Pioneer RCS-LX60D, SSP-LX60D, SX-LX60D User Manual

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RCS-LX60D

SX-LX60D SSP-LX60D DVR

-LX60D

Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer

Speaker System

HDD/DVD Recorder

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Operating Instructions

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so 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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This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).

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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.

CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit. Location: inside of the HDD/DVD Recorder

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

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

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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

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 (HDD/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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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

5 cm

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).

WARNING

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

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 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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5 cm 5 cm

10 cm

Receiver subwoofer HDD/DVD Recorder

10 cm

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

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ;

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

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

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Section One

Contents

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Section One

What’s in the box

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01 Speaker Setup Guide

Safety precautions when setting up Home theater sound setup

Front surround setup (recommended) Standard surround setup

Wall mounting the speakers

Before mounting

Additional notes on speaker placement

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02 Connecting up

Basic connections Using this system for TV audio

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03 Controls and displays

Display unit

Display

HDD/DVD Recorder

Display

Common Interface

Inserting a CA module Remote control Using the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote control

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04 Before you start

Switching on Setting up Basic operation

Watching a DVD

Listening to a CD

Watching a title recorded on the HDD

Listening to the radio

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05 Getting started

System demo setting Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound

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06 Listening to your system

Auto listening mode Listening in surround sound

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Advanced Surround Listening in stereo Using the Sound Retriever Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Enhancing dialogue Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes

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Adjusting the bass and treble Boosting the bass level

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07 Listening to the radio

Listening to the radio

Improving poor FM reception Improving poor AM sound Changing the noise cut mode Memorizing stations Listening to station presets

Using RDS

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Displaying RDS information Searching for RDS programs

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08 Surround sound settings

Using the Setup menu

Channel level setting Speaker distance setting Dynamic Range Control Dual mono setting

Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone

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09 Other connections

Connecting auxiliary components

Connecting an analog audio component Listening to an external audio source Connecting external antennas Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer

plasma display

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10 Additional information

Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DTS CD setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Installation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Hints on installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Section Two

Operating instructions for HDD/DVD

Recorder (DVR-LX60D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Section One

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following items are all supplied.

Receiver subwoofer (SX-LX60D) box:

• Remote control (page 18)

• AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm operation) x2 (page 21)

• Display unit (page 15)

• Power cord (page 12)

• AM loop antenna (page 10)

• FM wire antenna (page 10)

• Control cable (page 10)

• Display cable (page 10)

• Coaxial cable (page 10)

• Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) (page 24)

• Non-skid pads (large) x4 (page 7)

• Spacers x2 (page 11)

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

HDD/DVD recorder (DVR-LX60D) box:

• Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2

• Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) (page 14)

• G-LINK™ cable (page 51)

• RF antenna cable x 2 (page 14)

• Power cord (page 14)

• Operating instructions

• Warranty card

Speakers (SSP-LX60D) box:

• Speakers (front x2, surround x2, center x2) (page 12)

• Speaker cables x5 (page 12)

• Non-skid pads (small) x24 (page 7)

• Brackets x2 (page 7)

• Spiral wrap x2 (page 13)

• Screws x8 (page 7)

Center

Front left

Front right

Surround left

Surround right

Bass

Center

Front left

Front right

Surround left

Surround right

Bass

Listening position

Speaker Setup Guide

Chapter 1

Speaker Setup Guide

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.

If the speakers are to be used in a stacked configuration, always use the provided brackets to secure them together (page 7, 8).

Front left

Center

Front right

Bass

Home theater sound setup

Most 5.1 channel home theater systems are designed so that speakers are placed to surround the listener’s position as shown in the illustration. Such designs, however, produce the undesirable effect of forcing the center speaker to be mounted above or below the television monitor, and require room for the surround speakers.

Front left

Surround left

Center

Front right

The present system, however, features Pioneer’s proprietary New Front Surround technology and Dual Center Speakers, using only two speaker positions (to right and left of television as shown in the illustration) in order to provide full home theater sound while greatly simplifying the issue of speaker placement.

Bass

Surround right

Surround left

Surround right

Front surround setup (recommended)

This recommended method places the surround speakers in front, to simplify the issue of speaker placement in the room. The center speakers can be placed in independently in the center if desired.

Surround

left

Center

Front

left

Listening position

*When center speakers are placed in the center.

Surround

left

Front

left

Center

Surround right

Center

Front right

Surround right

Front right

Receiver

subwoofer

Speaker Setup Guide

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

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

Non-skid pads (small) x 24

Non-skid pads (large) x 4

Front, Center and Surround speakers

Receiver subwoofer

2 Stack the speakers and fix with the brackets.

Each speaker is provided with a color-coded indicator on the model label on the rear side to assist identification. Refer to the color indicators and install the speakers correctly.

Model label

Left

Blue

Green

Surround speaker

Center speaker

Right

Gray

Green

As shown in the illustration, stack the speakers from the bottom up in the order front speaker, center speaker, surround speaker. Align the bracket with the respective upper screw hole on the back of the front speaker, the two screw holes on the center speaker, and the bottom screw hole on the surround speaker, and fasten the screws securely.

Surround speaker

Center speaker

Front speaker

Bracket

Screw

When placing the center speakers independently, stack the front speaker on the bottom and the surround speaker on top, then align the 1st and 3rd screw holes from the top of the bracket with the upper screw holes on the back of the speakers, and fasten the two securely.

Bracket

Surround speaker

Front speaker

Screw

Color indicator

White

Front speaker

Red

Caution

• Do not attempt to carry the speakers when they are connected with the bracket. Doing so may cause damage to the bracket or worsen damage to the bracket and speakers in the event they are dropped.

3 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 24) to complete your surround sound setup.

Listening position

Speaker Setup Guide

Standard surround setup

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

The center speakers can be installed independently in the center if desired.

Front

left

Listening position

Surround left

*When center speakers are placed in the center.

Front

left

Center

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

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

Non-skid pads (small) x 24

Front, Center and Surround speakers

CenterCenter

Front right

Surround right

Front right

Receiver

subwoofer

2 (When mounting center speakers to right and left) Stack the speakers and fix with the bracket.

Each speaker is provided with a color-coded indicator on the model label on the rear side to assist identification. Refer to the color indicators and install the speakers correctly.

Model label

Color indicator

Left

Green

White

Center speaker

Front speaker

Right

Green

Red

As shown in the illustration, stack the speakers with the front speaker on the bottom and center speaker on top, then align the 1st and 3rd screw holes from the top of the bracket with the upper screw holes on the back of the speakers, and fasten the two securely.

Bracket

Center speaker

Front speaker

Screw

Caution

• Do not attempt to carry the speakers when they are connected with the bracket. Doing so may cause damage to the bracket or worsen damage to the bracket and speakers in the event they are dropped.

3 Connect the speaker system.

Refer to

Connecting up

Non-skid pads (large) x 4

Receiver subwoofer

Speaker Setup Guide

Wall mounting the speakers

The front, center and surround speakers have 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.

• When using the Front surround setup, separate the left and right speakers by about 1.5 m for optimum effect.

• When using the Standard surround setup, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level for optimum effect.

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 (x2), center (x2) and surround (x2) 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 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 2

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-LX60D)

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

ANTENNA

OUT

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT. SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

ANTENNA

AM LOOP ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

MCACC

SETUP MIC

CONTROL IN

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR1

DVD/DVR2

SPEAKERS

CONTROL

OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

CENTER FRONT

AC IN

DIGITAL

ANALOG

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

Coaxial cable

Control cable

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Display cable

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.

HDD/DVD Recorder (DVR-LX60D)

VIDEOAUDIO

S-VIDEO

INPUT 3

DER)

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECO

AV 1 (RGB) ñ TV

G-LINK

CONTROL

OUTPUT

OUT

5 V

ANTENNA(DIGITAL)

30 mA

HDMI OUT

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.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

AC IN

Display unit

Connecting up

1 Connect the HDD/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 HDD/DVD recorder.

b. Plug the coaxial cable into the

INPUT (DVD/DVR 1)

DIGITAL AUDIO

jack on the rear of the receiver

subwoofer. Plug the other end of the cable into the

AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

jack on the rear of the HDD/

DIGITAL

DVD recorder.

Note that unless the control cable is connected,

you

can’t use the remote control with the HDD/DVD recorder.

2 Fasten the spacers to the display unit and connect.

If the display unit is difficult to view, the spacers can be attached to allow changing of the viewing angle. Peel off the protective paper from the spacers and press the spacers onto the depressions on the bottom of the display unit.

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 antennas1.

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.

plug onto the center pin of the

Note

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

• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see

external antennas

• Do not attach any antenna other than the provided loop antenna, or an external antenna as described on page 34.

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

• 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.

on page 34.

Improving poor FM reception

and

Improving poor AM sound

on page 29 or

Connecting

Connecting up

Receiver subwoofer (SX-LX60D)

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT. SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

CONTROL

OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER FRONT

AC IN

MCACC

SETUP MIC

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

ANTENNA

AM LOOP ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

CONTROL IN

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR1

DVD/DVR2

DIGITAL

ANALOG

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

To AC outlet

5 Connect each speaker.

• The front and surround speaker cables have a colorcoded connector at one end and two bare wires at the other end.

Color-coded wire (Connect to speaker)

Color-coded connector (Connect to rear panel)

• Since there is only one terminal to connect the two center speakers, you will need to use the supplied Ycable for the connection.

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

• Connect the wires to the speaker. Each speaker in the illustration can be identified by means of the colorcoded indicator provided on the rear-surface model label. Match the color-coded wire with the color indicator on the model label, then insert the colorcoded wire into the red ( into the black (

–

) side.

) side and the other wire

Surround right

(Gray)

Center

(Green)

Front right

(Red)

Surround left (Blue)

Listening position

Center (Green)

Y-cable

Front left (White)

Speaker system (SSP-LX60D)

• When connecting the center speakers, connect the Ycable dual end to the two center speakers in the same way.

Y-cable

To Receiver subwoofer

• 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

Connecting up

• When connections are completed, adjust the cable placements. If the speakers have been fixed with the brackets, fix the cable to the groove in the brackets as shown.

• Fasten the cables together with the spiral wrap. Hold multiple cables together and place the wrap over the cables from the end. Wrap the spiral wrap with the cables in the center. The spiral wrap may be cut at a desired length.

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 terminal.

Caution

• These speaker terminals carry

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.

• The center speakers and front/surround speakers are designed with different impedance values. Be sure to identify and connect the speakers correctly since improper connections may result in degraded sound or operation.

SUBWOOFER SPEAKER

HAZARDOUS LIVE

MCACC

Connecting up

INPUT 3

OUTPUT

To V ideo input

To Audio input

Antenna wall outlet

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECO

DER)

AV 1 (RGB) ñ TV

ANTENNA

OUT

RF antenna cable

ANTENNA

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow)

VIDEOAUDIO

S-VIDEO

RF antenna cable

To Antenna in

7 Connect the HDD/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 49 to connect

the antenna.

8 Connect the power cord.

• Connect the power cord to AC inlet on the receiver subwoofer and HDD/DVD recorder. Connect the power cord to a wall socket.

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.

Important

• When connecting this system, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Connect the power cord to the wall socket only after completing all other connections.

Note

1 Other types of video connection are possible. See page 50 to page 52 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.

Antenna wall outlet or indoor antenna

G-LINK

CONTROL

RF antenna cable

ANTENNA(DIGITAL)

OUT

5 V

30 mA

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA

(DIGITAL) IN

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

HDD/DVD Recorder

(DVR-LX60D)

SETUP MIC

CONTROL IN

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT. SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

SPEAKERS

CONTROL

OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

CENTER FRONT

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 any analog source you want, such as a tape deck, etc.

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR1

DVD/DVR2

DIGITAL

ANALOG

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

ANALOG AUDIO INPUT

AC IN

To AC outlet

To Audio output

jacks for

Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Display unit

1 4 652 3

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the system on/into standby.

2 Front panel display

See below for details.

3 IR remote sensor

(page 20)

4 AUDIO INPUT

Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs (

DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2, DIGITAL

5 SURROUND

Use to select a Surround mode (page 26).

6 VOLUME +/– buttons

Use to adjust the volume.

(page 33)

ANALOG

Display

2 3

SOUND

DTS F.SURR.

2D 2PL

789

DTS

Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 26).

2 F.SURR.

Lights when one of the Front Stage Surround Advance listening modes is selected (page 27).

SURR.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes is selected (page 27).

3 SOUND

Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 27).

4 Tuner indicators

– Lights when a broadcast is being received.

– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being

received in auto stereo mode.

kHz MHz

– Lights when FM mono reception is selected.

– Lights when in one of the RDS display or search

modes.

5 kHz/MHz

Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character display (

kHz

6 Character display

Lights when sleep timer is active (page 36).

