PYLE Audio DVR-940HX-S User Manual

DVR-940HX-S DVR-545HX-S

DVD RECORDER

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Operating Instructions

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

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

CAUTION:

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

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

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

CAUTION

RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B QUAND OUVERT. ÉV ITEZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.

ATTENTION

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

ADVARSEL

KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERS TRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK AT T U TSÄ TTA DIG FÖR STRÅLEN.

VARNING

BEI GEÖFFNETER ABDECKUNG IST SICHTB ARE UND UN SICH TBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B IM GERÄTEINNEREN VORHANDE N.

VORSICHT

NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN! CUANDO SE ABRE HAY RADIACIÓN LÁSER DE CLASE 3B VISIBLE E INV IS IB LE . E VI T E LA EX PO SIC IÓN A LOS RAYO S LÁSER.

PRECAUCIÓN

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LUOKAN 3B LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARO!

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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

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

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

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING : THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green & Yellow : Earth 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 GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

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

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

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

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Contents

01 Before you start

What’s in the box Putting the batteries in the remote

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control Using the remote control Disc / content format playback compatibility About the internal/external hard disk

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drive Symbols used in this manual

02 Connecting up

Rear panel connections Front panel connections Common Interface Connecting a TV antenna Easy connections Using other types of audio/video output Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver Connecting an external decoder box (1) Connecting an external decoder box (2) Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver Connecting using HDMI Connecting other AV sources Connecting a USB device Connecting the optional external HDD (DVR-940HX-S only) Plugging in

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03 Controls and displays

Front panel Display

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Remote control (DVR-940HX-S) Remote control (DVR-545HX-S)

04 Getting started

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

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05 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide

The GUIDE Plus+® system Using the GUIDE Plus+® system

Areas

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GUIDE Plus+® FAQ and troubleshooting

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06 Using the digital electronic program guide

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

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07 Recording

About DVD recording

About HDD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . 68

Using the built-in A.TV and D.TV tuners . 69 Setting the picture quality/recording

time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . 73

Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Simultaneous recording and playback

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Recording from an external component . 78 Playing your recordings on other DVD

players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . . 80

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08 Playback

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the

contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . 88

The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . 91

Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks . . 91

Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Displaying disc information on-screen . . 93

09 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder

Playing from a DV camcorder Recording from a DV camcorder DV video setting About DV

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10 Editing

Editing options The Disc Navigator screen

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11 Copying and backup

Introduction One Touch Copy Using Copy Lists Copying between internal and external HDDs (DVR-940HX-S) Using disc backup

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12 Using the Jukebox

Copying music to the HDD Copying files from a USB device Playing music from the Jukebox Editing Jukebox albums

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13 The PhotoViewer

Locating JPEG picture files Playing a slideshow Importing files to the HDD Importing files from a USB device Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW Editing files on the HDD Printing files

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16 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu Selecting other languages for language

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options Using Software Update (Digital tuner)

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17 Additional information

Setting up the remote to control your TV (DVR-940HX-S) Minimum copying times Manual recording modes Troubleshooting On-screen displays and recorder displays Language code list Country/Area code list Screen sizes and disc formats

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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14 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings Initialize settings Finalize settings Optimize HDD Initialize HDD

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15 The Video Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external

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inputs Setting the picture quality for disc playback

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Before you start01

Chapter 1

Before you start

What’s in the box

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

• Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2

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

• G-LINK™ cable

• RF antenna cable x 2 (1.5 m and 30 cm)

• Power cable

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Putting the batteries in the remote control

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

• DVR-940HX-S:

Important

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

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING

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• DVR-545HX-S:

Before you start 01

Using the remote control

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

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

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

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

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

• When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the remote control mode is reset to Recorder 1. See

Control Mode

on page 149.

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

7 m

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

connections

on page 14 for more

CONTROL IN

Rear panel

information.

Remote

jack

Disc / content format playback compatibility

Compatible media

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

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

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

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

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

• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x

• DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x

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

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

Model Playable Recordable

DVR-7000

DVR-3100 / DVR-5100H

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

Cannot read the CPRM information

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

Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.

Yes

1,2,3

will show in

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DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility

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

Marks used in this manual

Logos

HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R

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

*1 *1 *2 *13, 16

DVD +RW

DVD-

RAM

Re-recordable /

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Erasable

Editing of recorded

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programs

Recording of Copy-

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once protected material

n/a

Playback in other players/recorders

Chase play

16:9 and 4:3 pro-

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gram recording

Bilingual broadcast recording of

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*10, 11

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both audio channels

Notes to table

*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 131) *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 131) *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 79) *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 146)

*11 Only when the recording mode is not set to LPCM

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*11

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*14

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*12

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*11

*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 131). In this case, initialization will take about 1 hour.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

*6, 15

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Licensing Corporation.

