Pioneer RCS-656HX User Manual

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RCS-656HX

SX-SW505HX S-ST606 DVR-545HX-S

Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer

Speaker System

DVD Recorder

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Operating Instructions

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

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

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

CAUTION:

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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WARNING

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

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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)

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).

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.

top and rear of the unit

Location:

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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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WARNING

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

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If 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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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).

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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VENTILATION CAUTION (Receiver subwoofer)

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 5 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5 cm at each side).

VENTILATION CAUTION (DVD Recorder)

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 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.

5 cm

10 cm

Receiver subwoofer DVD Recorder

10 cm

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

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

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

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

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Section One

Chapter 1

Contents

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Section One

01 Contents............................................................

What’s in the box.......................................................... 4

02 Speaker Setup Guide .......................................

Safety precautions when setting up.............................. 5

Home theater sound setup ...........................................5

Wall mounting the center speaker................................ 7

Before mounting ........................................................7

Additional notes on speaker placement........................ 7

03 Connecting up ..................................................

Basic connections........................................................8

Using this system for TV audio.................................... 11

04 Remote control...............................................

Using the remote control............................................14

Putting the batteries in the remote control .................15

05 Before you start .............................................

Switching on .............................................................. 16

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following items are all supplied.

Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW505HX) box:

• Remote control (page 12)

• AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm operation) x2 (page 15)

• Display unit (page 20)

• Power cord (page 10)

• AM loop antenna (page 8)

• FM wire antenna (page 8)

• Control cable (page 8)

• Display cable (page 8)

• Coaxial cable (page 8)

• Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) (page 21)

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Setting up................................................................... 16

Basic operation ..........................................................17

Watching a DVD ...................................................... 17

Listening to a CD...................................................... 17

Watching a title recorded on the HDD .....................17

Listening to the radio ............................................... 17

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Section Two

Operating instructions for the Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer and

Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Section Three

Operating instructions for the DVD

Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DVD recorder (DVR–545HX-S) box:

• Remote control

• AA/R6 dry cell batteries x2

• Audio / video cable (red/white/yellow) (page 11)

• G-LINK™ cable (page 49)

• RF antenna cable x2 (1.5 m and 30 cm) (page 11)

• Power cord (page 11)

• Operating instructions

• Warranty card

Speakers (S–ST606) box:

• Speakers (front x2, surround x2, center x1) (page 10)

• Speaker cables x5 (page 9)

• Non-skid pads (large) x4 (page 5)

• Non-skid pads (large) x16 (page 5)

• Non-skid pads (small) x4 (page 5)

• Speaker stand bases x4 (page 5)

• Screws (for bases) x12 (page 5)

Speaker Setup Guide

Chapter 2

Speaker Setup Guide

1 Attach the speaker stand bases to the stems

Safety precautions when setting up

When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers.

Home theater sound setup

• This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.

using the screws provided.

Once you have aligned the stem and base, secure with the small screws at the points shown below. Note that the speaker should face in the direction of the base of the isosceles triangle (outlined below).

Rear

Front

left

Surround

left

Center

Listening position

Receiver subwoofer

Front right

Surround

right

Front

2 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of the center speaker. The large non-skid pads are for the front and surround speakers, and the receiver subwoofer (as shown).

Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base (flat surface) of each speaker.

Speaker Setup Guide

Non-skid pads (small) x 4

Non-skid pads (large) x 16

Non-skid pads (large) x 4

Front and Surround speakers

3 Secure each of the front and surround speakers using the metal catch provided.

Screw two picture hooks or similar into the wall behind the speaker. Pass a chain or cord around the hooks and through the metal catch so that the speaker is stabilized (make sure to test that it supports the weight of the speaker).

After installing, make sure the speaker is securely fixed.

Center speaker

Receiver subwoofer

Chain or cord

Caution

• The metal catch is not a mounting fixture, and the speaker should not be hung directly from the wall using this catch. Always use a chain or cord when stabilizing the speaker.

• Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any losses or damage resulting from improper assembly, installation, insufficient strength of the installation materials, misuse, or natural disasters.

4 Connect the speaker system.

Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly. After connecting everything, place the speakers as shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound.

After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup (page 21) to complete your surround sound setup.

Metal catch

Speaker Setup Guide

Wall mounting the center speaker

The center speaker has a mounting hole which can be used to mount the speaker on the wall.

Before mounting

• Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker falling. Make sure that the wall you intend to mount the speakers on is strong enough to support them. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls.

• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws suitable for the wall material and support the weight of the speaker.

Caution

• If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the wall, consult a professional for advice.

• Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation

5 mm

10 mm

5 mm to 7 mm

Additional notes on speaker placement

• Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV.

• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

Precautions:

• When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes, endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.

• The front (L/R), center and surround (L/R) speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the installation location, color distortion may occur if the speaker is installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this happens, turn the power switch of the television set OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min to 30 min. If the problem persists, place the speaker system away from the television set.

• The receiver subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as floppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close to the receiver subwoofer.

• Do not attach the front, surround speakers and receiver subwoofer to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.

• For safety, make sure that there is no exposed bare speaker wire outside of the speaker terminals.

• Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.

• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied to this system.

Connecting up

Chapter 3

Connecting up

Basic connections

Important

• When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket.

Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW505HX)

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Display unit

ANTENNA

CONTROL IN

MCACC

SETUP MIC

FM UNBALAMLOOP ANTENNA

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT

CONTROL

OUT

AC IN

SPEAKERS

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

a b

DVD/DVR 1 (COAXIAL)

75Ω

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR 2

DIGITAL

ANALOG

(OPTICAL)

Coaxial cable Control cable

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

Display cable

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VIDEO

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

COMMON INTERFACE

DVD Recorder

(DVR-545HX-S)

Note

• When using the display unit in a wall-mounted location, take full precautions to prevent the unit from accidentally falling.

• Screws and other fixtures for use in wall mounting are not included.

WARNING

• Pioneer bears no responsibility for accidents resulting from faulty assembly or installation, insufficient mounting strength of walls, mounting fixtures (or other building fixtures), misuse or natural disasters.

Connecting up

1 Connect the DVD recorder to the receiver subwoofer.

a. Plug the control cable into the CONTROL OUT jack

on the rear of the receiver subwoofer. Plug the other end of the cable into the CONTROL IN

jack on the rear of the DVD recorder.

b. Plug the coaxial cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO

INPUT (DVD/DVR 1) jack on the rear of the receiver subwoofer.

Plug the other end of the cable into the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack on the rear of the DVD recorder.

Note that unless the control cable is connected,

you can’t use the remote control with the DVD recorder.

2 Connect the display unit to the receiver subwoofer.

Plug the L-shaped end of the display cable into the connector on the rear of the display unit, then plug the other end of the display cable into SYSTEM CONNECTOR

jack on the receiver subwoofer.

3 Assemble the AM loop antenna.

a b c

a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the arrow.

b. Clip the loop onto the stand. c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface, perform

step b after first securing the stand with screws. It is recommended that you determine the reception

strength before securing the stand with the screws.

4 Connect the AM and FM antennas

a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna to each AM

antenna terminal

For each terminal, press down on the tab to open; insert the wire, then release to secure.

b. Push the FM antenna

FM antenna socket.

5 Connect each speaker.

• Each speaker cable has a color-coded connector at one end and two wires at the other end.

• Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.

• Connect the wires to the speaker. Match the colored wired with the color-coded label (model label), then insert the colored wire into the red (+) side and the other wire into the black (–) side.

plug onto the center pin of the

Color-coded wire (Connect to speaker)

Color-coded connector (Connect to rear panel)

Note

1• Keep antenna cables away from other cables, the display unit, receiver subwoofer and DVD recorder.

• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see Improving poor FM reception and Improving poor AM sound on page 26 or Connecting external antennas on page 30.

2• Don’t let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances.

• The signal earth () is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.

• If radio reception is poor, you may be able improve it by re-inserting each antenna wire into the opposite terminal.

• For best reception, do not untwist the AM loop antenna wires or wrap them around the loop antenna.

3 To ensure optimum reception, make sure the FM antenna is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.

Connecting up

Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW505HX)

ANTENNA

CONTROL IN

MCACC

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH

DISPLAY UNIT

SETUP MIC

CONTROL

SPEAKERS

6 5

OUT

SURROUND

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

AC IN

FM UNBALAMLOOP ANTENNA75Ω

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

ANALOG

DVD/DVR 2

DVD/DVR 1

(OPTICAL)

FRONT

To AC outlet

• Connect the other end to the color-coded speaker terminals on the rear of the receiver subwoofer. Make sure to insert completely.

The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker plug should face up or down depending on whether it’s being plugged into one of the upper or lower speaker terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.

Upper terminal Lower terminal

Surround right

(Gray)

Surround left

(Blue)

Listening position

Center (Green)

Front right

(Red)

Front left

(White)

Speaker system (S-ST606)

6 Connect the subwoofer cable.

• Just below the subwoofer speaker, to the left of center, you should see the subwoofer connecting cable. Plug this into the SUBWOOFER SPEAKER terminal.

Caution

• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied to this system.

• Do not connect the supplied speakers to any amplifier other than the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplifier may result in malfunction or fire.

Connecting up

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow)

DVD Recorder (DVR-545HX-S)

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AC IN

To AC outlet

7 Connect the DVD recorder to your TV.

• 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.

• 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 the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

• See Connecting a TV antenna on page 47 to connect the antenna.

8 Connect the power cord.

• Connect the power cords to AC inlets on the receiver subwoofer and DVD recorder. Connect the power cords to a wall socket.

ANTENNA IN

RF antenna cable

ANTENNA OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

RF antenna cable

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

OUT

ANTENNA

(DIGITAL) IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

G-LINK

ANTENNA

INPUT3

HDMI OUT

COMMON INTERFACE

RF antenna cable

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

Using this system for TV audio

If your TV has a stereo audio output you can connect it to this system and enjoy surround TV sound.

AUDIO INPUT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

FRONT

DIGITAL

ANALOG

DVD/DVR 2

DVD/DVR 1

OPTICAL

CONTROL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

OUT

SUB WOOFER

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT

CENTER

AC IN

1 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on your TV to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT jacks on the receiver subwoofer.

Use the red/white stereo audio cable (not supplied) for this connection. Make sure you match the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

• You can use the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT jacks for any analog source you want, such as a tape deck, etc.

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Note

1 Other types of video connection are possible. See page 48 to page 50 for more on this. 2• Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this system.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than connecting to this system.

Remote control

Chapter 4

Remote control

RECORDER

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HDD/DVD

FM/AM

PAUS E PLAY STO P



STOP REC

REC

TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

BACK

PAUS E

LIVE TV

CHANNEL

Note

1 If the recorder is set to remote mode 2 or 3, the receiver subwoofer’s audio input will not be switched. See also Remote Control Mode on

page 138.

–



AUDIO

SUBTITLE ANGLE

/ /



SET UP

123

/ST

–

456

MCACC

SURROUND

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP



INPUT

CHANNEL

MAIN SUB

AUDIO IN

HELP



HOME MENU

ENTER

VOLUME



TIMER REC REC MODE



/TUNE

ENTER

/ST

/TUNE

–

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

CLEAR

VOLUME

––

TEXT A.TV/D.TV

TV CONTROL

OPEN

RECEIVER



SOUND

RETRIEVER

INFO

GUIDE

CM SKIP

RETURN

/ EXIT

PLAY MODE

ONE TOUCH COPY

JUKE BOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

8 10 11

14 16

18 20

21 23 24 25 26 28

Important

• Functions printed in green on the remote control are accessed by switching the MAIN/SUB switch to SUB.

1  RECORDER

Press to switch the recorder on or into standby.

2  RECEIVER

Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on or into standby.

3 Input select buttons

HDD/DVD (page 82)

Press to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for recording or playback. The receiver subwoofer’s

audio input is also switched to DVD/DVR1. FM/AM (page 26)

Press to select the built-in radio tuner. AUDIO IN (page 30)

Press repeatedly to select one of the receiver subwoofer’s audio inputs (DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2,

DIGITAL or ANALOG).

4 SOUND RETRIEVER

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 24).

5 Playback controls (page 88)

 PAUSE

Press to pause playback or recording.

 PLAY

Press to start playback.

 STOP

Press to stop playback.

6 Recording controls (page 82)

 REC

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

When the red action button is visible in a GUIDE Plus+™ screen, use for One-Button-Record.

 STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

7 INFO

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

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

Remote control

8 HELP

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

9 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 91,

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

10 GUIDE

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

11 HOME MENU

Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can navigate many functions of the system.

12 /// (cursor buttons) and ENTER

Use to navigate all DVD recorder on-screen displays. Press ENTER to select the currently highlighted option.

While watching D.TV press ENTER to display the Channel List screen.

CM BACK (commercial back)

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

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

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

13 PAUSE LIVE TV (page 83) Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.

14 RETURN/EXIT

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

Also press to exit the MHEG application.

15  PREV / NEXT 

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

When GUIDE Plus+™ is displayed, use to display the previous/next page.

CHANNEL +/– (page 80) Press to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

16 VOLUME +/–

Use to adjust the volume.

17 Colour buttons

(RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE)

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

AUDIO (page 81, 96) Press to change the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

101

) / TOP MENU

(page 89)

SUBTITLE (page 95) Press to display/change the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

ANGLE (page 96) Press to switch camera angles on discs with multiangle scenes.

PLAY MODE (page 93) Press to change the play mode (search, repeat, program play, etc.).

18 TIMER REC (page 63) Press to set a timer recording from the GUIDE Plus+™ system.

19  /  (page 93)

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

/, / (page 93) While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed.

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

When GUIDE Plus+™ is displayed, use to display the previous/next day.

20 REC MODE (page 82) Press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality).

21 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 110) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.

22 Number buttons

Use the number buttons for track/chapter/title selection; channel selection, and so on.

/// (cursor buttons) and ENTER

Use to control receiver functions.

SETUP

Use to access the menu system for surround sound setup, tuner settings and so on (page 21, 26, 27, 28,

33).

SR+

Use to setup the SR+ features and to select the SR+ mode (page 32).

MCACC

Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 21).

TEST TONE

Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 29).

SURROUND

Use to select a Surround mode (page 23).

SLEEP

Press to set the sleep timer (page 33).

Remote control

ADVANCED

Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode (page 24).

SOUND (page 25) Press to access the sound menu, from which you can adjust bass and treble, etc.