82 PL II

Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 26).

92 D

Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source

for AM,

5 4

MHz

for FM).

(page 26)

Controls and displays

HDD/DVD Recorder

HDD/DVD

DivX

PLTVD.TVA.TV

COPY HDMI

STANDBY/ON

DV IN

USB

1 A.TV indicator

Lights when analog TV is selected.

D.TV indicator

Lights when digital TV is selected.

PLTV indicator

Lights during recording started using the Pause Live TV feature.

DivX indicator

Lights during DivX playback.

COPY indicator

Lights when copying is underway.

2 HDD/DVD

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

3 Disc tray

4 HDD/DVD indicator

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

5 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

6 HDMI indicator

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

7 Front panel display

See

Display

on page 17 for details.

8 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

9 Front panel inputs

See

Front panel connections

on page 49 for more

information on these.

COMMON INTERFACE

73 5 62 4

OPEN/CLOSE

S-VIDEO

INPUT 2

ONE TOUCH

STOP REC

COPY

INPUT

A.TV/D.TV

SELECT

)

L(MONO

RAUDIO

VIDEO

REC

1298 9 10 11

10 COMMON INTERFACE slot

Slot for CA module and smart card used to decode scrambled D.TV channels. See page 17.



Press to start or restart playback.



Press to stop playback.



STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

ONE TOUCH COPY

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

CH +/–

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

INPUT SELECT

Press to change the input used for recording.

A.TV/D.TV

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

12 REC

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

Common Interface

A.TV

and

D.TV

Controls and displays

Display

2 43 5

8 7



Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.



Lights when copying.



Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused.

(page 86) Lights when a timer recording has been set. (Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but there isn’t a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.)

NTSC

Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC.

(page 140) Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded.

(page 139) Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan.

VPS/PDC

(page 86) Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during a VPS/PDC-enabled timer recording.

5 Recording quality indicators

(page 83)

Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (high 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

7 R/RW

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

8 PL

(page 105) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode.

2 3

(page 145) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1).

Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.

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 front panel of the recorder.

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

The Common Interface card slot accepts Type I and Type II PC Cards (PCMCIA cards).

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Controls and displays

Remote control

RECORDER



HDD/DVD

FM/AM

PAUS E PLAY STO P

REC

STOP REC



TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

CHANNEL

A.TV / D.TV

PREV NEXT





//

SETUP

123

456

F. S . SURR TEST TONE

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

SUBMAIN

HOME MENU

ENTER



TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TEXT

TV CONTROL

AUDIO IN



TIMER REC

SOUNDADVANCED

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV / DVD

VOLUME

/ ST

OPEN

RECEIVER



SOUND

RETRIEVER

INFOHELP

GUIDE

CM BACK

CM SKIP

RETURN/EXIT

MCACCANGLESUBTITLEAUDIO

REC MODE

ONE TOUCH COPY

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

OPEN

Important

• Functions printed in green on the remote control are accessed by switching the

SUB

1 RECORDER

Press to switch the recorder on or into standby.

2 RECEIVER

MAIN/SUB

SUBMAIN

switch

Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on or into standby.

8 10 11

18 20

3 Input select buttons

HDD/DVD

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

audio input is also switched to

FM/AM

Press to select the built-in radio tuner.

AUDIO IN

Press repeatedly to select one of the receiver subwoofer’s audio inputs (

DIGITAL

4 SOUND RETRIEVER

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 27).

5 Playback controls



Press to pause playback or recording.



Press to start playback.



Press to stop playback.

6 Recording controls



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.



Press to stop recording.

7 INFO

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

Press to see additional information highlighted item in the EPG.

8 HELP

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

(page 29)

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

REC

STOP REC

(page 83)

(page 33)

ANALOG

DVD/DVR1

DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2

(page 91)

(page 83)

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

page 145.

Remote Control Mode

Controls and displays

9 DISC NAVIGATOR

(page 92) 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.

///

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Rotate the

Smart Jog ENTER

to select the currently highlighted option.

When using the pressing down on the cursor keys.

While watching D.TV press Channel List screen.

Rotate the a frame-by-frame search back/forward.

CM BACK (commercial back)

Turn the playback to skip progressively backward through the video playing.

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

Turn the skip progressively forward through the video playing.

CHANNEL +/–

While stopped, turn the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

13 A.TV/D.TV

Press to switch between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The on the front panel show which is selected.

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.

16 VOLUME +/–

Use to adjust the volume.

17 GUIDE Plus+™ Action buttons

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.

(page 94,

105

) /

TOP MENU

and ENTER (Smart Jog)

to move the cursor up or down. Press

Smart Jog

(page 81)

, turn it lighty to avoid

ENTER

to display the

when playback is paused to do

counter-clockwise during

clockwise during playback to

Smart Jog

A.TV



to change the

and

D.TV

indicators

AUDIO

(page 82, 98, 99) Press to change the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

SUBTITLE

Press to display/change the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

While watching D.TV, press to change the D.TV subtitles.

ANGLE

Press to switch camera angles on discs with multiangle scenes.

MCACC

Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 24).

18 TIMER REC

Press to set a timer recording.

19 /  (page 95)

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

/, / (page 96)

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

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

21 ONE TOUCH COPY

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.

///

Use to control receiver functions.

SETUP

Use to access the menu system for surround sound

setup, tuner settings and so on (page 24, 29, 30, 31, 36).

SR+

Use to setup the SR+ features and to select the SR+ mode (page 35).

F.S.SURR

Use to select a Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 27).

TEST TONE

Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 32).

(page 98)

(page 99)

(page 63, 86)

(page 83)

(page 114)

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

Controls and displays

SURROUND

Use to select a Surround mode (page 26).

ADVANCED

Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode (page 27).

SOUND

(page 28) Press to access the sound menu, from which you can adjust bass and treble, etc.

SLEEP

Press to set the sleep timer (page 36).

CLEAR

Press to clear an entry and start again.

23 PAUSE LIVE TV

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

24 VIDEO IN

Press to change the HDD/DVD recorder input to use for recording.

25 MENU

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

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

26 JUKEBOX

Press to display the Jukebox screen of the HDD/DVD recorder, from where you can copy music to the HDD for playback.

27 TV CONTROL

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

TEXT

(page 82) Press to display Teletext information (in European countries except the UK) or to start the MHEG application display (UK only) if available during digital broadcasts.

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).

28 DISPLAY

Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

RDS DISP

Changes RDS displays (page 30).

MAIN/SUB

Change from functions/commands on the remote.

(page 88)

(page 92)

(page 121)

(page 99)

MAIN

(page 84)

(page 148)

SUB

to access the green

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

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

Remote Control Mode

on page 145.

7 m

Controls and displays

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 ( 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.

,

) inside

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.

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Before you start

Chapter 4

Before you start

Switching on

The HDD/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



HDD/DVD

PAUSE PLAY STOP

REC



TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

CHANNEL

A.TV / D.TV

PREV NEXT





//

STANDBY/ON

FM/AM

STOP REC

HOME MENU



RECEIVER



SOUND

AUDIO IN

RETRIEVER



INFOHELP

GUIDE

CM BACK

ENTER

CM SKIP

RETURN/EXIT

VOLUME

OPEN

MCACCANGLESUBTITLEAUDIO

OPEN

REC MODETIMER REC

HDD/DVD

DivX

PLTVD.TVA.TV

COPY HDMI

DV IN

USB

COMMON INTERFACE

Display Unit

HDD/DVD Recorder (DVR-LX60D)

OPEN/CLOSE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT 2

ONE TOUCH

STOP REC

COPY

INPUT

A.TV/D.TV

SELECT

)

RAUDIO

L(MONO

REC

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

HDD/DVD recorder

Setting up

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

HDD/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 24).

• Complete the Auto MCACC setup to optimize the surround sound (page 24).

Before you start

Basic operation

This manual is split into to parts, one covering using the receiver subwoofer, the other using the HDD/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 HDD/DVD recorder, you should point the remote towards the display unit, not the recorder itself.

RECORDER



HDD/DVD

PAUS E PLAY ST OP

REC



TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

CHANNEL

A.TV / D.TV

PREV NEXT





//

 //



SETUP SR

1 Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer).

2 Switch on the HDD/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 to select DVD.



5 Press

OPEN/CLOSE on the HDD/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).

FM/AM

STOP REC

HOME MENU





TUNE

ENTER

AUDIO IN



TIMER REC

RECEIVER

RETRIEVER

GUIDE

RETURN/EXIT

VOLUME

REC MODE

ONE TOUCH COPY



SOUND

INFOHELP

CM BACK

CM SKIP

MCACCANGLESUBTITLEAUDIO

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 91 for more on playing discs.

8 Adjust the volume.

9 Adjust the sound using the surround effects.

See

Listening to your system

on page 26 for details.

Listening to a CD

1 Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer).

2 Switch on the HDD/DVD recorder.

3 Press HDD/DVD to select DVD.

(page 93)

4 Load a CD and start playback

5 Adjust the volume.

6 Adjust the sound using the surround effects

(page 26)

Watching a title recorded on the HDD

1 Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer).

2 Switch on the HDD/DVD recorder.

3 Switch on your TV.

4 Press HDD/DVD to select HDD.

(page 92)

5 Start playback of the HDD title

6 Adjust the volume.

7 Adjust the sound using the surround effects

(page 26)

Listening to the radio

1 Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer).

(page 29)

2 Tune to a station

3 Adjust the volume.

4 Adjust the sound using the surround effects

(page 26)

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Getting started

Chapter 5

Getting started

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from

MAIN

SUB

System demo setting

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

TIMER REC

 //



SETUP

F. S . SURR TEST TONE

SURROUND

TUNE

123

ENTER

456

TUNE

SOUNDADVANCED

/ ST

REC MODE

ONE TOUCH COPY

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

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

•

DEMO OFF

•

– Switches the demo display on.

– Switches the demo display off and the

system into standby.

SUBMAIN

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

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



AUDIO IN

HDD/DVD

FM/AM

PAUS E PLAY ST OP



STOP REC



RECEIVER



SOUND

RETRIEVER

INFOHELPREC

 //

SETUP

123

456

F. S . SURR TEST TONE

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT



TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

SUBMAIN

TIMER REC

/ ST

SOUNDADVANCED

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

MCACCANGLESUBTITLEAUDIO

MCACC

REC MODE

ONE TOUCH COPY

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

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

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

MCACC

SETUP MIC

ANTENNA

AM LOOP ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

MCACC

SETUP MIC

CONTROL IN

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR1

DVD/DVR2

SPEAKERS

CONTROL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT. SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

CENTER FRONT

AC IN

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 volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones.

• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished, press

MCACC

previous settings.

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

noise levels

ENTER

• If you see an

when

, press

RETRY

ERR MIC

display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press

when you see

When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.

DIGITAL

ANALOG

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

MCACC

. The

. The unit will continue to use the

NOISY

blinks in

MCACC

, or to try again, press

shows in the display.

ERR SP

message in the

ENTER

RETRY2.

COMPLETE3 shows in the display, and

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

again.

3 If

COMPLETE

4 See

doesn’t appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

MCACC

, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the

on page 28 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.

ERR

message, then try the Auto MCACC setup

7809

JUKEBOX

Listening to your system

Chapter 6

Listening to your system

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from

MAIN

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.

If you set up the system for Front surround (page 6), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see

Using Front Stage Surround Advance

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

SUBMAIN

• 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 display unit to change the listening mode.

SURROUND

SOUNDADVANCED

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

on page 27).

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

button on the

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.

If you set up the system for Front surround (page 6), the Front Surround modes will give the best results (see

Using Front Stage Surround Advance

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

SUBMAIN

• Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode.

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

SURROUND

SOUNDADVANCED

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

on page 27).

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

button on the

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 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

Logic II Music settings

STEREO

•

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings

When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see

– See

below

Listening in stereo

Dolby Pro

on page 27.

above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.

SETUP

F. S . SURR TEST TONE

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR

TUNE

123

ENTER

/ ST

456

TUNE

SOUNDADVANCED

SOUND

ONE TOUCH COPY

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

JUKEBOX

INPUT



SUBMAIN

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

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

PAUSE LIVE TV

ENTER

/ ST

7809



Using Front Stage Surround Advance

The Front Stage Surround Advance modes are effective when you are using the Front surround speaker setup as described on page 6.

• Press F.S.SURR to select a Front Stage Surround Advance mode.

Press repeatedly to select

EXTRAPWR

FOCUS5.1

• effect directed to the center area where the left and right speakers’ sound projection converges.

•

WIDE5.1

a wider area than

EXTRAPWR

• multi-channel sources, down-mixed stereo sound) from the surround speakers for powerful stereo effect.