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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 unit can record to both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs.

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

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

•

Confirm the disc version:

2x to 4x DVD-R discs.

•

Confirm the recording speed:

should be compatible with 2x or 4x recording; DVD+R with 2.4x to 8x recording.

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

Use ver. 3.0 /

DVD-R

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 following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD (and DVD), may be in an unplayable format—see below for further compatibility information.

Audio CD CD-R

Video CD

CD-RW

Super Video CD (Super VCD)

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

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.

CD-R/-RW compatibility

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

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

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

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

• Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only

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Compressed audio compatibility

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

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

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

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

• Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback:

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

by using Windows Media Windows Windows Media

XP, Windows Media® Player 9 or

Player for

Player 10 series.

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

Yes

• VBR WMA playback: No

DivX video compatibility

• WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec 8 (files encoded using

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

• DRM (Digital Rights Management)

file

playback: No

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

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

WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility

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

Certified product.

• Plays all versions of DivX (including DivX playback of DivX

6) with standard

media files.

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

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

• File structure: Up to 99 folders or 999

The Windows Media® logo printed on the

files.

box indicates that this recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content.

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.

video

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DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

DivX® VOD content

DivX

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

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

Expired

If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then you may load the disc into your recorder and play the content as often as you like, and no message will be displayed.

is displayed.

Important

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

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

• Resetting the recorder (as described in

Resetting the recorder

not cause you to lose your registration code.

Authorization Error

on page 167) will

Rental

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

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

PC-created disc compatibility

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

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

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

Dolby Digital

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

(if

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DTS

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

DVB

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

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

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

DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.

About the internal/external hard disk drive

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.

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

• While the recorder is switched on (including during EPG download when the display shows from the wall socket or switch the electricity off from the breaker switch.

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

After the message shown in the 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.

EPG

), do not unplug

POWER OFF

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

Using the external HDD

For copyright protection purposes, the external HDD cannot be used with any DVD recorder other than the one that was used to initialize it. If the HDD is connected to another DVD recorder (even of the same type), it will need to be re-initialized before use.

If your DVD recorder develops a fault and requires repair, the external HDD may need to be re-initialized after reconnecting it.

All recorded data (including protected titles) on the external HDD is erased if it is reinitialized.

Do not disconnect from the recorder, or unplug the power cord when the external HDD is in use.

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

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

Optimizing HDD performance

As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on the disk becomes fragmented, eventually affecting the recorder’s performance. Before this happens, the recorder will warn you that it is time to optimize the HDD (which you can do from the Disc Setup menu; see page 132).

Optimize HDD

Video CD

Super VCD

WMA/MP3

DivX

A L L

Video CD

Super VCD

WMA or MP3 files

DivX files

All of the above

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Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

1 2

AC IN

10 11 12 13

1 AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector

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

AV1 Out

page 141 for how to set this up.

2 AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector

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

AV2/L1 In

on page 142 for how to set this up.

3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

4 CONTROL IN

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

CONTROL OUT

Pioneer

OUT

of the other component to the

CONTROL IN

terminal and bearing the



mark. Connect the

of this recorder using a mini-

plug cord.

5 G-LINK™

Use to connect the supplied G-LINK™ cable to enable GUIDE Plus+

to control an

external satellite receiver, etc.

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

CONTROL

3 4 5

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

INPUT3

VIDEO

76 8 9

OUT

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

OUT

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

6 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT

Connect your TV antenna to the

IN (RF IN)

to the

jack. The signal is passed through

ANTENNA OUT

jack for connection to

your TV.

7 ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN/OUT

Connect your DTV antenna to the

(DIGITAL) IN

through to the

jack. The signal is passed

ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT

jack for connection to your TV.

8 COMMON INTERFACE slot

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

Common Interface

on page 15.

9 HDMI OUT

HDMI output for high quality digital audio and video.

10 AC IN – Power inlet

11 OUTPUT

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

12 INPUT 3

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

HDMI OUT

COMMON INTERFACE

DVR-940HX-S

ANTENNA

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13 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL

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

Front panel connections

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

EXT. HDD

USB

DV IN

171514 16 18

14 EXT. HDD (DVR-940HX-S only)

Port for connecting the optional external HDD.

15 USB port (Type B)

USB port for connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer.

