Setup Navigator on-screen displays (OSDs) in this section vary slightly depending on the country or region of purchase.

• Unless otherwise stated, the OSDs shown in this manual are for the Taiwan and Philippines model.

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

STANDBY/ON

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2 Switch on the recorder.

When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen (If the Setup Navigator doesn’t appear, you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu; see page 108).

ENTER

3 Choose a language (then press ENTER).

Language

English

Español

Italiano

Português

ENTER

4 Start the Setup Navigator.

Setting

Complete this setup before you

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start using your recorder.

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Start

Cancel

Navigator

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

• If you don’t want to use the Setup

Navigator, press  to select Cancel, then press ENTER to exit the Setup Navigator.

ENTER

5 Select an option then press ENTER.

Taiwan and Philippines model:

Setting

Auto Channel Setting

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English

Antenna

Cable

Navigator

Do not Set

Navigator

Other:

Setting

Auto Channel Setting

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English

Auto Scan

Do not Set

• Select Do not set if you want to skip channel setup (because they have already been set up, for example).

• You can go back to the previous screen in the Setup Navigator by pressing RETURN.

ENTER

• Select your country.

Setting

Country Selection

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Country

Singapore

Getting started

• Auto-tuning channels

The Auto Scan option automatically scans and sets the channel presets.

Tuning

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Cancel

ENTER

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

manually.

Setting

Clock Setting

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Auto

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Auto

Manual

• Auto clock setting

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

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

Setting

Auto Clock Setting

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Date

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Time

Navigator

Clock Set CH

–– / –– / ––––

–– : –– AM

Start

The recorder takes a short while to set the time. After you see that it’s set, select Next to proceed.

Setting

Auto Clock Setting

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Date

Time

Clock Set CH

1 / 01 / 2007 MON

12 : 00 AM

Start

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Navigator

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

Manual.

• Manual clock setting

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

Use the / buttons to set your time zone.

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

Setting

Manual Clock Setting

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Time Zone

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Navigator

D.S.T

Navigator

Singapore

Off

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Press  then use the / buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ for daylight saving/summer time, then press ENTER.

Select On if you are currently using daylight saving/summer time.

Setting

Manual Clock Setting

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Time Zone

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Navigator

D.S.T

Navigator

Singapore

1/2

Set the date and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings.

Taiwan and Philippines model: The date is in month/day/year format.

Other: The date is in day/month/year format.

Setting

Manual Clock Setting

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Date

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Time

Navigator

Time Zone

D.S.T

1/ /01

12 : 00 AM

Singapore

2/2

2007 MON

•Use the / buttons to change the value in the highlighted field.

•Use the / buttons to move from one field to another.

• Press ENTER to finish setting the time.

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