CLEAR

Press to clear an entry and start again.

23 MENU (page 89) Press to display the disc menu if a DVD-Video, finalized DVD-R/-RW or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded.

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

24 VIDEO IN (page 85) Press to change the DVD recorder input for recording and playback.

25 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 system’s tuner (or an external input).

26 JUKEBOX (page 116) Press to display the Jukebox screen of the DVD recorder, from where you can copy music to the HDD for playback.

27 TV CONTROL (page 140)

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

TEXT

Starts the MHEG application display, if available, while watching a digital channel (UK only).

A.TV/D.TV

Switches between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The A.TV and D.TV indicators on the front panel show which is selected.

28 DISPLAY (page 97)

Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

RDS DISP

Changes RDS displays (page 27).

MAIN/SUB

Change from MAIN to SUB to access the green functions/commands on the remote.

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 138.

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

7 m

Remote control

Putting the batteries in the remote control

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

2 Insert two AA/R6 batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (,) inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Caution

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 battery 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.

WARNING

• 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.

Before you start

Chapter 5

Before you start

Switching on

The DVD recorder and receiver subwoofer have separate power switches. The power switch for the receiver subwoofer is located on the display unit.

Remote Control

RECORDER

RECEIVER



SOUND

AUDIO IN

HDD/DVD

FM/AM

RETRIEVER

PAUSE PLAY STOP



STOP REC

INFO

HELP

REC



TOP MENU

HOME MENU

DISC

GUIDE

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

PAUSE LIVE TV

CHANNEL

–





AUDIO

SUBTITLE ANGLE

/ /

TIMER REC REC MODE





/TUNE

SET UP

123

ENTER

/ST–/ST

456

/TUNE

–

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

MCACC

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

CLEAR

SLEEP



VOLUME

CHANNEL

INPUT

––

TEXT A.TV/D.TV

TV CONTROL

MAIN SUB

CM SKIP

RETURN

/EXIT

VOLUME

PLAY MODE

ONE TOUCH COPY

Display unit

JUKE BOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

STANDBY/ON

– VOLUME + AUDIO INPUT SURROUND

DVD Recorder (DVR-545HX-S)

 OPEN/CLOSE

USB

HDD/DVD

COPYHDMIPLTVDivXD.TVA.TV

S-VIDEO

INPUT 2

VIDEO L(MONO) R

DV IN



AUDIO



–

ONE TOUCH

INPUT

COPY

SELECT

A.TV/D.TVHELP



 REC

PAUSE

LIVE TV

BACK

SURROUND

 STANDBY/ON

The table below shows what needs to be switched on for various system functions:

Function

Display unit

DVD playback On On

CD playback On On

HDD playback On On

Radio On Off

Timer recording Off On

DVD recorder

Setting up

After connecting and installing the DVD recorder and receiver subwoofer, complete the steps below to set the system up for use.

DVD recorder

• Set the date and time, TV channel tuning and the type of TV in the Setup Navigator (page 56).

Receiver subwoofer

• Switch off the display demo mode (page 21).

• Complete the Auto MCACC setup to optimize the surround sound (page 21).

Before you start

Basic operation

This manual is split into to parts, one covering using the receiver subwoofer, the other using the DVD recorder. Below are some common operations and where to find them explained in this manual.

Watching a DVD

Remember that when using the remote to control the DVD recorder, you should point the remote towards the display unit, not the recorder itself.

RECORDER



HDD/DVD

PAUS E PLAY STOP



REC



TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

BACK

PAUSE

LIVE TV



AUDIO

/ /



SET UP SR

1 Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer). 2 Switch on the DVD recorder. 3 Switch on your TV.

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

4 Press HDD/DVD. 5 Press  OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD recorder to

open the disc tray. 6 Load a disc.

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

AUDIO IN

FM/AM

STOP REC

HELP



HOME MENU

CHANNEL

ENTER

CHANNEL

–

NEXT VOLUME



SUBTITLE ANGLE

TIMER REC REC MODE



/TUNE+

RECEIVER

SOUND

RETRIEVER

INFO

GUIDE

CM SKIP

RETURN

PLAY MODE

ONE TOUCH COPY

7 Press  (play) to start playback.

Press to stop playback.



You can resume playback from the same point by pressing . (Press  again to cancel the resume function.)

Pauses playback, or restarts playback



when paused.

Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly





to increase the scanning speed.

See Basic playback on page 88 for more on playing discs.

8 Adjust the volume. 9 Adjust the sound using the surround effects.

See Listening to your system on page 23 for details.

Listening to a CD

1 Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer). 2 Switch on the DVD recorder. 3 Press HDD/DVD. 4 Load a CD and start playback (page 90). 5 Adjust the volume. 6 Adjust the sound using the surround effects

(page 23).

Watching a title recorded on the HDD

1 Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer). 2 Switch on the DVD recorder. 3 Switch on your TV. 4 Press HDD/DVD. 5 Start playback of the HDD title (page 89). 6 Adjust the volume. 7 Adjust the sound using the surround effects

(page 23).

Listening to the radio

1 Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer). 2 Tune to a station (page 26). 3 Adjust the volume. 4 Adjust the sound using the surround effects

(page 23).

SX-SW505H

S-ST606

Section Two

Contents

01 Controls and displays

Display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

02 Getting started

System demo setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround

sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

03 Listening to your system

Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using Advanced Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Sound Retriever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . 25

Enhancing dialogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Boosting the bass level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

04 Listening to the radio

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Improving poor FM reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Improving poor AM sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing the noise cut mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Memorizing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

05 Surround sound settings

Using the Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Channel level setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Speaker distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Dual mono setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone . . . 29

06 Other connections

Connecting auxiliary components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting an analog audio component. . . . . . . . 30

Listening to an external audio source . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display . . . . . 31

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . . . . . . . 31

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

07 Additional information

Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

DTS CD setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting the sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Controls and displays

Chapter 1

Controls and displays

Display unit

STANDBY/ON

1 4 652 3

1  STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the system on/into standby.

2 Front panel display

See below for details.

3 VOLUME buttons

Use to adjust the volume.

Display

2 3

SOUND

DTS SURR.

2D 2PL

789

DTS

Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 23).

2 SURR.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes is selected (page 24).

3 SOUND

Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 24).

4 Tuner indicators

– Lights when a broadcast is being received.

– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being

received in auto stereo mode.

– Lights when FM mono reception is selected.

– Lights when in one of the RDS display or search

modes.

– VOLUME + AUDIO INPUT SURROUND

4 AUDIO INPUT (page 30) Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs (DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2, DIGITAL or ANALOG).

5 SURROUND

Use to select a Surround mode (page 23). 6 IR remote sensor (page 14)

kHz MHz

5 kHz / MHz

Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character display (kHz for AM, MHz for FM).

6 Character display

Lights when sleep timer is active (page 33).

82 PL II

Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 23).

92 D

Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source

5 4

(page 23)

Getting started

MCACC

SURROUND

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP

INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME DISPLAY

CLEAR

JUKE BOX

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

ONE TOUCH COPY

/TUNE

/ /

TIMER REC REC MODE



/TUNE

–

/ST–/ST



123

456



Chapter 2

Getting started

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB.

System demo setting

Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this starts when you plug in for the first time).

SURROUND

AUDIO

SUBTITLE ANGLE

PLAY MODE

/ /

TIMER REC REC MODE





SETUP

MCACC

/TUNE+

123

ENTER

/ST– /ST+

456

/TUNE–

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

789

ONE TOUCH COPY

1 Switch the system into standby. 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the / buttons to select DEMO from the

menu, then press ENTER. 4 Use the / buttons to select a setting, then

press ENTER.

Select from:

• DEMO ON – Switches the demo display on.

• DEMO OFF – Switches the demo display off and the system into standby.

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP



INPUT

CHANNEL

––

MAIN SUB

CLEAR

JUKE BOX

VOLUME DISPLAY

RDS DISP

AXD7442

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound

The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, and testing for channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided, the system uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic Calibration

EQ) for your particular room.

Important

• The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup are loud; however, do not turn the volume down during setup as this may result in a sub-optimal setup.

• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the MCACC setup.

RECORDER

HDD/DVD

TOP MENU

RECEIVER



SOUND

AUDIO IN

FM/AM

RETRIEVER

PAUSE PLAY STOP



REC

STOP REC

INFOHELP



1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the rear panel.

MCACC

SETUP MIC

CONTROL

SPEAKERS

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

OUT

SURROUND

SUB WOOFER

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT

CENTER

FRONT

AC IN

CONTROL IN

MCACC

SETUP MIC

ANTENNA

FM UNBALAMLOOP ANTENNA

75Ω

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR 1

DVD/DVR 2

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

SLEEP

CLEAR

JUKE BOX



INPUT

CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

RDS DISP

AXD7442

MAIN SUB

DIGITAL

ANALOG

(OPTICAL)

Note

1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).

Getting started

2 Place the microphone at your normal listening position.

Place it about ear height, and make sure it is level by using a table or chair.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

If the receiver subwoofer is off, press  RECEIVER

to turn the power on. 4 Press MCACC.

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC. The volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones.

• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished, press MCACC. The unit will continue to use the previous settings.

• If the ambient noise level is too high, NOISY blinks in the display for five seconds. To exit and check the

noise levels

, press MCACC, or to try again, press

ENTER when RETRY shows in the display.

• If you see an ERR MIC or ERR SP message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press ENTER

when you see RETRY

When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, COMPLETE

shows in the display, and

Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.

Note

1• If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speak-

ers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV during Auto MCACC setup.

2 If this doesn’t work, press MCACC, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the ERR message, then try the Auto MCACC setup

again.

3 If COMPLETE doesn’t appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again. 4 See Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 25 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.

Listening to your system

MCACC

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

/TUNE

MCACC

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

/TUNE

Chapter 3

Listening to your system

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB.

Auto listening mode

The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered: the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material.

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP



INPUT

CHANNEL

––

MAIN SUB

CLEAR

JUKE BOX

VOLUME DISPLAY

RDS DISP

AXD7442

SURROUND

• Press SURROUND to select the AUTO listening mode.

If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D or DTS indicator lights.

• You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode.

Listening in surround sound

You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP



INPUT

CHANNEL

––

MAIN SUB

CLEAR

JUKE BOX

VOLUME DISPLAY

RDS DISP

AXD7442

SURROUND

• Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode.

• You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode.

The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source that’s playing.

If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D or DTS indicator lights.

• AUTO – Auto listening mode (see above)

• DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1 channel surround sound for use with any two-channel source

• MOVIE (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) – 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources, for use with any two-channel source

• MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) – 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources, for use with any two-channel source; see Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings below

• STEREO – See Listening in stereo on page 24

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings

When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.





SET UP

SR+

/TUNE+

123

ENTER

/ST– /ST+

456

/TUNE–

MCACC

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP CLEAR

ONE TOUCH COPY

JUKE BOX



INPUT

MAIN SUB

CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

RDS DISP

AXD7442

1 With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active, press SOUND.

2 Use / to select C WIDTH, DIMEN. or PANORAMA then press ENTER.

• C WIDTH (Center Width) – Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).

• DIMEN. (Dimension) – Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).

• PANORAMA – Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

3 Use / to adjust the setting then press ENTER to confirm.

Listening to your system

Using Advanced Surround

The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects.

SURROUND

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP

CLEAR

JUKE BOX



INPUT

CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

RDS DISP

MAIN SUB

• Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced Surround mode.

AXD7442

Press repeatedly to select:

• ADVMOVIE – Suitable for movies

• ADVMUSIC – Suitable for music

• EXPANDED – Wide sound field

• TV SURR. – Surround sound for mono or stereo TV broadcasts

• SPORTS – Suitable for sports programming

• GAME – Suitable for TV game units

• VIRTUAL – A virtual surround effect using just the subwoofer and front speakers.

• 5 STEREO – Powerful surround sound for stereo music sources

• FRTMOVIE / FRTMUSIC / EXTPOWER – These modes cannot be used.

Listening in stereo

You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel—in stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer.

• Press SURROUND repeatedly until STEREO shows in the display.

• You can also use the SURROUND button on the display unit to change the listening mode.

SURROUND

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP



INPUT

CHANNEL

––

MAIN SUB

CLEAR

JUKE BOX

VOLUME DISPLAY

RDS DISP

AXD7442

Using the Sound Retriever

When audio data is removed during the MP3 or WMA compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

Tip

• This feature is effective when used together with the Jukebox function of the DVD recorder.

RECORDER



HDD/DVD

PAUSE PLAY STOP

• While listening to a stereo source, press SOUND RETRIEVER.

Press repeatedly to switch between:

• RTRV ON — Switches the Sound Retriever on.

• RTRV OFF — Switches the Sound Retriever off.

FM/AM

AUDIO IN

RECEIVER

SOUND

RETRIEVER

Listening to your system

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration EQ set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 21.

/ /

TIMER REC REC MODE





SET UP

MCACC

SURROUND

SLEEP

INPUT

1 Press SOUND. 2 Use the / buttons to select MCACC EQ then

press ENTER. 3 Use the / buttons to switch EQ ON or EQ OFF

then press ENTER to confirm.

• On the EQ OFF setting, equalization is set to off and speaker settings (channel delay and channel level) remains as it is set.

• Acoustic Calibration EQ is set to on automatically

123

ENTER

456

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

CLEAR



CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

MAIN SUB

ONE TOUCH COPY

JUKE BOX

RDS DISP

AXD7442

Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes

The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source.

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.

1 Press SOUND. 2 Use the / buttons to select TONE then press

ENTER. 3

then press ENTER to confirm.

• To cancel the Quiet or Midnight listening modes,

Adjusting the bass and treble

Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone.

1 Press SOUND. 2 Use the / buttons to select TONE then press

ENTER. 3 Use the / buttons to select BASS/TRE then

press ENTER.

• Selecting BASS/TRE cancels the Quiet and Midnight

after Auto MCACC setup is used.

4 Use the / buttons to select BASS or TREBLE; use the / buttons to adjust the sound then press

Enhancing dialogue

ENTER to confirm.

The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialogue stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie sound track.

1 Press SOUND. 2 Use the / buttons to select DIALOGUE then

press ENTER. 3 Use the / buttons to select the amount

dialogue enhancement then press ENTER to confirm. Select between OFF, MID or MAX.

Boosting the bass level

There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source.

1 Press SOUND. 2 Use the / buttons to select BASSMODE then

press ENTER. 3 Use the / buttons to select the sound then

press ENTER to confirm. Select between OFF, MUSIC or CINEMA.