16 USB port (Type A)

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

17 DV IN

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

18 INPUT 2

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

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R

AUDIO

Common Interface

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

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

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

Inserting a CA module

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

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

Slot cover latch

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

INTERFACE

COMMON

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

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Connecting a TV antenna

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

If you are ready to receive digital broadcasts now, use the longer of the supplied RF antenna cables to connect the output of your antenna to the connector. Next use the short supplied RF antenna cable and connect it between the

ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT IN (RF IN)

recorder to your TV from the connector.

AC IN

ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN

and

ANTENNA

connectors. Lastly, connect the

ANTENNA OUT

HDMI

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VIDEO

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

Antenna wall outlet

If your area is not yet served with terrestrial digital services, connect your antenna’s output to the

ANTENNA IN (RF IN)

connector using one of the supplied RF antenna cables. Next, connect the recorder to your TV from the

ANTENNA OUT

connector.

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AC IN

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VIDEO

COAXIAL

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

If, however, you want to use an indoor antenna, use one with a signal amplifier rated at 5 V, 30 mA and set

in the Initial Setup menu (see page 139).

Aerial Power

HDMI

OUT

COMMON INTERFACE

Antenna wall outlet

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Easy connections

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

Important

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

supplied audio/video cable

• The

AV1(RGB)-TV

plus stereo analog audio. The video and RGB video input, as well as stereo analog audio. See

AV2/L1 In

on page 142 for how to set them up.

on page 18.

AV connector can output ordinary (composite), S-video or RGB video,

AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)

connector accepts ordinary, S-

AV1 Out

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

1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.

See

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

Connecting a TV antenna

details.

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

before

between the antenna wall outlet and the

DVR-940HX-S

HDMI

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

To recorder's

antenna input

OUT

COMMON INTERFACE

Antenna/cable T wall outlet

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

ANTENNA

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

VCR

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AC IN

antenna input on the recorder).

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

AV1(RGB)-TV

this recorder to the SCART AV connector on your TV.

3 Use another SCART cable to connect the

AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)

SCART AV connector on your VCR.

Tip

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

Off

page 137).

Using the

on page 141 and

on page 16 for

the recorder (i.e.,

AV connector on

AV connector to a

Power Save

—see

Power Save

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Using other types of audio/ video output

If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are standard audio/video output jacks, as well as an S-video and component video output.

Using the supplied audio/video cable

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AC IN

OUTPUT

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VIDEO

1 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack to a video input on your TV.

Use the yellow jack of the supplied audio/ video cable for the video connection.

2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV.

Use the red and white jacks of the supplied audio/video cable for the audio connection. Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

Using the S-video or component video output

AUDIO INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

G-LINK

CONTROL

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

AUDIO

VIDEO

1 Connect the S-video or component video output to a similar input on your TV.

For an S-video connection, use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the

OUTPUT

jack to an S-video input on your TV.

For a component video connection, use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks to a component video input on your TV. See also

Component Video Out

for how to set up the component video output for use with a progressive scancompatible TV.

2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV.

You can use the supplied audio/video cable, leaving the yellow video plug disconnected. Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

S-VIDEO

INPUT

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

on page 141

HDMI OUT

COMMON INTERFACE

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Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver

SCART AV

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

following page.

If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the next page.

Using the setup on this page you can:

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

• Change channels and set timer recordings on the external receiver using

the GUIDE Plus+

system (via the

G-LINK™ cable, and after setting up).

Important

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

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

CONNECTOR

HDMI

OUT

AC IN

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

Cable/Satellite receiver

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VIDEO

ANTENNA

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

COMMON INTERFACE

To recorder's

antenna input

OUT

Satellite dish/ antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

See

Connecting a TV antenna

on page 16 for more on RF antenna connections, including from this recorder to your TV.

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

This enables you to watch discs.

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

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Note

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

nections.

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ANTENNA

OUT

DIG

AUDIO

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

UTPUT

INPUT3

CONTROL

G-LINK

AUDIO

BPR

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

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

system. Position the IR transmitter end of the

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

G-LINK cable

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

Tip

Off

Power Save

—see

Power Save

page 137).

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Connecting an external decoder box (1)

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on this page. See the previous page for how to connect the G-LINK™ cable.

Important

• Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder.

• Information from the decoder (for example, relating to pay TV services), is only viewable when this recorder is off (in standby).

• For timer recording to work properly on this recorder, the VCR/satellite receiver/ cable box must also be switched on during recording.