456

TUNE

F. S . SU RR TEST TONE

F. S . SURR

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

VIDEO IN

SOUNDADVANCED

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

VOLUMECHANNEL

RDS DISP

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

SUBMAIN

FOCUS5.1, WIDE5.1

– Use to provide a rich surround sound

– Use to provide a surround sound effect to

FOCUS5.1

mode.

– Outputs stereo sound (in the case of

•

TV SURR.

– Surround sound for mono or stereo TV

broadcasts

SPORTS

•

– Suitable for sports programming

ADV.GAME VIRTUAL

subwoofer and front speakers.

X-STEREO

music sources

– Suitable for TV game units

– A virtual surround effect using just the

– Powerful surround sound for stereo

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 display unit to change the listening mode.

TUNE

F. S . SURR TEST TONE

7809

SURROUND

SOUNDADVANCED

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

SUBMAIN

SURROUND

VIDEO IN

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

button on the

Using Advanced Surround

The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects. These modes are designed to provide optimum listening effect when using the Standard surround setup described on page 8.

SURROUND

• Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced Surround mode.

Press repeatedly to select:

•

ACTION UNPLUGED

•

EXPANDED

– Suitable for action movies

– Suitable for acoustic musical sources – Wide sound field

SOUNDADVANCED

ADVANCED

SLEEP CLEAR



VOLUMECHANNEL

INPUT

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

SUBMAIN

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

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 HDD/DVD recorder.

RECORDER



HDD/DVD

PAUS E PLAY ST OP

FM/AM

STOP REC

AUDIO IN



RECEIVER



SOUND

RETRIEVER

INFOHELPREC

Listening to your system

• 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.

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 24.

SETUP

TUNE

123

ENTER

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TUNE

F. S . SURR TEST TONE

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

SUBMAIN

SOUNDADVANCED

SOUND

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

/ ST

ONE TOUCH COPY

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

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 after Auto MCACC setup is used.

Enhancing dialogue

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 press ENTER.

3 Use the dialogue enhancement then press ENTER to confirm.

Select between

buttons to select DIALOGUE then

/

buttons to select the amount

OFF, MID

MAX

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.

Use the

/

buttons to select QUIET or MIDNIGHT

then press ENTER to confirm.

• To cancel the Quiet or Midnight listening modes, select

BASS/TRE

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

4 Use the use the

/

/

buttons to select BASS or TREBLE;

buttons to adjust the sound then press

ENTER to confirm.

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 press ENTER.

3 Use the press ENTER to confirm.

Select between

buttons to select BASSMODE then

/

buttons to select the sound then

OFF, MUSIC

CINEMA

Listening to the radio

Chapter 7

Listening to the radio

•

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from

MAIN

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

CHANNEL

A.TV / D.TV

PREV NEXT





SETUP

123

/ ST

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F. S. SURR TEST TONE

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

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:

//

FM/AM

STOP REC



TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TEXT

SUBMAIN

AUDIO IN



HOME MENU

ENTER

TIMER REC

TV CONTROL

SOUNDADVANCED

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV / DVD

VOLUME

/ ST

RECEIVER



SOUND

RETRIEVER

INFOHELP

GUIDE

CM BACK

CM SKIP

RETURN/EXIT

MCACCANGLESUBTITLEAUDIO

REC MODE

ONE TOUCH COPY

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

Manual tuning

change the displayed frequency.

•

Auto tuning

frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to keep searching.

•

High-speed tuning

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

3 Use the press

ENTER

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

FM AUTO

Select 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

2 press ENTER.

Use the

3 (1, 2 or 3) then press ENTER.

– Press

TUNE +/–

repeatedly to

– Press and hold

/

buttons to choose FM MODE then

TUNE +/–

/

buttons to select

FM MONO

above to switch back to auto-stereo

/

buttons

to choose NOISECUT then

/

buttons

to select a Noise cut mode

until the

SETUP

then

until

OOUCCO

Listening to the radio

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.

Displaying RDS information

You can display the different types of RDS information available.

1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station.

Select mono or auto-stereo reception (FM) or the Noise Cut mode (AM) as necessary. These settings are 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.

ST +/–

2 Use the

buttons to select a station preset.

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,

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

Note

1 In addition, there are three other program types,

You can’t search for these, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal. not be found.

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

• If you see

NO RADIO TEXT DATA

switch to the PS data display (if no PS data, the frequency is displayed).

• In the PTY display,

3 RDS is only possible in the FM band.

NO DATA

FINANCE

commerce, trading, etc.

CHILDREN

children

SOCIAL RELIGION

concerning religion

PHONE IN

their views by phone

TRAVEL

rather than traffic announcements

LEISURE

hobbies

JAZZ

– Jazz

COUNTRY NATION M

language other than English

OLDIES

’50s and ’60s

FOLK M

DOCUMENT

in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station. The display will automatically

NO TYPE

JAZZ

– Stock market reports,

– Programs for

– Social affairs

– Programs

– Public expressing

– Holiday-type travel

– Leisure interests and

– Country music

– Popular music in a

– Popular music from the

– Folk music

– Documentary

TEST, ALARM

may be shown. In this case, the PS display is shown after a few seconds.

• Press

Each press changes the display as follows:

• Radio Text ( For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT.

• Program Service Name ( station.

• Program Type ( program currently being broadcast.

•

• Current tuner frequency

Searching for RDS programs

You can search for a program type listed above.

1 Press the

2 Press the display.

3 Use the you want to hear.

4 Press

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

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

ENTER

If you don’t press

, and

NO TYPE. ALARM

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ENTER

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F. S . SURR TEST TONE

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

RDS DISP

for RDS information.

) – Messages sent by the radio station.

/ ST

TUNE

SOUNDADVANCED

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

SUBMAIN

PTY

) – This indicates the kind of

– PTY search (see below)

FM/AM

button for the FM band.

RDS DISP

repeatedly until SEARCH appears in

/

buttons to select the program type

ENTER

to start the search.

within the five seconds.

ENTER

, searching resumes.

and

TEST

are used for emergency announcements.

NO TYPE

appears when a program type can-

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

) – The name of the radio

Surround sound settings

Chapter 8

Surround sound settings

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from

MAIN

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.

F. S . SU RR TEST TONE

SURROUND

Channel level setting

The Auto MCACC feature (see page 24) 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

using the test tone

on page 32 for more on this.

, including channel levels,



SETUP

123

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

INPUT

TUNE

ONE TOUCH COPY

ENTER

/ ST

TUNE

TV CONTROL

SUBMAIN

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

SOUNDADVANCED

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

VOLUMECHANNEL

RDS DISP

TV/DVDTEXT

Adjusting the channel levels

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 24) 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 press ENTER.

/

3 Use distance.

Adjust the following speakers:

– Front left speaker

•

– Center speaker

•

– Front right speaker

•

– Surround right speaker

•

– Surround left speaker

•

– Subwoofer

Each speaker can be adjusted from

4 Press ENTER when you’re finished.

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

buttons to select DISTANCE, then

to select a speaker;

/

to adjust the

0.3 m

9.0 m

Note

1 There are other settings you can adjust from the Setup menu; these are explained in

on page 36.

Listening to the radio

on page 29 and

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

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

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.

ENTER.

/

3 Use

Select one of the following:

•

to select a setting.

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

F. S . SURR TEST TONE

SURROUND

are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased)

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)

•

CH2 MONO CH1/CH2

•

– Both channels are played through the

– Only channel 1 is played

– Only channel 2 is played

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 HDD/DVD recorder — see

page 141.

2 This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the HDD/DVD recorder — see

channels

on page 99.

1 Press SURROUND to select the Auto listening mode.

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

2 Press TEST TONE.

The test tone is output from each speaker in turn.

3 While a test tone is playing, use the 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

• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, you will not

• Because of the ultra low frequencies the subwoofer

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

• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will

VOLUME +/–

using the the channel level settings).

be able to adjust the center or surround channels.

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

level setting

on page 31.

overwrite the settings you have made here.

on page 31). A test tone is played

SETUP

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INPUT

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

SUBMAIN

ONE TOUCH COPY

/ ST

TEST TONE

SOUNDADVANCED

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

STEREO

listening

/

buttons

buttons (this does not affect

Channel

Audio DRC

Switching audio

Other connections

DVD/DVR2 (OPTICAL)

DIGITAL

(OPTICAL)

DIGITAL

AUDIO INPUT

Chapter 9

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

AM LOOP ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

MCACC

SETUP MIC

CONTROL IN

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR1

DVD/DVR2

SPEAKERS

CONTROL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT. SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

CENTER FRONT

AC IN

MD, 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 audio component, such as a tape player. See

Using this system for TV audio

details (this explains connecting the audio output from your TV, but any analog audio component can be connected).

ANALOG

DIGITAL

ANALOG

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

To digital audio

output (optical)

input jacks to connect an

on page 14 for connection

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

TV audio

on page 14 and

components

above.

RECORDER



HDD/DVD

PAUS E PLAY ST OP

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

3 If necessary, start playback of the external source.

Using this system for

Connecting auxiliary

RECEIVER



SOUND

AUDIO IN

FM/AM

AUDIO IN

RETRIEVER



DVD/DVR2

DIGITAL

Other connections

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.

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

external FM antenna external AM antenna

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated Wire)

(5 m to 6 m)

Loop antenna

MCACC

SETUP MIC

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

ANTENNA

AM LOOP ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

CONTROL IN

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR1

DVD/DVR2

DIGITAL

ANALOG

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

PAL connector

CONTROL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

OUT

AM LOOP ANTENNA

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT. SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

AC IN

SUBWOOFER

CENTER FRONT

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.

• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this unit 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

Pioneer plasma displays

to connect it to this unit and take advantage

CONTROL IN

AM LOOP ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

MCACC

SETUP MIC

CONTROL IN

AUDIO INPUT

DIGITAL

DVD/DVR1

DVD/DVR2

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT. SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

SPEAKERS

CONTROL

OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

CENTER FRONT

AC IN

DIGITAL

ANALOG

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

CONTROL

OUT

Pioneer plasma display

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.

SR+ Setup for

on page 35.

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

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

CONTROL IN

jack of this unit connected to the

CONTROL OUT

jack of your

Other connections

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.

REC MODE

TIMER REC

 //



SETUP

123

456

F. S . SU RR TEST TONE

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

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.

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.

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

SUBMAIN

ONE TOUCH COPY

/ ST

SOUNDADVANCED

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

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 HDD/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 HDD/DVD recorder, the

plasma display will automatically switch to input 2.

DV1

For each receiver subwoofer input function ( DVR1),

DV2

(DVD/DVR2),

DIG

(DIGITAL),

ANA

(DVD/

(ANALOG)) you can select:

•

NONE

– does not switch the plasma display input

PDP1

PDP7

•

– switches the plasma display input to one of the numbered inputs. (Note that the number displayed may vary depending on the plasma display to which you connect this unit.)

•

TVTN

– switches the plasma display to its built-in

TV tuner

Note

• Note that certain PDP inputs (ex.

PDP7

) may be

referred to on your plasma display as ‘PC Input’.

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

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

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

1 Press SR+ on the remote.

/

2 Use

• 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 remains.

• To switch to

SR+ OFF

• 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

to select SR+ ON then press ENTER.

SR+ OFF

, follow steps 1 and 2, selecting

Note

CONTROL IN

jack of this unit.

SR+ ON

setting

Additional information

Chapter 10

Additional information

Important

• To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from

Dimming the display

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

1 Press SETUP.

2 Use the press ENTER.

3 Use the then press ENTER.

MAIN

SUB



SETUP

123

456

F. S . SURR TEST TONE

SURROUND

SLEEP CLEAR



INPUT

/

buttons to select DIMMER then

/

buttons to select LIGHT or DARK

TUNE

ONE TOUCH COPY

ENTER

/ ST

TUNE

TV CONTROL

SUBMAIN

PAUSE LIVE TV

VIDEO IN

SOUNDADVANCED

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

VOLUMECHANNEL

RDS DISP

TV/DVDTEXT

•

DTS-CD

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

Setting the sleep timer

SURROUND

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

SLP OFF

•

After selecting

– Cancels the sleep timer

SLP ON

check how much time is left. Each line indicates approximately 12 minutes (remaining):

SOUNDADVANCED

SLEEP CLEAR

SLEEP



INPUT

VOLUMECHANNEL

TV/DVDTEXT

TV CONTROL

SUBMAIN

, you can press

JUKEBOX

DISPLAY

RDS DISP

SLEEP

again to

DTS CD setting

SLP --- --

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.

/

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

•

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 HDD/DVD recorder does not automatically switch off with the sleep timer.

– Use for playback of regular audio CDs.

Some DTS-encoded CDs will output noise when played.

Resetting the system

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

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.

Additional information

Don’t...