Use the / buttons to select QUIET or MIDNIGHT

select BASS/TRE.

listening modes. These modes cannot be used at the same time.

Listening to the radio

Chapter 4

Listening to the radio

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB.

Listening to the radio

The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don’t have to manually tune in every time you want to listen.

RECORDER



HDD/DVD

PAUSE PLAY STOP



REC



TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

BACK

PAUSE

LIVE TV



AUDIO

/ /



SET UP

123

/ST

–

456

MCACC

SURROUND

SLEEP



INPUT

MAIN SUB

1 Press

FM/AM

to switch to the tuner, then press

repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

The display shows the band and frequency.

2 Tune to a frequency.

There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and highspeed:



SOUND

FM/AM

AUDIO IN

RETRIEVER

STOP REC

INFO

HELP



HOME MENU

GUIDE

CHANNEL

ENTER

RETURN

CHANNEL

–

NEXT VOLUME



SUBTITLE ANGLE

PLAY MODE

TIMER REC REC MODE



ONE TOUCH COPY

/TUNE

ENTER

/ST

/TUNE

–

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

CLEAR

JUKE BOX

CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

AXD7442

• Manual tuning – Press TUNE +/– repeatedly to change the displayed frequency.

• Auto tuning – Press and hold TUNE +/– until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to keep searching.

• High-speed tuning – Press and hold TUNE +/– until the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.

Improving poor FM reception

If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.

1 Tune to an FM radio station then press

/

2 Use the press

ENTER

CM SKIP

3 Use the press

ENTER

buttons to choose FM MODE then

/

buttons to select

SETUP

FM MONO

then

The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

Select FM AUTO above to switch back to auto-stereo mode (the stereo indicator ( ) lights when receiving a

stereo broadcast).

Improving poor AM sound

The simplest way to improve the sound quality of AM radio is to make sure that the TV in the room is switched off. Also try changing the position and direction of the AM loop antenna.

Changing the noise cut mode

If you find that the sound quality is bad even after trying the above, you may be able to improve it using a different noise cut mode. Just choose the one that sounds best.

1 Tune to an AM radio station then press SETUP.

Use the

/

buttons

to choose NOISECUT then

press ENTER.

Use the

/

buttons

to select a Noise cut mode

(1, 2 or 3) then press ENTER.

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time.

Listening to the radio

1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station.

For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset.

2 Press

SETUP

/

3 Use the press

ENTER

4 Use the you want then press

buttons to choose ST.MEM. then

/

buttons to select the station preset

ENTER

Listening to station presets

1Make sure the tuner function is selected. 2 Use the

ST +/–

buttons to select a station preset.

• Alternatively, use the number buttons to select a preset directly.

Using RDS

Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example.

One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, you can search for a station that’s broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ.

You can search the following program types:

NEWS – News AFFAIRS – Current Affairs INFO

– General Information

SPORT – Sport EDUCATE – Educational DRAMA – Radio plays, etc. CULTURE – National or regional

culture, theater, etc. SCIENCE – Science and technology VARIED – Usually talk-based material, such as quiz shows or interviews.

POP M – Pop music ROCK M – Rock music EASY M – Easy listening LIGHT M – ‘Light’ classical music CLASSICS – ‘Serious’ classical

music OTHER M – Music not fitting above categories

WEATHER – Weather reports

FINANCE – Stock market reports,

commerce, trading, etc. CHILDREN – Programs for children

SOCIAL – Social affairs RELIGION – Programs

concerning religion PHONE IN – Public expressing their views by phone TRAVEL – Holiday-type travel rather than traffic announcements LEISURE – Leisure interests and hobbies

JAZZ – Jazz COUNTRY NATION M – Popular music in a

language other than English OLDIES – Popular music from the ’50s and ’60s

FOLK M – Folk music

DOCUMENT

– Country music

– Documentary

Displaying RDS information

You can display the different types of RDS information

available.

• Press

SET UP

MCACC

SLEEP

RDS DISP

for RDS information.



INPUT

MAIN SUB

/TUNE+

123

ENTER

/ST– /ST+

456

/TUNE–

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

CLEAR

CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

ONE TOUCH COPY

JUKE BOX

RDS DISP

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Each press changes the display as follows:

• Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station. For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT.

• Program Service Name (PS) – The name of the radio station.

• Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast.

• SEARCH – PTY search (see below)

• Current tuner frequency

Searching for RDS programs

You can search for a program type listed above.

1 Press the 2 Press

FM/AM

button for the FM band.

RDS DISP

repeatedly until SEARCH appears in

the display. 3 Use the

/

buttons to select the program type

you want to hear. 4 Press

ENTER

to start the search.

The system searches the station presets for a match. If it finds one, searching stops for 5 sec.

5 If you want to keep listening to the station, press

ENTER

within the 5 seconds.

If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.

Note

1 In addition, there are three other program types, TEST, ALARM, and NO TYPE. ALARM and TEST are used for emergency announcements.

You can’t search for these, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal. NO TYPE appears when a program type cannot be found.

2• If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.

• If you see NO DATA in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station. The display will automatically switch to the PS data display (if no PS data, the frequency is displayed).

• In the PTY display, NO DATA or NO TYPE may be shown. In this case, the PS display is shown after a few seconds.

3 RDS is only possible in the FM band.

Surround sound settings

Chapter 5

Surround sound settings

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB.

Using the Setup menu

From the Setup menu you can access all the surround sound settings of the system

speaker distances, dynamic range adjustment and dual mono audio playback.

Use the following buttons to use the Setup menu.

Channel level setting

The Auto MCACC feature (see page 21) should give you the best surround sound setup. However you may find that by further adjustment of the channel levels you can improve the surround sound in your listening room.

This method of setting the channel levels allows you to listen to a source and adjust the levels of each playback channel. Note that the channel level settings for stereo playback are independent of the settings for surround sound playback.

A further method of setting the channel levels is to use the test tone method. See Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone on page 29 for more on this.

/ /

TIMER REC REC MODE





SETUP

123

ENTER

456

MCACC

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

SURROUND

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP



INPUT

CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

MAIN SUB

, including channel levels,

ONE TOUCH COPY

CLEAR

JUKE BOX

RDS DISP

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1 Select stereo or multichannel playback for a source.

2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the / buttons to select CH LEVEL, then

press ENTER. 4 Use / to select a channel; / to adjust the

level of that channel.

• You can adjust the level of each channel by ± 10 dB.

• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, or a stereo source is playing in Auto mode, you will not be able to adjust the center or surround channels.

5 Press ENTER when you’re finished.

• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here.

Speaker distance setting

The Auto MCACC feature (see page 21) should give you the best surround sound setup. However you may find that by further adjustment of the speaker distance settings you can improve the surround sound in your listening room.

Set the distance of each speaker from your normal listening position.

1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the / buttons to select DISTANCE, then

press ENTER. 3 Use / to select a speaker; / to adjust the

distance.

Adjust the following speakers:

• L – Front left speaker

• C – Center speaker

• R – Front right speaker

• SR – Surround right speaker

• SL – Surround left speaker

• SW – Subwoofer

Each speaker can be adjusted from 0.3 m to 9.0 m.

4 Press ENTER when you’re finished.

• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here.

Note

1 There are other settings you can adjust from the Setup menu; these are explained in Listening to the radio on page 26 and

on page 33.

Additional information

Surround sound settings

Dynamic Range Control

When watching Dolby Digital or DTS material at low volume, low level sounds—including some of the dialog—can be difficult to hear properly. Using one of the Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings can help by bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high level peaks.

Dynamic Range Control works only with Dolby Digital soundtracks and some DTS soundtracks.

1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the / buttons to select DRC, then press

ENTER. 3 Use / to select a setting.

Select one of the following:

• DRC OFF (default) – No dynamic range adjustment

(use when listening at higher volume)

• DRC MID – Mid setting

• DRC HIGH – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased)

Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone

If you prefer, you can set the channel levels using a test tone as a reference, rather than playing a source (see Channel level setting on page 28). A test tone is played through each speaker in turn, allowing you to adjust the level as it plays.

Note that the channel level settings for stereo sources are independent of the settings for surround sound sources.





ONE TOUCH COPY

/TUNE

123

456

MCACC

SURROUND

SLEEP



INPUT

MAIN SUB

ENTER

/TUNE

–

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

CLEAR

JUKE BOX

CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

RDS DISP

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4 Press ENTER to exit.

Dual mono setting

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks should be played. You can also use this setting to switch the audio channel on DVD-RW discs recorded with bilingual audio.

1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the / buttons to select DUALMONO,

then press ENTER. 3 Use / to select a setting.

Select one of the following:

• CH1 MONO (default) – Only channel 1 is played

• CH2 MONO – Only channel 2 is played

• CH1/CH2 – Both channels are played through the front speakers

4 Press ENTER to exit.

Note

1 This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the DVD recorder—see Audio DRC on page 133. 2 This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the DVD recorder—see Switching audio channels

on page 96.

1 Press SURROUND to select the Auto listening mode.

• If you want to set the channel levels for stereo (two channel) playback, select the STEREO listening mode.

2 Press TEST TONE.

The test tone is output from each speaker in turn.

3 While a test tone is playing, use the / buttons to adjust that channel level.

The aim is to adjust the levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker. You can adjust the level of each channel by ± 10 dB.

• You can adjust the overall volume of test tone output using the VOLUME +/– buttons (this does not affect the channel level settings).

• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, you will not be able to adjust the center or surround channels.

• Because of the ultra low frequencies the subwoofer produces, it may sound quieter than it really is. We suggest adjusting the subwoofer level while listening to a source. See the method described in Channel level setting on page 28.

4 When you’re done, press ENTER to exit test tone setup.

• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here.

Other connections

Chapter 6

Other connections

Important

Connecting auxiliary components

This system has optical-type digital inputs. Use these to connect external components, such as your MD or CD recorder.

ANTENNA

CONTROL IN

MCACC

SETUP MIC

CONTROL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT

SPEAKERS

OUT

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

AC IN

CD recorder, etc.

• Connect the DVD/DVR2 (OPTICAL) or DIGITAL (OPTICAL) jack on the rear panel to the optical output of an external playback component.

These include digital components such as an MD player, digital satellite, or a game system.

Connecting an analog audio component

You can use the ANALOG input jacks to connect an analog audio component, such as a tape player. See Using this system for TV audio on page 11 for connection details (this explains connecting the audio output from your TV, but any analog audio component can be connected).

SURROUND

FRONT

FM UNBALAMLOOP ANTENNA

75Ω

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR 2

DVD/DVR 1

DIGITAL

(OPTICAL)

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

ANALOG

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

Listening to an external audio source

You can connect both analog and digital external audio sources to this system. Digital audio sources include digital satellite receivers, CD recorders, etc. Analog sources include your TV. See also Using this system for

TV audio on page 11 and Connecting auxiliary components above.

RECORDER



HDD/DVD

PAUS E PLAY STOP



REC

FM/AM

STOP REC



AUDIO IN

RECEIVER

SOUND

RETRIEVER

INFOHELP

1 If the system isn’t already on, press  RECEIVER to switch on.

Also make sure that the external source (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) is switched on.

2 Use the AUDIO IN button to select an audio input source.

DVD/DVR1

ANALOG

DVD/DVR2

DIGITAL

3 If necessary, start playback of the external source.

Connecting external antennas

For an external AM antenna, use 5 to 6 meters of vinylinsulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the loop antenna connected.

Outdoor antenna

Indoor

antenna

(vinyl-coated

wire)

5 m to 6 m

LOOP ANTENNA

Other connections

For an external FM antenna, use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna.

ANTENNA

PAL connector

Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display

If you have a Pioneer plasma display1, you can use an SR+ cable

of various convenient features, such as controlling this unit via the plasma display’s remote sensor, automatic video input switching of the plasma display, display unit messages appearing on the plasma display screen, and automatic volume muting on the plasma display.

to connect it to this unit and take advantage

Media receiver

CONTROL

OUT

Pioneer plasma display

ANTENNA

CONTROL IN

MCACC

SETUP MIC

FM UNBALAMLOOP ANTENNA

75Ω

AUDIO INPUT

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH

DISPLAY UNIT

CONTROL

SPEAKERS

OUT

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

AC IN

SURROUND

FRONT

DVD/DVR 1

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR 2

ANALOG

(OPTICAL)

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

Important

• With an SR+ cable connected, the remote must now be pointed towards your plasma display rather than the display unit of the receiver subwoofer in order to control the receiver subwoofer.

• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this unit (through a media receiver, if applicable) to the CONTROL OUT jack of

your plasma display.

Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the unit—see SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays below.

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR+ cable.

/ /

TIMER REC REC MODE





SET UP

MCACC

SURROUND

SLEEP



INPUT

MAIN SUB

1 Press SR+. 2 Use the / buttons to choose SETUP, then

press ENTER. 3 Use the / buttons to choose the setting you

want to adjust.

The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display. See below for a full list and description of each.

4 Use the / buttons to adjust the setting. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make other settings. 6 When you’re done, press ENTER to leave the SR+

setup menu.

123

ENTER

456

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

CLEAR

CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

ONE TOUCH COPY

JUKE BOX

RDS DISP

AXD7442

Note

1 This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward. 2 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support di-

vision for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable.

3 You won’t be able to use the remote sensor of this unit with the CONTROL IN jack of this unit connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of your

plasma display. You can use the remote sensor of the plasma display (even in standby) as long as the power isn’t switched off.

Other connections

Automatic plasma display volume muting

When Volume Control is switched on, the volume of the plasma display is automatically muted when the receiver subwoofer is switched on, or the receiver subwoofer’s input function is changed to one that you would want to hear the sound from the receiver subwoofer rather than the plasma display (DVD, for example).

• VOL.C ON – When this unit is switched on, or the input function is changed, the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from this unit is heard.

• VOL.C OFF – This unit does not control the volume of the plasma display.

Automatic plasma display input switching

In order that the plasma display can switch automatically to the correct input when you switch the input function of the receiver subwoofer, you need to tell it how your system is connected.

For example, if you connected your DVD recorder to the DV1 input on the receiver subwoofer, and to input 2 on your plasma display, select the DV1 PDP2 setting here so that when you switch the input function of the receiver subwoofer to DV1 to watch your DVD recorder, the plasma display will automatically switch to input 2.