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

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

ANTENNA

Decoder

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AC IN

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

OUTPUT

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR/Satellite receiver /Cable box

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

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

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

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

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

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

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Connecting an external decoder box (2)

If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this

page. Using the setup on this page you can:

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

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

VIDEO

MI OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

Important

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

SCART AV

CONNECTOR

Decoder

1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.

See

Connecting a TV antenna

on page 16 for

details.

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

This enables you to watch discs.

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

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Note

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

• Set the

• From the

CH Setting

AV2/L1 In

setting to

Manual CH Setting

on page 140).

Decoder

from the Initial Setup menu (see

screen, set the

Decoder

setting for the scrambled channels to On (see

AV2/L1 In

on page 142).

Manual

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Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver

VIDEO

To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital coaxial output.

In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection for compatibility with all discs and sources.

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

Important

• Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amplifier/receiver properly (see

Audio Out

on page 143).

• When watching D.TV only linear PCM audio is output from the coaxial digital out jack.

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

AUDIO/VIDEO

AC IN

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

VIDEO

OUT

AV amp/receiver

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

G-LINK

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

AUDIO

VIDEO

1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV.

See

Connecting a TV antenna

details. This enables you to watch and record TV

channels.

2 Connect the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack on this recorder to a coaxial digital input on your AV amplifier/receiver.

This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.

3 Connect the analog AUDIO OUTPUT and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this recorder to an analog audio and video input on your AV amplifier/receiver.

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

DIGITAL

HDMI OU

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

on page 16 for

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Connecting using HDMI

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

this recorder using an HDMI cable (not supplied).

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

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

AC IN

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

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

AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)

AV 1 (RGB) – TV

, you can connect it to

HDMI

HDMI-compatible display

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

BPR

ANTENNA (DIGITAL)

CONTROL G-LINK

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

ANTENNA

INPUT3

AUDIO

VIDEO

COAXIAL

COMMON INTERFACE

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

when an HDMI device is connected)

HDMI Output (only available

on page 148 for more information. Note that the HDMI settings remain in effect until you change them, or connect a new HDMI component.

Important

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

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

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

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

Note

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

HDCP version 1.1. Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.

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

x 720p, 1920 x 1080i,

DVR-940HX-S only:

correctly reproduced.

DVR-940HX-S only:

1920 x 1080p) and PAL (720 x 576i/p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i,

1920 x 1080p). If your display is not compatible with these resolutions the picture may not be

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About HDMI

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

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabits per second (Dual Link), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

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

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

HDD/DVD

 OPEN/CLOSE

HDD1 HDD2 DVD

COPYHDMIPLTVDivX

EXT. HDD

 STANDBY/ON

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

(Rear panel)

1 2

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

D.TVA.TV

USB

DV IN

S-VIDEO

Analog camcorder

VCR

INPUT 2

VIDEO L(MONO) R





AUDIO

A.TV/D.TVHELP

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

(Front panel)

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

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

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

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

• Alternatively, you can use the

AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)

SCART connector for audio/video input and output with just one SCART cable.

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

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

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

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

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–

 REC

INPUT

ONE TOUCH

PAUSE

SELECT

COPY

LIVE TV

DVR-940HX-S

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Connecting a DV camcorder

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

Important

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

EXT. HDD

 STANDBY/ON

DVR-940HX-S

DV camcorder

•

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

 OPEN/CLOSE

USB

DV IN

jack, it is

HDD/DVD

HDD1 HDD2 DVD

COPYHDMIPLTVDivX

D.TVA.TV

INPUT 2

DV IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L(MONO) R

DV IN

OUT





–

AUDIO

 REC

ONE TOUCH

PAUSE

INPUT

COPY

LIVE TV

SELECT

A.TV/D.TVHELP

Connecting a USB device

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

HDD/DVD

 OPEN/CLOSE

HDD1 HDD2 DVD

COPYHDMIPLTVDivX

 STANDBY/ON

DVR-940HX-S

PictBridge-compatible

Printer

Type B

D.TVA.TV

Type A

INPUT 2

DV IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L(MONO) R

USB

EXT. HDD

USB

AUDIO

Digital Camera





–

 REC

INPUT

ONE TOUCH

PAUSE

SELECT

COPY

LIVE TV

A.TV/D.TVHELP

Important

• Some USB devices may not work with this recorder.

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

JPEG file storage devices

• Digital still camera

• Memory card reader (any type of memory card)

• USB memory

The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device

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should be FAT-compatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it.

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

WMA/MP3 file storage devices

• Memory card reader (any type of memory card)

• USB memory

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

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

Using a USB printer

• Use a PictBridge-compatible printer.

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Connecting the optional external HDD

• For information on which external HDDs can be used with this recorder, please refer to the Pioneer Web site.