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

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-LX60D HDD/DVD recorder, try setting the recorder’s audio-related settings back to their defaults — see

The Initial Setup menu

on page 137.

General

Problem

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.

No sound from surround or center speakers.

Remedy

• 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 HDD/DVD recorder, make sure that the digital coaxial cable is connected properly. Also make sure that the HDD/DVD recorder’s Digital Out and DTS Out settings are set to On, and that the MPEG Out setting is set to

• If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see

Connecting auxiliary components

• Turn up the volume.

• Refer to

Channel level setting

• Check that you haven’t selected the

surround sound

• Connect the speakers properly (refer to

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

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

on page 26).

Dolby Digital

on page 33).

on page 31 to check the speaker levels.

AUTO, STEREO

Connecting up

, or

VIRTUAL

on page 10).

MPEG  PCM

mode (see

96 kHz  48 kHz

Listening in

Additional information

Problem

Can’t operate using the remote control.

Remedy

• Replace the batteries (

• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (

• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.

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

• For operating the HDD/DVD recorder, make sure that the control cable and coaxial cable are connected (page 10).

• 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

Tuner

Problem Remedy

Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

Auto tuning does not pick up some stations.

• Connect the AM antenna (refer to and position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see

• 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

2CH ONLY

96K

EXIT

NOISY

ERR MIC

ERR SP

EEP ERROR

NO SPTYP

Description

• An operation is prohibited because it is only applicable to 2 channel sources, while the current source is a multichannel source.

• An operation is prohibited because the source is 96 kHz digital.

• Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity.

• Background noise is too high to complete MCACC setup successfully.

• An error occurred during MCACC setup because the microphone is not connected or is not connected properly.

• An error occurred during MCACC setup because the speakers are not connected or are not connected properly.

• Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.

• Try switching the unit off then on again. If the error still appears, please contact a Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer.

Putting the batteries in the remote control

Connecting up

Connecting external antennas

Using the remote control

on page 34).

Connecting external antennas

on page 21).

on page 20).

CONTROL IN

on page 10) and adjust the direction

jack.

on page 34).

Additional information

•Miscellaneous

Glossary

Dolby Digital

Dolby Pro Logic II

DTS

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

A multi-channel audio encoding system 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.

A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by DTS that enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding.

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 428 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

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

Spacers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

This operating instructions

SSP-LX60D Speaker system

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

• Front/surround speakers

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

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

Specifications

SX-LX60D Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer

• Amplifier section

RMS Power Output:

Front, Center, Surround

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

•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

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

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W per channel

(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 4

• Center speakers

Ω

)

Ω

)

• Accessories

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• Specifications and design subject to possible

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

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

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

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

Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hz to 20 kHz

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

Dimensions . . 100 mm (W) x 100 mm (H) x 102.5 mm (D)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 kg

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

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

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

Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 W

Dimensions . . 100 mm (W) x 100 mm (H) x 102.5 mm (D)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 kg

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

Non-skid pads (small) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Spiral wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

(magnetically shielded)

Note

modification without notice, due to improvements.

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

Section Two



HDD/DVD Recorder

DVR-LX60D

Section Two

Contents

01 Before you start

Symbols used in this manual Disc/content format playback compatibility About the internal hard disk drive

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

. . . . . . . 43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

02 Connections

Rear panel connections Front panel connections Connecting a TV antenna Easy connections Using the S-video or component video output Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver Connecting an external decoder box (1) Connecting an external decoder box (2) Connecting using HDMI Connecting other AV sources Connecting a USB device Plugging in

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

03 Getting started

Switching on and setting up For users receiving digital broadcast services Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

. . . . . 58

. . . . . . . . . . . 59

04 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

The GUIDE Plus+ system Using the GUIDE Plus+ system Areas

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

. . . . . . . . . 71

05 Using the digital electronic programme guide

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

06 Recording

About DVD recording About HDD recording Recorded audio Restrictions on video recording Using the built-in A.TV and D.TV tuners Setting the picture quality/recording time Basic recording from the TV Pause Live TV About timer recordings Timer recording FAQ

Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play)

Recording from an external component Playing your recordings on other DVD players Initializing recordable DVD discs DVD-RW Auto Initialize

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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07 Playback

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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08 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder

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

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09 Editing

Editing options The Disc Navigator screen

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10 Copying and backup

Introduction

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Using Copy Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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11 Using the Jukebox

Copying music to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Copying files via USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Playing music from the Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Editing Jukebox albums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

12 The PhotoViewer

Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Changing the display style of the PhotoViewer. . . . 126

Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Reloading files from a disc or USB device . . . . . . . 127

Importing files to the HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Selecting multiple files or folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW . . . . . . . . . 129

Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Printing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Section Two

13 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings Initialize settings Finalize settings Optimize HDD Initialize HDD

14 The Video Adjust menu

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

15 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu Selecting other languages for language options Using Software Update (Digital tuner)

16 Additional information

Setting up the remote to control your TV TV Preset code list Minimum copying times Manual recording modes Troubleshooting If the picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working On-screen displays Front-panel displays Language code list Country/Area code list Screen sizes and disc formats Handling discs Cleaning the pickup lens Condensation Hints on installation Moving the recorder Resetting the recorder Specifications (DVR-LX60D)

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Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

Symbols used in this manual

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

HDD

DVD

DVD-Video

DVD (Video)

DVD (VR)

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

Video CD

Super VCD

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

Disc/content format playback compatibility

Compatible media

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

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

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

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

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

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

• DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x

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

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

Model

DVR-7000

DVR-3100/ DVR-5100H

Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. Unfinalized

VR mode and Video mode discs may not play.

Cannot read the CPRM information

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

Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.

Readable file system

This recorder can play DVDs recorded under the following file systems

UDF 2.00, UDF 2.01. *

ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. Romeo and Joliet file

systems are both compatible with this recorder.

Playable Recordable

*1,2,3

Yes

: ISO 9660*, UDF 1.02, UDF 1.50,

will show in the display when

Note

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

• MP3/WMA files can be played back when recorded onto a DVD that contains no video files and uses the UDF 1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.01 or ISO 9660 file systems.

Before you start

HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility

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

HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R

Marks used in this manual

Logos

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

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DVD +RW

DVD-

RAM

Re-recordable/Erasable

Editing of recorded programmes

Recording of Copy-once protected material

Playback in other players/recorders

Chase play

16:9 and 4:3 programme recording

Bilingual broadcast recording of both audio channels

Notes to table

*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 132). *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 132). *3 Erasable, but free space does not increase. *4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use playlist editing. *5 Must be compatible with DVD-R (VR) playback. *6 Finalize using this recorder (may not playback in some units) (page 88). *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 143). *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 132). In this case, initialization will take about an hour.

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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 recorder 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 recorder on other DVD recorders/players, you must finalize them. (Note that some DVD recorders/players may not play even finalized DL discs.)

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

Before you start

Correct operation has been confirmed for DL discs:

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

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

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

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

About DualDisc playback

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

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

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

The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVD

-Audio content will not play. For more detailed information on the DualDisc

specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

Other disc compatibility

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

Audio CD CD-R

Video CD

CD-RW

Super Video CD (Super VCD)

CD-R/-RW compatibility

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

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

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

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

• Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only

Compressed audio compatibility

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

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

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

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

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

• VBR WMA playback: No

• WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec 8

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

• DRM (Digital Rights Management)1 file playback: No

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

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

WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) compatibility

This recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content.

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

Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This product includes technology owned by Microsoft

Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

Note

1 DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of

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

Before you start

DivX 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

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

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.

Certified product.

video (including DivX® 6)

media files.

Note that

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 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.

Rental Expired

• If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for this recorder, the message

Authorization Error

will not play.

• Resetting the recorder (as described in

recorder

on page 161) will not cause you to lose your

registration code.

is displayed and the content

Resetting the

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

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 recorder 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.

(if there are more files/folders that

Important

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

Before you start

DTS

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of DTS, 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 (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. When used without the proper care or in the wrong conditions, it is possible that recorded contents may be damaged or lost entirely, in some cases making even normal playback or recording impossible. Please understand that in the event of repair or replacement of the HDD or related components, all your HDD recordings will be lost.

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

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

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

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

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

EPG

• 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 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:

After the message

front panel display, wait at least two minutes.

Unplug from the wall socket.

Move the recorder.

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

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

POWER OFF

EPG

), do not

is shown on the

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 133).

Connections

Chapter 2

Connections

Rear panel connections

1 2

VIDEOAUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

3 4 5

DIGITAL

S-VIDEO

INPUT 3

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

G-LINK

CONTROL

ANTENNA(DIGITAL)

OUT

5 V

30 mA

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

7 8 9 10 11 12

AC IN

1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT

Connect your TV antenna to the jack. The signal is passed through to the

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA OUT

jack for connection to your TV.

2 INPUT 3

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

3 AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector

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

AV2/L1 In

on page 140 for how to set this up.

4 HDMI OUT

HDMI output for high quality digital audio and video.

5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

Connect to the

DVD/DVR1

coaxial jack on the receiver

subwoofer.

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

7 OUTPUT

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

8 AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector

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

AV1 Out

on page 140 for how to set

this up.

9 G-LINK™

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

10 CONTROL IN

Connect to the subwoofer.

CONTROL OUT

11 ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN/OUT

Connect your DTV antenna to the

jack. The signal is passed through to the

(DIGITAL) OUT

jack for connection to your TV.

12 AC IN – Power inlet

terminal of the receiver

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

ANTENNA

Connections

Front panel connections

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

Left side:

DV IN

USB

13 14 15

13 DV IN

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

14 USB port (Type B)

USB port for connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer or PC.

15 USB port (Type A)

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

Right side:

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT 2

L(MONO)RAUDIO

16 INPUT 2

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

Connecting a TV antenna

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

If you are ready to receive digital broadcasts now, use one of the supplied RF antenna cables connect an antenna (either an antenna wall outlet or indoor antenna) to the

ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN

other supplied RF antenna cable to connect an antenna to the

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

the recorder to your TV from the connector.

connector. Next, connect the

connector. Lastly, connect

ANTENNA OUT

Antenna wall outlet

ANTENNA

(DIGITAL) IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

or indoor antenna

AC IN

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEOAUDIO

Antenna wall outlet

S-VIDEO

INPUT 3

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

ANTENNA(DIGITAL)

G-LINK

OUT

30 mA

5 V

CONTROL

To antenna input

Important

• If there is only one antenna outlet on your wall, use a divider.

• Do not connect a component that can receive analog signals to the

ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT

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 IN (RF IN)

ANTENNA

OUT

Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

To antenna input

VIDEOAUDIO

S-VIDEO

OUT

ANTENNA OUT

Antenna wall outlet

INPUT 3

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

G-LINK

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

connector.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

ANTENNA(DIGITAL)

OUT

30 mA

5 V

CONTROL

AC IN

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

Power

to On in the Initial Setup menu (see page 138).

Aerial

Connections

Easy connections

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

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

AV1 (RGB)-TV

AV connector on this recorder to the

SCART AV connector on your TV. 3 Use another SCART cable to connect the

(INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV connector to a SCART AV

AV2

connector on your VCR.

Important

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

• The

AV1 (RGB)-TV

Basic connections

on page 10.

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

AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

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

AV2/L1 In

on page 140 for how to setup these

AV1 Out

options.

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

To antenna input

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

From antenna output

To recorder's

antenna input

AV2 (INPUT 1/

DECODER)

ANTENNA

OUT

Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VCR

VIDEOAUDIO

S-VIDEO

INPUT 3

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

G-LINK

OUTPUT

CONTROL

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

From SCART AV

connector

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

ANTENNA(DIGITAL)

OUT

5 V

30 mA

AC IN

AV1 (RGB) - TV

To SCART AV

connector

1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.

See

Connecting a TV antenna

on page 49 for details.

• 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).

Tip

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

Power Save

on page 137).

must be set to

Off

— see

Using the S-video or component 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.

To component video input

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

To video input

COAXIAL

jack to an S-

COMPONENT

AC IN

To audio input

AUDIO

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

INPUT 3

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

OUTPUT

OUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA(DIGITAL)

G-LINK

OUT

5 V

30 mA

CONTROL

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

video input on your TV. For a component video connection, use a component

video cable (not supplied) to connect the

VIDEO OUT

See also

GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting

page 71.

Terrestrial, Cable

. The GUIDE

below) and

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).

A, B

or C below depending on your setup:

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 it switched on).

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 Eurosport

Spain Tele 5 Analog only

Switzerland Eurosport

UK ITV, Eurosport ITV is analog only. Use Eurosport

Host channels Comments

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.

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.

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 Plus+ setup screen. (When GUIDE Plus+ service starts in your area, set the postal code again.)