For each receiver subwoofer input function (DV1 (DVD/ DVR1), DV2 (DVD/DVR2), DIG (DIGITAL), ANA (ANALOG)) you can select:

• NONE – does not switch the plasma display input

• PDP1 to PDP5 – switches the plasma display input to one of the numbered inputs (1 to 5)

• TVTN – switches the plasma display to its built-in TV tuner

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

1 Press SR+ on the remote. 2 Use / to select SR+ ON then press ENTER.

• The SR+ setting is maintained even after switching the receiver subwoofer into standby then back on. Automatic muting and input switching will be effective when the receiver subwoofer is switched on.

• If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch the plasma display off while SR+ is on, the SR+ ON setting remains.

• To switch to SR+ OFF, follow steps 1 and 2, selecting SR+ OFF.

Note

• You can control this unit with the plasma display’s remote sensor even in standby, but you can’t control this unit with either this unit’s remote sensor or the plasma display’s remote sensor when the plasma display is switched off (AC off) and the SR+ cable is connected to the CONTROL IN jack of this unit.

Note

• The number of video inputs available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.

• The PDP5 input may be called ‘PC Input’ (or similar) on your plasma display.

• The SR+ setting remains in effect even in standby.

• The SR+ setting does not affect the FM/AM tuner function.

Additional information

Chapter 7

Additional information

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB.

/ /

TIMER REC REC MODE





SETUP

MCACC

SURROUND

INPUT

123

ENTER

456

TEST TONE VIDEO IN

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

CLEAR



CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

MAIN SUB

ONE TOUCH COPY

JUKE BOX

RDS DISP

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Setting the sleep timer

SURROUND

ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD

SLEEP

CLEAR

JUKE BOX



INPUT

CHANNEL

VOLUME DISPLAY

––

RDS DISP

MAIN SUB

The sleep timer switches off the receiver subwoofer after a specified time so you can fall asleep without worrying

about it.

1 Press the SLEEP button to select an option.

Choose between the following options:

• SLP ON – Switches off after about an hour

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• SLP OFF – Cancels the sleep timer

Dimming the display

You can choose to dim the display if you find it too bright.

After selecting SLP ON, you can press SLEEP again to check how much time is left. Each line indicates

approximately 12 minutes (remaining):

1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the / buttons to select DIMMER then

SLP --- --

press ENTER. 3 Use the / buttons to select LIGHT or DARK

then press ENTER.

Resetting the system

Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the factory default.

DTS CD setting

If you play a DTS-encoded CD, you will need to change this setting to hear the decoded signal.

1 Switch the system into standby. 2 Press SETUP.

1Switch the system on.

2 Press and hold SURROUND then press the  STANDBY/ON button on the display unit.

The next time you switch on, all the system settings should be reset.

3 Use the / buttons to select CD TYPE from the menu, then press ENTER.

4 Use the / buttons to select a setting, then press ENTER.

Select from:

• NORMAL – Use for playback of regular audio CDs.

Some DTS-encoded CDs will output noise when played.

• DTS-CD – Use for playback of DTS-encoded CDs, but note that the beginning of regular CD tracks may be skipped.

Note

1 The display dims when the sleep timer is set, regardless of this setting.

2 The display dims when the sleep timer is set. The DVD recorder does not automatically switch off with the sleep timer.

Additional information

Installation and maintenance

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a location:

Do...

 Use in a well-ventilated room.

Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or

stereo rack

Don’t...

 Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity,

including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances.

 Place on a window sill or other place where the system will

be exposed to direct sunlight.

 Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.  Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in

your stereo system that becomes hot in use.

 Use near a television or monitor as you may experience

interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.

 Use in a kitchen or other room where the system may be

exposed to smoke or steam.

 Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may

prevent proper cooling of the system unit.

 Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough

to support all four of the system unit’s feet.

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

• If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

• If there is no sound or no multichannel sound from the DVR-545HX-S DVD recorder, try setting the recorder’s audio-related settings back to their defaults—see The Initial Setup menu on page 129.

General

Problem Remedy

The power does not turn on, or switches off suddenly (an error message may be displayed at startup).

No sound is output when an input function is selected.

• Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on.

• Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the system to shut off automatically.

• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

• Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the receiver subwoofer.

• Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.

• Try reducing the volume level.

• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.

• If you’re playing from the DVD recorder, make sure that the digital coaxial cable is connected properly. Also make sure that the DVD recorder’s Digital Out and DTS Out settings are set to On, and that the MPEG Out setting is set to MPEG  PCM.

• If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 30).

• Turn up the volume.

Additional information

Problem Remedy

No sound from surround or center speakers.

Can’t operate using the remote control.

Tuner

Problem Remedy

Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

Auto tuning does not pick up some stations.

• Refer to Channel level setting on page 28 to check the speaker levels.

• Check that you haven’t selected the AUTO, STEREO, or VIRTUAL mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 23).

• Connect the speakers properly (refer to Connecting up on page 8).

• If you’re playing from the DVD recorder, check that the Dolby Digital Out setting is set to Dolby Digital.

• If the source is 96 kHz, this will be played in stereo. If you want to play it in surround sound, set the DVD recorder’s 96 kHz PCM Out setting to 96 kHz  48 kHz.

• With television broadcasts, this unit will only output to two channels. To hear a broadcast in multichannel sound, select DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic), MOVIE (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) or MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) in surround mode (on page 23) or an Advanced surround mode (on page 24).

• Replace the batteries (Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 15).

• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (Using the remote control on page 14).

• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

• For operating the DVD recorder, make sure that the control cable and coaxial cable are connected. (page 8)

• If the receiver subwoofer is connected to a Pioneer plasma display with an SR+ cable, check that the plasma display is switched on. Point the remote control at the plasma display in order to operate the receiver subwoofer.

• Check that nothing is mistakenly plugged into the CONTROL IN jack.

• Connect the AM antenna (refer to Connecting up on page 8) and adjust the direction and position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to Connecting external antennas on page 30).

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 30).

• Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away.

• The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.

Error Messages

Message Description

2CH ONLY • An operation is prohibited because it is only applicable to 2 channel sources, while the

current source is a multichannel source.

96K • An operation is prohibited because the source is 96 kHz digital. EXIT • Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity. NOISY • Background noise is too high to complete MCACC setup successfully. ERR MIC • An error occurred during MCACC setup because the microphone is not connected or is

not connected properly.

ERR SP • An error occurred during MCACC setup because the speakers are not connected or are

not connected properly.

EEP ERROR • Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. NO SPTYP • Try switching the unit off then on again. If the error still appears, please contact a

Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer.

Additional information

Glossary

Dolby Digital A multi-channel audio encoding system

Dolby Pro Logic II

DTS A multi-channel audio encoding system

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

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

developed by Dolby Laboratories that enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding.

A matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories that expands any two-channel source audio, such as CDs and TV broadcasts, to a five-channel playback (left/center/right/left surround/right surround), resulting in a surround experience.

developed by Digital Theater Systems that enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding.

Specifications

SX-SW505HX Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer

• Amplifier section

RMS Power Output:

Front, Center, Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W per channel

Subwoofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 Ω)

• FM tuner section

Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω, unbalanced

•AM tuner section

Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1602 kHz

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna

• Subwoofer section

Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass-reflex floor type

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm 1-way system

Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm cone type

Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω

Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hz to 1.0 kHz

Maximum Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 W

•Miscellaneous

Power requirements . . . . . . AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 W

Power consumption in standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 W

Dimensions . . . . . 200 mm (W) x 375 mm (H) x 437 mm (D)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0 kg

• Accessories

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm operation) . . . . . . . . . 2

Coaxial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Control cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Display cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

AM loop antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

These operating instructions

(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 Ω)

Additional information

S-ST606 Speaker system

(Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker x1)

• Front/surround speakers

Enclosure .............................Closed-box floorstanding type

System..............................................................2-way system

Speakers:

Woofer ..................................................7.7 cm cone type x2

Tweeter ...........................................2.6 cm semi-dome type

Nominal impedance........................................................ 4 Ω

Frequency range ......................................... 70 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum input power................................................100 W

Dimensions.........260 mm (W) x 1096.5 mm (H) x 260 mm (D)

Weight .......................................................................... 4.2 kg

• Center speaker

Enclosure ................................... Closed-box bookshelf type

System................................................. 7.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers.................................................... 7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance........................................................ 4 Ω

Frequency range ......................................... 75 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum input power................................................100 W

Dimensions ............270 mm (W) x 96 mm (H) x 90 mm (D)

Weight ........................................................................ 0.78 kg

• Accessories

Speaker cables..................................................................... 5

Non-skid pads (small) ......................................................... 4

Non-skid pads (large) ..........................................................4

Non-skid pads (large) ........................................................16

Speaker stand bases ...........................................................4

Screws (for bases) ............................................................. 12

(magnetically shielded)

Note

• Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements.

DVD Recorder

DVR-545HX-S

Section Three

Contents

01 Before you start

Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . 41

About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Symbols used in this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

02 Connecting up

Rear panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Common Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting a TV antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Easy connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using other types of audio/video output. . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver . . . . . .49

Connecting an external decoder box (1). . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting an external decoder box (2). . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

For users receiving digital broadcast services . . . . . . 58

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system. . . . . . . . . . . . 59

05 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide

The GUIDE Plus+ system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using the GUIDE Plus+ system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 73

06 Using the digital electronic program guide

The Digital EPG system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using the Digital EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Setting timer programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Other useful EPG functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

07 Recording

About DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Using the built-in A.TV and D.TV tuners . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setting the picture quality/recording time . . . . . . . . . 82

Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Pause Live TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play)

Recording from an external component. . . . . . . . . . . 85

Playing your recordings on other DVD players. . . . . . 86

Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

. . . 85

08 Playback

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Basic playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of

a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Playing in slow motion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Displaying disc information on-screen. . . . . . . . . . . . 97

09 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder

Playing from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Recording from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

DV video setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

About DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

10 Editing

Editing options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

The Disc Navigator screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

11 Copying and backup

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Using Copy Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Using disc backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Section Three

12 Using the Jukebox

Copying music to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Copying files from a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Playing music from the Jukebox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Editing Jukebox albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

13 The PhotoViewer

Locating JPEG picture files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Importing files to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Importing files from a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW . . . . . . . . . . 121

Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Printing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

14 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Initialize settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Initialize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

15 The Video Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external

inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Setting the picture quality for disc playback . . . . . . 127

16 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Selecting other languages for language options. . . 139

Using Software Update (Digital tuner) . . . . . . . . . . 139

17 Additional information

Setting up the remote to control your TV. . . . . . . . . 140

TV Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Minimum copying times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Manual recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

On-screen displays and recorder displays. . . . . . . . 148

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

Disc / content format playback compatibility

Compatible media

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

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

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

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

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

• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x

• DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x

HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM

Marks used in this manual

Logos

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

HDD

*1 *1

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-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 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

DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility

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

2 *13, 16

Re-recordable / Erasable

Editing of recorded programs

Recording of Copy-once protected material

Playback in other players/recorders

Chase play

16:9 and 4:3 program recording

Bilingual broadcast recording of both audio channels

 *3 *3   *3  *14 

   *4   *4  *4  *4 

  *12  *12  *12

n/a *5  *6 *7  *6 



   

 *10, 11

 *11  *11  *11

*6, 15

 *8  *9

Before you start

Notes to table

*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 124) *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 124) *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

Finalize using this recorder (may not playback in some units) (page 86)

*6 *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 135) *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 124). In this case, initialization will take about 1 hour.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

Corporation.

Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs

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

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

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

• Confirm the disc version: Use ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x DVD-R discs.

• Confirm the recording speed: DVD-R should be compatible with 2x or 4x recording; DVD+R with 2.4x to 8x recording.

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

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. DVDAudio content will not play.

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

Other disc compatibility

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

Audio CD CD-R

Video CD

CD-RW

Super Video CD (Super VCD)

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

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

Compressed audio compatibility

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

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

• Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

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

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

• VBR WMA playback: No

Before you start

• WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec

8 (files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be

playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR)

• DRM (Digital Rights Management)

file playback: No

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

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

WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility

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

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

using Windows Media Windows Media

Player for Windows® XP,

Player 9 or Windows Media® Player 10

series.

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

DivX video compatibility

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the

DivX

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

• Official DivX

• Plays all versions of DivX with standard playback of DivX

Certified product.

video (including DivX® 6)

media files.

• 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.

DivX® VOD content

DivX

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

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

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

• Resetting the recorder (as described in Resetting the recorder on page 153) will not cause you to lose your registration code.

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

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)

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

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

DVB

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

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

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

DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.

About the internal hard disk drive

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.

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

• While the recorder is switched on (including during EPG download when the display shows EPG), do not unplug from the wall socket or switch the electricity off from the breaker switch.

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

1 After the message POWER OFF is shown in the 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.

Before you start

• 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.

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 125).

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

WMA/MP3

DivX

A L L

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 or MP3 files

DivX files

All of the above

Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

1 2

3 4 5

76 8 9

AC IN

10 11 12 13

1 AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector

Audio/video output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a TV or other equipment with a SCART connector. The video output is switchable between video, S-video and RGB. See page AV1 Out on page 132 for how to set this up.

2 AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector

Audio/video input/output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a VCR, or other equipment with a SCART connector. The input accepts video, S-video and RGB. See AV2/L1 In on page 132 for how to set this up.

3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

4 CONTROL IN

Connect to the CONTROL OUT terminal of the receiver subwoofer.

5 G-LINK™

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

6 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.

7 ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN/OUT Connect your DTV antenna to the ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN jack. The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT jack for connection to your TV.

8 COMMON INTERFACE slot

Slot for CA module and smart card used to decode scrambled D.TV channels. See Common Interface on page 47.

9 HDMI OUT

HDMI output for high quality digital audio and video.

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

G-LINK

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

INPUT3

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

COMMON INTERFACE

10 AC IN – Power inlet 11 OUTPUT

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

12 INPUT 3

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

13 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL

Connect to the DVD/DVR1 coaxial jack on the receiver subwoofer.

Front panel connections

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

INPUT 2

USB

DV IN

14 USB port (Type B)

USB port for connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer.

15 USB port (Type A)

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

16 DV IN

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

17 INPUT 2

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

S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R

AUDIO

1714 1615

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Common Interface

To receive scrambled D.TV channels you will need a CA module and smart card provided by your service provider.

Different CA modules support different encryption systems. This recorder is designed to work with modules that support the DVB standard. Contact your service provider to obtain the right kind of CA module.