(www.pioneer-eur.com)

• See also Using the external HDD on page 13.

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 STANDBY/ON

DVR-940HX-S

External HDD

1 Make sure that this recorder is switched off and the external HDD disconnected from the power before proceeding.

2 Connect the external HDD to this recorder.

Use the cable supplied with the external HDD for this, connecting it to the EXT. HDD port on the front of this recorder.

3 Connect the AC adapter to the external HDD and plug in to a power outlet.

The recorder is now ready to be turned on. The external HDD switches on and off automatically with the recorder.

Before you can use the external HDD it will be necessary to initialize it. See Initialize HDD on page 132.

• This recorder only supports connection

• Initializing the external HDD will erase

EXT. HDD

of one external HDD at a time.

all the data on it. (Likewise, if you connect an external HDD you have been using with this recorder to another device and initialize it for use with that device, all the data will be erased.)

(DVR-940HX-S only)

HDD/DVD

 OPEN/CLOSE

HDD1 HDD2 DVD

COPYHDMIPLTVDivX

D.TVA.TV

USB

DV IN

S-VIDEO

INPUT 2

VIDEO L(MONO) R





AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

A.TV/D.TVHELP

–

 REC

ONE TOUCH

PAUSE

COPY

LIVE TV

• When using an external HDD for the first time, or when connecting an external HDD you have been using with another device, this recorder checks the disk and then displays the following screen:

HELP

The format of the connected external HDD cannot be used by this recorder. Would you like to initialize it?

* Initializing the external HDD will erase all the data on it.

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After initializing, the data will be unreadable to other devices.

DVD RECORDER

Yes No

Select Yes and press ENTER to initialize the external HDD.

Note, however, that this screen does not appear if you connect the HDD before switching on for the first time and using the Setup Navigator. In this case, after completing the Setup Navigator see Initialize HDD on page 132.

• After the external HDD has been initialized, the following screen screen is displayed. Press HELP to dismiss.

HELP

The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile device. In the event of HDD failure, recordings may be lost or normal playback/recording may not be possible.

Lost recordings cannot be recovered. Please use the HDD as a temporary place to store recordings.

Please back up important recordings to DVD.

DVD RECORDER

Plugging in

After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder.

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

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Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

 STANDBY/ON

EXT. HDD

DVR-940HX-S

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

2 Disc tray

3 A.TV indicator

Lights when analog TV is selected.

D.TV indicator

Lights when digital TV is selected.

DivX indicator

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

PLTV indicator

Lights during recording started using the Pause Live TV feature.

HDMI indicator

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

COPY

Light during copying.

4 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

Note

DVR-940HX-S:

and DVD.

When an external HDD is connected, press to switch between HDD1 (internal), HDD2 (external)

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 OPEN/CLOSE

HDD1 HDD2 DVD

D.TVA.TV

USB

DV IN



–

INPUT

ONE TOUCH

SELECT

COPY

1210



 REC

PAUSE LIVE TV

HDD/DVD

S-VIDEO

COPYHDMIPLTVDivX

VIDEO L(MONO) R

INPUT 2



AUDIO

A.TV/D.TVHELP

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5 HDD and DVD indicators

DVR-940HX-S:

HDD1 / HDD2 / DVD

Indicator lights blue when the internal hard disk (HDD1) is selected; yellow when the external hard disk (HDD2) is selected; orange when the DVD drive is selected.

DVR-545HX-S:

HDD / DVD

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

6 HDD/DVD

Press to switch between HDD1 and DVD for recording and playback.

7 Front panel display and IR remote sensor

See

Display

on page 30 for details.



Press to start or restart playback.



Press to stop playback.

10 CH +/–

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

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11 (STOP REC)

Press to stop recording.

12 REC

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

13 Front panel inputs

See

Front panel connections

more information on these.

14 HELP

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

15 A.TV / D.TV

Switches between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The

D.TV

indicators show which is selected.

16 INPUT SELECT

Press to change the input to use for recording.

17 ONE TOUCH COPY

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

18 PAUSE LIVE TV

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

(page 110)

(page 75)

on page 15 for

A.TV

and

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

HDD is not recordable.

NTSC

Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC.

(page 142) Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded.

(page 141) Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan (except in some cases when a component is connected using HDMI).

VPS / PDC

(page 55) Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during a VPS/PDC-enabled timer recording.

Note

DVR-940HX-S:

indicator does not blink to warn of this.

If the timer is set to record to the external HDD, but the external HDD is not recordable, the timer

5 Recording quality indicators

(page 72)