Other

not

leave

) in the GUIDE

Getting started

If digital broadcasts start in your area, please set the

EPG Type Select

Digital EPG

setting in the Initial Setup menu to

• Even if you can’t use the EPG functions where you live, you can still set VIDEO Plus+ recordings and manual recordings — see

Setting a manual recording

on page 69.

• The front panel display shows

EPG

when receiving data. If you power on the recorder during an EPG download, the download is cancelled.

• 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.

You should see a grid filled with channel logos and TV listings information. Use 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.



until

• Press

Editor

the screen now shows a list of channels. Those that are turned are

OFF

are displayed in the grid; those that

are hidden. Use the move down the list and turn channels necessary.

/

buttons to review the

is highlighted. The main area of

///

buttons to

OFF

• For any channel that you turn

, the GUIDE Plus+ system will need to know how it is received (the source) and on which programme number. The source may be the built-in tuner of this recorder, or an external receiver. The programme 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

SETUP

SR+/TUNE+

123

ENTER

/ST– /ST+

456

/TUNE–

F.S.SURR

TEST TONE

7809

ADVANCED

2 Change the programme numbers as you

like.

Changing the programme 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.

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

Chapter 4

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme 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 programme 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

the GUIDE Plus+® system

proceeding.

* GUIDE Plus+, S 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 PROGRAMME 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.

on page 59 before

HOWVIEW

, VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1)

The system

Setting up

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

the current programme while using the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2 Information panels

promotions or instructions on the GUIDE Plus+ system.

3 Action bar

function depending on the area.

4 Information box

descriptions or help menus.

5 Menu bar

GUIDE Plus+ system.

6 Grid

– Shows TV listings information for the next

seven days by channel and time.

– Allows you to continue watching

– Display programme

– Colour-coded Action buttons change

– Shows short programme

– Gives access to the various areas of the

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 137).

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

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

Number buttons



PREV/



/

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 programme.

Press to conﬁrm a selection or to leave the GUIDE Plus+ screen.

Use for numeric entry.

Press to select the previous/next page of information (in the grid, for example).

Press to select the previous/next day.

One-Button-Record

The

RED

Action button (Record) is visible anytime you can highlight a programme title, including from the Grid, after a search, or in your recommendations in the My TV area.

The programme 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

recording

on page 67).

Editing a scheduled

1 Highlight a programme title.

2 Press the RED Action button (Record).

The programme is now set for recording. When the programme is due to start, the recorder will switch to the

correct channel and start recording

• You can also use the recording.

• You can review the shows you have set to record in the Schedule Area (see also page 67).

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.



REC

button to set the

The Schedule Area

Note

1 Recording times set using the GUIDE Plus+ system do not automatically change to reflect any changes that may occur in the programme

broadcast schedules.

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

1 Highlight a channel logo.

Channel logos are displayed to the left of programme 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 Lock.

RED

Action button will now act as

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 Select the channel icon you want using the cursor buttons, then press screen on that channel.

ENTER

YELLOW

to return to the previous

Areas

The GUIDE Plus+® system consists of seven 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 for TV programmes 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.

•

Action button.

Areas

. All

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 seven days, starting with the current day.

When you highlight a programme 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 is an extended synopsis available. Press the to see it.

In some countries, you can also see a rating for a particular programme (mostly movies). These ratings are provided by local partners, such as TV magazines.

From the Grid Area you can:

GUIDE

. You can see TV listings for the next

symbol in the Information Box, it means that there

• View and scroll through programme listings

• Read programme synopses

• Tune to a programme that’s currently showing

• Set a programme to record

• Lock or unlock the video window

• Access Information panels

INFO

button

Browsing the Grid

Use the following remote buttons to browse the grid:

///

 /

BLUE

the Grid

ENTER

Plus+ system and start watching the programme

(cursor buttons) – Navigate the Grid

PREV/ NEXT

– Previous / next day

Action button – Return to the current time/date in

– Press on the current selection to exit the GUIDE

– Previous / next page

The Search Area

From the Search Area you can:

• Search by category

• Search by subcategory

• Search by keyword

• Read programme synopses

• Tune to a programme that’s currently showing

• Set a programme to record

• Access Information panels

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.

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

Searching

You can search for programmes 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 programmes recommended by a local partner, such as a TV magazine.

1 Select ‘Search’ from the Menu bar.

2 Select a category and a subcategory.

• If you choose

All

as the subcategory, all programmes 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 programmes for the current day that match your search criteria.

Using My Choice keywords for a search

In addition to the standard categories, you can also set your own keywords.

1 Access My Choice.

2 Press the YELLOW Action button to add a keyword.

ENTER

3 Enter a keyword to appear in the menu.

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

GREEN

Action buttons.

RED

• When you have set more than two keywords, an subcategory automatically appears which allows you to search for all your keywords.

and

All

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

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 programmes 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 programme synopses

• Tune to a programme that’s currently showing

• Set a programme 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.

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 category to your profile, highlight ‘Categories’ and press the YELLOW Action button.

Select a category from the Search Area categories and press

ENTER

. Repeat this step to add up to four categories.

5 To add a keyword to your profile, highlight ‘Keywords’ and press the YELLOW Action button.

is now highlighted.

Channels 3 To add a channel to your profile, press the

YELLOW Action button.

Use the

///

characters from the on-screen keyboard. When you’re finished, press the continue.

6 Press

• You can add up to 16 keywords by repeating step 5.

• You can edit or delete your profile using the

GREEN

buttons followed by

GREEN

Action button to exit and

ENTER

to activate your profile.

Action buttons.

ENTER

to select

RED

and

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

Press the

GREEN

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 VIDEO Plus+ 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.

RED

Action button to go back.

4 Enter a name for the scheduled recording.

Use the characters from the on-screen keyboard.

After entering the whole name, press the button to continue.

5 Highlight the right recording tile. 6 Press the RED Action button (Quality) to change

the recording quality.

Action button to go to continue, or the

///

buttons followed by

ENTER

GREEN

to select

Action

• If you only want to edit the recording quality, frequency, destination, timing or genre settings, skip to step

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.

Select from recording mode (see

Manual recording modes

Use the

/

buttons or the number buttons to edit.

Note

1 See

About timer recordings

2 This mode maximizes the recording quality to fit on to a single DVD disc. Can also be used when recording to HDD.

on page 86 for more information about scheduled recordings.

AUTO2, XP, SP, LP, EP,

Manual Recording

on page 151).

SLP, SEP

or a manual

on page 142 and

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

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.

9 Press  to access the extended recording options.

• If you want to record to a particular HDD genre, use the

YELLOW

Action button (

GREEN

• Use the time to the end of the recording (

VPS/PDC

• Press

Action button (

(

V–P

)).



to display the standard recording options

Genre

) to select one.

Timing

) to add extra

+0, +10, +20, +30

again.

Deleting a scheduled recording

1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.

Select from Recording)

DVD, HDD

HDDr

(Auto Replace

• Auto Replace Recording is only available as an option with regular daily or weekly recordings.

2 Press the RED Action button (Delete).

The scheduled event is deleted.

Note

1• For a DVD timer recording, if

recording quality to try and fit the recording on the disc. If the recording will not fit onto the disc even on DVD+R/+RW) 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 programmes will be erased.

2• 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 eight 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

Optimized Rec

(see

Optimized Rec

on page 142) is set to On (and VPS/PDC is off), the recorder will adjust the

MN1

recording quality (

MN4

AUTO

for

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

Setting a VIDEO Plus+® recording

1 Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.

2 Press the RED Action button (VIDEO Plus+). 3 Use the number buttons to enter a PlusCode

programming number.

Please enter the PlusCode programming number and press ENTER to confirm.

Setting a manual recording

1 Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.

2 Press the GREEN Action button (Manual). 3 Use the number and

the recording date, then press the GREEN Action button (Next).

///

buttons to enter

• 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.

4 Press ENTER to confirm.

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.

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

BBC1

Name On/Off Source Prog. No.

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

BBC1

Name On/Off Source

Prog. No.

On BBC2 On ITV On CH4 On CH5 On BBC3 On ITV2 On

E4 Off

UKGOL On

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

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 (

Mosaic

) and use the

channel from the mosaic, followed by

///

YELLOW

Action button

buttons to select a

ENTER

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 (

Ext. Rec. 2

, etc.)

• Enter a channel programme 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.

A.TV, D.TV, Ext. Rec. 1

1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.

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.

Changing the source and programme number

1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.

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 programme number.

Each press of the channel source (

RED

Action button changes the

A.TV, D.TV, Ext. Rec. 1

, etc.). To set a programme number, use the number buttons to enter a programme number then press

A.TV

D.TV

, make sure that the programme number

ENTER

(When set to

matches the preset number of this recorder for what you want to record).

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.

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

Making changes to your GUIDE Plus+ setup

1 Select ‘Setup’ from the Menu bar.

Press ENTER to access the Basic Setup screen.

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:

Basic Setup

Host Channel Setup

GUIDE Plus+ System Information

2 Highlight the part you want to change.

You can change the Language, Country, Postal Code1 and the External Receiver settings.

3 Press ENTER to confirm.

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 programme number) or if the automatic identification did not provide the expected result, you can identify your Host Channel manually. Select 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 programme number (e.g., if you have to press Host Channel, enter 9 as the programme number). When you next switch the recorder into standby the GUIDE Plus+ system will complete the Host Channel setup.

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.

Host Channel Setup

on the remote to watch your

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?

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

cable box or satellite receiver

on page 51.

– 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 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.

Connecting to a

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide

• My external receiver was successfully setup. However I have found that when the GUIDE Plus+ system has to change to a channel with a three-digit programme 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 two digits, newer boxes require up to four. 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

page 48 to double check everything. – The initial setup of GUIDE Plus+ was completed

incorrectly. Try setting it up again (see

GUIDE Plus+® system

– 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.

Connections

on page 59).

Setting up the

– 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

Plus+® system

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 programme 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

programme number is the same as the preset number set on this recorder. If they are different, go to the Editor Area and change the programme 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 switch the recorder on while download will be cancelled.

• 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 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

system

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

this.

on page 59) and leave the recorder

D.TV

setting), make sure that the

on page 59). When the GUIDE Plus+ service

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+®

Setting up the GUIDE

EPG

when downloading. If you

EPG

is displayed, the

EPG

. Can I stop

on page 71 for how to do

Using the digital electronic programme guide

Chapter 5

Using the digital electronic programme 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 general programme list may show sections whose bottom right corners have been folded. This indicates that other programmes have been scheduled for that period. To view the title of such a programme and related information, highlight a folded section, and then press

The Digital EPG system

The Digital EPG shows a table of scheduled digital TV programmes and detailed information about individual programmes. It also allows you easily to select and tune

to a particular programme. The Digital EPG screen consists of programme

Information, Channel List and General Programme 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 Programme List

D007

Appears when the schedule table can be scrolled forward or backward

Time schedule

Channel list

Highlights the currently selected channel

Indicates the programme set for recording

Appears when other programmes (often short ones) have been scheduled for the same period

Programme title

Time dividers

Note

1 EPG information is only viewable for D.TV programmes that provide EPG information.

Programme information

D007

Channel number

Station name

Programme title

Appear when other programmes have been scheduled for the same period

Programme schedule

Programme genre

/

INFO

Using the digital electronic programme guide

Using the Digital EPG

Using the Digital EPG you can check the schedule of digital TV programmes, view information about desired programmes, and/or select programmes.

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.

2 Select a TV programme.

D007

• To quit the display of detailed information, press

INFO

again (or

RETURN/EXIT

D007

************

************* **************************

GUIDE

4 Press to exit the Digital EPG screen.

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More...

Setting timer programmes

Using the Digital EPG, it’s easy to set digital TV programmes for recording

GUIDE

1 Press to display the Digital EPG screen.

• Press  PREV/ NEXT

to skip to the next or

previous channel list page.

• Information about the selected programme appears in the information window.

• To watch a programme currently on air, select the programme (then press

ENTER

• You can check information about programmes scheduled up to one week ahead, depending on conditions.

• Depending on conditions, it may take some time to acquire EPG data.

3 Press to view more information about the selected programme.

Detailed information appears in the schedule window. If the screen contains further information,

More ...

displayed.

Note

1 The general programme list does not show programmes that have already finished. 2 For more information on timer programmes, see

About timer recordings

ENTER

2 Select a programme.

D007

• Select a programme currently on-air: press close the Digital EPG screen and watch the channel immediately, or press recording immediately.

• Select a programme not yet started then press

ENTER

on page 86.

RED

ENTER

RED

to set the programme for

to set the programme for recording.