Note that neither CA modules nor smart cards are supplied or sold by Pioneer.

Inserting a CA module

The Common Interface card slot is located on the rear panel of the recorder.

1 Push the latch to release the slot cover on the rear of the recorder.

Slot cover latch

2 Insert the CA module into the card slot as far as it will go.

COMMON INTERFACE

Connecting a TV antenna

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

If you are ready to receive digital broadcasts now, use the longer of the supplied RF antenna cables to connect the output of your antenna to the ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN connector. Next use the short supplied RF antenna cable and connect it between the ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT and ANTENNA IN (RF IN) connectors. Lastly, connect the recorder to your TV from the ANTENNA OUT connector.

HDMI

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AC IN

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VIDEO

If your area is not yet served with terrestrial digital services, connect your antenna’s output to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) connector using one of the supplied RF antenna cables. Next, connect the recorder to your TV from the ANTENNA OUT connector.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

Antenna wall outlet

The Common Interface card slot accepts Type I and Type II

PC Cards (PCMCIA cards).

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AC IN

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VIDEO

COAXIAL

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

If, however, you want to use an indoor antenna, use one with a signal amplifier rated at 5 V, 30 mA and set Aerial Power to On in the Initial Setup menu (see page 130).

HDMI

OUT

COMMON INTERFACE

Antenna wall outlet

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Easy connections

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

Important

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

Using the S-video or component video output

page 48.

• The

AV1(RGB)-TV

(composite), S-video or RGB video, plus stereo analog audio. The accepts ordinary, S-video and RGB video input, as well as stereo analog audio. See

AV2/L1 In

• 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

1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.

See

Connecting a TV antenna

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

before

the recorder (i.e., between the antenna wall

outlet and the antenna input on the recorder).

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

AV1(RGB)-TV

SCART AV connector on your TV.

AV connector can output ordinary

AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)

on page 132 for how to set them up.

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

VCR

AV1 Out

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

AUDIO

VIDEO

ANTENNA

on page 47 for details.

AV connector on this recorder to the

connector

on page 132 and

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

To recorder's

antenna input

ANTENNA

OUT

Antenna/cable T wall outlet

3 Use another SCART cable to connect the

1/DECODER)

AV connector to a SCART AV connector on

AV2(INPUT

your VCR.

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, Power Save must be set to Off—see Power Save on page 129).

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 S-video or component video output

AUDIO INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

G-LINK

CONTROL

HDMI OUT

AC IN

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 Svideo input on your TV.

For a component video connection, use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV.

See also Component Video Out on page 132 for how to set 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.

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT3

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT

OUT

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

OUT

ANTENNA

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

Connecting up

ANTENNA

OUT

DIG

AUDIO

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

UTPUT

INPUT3

CONTROL

G-LINK

AUDIO

BPR

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver

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

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

Using the setup on this page you can:

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

• Change channels and set timer recordings on the external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+™ system (via the G-LINK™ cable, and after setting up).

Important

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

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

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

AC IN

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

If you are using a separate

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

G-LINK

CONTROL

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

AUDIO

VIDEO

Cable/Satellite receiver

ANTENNA

HDMI

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

COMMON INTERFACE

To recorder's

antenna input

OUT

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

OUT

Satellite dish/ antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

See Connecting a TV antenna on page 47 for more on RF antenna connections, including from this recorder to your TV.

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

This enables you to watch discs.

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

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

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

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

Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINK™ cable so that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite receiver will pick up the control signals (see diagram).

G-LINK cable

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

Tip

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. See the previous page for how to connect the G-LINK™ cable.

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.

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

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VCR/Satellite receiver /Cable box

Decoder

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AC IN

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

OUTPUT

AUDIO

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

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

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

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

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 setting to Decoder from the Initial Setup menu (see AV2/L1 In on page 132).

• From the Manual CH Setting screen, set the Decoder setting for the scrambled channels to On (see Manual CH Setting on page 131).

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

ANTENNA

Connecting an external decoder box (2)

If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page. Using the setup on this page you can:

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

Important

• Do not connect this recorder ‘through’ your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each

component directly to your TV or AV amplifier/receiver.

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.

See Connecting a TV antenna on page 47 for details.

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

This enables you to watch discs.

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

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

OUTPUT

AUDIO

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VIDEO

MI OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

Decoder

Connecting up

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI-equipped1 monitor or

, you can connect it to this recorder using an

display 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

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

CONTROL G-LINK

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AC IN

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

AUDIO

VIDEO

• 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 HDCPcompatible 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 page 137 for more information. Note that the HDMI settings remain in effect until you change them, or connect a new HDMI component.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

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

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

About HDMI

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

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel 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.

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 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.

Note

1 This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) version 1.2a and HDCP version 1.1. 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) and PAL

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

Connecting up

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

HDD/DVD

 OPEN/CLOSE

 STANDBY/ON

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

(Rear panel)

1 2

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

VCR

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

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

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

• Alternatively, you can use the AV2(INPUT 1/ DECODER) SCART connector for audio/video input and output with just one SCART cable.

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

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

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

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

USB

DV IN

Analog camcorder

COPYHDMIPLTVDivXD.T VA.TV

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L(MONO) R

Connecting a DV camcorder

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to 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.







–

INPUT 2

AUDIO

AUDIO/VIDEO

(Front panel)

A.TV/D.TVHELP

INPUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

 REC

ONE TOUCH

PAUSE

INPUT

COPY

LIVE TV

SELECT

Important

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

HDD/DVD

 STANDBY/ON

 OPEN/CLOSE

USB

COPYHDMIPLTVDivXD.T VA.TV

DV IN

S-VIDEO

DV IN

DV OUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO L(MONO) R





AUDIO

A.TV/D.TVHELP



–

 REC

INPUT

ONE TOUCH

PAUSE

SELECT

COPY

LIVE TV

DV camcorder

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

Connecting up

Connecting a USB device

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

HDD/DVD

 OPEN/CLOSE

COPYHDMIPLTVDivXD.T VA.TV

Type A

INPUT 2

AUDIO

DV IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L(MONO) R

USB

 STANDBY/ON

PictBridge-compatible

Printer

USB

Type B

USB

Important

• Some USB devices may not work with this recorder.

• Devices may not work reliably if connected to this recorder via a USB hub.

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 FATcompatible. 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 about 4000 files.

WMA/MP3 file storage devices

• Memory card reader (any type of memory card)

• USB memory

The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be FATcompatible. 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.





A.TV/D.TVHELP

Digital Camera

–

 REC

ONE TOUCH

PAUSE

INPUT

COPY

LIVE TV

SELECT

Plugging in

After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder.

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



Using a USB printer

• Use a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

 STANDBY/ON

4 5 76

 OPEN/CLOSE

USB

DV IN

1  STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

2 Disc tray 3 A.TV indicator

Lights when analog TV is selected.

D.TV indicator

Lights when digital TV is selected.

DivX indicator

Lights during DivX playback. (Copy indicator lights during copying.)

PLTV indicator

Lights during recording started using the Pause Live TV feature.

HDMI indicator

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

COPY

Light during copying.

4  OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

5 HDD and DVD indicators

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

6 HDD/DVD

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

7 Front panel display

See Display on page 55 for details.

1210



–

ONE TOUCH

INPUT

SELECT

 REC

PAUSE

COPY

LIVE TV

HDD/DVD

S-VIDEO

COPYHDMIPLTVDivXD.TVA.TV

VIDEO L(MONO) R



INPUT 2



AUDIO

A.TV/D.TVHELP

14 15 16 17 18

8 

Press to start or restart playback.

9 

Press to stop playback.

10 CH +/–

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

 (STOP REC)

Press to stop recording.

12  REC

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

13 Front panel inputs

See Front panel connections on page 46 for more information on these.

14 HELP

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

15 A.TV / D.TV

Switches between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The A.TV and D.TV indicators show which is selected.

16 INPUT SELECT

Press to change the input to use for recording. 17 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 110)

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

18 PAUSE LIVE TV (page 83) Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.

Controls and displays

Display

2 43 5

8 7

1 

Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.

2 

Lights when copying.

3 

Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused.

4 (page 70)

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 record to the HDD but the HDD is not recordable.)

NTSC

Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC.

(page 133) Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded.

(page 132) Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan (except in some cases when a component is connected using HDMI).

VPS / PDC (page 70) Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during a VPS/PDC-enabled timer recording.

5 Recording quality indicators (page 82)

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 (super-extended play).

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

6 Character display 7R / RW

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

8 PL (page 101)

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

2 3 (page 138) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1).

Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.

Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

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

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

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

RECORDER



2 Switch on the recorder.

When you switch on for the first time, your TV should

ENTER

5 Select an Aerial Power setting built-in digital tuner.

• On: power is always supplied to the connected aerial, whether the recorder is on or in standby.

•

Auto

: power is only supplied when this recorder is on.

• Off: power is never supplied to the aerial.

ENTER

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

• Select Do not set if you want to skip D.TV channel setup (because they have already been set up, for example), then skip to step 8 below.

display the Setup Navigator screen (If the Setup Navigator doesn’t appear, you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu; see page 129).

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

ENTER

3 Choose a language (then press ENTER).

Initial Setup

Basic

Digital Tuner

Analogue Tuner

Video In/O ut

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

ENTER

4 Start the Setup Navigator.

Language

Clock Setting

Input Line System

Power Save

HELP EPG Pause Live TV Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Setting

Complete this setup before you

Line System

start using your recorder.

r Save

Start

Cancel

Navigator

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

ENTER

7 Select your country.

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

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

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

• If no new channels were found a message appears asking if you want to scan again. Check the aerial connection before selecting Yes. (If you select No, skip to step 8 below.)

ENTER

8 Select the analog TV (A.TV) Auto Channel Setting (‘Auto Scan’ or ‘Download from TV’), or ‘Do not set’.

Setting

Auto Channel Setting

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English

Auto Scan

Download from TV

Navigator

Do not Set

Navigator

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

• You can only use the Download from TV feature if this recorder is connected to your TV using a fully-

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

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

Note

1 If the recorder does not accept the On or Auto setting (the highlight jumps back to Off), check that the antenna is properly connected and

that it is not shorted, then try making the setting again.

wired 21-pin SCART cable via the AV1(RGB)-TV connector, and if your TV supports this function (check your TV’s instruction manual for more details).

for the

Getting started

ENTER

• Select your country.

Setting

Country Selection

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Country

• Auto-tuning channels

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

Tuning

• Downloading channels from your TV

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

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ENTER

9 Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting,

Cancel

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or ‘Manual’ to set the clock manually.

If the clock was already set from a D.TV channel in step 6, this step is skipped.

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 program. This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically.

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

Setting

Auto Clock Setting

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Date

Time

Clock Set CH

–– / –– / ––––

–– : ––

Pr 1

Start

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Navigator

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

SUN 01 / 01 / 2006

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Time

Clock Set CH

11 : 20

Pr 1

Start

Navigator

If the time could not be set automatically, press RETURN/EXIT 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

Summer Time

Navigator

Off

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Press  then use the / buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ for summer time, then press ENTER. Select On if you are currently using summer time.

Setting

Manual Clock Setting

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Time Zone

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Navigator

Summer Time

Navigator

Austria

Vienna

1/2

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

Setting

Manual Clock Setting

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Date

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Time

Navigator

Time Zone

Summer Time

01 / /01

00 : 00

Austria Vienna

2/2

2006SUN

• Use the / buttons to change the value in the

highlighted field.

• Use the / 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/EXIT.

ENTER

10 Select the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) type to use.

• GUIDE Plus+: Use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ EPG (see also Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system on page 59 and Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide on page 62).

• Digital EPG: Use the SI EPG (program information broadcast together with digital channels).

• If no channels were found when scanning for digital TV channels then this screen does not appear and the EPG is set according to the country set in step 7 above.

Setting

Getting started

ENTER

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

Setting

TV Screen Size

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Wide (16:9)

Standard (4:3)

ENTER

12 Select whether or not your TV is compatible with progressive scan video.

Setting

Progressive

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Compatible

Not Compatible

Navigator

Don't Know

Navigator

• Note that progressive scan video is only output through the AV1(RGB)-TV connector and the component video outputs.

ENTER

13 Press to continue after reading the HDD caution.

Setting

In the event of HDD failure, recordings may be lost or normal playback/recording may

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not be possible.

r Save

As recordings might be lost in case of a HDD failure, we recommend to use the HDD only as temporary storage media.

Navigator

Please copy recordings you want to keep to recordable DVD.

Press ENTER to continue.

ENTER

14 Select ‘Finish Setup’ to exit the Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again.

Setup is complete!

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Enjoy using your DVD recorder!

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Finish Setup

Navigator

Go Back

Navigator

That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.

• If there are blank channels with no station, you can set these to skip using the manual channel setting. See Manual CH Setting on page 131.

For users receiving digital broadcast services

This unit can set its internal clock automatically from digital broadcasts. However, depending on the broadcaster, the clock information received may not be accurate.

Use the following procedure (while the recorder is not recording) to set the clock manually.

HOME MENU

1 Press HOME MENU.

ENTER

2 Select 'Initial Setup' > 'Basic' > 'Clock Setting'.

3 Highlight the time setting.

ENTER

4 Press ENTER to display the manual clock setting screen.

5 Set the correct time.

Return to automatic clock setting

• To return to the automatic clock setting, follow the instructions for 'Replace Channels' (page 130).

Getting started

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system

This section is only applicable if you chose to use the GUIDE Plus+ system as the EPG type in step 10 of the Setup Navigator above.

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 the GUIDE Plus+ system 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 Switching on and setting up on page 56).

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.

GUIDE

1 Display the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.

ENTER

2 Highlight ‘Postal Code’.

SET UP

SR+/TUNE+

123

ENTER

/ST– /ST+

456

/TUNE–

MCACC

TEST TONE

ADVANCED

ENTER

3 Enter your postal code.

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.

Getting started

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 or satellite receiver on

page 49 for more on using the supplied G-LINK cable.

• Select External Receiver 1, 2 or 3, then press

ENTER. (If you have just one external receiver, use External Receiver 1. You can add further receivers in 2 and 3 if you need to.)

After pressing ENTER:

• Select your reception method (Terrestrial, Cable or 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 Yes to confirm.

If the channel did not change, select No. 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 5 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+ screen.

• Press  to highlight the Menu bar, then use  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.

See also GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting on page 73.