Using the digital electronic programme guide

3 Enter the timer recording settings.

Use the

/

buttons to change the value

buttons to select a field; use the

Timer Programme Set

Manhattan Open Tennis

CH Date Start Stop Extend

D.TV003

SUN 1/4 18:00 19:00 Off

Detailed Settings

Record To HDD Recording Mode XP VPS/PDC ------ Auto Replace Rec. ------ Genre No Category

– Choose a channel (Pr 1 to Pr 99 for analog

•

Enter Details

/

Store Programme

Set Detailed

Set Title Name

Cancel

VPS/PDC 0/8

channels and available digital channels (excluding skip channels)), or one of the external inputs from which to record.

•

Date

– Choose a date up to one month in advance, or

select a daily or weekly programme.

Start

– Set the recording start time.

•

Stop

– Set the recording end time (maximum length

• of a timer recording is 24 hours).

•

Extend

– Extend the end time of the timer recording

(select

Off, 10, 20

or 30 mins.)

4 If you want to change the recording mode, recording destination, etc., select ‘Set Detailed’.

In this area you can set:

Record to

for DVD recording

– Select

HDD

for hard disk recording or

Recording Mode SLP, SEP

– Select from

(See

Setting the picture quality/recording time

AUTO3, XP, SP, LP, EP,

page 83). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the use the

VPS/PDC4

LPCM

setting,

XP+

/

buttons to select the level).

or MN (press

– Choose whether or not to use VPS/PDC when making timer recordings of analog programmes (see

About timer recordings

Auto Replace Rec.

on page 86).

– Automatically erases the previous

daily or weekly recording when the next one is recorded.

Genre

– Select a record genre (for HDD recording only).

EPG Link5

(UK only) – Choose whether or not to have this

device automatically record scheduled programmes from the Digital EPG even if the times in which they are broadcast change.

Series Recording6 (UK only) – Choose whether or not to

record all programmes from a series when you make a recording from the Digital EPG (for HDD recordings only).

5 After entering all the timer recording information, highlight ‘Store Programme’ and press ENTER.

A red clock icon appears for the programme.

GUIDE

6 Press to exit the Digital EPG screen.

Tip

• To enter a title name for the timer recording in

DVD

advance, select screen display.

Set Title Name

and follow the on-

ENTER

then

Note

1 You cannot change the CH, 2• For a DVD timer recording, if

• 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 programmes will be erased. 3 This mode maximizes the recording quality to fit on to a single DVD disc. Can also be used when recording to HDD. 4• 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 eight 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

5• You cannot set an

• You cannot change the CH,

• When you have

programme are recorded automatically. In the programme list, the earliest part of the programme to be recorded has a red

successive parts indicated by a gray icon. Data provided by the broadcaster determines which programmes are classified as divided

programmes. 6• In the programme list, the earliest programme to be recorded has a red icon, with successive programmes indicated by a gray icon.

• There is a limit to the number of programmes you can schedule to record with the Series Recording function.

• Data provided by the broadcaster determines which programmes are classified as part of a series.

Date, Start, Stop, Extend

Optimized Rec

EPG Link

when recording mode is set to

Date, Start, Stop, Extend

EPG Link

set to On and you set a timer recording for a programme that is divided into multiple parts, all parts of that

and title name when you have

(see

Optimized Rec

AUTO

and title name when you have

EPG Link

on page 142) is set to On (and VPS/PDC is off), the recorder will adjust the

set to On (see below).

EPG Link

set to On.

MN1

recording quality (

MN4

for

AUTO

icon, with

Using the digital electronic programme guide

Editing a timer programme

You can change any of the settings in a timer programme before the recording is due to start. Even if a programme is currently being recorded, you can program a new end time or edit its extend time parameter.

TIMER RE

1 Press to display the Timer Programme View screen.

You can also access the Timer Programme View screen from the Home Menu (press

Recording

, then

Timer Recording

This screen shows all the timer programmes currently set.

Timer Programme View

• Each row is for one timer recording programme, with the date and time information, channel, recording mode, DVD or HDD and recording status.

• The amount of free space available on the HDD and the currently loaded recordable DVD is shown towards the bottom of the screen.

• In the upper-right corner, the number of timer programmes already set is shown next to

• If there are more than five timer programmes already



button).

set, press the



• You can also delete a timer programme before it’s started (before the recorder enters timer recording standby) by highlighting it and pressing also

Deleting a timer programme

2 Highlight the timer programme you want to change.

If you want to set a new timer programme, select

Input’

and skip to step 4.

ENTER

3 Press  then select ‘Modify’ from the command menu panel.

Alternatively, press The Timer Programme Set screen appears from which

you can edit the settings.

HOME MENU

HDD Remain DVD Remain

VPS/PDC 0/8

New Input

Manhattan Open Tennis OK SUN 25/3 18:00 – 19:00 Pr 4 World Journey MON 26/3 19:30 – 21:00 Pr 6 Flower MON – FRI 13:30 – 14:00

to switch page (go back using

ENTER

, select

SUN 25/3 15:00

Tmr Pgms 3/32

Until 20/4

Pr 8

59h59m(SP)

1h59m(SP)

Tmr Pgms

CLEAR

on page 77.

Timer

. See

‘New

ENTER

4 Enter the timer recording settings.

Use the

/

buttons to select a field; use the buttons to change the value. For more information on the options available at the Timer Programme Set screen, See

Setting timer programmes

ENTER

on page 74.

5 After entering all the timer recording information, highlight ‘Store Programme’ and press ENTER.

The timer recording list screen is displayed again. The timer programme you just input appears in the list. The rightmost column shows various timer recording status messages:

•

– Can be recorded.

Time Over

•

– Not enough space on the HDD (the

recording won’t finish).

•

Over 12h

– Recording time of over 12 hours set (when recording to the HDD the recording will be split into two titles).

•

Overlap

– Two timer programmes partially or completely overlap. The one starting earlier will take priority.

•

Until

... (eg.,

Until 13/8

) – For a regular recording,

the last programme that could be recorded is shown.

•

Data Over

– Can’t record because the disc

management area of the disc is full.

•

Cancel Once

skip.

Can’t Rec

•

Title Over

– A regular timer programme is set to

– Not possible to record.

– Can’t record because there is already the maximum number of titles on the disc (HDD: 999; DVD: 99).

•

Recording Standby

•

• Valid Until ... (eg., Valid

– The programme is currently recording.

–

The recorder is in timer recording standby.

Until 13/8) (UK only)

you have set to make a series recording of a programme that has no new scheduled broadcasts, the date displayed indicates the last day until which the scheduled programme settings remain valid. (If the programme is not broadcast for over 13 weeks, its settings are automatically deleted.)

• No Broadcast programme for which you had the

(UK only)

– Displays when a

EPG Link

does not record because the date of the scheduled recording has already passed.

•

nothing displayed

– Another timer recording or

copying is in progress.

HOME MENU

6 Press to exit the timer recording screen.

/

– When

set to On

Using the digital electronic programme guide

Note

• If you set a DVD timer recording but there is no recordable DVD disc loaded, or the disc loaded doesn’t have enough free space for the complete recording,

Recovery

is shown. In this case (unless you load a suitable disc before the recording actually starts), the recorder will use the HDD for recording. (The message

Can’t Rec

will appear if there are

3 Press the command menu panel.

• In the timer programme list,

• You can also just press

already 999 titles on the HDD or if there is not enough free space on the HDD for recording.)

• When you have

, any changes in broadcast time or division of

EPG Link

Series Recording

broadcasts are automatically accommodated for and your scheduled recordings are carried out without

set to

Checking for alternative broadcast times

(UK only)

You can check to see if a programme you have scheduled to record is airing at an alternative time slot

any additional settings. As a result, even when you have not scheduled programmes to record at the same time, changes in broadcasting schedules can

1 Press TIMER REC.

cause scheduled recordings to overlap.

Deleting a timer programme

You can delete timer programmes you no longer need.

TIMER RE

2 Highlight the timer programme you want to search.

1 Press TIMER REC.

3 Press from the command menu panel.

2 Highlight the timer programme you

• The search results are displayed. Choose the

want to erase.

ENTER

3 Press



command menu panel.

• Select

Yes

to confirm or No to cancel.

• You can also just press

then select ‘Erase’ from the

CLEAR

when the timer

Searching for series

(UK only)

You can search for broadcasts of programmes of the same series as a programme you have scheduled to

record

programme is highlighted.

Skipping a regular timer programme

1 Press TIMER REC.

If you’ve set a regular daily or weekly timer programme, you can set the recorder to skip the next scheduled recording.

TIMER RE

2 Highlight the timer programme you want to search.

1 Press TIMER REC.

3 Press

2 Highlight the timer programme you want to skip.

Note

1• Programme search results are based upon data provided by the broadcaster.

• This function may not be applicable to all programmes.

the command menu panel.

• The search results are displayed. Choose the

ENTER



then select ‘Cancel Once’ from

Cancel Once

appears by

the programme.



PAUSE

when the timer

programme is highlighted.

TIMER RE

ENTER



then select ‘Alternate Search’

programme you would like to record and press either the

RED

TIMER RE

ENTER

button or

ENTER

to schedule a recording.



then select ‘Series Search’ from

programme you would like to record and press either the

RED

button or

ENTER

to schedule a recording.

Using the digital electronic programme guide

Searching for recommendations

(UK only)

You can search for recommended programmes generated from the content of the programmes you have

scheduled to record

TIMER RE

1 Press TIMER REC.

2 Highlight the timer programme you want to search.

ENTER



3 Press

then select ‘Recommendation

Search’ from the command menu panel.

The search results are displayed. Choose the programme you would like to record and press either the or

ENTER

to schedule a recording.

RED

button

Other useful EPG functions

EPG Jump

1 Press GREEN when the Digital EPG screen (Programme List, Detailed information or Search Result) is displayed.

2 In the ‘Date’ field select a date (within one week) to jump to.

Date

Time

Mon.13.Sep

14:00

CancelJump

EPG Search

1 Press YELLOW when the EPG screen (Programme List, Detailed information or Search Result) is displayed.

2 In the ‘Date’ field select a date (within one week) to search in.

Date

Time

Genre

0/16

•

3 In the ‘Time’ field select the time of day (0:00 to 23:00) to search in.

4 In the ‘Genre’ field, select the genre to search for.

You can search for multiple genres by pressing after each genre.

ENTER

5 Select ‘OK’.

ENTER

6 Select ‘Search’.

The results of your search are displayed.

Sun.12.Sep

12:00

Select

•

CancelSearch

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 Programme List for the specified day and time is displayed.

Note

1• Programme search results are based upon data provided by the broadcaster.

• This function may not be applicable to all programmes.

Recording

Chapter 6

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

mode

VR mode

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

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 DVD

-R/-RW (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.

recording. Each has its advantages,

+VR mode

Max. titles

(per disc)

99 99

Video

recording.

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 146.

• 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 43 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 146) 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 143

When set to Video Mode On, high-speed copying from HDD to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW is possible. When recording a bilingual broadcast, set which channel you want to record from the Initial Setup menu (see

When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off, high-speed copying from HDD to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW isn’t possible. However, both channels of bilingual broadcasts are recorded and you can switch the audio on playback.

Bilingual Recording

on page 140).

Recorded audio

In all except the channel Dolby Digital format

be recorded; Dolby Digital 5.1 recording is not possible)

When set to uncompressed Linear PCM format.

LPCM

mode, sound is recorded in two

(only Dolby Digital 2.0 can

LPCM

, sound is recorded in high quality,

If the broadcast audio is bilingual and you are recording to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode), DVD+R/+RW, or to the HDD with the HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, or on the setting (page 140) to select the to record before recording starts. In other cases, both channels of a bilingual broadcast will be recorded and you can switch on playback.

LPCM

setting, use the Bilingual Recording

A/L

B/R

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 DVD-RAM or HDD, CPRM-compatible VR mode DVD-R/

-RW (see below). When recording a TV broadcast or through an external

input, you can display copy control information on screen (see

Displaying disc information on-screen

CPRM

CPRM is a copy protection/scrambling system developed for the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programmes. CPRM stands for

This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programmes, 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. You are advised to check carefully what constitutes lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyrighted 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.

Content Protection for Recordable Media

audio channel

on page 99).

Recording

Using the D.TV Channel List

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

Switching between A.TV and D.TV tuners

A.TV/D.TV

• 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.

Press to switch between D.TV (digital) and

Note that you can’t change the TV channel

CHANNEL

• Smart Jog

SETUP

SR+/TUNE+

123

ENTER

/ST– /ST+

456

/TUNE–

F.S.SURR

TEST TONE

7809

ADVANCED

• Number buttons

For example, to select channel 4 (digital channel D004), press

channel D034), press

•

CH +/– buttons

then

ENTER

3, 4, ENTER

on the front panel.

; for channel 34 (digital

• 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.

When in D.TV mode, you can call up the on-screen Channel List anytime by pressing

select a channel, then press

Displaying a channel banner

A channel banner shows programme titles, start and end times of the current programme and other channel information. The information is updated every minute.