5 Identify the host channel for your country.

The TV listings information available in the GUIDE Plus+ system is distributed throughout Europe by selected broadcasters called host channels. It is important that the host (analog) channel for your country is correctly identified in order to receive listings information (EPG download).

Follow A, B or C below depending on your setup:

A If you are not using an external receiver, this recorder will automatically scan all channels for the host channel:

• Leave the recorder in standby overnight (do not leave

it switched on). B If you are using an external receiver, you need to

identify the host channel from the table below:

Country/ Region

Austria Eurosport

Belgium RTL-TVI

France Canal+ Analog only

Germany Eurosport

Italy MTV Analog only

Netherlands Music Factory

Spain Tele 5 Analog only

Switzerland Eurosport

UK ITV, Eurosport ITV is analog only. Use

Host channels Comments

Music Factory (TMF)

(TMF), Eurosport

TMF will be switched off in the near future.

Eurosport if you are a SKY subscriber and you no longer have an analog terrestrial antenna.

• Tune your external receiver to the appropriate host channel and leave the receiver on and the recorder in standby overnight.

C If you use both an external receiver and this recorder as sources, follow the instructions above for setting up without an external receiver. Only if this is unsuccessful try the external receiver method.

Getting started

About EPG download

• EPG data can only be received when the recorder is in standby. (When not using the recorder, therefore, please switch it into standby.) If you’re using an external receiver, leave this on when EPG data is downloading.

• If you cannot receive any of the host channels (see the above table) then you won’t be able to use the GUIDE Plus+ system. In this case do not set the postal code (or set Country to Other) in the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. (When GUIDE Plus+ service starts in your area, set the postal code again.)

If digital broadcasts start in your area, please set the EPG Type Select setting in the Initial Setup menu to Digital EPG.

• Even if you can’t use the EPG functions where you live, you can still set ShowView timer recordings and manual recordings — see Setting a manual recording on page 70.

• The front panel display shows EPG when receiving data. If you power on the recorder during an EPG download, the download is canceled.

• EPG data may be received several times a day. All updates are automatic.

• When downloading EPG data, the recorder may sound as though it is on. This is normal.

Checking the downloaded data the following day

GUIDE

1 Display the GUIDE Plus+ screen.

• Press  until Editor is highlighted. The main area of

the screen now shows a list of channels. Those that are turned ON are displayed in the grid; those that are OFF are hidden. Use the /// buttons to move down the list and turn channels ON or OFF as necessary.

• For any channel that you turn ON, the GUIDE Plus+ system will need to know how it is received (the source) and on which program number. The source may be the built-in tuner of this recorder, or an external receiver. The program number is the number on which the channel can be found on its receiving device/source. The entry in the Editor screen must match this number for correct recording of that channel.

• The above is especially important for the ‘host channel’. Please make sure that the host channel is always switched ON.

SET UP

SR+/TUNE+

123

ENTER

/ST– /ST+

456

/TUNE–

MCACC

TEST TONE

ADVANCED

2 Change the program numbers as you like.

Changing the program numbers allows you to decide the order in which the channels change when stepping through them sequentially. You can do this to group certain channels together, for example.

Name On/Off Source Prog. No. BBC1

BBC2 On ITV On CH4 On CH5 On BBC3 On ITV2 On

E4 Off

UKGOL On

D. TV 001

D. TV 002 D. TV 003 D. TV 004 D. TV 005 Ext. Rec. 1 007 D. TV 006

D. TV 014

D. TV 017

3 When you’re done, press the BLUE Action button (Home) to get back to the GUIDE Plus+ home screen.

• You can find detailed information on using the GUIDE Plus+ system in the following chapter.

You should see a grid filled with channel logos and TV listings information. Use the / buttons to review the list. If you notice that there are channels missing, or that there are channels in the list that you don’t get, go to the Editor screen:

• Press  repeatedly until the Menu bar is highlighted.

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Chapter 5

Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide

This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to GUIDE Plus+.

The GUIDE Plus+ system

The GUIDE Plus+™ system* is a free, interactive onscreen television programming guide.

provides program listings for all major channels, onetouch recording, searching by genre, recommendations according to your profile and more. The GUIDE Plus+ system is a convenient way to find out what's on right now or during the coming week, by channel or by genre. The GUIDE Plus+ system also allows you to automatically set your viewing and recording selections quickly and easily.

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. If you haven’t already done this, please turn to Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system on page 59

proceeding.

* GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW, VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

Legal Notice

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

The system

before

Using the GUIDE Plus+ system

All the various features and areas are colour-coded for ease of navigation. All screens (with the exception of some setup screens) have the following common elements:

1 Video window – Allows you to continue watching

the current program while using the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2 Information panels – Display program promotions

or instructions on the GUIDE Plus+ system.

3 Action bar – Colour-coded Action buttons change

function depending on the area.

Information box – Shows short program descriptions

or help menus.

5 Menu bar – Gives access to the various areas of the

GUIDE Plus+ system.

6 Grid – Shows TV listings information for the next

seven days by channel and time.

Note

1 The GUIDE Plus+ system can’t be used when the Input Line System is set to 525 System (see also Input Line System on page 129).

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GUIDE Plus+ navigation

The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons you’ll use to navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Key

 REC

GUIDE

///

RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE

TIMER REC

INFO

ENTER Press to conﬁrm a selection or to leave

Number buttons Use for numeric entry.

 PREV /  NEXT

 /  Press to select the previous/next day.

What it does

Press to set or cancel One Button Recording.

Press to display the GUIDE Plus+ screen (also use to exit).

Use to navigate screens (highlight an item).

Action buttons that change functionality depending on the Area.

Press to jump directly to the Menu bar.

Press to go directly to the Schedule area.

Press to display extended information for the current program.

the GUIDE Plus+ screen.

Press to select the previous/next page of information (in the grid, for example).

One-Button-Record

The RED Action button (Record) is visible anytime you can highlight a program title, including from the Grid, after a search, or in your recommendations in the My TV area.

The program name, date, channel, recording start and end times are all set automatically when you set a timer recording using One-Button-Record.

If you need to, you can edit the settings at any time before the recording is due to start (see Editing a scheduled recording on page 67).

ENTER

1 Highlight a program title.

2 Press the RED Action button (Record).

The program is now set for recording. When the program is due to start, the recorder will switch to the correct

channel and start recording

• You can also use the  REC button to set the recording.

• You can review the shows you have set to record in the Schedule Area (see also The Schedule Area on page 67).

Note

1 Recording times set using the GUIDE Plus+ system do not automatically change to reflect any changes that may occur in the program broad-

cast schedules.

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Lock / Unlock video window

When you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, the channel you were watching remains visible in the video window. The date stamp above the window lets you know the channel, date and time.

The default setting for this window is ‘locked’, as indicated by a closed padlock icon above the video window. When locked, the video window always shows the channel you were previously watching as you move up and down through the listings grid.

If you prefer, you can unlock the video window so that as you highlight different channels in the listings grid, that channel is shown in the video window.

ENTER

1 Highlight a channel logo.

Areas

The GUIDE Plus+™ system consists of seven Areas. All Areas can be accessed from the Menu bar.

• Grid – The GUIDE Plus+ system Home Area. Displays TV listings information for the next seven days by time and channel.

• Search – Search for TV programs by category (e.g., Sport), subcategory (e.g., Football) or keyword.

• My TV – Set up a profile and receive recommendations according to your preferences.

• Schedule – Show all scheduled recordings.

• Info – Area for additional information, such as weather (not available in all regions).

• Editor – Change channel settings.

• Setup – Setup the GUIDE Plus+™ system.

The Grid Area

The Grid is the main TV listings screen of the GUIDE Plus+ system and is the first screen that you see when you press GUIDE. You can see TV listings for the next seven days, starting with the current day.

When you highlight a program in the Grid, you can see information about it in the Information Box, including title, synopsis, channel, source, time and length. If there is an i symbol in the Information Box, it means that there is an extended synopsis available. Press the INFO button

Channel logos are displayed to the left of program titles.

2 Press the RED Action button (Unlock).

The padlock icon above the video window becomes unlocked. It remains unlocked for the remainder of your current TV viewing session.

If you want to lock the video window again, follow the same procedure. The RED Action button will now act as Lock.

Channel mosaic screen

You can switch the display style of channels in the Grid Area, Schedule Area or My TV Area from a list to a mosaic of channel icons by pressing the YELLOW Action button. Select the channel icon you want using the cursor buttons, then press screen on that channel.

Note

1 If you’re using an external tuner (satellite tuner, for example), there will be a short delay of a couple of seconds while it tunes to the channel.

This is normal.

ENTER to return to the previous

to see it.

In some countries, you can also see a rating for a particular

program (mostly movies). These ratings are provided by local partners, such as TV magazines.

From the Grid Area you can:

• View and scroll through program listings

• Read program synopsis

• Tune to a program that’s currently showing

• Set a program to record

• Lock or unlock the video window.

• Access Information panels.

Browsing the Grid

Use the following remote buttons to browse the grid: /// (cursor buttons) – Navigate the Grid

 PREV/ NEXT – Previous / next page / – Previous / next day

BLUE Action button – Return to the current time/date in the Grid.

ENTER – Press on the current selection to exit the GUIDE

Plus+ system and start watching the program.

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The Search Area

From the Search Area you can:

• Search by category

• Search by subcategory

• Search by keyword

• Read program synopsis

• Tune to a program that’s currently showing

• Set a program to record

• Access Information panels.

Searching

You can search for programs by category, subcategory or by keyword (My Choice). Categories for searching include Movies (purple), Sport (green), Children (blue) and Others (teal). In some countries there is a further subcategory available called ‘Tip of the Day’. These are programs recommended by a local partner, such as a TV magazine.

ENTER

1 Select ‘Search’ from the Menu bar.

ENTER

2 Select a category and a subcategory.

Using My Choice keywords for a search

In addition to the standard categories, you can also set your own keywords.

ENTER

1 Access My Choice.

2 Press the YELLOW Action button to add a keyword.

ENTER

3 Enter a keyword to appear in the menu.

• If you choose All as the subcategory, all programs in the category you selected will show up in the search results.

ENTER

3 Start the search.

The search results are shown sorted by time and date.

• If no search results are displayed, it means there are no programs for the current day that match your search criteria.

When you’re finished, press the GREEN Action button to exit and continue.

ENTER

4 Start the keyword search.

• You can delete or edit keywords using the RED and GREEN Action buttons.

• When you have set more than two keywords, an All subcategory automatically appears which allows you to search for all your keywords.

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My TV Area

The My TV Area allows you to set up a personal profile. You can define a profile by channels, themes and/or keywords. As soon as a personal profile has been set, the GUIDE Plus+ system continuously scans the TV listings for the next seven days. Whenever you access the My TV Area, a list of programs matching your profile appears.

From the My TV Area you can:

• Set up a profile by channel, theme and/or keyword.

• Edit and delete profiles.

• Read program synopsis

• Tune to a program that’s currently showing

• Set a program to record

• Access Information panels.

Setting up a profile

You can set up a profile with any combination of up to 16 channels, four categories and 16 keywords.

1 Select ‘My TV’ from the Menu bar. 2 Press the YELLOW Action button to set a profile.

3 To add a channel to your profile, press the YELLOW Action button.

Select a channel from the mosaic of channel icons and press

ENTER. Repeat this step to add up to 16 channels.

4 To add a theme to your profile, highlight ‘Themes’ and press the YELLOW Action button.

Channels is now highlighted.

Select a theme from the Search Area categories and

ENTER. Repeat this step to add up to four

press categories.

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5 To add a keyword to your profile, highlight ‘Keywords’ and press the YELLOW Action button.

Use the /// buttons followed by ENTER to select characters from the on-screen keyboard. When you’re finished, press the GREEN Action button to exit and continue.

ENTER to activate your profile.

6 Press

• You can add up to 16 keywords by repeating step 5.

• You can edit or delete your profile using the RED and GREEN Action buttons.

The Schedule Area

The Schedule Area is where you can set, see, edit and delete scheduled (timer) recordings.

From the Schedule Area you can:

• Edit or delete a One-Button-Recording.

• Set, edit or delete a ShowView recording.

• Set, edit or delete a manual recording.

Editing a scheduled recording

You can edit any parameter in a scheduled recording, or delete it if you no longer require it.

1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.

• If you only want to edit the recording quality, frequency, destination, timing or genre settings, skip to step 6 below.

2 Press the GREEN Action button (Edit). 3 Use the cursor and number buttons to edit the

recording date, start time, end time and channel.

Use the / buttons or the number buttons to edit. Press the GREEN Action button to go to continue, or the

RED Action button to go back.

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4 Enter a name for the scheduled recording.

Use the /// buttons followed by ENTER to select characters from the on-screen keyboard.

After entering the whole name, press the GREEN Action button to continue.

5 Highlight the right recording tile. 6 Press the RED Action button (Quality) to change

the recording quality.

7 Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to change the recording frequency.

Select from the various options for one-time, daily and weekly recordings.

8 Press YELLOW Action button (Destination) to select the recording destination.

Select from DVD, HDD or HDDr (Auto Replace Recording)

Select from AUTO

, XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP or MN (if

manual recording is set to On).

Note

1 This mode maximizes the recording quality to fit on to a single DVD disc. Can also be used when recording to HDD. 2• For a DVD timer recording, if Optimized Rec (see Optimized Rec on page 135) is set to On (and VPS/PDC is off), the recorder will adjust the

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

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

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

• Auto Replace Recording is only available as an option with regular daily or weekly recordings.

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9 Press  to access the extended recording options:

• If you want to record to a particular HDD genre, use the YELLOW Action button (Genre) to select one.

• Use the GREEN Action button (Timing) to add extra time to the end of the recording (+0, +10, +20, +30 or

VPS/PDC

(V–P)).

• Press  to display the standard recording options again.

Deleting a scheduled recording

1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.

Setting a ShowView™ recording

1 Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.

2 Press the RED Action button (ShowView). 3 Use the number buttons to enter a ShowView

programming number.

• If you live in an area not yet covered by the GUIDE Plus+ system you may also have to input a channel number. Follow the on-screen display to do this.

ENTER to confirm.

4 Press

2 Press the RED Action button (Delete).

The scheduled event is deleted.

Note

1• If you set the timer recording to use VPS/PDC, you must switch the recorder into standby before the timer recording is due to start for it to

work correctly. For non-VPS/PDC timer recordings there is no need to switch the recorder into standby.

• Optimized Recording will not work if VPS/PDC is on.

• Up to 8 timer recordings can be set with VPS/PDC.

• VPS/PDC cannot be set for recordings made from digital broadcasts or an external input, or when the recording mode is set to AUTO.

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Setting a manual recording

1 Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.

2 Press the GREEN Action button (Manual). 3 Use the number and /// buttons to enter

the recording date, then press the GREEN Action button (Next).

4 In the same way, enter the recording start time, followed by the GREEN Action button (Next) to confirm.

5 Enter the recording end time in the same way, followed by the GREEN Action button (Next) to confirm.

6 Use the number buttons to enter a channel number, then press the GREEN Action button (Next) to confirm.

D.TV 001

Alternatively, you can press the YELLOW Action button (Mosaic) and use the /// buttons to select a channel from the mosaic, followed by

ENTER.

About timer recording

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

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

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

You can also set the recorder so that it will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on to the disc if it would not otherwise fit at the recording quality you set (see Optimized Rec on page 135 for more on this).

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

This recorder is compatible with VPS (Video Programming

System) and PDC (Program Delivery Control) systems used by many analog TV stations to ensure that a timer recording catches the whole program even when the program is not running to schedule. Up to eight timer programs can be set with VPS/PDC on.

Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide

Important

•A timer recording can’t be set if there are already 32 timer programs waiting to be recorded.

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

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

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

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

• The maximum length for timer recordings made to the HDD is 24 hours. However, because one title (HDD) is limited to 12 hours, recordings over 12 hours will be spread over two titles. Note that there will be a break in the recording of a few seconds between titles.

• VPS/PDC works only with analog stations; it does not work with digital TV stations.

• VPS/PDC may not work with all broadcast stations in your country/area. Check with the stations for compatibility.

• The hours between 3:00 and 5:00 in the morning are used by the GUIDE Plus+ system to download program information. During these times, VPS/PDC may not work reliably; leave VPS/PDC off if you set a timer recording for these times.

Extending a timer recording in progress

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

Canceling or extending the timer

REC



1 Press and hold for three seconds during a timer recording.

Recording continues, but the timer indicator disappears from the front panel display indicating that the timer has been canceled.

REC



2 Press repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute blocks.

Stopping a timer recording

STOP REC



1 Press during a timer recording.

ENTER

2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.

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

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

RECORDER



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



2[Front panel] Press and hold for three seconds to lock the controls.

The front panel display briefly shows LOCK. If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly displayed again.

• To unlock the recorder, press and hold  STOP on the front panel (while the recorder is stopped) for three seconds until the display shows UNLOCK.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Check that the disc loaded or HDD is recordable, not locked (see Lock Disc on page 124), and that there are fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.

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

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

• What happens when two or more timer programs overlap?

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

If VPS/PDC is active for two timer programs that are programmed to start at the same time, then the program that actually starts first takes priority.

Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide

The Info Area

This area is reserved for additional information such as news, weather reports, stock quotes, and so on, and varies by region. (Note that this feature is not available in all countries/regions.)

The Editor Area

The Editor Area is the central location for you to manage your channels. Any changes you make here will affect what is displayed in the Grid Area. The Editor Area is mainly used when setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system to make any manual changes as necessary.

You can also use the Editor Area if new channels become available in your area, or if you change from cable to satellite, say, or move house.

From the Editor Area you can:

• Display/hide channels in the grid (switch the channel on/off).

• Select a channel source (A.TV, D.TV, Ext. Rec. 1, Ext. Rec. 2, etc.).

• Enter a channel program number.

Switching a channel on/off

You can choose whether or not to display a channel in the Grid Area by switching the channel on or off in the Editor Area.

1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.

Changing the source and program number

1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.

Name On/Off Source BBC1

BBC2 On ITV On CH4 On CH5 On BBC3 On ITV2 On

E4 Off

UKGOL On

D. TV 001

D. TV 002 D. TV 003 D. TV 004 D. TV 005 Ext. Rec. 1 007 D. TV 006

D. TV 014

D. TV 017

Prog. No.

2 Highlight the right channel tile of the channel you want to make a change to.

3 Press the RED Action button to change the channel source, or the GREEN Action button to enter a program number.

Each press of the RED Action button changes the channel source (A.TV, D.TV, Ext. Rec. 1, etc.). To set a program number, use the number buttons to enter a program number then press

ENTER (When set to A.TV or

D.TV, make sure that the program number matches the

preset number of this recorder for what you want to record).

Name On/Off Source Prog. No.

BBC1

BBC2 On ITV On CH4 On CH5 On BBC3 On ITV2 On

E4 Off

UKGOL On

2 Highlight the left channel tile of the channel you want to switch on or off.

3 Press the RED Action button to switch the channel on or off.

D. TV 001 D. TV 002 D. TV 003 D. TV 004 D. TV 005 Ext. Rec. 1 007 D. TV 006

D. TV 014

D. TV 017

Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide

The Setup Area

The Setup Area is where you can set up the GUIDE Plus+

system for your particular region, TV reception conditions, and so on.

Making changes to your GUIDE Plus+ setup

1 Select ‘Setup’ from the Menu bar.

Press ENTER to access the Basic Setup screen.

Basic Setup

Host Channel Setup

GUIDE Plus+ System Information

2 Highlight the part you want to change.

You can change the Language, Country, Postal Code and the External Receiver settings.

ENTER to confirm.

3 Press

Manual Host Channel setup

The GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically identify your Host Channel as soon as the recorder is put into standby for the first time. See the table on page 60 for a list of all the European Host Channels.

If you know your Host Channel details (source and program number) or if the automatic identification did not provide the expected result, you can identify your Host Channel manually. Select Host Channel Setup in the Setup area and follow the instructions on the TV. Select the correct source (e.g., internal tuner or external receiver) and enter the respective program number (e.g., if you have to press 9 on the remote to watch your Host Channel, enter 9 as the program number). When you next switch the recorder into standby the GUIDE Plus+ system will complete the Host Channel setup.

You can reset the Host Channel settings at any time back to the default setting of automatic. Please be aware that resetting the Host Channel will erase all TV listings data.

GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting

This FAQ covers only a few questions. For a complete list please consult the GUIDE Plus+ website at: www.europe.guideplus.com

FAQ

• When I tried setting up my external receiver I could not get any of the attempts to work, what should I do?

A: There could be several reasons why your external receiver could not be controlled.

– The connections could be wrong. Make sure that the G-LINK cable is connected to the G-LINK connector on the recorder and the IR blaster is in front of the external receiver, pointing towards the IR receiver of your external receiver. See Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver on page 49.

– The code that is listed under your brand could be wrong. Please try other codes for your brand under satellite, cable or terrestrial. Go to the Setup Area and choose one of the three options (cable, satellite or terrestrial) that you have not already tried. Follow the on-screen prompts to make sure that the GUIDE Plus+ system can change channels on your external receiver. If it does not work, repeat the process, choosing different reception and external receiver combinations until you have tried all the codes for your brand of receiver that are already in the GUIDE Plus+ system. If it still does not work, see below on how to receive new codes overnight.

– The unit has not yet received new codes. The nightly data downloads frequently include new codes for controlling external receivers. Please tune your external receiver to your local host channel and leave

Note

1 Making changes to the Country or Postal Code settings may require a new download of TV listings information. This can take up to 24 hours.

Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide

it on overnight. Switch this recorder into standby. The next morning, please perform the GUIDE Plus+ setup again to see if your external receiver can now be controlled.

– The external receiver that you use is currently not supported. If, after leaving your external receiver on overnight, and doing the Reception and External Receiver Setup again, it still does not respond, please call Customer Support to report your brand and model.

• My external receiver was successfully setup. However I have found that when the GUIDE Plus+ system has to change to a channel with a 3-digit program number in the external receiver's preset, it does not work. It looks like the GUIDE Plus+ system can only send two digits.

With the number of channels increasing, the number of digits has increased as well. While older boxes use only 2 digits, newer boxes require up to 4. It is possible that you selected an older code for your brand during set-up. Please access the Setup Area, select External Receiver and repeat the setup for your brand (Note: Every time you see the on-screen question about whether the receiver has changed to a certain channel, the GUIDE Plus+ system has sent a different code). Try all the different codes until your GUIDE Plus+ system can control your external receiver correctly. If you have no success, try to receive new codes overnight.

•I used to receive data through my terrestrial antenna or analog cable without a set-top box. Now, I have “upgraded” to a satellite system or to digital cable with external receiver. What should I do to receive data for the GUIDE Plus+ system?

You can try to receive your host channel through your new reception method. If you have problems to receive data we recommend that you keep your analog terrestrial or cable connection only to receive data this way. It is important that you identify your host channel correctly in the Editor Area.

• After I performed the initial set-up I found that the lineup for all the channels received via the external set top box is incorrect. How do I correct this?

You can change the line-up in the editor according to your preferences. Access the Editor Area. Select the channels that you would like to change. Change the source and preset number according to your preferences.

•I performed the set-up but after many hours I still have a blank EPG what is going wrong?

There are several possibilities: – Connections are wrong. See Connecting up on

page 46 to double check everything. – The initial setup of GUIDE Plus+ was completed

incorrectly. Try setting it up again (see Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system on page 59).

– Your cabling and setup is OK, but the recorder has not been connected for enough time to receive the TV listings data. Leave the recorder in standby overnight.

– For external receiver users only: The connections and setup are OK, but the external receiver was not tuned to the correct host channel. Check the list of host channels (see step 5 of Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system on page 59) and leave the recorder in standby and the external receiver on overnight tuned to the correct host channel.

– You live in a country/region where the GUIDE Plus+ system is not yet available. Check the list of countries to see if you are in a region that is supported.

•I used the One-Button-Record feature (red Action button) to set a recording, but I recorded the wrong channel.

If the channel to be recorded is received via the external receiver first make sure that the external receiver was left switched on. Next, in the Editor Area, make sure that the channel to be recorded is correctly set: Access the Editor Area. Check the source and program number of the channel that you wanted to record. Change the source and preset numbers if incorrect.

If you are recording from the recorder’s internal tuner (the A.TV or D.TV setting), make sure that the program number is the same as the preset number set on this recorder. If they are different, go to the Editor Area and change the program number to match the recorder’s preset number.

• The TV listings information doesn’t update.

The latest TV listings information is automatically downloaded by the recorder overnight. This only happens if the recorder is in standby; if the recorder is left on, it will not download. When not using the recorder, please switch it into standby.

Data downloads can take several hours. The front panel display shows EPG when downloading. If you switch the recorder on while EPG is displayed, the download will be canceled.

• The GUIDE Plus+ system is not supported in my area, but when I switch the recorder into standby, after a while the front panel display shows EPG. Can I stop this from happening?

If the GUIDE Plus+ system is not supported in your area, please do not set the postal code in the GUIDE Plus+ setup (see Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system on page 59). When the GUIDE Plus+ service starts in your area, please set the postal code again.

• The automatic Host Channel search failed or the GUIDE Plus+ system identified the wrong Host Channel for my region.

You can identify your Host Channel manually. See Manual Host Channel setup on page 73 for how to do this.

Using the digital electronic program guide

Chapter 6

Using the digital electronic program guide

This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to Digital EPG.

The Digital EPG system

The Digital EPG shows a table of scheduled digital TV programs and detailed information about individual programs. It also allows you easily to select and tune to a

particular program. The Digital EPG screen consists of Program Information,

Channel List and General Program List. This section describes information displayed in the schedule and information windows.

Note that the recorder’s clock must be set to the correct time and date to ensure all relevant EPG information is displayed.

General Program List

D007

1 Appears when the schedule table can be scrolled forward or backward

2 Time schedule 3 Channel list 4 Highlights the currently selected channel 5 Indicates the program set for recording 6 Appears when other programs (often short ones)

have been scheduled for the same period

7 Program title 8 Time dividers

• The general program list may show sections whose bottom right corners have been folded. This indicates that other programs have been scheduled for that period. To view the title of such a program and related information, highlight a folded section, and then press /.

Program information

D007

1 Channel number 2 Station name 3 Program title 4 Appear when other programs have been scheduled

for the same period

5 Program schedule 6 Program genre

Using the Digital EPG

Using the Digital EPG you can check the schedule of digital TV programs, view information about desired programs, and/or select programs.

GUIDE

1 Press to display the Digital EPG screen.

The EPG screen updates automatically if the EPG data is acquired successfully. If not, the Digital EPG screen shows a blank image.

Note

1 EPG information is only viewable for D.TV programs that provide EPG information.

Using the digital electronic program guide

ENTER

2 Select a TV program.

D007

• Press CHANNEL +/– to skip to the next or previous channel list page.

• Information about the selected program appears in the information window.

• To watch a program currently on air, select the program (then press ENTER).

• You can check information about programs scheduled up to 1 week ahead, depending on conditions.

• Depending on conditions, it may take some time to acquire EPG data.

INFO

3 Press to view more information about the selected program.

Detailed information appears in the schedule window. If the screen contains further information, More ... is

displayed.

• To quit the display of detailed information, press INFO again (or RETURN/EXIT).

D007

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************* **************************

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Setting timer programs

Using the Digital EPG, it’s easy to set digital TV programs for recording.

GUIDE

1 Press to display the Digital EPG screen.

ENTER

2 Select a program.

• Select a program currently on-air: press ENTER to close the Digital EPG screen watch the channel immediately, or press RED to set the program for recording immediately.

• Select a program not yet started then press ENTER or RED to set the program for recording.

D007

ENTER

3 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.

D007

GUIDE

4 Press to exit the Digital EPG screen.

Note

1 The general program list does not show programs that have already finished.

More...

A red clock icon appears for the program.

GUIDE

4 Press to exit the Digital EPG screen.

Using the digital electronic program guide

Other useful EPG functions

EPG Jump

1 Press GREEN when the Digital EPG screen (Program List, Detailed information or Search Result) is displayed.

ENTER

2 In the ‘Date’ field select a date (within one week) to jump to.

Date

Time

ENTER

3 In the ‘Time’ field select a time of the day (0:00 to 23:00) to jump to.

ENTER

4 Select ‘Jump’.

The Program List for the specified day and time is displayed.

EPG Search

1 Press YELLOW when the EPG screen (Program List, Detailed information or Search Result) is displayed.

ENTER

2 In the ‘Date’ field select a date (within one week) to search in.

Mon.13.Sep

14:00

CancelJump

ENTER

3 In the ‘Time’ field select the time of day (0:00 to 23:00) to search in.

ENTER

4 In the ‘Genre’ field, select the genre to search for.

You can search for multiple genres by pressing ENTER after each genre.