• Press to display the channel banner for the current channel.

• Use the

• The channel banner displays the Subtitles ( ) and

• To see more detailed channel information, press

• If there is still more information to be displayed,

• To hide the channel banner, press

ENTER

. Use the

/

buttons to

Wed.30.Apr 12:46

12:00

11:30

12:30

12:00--

INFO

D001

Now Next

ENTER

to switch to that channel.

D001

************

D002

************

D003

******

D004

************

D005

****

D006

******

************

******************** *************

/

buttons to display the channel banner for other channels. To switch to the displayed banner’s channel, press

Teletext/MHEG ( ) icon if they apply to the selected

channel.

INFO

Use the

again.

Now

************************

/

buttons to display information about

previous and following programmes. Use the

ENTER

12:0011:30 -

More...

/

buttons to see information about other channels.

More ...

is displayed; press the

BLUE

button to see

the extra information.

RETURN/EXIT

Note

1• If you select a locked channel, you will need to enter your password to access it.

• While listening to D.TV radio channels, the screen saver automatically starts after no button has been pressed for three minutes. 2 Analog channel presets are numbered 1 to 99; digital channel presets are numbered D001 to D999. 3• If you select a locked channel, you will need to enter your password to access it.

• While listening to D.TV radio channels, the screen saver automatically starts after no button has been pressed for three minutes. 4 Due to inaccurate information provided by the broadcaster, some icons may occasionally be present or absent in error. 5 Not all channels supply more detailed information.

Recording

Changing D.TV audio languages

AUDIO

SUBMAIN

• Press to display the current audio language. Press repeatedly to change it to other available languages.

Changing D.TV subtitle languages

SUBTITLE

SUBMAIN

• Press to display the current subtitle language. Press repeatedly to change it to other available languages.

Using the MHEG application

(UK only)

Some stations bring you programmes 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.

TEXT

SUBMAIN

• Press to start the MHEG application.

• You can also use any of the colour buttons.

TEXT to quit the MHEG application.

• Press

Viewing Teletext

(European countries except the UK.)

You can view the Teletext that comes simultaneously with certain programmes.

TEXT

SUBMAIN

• Press to display the Teletext.

• You can also use any of the colour buttons.

TEXT

• Press the

button again to hide the Teletext

• If the NICAM audio setting (see page 140) is set to

NICAM

and you are watching a NICAM broadcast, you can switch between 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

Bilingual

input with

Audio

channel between left (

on page 140), you can switch the audio

recording selected (see

), right (R) or both (

L+R

Note

• When recording to the HDD with HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode), to DVD+R/+RW, or on the 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

screen.

Switching between TV and DVD

Changing A.TV audio channels

You can change the audio channel of the broadcast or external input signal.

AUDIO

SUBMAIN

• Press to change the audio type.

The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.

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.

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

Note that the recorder must be connected to your TV using a SCART cable to be able to use this feature.

• Switch between TV mode and DVD mode.

TV/DVD

SUBMAIN

NICAM Select

LPCM

setting, only

on page 140).

mode setting.

NICAM

External

L+R

Recording

The setting is indicated in the front panel display, and

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

Recording

on page 142), a further option will be available

(

MN1

MN32, LPCM

, or

XP+

(a super-high quality HDD recording mode that features a transfer rate of around 15 Mbps) depending on what you set).

When recording to DVD, quality available. If you select will automatically revert to

MN32

is the highest recording

XP+

MN32

When recording to DVD+R/+RW, recording time available. If you select

MN3

, the recording mode will automatically revert to

REC MODE

• Press repeatedly to select the recording quality.

•XP – High quality setting, gives about one hour of recording time on a DVD disc.

(Standard Play) – Default quality, used for most

• applications, gives about two hours of recording time on a DVD.

•

(Long Play) – Lower video quality than SP, but doubles the recording time on a DVD to about four hours.

•

(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

MN32/LPCM1/

XP+2 – Manual/Linear PCM/

XP+ (available only when manual recording is on).

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

2 Applicable only to HDD recording. (If this setting is used when recording to DVD,

always copied in real time.

Bilingual Recording

on page 140).

Manual

, the recording mode

SLP

is the longest

SEP

MN1

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 144) is

information is not displayed.)

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/DV

1 Select the HDD or DVD for recording.

• If you’re recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if

SLP

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

page 89).

A.TV/D.TV

2 Press to switch between D.TV (digital) and A.TV (analog).

CHANNEL

3 Select a TV channel to record.

CHANNEL

The front panel display shows the channel number, or channel name if it’s available:

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

4 Set the picture quality/recording time.

• See

Setting the picture quality/recording time

for detailed instructions.

MN32

is used.) When copied to DVD,

Off

then this

XP+

recordings are

above

Recording

AUDIO

SUBMAIN

5 If you’re recording from the A.TV tuner, select the audio channel to record.

See

Changing A.TV audio channels

on this.

• 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.

AUDIO

SUBMAIN

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.

• Note that audio and subtitle languages cannot be changed during the recording of a digital broadcast.

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

• 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).

Tip

• During recording you can turn on/off the SCART loop through function. During recording, press the front panel

CH +

through on), or

button to switch to

CH –

to switch to 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

1 Except during Chase Play.

AV1 (RGB)-TV

Note

connector.

on page 82 for more



REC

, press

SCART THRU

SCART NORM

(loop

Pause Live TV

HDD

The Pause Live TV feature lets you effectively pause a TV programme you’re watching. When you’re ready to resume watching, just press the

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

tuner setup for Pause Live TV

recorder’s internal tuner (see

internal tuner for Pause Live TV

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

AV. Link

the

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

• Pause Live TV only works with the built-in A.TV

1 Connect this recorder to your TV with a SCART cable.

2 Press HOME MENU. 3 Select ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Options2’ > ‘Pause Live

TV’ > ‘TV’s Tuner’. 4 Select ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Analog Tuner’ > ‘Auto

Channel Setting’ > ‘Download from TV’.

• If the Download from TV option appears grayed out,

• Depending on your TV, you might have to switch off

5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

setting (page 145) should be set to

.2 See also

watching TV via an external component such as a VCR or digital tuner. It only works with the channel selected on the TV.

Important

(analog) tuner. It does not work with the D.TV tuner or the external inputs. Make sure the

Setting

is set to

Channel Setting

Download from TV

on page 139).

check the connections to your TV and try again.

and unplug it for a few moments before plugging it back in and switching it on again.



PLAY

below), or using this

Using the recorder’s

on page 85).

Pause Live TV

on page 145 for

Auto Channel

button.

(see

This

Auto

Recording

Using the recorder’s internal tuner for Pause Live TV

If you haven’t connected to your TV using a SCART cable (or your TV is not compatible with AV Link) you can use the recorder’s internal tuner for the Pause Live TV.

STOP REC



3 Press to stop the recording.

The operation is slightly different depending on the viewing source. See the

Operation table

below for details.

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Options2’ > ‘Pause Live

TV’ > ‘Recorder’s Tuner’.

See

Pause Live TV

on page 145 to do this.

You can record the channel selected on the recorder.

Using Pause Live TV

PAUSE LIVE T

1 Start recording the current TV channel.

Recording continues with playback paused.

• Note that it may take up to 10 seconds for recording to start.

PLAY



2 Press to start playback.

You can also use the scan buttons ( (



PAUSE

) and stop ( STOP

/

), pause

) — all without affecting the

Tip

•When the

• After pressing

Pause Live TV

TV’s Tuner

recorder is in standby to switch on and immediately start recording. When set to possible to use the Pause Live TV feature from standby.

seconds for the picture to change (during this time, all controls except the power button are inoperative). (Note that startup from standby is not possible if you have selected page 145.)

, you can press

setting (see page 145) is set to

PAUSE LIVE TV

Recorder’s Tuner

PAUSE LIVE TV

, it will take at least 10

Recorder’s Tuner

Pause Live TV

while the

, it is not

• Please note that you can’t record from another component (VCR, etc.) that is connected by a SCART cable to the

AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

connector

using the Pause Live TV feature.

recording.

Operation table

Viewing source

TV built-in analog tuner TV – Pause Live TV Preset channel of DVR and TV are matched after

TV built-in digital tuner TV – Direct TV recording*1Preset channel info. in D.TV cannot be shared by DVR even

External input of TV TV – Direct TV recording*1Record TV programme that you’re watching.

DVR built-in analog tuner DVD DVR built-in

DVR built-in digital tuner DVD DVR built-in

*1 No Chase Play! Warning if you change input this will stop the recording.

TV/DVD

mode of DVR

DVR source

analog tuner

digital tuner

Pause Live TV function button

Direct TV recording*1Preset channel of DVR and TV are NOT matched after

Pause Live TV

Condition

downloading from TV.

downloading from TV. watching.

after Download from TV. Record TV programme that you’re watching.

Record TV programme that you’re

2• Not all TVs support this feature. Check the instructions that came with your TV if you are unsure.

• This feature will not work unless your TV is compatible with AV Link. See the operating instructions that came with your TV if you’re unsure about your TV’s compatibility with this feature.

Recording

About timer recordings

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

Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programmes 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 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 programme 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

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 programme to the HDD for you.

This recorder is compatible with VPS (Video Programming System) and PDC (Programme Delivery Control) systems used by many analog TV stations to ensure that a timer recording catches the whole programme even when the programme is not running to schedule. Up to eight timer programmes can be set with VPS/PDC on.

Important

•A timer recording can’t be set if there are already 32 timer programmes 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.

AUTO

mode, which maximizes the

on page 142 for more on this).

• When the front panel display is set to ON, 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 programme information. During these times, VPS/ PDC may not work reliably; leave VPS/PDC off if you set a timer recording for these times.

• If VPS/PDC is active for two timer programmes that are programmed to start at the same time, then the programme that actually starts first takes priority.

Extending a timer recording in progress

You can extend a timer recording beyond the programmed end time. This can be useful if a broadcast programme overruns, for example.

Cancelling 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 cancelled.

REC



2 Press repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute blocks.

Recording

Stopping a timer recording

STOP REC



1 Press during a timer recording.

ENTER

the lesser important programme. If one of the overlapping programmes is a regular timer programme for a digital broadcast, you may choose

‘Cancel Once’

a separately scheduled programme

regular timer programme

in order to avoid having it overlap with

(see

Skipping a

on page 77).

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.

Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play)

HDD

Chase Play allows you to watch a recording that is still in progress from the start, without having to wait until the recording has finished (i.e., playback is ‘chasing’ the recording).

In fact, you’re not just limited to watching the recording in progress. You can watch anything else already on the HDD (or on a DVD if you’re recording to the HDD) by

2 [Front panel] Press and hold for three seconds to lock the controls.

The front panel display briefly shows

LOCKED

. If any

buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel,

LOCKED

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

UNLOCKED

Timer recording FAQ

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 fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.

• The recorder won’t let me enter a timer programme! Why not?

You can’t enter a timer programme if the clock isn’t set.

• What happens when two or more timer programmes overlap?

Basically, the programme with the earlier recording start time has priority. However, the recorder will

Lock Disc

on page 132), and that there are

selecting it from the Disc Navigator screen (see

the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD

page 94).

Chase Play is not possible when DV is the recording input.

PLAY



•

from the beginning of the current recording

• Press during recording to select another

Press during recording to start playback

DISC

NAVIGATOR

title to play.

You can use all the usual playback controls, such as pause, slow-motion play, scan and skip.

• To stop playback, press



STOP

(recording will

continue).



• To stop recording, press

STOP REC

continue).

• During recording or in timer recording standby, you can’t play an HDD title, DVD or Video CD/Super VCD disc if the Input Line System setting doesn’t match the TV line system of the disc/HDD title (see also

Additional information about the TV system settings

on page 146). Also, during simultaneous recording and playback, if the TV line system of the playback track/title changes then playback will automatically stop.

Using

(playback will

start recording the programme with the later start time after the earlier programme is finished. If schedule to record two programmes have the same times (but different channels, for example),

then only one of the two programmes will be recorded. In this event you should cancel the scheduled recording of

Note

1 You can’t start playback immediately after recording starts. Simultaneous playback and recording doesn’t work while copying or backing up.

Recording

Recording from an external component

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

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s external inputs.

1 Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the HDD/DVD recorder.

See Chapter 2 (

VIDEO IN

2 Press repeatedly to select one of the external inputs to record from.

The current input is shown on-screen and in the front panel display:

•

AV2/L1

•L2 – Input 2 (front panel)

•

Check that the

Bilingual Recording

– Input 1

– Input 3

Connecting up

Audio In

) for connection options.

settings for

are as you want them (see

External Audio

Audio In

Playing your recordings on other DVD players

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

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) and DVD+R discs. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Most players will not play VR mode DVD

-R discs, although some DVD-ROM drives and DVD recorders may be able to (finalization might be necessary). Check the manual that came with the player to check what kinds of discs it will play.