ENTER

5 Select ‘OK’.

ENTER

6 Select ‘Search’.

The results of your search are displayed.

Date

Time

Genre

0/16

•

Sun.12.Sep

12:00

Select

CancelSearch

Recording

Chapter 7

Recording

About DVD recording

This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media.

DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be initialized for Video mode or VR mode recording. Each has its advantages, and it depends on what you want to do with the recording which mode you choose.

If you want to edit your recordings in any significant way, VR mode offers greater possibilities for cutting, copying, and changing the way the video is presented.

Video mode is less flexible when it comes to editing, but it has the advantage that it is compatible with standard

DVD players (many of which won’t play VR mode discs Once a disc is initialized for a particular mode, all

recording on that disc will be in that mode.

DVD+RW discs can be initialized for +VR mode recording.

DVD-RAM discs can be initialized for VR mode recording. DVD+R discs do not require initializing.

Important

• The table below shows the maximum number of titles recordable per disc and the maximum number of chapters per title:

Disc type/rec. format

DVD-R/-RW Video mode

DVD-R/-RW/-RAM VR mode

DVD+R/+RW 49

A maximum of 999 chapters are recordable per disc.

A maximum of 254 chapters are recordable per disc.

• This recorder cannot play or record unfinalized Video mode and DVD+R discs recorded on another recorder. DVD+RW discs recorded on another recorder are playable on this recorder but are not recordable.

• The maximum continuous recording time for one title is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc.

Max. titles

(per disc)

99 99

Max. chapters

(per title)

999

• If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the total number of recordable titles remaining may not increase.

• Although this recorder can record PAL, SECAM, NTSC and PAL-60, you can’t mix multiple TV line systems on one disc. A disc can contain PAL and SECAM recordings, or NTSC and PAL-60. See also Additional information about the TV system settings on page 138.

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

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

recorder.

• See also Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 41 for detailed disc compatibility information.

Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs

Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs is generally the same as recording to regular single-layer discs; however, please note the following points:

• When the recorder switches from the first layer to the second during recording a DVD-R DL (Video mode) disc, a new title is automatically started on the new layer.

• Up to 99 titles can be recorded on a DVD-R DL (Video mode) disc. If the 99th title is being recorded when the layer is switched, recording will stop.

• Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+R DL disc.

• You cannot play, record additional material to, edit or finalize a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc that has been recorded on but not yet finalized on another DVD recorder.

Note

1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for

VR mode compatibility information.

Recording

About HDD recording

Recording to the hard disk drive (HDD) is very flexible; you have the full choice of recording quality options, including manual mode, and of course you can record, erase and re-record as many times as you like.

The capacity of the hard disk drive means that you can store many hours of video on it, even using the higher quality recording modes.

Important

• The maximum number of titles/chapters per title that can be recorded on the HDD is 999 and 99 respectively. No more recording is possible on the HDD after the maximum number of titles has been reached.

• The maximum continuous recording time for one title is 12 hours.

• It is possible to record both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. Before recording, you need to make sure that the Input Line System setting (page 138) matches the TV line system of the source you’re recording.

HDD Video mode compatibility

When recording to the HDD you can choose to record in one of two formats. Set the format from the HDD Recording Format item in the Initial Setup menu (see page 135).

When set to Video Mode On, high-speed copying from HDD to Video mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW is possible. When recording a bilingual broadcast, set which channel you want to record from the Initial Setup menu (see Bilingual Recording on page 133).

When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off, high-speed copying isn’t possible. However, both channels of bilingual broadcasts are recorded and you can switch the audio on playback.

Recorded audio

In all except the LPCM mode, sound is recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format (only Dolby Digital 2.0 can be recorded; Dolby Digital 5.1 recording is not possible). When set to LPCM, sound is recorded in high quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format.

If the broadcast audio is bilingual and you are recording to Video mode DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, or to the HDD with the HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, or on the LPCM setting, use the Bilingual Recording setting (page 133) to select the A/L or B/R audio channel to record before recording starts. In other cases, both channels of a bilingual broadcast will be recorded and you can switch on playback.

Restrictions on video recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder.

Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed onscreen.

Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded to HDD, CPRM-compatible VR mode DVD-R/-RW (see below)

DVD-RAM. When recording a TV broadcast or through an external

input, you can display copy control information on screen. (see Displaying disc information on-screen on page 97).

CPRM

CPRM is a copy protection/scrambling system developed for the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs.

CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.

This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on CPRM-compatible DVD-R (ver. 2.0 / 8x or higher) or DVD-RW (ver. 1.1 or higher) discs formatted in VR mode, DVD-RAM discs or on the HDD.

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

Recording equipment and copyright

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.

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.

, or

Recording

Displaying a channel banner

Using the built-in A.TV and D.TV tuners

Switching between A.TV and D.TV tuners

MAIN SUB

• Press to switch between D.TV (digital) and A.TV (analog).

Changing channels

There are a number of ways to select analog and digital TV channels.

during playback, recording or during recording standby.

Using the D.TV Channel List

When in D.TV mode, you can call up the on-screen Channel List anytime by pressing ENTER. Use the / buttons to select a channel, then press ENTER to switch

to that channel.

1• If you select a locked channel, you will need to enter your password to access it.

2 Analog channel presets are numbered 1 to 99; digital channel presets are numbered D001 to D999. 3 Due to inaccurate information provided by the broadcaster, some icons may occasionally be present or absent in error. 4 Not all channels supply more detailed information.

A.TV/D.T

Note that you can’t change the TV channel

–

CHANNEL





• CHANNEL +/– buttons

SET UP

SR+/TUNE+

123

ENTER

/ST– /ST+

456

/TUNE–

MCACC

TEST TONE

ADVANCED

• Number buttons

For example, to select channel 4 (digital channel D004), press 4 then ENTER; for channel 34 (digital

channel D034), press 3, 4, ENTER.

• CH +/– buttons on the front panel.

• For D.TV channels only, you can also use the Channel List—see below.

Tip

• When changing terrestrial digital broadcast channels, channels with a low signal strength may result in a black screen being displayed.

• For other channels, it may take a short while for the channel picture to appear, and/or for the channel number to appear.

• In both of the above cases, some improvement may be possible by adjusting the antenna.

D001

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D002

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D003

******

D004

************

D005

****

D006

******

Note

• While listening to D.TV radio channels, the screen saver automatically starts after no button has been pressed for 3 minutes.

A channel banner shows program titles, start and end times of the current program and other channel information. The information is updated every minute.

INFO

• Press to display the channel banner for the current channel.

D001

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Now

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• Use the / buttons to display the channel banner

for other channels. To switch to the displayed banner’s channel, press ENTER.

• The channel banner displays the Subtitles ( ) and MHEG ( ) icon if that channel supports the MHEG

application (see Using the MHEG application below).

• To see more detailed channel information, press INFO again.

Now

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Use the / buttons to display information about previous and following programs. Use the / buttons to see information about other channels.

• If there is still more information to be displayed, More ... is displayed; press the BLUE button to see the extra information.

• To hide the channel banner, press RETURN/EXIT.

Changing D.TV audio languages

MAIN SUB

AUDIO

• Press to display the current audio language. Press repeatedly to change it to other available languages.

Changing D.TV subtitle languages

MAIN SUB

SUBTITLE

• Press to display the current subtitle language. Press repeatedly to change it to other available languages.

Wed.30.Apr 12:46

11:30

12:00 12:30

12:00--

12:0011:30 -

More...

Recording

Using the MHEG application

(UK only)

Some stations bring you programs with the MHEG (Multimedia and Hypermedia Expert Group) application

encoded, letting you experience D.TV interactively.

The channel banner displays an icon ( ) to indicate that the MHEG application can be run.

• Press to start the MHEG application.

• You can also use any of the colour buttons.

TEXT

MAIN SUB

• Press TEXT to quit the MHEG application.

Changing A.TV audio channels

You can change the audio channel of the broadcast or external input signal.

• Press to change the audio type.

The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.

AUDIO

MAIN SUB

• If the NICAM audio setting (see NICAM Select on

page 133) is set to NICAM and you are watching a NICAM broadcast, you can switch between NICAM and Regular (non-NICAM) audio.

NICAM

Regular

• If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you can also select the language.

NICAM A NICAM B

Regular

NICAM A+B

• You can also select the language for a non-NICAM bilingual broadcast.

A (L) B (R)

A + B (L+R)

• When watching a recording made from an external input with Bilingual recording selected (see External Audio on page 133), you can switch the audio channel between left (L), right (R) or both (L+R).

L+R

Note

• When recording to the HDD with HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, to DVD in Video mode, or on the LPCM setting, only one channel of a bilingual broadcast is recorded. In this case, decide which language you want to record before recording by setting the Bilingual Recording setting (see Bilingual Recording on page 133).

Switching between TV and DVD

When the recorder is stopped or recording you can choose whether to have the audio/video from the built-in TV tuner (or external input) play on your TV (‘DVD mode’), or watch the channel that the TV is currently set to (‘TV mode’).

During playback or when a menu is being displayed onscreen, the sound and video is always routed to your TV and is unaffected by the TV/DVD mode setting.

Note that the recorder must be connected to your TV using a SCART cable to be able to use this feature.

TV/DVD

• Switch between TV mode and DVD mode.

Note

1 If you start recording while the MHEG application is running, the MHEG application screen will also be recorded. To avoid this, quit the

application first, then start recording. It is not possible to start the MHEG application while recording is in progress.

2 This function is not available when subtitle display is active.

Recording

Setting the picture quality/recording time

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

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

When Manual Recording is set to On (see Manual Recording on page 135), a further option will be available (MN1 to MN32 or LPCM, depending on what you set).

When recording to DVD+R/+RW, SLP is the longest recording time available. If you select SEP or MN1 to

MN3, the recording mode will automatically revert to SLP.

REC MODE

• Press repeatedly to select the recording quality.

• XP – High quality setting, gives about one hour of recording time on a DVD disc.

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

• LP (Long Play) – Lower video quality than SP, but doubles the recording time on a DVD to about four hours.

• EP (Extended Play) – Lower quality than LP, but gives about six hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

• SLP (Super Long Play) – Lower quality than EP, but gives about eight hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

• SEP (Super Extended Play) – Lowest video quality but gives about ten hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

• MN1 to MN32 / LPCM (available only when manual recording is on)

The setting is indicated in the front panel display, and shown on-screen together with the recording time for a blank recordable disc. If a recordable disc is loaded, the approximate remaining recording time for that disc is also shown. (Note that if the On Screen Display setting (see On Screen Display on page 137) is Off then this information is not displayed.)

– Manual / Linear PCM

Basic recording from the TV

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

Basic recording from the TV involves just setting the channel to record, choosing whether to record to the HDD or a DVD and selecting the recording quality.

HDD/DVD

1 Select the HDD or DVD for recording.

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

•

If you want to record a VR mode DVD-R or a Video mode DVD-RW, you must initialize it before proceeding

(see Initializing recordable DVD discs on page 87).

MAIN SUB

2 Press to switch between D.TV (digital) and A.TV (analog).

3 Select a TV channel to record.

The front panel display shows the channel number, or channel name if it’s available:

4 Set the picture quality/recording time.

5 select the audio channel to record.

See Changing A.TV audio channels on page 81 for more on this.

A.TV/D.T

–

CHANNEL





A.TV Channel preset

• While the recorder is stopped, you can also use the number buttons on the remote to select the channel (For channel 24, press 2, 4 then ENTER).

If the recorder is stopped, you can also use the CH +/–

• buttons on the front panel to select the channel number.

REC MODE

• See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 82 for detailed instructions.

AUDIO

MAIN SUB

If you’re recording from the A.TV tuner,

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

Note

1 Audio is recorded in 16-bit Linear PCM format, video is recorded at XP quality. When recording a bilingual broadcast, select which audio chan-

nel to record (see Bilingual Recording on page 133).

Recording

AUDIO

MAIN SUB

6 If you’re recording from the D.TV tuner, select the audio language to record.

• You may also be able to set which subtitle language to record; use SUBTITLE to select.

REC



7 Start recording.

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

• To cancel the set recording time, press  REC.

• If you want to pause recording at any time  PAUSE. Press again to restart the recording (If recording to the HDD, DVD-RAM or in VR mode, a new chapter is started after recording restarts).

STOP REC



8 Press to stop recording.

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



STOP REC.

• Recording will stop automatically when there is no more space on the HDD/DVD, or after 12 hours of HDD recording (whichever is sooner).

If VPS/PDC is active for two timer programs that are programmed to start at the same time, then the program that actually starts first takes priority.

Tip

• During recording you can turn on/off the SCART loop through function. During recording, press the front panel CH + button to switch to SCART THRU (loop through on), or CH – to switch to SCART NORM (loop through off). Loop through is automatically reset to off after recording has finished. Note that you can’t switch loop through on if recording from the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) or AV1(RGB)-TV connectors.

, press

Pause Live TV

HDD

The Pause Live TV feature lets you effectively pause a TV program you’re watching. When you’re ready to resume watching, just press the  PLAY button.

Setting up for Pause Live TV

You can use the Pause Live TV feature with an AV Linkcompatible TV connected using a SCART cable (see TV tuner setup for Pause Live TV below), or using this recorder’s internal tuner (see Using the recorder’s internal tuner for Pause Live TV below).

TV tuner setup for Pause Live TV

To use this feature with an external TV tuner, the recorder must be connected to your TV using a SCART cable, and the AV Link setting (page 138) should be set to This

Recorder Only. more on this.

In order to use Pause Live TV, make the following connections and settings.

• Pause Live TV will not work as expected when watching TV via an external component such as a VCR or digital tuner. It only works with the channel selected on the TV.

• Pause Live TV only works with the built-in A.TV (analog) tuner. It does not work with the D.TV tuner or the external inputs. Make sure the Auto Channel

Setting is set to Download from TV (see Auto Channel Setting on page 131).

1 Connect this recorder to your TV with a SCART cable.

2 Press HOME MENU. 3 Select ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Analog Tuner’ > ‘Auto

Channel Setting’ > ‘Download from TV’.

• If the Download from TV option appears grayed out, check the connections to your TV and try again.

• Depending on your TV, you might have to switch off and unplug it for a few moments before plugging it back in and switching on.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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