When you finalize a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R disc, a title menu is created from which you can select titles when you play the disc. There are a number of different styles of title menu to choose from to suit the content of the disc.

All the title menus are navigated in the usual way, pressing using the

and

and start playback.

on page 140).

• If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or stretched), adjust on the source component or your TV before recording.

• To watch video coming in via the DV input (front panel), select Home Menu (see also

DV Video Playback

Playing from a DV camcorder

from the

page 101).

REC MODE

3 Set the recording quality.

• See

Setting the picture quality/recording time

page 83 for detailed information.

HDD/DV

4 Select the HDD or DVD for recording.

REC



5 Press to start recording.

• If your source is copy-protected using Copy Guard, you will not be able to record it. See

video recording

on page 80 for more details.

Restrictions on

Finalizing a disc

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

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings on the disc so that it can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped

with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Note that the disc name will appear in the title menu after

you finalize a disc. Make sure the disc name is as you want it before you finalize the disc as it can’t be changed afterwards. If you want to rename the disc, see

Name

DVD+RW discs don’t generally need finalizing. However, if you want a title menu to appear when you play the disc, then you will need to finalize. When using a DVD+RW, you can still record and edit even after finalizing. although the title menu will disappear if you do so. Finalize the disc again to generate a new title menu.

• Once you’ve finalized a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or

TOP MENU

///

to display the menu, then

followed by

ENTER

to select titles

Input Disc

on page 132 before starting the steps below.

Important

DVD+R disc, you can’t edit or record anything else on that disc. However, the finalization on a DVD-RW disc maybe ‘undone’; see

Undo Finalize

on page 133

for how to do this.

Note

1 This cannot be selected if 2 If the TV line system of the disc is different to the current setting of the recorder, you will not be able to finalize the disc. See

information about the TV system settings

AV2/L1 In

is set to

Decoder

(see

AV2/L1 In

on page 140).

on page 146 for how to change the recorder’s setting.

Additional

Recording

•A VR mode DVD-R/-RW (excluding DVD-R DL) disc can still be recorded and edited on this recorder even after finalizing.

• DVD-R DL (Video mode) discs and DVD+R DL discs must be finalized in order to play in other recorders/ players. Note however that some recorders/players will not play even finalized dual-layer discs.

1 Load the disc you want to finalize.

Make sure that the recorder is stopped before proceeding.

HOME MENU

2 Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu.

ENTER

Select ‘Finalize’ > ‘Finalize’ > ‘Next Screen’.

Disc Setup

Basic Initialize Finalize

Finalize Optimize HDD

ENTER

Finalize

Undo Finalize

Next Screen

Start

4 For DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) and DVD+R/+RW discs only, select a title menu style, then select ‘Yes’ to start finalization or ‘No’ to cancel.

The menu you select will be the one that appears when the ‘top menu’ (or ‘menu’ for a DVD+R/+RW) is selected on any DVD player.

Finalize

• Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. These discs will have only a text title menu when finalized on this recorder.

5 The recorder will now start finalizing the disc.

During finalization:

• If the finalization process of a DVD-RW or DVD+R/ +RW disc is going to take more than around four minutes, you can press

ENTER

to cancel. Around four minutes before completion, the option to cancel disappears.

• You can’t cancel the finalization of a VR mode DVD-R disc.

• How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc and the number of titles on the disc. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to one hour to finalize. DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) and DVD+R/+RW discs can take up to 20 minutes.

Initializing recordable DVD discs

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

DVD-R/-RW discs can be initialized for either Video mode recording or VR mode recording. When you first load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc,

the recorder initializes it for recording automatically. By default, blank DVD-RW discs are initialized for VR mode recording. See

DVD-RW Auto Initialize

want to change the default to Video mode. DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode recordings out of

the box; if you want to use a DVD-R for VR mode recording, you must initialize it before recording anything on the disc.

DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized in order to erase the contents of the disc.

Important

• Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc will erase everything recorded on it. Make sure there is nothing on the disc that you want to keep!

• You may not be able to re-initialize a DVD-RW disc in a different format if it was originally initialized on an older DVD recorder.

• Once initialized for VR mode recording, you can’t reinitialize a DVD-R back to Video mode.

on page 90 if you

Note

1 If a disc was previously finalized on an older DVD recorder, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize it for Video mode recording.

Recording

HOME MENU

Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu.

ENTER

2 Select ‘Initialize’ > ‘Video Mode’, ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Initialize DVD+RW’.

Disc Setup

Basic Initialize

Initialize Finalize Optimize HDD

VR Mode Video Mode Initialize DVD+RW

Start Start Start

DVD-RW Auto Initialize

DVD-RW

• Default setting:

Initialization mode is automatically carried out when you insert a blank DVD-RW. You must set the desired initialization mode before inserting a disc.

HOME MENU

ENTER

2 Select ‘Basic’>’DVD-RW Auto Init.’, then ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Video Mode’.

VR Mode

Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu.

ENTER

3 Select ‘Start’.

It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc (except DVD-RAM discs, which can take up to an hour).

Initializing Disc

Pr 1

1 min left

Disc Setup

Basic

Basic Initialize Finalize Optimize HDD

Input Disc Name Lock Disc DVD-RW Auto Init.

VR Mode Video Mode

Playback

Chapter 7

Playback

Introduction

Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the cursor buttons and screen, use the

Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.

Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, Super VCDs, WMA/MP3/ DivX discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.

• Many functions are not available when a Video CD is

• For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see

ENTER

. To go back one level from any

RETURN/EXIT

button.

playing in PBC mode. Start playback from the Disc Navigator screen for non-PBC playback (see

Disc Navigator with playback-only discs

Using the

on page 95).

The

PhotoViewer

on page 125.

PLAY



3 Start playback.

• If you’re playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc menu may appear when you start playback. Use the

///

buttons, number buttons, and

ENTER

navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and

ENTER

for Video CD menus.

• When playing video from the HDD, playback will automatically stop after the end of a title is reached.

• There may be a slight pause when playback switches from the first to the second layer of a dual-layer disc.

• See the following sections for more details on playing specific kinds of discs.

STOP



4 Press to stop playback. 5 When you’ve finished using the recorder, eject

the disc and switch the recorder back into standby.

Basic playback

A L L

This section shows you how to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of video from the HDD.

Important

• Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means any kind of playable or recordable DVD. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.

• Some DVD-Video, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs don’t allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction.

HDD/DV

1 Select the HDD or DVD for playback.

• If playing video from the HDD, skip to step 3 below.

• Select DVD for any kind of disc playback.

OPEN/CLOSE

2 [Front panel] 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-Video disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).

• If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please first read the note on page 93.

Playing DVD discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.

Press to start playback.

PLAY

RESUME



back starts from the place last stopped.

Press to stop playback.

STOP

You can resume playback from the same



point by pressing  PLAY again to cancel the resume function.)

Pauses playback, or restarts playback

PAUS E

when paused.



Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

PREV NEXT

Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title.





(During playback you can also use the front panel

DVD+R/DVD+RW only:

 PREV

vious title.

is displayed on-screen, play-

. (Press  STOP

CH +/–

buttons.)

may not always skip to the pre-

Playback

SETUP

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ENTER

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TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

RETURN / EXI

SR+/TUNE+

Except VR mode:

chapter number then press directly to that chapter within the currently

TEST TONE

playing title. On some discs, you can also use the num-

CLEAR

ber buttons to select numbered items in

ENTER

the disc menu.

VR mode only:

title number then press

All:

Press

During playback, enter a

ENTER

CLEAR

to clear a number entry

ENTER

and start again.

(Commercial back/skip)

CM BACK

Turn the

Smart Jog

backward skip; turn clockwise for forward

CM SKIP

counter-clockwise for

skip. You can search up to two hours in either direction.

//

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. You can also execute frame-by-frame playback/backward scanning via the

Press to display the menu of a DVD-Video

disc. (DVD+R/+RW discs ﬁnalized on this

Smart Jog

recorder will display the Disc Navigator. Press

to display the disc menu.)

Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVDVideo disc menus; press

ENTER

items.

Press to return to the previous level of a DVD-Video disc menu.

to skip

to select

Playing from the HDD

The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD).

Press to start playback.

PLAY

RESUME



PAUS E

PREV NEXT



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back starts from the place last stopped. Playback automatically stops after the end of a title is reached.

Press to stop playback.

STOP

You can resume playback from the same



point by pressing  PLAY again to cancel the resume function.)

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.



Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title.



(During playback you can also use the front panel

SR+/TUNE+

During playback, enter a title number then press Press

TEST TONE

start again.

CLEAR

ENTER

(Commercial back/skip)

CM BACK

Turn the backward skip; turn clockwise for forward

CM SKIP

skip. You can search up to two hours in either direction.

//

is displayed on-screen, play-

. (Press  STOP

CH +/–

buttons.)

ENTER

to skip directly to that title.

CLEAR

to clear a number entry and

Smart Jog

counter-clockwise for

Smart Jog

Playback

Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs

, and WMA/MP3 files.

Press to start playback.

PLAY



Press to stop playback.

STOP



Pauses playback, or restarts playback

PAUS E

when paused.



Except WMA:

Press again to increase the scanning speed. (There are two scan speeds; the current scan speed is shown on-screen.)

PREV NEXT

Press to skip to previous/next track (or





folder for WMA/MP3 disc). (During playback you can also use the front panel

CH +/–

SETUP

SR+/TUNE+

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/ST– /ST+

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During playback, enter a track number then press

ENTER

track.

/TUNE–

TEST TONE

Press

ADVANCED SOUND

start again.

CLEAR

ENTER

Press to start scanning.

buttons.)

ENTER

to skip directly to that

CLEAR

to clear a number entry and

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Pauses playback, or restarts playback

PAUS E

when paused.



Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

PREV NEXT

Press to skip to previous/next track.





When a PBC menu is displayed, press to display the previous/next page. (During playback you can also use the front panel

CH +/–

buttons.)

SR+/TUNE+

During playback, enter a track number then press

ENTER

track.

/TUNE–

TEST TONE

Press

ADVANCED SOUND

start again.

CLEAR

While a PBC menu screen is displayed,

ENTER

use to select numbered menu items.

Video CD in non-PBC mode only:

CM BACK

ENTER

to skip directly to that

CLEAR

to clear a number entry and

(Commercial back/skip) Turn the

CM SKIP

Smart Jog

backward skip; turn clockwise for forward skip. You can search up to two hours in either direction.

/

While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed (forward only). While paused, press to advance a single

counter-clockwise for

frame (forward only). You can also execute frame-by-frame playback via the

Smart Jog

Playing Video CD/Super VCDs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CD/Super VCDs.

RETURN / EXI

Press to display the disc menu of a Video CD/Super VCD playing in PBC mode.

Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) menus. These discs show PBC in the display when you load them and display a menu on-screen from where you

can select what to watch.

PLAY



Press to start playback.

Video CD only:

RESUME

is displayed onscreen, playback starts from the place last stopped.

Press to stop playback.

STOP

Video CD only:



from the same point by pressing  PLAY (Press  STOP

You can resume playback

again to cancel the

resume function.)

Note

1 If you want to play a DTS audio CD, make sure the recorder is connected to a DTS-compatible amp/receiver with a digital connection. Noise

will be output through the analog outputs. Also make sure that on page 99).

2 When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search, repeat and programme play are not available. You can play a PBC Video

CD/Super VCD in non-PBC mode by starting playback using the Disc Navigator (see page 95).

STEREO

is selected using the

AUDIO

button (see

Switching audio channels

Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs

Playback

Playing DivX video files

The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files.

Press to start playback.

PLAY

RESUME

is displayed on-screen, play-

buttons.)



back starts from the place last stopped. Playback of titles (DivX ﬁles) proceeds in alphabetical order.

Press to stop playback.

STOP

You can resume playback from the same



point by pressing  PLAY again to cancel the resume function.)

Pauses playback, or restarts playback

PAUS E

when paused.



Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

PREV NEXT

Press to skip to previous/next title. (During





playback you can also use the front panel

CH +/–

/

While paused, press to advance one frame. Press and hold to start slow motion playback (press repeatedly to change the slow motion play speed). You can also execute frame-by-frame playback via the

Smart Jog

Press to display the playback audio type;

AUDIO

SUBMAIN

press repeatedly to change the playback audio type.

Press to display subtitle information; press

SUBTITLE

SUBMAIN

repeatedly to change subtitles.

. (Press  STOP

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc

Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback.

Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD

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

You can use the Disc Navigator to browse and edit video on recordable DVDs and the HDD, and to view information on titles.

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